Blue Book brought to you by T.R.U.E. Chargers Student Alumni Association This book highlights just a sampling of the many ways to get involved at UAH. For more information, explore uah.edu.
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What is the Blue Book? Whether a student, alumnus, friend, faculty, or staff member, the University of Alabama in Huntsville holds fond and wonderful memories for us all. The Blue Book was developed as a guide to enhance your time at UAH and to convey the many activities and traditions that you can participate in. College can be one of the best experiences of your life! Students who get involved beyond the classroom will reap the full benefits of UAH. We hope that you will cherish your Blue Book for years to come as a reminder of the people, places, and events that make UAH extraordinary. So get involved, have fun, and... GO CHARGERS!
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The UAH Creed Integrity, scholarship, respect, diversity, and excellence are the core value that guide our excellence, performance, and values.
Integrity I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.
Honesty I will honor learning as the fundamental purpose of my membership in the UAHuntsville community.
Respect I will model respect for others - their ideas and beliefs - and for our community as a whole.
Diversity I will honor cultural backgrounds, personal characteristics, and life situations, all of which we value for their contributions to our community.
Excellence I will strive towards the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.
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Alma Mater Hail to thee proud UAH in loyalty we stand. We give thee thanks for happy days beneath your guiding hand. Often we will praise thy name as in the world we go. We lift our voice our songs to sing all praise to UAH! (Music arrangement by C. David Ragsdale)
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Fight Song We are the Chargers who wear Blue and White! We have the courage and the strength to fight! Shout the battle cry – U! A! H! Have pride in your Blue and White! (Repeat Louder)
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ACE Looking for something fun and free to get involved in? Then look no further - ACE (Association for Campus Entertainment) is exactly what you need! From bands to comedians, hypnotists to magicians, movies to inflatables, amusement parks to musicals, ACE provides UAH students with hours of entertainment each week!
uah.edu/student-life/activities/association-for-campusentertainment/welcome
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Alternative Spring/Fall Breaks Every year, the Student Government Association sponsors students to go on a trip. Past trips have been to Florida to view the last space shuttle launch (2011), Washington, D.C. (2012), and Pennsylvania (2013). The trips generally include tours of historic landmarks or the city and free time for students to sightsee. SGA includes service days as a way for Chargers to give back to communities in need.
uah.edu/student-life/sga/welcome
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The Big Event The Big Event is a day of service for UAH students to give back to the Huntsville community. It takes place annually in the spring. All students are invited to participate and serve for a wide range of community organizations. SGA takes pride in giving the students this opportunity.
uah.edu/student-life/sga/welcome
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Blue Crew Blue Crew is the spirit crew that arranges awesome events to celebrate UAH Athletics. These students are the loudest fans at any Charger athletic event. Often seen sporting body paint, lifesized posters, or signs that cheer on our Chargers, these students are all about sharing Charger Spirit.
facebook.com/UAHBlueCrew twitter.com/UAHBlueCrew
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Charger Athletics Support the Chargers at home or on the road. Our athletes need the support of fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni to cheer them on to success. Give them a shout out in the social media world with #ChargerPride. You can even sign up for score updates via text. For schedules and team information, visit uahchargers.com.
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Charger Blue Charger Blue is the official mascot of
UAH. As the #1 Charger fan, Charger Blue has been entertaining and educating sports fans of all ages for many years. Charger Blue is a guarantee at athletic events, but he also volunteers his time by making appearances at numerous community events.
facebook.com/charger.blue.94
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ChargerCon ChargerCon is the semi-annual Gaming Convention held at UAH presented by UAH Student Run eSports (SReS). It features gaming tournaments like the UAH LAN Parties, in addition to an exhibitor area, workship sessions, keynote speakers, special guests, a costume contest, prizes, and much more! LAN, Local Area Network, is a component of large scale gaming. Previous tournaments have been Super Smash Bros., Rock Band, Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, League of Legends, Call of Duty, StarCraft, and Halo. Pre-registration is required to show which events participants are interested in.
