Our Bama 2023
8 a.m.–9 a.m. CHECK-IN | Student Center, 2nd floor
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by staff and receive your materials.
8 a.m.–9 a.m. REGIONAL MEET-UP | Student Center, Heritage Room, 3rd floor
Get to know others from your region, while enjoying coffee and pastries!
9:15 a.m.–9:30 a.m. WELCOME | Student Center Ballroom
UA President Stuart Bell and Dr. G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m. MORNING LARGE GROUP SESSIONS | Student Center Ballroom 
Hear from Orientation and Special Programs, Financial Aid, Visit Tuscaloosa, and the Career Center.
10:20 a.m.–11:15 a.m. PARENTS PANEL | Student Center Ballroom
Moderated by Dr. G. Christine Taylor
Panelists
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- Dr. Stacy Jones, Dean of Students
- Angel Narvaez Lugo, SGA Advisor
- Shayla Smith, Instructor, School of Social Work/Chief Diversity Officer, School of Social Work
- Dr. Cassander Smith, Associate Professor, Department of English, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Honors College
- Micah Rodgers, Assistant Chief, University of Alabama Police Department
- Representative, UA Counseling Center
- Tammie Williams, Member, UA Parent Advisory Council
10:20 a.m.–11:15 a.m. STUDENT PANEL | Ferguson Theater
Moderated by Eric Robinson, Special Events Coordinator, Intercultural Diversity Center
Panelists
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- Izzy Boyd, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Government Association
- Yechiel Peterson, National Pan-Hellenic Council President/Member of BRIDGE
- Stephen Shol, Member, Bama Indigenous Student Organization Network
- Julia Dominiquez, Member, Hispanic-Latino Association
- Representative, International Student Association
- Aysia Washington, Member, Lucy’s Legacy
11:20 a.m. GATHER FOR DISMISSAL TO LUNCH | Student Center Ballroom
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. LUNCH | The Fresh Food Company (Group 1) / Lakeside Dining (Group 2)
Avanti Team members will lead you to lunch.
12:45 p.m.–1 p.m. DEI PRESENTATION | Student Center Ballroom
Dr. G. Christine Taylor
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. AFTERNOON LARGE GROUP SESSIONS | Student Center Ballroom 
Presentations
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- Housing and Residential Communities
- First Year Experience
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Education Abroad
- Engagement Advocacy
- First Generation Student Programs
- Blount Scholars Program
2:30 p.m.–2:35 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS | Student Center Ballroom
Dr. G. Christine Taylor
2:35 p.m.–
4 p.m. COLLEGE VISITS | Various Locations
Avantis will lead you to your college visit location.
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- College of Arts and Sciences, Shelby Hall 1004
- Culverhouse College of Business, Hewson Hall 0015
- College of Communication and Information Sciences, Studio A, Digital Media Center
- College of Education, Carmichael Hall 311
- College of Engineering, Student Center Theater
- College of Human and Environmental Sciences, Adams Hall 109
- Capstone College of Nursing, SC Fountain / Capstone College of Nursing 2018
- School of Social Work, Little Hall 2018
4 p.m.–5 p.m. CAMPUS TOUR | UA Student Center Plaza
Walking tours led by Capstone Men and Women
Resources 
4 p.m. COLLEGE VISITS | Various Locations 
