Blue Book brought to you by TRUE ChargersStudent Alumni

Association

This book highlights just a sampling of the many ways to get involved at UAH

For more information explore uahedu

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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 CREEdIntegrity scholarship respect diversity and excellence are the core value that guide our

excellence performance and values

inTEgRiTyI will practice and defend academic and

personal honesty

honESTyI will honor learning as the fundamental purpose

of my membership in the UAHuntsville community

RESpECTI will model respect for others - their ideas and

beliefs - and for our community as a whole

divERSiTyI will honor cultural backgrounds personal

characteristics and life situations all of which we value for their contributions to our community

ExCEllEnCEI will strive towards the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake

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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)

AlmA mATER

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We are the Chargers

who wear Blue and White

We have the courage

and the strength to fight

Shout the battle cry ndash U A h Have pride in your Blue and White

(Repeat Louder)

FighT Song

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ACELooking 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

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ThE UAh CREEdIntegrity scholarship respect diversity and excellence are the core value that guide our

excellence performance and values

inTEgRiTyI will practice and defend academic and

personal honesty

honESTyI will honor learning as the fundamental purpose

of my membership in the UAHuntsville community

RESpECTI will model respect for others - their ideas and

beliefs - and for our community as a whole

divERSiTyI will honor cultural backgrounds personal

characteristics and life situations all of which we value for their contributions to our community

ExCEllEnCEI will strive towards the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake

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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)

AlmA mATER

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We are the Chargers

who wear Blue and White

We have the courage

and the strength to fight

Shout the battle cry ndash U A h Have pride in your Blue and White

(Repeat Louder)

FighT Song

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ACELooking 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

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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)

AlmA mATER

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We are the Chargers

who wear Blue and White

We have the courage

and the strength to fight

Shout the battle cry ndash U A h Have pride in your Blue and White

(Repeat Louder)

FighT Song

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ACELooking 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

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We are the Chargers

who wear Blue and White

We have the courage

and the strength to fight

Shout the battle cry ndash U A h Have pride in your Blue and White

(Repeat Louder)

FighT Song

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ACELooking 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

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ACELooking 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

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AlTERnATivE SpRingFAll 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 DC (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

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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

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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 life-sized posters or signs that cheer on our Chargers these students are all about sharing Charger Spirit

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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 uahchargerscom

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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

ChARgER BlUE

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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

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Show your Charger Love on Valentinersquos Day Share why you love UAH or why you love being part of Charger Nation TRUE Chargers and the Alumni Association promote this world-wide event that begins with the students on campus Post on Facebook LinkedIn andor 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

ChARgER lovE dAy

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ChARgER RECREATion

If yoursquore 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 yoursquore busy Monday to Friday you wonrsquot have to miss out on the action

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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 Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to spend time together and enjoy the UAHuntsville community

This yearrsquos family weekend is September 27-29 2013

FAmily WEEkEnd

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FRiEd ChiCkEn WEdnESdAy

Head over to the Charger Cafe each Wednesday for lunch Itrsquos 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 liFEThe 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

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Catch the High 5 Friday Crew every Friday If they see you wearing Charger Blue yoursquoll 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

high FivE FRidAyS

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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

highER Ed dAy

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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 yearrsquos homecoming will take place Monday October 14 through Saturday October 19

homEComing

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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

JUST movE iT

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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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lEAdERCASTThe 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

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lEAdERCASTThe 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

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lEAp

Students in the LEAP 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 LEAP advisors and Leadership Resident Assistants In addition each LEAP 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 donrsquot live on campus this year apply to be a Peer Mentor next year

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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

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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

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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

RESidEnCE hAll EnERgy CompETiTion

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Each Friday night head out to Sandellarsquos for local performers free food and prizes The night features student performers and sometimes karaoke Yoursquore guaranteed to have some fun while catching up with friends

SAndEllArsquoS SoUndS

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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

SgA TRUnk oR TREAT

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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

STUdEnT lEAdERShip ConFEREnCE

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ASpiREThis 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

EmpoWERThis 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

STUdEnT lEAdERShip pRogRAmS

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impACTThis 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

lEAdThis 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

STUdEnT lEAdERShip pRogRAmS

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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 donrsquot have to be on your way to class to enjoy a free snack You can check out UAHTastyTuesday too

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ThEATREmUSiCWhether 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

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As the grand finale for the Student Giving Campaign TRUE 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 TRUE Charger gear at this event too

TRUE ChARgERS CAR BASh

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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

TRUE ChARgERS STUdEnT giving

CAmpAign

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T-ShiRT TRAdE-inDo 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 TRUE Chargersrsquo 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 universityrsquos 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

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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

WEEk oF WElComE

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Find yoUR WAy

University CenterCharger Cafeacute

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Sandellarsquosuahedudininglocations-menussandella-s

Charger Brewuahedudininglocations-menuscharger-brew

Charger Central 256-824-7777uaheduregistrarcharger-central

Financial Aid Office 256-824-2379uahedufinancial-aid

Bursarrsquos Office 256-824-6223bursaruahedu

Student Health Center 256-824-6775uaheduhealth-and-wellnessstudent-health-centerabout

Student Life Office 256-824-4739uahedustudent-life

UAH Bookstore 256-824-6604uahbncollegecom

Dean of Students Office 256-824-6700uahedustudent-affairs

Charger village Papa Johnrsquos 256-824-7272

Chick-fil-ABluersquos Convenience Store

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Housing Office 256-824-6108uaheduhousing

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Find yoUR WAy

madison hall Student Success Center 256-824-3472

uahedusscGraduate Studies 256-824-6002

uahedugraduateCounseling Center 256-824-6203

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Disability Support Services 256-824-6203uaheduhealth-and-wellnessdisability-supportwelcome

Shelbie king hall Presidentrsquos Office 256-824-6340

uahedupresidentProvostrsquos Office 256-824-6335

uaheduprovostAlumni Office 256-824-ALUM

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Salmon libraryGeneral Library Information 256-824-6359

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ThAnk yoU To All BlUE Book ConTRiBUToRS

TRUE Chargers Board of DirectorsUAH Alumni Association Board of DirectorsStudent Life OfficeStudent AffairsStudent 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 TRUE 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 PhD Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Susan Altman Graphic Designer

Stephanie Gurne Assistant Graphic Designer

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