chargercon.com
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Charger Love Day Show your Charger Love on Valentine’s Day! Share why you love UAH or why you love being part of Charger Nation. T.R.U.E. Chargers and the Alumni Association promote this world-wide event that begins with the students on campus. Post on Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter or participate by filling out Valentine Cards to be displayed in the University Center. All students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to participate.
truechargers.uah.edu
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Charger Recreation If you’re a sports enthusiast looking for competition, look no further. Charger Recreation offers the UAH community a chance to build camaraderie and character through outdoor recreation trips, competitive intramural leagues and club sports. Activities are open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni of UAH, as well as University Fitness Center members. Most programs are held on the weekend, so even if you’re busy Monday to Friday, you won’t have to miss out on the action!
uah.edu/student-life/charger-recreation
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Family Weekend Family Weekend is a celebration in honor of parents, grandparents, siblings, and all extended family members! Students and their families can participate in a variety of scheduled activities, enjoy campus, and explore the city of Huntsville. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to spend time together and enjoy the UAHuntsville community. This year’s family weekend is
September 27-29, 2013!
uah.edu/familyweekend
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Fried Chicken Wednesday Head over to the Charger Cafe each Wednesday for lunch. It’s Fried Chicken Wednesday! The Cafe is a great place to catch up with friends and meet new people. The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma will kick off the year by celebrating the first week #FCW during Week of Welcome and you can use #FCW on Twitter during lunch every Wednesday!
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Greek Life The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UAH enhances the collegiate experience and personal development of students through community service, philanthropy, scholarship, and social interaction. There are currently 6 Fraternities - Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Chi, Phi Beta Sigma Inc., Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Nu, and 6 Sororities - Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, and Zeta Phi Beta Inc. We invite you to join us at any Fraternity or Sorority Life session or social event to answer any questions you may have. For information on Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus or UAHuntsville - visit the website, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Go Greek! uah.edu/student-life/fraternity-sorority-life/welcome facebook.com/UAHGreekLife twitter.com/UAHGreekLife
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High Five Fridays Catch the High 5 Friday Crew every Friday! If they see you wearing Charger Blue, you’ll get a high five and other cool freebies. The Crew will be all around campus every Friday on the lookout for students sporting their school spirit. Tweet #H5F and look for Super Charged High 5 Friday prizes!
facebook.com/uahhigh5fridaycrew
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Higher Ed Day Every year the Higher Education Consortium sponsors a day during the spring congressional session called Higher Education Day. On this day, representatives from all of the public universities in Alabama converge on Montgomery to speak with congress and lobby for fair and equitable funding for Higher Education. SGA sponsors a breakfast and transportation to Montgomery. SGA will also provide excused absence letters to your professors if you participate!
uah.edu/student-life/sga/welcome
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Homecoming Homecoming is a week filled with fun events that promote school spirit and tradition among the entire campus community, including students, alumni, administrators, faculty, and staff! This year’s homecoming will take place Monday, October 14 through Saturday, October 19.
uah.edu/homecoming
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Just Move It This 10 week, campus-wide fitness competition is open to all faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The annual competition encourages the UAH community to get up and get moving. Members form teams and set personal goals in the beginning of spring semester. All physical activity is tracked online and prizes are awarded to the top teams that meet or exceed their fitness goals.
uah.edu/jmi
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Late Night Breakfast ACE and UAH Dining Services team up to bring you a delicious meal to kick off finals! Breakfast is served by Student Life, Housing, and other University staff. Since it is one of the most popular events on campus, the line starts early to get into the cafeteria. Come out, relax, and catch up with friends! You can win prizes and there may even be guest performances. Late Night Breakfast happens each semester.
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Leadercast The UAH Alumni Association sponsors the Leadercast on campus. This is an opportunity for leaders in business, the community, and on campus to continue their education in leadership. SGA sponsors student leaders to attend Leadercast and hone their leadership skills. In 2013, SGA sponsored 20 student tickets. Many of the lessons learned in Leadercast at UAH are implemented throughout the year by participants.
uah.edu/leadercast
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L.E.A.P. Students in the L.E.A.P. program will live on the leadership floor in Central Campus Residence Hall during their first year. These students will go through leadership training and development programs, organized by the L.E.A.P. advisors and Leadership Resident Assistants. In addition, each L.E.A.P. student will be carefully matched with a Peer Mentor who will help students to transition to our campus and become active in the UAH community. If you don’t live on campus this year, apply to be a Peer Mentor next year!
tinyurl.com/uahleadership
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Paint the UAH Sign Located on the lawn in front of the University Center, the sign provides an ever changing canvas for campus. Students and RSOs use the sign to advertise events, celebrate accomplishments, and promote school spirit. Painting the sign allows students to leave their mark on campus, over and over again!
