Community news from UAB
Friday, February 04, 2011
Henry to run 500 miles to raise money to fight hunger
Joseph Henry will run 500 miles from Washington, D.C., to Ontario, Canada, to raise awareness for Universities Fighting World Hunger.
Friday, February 04, 2011
UAB, McWane issue healthy challenge to area children
More than 120 area children age 7-13 participated in a recent nutrition boot camp at McWane Science Center.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Gulf oil spill: Five priority study areas advised
The Institute of Medicine’s Expert Committee has pointed to five areas to address in the Gulf oil spill disaster.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Theatre UAB presents Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata”
In Aristophanes' comedic play "Lysistrata," the women take control and teach the men that you can't make love if you are busy making war.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Kasman to perform at Birmingham Music Club celebration
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Campus Rec Center employee plans 500-mile run for hunger
Joe Henry is planning to run 500 miles to raise $100 for the United Nations World Food Program.
Monday, January 31, 2011
UAB president honors leaders in diversity
UAB President Carol Z. Garrison recently honored six UAB community leaders during the 2011 President's Awards for Diversity.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama makes its largest donation yet to UAB
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama has presented its largest annual gift to UAB: $400,000.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Treating depression may help prevent weight gain in women
Belinda Needham was invited to brief Congress this past December on the topics of women, depression and obesity.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Study focuses on factors influencing children’s behavior
The Healthy Passages project will assess health behaviors in children — from physical activity and nutrition to violence.
