The Big Deal to Take Over North Court Street
Aug. 19, 2024
Michelle R. Eubanks , ĢƵ, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392
FLORENCE, AL – The Big Deal, the largest of the events to take place during Mane Month at the ĢƵ, is set for Thursday, Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at North Court and Irvine streets in downtown Florence.
The event, which is coordinated through the Center for Student Engagement, has become a staple event of the welcome-back events hosted for students returning to campus, according to Matthew Jones, Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development, as The Big Deal provides opportunities for students to get involved in student organizations, to learn about campus resources, and to explore offerings from local vendors.
“The Big Deal is more than just an event; it’s where the student’s ĢƵ journey truly begins,” Jones said. “They can discover their community, make lasting connections, and dive into the excitement that makes the Shoals and the ĢƵ campus so special.”
The event is free to ĢƵ students, and, in addition to the opportunity to learn about student organizations and other campus-based resources, The Big Deal is also packed with games, giveaways, entertainment, and food.
About The ĢƵ
The ĢƵ is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through the colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering; the Sanders College of Business and Technology; the Spencer College of Education and Human Sciences; and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, ĢƵ is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. ĢƵ Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of NCAA Division I and United Athletic conference. The ĢƵ is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. For more: www.una.edu and www.una.edu/unaworks/.