Email notifications are being sent to remind employees and students to change their BlazerID password as part of a new security standard, which requires a regular change in passwords — every 90 days for employees and every 180 days for students.

The State of Alabama Ethics Commission requires UAB employees who meet a certain salary threshold, or whose job includes management of state funds in certain capacities, to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interests form. As a reminder, the salary threshold is now $75,000, and individuals serving as supervisors are now required to file.

Nominate someone for the annual Janet L. Norwood Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in the Statistical Sciences by June 27. Details are online at www.soph.uab.edu. The winner will receive a cash prize and deliver an invited lecture Sept. 9.

James K. Kirklin, M.D., is a leader when it comes to giving. His gifts have created a heart transplant fund, visiting professorship, endowed fund in mechanical circulatory support and support for the Alys Stephens Center. Philanthropy, Kirklin says, “is an opportunity to invest in missions that have captivated my professional life."

Eighteen faculty and staff members were appointed to UAB’s Information Security Advisory Committee by Provost Linda Lucas, Ph.D., and Health System CEO Will Ferniany, Ph.D., who co-chair the UAB Enterprise IT Oversight Committee.

Classes needing to conduct face-to-face makeup sessions can meet April 12 (Tuesday/Thursday classes) or April 19 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes). Classes will meet on these Saturdays at the discretion of instructors.

Alabama-based Oral Arts has provided the School of Dentistry's student lab with the newest technology available, including applications such as CAD/CAM for software for milling dental pros­theses and restorations.

Important information has been posted for UAB faculty and staff regarding the UAB Educational Assistance Program. View changes made to the program for all academic terms beginning after Jan. 1, 2015. Employees should direct questions regarding the policy changes to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

James Allen Pittman Jr., M.D., who began his career here as a medical resident in 1956 and came to be considered a principal architect of the School of Medicine, passed away Jan. 12.  "He is one of the great people who, through his unwavering dedication, helped propel UAB’s growth into an institution that can and does change the world for the better,” said UAB President Ray Watts, M.D.

UAB Hospital made the Becker's Hospital Review list of "100 Hospitals With Great Women's Health Programs," because of the comprehensive, high-quality of care provided in areas such as gynecology, obstetrics, reproductive medicine and other women's health needs.

A schedule of the eight designated holidays for the year has been posted to the Human Resources site. More information on employee benefits is online.

The Herschell Lee Hamilton, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship honors the memory and work of the city's first African-American board-certified general surgeon, known for providing care to activists during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

The College of Arts & Sciences will open its new home for art instruction and professional galleries Jan. 16 to provide innovative opportunities for education, share the outstanding work of our faculty and students and attract acclaimed artists to UAB. The inaugural exhibit features works culled from the private collections of some of the city’s most dedicated art collectors. A complete schedule of events for 2014 is online.

New federal legislation has established the framework for a research network to study rare pediatric diseases, an idea UAB and Children's of Alabama have long championed. UAB Professor of Pediatrics David Kimberlin, M.D., who also is president of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, will represent Alabama on the implementation workgroup to coordinate with the NIH. UAB and Children’s will apply to become a primary site in the new network.

This public service announcement and poster contest is sponsored by UAB School of Public Health. Deadline for entries is March 24 and the screening event will be April 10.

UAB will implement a new password/passphrase standard effective Jan. 1, 2014 for all active Blazer ID users. This standard supports the Data Protection and Security Policy and is designed to improve the overall security posture on campus. This standard applies to all users and systems at UAB which use a BlazerID. Read more about the new standard requirements at uab.edu/it.

Campus Ride and Campus Escort services will be discontinued beginning Jan. 3, 2014. Those that have used these services in the past will now be encouraged to start using Blazer Express, the university's new campus wide shuttle system, which will launch Jan. 6, 2014.

Throughout the year and during the holiday season, UAB employees should be mindful that Alabama law restricts items they may receive from vendors. 

Provost Linda Lucas, Ph.D., has approved the UAB Online Academic Advisory Council's unanimous recommendation to adopt Canvas by Instructure as the enterprisewide learning management system for UAB, replacing Blackboard Learn. The transition will occur from Jan. 1 to July 31; Blackboard Learn will no longer be available after Sept. 30.

 

James K. Kirklin, M.D., is a leader when it comes to giving. His gifts have created a heart transplant fund, visiting professorship, endowed fund in mechanical circulatory support and support for the Alys Stephens Center. Philanthropy, Kirklin says, “is an opportunity to invest in missions that have captivated my professional life."

Alabama-based Oral Arts has provided the School of Dentistry's student lab with the newest technology available, including applications such as CAD/CAM for software for milling dental pros­theses and restorations.

