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Cardinal & Cream
- The Cardinal and Cream is the official campus newspaper of Union University. Budgeted as a part of the Communication Arts Department, the newspaper is published biweekly and is distributed to students, faculty, staff and administration without charge.
  The Cardinal and Cream is written and edited by students under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Staff positions are available for any student enrolled in classes at Union and particularly those interested in journalism or a related communications field. The campus newspaper enhances the experiences of students in writing, layout, editing, photography, advertising and journalism administration.
  An editorial board works closely with the advisor and oversees the publication. This newspaper holds membership in the Associated Collegiate Press, Southeastern Journalism Conference, Baptist Press Collegiate Journalism Conference, and the Society for Collegiate Journalists.
- Faculty/Staff Advisor: Julia Duin
- Student President: Beth Byrd
The Torch
- The Torch is a student literary magazine published annually under the direction of an appointed student staff. Its contents are taken from the best student writing and artwork of the year, which may be selected from among presentations in the normal course of class work and from those submitted directly to the Torch staff. Poems, short stories, essays, and art work are welcomed.
- Faculty/Staff Advisor: Bobby Rogers
- Student President: Whitney Williams

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Upcoming SGA Events

Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Available - more info - 2:00 p.m.

Applications are available for freshmen students who are interested in serving on SGA. To apply, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/freshmancouncil.cfm
Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Howdy Party - 8:00 p.m.

Join SGA and the rest of the student body to kick-off the fall semester! Catch up with friends and enjoy free snacks!
Aug 30, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
Sep 4, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Sep 18, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Oct 2, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Oct 15 - Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Available - 8:00 a.m.

For more information on running for a SGA Executive Office, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/campaign.cfm
Oct 16, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Oct 30, 2013 - SGA: Ask the Doc - Student Senate with Dr. Dockery - 9:30 p.m.

Dr. Dockery will be the guest speaker at Senate this Wednesday at 9:30pm in Harvey Auditorium. Come prepared to ask questions and find out the latest information affecting the Union community. There will also be a time of regular Senate legislation. The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Due - 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Leadership Program Events

Aug 16 - Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus (New Student Orientation) - more info - 9:00 p.m.
Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 2:00 p.m.

Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
Sep 24, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.
Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Leadership Conference - 9:00 a.m.
Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
Feb 10 - Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Available - 8:00 p.m.

Apply to be a 2014 Focus leader! Applications and letters of recommendation are due by February 28 at 4:00pm. Complete the online application here: http://www.uu.edu/studentservices/orientation/focusleaders.cfm
Feb 21, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 11:00 a.m.

Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
Apr 8 - Apr 9, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.

Upcoming SAC Events

Aug 18, 2013 - SAC: Game Show - 8:30 p.m.
Aug 23, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn - 8:00 p.m.
Sep 27, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn (Family Weekend) - 2:00 p.m.
Oct 5, 2013 - SAC: A-maz-ing Festival (Corn Maze) - 2:00 p.m.
Nov 2, 2013 - SAC: Casey Jones Festival - 2:00 p.m.
Dec 5, 2013 - SAC: Carl Perkins Christmas (Bowld) - 4:00 p.m.
Dec 6, 2013 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
Jan 10, 2014 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
Feb 14, 2014 - SAC: V-Show early Audition - 2:00 p.m.
Feb 22, 2014 - SAC: Homecoming Concert - 2:30 p.m.

Office Contact Information

Office phone: 731.661.5094 or 731.661.5244
Office fax: 731.661.5017
Mailing address:
Campus Box 1806
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305