UAB Campus ServicesUAB is a city within a city. Behind the classrooms and patient rooms are numerous services available to those who work and live within the UAB community. The following is a growing list of those services and information on how to access them. Alumni Affairs
Parking and Transportation Services provides escort services Monday ? Friday, 5:15 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. UAB Police Dispatchers take the calls from 10:15 p.m. until dawn and will dispatch a UAB police officer or security officer to the customer?s location. Dial 934-8772 for escort. Designated white telephones are located in twelve classroom buildings as well. Request escort brochures from Parking and Transportation Services. Direct escort service concerns or issues to the department in charge of said services during their time of operation. Facilities UAB Facilities provides maintenance for both the hospital and campus, project management services, building and grounds services, minor construction and renovation and campus planning and design, Financial Affairs The mission of UAB Financial Affairs is to safeguard UAB's financial integrity while simultaneously accommodating the needs of the UAB community by providing relevant information and service, and to promote a creative approach to financial planning and problem-solving. Hill University Center The Hill University Center is the focal point of UAB campus life. The five-story building houses the following student services and offices: Student Life, Student Activities, Student Publications, University Programs, Undergraduate Student Government Association, The Campus Card Office, Registration, Minority Recruitment and Retention, College Admissions, General Studies, Financial Aid, Student Accounting, International Scholar and Student Services, Student Development, the Career Center, Testing, Academic Services, Disability Support Services, the Graduate School, and the Vice President for Student Affairs. Available services include the UAB Ticket Office, the University Bookstore, the Blazer Cafe, Jazzman's Cafe, Freshens, 24-hour automatic teller machines, check-cashing and notary public services, television and study lounges, and photocopying machines. Meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment are available for recognized UAB departments and student organizations. Scheduling Office: 934-8100. Fax: 934-2047. UAB Information Center: 934-8000. Human Resource Management HRM was created to serve the Employees of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It provides support to the institution through the departments of Benefits, the Child Care Center, Compensation, Development and Training, the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Relations, Employment, and Temporary Services. Information Technology Services The Office of the Vice President for Information Technology (OVPIT) provides a base level of centrally administered technology services to all members of the UAB community. These services include a centralized information technology (IT) help desk called the AskIT Help Desk,IT Desktop Support, support for researchers through High Performance Computing, support for distance learning, online educational resources and increased IT security. Additionally, Information Technology supports the university's administrative business and student systems, telephone system, operator and network services. Office of Planning and Analysis UAB's Office of Planning and Analysis (formerly Institutional Studies and Services) serves the UAB community and external constituents by providing data, information, and analyses related to students, faculty, staff, programs, financial resources, and policies. Offices are located in Suite 420 of the Administration Building and can be reached at 205- 934-2384 or 205-934-2090. International Scholar and Student Services Provides immigration services to international students and scholars on campus. 205-934-3328 Keys Physical Security is responsible for locks, alarm systems, cardkey systems, CCTV systems and key control. Our service Phone: 934-3708. Libraries UAB has three fine libraries, housing extensive and essential resources for students in any study area. The Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences (1700 University Boulevard ) is the primary resource for students in the Schools of Health Related Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, and Public Health. The Mervyn H. Sterne Library (917 South 13th Street) primarily serves students in the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. All students may use both libraries. Also, The Reynolds Historical Library (1700 University Boulevard) houses many unique items such as ivory anatomical mannequins, early publications of Benjamin Franklin, rare medical and scientific books and three of George and Martha Washington's letters to their dentist. Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is also a city library located at 2100 Park Place. Lodging Center for Advanced Medical Studies (CAMS): The Center for Advanced Medical Studies is UAB's home away from home for special guests and special meetings. It offers an elegantly appointed all-concierge facility for receptions, meetings, faculty retreats, dining, and overnight accommodations. Medical student extra-curricular activities are also headquartered at the CAMS. Phone: 934-6671. Fax: 975-4976. Reservations: 934-6670. Maintenance, Campus Campus Maintenance manages the operation and maintenance of lighting, plumbing, electrical distribution, air conditioning/heating systems, and finishes of all campus buildings. Phone: 934-3502; Fax 934-5355; Campus Maintenance Dispatch: 934-5353. Maintenance, Hospital Hospital Maintenance manages the operation and maintenance of lighting, plumbing, electrical distribution, air conditioning/heating systems, and finishes of all University Hospital Buildings. Phone: 934-6181; Fax 934-0955. Museums The Samuel Ullman Museum, a multi-functional facility, was created through the cooperative efforts of the Japanese and American citizens who desired to honor the life and work of Samuel Ullman, progressive Birmingham community leader and author of the poetic essay, "Youth." The facility was home to Ullman until his death in 1924 and is open by appointment only. Phone: 934-3328. Fax: 975-8360 News Service The Office of Media Relations prepares and distributes information about UAB people, activities and services through print and broadcast media locally, nationally and internationally. Staff members generate media/public relations initiatives to support all units of the University, including its individual schools and departments, the UAB Health System, and special projects. In addition, staff respond to calls from the media and the public requesting information and assistance. The goal of the office is to increase awareness of and support for UAB's educational, clinical and research efforts. Phone: 934-3883. Fax: 975-6147 Parking and Transportation Services Transportation Services provides the following services: operation, management, and maintenance of all parking decks and surface parking facilities for students, patients, employees, and visitors; Max bus service to remote parking facilities; campus taxi service; and provide operation of after hours escort service UAB Fleet Operations. This includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, vehicle purchases and leases, vehicle disposition, and operation of a gas station. Phone: 934-3513. Fax: 975-9529. Campus taxi: 975-TAXI(8294). Police Department Accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, the UAB Police Department has earned a reputation for excellence. The department?s philosophy of community policing integrates crime prevention, problem resolution, and community involvement in an unprecedented manner, enabling it to provide the support and service deserved by UAB students, guests, and employees. The department?s numbers are:
Printing and Mail Services UAB Printing and Mail Services is divided into the following areas: Printing and Reproduction, Post Office, and Bulk Mail. The Print Plant provides in-house printing and copying for the UAB campus. Its services consist of color and black and white printing. Other services include pre-press operations, typesetting, custom design, color separations, camera/stripping operations, binding, quick copying, and pick-up and delivery service for its customers. Post Office The UAB Post Office (205/934-4595) provides daily pickup and delivery of campus-addressed mail and processes outgoing first class mail for all departments by pre-sorting and delivering to the U.S. Postal Service?s Acceptance Unit. The USPS discounts this mail, providing a savings on postage that the UAB Post Office passes on to customers. The UAB Post Office is also a contract post office for the USPS, which enables it to provide services such as priority mail, package services, express mail, special delivery, certified mail, registered mail, money orders, and stamp sales. Bulk Mail, a part of the UAB Post Office, processes all mailings and handles collating, stapling, folding, inserting, labeling, sealing, and metering mail. Purchasing The Purchasing Department provides support and systems to ensure effective procurement of a wide range of products and services that support teaching, research and quality patient care. The Purchasing Department provides a customer service staff along with a buying staff to assist and direct UAB departments in selecting suppliers, issuing purchase orders, awarding contracts, expediting purchase orders and resolving vendor disputes. Mailing address: Purchasing Department, AB 620, zip 0106. Phone: 934-4515. Fax: 934-6719. Smolian International House Bertha and Joseph Smolian International House offering multi-functional house offering a variety of services and activities for international students and scholars in one place. Providing temporary accommodations for international students and visitors, the International House is a central focal point for programs and activities designed to foster a free exchange of information and international understanding. It offers an environment of support and encouragement to both Americans and people from other countries. Phone: 934-1205. Fax: 975-3226. Student Data Report Center (SDRC) Student Services see Hill University Center Telecommunications Services Temporary Services The Temporary Employment Service was established at UAB in October 1976. This agency provides the University with competent clerical, secretarial, service