The Herschell Lee Hamilton, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship honors the memory and work of the city's first African-American board-certified general surgeon, known for providing care to activists during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

UAB Health Services Foundation made a $75,000 contribution to the School of Medicine Department of Surgery to fund the James K. Kirklin, M.D., Endowed Lectureship in Cardiothoracic Sciences.

The naming of the Collat School of Business for longtime university supporters Charles and Patsy Collat was celebrated Nov. 4 with the unveiling of a sign. The Collat's donation of $25 million in gifts and pledges is the lead gift in The Campaign for UAB: Give Something, Change Everything, which has a $1 billion goal.

What do you want to change today? What would you give to make a difference in the world? UAB students and faculty encourage viewers to transform their passion into action in this new video for the $1 billion Campaign for UAB. 

UAB kicked off the public phase of The Campaign for UAB: Give Something, Change Everything, the university's largest fundraising campaign to date, announcing an ambitious $1 billion goal Thursday night. 

Longtime supporters Charles and Patsy Collat have been recognized for their $25 million in gifts and pledges to the School of Business.

UAB announces co-chairs and the theme of its ambitious five-year philanthropic campaign.

Classes needing to conduct face-to-face makeup sessions can meet April 12 (Tuesday/Thursday classes) or April 19 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes). Classes will meet on these Saturdays at the discretion of instructors.

Important information has been posted for UAB faculty and staff regarding the UAB Educational Assistance Program. View changes made to the program for all academic terms beginning after Jan. 1, 2015. Employees should direct questions regarding the policy changes to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

James Allen Pittman Jr., M.D., who began his career here as a medical resident in 1956 and came to be considered a principal architect of the School of Medicine, passed away Jan. 12.  "He is one of the great people who, through his unwavering dedication, helped propel UAB’s growth into an institution that can and does change the world for the better,” said UAB President Ray Watts, M.D.

UAB Hospital made the Becker's Hospital Review list of "100 Hospitals With Great Women's Health Programs," because of the comprehensive, high-quality of care provided in areas such as gynecology, obstetrics, reproductive medicine and other women's health needs.

A schedule of the eight designated holidays for the year has been posted to the Human Resources site. More information on employee benefits is online.

The College of Arts & Sciences will open its new home for art instruction and professional galleries Jan. 16 to provide innovative opportunities for education, share the outstanding work of our faculty and students and attract acclaimed artists to UAB. The inaugural exhibit features works culled from the private collections of some of the city’s most dedicated art collectors. A complete schedule of events for 2014 is online.

New federal legislation has established the framework for a research network to study rare pediatric diseases, an idea UAB and Children's of Alabama have long championed. UAB Professor of Pediatrics David Kimberlin, M.D., who also is president of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, will represent Alabama on the implementation workgroup to coordinate with the NIH. UAB and Children’s will apply to become a primary site in the new network.

Campus Ride and Campus Escort services will be discontinued beginning Jan. 3, 2014. Those that have used these services in the past will now be encouraged to start using Blazer Express, the university's new campus wide shuttle system, which will launch Jan. 6, 2014.

Throughout the year and during the holiday season, UAB employees should be mindful that Alabama law restricts items they may receive from vendors. 

Parking access will be added to the ONE Card this week for the Administration, Education and Shelby buildings, Cudworth Hall and the Ninth and 10th Avenue parking decks. If you have access to multiple lots/desk, hang on to your parking cards until all decks have been converted. Employees who have not received their ONE Cards should refer to the instructions on the ONE Card FAQ page.

The UAB community came out to support the CPS-3, becoming the largest single site enrollment in the United States with 1,209 participants.

Record enrollment which includes increases in total enrollment, as well as enrollment among freshmen, undergrads, master’s students and transfers announced.

UAB announces gift, set to name School of Business after Charles and Patsy Collat, the university’s biggest benefactors.

Rod W. Nowakowski, O.D., Ph.D., has announced that he will step down as dean of the UAB School of Optometry.

Effective Oct. 1, 2013, the newly formed Department of Neurosurgery will increase the profile of an internationally renowned program.

Brand, Web and Social Media tool kits provide standards and guidelines, downloads and forms, marketing resources and other support

One of the nation’s most respected programs will benefit from the synergy and expertise of Nursing’s advanced-practice faculty

IT has implemented several new forms of communication, including a monthly electronic newsletter, town hall meetings and notifications of job postings within IT.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to take part in the university’s outreach efforts at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

UAB’s AMC21 plan aims to make UAB the preferred academic medical center of the 21st century.