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Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) Student Organizations are a vital part of the UAH community. Through our more than 100 registered organizations, students are committed to making a difference by networking, fundraising, offering service, planning programs, promoting activism, sharing informations and. . . having FUN! Get involved today!
uah.edu/student-life/activities/student-organizations/ registered-listing/
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Residence Hall Energy Competition This annual competition encourages energy savings on campus and pits the residence halls against each other. Each hall can earn points by holding energy saving programs, putting up informational bulletin boards, recycling, signing pledges, and saving energy by powering down unnecessary items. Large and small prizes are awarded, including the Gold CFL trophy for the winning residence hall!
uah.edu/powersave/residence-hall-competition
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Sandella’s Sounds Each Friday night head out to Sandella’s for local performers, free food, and prizes! The night features student performers and sometimes karaoke. You’re guaranteed to have some fun while catching up with friends.
facebook.com/SandellasSounds
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SGA Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat is an annual event held in late October. This event is open to the Huntsville community as a Trick or Treating alternative. Registered Student Organizations decorate cars and park at the Parking Deck to host games and activities while passing out candy from their trunks. SGA sponsors a competition for the best decorated car.
uah.edu/student-life/sga/welcome
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Student Leadership Conference Each year a Student Leadership Conference is hosted on campus that is open to all students, including those from the universities and colleges in the surrounding area. This conference gives students the opportunity to attend various leadership sessions including a keynote speaker. Lunch and networking opportunities are available throughout this one day event.
tinyurl.com/uahleadership
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Student Leadership Programs Aspire This program provides first year students with an opportunity to meet, learn from, and network with student leaders, faculty, and staff. Aspire members will learn about themselves and their leadership style, focus on strengthening leadership skills, and building relationships. Throughout this program, members will learn about ways to get involved in Student Life at UAH.
Empower This program provides second year students with the skills and connections to become a campus leader. Empower will develop a group of young collegians to support current campus activities and create a pool of qualified individuals to serve our campus community as leaders in a variety of organizations such as SGA, ACE, and Lancers.
tinyurl.com/uahleadership
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Student Leadership Programs Impact This program provides junior level students with the opportunity to take their leadership development to the next level. Impact will prepare students to effectively lead their respective campus organizations and work within the community. Students will also gain a global perspective through exploring diversity within leadership and understanding cultural influences.
Lead This program provides seniors with the opportunity to conclude their journey in leadership development on campus. Students will network with alumni, explore leadership opportunities within their field and community, and prepare for life after college. Lead will also allow these students to gain perspective on how to be successful leaders and young professionals. tinyurl.com/uahleadership
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Tasty Tuesdays Seek out delicious treats on Tuesdays on campus! Each week, ACE provides something tasty for students on the go. You don’t have to be on your way to class to enjoy a free snack. You can check out #UAHTastyTuesday, too.
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Theatre/Music Whether you are a musician, developing actor, budding designer or technician, or an involved audience member, UAH Theatre and the UAH Music Department are the places for you to grow and learn. UAH Theatre seasons represent the full scope of dramatic history from the ancient classics to the most contemporary scripts available, and auditions are open to everyone, regardless of major. The Music Department offers ensembles ranging from Pep Band to Choirs to Jazz to Wind Ensemble. All students, regardless of major, are invited to participate with the Music Department and pursue the art and beauty of music. For more information on Theatre or Music, visit the links below.