personnel to meet the staffing needs of requesting departments. Phone: 934-4030. Fax: 975-8370 Ticket Office The UAB Ticket Office is your campus source for acquiring the best seats to your favorite events in Birmingham. The UAB Ticket Office sells single tickets to events at the Alys Stephens Center, to UAB Blazers Basketball and Football home games, and to selected events sponsored by the Department of Student Life and other UAB organizations and off-campus agencies. Customers may also purchase discounted tickets to selected theater companies and theme parks. U.S. Postal stamps and stamps for international mail are also available. UAB students may purchase a discounted monthly U-PASS provided by the Birmingham - Jefferson County Transit Authority. Phone: 934-8001 Training and Development The Training and Development Office provides UAB and University Hospital employees with managerial and supervisory seminars; special courses designed for office professionals; New Employee Orientation; comprehensive computer training; two quarterly newsletters; as well as many other job-related educational opportunities in a continuous effort to improve the quality of service to both our internal and external customers. The Training and Development office is located in Medical Towers 416. Phone: 934-3359. Fax: 934-6530 Travel Services UAB Travel Services is a full service travel agency managed by UAB, in association with Adventure Travel. There are travel agents available to assist UAB students, employees and their families with business and personal travel arrangements, vacations, and meeting plans. Airline and hotel arrangements for groups are among the many services provided. In addition, special local, national, and international hotel rates are available exclusively through Travel Services. Passport/visa forms and U.S. State Department advisories are provided upon request. Phone - 444-1133 Toll free - 1-800-476-2952 Fax 444-4808 UAB Arena This versatile facility seats 9,000 for a concert in the round or 8,500 for basketball games. A curtain system creates a more intimate atmosphere for audiences for varying sizes, ranging from 1,200 to capacity. UAB HealthFinder Health Finder is a nationwide telephone service providing UAB employees and the public with easy access to UAB physicians and health care services. Registered nurses assist callers in evaluating their particular health care needs and refer them to an appropriate physician or service. Nurses remain on the line with the caller and the receptionist making the appointment to ensure satisfaction and, if necessary, provide further assistance. Call us Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 934-9999. Toll-free: 1-800-UAB-8816. Fax: 975-6095. UAB Periodicals All official UAB publications as well as dozens of other periodicals are provided within the Periodicals Division of the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Phone: 934-5310. Fax: 975-6339. UAB Reporter/The eReporter The UAB Reporter, a publication by and for the UAB community, is published once every two weeks by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Office of Public Relations & Marketing to highlight and explore the interests, objectives and achievements of UAB and its faculty and staff. The university's electronic newsletter, The eReporter, is delivered twice a week via e-mail to all faculty and staff. The UAB Reporter, which can be found online at www.uab.edu/reporter, publishes articles about UAB programs, research, policies, and people and features a campus calendar, clinical trials listings and classified ads. Contact the Reporter and eReporter by phone at 205/934-2040 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it User Services Video Production: Creative and Marketing Group: All the services of an in-house advertising agency can be found in this department within the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. It provides a full range of print and broadcast advertising services through a staff of account service representatives, copywriters, editors, graphic designers, and art directors. It produces academic catalogs, alumni magazines, and various other institutional pieces. Phone: 934-5310. Fax: 975-6339. Warehouse Services Warehouse Services consists of the Shipping and Receiving and Moving Departments for most departments at UAB. It picks up and delivers packages processed through Shipping and Receiving, which also has x-ray capabilities for security. Moving services are provided by the University Movers on a scheduled basis, Warehouse Storage are provided. Phone:.975-4454 Fax: 975-4454 Web Design and Development WBHM Public Radio WBHM-FM/Alabama Radio Reading Service (ARRS) WBHM, 90.3 FM is Birmingham's only full-service public radio station. The station provides public radio programming, including news and information, classical music and variety, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Alabama Radio Reading Service provides a special statewide service for print-handicapped Alabamians. This involves reading newspapers, books, and magazines, as well as providing specialized information programs geared toward print-handicapped individuals. WBHM Phone: 934-2606. Fax: 934-5075.ARRS 934-6576. Fax: 975-6061. 
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