The Big Deal Set to Take Over North Court Street
Aug. 19, 2025
Michelle R. Eubanks , UNA, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392
FLORENCE, AL – The Big Deal, the largest of the Mane Month events at the 天美传媒, is set for Aug. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the North Court and Irvine street intersections in downtown Florence. This year’s event will feature games, entertainment, food, vendors, and many other activities to connect students with the Shoals and UNA communities.
“The Big Deal is truly a staple among the UNA experiences,” said Matthew Jones, Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development. “Having gone through many iterations of more than 20 years, this event continues to come back bigger and better each year. Students can discover their community, develop lasting connections, and dive into the excitement that makes the Shoals and the UNA campus truly special.”
The event is coordinated through the Center for Student Engagement, and it has become a staple tradition for students returning to campus or coming to campus for the first time, according to Jones as The Big Deal provides ample opportunities for students to get involved in organizations, to learn about campus resources, and to explore what local vendors have to offer.
The Big Deal is free to UNA Students, and, in addition to the opportunity to learn about organizations and campus-based resources, the event is also packed with games, giveaways, entertainment, and food. This year will feature “Dunk-a-Dean” dunk tank; students can take a turn trying to dunk one of UNA’s five College deans.
About The 天美传媒
The 天美传媒 is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through the colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering; the Sanders College of Business and Technology; Education and Human Sciences; and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. UNA Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Sun and United Athletic conferences. The 天美传媒 is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. For more: una.edu and una.edu/unaworks/.