Summer 2010 Contents

Cover Story: Breaking Ground
UAB's National Alumni Society Raises Funds for Alumni House

Outstanding Commitment
Tom Lowder, Charles Collat, and Anne and Mike Warren Support Neurology Research

Bill Spencer
Remembering a Beloved Birmingham Native 

Standouts
UAB Supporters Alie B. Gorrie and Jane Comer Recognized at National Philanthropy Day

Silver Anniversary
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Hosts 25th Annual Fund-Raiser

Rehabilitation Research
Lakeshore Foundation Establishes Chair in School of Health Professions

Honoring Excellence in Scholars and Donors
University Honors Program Holds Reception

Pathology Professorship
Robert Mowry Honored in School of Medicine

A Pair of Celebrations
College of Arts and Sciences Hosts Scholarship Luncheons

Novel Neurologist
Steve Rudd Endowed Award for Public Health Communication Established at UAB

"King of Motown" Comes to the Magic City
2010 VIVA Health Starlight Gala Features Smokey Robinson

A Survivor Gives Back
James Estes Supports Lung Cancer Research Through UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

Moving Ahead
Gene Davenport and Paul Jones Contribute to Department of Neurology

Promoting Outreach
School of Dentistry Honors Mary Lynne Capilouto

No Presence Required
UAB SON’s Junior Board of Visitors Raises Scholarship Funds

New Arrival
UAB Women & Infants Center Dedicated

A Coach's Continued Example
UAB Legend Gene Bartow Brings Together UAB Athletics and Comprehensive Cancer Center

Passionate About Compassionate Care
Betty Morrison Honored at 2010 Palliative Care Dinner

Dean's Honor
Arol Augsburger Scholarship Established in School of Optometry

Coming Home
Donors and Students Reconnect at 2010 School of Medicine Scholarship Dinner

Promoting Education
SoCo Endows Scholarship in School of Optometry

A Friend in Deed
Ghayas Habach Supports Division of Nephrology

Living in a Materials World
Angela Belcher Receives Ireland Award as Distinguished Visiting Scholar

Hot Competition
UAB Pre-Law Advisory Board Holds Annual Event

Public Support
Ann Bridges Steely Gives Back to UAB’s M.P.A. Program

Creating Opportunities
Regions Bank Supports Marketing Sales Center

A Bold Move
UAB Dedicates New Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center

Pointing Toward Good Nutrition
BBVA Compass Sponsors MHRC Program Aimed at Kids’ Health