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January 29, 2007

  
Thank you from UWA--Winton and Naomi Wise were honored last week for their outstanding service to The University of West Alabama and to the region. Winton, a 1949 graduate, served as a member of the UWA Board of Trustees for 24 years. After 40 years in Livingston, the Wises have moved to Bay Minette to be closer to their family. Pictured at the reception given in the couple’s honor are, from left, Dr. Richard Holland, Naomi Wise, Pam Wise Carney, Jodi Wise Campbell, Dr. David Taylor, Winton Wise and Gary Patrick Campbell.
McDowell and Turner awarded UWA honorary doctorates--In addition to the more than 450 graduates honored during fall commencement exercises, The University of West Alabama awarded two Alabamians, artist Ronald W. McDowell and preservationist Gwyndolyn C. Turner, with honorary doctorates in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Read more
 
Miss UWA pageant Feb. 2--Ten students from Alabama and Mississippi will vie Friday, Feb. 2 for the title of Miss University of West Alabama. The annual public program to select a campus representative to the Miss Alabama Pageant in Birmingham begins at 7 p.m. in Bibb Graves Auditorium. Read more
 
UWA welcomes Chinese Fulbright Scholar--The University of West Alabama welcomes Chinese Fulbright Scholar Dr. Meng Deng on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in Brock Y-Hall. Hosted by the College of Education as part of the 2007 Fulbright Lecture Series, Deng will present, “Meeting special education needs in mainstream classrooms in the United State and China.”  Read more
 
  

Marks reaches 200th victory in Tigers win--Coach Amanda Marks reached career No. 200 in victories, and the UWA women’s basketball team snapped a season-long three-game skid with a 62-52 victory over Montevallo. Read more

 


 
Tigers come up short at Montevallo--The University of West Alabama men’s basketball team nearly pulled off an upset, but Montevallo stole one out, with an 83-75 victory. Read more
 
UWA sets 2007 football schedule--University of West Alabama Director of Athletics E. J. Brophy announced the 2007 UWA Football Schedule, Sunday afternoon.  Read more
 
UWA athletes receive conference academic honors--The University of West Alabama saw 20 student-athletes named to the 2006 Gulf South Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, including one member being named to the Fall Academic All-GSC Team. Read more
 
  
UWA announces LEAD members--The University of West Alabama’s Office of Alumni Affairs recently selected 26 students as members of Livingston’s Early Alumni Development (LEAD), an organization formed to develop and strengthen relationships between UWA students and the National Alumni Association. Read more
 
 
  • 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.
  • Jan. 31--Women's and men's basketball against Concordia. Women's game at 5:30 p.m. and men's game at 7:30 p.m. in Pruitt Gym.
  •  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. To purchase tickets, call (205) 652-3485.

  • Feb. 2--Miss UWA pageant. 7 p.m. in Bibb Graves Auditorium. Free admission.

  • Feb. 3--Women's basketball against Miles College. 2 p.m. in Pruitt Gym.
  • Feb. 6--Opening reception for the David Gosselin Art Show. 1-3 p.m. in Webb Hall Parlor.
  • Feb. 6--Women's and men's basketball against West Georgia. Women's game at 5:30 p.m. and men's game at 7:30 p.m. in Pruitt Gym.
  • Feb. 8--Dr. Meng Deng presents, “Meeting special education needs in mainstream classrooms in the United State and China.” 7 p.m. in Brock Y-Hall. Part of the 2007 Fulbright Lecture Series. Admission is free.

  • Feb. 9--Dr. Anthony J. Martin presents, "Tracking animals for science and science education." 3 p.m. in Bibb Graves 102. Sponsored by the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Refreshments provided. 

  • Feb. 9, 10, 11--Baseball against North Georgia. Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Tartt Field.

  • Feb. 13--Softball against Stillman. 3 p.m. at the softball complex.
  • Feb. 15--Magician and illusionist Mike Super. 7 p.m. in Bibb Graves Auditorium. Free Admission.
  • Ongoing until April 12--Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic open to provide free income tax return preparation. Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. in Wallace Hall 212. Assistance is also available by appointment. For more information, call (205) 652-3846.
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