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 Homecoming
royalty--Senior Brittany Berry,
pictured with Luie, was crowned 2007 Homecoming
Queen at halftime of the UWA-Delta State football
game. She is the daughter of Randall and Tracey
Berry of LaGrange, Ky. A senior biology major,
Brittany has been a member of the UWA cross country
and softball teams. She serves as a resident
assistant and a Student Government Association
representative. Chosen as one of Livingston’s
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UWA presents Alumni Achievement Awards at
Homecoming--The
University of West Alabama and the UWA National
Alumni Association presented several Alumni
Achievement Awards as part of the recent Homecoming
celebration at the institution. Established in 1994,
these awards recognize outstanding alumni from each
UWA college or division and organizations that make
valuable contributions to the West Alabama
community.
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UWA announces new Division of Online Programs--In
response to the dramatic growth of the University of
West Alabama’s online enrollment and course
offerings, UWA has announced the creation of its
Division of Online Programs.
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UWA to host Kansas City Barbeque Society judging
school--With
the many choices available in our region, can you
tell the difference between good barbecue and great
barbecue? With help from the Kansas City Barbeque
Society, the largest society of barbecue enthusiasts
in the world, you can learn to pick out the best
brisket or the perfect pork.
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Two inducted into UWA Athletic Hall of Fame--The
University of West Alabama inducted the 2007 Class
of the UWA Athletic Hall of Fame at Homecoming.
Danny Parker, a former baseball star, and Jackie
O’Neal, a former football standout, had
their names inscribed into UWA
athletic history when they joined 50 other UWA
Hall-of-Fame members displayed in the James P. Homer
Field House.
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 UWA
concludes season at GSC tourney--The
University of West Alabama volleyball team dropped
its opening round match to Henderson State 3-0 in
the 2007 Gulf South Conference Volleyball Tournament
on the campus of Harding University.
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 Tiger
Wranglers post strong showing at UWA Rodeo--The
University of West Alabama Wranglers hosted the 11th
Annual Rodeo Showdown, as the UWA women finished
second with 300 points and the UWA men in seventh
with 205 points.
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 Tigers
fall to No. 10 UNA in season finale--The
2007 University of West Alabama football season came
to close on Saturday night with a 49-20 setback to
in-state rival and nationally ranked North Alabama
at Braly Municipal Stadium.
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 Tigers
fall in exhibition play at Alabama--The
University of West Alabama women’s basketball team
took to the hardwood on Wednesday, October 31,
against the University of Alabama in an exhibition
contest, but dropped the decision to the Crimson
Tide 80-53 at Coleman Coliseum.
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 UWA
falls to Troy in exhibition contest--The
University of West Alabama men’s basketball team
closed out exhibition play on Monday with a 112-67
setback to Troy University at Trojan Arena.
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| Homecoming 2007--Check
out pictures from the Rockin' and Roarin' homecoming
events!
See photos |
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Nov. 12--UWA Christmas tree lighting,
featuring a performance by the UWA Singers. 6 p.m.
in the Student Union Building lobby.
Refreshments provided.
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Nov. 13--Free flu shots from the Sumter
County Health Department. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Bibb
Graves lobby and Wallace Hall 2nd floor lobby.
Available to all faculty, staff, students and
community.
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UWA blood drive. Noon to 6 p.m. at
the Student Union Building. Sponsored by the UWA
Lions Club.
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Nov. 15--Miss Paragon pageant. Casual wear
at 3 p.m. in the SUB lobby. Formal wear at 7
p.m. in Bibb Graves Auditorium.
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Nov. 19-23--University closed for
Thanksgiving break.
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- Nov. 21--Men's
basketball against Delta State. 6 p.m. at Pruitt
Gym.
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- Nov. 24--Women's
basketball against Auburn-Montgomery. 2 p.m. at
Pruitt Gym.
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Men's
basketball against Miles College. 4 p.m. at
Pruitt Gym.
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- Nov. 27--Sumter County
Fine Arts Council presents "UWA Christmas Card
to the Community." 7:30 p.m. in Bibb Graves
Auditorium. Tickets
are $7 for adults and $2 for students. All SCFAC
members and UWA students admitted free. For more
information about the SCFAC, click
here.
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- Dec. 1--Women's
basketball against Arkansas Tech. 2 p.m. at
Pruitt Gym.
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- Ongoing--“From
My Hands: Quilt Creations by Gee’s Bend’s Polly
Bennett” exhibit.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Webb Hall Gallery.
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