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Blazer Spirit Council

CONTACT

Naisha Kohli, Executive Director
nkohli@uab.edu

Mi’Kasa Mitchell, Ed.D., Advisor
mmitche7@uab.edu

 

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Blazer Spirit Council 

The Blazer Spirit Council (BSC) is a student programming board that works to implement spirit & tradition activities for the student body. Programs include activities for Homecoming, Creed Week, and Grad Week as well as activities to support athletic engagement.

Mission:

The Blazer Spirit Council seeks to increase school spirit within the UAB community by providing inclusive programming that upholds the history, traditions, and values of UAB.

Goals

  1. Increase Blazer pride through intentional, student-led programming and initiatives.
  2. Engage UAB students, faculty, staff, and community members in creating new and celebrating existing UAB traditions.
  3. Place students at the center of the institutional conversation surrounding campus pride and in a position to sustain and create UAB traditions.
  4. Develop a sustainable, inclusive framework for planning and promoting spirit and tradition events and initiatives.

Values

Community - We believe it is important to participate in experiences that build connections to UAB and foster lasting relationships with our peers, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and sponsors, and the Birmingham community..

Growth - To support the mission of BSC, we believe it is critical to develop into leaders who practice and promote healthy behaviors and wellness, respect ourselves and others, and engage in activities to enhance our leadership skills.

Innovation – While we embrace the special significance of every UAB tradition and hope to keep each one alive, we believe it is also important to create new traditions and enhance current ones to meet the needs of all UAB community members.

Pride – We believe it is crucial to provide experiences that create excitement and spirit throughout campus all year long. We also seek to provide opportunities to transform students into proud alumni who exude the tenets of the Blazer Way and return every year filled with a deeper connection to UAB.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have completed 12 hours at UAB prior to applying & maintain 12 hours of enrollment during the academic year of service
  • Must have a 2.5 cumulative UAB GPA the semester prior to applying & maintain a 2.5 cumulative UAB GPA during the academic year of service
  • Must be able to meet bi-weekly during the Summer and weekly during the Fall/Spring
  • Previous involvement or participation in spirit and tradition events or initiatives such as Homecoming Week, athletic events, or other types of involvement at UAB is encouraged

 

  • Executive Director

    The Executive Director (ED) provides guidance and support in the planning and implementation for all events and initiatives and provides leadership to the executive board through meeting management and teambuilding activities. The ED assists with assessment and budget management. The ED also attends university-wide committee meetings to provide communication on behalf of BSC where applicable.

  • Administration & Outreach

    The Administration & Outreach area consists of the Guidelines & Operations Committee and the Marketing & Promotions Committee. These committees are tasked with overseeing functional operations of the board including but not limited to managing meeting minutes, tracking event attendance, reserving event space, working with event sponsors, requesting appropriate event equipment, and event overseeing rules & regulations. They develop creative marketing strategies to promote all events and oversee all social media accounts and promotional contests.

  • Programming

    The Programming area consists of the Green Team and Gold Team. These groups plan and implement large-scale annual spirit & traditions. They also plan activities associated with The Blazer Way. These groups ensure that all vendors, food, and any other necessary supplies are secured.

2024-2025 Executive Board Members

Naisha Kholi - Executive Director

Naisha Kohli

Executive Director

Rinn Mitchell - Director Administration & Outreach

Rinn Mitchell

Director
Administration & Outreach

Ananya Theneti - Director Programming

Ananya Theneti

Director
Programming

Adhvika Mahadevan - Assistant Director Guidelines & Operations

Adhvika Mahadevan

Assistant Director
Guidelines & Operations

Ashima Grover

Ashima Grover

Assistant Director
Guidelines & Operations

Samanvi Vootukuri

Samanvi Vootukuri

Assistant Director
Guidelines & Operations

Pranav Danasekar - Assistant Director  Marketing & Promotions

Pranav Danasekar

Assistant Director
Marketing & Promotions

Hana Hazeem  -  Assistant Director Marketing and Promotions

Hana Hazeem

Assistant Director
Marketing and Promotions

Sahar Suleman

Sahar Suleman

Assistant Director
Gold Team

Kelli Grimsley - Assistant Director Gold Team

Kelli Grimsley

Assistant Director
Gold Team

Arjun Ram - Assistant Director Gold Team

Arjun Ram

Assistant Director
Gold Team

Rachitha Avatapally - Assistant Director Gold Team

Rachitha Avatapally

Assistant Director
Gold Team

Channing Torbert - Assistant Director Green Team

Channing Torbert

Assistant Director
Green Team

Ash Pizarro -- Assistant Director Green Team

Ash Pizarro

Assistant Director
Green Team

Soorya	Ramesh

Soorya Ramesh

Assistant Director
Green Team