2022 Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 26 | The University of Alabama Student Center
8:30-9:00 a.m. Check-in (Main Lobby, 2nd floor)
9:00-9:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview (Ballroom)
- Dr. G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Dr. Stuart R. Bell, president, The University of Alabama
- Dr. Cassie Smith, UA Faculty Fellow and associate dean of Academic Affairs, Honors College
- Lauren Gilonske, vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Government Association
- Fitness Break: Sara-Margaret Cates, DAZE instructor, University Recreation
9:30-10:00 a.m. Students dismissed for college visits in the Student Center (2nd and 3rd floor)
10:00-11:00 a.m. College Visits and Presentations
- Arts & Sciences (Ballroom) – Rebecca Whitley, assistant director of Student Services
- Communication and Information Sciences (Room 3108) – Lexi McMahon, coordinator of Recruitment and Outreach
- Culverhouse College of Business (Room 3104) – Marcus Cotton, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Education (Room 3700) – Dr. Carlton McHargh, director of Recruitment Programs and Alternative Certification
- Engineering (Theater) – Greg Singleton, director of Engineering Student Services
- Human Environmental Sciences (Room 3114) – Dr. Jennifer Humber, director of Student Services
- Nursing (Room 3111) – Jessica Richardson, academic adviser
- Social Work (Room 3101) – Shayla Smith, BSW field coordinator and chief diversity officer
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Honors College Presentation (Ballroom)
Brandon Chalmers, director of Recruitment and Admissions
11:30-12:30 a.m. Admissions, Housing & Financial Aid Presentation (Ballroom)
- Housing and Residential Communities – Kayla Ballard, area coordinator, Housing and Residential Communities
- Admissions – DJ Jackson,
- Financial Aid and Scholarships – Wynter Williams Cleveland, scholarships operations coordinator, Undergraduate Scholarships
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch at Fresh foods
1:30-1:50 p.m. Dance Performance – UA Theatre and Dance
1:50-2:50 p.m. Our Bama Panel Discussions (occurring concurrently)
Family Session (Ballroom)
Moderator: Dr. G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Panelists:
- Dr. Stacy L. Jones, interim dean of students
- Jennifer Turner, UA Counseling Center assistant director
- Micah Rodgers, assistant chief, University of Alabama Police Department
- Tammie D. Williams, UA alumna and UA Parent Advisory Council
- Angel Narvaez-Lugo, SGA adviser
- Dr. Ross Bryan, associate professor/associate dean, Honors College
- Lawrence Jackson, associate chair, Dance
- Dr. Kiara Summerville, assistant director, First Year Experience
Students Session (Theater)
Moderator: Autumn Saffore, special events coordinator, Intercultural Diversity Center
Panelists:
- Aliyah James, Lucy’s Legacy mentor and resident adviser
- E.J. Jones, BRIDGE participant
- Kamaron Haynes, BRIDGE participant
- Stephen Shol, graduate student
- Lauren Pan, DEI graduate assistant, Division of Student Life
- Marcella Martinez, Blackburn Institute Fellow and president of the Hispanic-Latino Association
- Pedro Reyes, Vice President, Hispanic-Latino Association/chief adviser to the SGA’s vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Anthony Williams, Black Student Union member
- Kiara Smith, Black Student Union member
3:00-3:15 p.m. Poetry and Closing Remarks (Ballroom)
- Poetry – Imani Williams, graduate student
- Dr. Taylor
3:15-4:00 p.m. Campus Tours
Resources
