Fraternity, sorority hold bone marrow drive

Pi Kappa Phi and Chi Omega will hold a bone marrow drive Wednesday in honor of Blaise and Madeline Finnegan. Blaise, a UA freshman, and Madeline, a freshman at Huntsville High School, both have Fanconi anemia, requiring bone marrow transplants.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, students can sign up to join the marrow registry. Donors must be over 16, weigh more than 110 pounds and show photo ID The bone marrow drive will be held at the Pi Kappa Phi house and on Sorority Row.

Body Appreciation Week kicks off with fashion show

The Fashion Rocks and So Does My Body Fashion Show will be Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Student Center Theater. In celebration of Body Appreciation Week, this fashion show will feature all sizes to promote healthy body image and prevent eating disorders. For more information, contact Health Promotion and Wellness at 348-3878.

Financial Aid Awareness month is February

Student Financial Aid will host an open house Feb. 26 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the plaza between the Student Services Center and Ferguson Center. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on the first floor of the Student Services Center.

To learn more about financial aid, visit financialaid.ua.edu.

“Matsuri in the Mall” to be Saturday

Capstone International Center will be hosting “Matsuri in the Mall” Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be located at the University Mall. “Matsuri in the Mall” offers an opportunity to experience Japanese culture. Through an exciting variety of cultural exhibits and performances, such as Japanese martial arts demonstrations, Sumo wrestling, Kimono display and many other activities, the group hope to build friendship and increase an understanding of the country and people of Japan. A raffle drawing will be held at 4:00pm during the closing ceremony to give away gift certificates to various local restaurants.

For more information, please contact Capstone International Center at 348-5256.

Sign up for Higher Ed Day

Higher Education Day will be March 4 in Montgomery. All students are invited to attend this free trip to Montgomery to advocate for higher education funding. All students who attend will receive two free meals, free transportation and a free T-shirt. For more information, go to http://www.sga.ua.edu/stars.cfm.

UAOR holds mountain bike trip

UA outdoor recreation will host a mountain biking trip to Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham on Feb. 27. For more information, contact Kyle Stephens at 348-7045.