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

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THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT. Evciy day, sludcnts Hdck to the I ' liiwrsity Cciilcr so Ihoy can talk lo Iriciids and relax iii hctween classes, Pluiln by Shannon Wells. LASTING TRADITIONS social science departments for the university. In contrast, the Guillot University Center, built in 1988, is the most modern building on campus and portrays the cultural diversity of the students with the Court of Flags that represents thirty-four countries and hangs in the atrium. The history represented in not only the buildings, but also the grounds and landscape of the college bridge the gap between the old and new. The environment of the campus is a peaceful one. Known for its old oak trees and Memorial Amphitheatre, UNA has a lot to offer those who appreciate nature and soli- tude. With a little over five thousand students, the campus is small enough to be friendly and familiar, but also advanced enough to offer the benefits of a larger university. For example, students are encouraged to participate in athletic programs which range from basketball to soccer. There are also over one hundred organizations which allow stu- dents to explore their ii. ' rpsts and further their education. In the future, the University of North Alabama hopes to continue to grow. A plan, approved in 1993 by the Boaid of ' lYustees, is in effect to expand the university ' s gradu- ate studies program and otlit r mtms. Although change is in motion, the students, the campus, and its history will rei i . foundation for Lasting Traditions. 4 IiitrodiK ' tiuii k ■

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LASTING TRADITIONS A HOMErOMING TRAIHTION. Sludi ' iit iiKinii .;itiiins add s|iirii tii ihi- ' aiii|ius l v pairiliii)! Ilii ' uiiidnus (iT Ihi ' I ' liivci-sily (VnU ' i. A FALL TRADITION. Ka h S. | rniiUT. sltidciils I ' nio.v Ihr piiiiic liinili glvi-ii li.v llic tinivcrsiiy Ki wclcoiiw rvcryom ' In school. IMinlos hy Shannnii WVIIs. Ti ' easuring the past, living for the moment, and turning toward the future are all objec- tives of students and faculty of the University of North Alabama. These ideals are accom- plished through ' ' Lasting Traditions. ' ' Our university has continued to evolve since its inception in 1830, but it has found strength in its stable foundation throughout the years. Tradition is a vital and omnipresent part of the university ' s structure. Students carry on these timeworn cus- toms from day-to-day, and each student takes a unique memory that continues the tradi- tion. One lasting tradition which was rekindled by the alumni is the Victory Flame and Victory Garden. It was rebuilt in the fall of 1995 so that we, the students, could experi- ence a tradition which was important for many years on this campus. The original Victory Flame was demolished in 1988 during the construction of the University Center. This spring marked the first time that students were able to see the flame burning again on campus in over eight years. The buildings on campus are a constant reminder of the culmination of histoiy that exists when new and old traditions combine. Wesleyan Hall, built in 1855, housed Confederate and Union troops during the Civil War and today is the home of several introduction :i

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iAINlNG REt-OGNlTION. Tlic women ' s soccer Icaiii was an cxciliiij; new idililioii to atlilctks. Photo by Shannon Wells. CAMIMIS BEAUTY. An art stiulcnl paints a watcrcolor of KoHcrs Hall on a snnny spring day. Uogcis Hall was acquired by the university in 1!M8. I ' holo by Shannon Wells. TRADITION AT ITS FINEST. Graduation Day is the time w hen stu- dents clo.se a chapter of their lives, (iraduate .-Xmy .Michael looks Ihoushlfnl duriiiR the sprint; c(Mcni(j- ny. [Miolo by SlKinnon Wells. REMEMBERING HEROES. On Veterans ' Day, the ROTC department held a ceremony in the Memoiial Amphitheatre in honor of those who fought for our freedom. Photo by Shaiuion Wells. Introduction 5