uah.edu/la/departments/theatre uah.edu/la/departments/music
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T.R.U.E. Chargers Car Bash As the grand finale for the Student Giving Campaign, T.R.U.E. Chargers holds a car bash. Donations are accepted for the chance to hit a car with a sledgehammer. All of the money donated is put toward the Student Giving Scholarship Fund. This is a great way to ease your end of semester stress! There is free food and T.R.U.E. Charger gear at this event, too!
uah.edu/studentgiving
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T.R.U.E. Chargers Student Giving Campaign Student Giving is an opportunity to give back to fellow students each spring. Participation is the key, the amount you give is up to you! Every dollar donated in the Student Giving Campaign goes directly to the Student Giving Scholarship Fund for scholarships to be awarded to UAH students. The goal is the same each year - to raise money by the students for the students. To be considered for the scholarship, complete a Scholarship Application online or go to the Student Financial Services Office.
uah.edu/studentgiving
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T-Shirt Trade-In Do you need a little more Charger Blue in your wardrobe? Would you like to donate some of your old team spirit for an upgrade? Come out to one of T.R.U.E. Chargers’ T-Shirt Trade-Ins. Not only is this event a part of Week of Welcome, but you can trade in an old high school or another university’s shirt for a new Charger Blue shirt at select sporting events! All donated t-shirts will be brought to the local Salvation Army which supports local citizens.
truechargers.uah.edu
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Week of Welcome Week of Welcome is a campus-wide set of programs and activities that occur at the beginning of each semester to welcome new and returning students back to campus. WOW is packed with social, educational, and informational programs that will allow you to interact with other UAH students, faculty, and staff. It is a great way to make new connections, find your way around campus, and get free stuff!
wow.uah.edu
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Find Your Way University Center Charger Café uah.edu/dining/locations-menus/charger-cafe
Sandella’s uah.edu/dining/locations-menus/sandella-s
Charger Brew uah.edu/dining/locations-menus/charger-brew
Charger Central, 256-824-7777 uah.edu/registrar/charger-central
Financial Aid Office, 256-824-2379 uah.edu/financial-aid
Bursar’s Office, 256-824-6223 bursar.uah.edu/
Student Health Center, 256-824-6775 uah.edu/health-and-wellness/student-health-center/about
Student Life Office, 256-824-4739 uah.edu/student-life
UAH Bookstore, 256-824-6604 uah.bncollege.com
Dean of Students Office, 256-824-6700 uah.edu/student-affairs/
Charger Village Papa John’s, 256-824-7272 Chick-fil-A Blue’s Convenience Store uah.edu/dining/locations/foodcourt.html
Housing Office, 256-824-6108 uah.edu/housing
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Find Your Way Madison Hall Student Success Center, 256-824-3472 uah.edu/ssc
Graduate Studies, 256-824-6002 uah.edu/graduate
Counseling Center, 256-824-6203 uah.edu/health-and-wellness/counseling-center/ counseling-services
Disability Support Services, 256-824-6203
uah.edu/health-and-wellness/disability-support/welcome
Shelbie King Hall President’s Office, 256-824-6340 uah.edu/president
Provost’s Office, 256-824-6335 uah.edu/provost
Alumni Office, 256-824-ALUM uah.edu/alumni
Salmon Library General Library Information, 256-824-6359 uah.edu/library
Charger Brew
uah.edu/dining/locations-menus/charger-brew
TAG Helpdesk, 256-824-3333 uah.edu/tag
Alumni Commemorative Pathway uah.edu/alumni
Bevill Center Gardenview Café uah.edu/BevillCenter
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Thank you to all Blue Book contributors! T.R.U.E. Chargers Board of Directors UAH Alumni Association Board of Directors Student Life Office Student Affairs Student Government Association Jaime Superczynski, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Jennifer Russell, Assistant Director of New Student Orientation and Family Programs Kacey Schaum, Assistant Director of Student Life Katy Kolasinski, T.R.U.E. Chargers Student Alumni Association President Morgan Whitten, Student Assistant of Advancement Nandish Dayal, SGA President Nikki Goode, Director of Student Activities Rachel Osby, Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Executive Director of UAH Alumni Relations Regina Young Hyatt, Ph.D., Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Susan Altman, Graphic Designer Stephanie Gurne, Assistant Graphic Designer
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