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The 宅男福利社鈥檚 Center for Conservation and Agriculture will host an Agriculture and Conservation Celebration on Earth Day, April 22, at ALFA Environmental Hall from 1鈥�5:30 p.m.

The Center advances conservation and agriculture in the Black Belt region through education, outreach, research, and hands-on student experiences. Interns with the West Alabama Agriculture and Conservation Association assist local landowners with technical services such as invasive species management and prescribed fire application.

At the celebration attendees can learn how the Center is making a difference in agriculture and conservation through live demonstrations and educational exhibits. Demonstrations will include raised garden beds, pig traps, seed drills and meat fabrication.

Exhibits will feature a fire trailer from the Central Alabama Prescribed Burn Association, West Alabama Bee Company, Congo grass treatment, thermal drones and other drone applications, and IV Vet equipment.

The event will also include refreshments, live entertainment by Hunter Chappell, and door prizes.

Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by April 15 to Kaitlyn Schmidt at  schmidtk7166@uwa.edu or John McCall, jmccall@uwa.edu.

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The 宅男福利社 Police Department and Student Government Association have launched the Tiger Ticket Forgiveness and Student Support Initiative, a pilot program designed to give students structured options to convert certain minor parking citations into community service or donations that directly benefit fellow 宅男福利社students.

Like similar programs at peer institutions across Alabama, the initiative allows eligible citations to be forgiven in exchange for donations of canned food or other non-perishable items to the 宅男福利社Food Pantry. The program offers students a way to turn minor violations into positive contributions, helping ease financial strain while supporting both their peers and 宅男福利社Police parking enforcement efforts.

Tiger Ticket Forgiveness Day will be held April 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Young Hall Cafeteria. Students may have up to two eligible parking tickets forgiven by donating items based on their ticket amount: five cans/items for a $25 ticket, 10 cans/items for a $50 ticket, and 15 cans/items for a $75 ticket.

Handicap violations and tickets issued directly by 宅男福利社Housing are not eligible.

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The 宅男福利社 dedicated the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza on March 9, celebrating the enduring impact the NPHC has had on the 宅男福利社community for over 50 years.

Founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., the National Pan-Hellenic Council鈥攚idely known as the 鈥淒ivine Nine鈥濃�攚as established to unite historically Black Greek-letter organizations, provide a collective voice, and coordinate their efforts nationwide. Its member organizations include Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

宅男福利社President Dr. Todd G. Fritch reflected in his remarks on the plaza鈥檚 history, as well as the important role NPHC organizations have played in shaping the experiences, leadership, and success of 宅男福利社students.

鈥淎t UWA, students are our purpose,鈥� Fritch said. 鈥淭hat belief guides our work every single day, and it is reflected in the opportunities we create for students to grow, lead, and serve. The organizations represented within the NPHC embody those ideals in very powerful ways. Through scholarship, service, leadership, and lifelong sisterhood and brotherhood, NPHC organizations help students develop not only as scholars, but as leaders and professionals who go forward and make a positive difference in their communities.鈥�

For Byron Thetford, dean of students and interim vice president of student affairs, and Dr. B.J. Kimbrough, dean of graduate studies and campus culture liaison, the plaza represents a 10-year labor of love.

鈥淭his plaza did not start with brick and stone,鈥� Thetford said during the dedication ceremony. 鈥淚t began with a student-driven vision and conversations with faculty and staff. That effort eventually led to a meeting with Dr. Kimbrough, 宅男福利社Police Chief Josette White, and Dr. LaJuan Hutchinson, associate professor of physical education and advisor for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., to explore how we could more visibly recognize and celebrate the rich history and contributions of the Divine Nine at UWA.鈥�

A combination of fundraising efforts, grant support, and encouragement from University leadership helped bring the long-envisioned plaza from concept to completion. UWA鈥檚 Student Government Association voted last year to contribute ancillary funds from student fees to help pay for a portion of the plaques and landscaping around the plaza.

鈥淭his plaza is more than a space鈥攊t鈥檚 a symbol,鈥� Kimbrough said. 鈥淚t is a visible reminder of the rich history and cultural pride of the Divine Nine and a place where students can see their identities, traditions, and contributions reflected in the physical landscape of UWA鈥檚 campus.鈥�

Standing as a permanent tribute to the impact of the Divine Nine had at UWA, the plaza is an installation that project coordinators hope will serve as a place of pride, reflection, unity, and celebration for years to come.

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