Lion Pride - Landmarks
Victory Flame
The Victory Flame is a monument on campus and at Braly Stadium that burns the week after a football win and the week of Homecoming.
Laura M. Harrison Plaza & Fountain
The Plaza, constructed in 2002, around a large Italian limestone fountain, occupies the former intersections of Morrison and Wesleyan Avenues and Seminary Street between Bibb Graves Hall, Keller Hall and the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat, which houses UNA’s live mascots. Harrison Plaza now constitutes the hub of UNA’s three pedestrian walkways and serves as the official entrance to campus.
Wesleyan Hall and Bell
Historic Wesleyan Hall, one of the most familiar sites in Northwest Alabama, was used by both Union and Confederate armies during the U.S. Civil War. The Wesleyan Bell tolled frequently throughout the late 19th century summoning Florence Normal School students to class. Sometime around 1910, the bell was removed from Wesleyan Hall and stored. Rediscovered in 2002, the 130-year-old Wesleyan Bell was restored to a prominent place on campus following construction of the Smith Bell Tower in 2004.
Rogers Hall
Rogers Hall, another one of UNA’s most distinctive structures, was constructed by in 1855 at the summit of Court Street (hence its original name, Courtview). The building was aquired by the University in 1948 and recently went under an extensive rennovation project that was complete in October 2007. Rogers Hall currently houses UNA Alumni Relations, University Communications, Vice President for Advancement, the UNA Foundation, and Planned Giving.
Bibb Graves Hall
Bibb Graves Hall, the University of North Alabama's main administrative building. Bibb Graves functions as the administrative headquarters of the university and houses the university president, vice president of Academic Affairs and the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and others. Most history and English lectures are held in Bibb Graves Hall.
Coby Hall
Coby Hall, one of the more recent additions to UNA’s campus, was donated to the university in 1990 by David Brubaker in memory of his wife, Coby Stockard Brubaker. Coby Hall is a popular site for teas, weddings, receptions and other campus-related social events.
Guillot University Center (GUC)
Named after one of UNA's most beloved presidents, the Guillot University Center constitutes the hub of UNA student life. Popularly known as the “GUC,” it houses the On-Campus Bookstore, the Post Office, food court and coffee shop, T.V. lounge, and the Academic Resource Center computer lab. The GUC also houses the Office of Student Engagement, University Events, Career Planning & Development, Judicial Affairs, Housing, Student Government Association, and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Performance Center and banquet halls, located on the second floor, hosts a variety of events including concerts, special guests, and comedy acts.
Collier Library
The 330,000-volume Collier Library houses the collections of several notable musicians, actors and writers, including W.C. Handy, acclaimed the world over as "father of the blues." The Pulitzer Prize Certificate and Collection of T.S. Stribling, one of the South’s premiere novelists and an alumnus of Florence Normal School, also is displayed in the library.
Script collections include those of actors George Lindsey, Lucas Black, Ernest Borgnine, Tom Cherones, Elinor Donahue and Noble Willingham. Also included are the scripts of science fiction legend Ray Bradbury and the memorabilia of fellow science fiction great, Forrest Ackerman. The Correspondence Collection of UNA alumnus and trustee Ronnie Flippo, a former U.S. congressman, also is stored in Collier Library.
The library also is the location of the George Lindsey Television and Film Collection, part of which is displayed in Norton Auditorium.
Memorial Amphitheater
The Memorial Amphitheater, located on the grassy commons between Guillot University Center and Collier Library, is another one of the most familiar sites on the University of North Alabama campus. Erected in 1934 as a memorial to World War I veterans, the Amphitheater is used for outdoor plays, concerts, pep rallies, and speeches. Much like the nearby Guillot Center, it is a popular site for socializing, lounging and studying between classes.
Opler Clock
The Opler Clock is located on Waterloo Road between Floyd Science Building and LaGrange Hall.
President’s Home
The President’s Home, completed in 1941. The home is currently occupied by President and Mrs. William G. Cale, Jr. the residence is located next to the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat, home of Leo III and Una, the university’s live lion mascots.
George H. Carroll Lion Habitat
The George H. Carroll Lion Habitat is a 12,764 square foot, climate-controlled facility located on the UNA campus the that houses the only two live lion mascots in the United States, Leo III and Una.
The habitat cost $1.3 million. Feeding and caring for the lions cost $35,000 annually. All costs of maintaining the animals are covered by charitable contributions.
Certified Alarm Company of Alabama provided a sophisticated alarm and surveillance system, which is monitored at all times. The facility exceeds all the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and American Zoo and Aquarium, a professional accrediting agency.
Leo III & Una
UNA's live lion mascot tradition began in 1973, when then-President Dr. Robert Guillot personally acquired a 12-pound lion cub, now known as Leo I, from a Knoxville, Tennessee, zoo. Since then, his birth date, April 14, has been celebrated as the official lion mascot birthday --- an annual event that attracts kindergarten and elementary school children from throughout the Shoals region.
Pride Rock
The University of North Alabama's Pride Rock tradition began in 1994, with the rock making its first appearance at a Lion football game on Sept. 10 at Braly Stadium against Alabama A&M. Pride Rock is a 60-pound, engraved granite stone with the actual paw print from Leo, UNA's live lion mascot.
The rock is used as a motivational tool for the Lion players. It is placed just behind the north end zone at all Lion home games and the players file past and touch the rock on their way on to the field. It serves as a reminder to the current Lion players of the proud tradition that has been established at the school, and of all the former players who have played a part in building that tradition. It also symbolizes the pride and unity of the team and the university. Pride Rock is also carried to all away football games. UNA Sports Information Director Jeff Hodges originated the idea of the Pride Rock after the home of the Pride of Lions in the movie "The Lion King".
Romeo & Juliet (coming soon)
