The Big Deal to Take Over North Court Street

Aug. 19, 2024

Michelle R. Eubanks , UNA, at meubanks@zo23.com, 256.765.4392

FLORENCE, AL – The Big Deal, the largest of the events to take place during Mane Month at the University of North Alabama, 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 UNA journey truly begins,” Jones said. “They can discover their community, make lasting connections, and dive into the excitement that makes the Shoals and the UNA campus so special.”

The event is free to UNA 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 University of North Alabama

The University of North Alabama 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; 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, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. UNA Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Sun and United Athletic conferences. The University of North Alabama 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: zo23.com and zo23.com/unaworks/.