TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama is preparing to welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students with this year’s annual Bama Blast scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. on the Quad.

Bama Blast is an event designed to welcome all incoming freshmen and transfer students with free food and live entertainment, while giving students a chance to meet each other before classes begin Aug. 23.

2006 Bama Blast events include:

4 p.m. - TCBY Ice Cream Social, Climbing Wall (sponsored by UA’s Corps of Cadets) and Class Location (find your classes with the help of an Avanti Team member)

5 p.m. - Welcome at Denny Chimes

5:15 p.m. - Elephant Stomp from the Quad to Bryant-Denny Stadium

5:30 p.m. - Roll Tide Pep Rally at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Meet Eli Gold, Alabama cheerleaders, the Million Dollar Band and Big Al

6:30 p.m. - Taste of Tuscaloosa with food from various restaurants and live entertainment from Tuscaloosa’s 95 Reasons and comedian Alexandra McHale.

For more information, contact Beth Mann, UA Orientation and Special Programs, 205/348-9306, beth.mann@ua.edu or go to http://www.uafreshmanconnection.com