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Oct. 20, 2008

  
2008 Homecoming court chosen--University of West Alabama students have chosen seven outstanding young women to represent them this weekend on the 2008 Homecoming court. Read more
 
Homecoming 2008 honors '70s and '80s graduates--The University of West Alabama will celebrate homecoming in Livingston Oct. 22-25, with a variety of exciting events planned to honor alumni of the 1970s and 1980s. Read more
 
Water Festival educates, entertains local fourth-graders--The University of West Alabama will host more than 500 fourth-graders Tuesday, Oct. 21, for the sixth annual Sumter/Marengo Water Festival. The students from Marengo and Sumter county schools will participate in classroom sessions and hands-on activities focusing on groundwater, the hydrologic cycle and the importance of water to all life. Read more
 
UWA welcomes Celtic group Nov. 11--The University of West Alabama and the Sumter County Fine Arts Council present Mithril, a highly sought after Celtic/World music group, for a performance Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in UWA’s Bell Conference Center. Read more
 
  
Tigers fall at Arkansas at Monticello, 27-14--A pair of Arkansas at Monticello fourth quarter touchdowns was the difference in the University of West Alabama’s 27-14 setback on Saturday in Gulf South Conference football action. Read more


 
UWA sweeps UAM, Southeastern Oklahoma State at ATU Invite--The University of West Alabama volleyball team closed out the Arkansas Tech Invitational with a pair of 3-0 sweeps against Arkansas at Monticello and Southeastern Oklahoma State on Saturday. Read more




 
UWA Hoops Preps for 2008-2009 Season--Both University of West Alabama basketball programs began pre-season practice on Wednesday, Oct. 15 in preparation for the 2008-2009 season. Read more

 
  
Enjoy Homecoming 2008!--UWA will honor alumni of the 1970s and 1980s at Homecoming 2008 festivities on Oct. 24-25. Plans include the annual Friday night party at the Moon House and Saturday's parade, NAA meeting, reunions, awards and more. The Tigers will face West Georgia in a 5 p.m. matchup at Tiger Stadium. Come home to Livingston! Complete Schedule
 
Homecoming specials at the UWA Bookstore--Head to the UWA Bookstore on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for your Red & White gameday gear. The Bookstore, located in the SUB, will feature 15 percent off all UWA Sportswear and other specials throughout the store, including items up to 50 percent off. Kids will receive free candy and balloons.
 
 
  • Oct. 20--Volleyball against Mobile. 7 p.m. in Pruitt Gym.
  • Oct. 21--Illusionist/Magician Tim Gabrielson. 7 p.m. in Bibb Graves Auditorium. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Free admission.
  • Oct. 22--Serendipity talent show and Homecoming Queen announcement. 7 p.m. in Pruitt Gym.
  • Oct. 23--Bonfire pep rally and band party featuring the Velcro Pygmies. 8 p.m. on SUB lawn.
  • Oct. 24--National Alumni Association party featuring C+. 6 p.m. at the Spence-Moon House.
  • Oct. 25--HOMECOMING
    • College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics alumni breakfast. 8 a.m. at the Spence-Moon House.
    • 1970s and 1980s alumni reception. 9 a.m. in Webb Hall Parlor.
    • Homecoming parade. 11 a.m. in downtown Livingston.
    • Track/Cross Country alumni cookout. 11:30 a.m. at Lake LU.
    • College of Business alumni lunch. 11:45 a.m. in the Wise Conference Room (Wallace Hall 213).
    • Preview Day. 2 p.m. To register, call 1-888-636-8800.
    • National Alumni Association awards program. 1:30 p.m. in the Bell Conference Center.
    • College of Liberal Arts alumni tailgate. 3 p.m. at the Spence-Moon House.
    • SGA Presidents reception. 3 p.m. at the SUB conference room.
    • College of Education and School of Graduate Studies gathering. 3 p.m. on Armory lawn.
    • Pep rally. 4 p.m. in front of Tiger Stadium.
    • UWA vs. West Georgia. 5 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. Listen to the game on WZNJ 106.5-FM and http://athletics.uwa.edu/  
  • Oct. 28--Volleyball against UNA. 7 p.m. in Pruitt Gym.
  • Nov. 1--Football at Ouachita Baptist. Kickoff at 1:30 p.m. in Arkadelphia, Ark. Listen to the game on WZNJ 106.5-FM and http://athletics.uwa.edu/  
  • Nov. 11--UWA and Sumter County Fine Arts Council present Celtic band Mithril. 7:30 p.m. in the Bell Conference Center. Celtic dinner reservations must be made by Oct. 28 to ensure seating. Contact Vivian Hauser at 205-652-3611.
  • Ongoing--“A Memoir of Music” exhibit by Tut Altman Riddick.  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Webb Hall Gallery.
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