TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama Student Government Association is hosting UA-AU Better Relations Day on Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Tuscaloosa.

The annual event, begun in 1947, brings together students, faculty and staff from UA and Auburn Universities to discuss the schools’ similarities and differences.

Some 120 attendees – including students, faculty and staff from both campuses -- are expected for the 2006 event.

The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a welcome event at the UA Gorgas House.

A luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. in “The Zone” at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Speakers will be the governmental lobbyists for both schools.

Media are invited to the event.

For more information, contact Sam Masters, UA student and SGA committee chair for the event, 256/390-4110, maste007@bama.ua.edu.