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August 20,
2008
LIVINGSTON,
Ala.--The
University of West Alabama is proud to participate
in National College Colors Day 2008 to be held
Friday, Aug. 29. The fourth annual nationwide event
promotes the traditions and spirit of UWA by
encouraging faculty, staff, students, alumni and
fans to wear Red and White.
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UWA’s Luie, far right, joined mascots
from across Alabama as Gov. Bob Riley
proclaimed Aug. 29 as College Colors Day
in the State of Alabama. Luie wants
everyone to wear Red and White to
support our Tigers. |
Gov. Bob Riley recently
proclaimed Aug. 29 as College Colors Day in the
State of Alabama. College Colors Day, which
coincides with both “back to school” and the
kick-off of intercollegiate athletics, strives to
promote higher education in the United States
through increased public awareness and celebrates
the achievements of colleges and universities,
acknowledging their critical and fundamental
importance.
Sponsored in Livingston
by the UWA National Alumni Association, the annual
event takes place on the day prior to the first full
Saturday of the college football season. UWA will
open the season against Belhaven College on Aug. 30
at 7 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. Show your Tiger Spirit
by wearing Red and White on Friday, August 29.
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