TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama’s Students in Free Enterprise team will host the 2007 Tuscaloosa Walgreens’ SIFE Team Training Conference for area teams Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007.

The training is one of 25 conferences that will take place through Nov. 3. Topics to be covered include: Understanding the SIFE Judging Criteria, Identifying Quality Projects, Reporting Economic Impact and Preparing for Your Career.

The Walgreens’ SIFE Team Training Conference is open to all Students in Free Enterprise teams, known as SIFE teams, who want to learn more about the teams and network with local teams and partner companies.

Interested parties should contact the SIFE USA Program Department at 800/235-9585 for more information or to register for the conference.

The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is in the midst of planned, steady enrollment growth with a goal of reaching 28,000 students by 2010. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.