FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama’s Special Committee on Live Lions is seeking input from the campus and community on the possibility of continuing the live lion tradition at UNA.

“The Special Committee on Live Lions has requested feedback from the campus, alumni, and Shoals-area community via a survey,” said Dr. Lisa Ann Blankinship, co-chair of the committee and a Biology professor. “This is a key tool to help us evaluate campus, alumni, and community interest in and support of continuing the live lion tradition on campus.

“We greatly value and appreciate campus, alumni, and community member feedback.”

The committee was appointed by UNA President Dr. Ken Kitts in August in the wake of Leo III’s passing this year. Members include Dr. Blankinship; Dr. Kyrel Buchanan, from the Town and Gown Task Force; James T. “Tim” Garner, UNA Foundation; Kevin Haslam, Vice President for Advancement; Jim Page, UNA Board of Trustees; Dr. Lee Renfroe, Shared Governance Executive Committee; Megan Simmons, UNA staff; and UNA student Eleanor Vezina.

The survey is live and may be accessed via this link. The survey will close Friday.