What are the 5 things housed in the SIL office?
Events & Activities, Fraternities & sororities, Leadership development & programming, Volunteer opportunities unities, and student organization opportunities (RSO).
What are some examples of events & activities that happen in the SIL?
Blazer spirit council and blazer production assistants host events like homecoming week, creed week, UAB’s got talent, and connect fest.
What are some examples of fraternities & sororities in the SIL?
Infraternity council - 8 frats
Multicultural greek council - 2 frats and 2 sororities
National Panhellenic council (D9)- 4 frats and 4 sororities
College Panhellenic - 6 soroities
What are some examples of leadership development & programming in the SIL?
First impact, freshman leadership experience, UAB ambassadors, student government, and student leadership selection
What are some examples of volunteering opportunities in the SIL?
The leadership & service council and serve 205 host events such as into the streets and MLKs beloved community through blazer pulse.
What are some examples of student organization involvement n the SIL?
SIL helps students who want to get involved in student orgs with the help of pathfinders.
What do pathfinders do?
They serve as involvement mentors to help students get involved in campus.
What are campus wide service projects?
Into the streets and MLKs beloved community
How many fraternities and sororities does UAB have?
26 fraternities & sororities under 4 councils.
What is USGA?
Undergraduate student government association. The represent the undergraduate student body by advocating and giving them a voice.
What two publications does the student media office produce?
Kaleidoscope and Aura
How often is kaleidoscope published?
Its updated frequently online but the paper copy is published once a semster.
What is the name of the UAB radio station and where is it located?
BlazeRadio and in the student media office.
Where is the intramural program located?
The campus rec center
What intramural sports does UAB offer?
Spring - basketball, kickball, pickle ball, and softball
Summer - sand volleyball, ping pong, 3v3 basketball
Fall - flag football, outdoor soccer, battleship
What club sports are available at UAB?
Badminton, cricket, ultimate frisbee, swimming, table tennis, golf, mens volleyball, mens rugby, and spikeball
Intramural vs club sports
Intramural sports are for students of all levels of experience and competition. Club sports are more competitive and involve other teams and universities.
What is the adventure rec?
It provides a variety of ways for students, faculty, and staff to get involved outdoors. Access fees may apply.
What activities do the adventure rec offer?
Trips (skiiing, mountain biking, backpacking, and camping), equipment rental, team building, and the indoor climbing wall