University of North Alabama

Students

Student life at UNA is vibrant and offers an experience that will be cherished forever. The Student Government Association (SGA) at University of North Alabama is the voice of the student body. It provides various services to protect and defend the rights and responsibilities of the University students. The Student Government Association promotes cultural, social, and educational welfare to create a spirit of unity among students. There are several on-campus clubs and organizations. Students can either join an existing club or create a new one.

The University of North Alabama has a strong Greek scene. There are several fraternities and sororities governed by the Inter-Fraternity Council, National Panhellenic Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council. They organize various events and programs. The Greek life sponsored programs include Greek Awards, Greek Retreat, Greek Week, NPHC Week, Pahellenic Auction, and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. Homecoming is an important University sponsored event. The Greek organizations include:

• Alpha Tau Omega
• Delta Chi
• Kappa Sigma
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Alpha Gamma Delta
• Delta Sigma Theta
• Zeta Phi Beta

University Publications:

Flor-Ala is the student-run weekly newspaper that provides campus, local, and regional news to the University community. It was established in 1931.

The Diorama is the campus yearbook, produced throughout the academic year. Lights and Shadows is the art-literary magazine of the University that is published yearly. All students can contribute their original art work for the literary magazine.

The newspaper and yearbook are staffed by the scholarship students who work as executive and associate designers, editors, staff members, and photographers.

Campus Facilities:

UNA has the most scenic campuses in Alabama. It boasts a pedestrian-friendly setting in Florence’s historic district. The marvelously restored historic buildings include the 18th century and early 19th century halls and classroom facilities that are worth beholding. Wesleyan Hall is one the University’s oldest buildings where the well-known Civil War General William Tecumseh coined the truism “War is hell.”

Some of the important landmarks in the campus include Laura Harrison Plaza, Wesleyan Hall and Bell, Rogers Hall (Courtview), Bibb Graves Hall, Coby Hall, The Guillot University Center, Collier Library, The Memorial Amphitheater, Opler Clock, Keller Hall, Willingham Hall, and the President’s Home.

Collier Library includes nearly 330,000-volumes of several notable musicians, actors and writers. The script collections include those of actors Ernest Borgnine, Lucas Black, Elinor Donahue, Tom Cherones, and Noble Willingham. The library includes extensive collection of books related to the academic curriculum. The students seeking online education can also access the references available online.

Housing and Dining:

The department of Residence Life at UNA fosters friendly, diverse residential communities which create a sense of active learning environments to augment the students’ commitment in their own personal development as well as academic success. Some of the important residence halls include Appleby East and Appleby West for women; Lafayette Hall Home for Honors students; LaGrange Hall; and Life House. Apart from providing housing facilities to the students, these residence halls also feature a recreation center, health and wellness center.

Dining on campus is a significant part of the college experience. Students, faculty, staff, and guests can enjoy affordable dining on the UNA campus. Sodexo Campus Services provides food services ranging from local dining plans to birthday cakes and the catered events. Sodexo boasts a variety of dining options including meal plans. Flex Dollars, also known as Dining Dollars, are used to purchase food and beverages at the following dining locations at UNA:

• Towers Dining Hall, an all-you-care-to-eat dining facility
• The Roar Store, a convenience store
• The GUC Food Court at the Guillot University Center
• Jazzman’s, a full-service gourmet coffee bar

Places of Interest:

The University is located just a few blocks from the Tennessee River in Florence, one of the four cities jointly known as the Shoals. The Shoals area is steeped in culture, arts, and entertainment. It presents various sightseeing options and things to do for the students and visitors. Some of the important places of interest include FAME Studios, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the Wilson Dam, the hometown of Helen Keller and W.C. Handy, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and more.