Shannon Thomason

Shannon Thomason

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Public Relations Specialist

thomason@uab.edu • (205) 975-8858

Specific beats include: The Arts at UAB; Alys Stephens Center ; AEIVA; ArtPlay ; Arts in Medicine; Student Affairs and Student Life; Career & Professional Development Services; Veterans Services; Lecture Series; Homecoming; Issues management ; Administrative News; College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Art and Art History; Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Department of Music; Department of Theatre; Department of Communication Studies; Institute for Human Rights; WBHM; National Alumni Society; The Graduate School; Development

A magician’s second act: earning a master’s degree as a full-time caregiver

A magician’s second act: earning a master’s degree as a full-time caregiver
As a caregiver to his adult son, Anderson was able to earn his master’s degree at UAB and turn his interest in magic arts into deception research and a second career in academics.

Students who represent highest level of achievement honored by UAB

Students who represent highest level of achievement honored by UAB
Casey Mahoney-Crane and Banks Stamp are the 2023 recipients of the Samuel B. Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies — the UAB Graduate School’s highest honor.

New UAB ArtPlay summer camps announced for 2023

New UAB ArtPlay summer camps announced for 2023
ArtPlay provides opportunities for students ages 6-18 to discover the artist within through musical theater and visual arts camps, all in an encouraging and welcoming environment.

UAB students will participate in the 2023 International Peace Conference, May 5-6 in Birmingham

UAB students will participate in the 2023 International Peace Conference, May 5-6 in Birmingham
Students of peace, justice and human rights at UAB will join global thought leaders in the two-day, immersive event — focused on the pursuit of peace at all levels of society.

Theatre UAB presents “Into the Woods” in a new way, April 12-16

Theatre UAB presents “Into the Woods” in a new way, April 12-16
Are we already in the woods? This production of Sondheim’s beloved play looks at the dangers society has created with sets inspired by Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces.

In April, explore UAB’s academic arts performances

In April, explore UAB’s academic arts performances

For “April is for the Arts,” the UAB College of Arts and Sciences highlights the extraordinary talent from across the college’s fine art academic units for a month of events.

See art from graduating BFA artists at UAB’s AEIVA from April 7-29

See art from graduating BFA artists at UAB’s AEIVA from April 7-29

The BFA exhibition is one of the UAB Department of Art and Art History’s premier events, culminating with a free closing reception Friday, April 28.

Author to discuss “Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust” on April 4

Author to discuss “Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust” on April 4

The UAB Institute for Human Rights presents W. Jake Newsome, Ph.D., whose book traces the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge and emblem of discrimination into a global symbol of pride.

Smokey Robinson live at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on April 21

Smokey Robinson live at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on April 21
Winner of a Grammy Living Legend Award, Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts Award, Robinson is America’s “greatest living poet,” who has crafted decades of beloved chart-topping hits.

UAB Department of Music presents PRISM concert March 27

UAB Department of Music presents PRISM concert March 27

The all-department concert will feature faculty and student performances, including solo and ensemble, choral, symphonic, piano, voice, percussion, chamber music, gospel, and more.

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