| January 16, 2007 |
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Wilkins announces retirement--UWA
Professor of History and Dean of the School of
Graduate Studies Dr. Joe B. Wilkins announced his
retirement, effective Jan. 2, 2007.
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Brazilian business scholar kicks off the 2007
Fulbright Lecture Series--UWA
kicks off the 2007 Fulbright Lecture Series as the
College of Business welcomes Brazilian business
scholar Dr. Adalberto A. Fischmann. Fischmann will
present, “International competitiveness between
America and Brazil,” on Monday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in
the Bell Conference Center.
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| Cross and Sewell graduate from Leading Edge
Institute--Two University of West
Alabama young women recently graduated from the
Leading Edge Institute, a Birmingham-based
leadership group equipping college women to make a
difference in their home state. Read
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 Men
gets first conference win over UNA--Stan
Gill recorded a career-high 31 points, as UWA
snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the
University of North Alabama, 79-69.
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Women win 10th straight at home--The
University of West Alabama women’s basketball team
held off the University of North Alabama to earn its
10th consecutive victory at home with a
75-65 win.
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Reedy announces retirement--Longtime
UWA men’s basketball coach Rick Reedy recently
announced his retirement effective April 1, 2007.
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Tigers announce Grand Slam Dinner--The
University of West Alabama baseball team is proud to
announce its plans for the 2007 Grand Slam Dinner
scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 in the
Bell Conference Center, featuring guest speaker
Jason Smith,
current
major league baseball player and former Demopolis
High School standout .
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| Central Florida chapter meets--The
Central Florida Chapter of the National Alumni
Association met Jan. 6 in Orlando to connect Tigers
living in the Sunshine State.
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- Jan. 18--"MARK TWAIN!
On Stage" performed by John Chappell. 7:30 p.m.
in Bibb Graves Auditorium. Presented by the
Sumter County Fine Arts Council. Adults-$7 and
students-$2. Admission for SCFAC members and UWA
students is free.
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- Jan. 20--Women's and men's
basketball against Valdosta State. Women's game
at 5:30 p.m.
and men's game at 7:30 p.m. in Pruitt Gym.
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- Jan. 22--Reception
honoring Winton and Naomi Wise for their many
years of service to the University of West
Alabama. 4 -5:30 p.m. in the Bell Conference
Center.
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- Jan. 26--2007 Grand
Slam Dinner. 6:30 p.m. in the Bell
Conference Center. Guest speaker this year will
be current major league baseball player and
former Demopolis High School standout Jason
Smith. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $10
for children 12-and-under. For tickets, contact
the baseball office at (205) 652-3870.
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- Jan. 29--Dr. Adalberto
A. Fischman presents, “International
competitiveness between America and Brazil.” 6
p.m. in the Bell Conference Center. Part of the
2007 Fulbright Lecture Series. Admission is
free.
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- Feb. 1--Drawing
date for the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket
Raffle sponsored by the UWA softball team. One
ticket for $10 or 3 tickets for $25. Ticket
Info: 2 tickets (O.V. Hill North; Section SS,
Row 23, Aisle Seats 1 & 2) for the Aaron’s 499
on April 29, 2007. Ticket Value: $150.00. To
purchase tickets, call (205) 652-3485.
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