University of Alabama's class of 2028 forms script 'A' at Bryant-Denny Stadium

First-year students at the University of Alabama gathered Tuesday at Bryant-Denny Stadium for a special class photo.

Members of the class of 2028 formed a UA's script "A" logo in the middle of the field as part of freshman convocation.

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The convocation is part of UA's Weeks of Welcome (WOW), a series of more than 30 events throughout August designed to "roll out the crimson carpet" for new and returning students. Classes at UA began Wednesday.

The goal of WOW is to help students find resources, build a sense of community at UA and have fun.

On Aug. 29, students can learn more about student organizations, UA departments and community vendors during Get On Board Day on the Quad. UA will also have a student tailgate event on the Quad on Aug. 31 before the Crimson Tide's home football opener against Western Kentucky.

Looking ahead, UA will host Family Weekend on Oct. 11-13 when Alabama will play South Carolina. Family Weekend is designed for parents to reconnect and spend time with their UA student, experience UA's gameday traditions and explore Tuscaloosa.

During the last week of October, UA will hold homecoming festivities. Among the activities scheduled are a bonfire and pep rally on Oct. 25 on the Quad and an Oct. 26 parade before the Alabama-Missouri football game kicks off.

Reach Ken Roberts at ken.roberts@tuscaloosanews.com .

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