University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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THE FALL EXAM SCHEDULE was moved up three days because of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. A discussion was held in the SGA lodge between academic deans and concerned students. Here, Dean Joseph Thomas tells students why the change was made. (Photo by Pat Hood) CAMPUS EXPANSION this year included annexes to Collier Library and Flowers Hall. A construction worker gets a high level view of the campus while completing the annex to Collier. (Photo by Pat Hood) Introduction 7

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ttHLl American medical students wlio were studying in Grenada and to make the island safe. Of course, students on campus were concerned, but somehow it seemed too distant to really interfere with everyday life. But interaction with the local community was another matter. Impact was strong in both directions. Rather than seeming like a small is- land independent of the surrounding area, the university and the Shoals community constant- ly took advantage of each other ' s resources. Community theatre benefited greatly from university students whether they were acting or directing. The Miracle Worker, which was per- formed during the Helen Keller Festival this summer, was composed almost entirely of cam- pus students. Another way the university helped the Shoals was through the Speakers Bureau. This service has some 50 faculty and staff members available to speak to civic clubs and organiza- tions on hundreds of topics. Topics include such things as economic predictions, computer liter- acy, the aging syndrome, physical fitness and children ' s literature. But perhaps one of the greatest interactions was that between the university and the Tennes- see Valley Authority, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. The university and TVA signed a contract in April which called for cooperative research demonstration and development projects. To- gether the two forces will conduct such activi- ties as promoting fertilizer and energy technol- ogy and creating jobs to improve the economy. UNA ' S Industrial Research and Extension Cen- ter acts as the administrative body for research projects designated by TVA. This year will be remembered not only for a cooperative spirit but also for numerous accom- plishments and rewards. Senior Pam Battles won the title of Miss Alabama and advanced to AFTER BEING BANNED from the meetings of the Academic Senate, Flor-Ala editors, Terry Pace, Sheila Walker, and Robert Palmer, went to a meeting anyway. Here Nancy Powers and Felice Green discuss the issue with the students. (Photo by Lee Puckett) the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City where she was second runner-up. All three student publications, The FJor-AJa newspaper. Diorama yearbook, and Lights and Shadows art and literary magazine received Ail- American ratings, the highest rating given by the Associated Collegiate Press. Lights and Shadows went on to become one of only five college maga- zines to receive a Pacemaker Award from the ACR Another accomplishment was seen in the commercial music field. As one of the few uni- versities in the country offering a major in com- mercial music, this campus has the advantage of being located just across the Tennessee River from the Muscle Shoals music industry. This year students produced, recorded, promoted and marketed a record. The Summer Orientation and Advanced Registration (SOAR) program for freshmen also received national recognition this year. It was featured on the program of the National Conven- (continued on page 8)

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Afet fe g S tion of the American College Personnel Associ- ation held in Houston, Texas. In sports it was a year for winning. Women athletes received the Women ' s Gulf South Con- ference All Sports Trophy. And the football team had one of its best seasons ever. With a 10-0-1 record in the regular season, they advanced into the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Lions won the first playoff game against Virginia Union, 16-14, but lost the second game to Central State of Ohio, 24-27. Coach Wayne Grubb was named Coach of the Year in the Gulf South Conference. The fall exam schedule was moved up three days because of the football playoffs. This an- gered a large number of students who felt that athletics were being placed before academics. A discussion was held in the SGA lodge between academic deans and concerned students. The new exam schedule remained, but students and deans had the chance to voice their opinions. Overall, people on campus seemed more willing this year to fight for their beliefs. After being banned from meetings of the Academic Senate, The FJor-AJa editors went to a meeting anyway. When they refused to leave, security was called in to remove them. In the end, the campus newspaper was granted permission to cover the Academic Senate meetings. ANYONE who would paint a purple lion ' s paw on her face definitely has school spirit. Cheerleader Carrie Medders cheers the football team during an NCAA Division II playoff game. (Photo by Grant Lovett) Some things, however, remained rather constant this year. Students still continued in the never ending struggle to up their G.P.A. ' s. And they still made time for enjoying their col- lege days. Whether the forces were as great as campus expansion or as small as a terrific party, they all combined to create a year of IMPACT. AFTER BECOMING Miss Alabama, senior Pam Battles went on to the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, N.(.. where she won second runner-up. Here she proudly walks down the runway. With her pageant I experience, Battles was a natural as special guest at the Miss IINA contest in March 1984. Her picture adorned the cover of the 1984-85 university catalog. (Photo by Lee Puckett)