St. Francis Univeristy Parish continues “Theology on Tap”

On Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mugshots, St. Francis University Parish will continue its four week fall Theology on Tap speaker series. This series, directed toward students and young adults, will feature both socializing and presentations about Catholicism. The speaker will be Steve Griffin. Steve served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Chapter at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Blood drive competition next week

The University’s fourth annual School Blood Drive challenge is Tuesday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Capstone Drive near Gorgas Library. Colleges and schools will compete for the number of students who donate to win the traveling trophy. Donors receive free snacks and recognition items from LifeSouth and dessert treats from the School of Library & Information Studies.

Jazz ensemble, standards combo to perform chamber concert

The UA School of Music presents the Alabama Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Standards Combo in concert on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody music building concert hall. UA Director of Jazz Studies Chris Kozak is the director. The program will include pieces by Kenny Wheeler, including “Smatter,” “5 for Six” and “Onmo.” The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 348-7111.

Accepting applications for student art exhibition

Enter artwork in the Undergraduate Student Juried Exhibition. This undergraduate competitive exhibition is for all UA students. The juror is Clive King. First prize is $300, second is $200 and third is $100. Submission dates are March 8 and 9 in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery. Entry fee is $5 per submission. The exhibition opens on March 23 and runs through April 2 in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery. Application forms are available in 103 Garland Hall. For more information contact Lowell Baker ([email protected]).

Positions available with SOURCE

Looking to get real world experience in your field? The SOURCE Board of Governors is currently accepting applications for the 2010-11 directors’ positions. These paid positions all work with programming and assistance for more than 300 student organizations on campus. Students of all levels are encouraged to apply and applications are due March 5 at 4:45 to 355 Ferguson. For more information and applications please go to thesouce.ua.edu. For questions, contact Alex Karagas at 248-6114 or [email protected].

Homecoming committee applications due March 5

The SGA Homecoming office is now looking for new committee members to begin planning for next semester. If selected, each committee member will work under an Associate Director to organize an event during Homecoming Week. Applications are available in the SGA office, and they are due to the SGA office by March 5 at 4:45 p.m. Applications can also be sent to [email protected].

Higher education day to happen today

Students and faculty will be taking be taking part in Higher Education Day today at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. During the rally, the Alabama State University and Jacksonville State University bands will perform. Schedule speakers include Governor Bob Riley, Lieutenant Governor Jim Folsom, Senator Hank Sanders and Representative Richard Lindsey. The SGA will be providing transportation for students who wish to attend the event, leaving the Recreation Center parking lot by 7:30 a.m. and return by 3 p.m.