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October 30, 2006

  
Former UWA student killed in Iraq--The University of West Alabama joins family and friends in mourning the death of an Alabama soldier from Prattville. Army officials report that 19-year-old Private Stephen Bicknell, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, lost his life Oct. 15 when his Humvee struck a land mine in Iraq. Read more
 
UWA invites prospective students for Preview Day--The University of West Alabama invites prospective students and their families to campus Nov. 11 for the university’s annual fall Preview Day. Read more
 
Biology students spend summer researching in Wisconsin--Five UWA students spent 10 weeks researching plant biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Read more
 
  

Tigers get sixth win, ready for Delta State TV game--For the first time since 1992, UWA will have a winning season, as the Tigers spoiled Arkansas-Monticello’s homecoming with a 37-14 win. Read more

Tiger Wranglers host rodeo--The Tiger Wranglers hosted the UWA Tiger Showdown at the Don C. Hines Rodeo Complex recently, with the women winning the event and the men's squad placing fifth.  Read more

Women's basketball opens season at Alabama--Ashton Washington, selected to the Preseason GSC Eastern Division team, leads the Tigers as the women's basketball team takes on the University of Alabama in an exhibition game Halloween night. The teams take the court at 7 p.m. Read more
Men's basketball heads to UAB--The Tigers open their season Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in an exhibition game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Senior Stan Gill, a Preseason GSC Eastern Division team selection, is one of eight returning players. Read more
Volleyball falls in season finale--For the second straight GSC match, the UWA volleyball team had four players reach double figures in kills, but it wasn’t enough to pull off a Senior Day upset of Valdosta State, losing, 3-1, to the Lady Blazers Saturday afternoon at Pruitt Hall. Read more
 
Cross country teams compete at GSC meet--The UWA cross country teams recently competed in the GSC championships in Huntsville. In the midst of a rebuilding season, the harriers were looking to improve upon their conference performance last season. Read more
Tennis plays exhibition matches--The University of West Alabama tennis teams faced off in an exhibition match Monday afternoon with the Tiger men defeating Itawamba Community College 9-0, but saw the women fall 4-1. Read more
Tigers invite all service men and women to Veteran's Day game against UNA--The UWA Tigers final home football game of the season takes place Nov. 11, which is Veteran’s Day. To show appreciation for all of our service men and women and all they do for our country, UWA Football would like to welcome all veterans to the game versus North Alabama and provide complimentary admission for all current and former military personnel. Please join us Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Tiger Stadium for our football game versus North Alabama. We would love to have you there.
 
  
Coach Frank North's football teams reunite--Players from the Frank North Era have the chance to meet up with former teammates and coaches Nov. 11. The reunion begins at 3:30 p.m. on the Armory lawn. For more information or to RSVP, contact Karon Leach at 205-652-3586.
 
'70s friends plan get-together--Classmates and friends from the 1970s can catch up Nov. 11. The reunion begins at noon at the President's Home, with lunch served at 1 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Danny Buckalew's office at 205- 652-3581 in order to get an accurate count for the luncheon.
 
 
  • Oct. 30--Walking ghost tour of Livingston, led by Dr. Alan Brown. Meets at 9 p.m. at the Bored Well on the Courthouse Square. Tour is free. For more information, contact Dr. Brown at abrown@uwa.edu. 
  • Nov. 1--James Colquitt Faculty Colloquium with presenters Dr. Ketia Shumaker and Dr. Doug Wymer. 6 p.m. at Calloway Schoolhouse. Reception will follow at Spence-Moon House.
  • Nov. 11--Football against North Alabama. Kickoff at 6 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. Radio broadcast information
    • 1970s reunion. Noon at the President's Home.
    • Frank North football reunion. 3:30 p.m. on the Armory lawn.
    • Preview Day. 4 p.m. in the Bell Conference Center.
    • Free admission for all current and former military personnel in honor of Veteran's Day.
  • Ongoing--Booker T. Washington Magnet School photography show. Webb Hall Parlor. Weekdays, 8a.m. to 5 p.m.
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