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TIAA consultants back on campus in May
Schedule an in-person or virtual meeting to review your retirement goals with TIAA representatives; sessions begin May 4.
Watts to address well-being as a campus priority on international panelPresident Ray Watts will present on ways in which campuses worldwide can mobilize to address complex issues during the International Health Promoting Campuses Symposium May 12.
8 years running: UAB again honored as Tree Campus USAFor the eighth year, UAB is recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its work to nurture more than 4,400 healthy trees and engage students and employees in conservation.
Learn about Human Resources services, other organizations during Meet HR and Friends April 22Join UAB Human Resources for Meet HR and Friends 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22 on the Campus Green to meet representatives from Human Resources and other UAB departments and learn about their services, plus participate in giveaways and games, win prizes and more.
Strong credit rating leads to favorable bond sale for UABCredit strength and a strong financial outlook enabled UAB to negotiate the sale of bonds to fund new construction and refinance existing debt at extremely low long-term interest rates.
EACC’s one-at-a-time therapy option extended to all clientsThe UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center’s One-at-a-Time Therapy option is now available to all clients — including couples and families.
A message of gratitude on Employee Appreciation DayChief Human Resources Officer Janet May and President Ray Watts express their thanks to all UAB employees, who continue to exemplify their commitment to UAB’s mission and shared values.
Campus masking policies under review as COVID-19 cases declineUniversities nationwide are beginning to move to mask-optional policies as the surge from the omicron variant wanes, and UAB leaders and health experts monitoring COVID cases are expressing optimism while still urging caution. As a result, masks are still required indoors on campus while health and safety protocols — including masking policies — are reviewed for non-clinical facilities.
A new student cohort is coming to campus. Here are 5 ways you can support them.Through UAB’s new membership in the Amazon Career Choice Partner Network, Amazon employees can attend UAB with the help of tuition assistance.
Help keep UAB’s campus accessible with these scooter tags from Disability Support ServicesParking micromobility vehicles like scooters and bikes improperly can prevent Blazers from accessing sidewalks, ramps, doorways and more. New informal violation tags from DSS enable Blazers to educate riders on better parking practices.
Construction of new campus child-care facility advancesThe new center, which will serve more than twice as many children and greatly expand the capacity to care for infants, is slated to open in summer 2023.
Your questions answered from Jan. 12 student town hallSenior leaders respond to questions about remote learning, building ventilation, vaccination and more.
Your questions answered from Jan. 12 town hallSenior leaders respond to queries on masking, working from home, the omicron surge, vaccine requirements and safety, and more.
Seventh Avenue road closure begins next weekBeginning Jan. 17, Seventh Avenue South between the 16th and 18th Streets South will be closed for approximately three weeks to enable infrastructure to be installed in preparation for construction of the new Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility.
$300 loans provide lifelines — and learning — for studentsFast loans from UAB’s Regions Institute for Financial Education are available in as little as 24 hours. They can help any Blazer student experiencing unexpected loss of income, housing or medical issues, or a transportation emergency.Our best photos of the yearEach year, UAB’s official photographers capture thousands of images as they document the incredible variety of events and personalities that make up our community. Here are some of our favorite photos from the past 12 months.
As simulation efforts expand at UAB, a new structure focuses on growthOne of the largest simulation groups in the country will become two separate teams as of July 2022 to meet current and future growth: UAB Clinical Simulation for the Health System and the Office of Interprofessional Simulation for the academic campus.Did you hear the buzz? UAB is now a Bee Campus USAFor its work to promote bee conservation and growth on campus, UAB has been named a Bee Campus USA by Bee City USA, which recognizes, supports and encourages pollinator conservation in towns, cities and counties across the country.
UAB plans to keep indoor masking through 2021UAB’s safety protocols are proving largely effective, and the university plans to continue to require masking indoors until the end of the calendar year while it monitors changes in viral transmission.
Roughly 90 percent of UAB employees vaccinatedIncentive reporting helped UAB get a more accurate view of its vaccinated employees — and students — and the numbers are encouraging.
Open enrollment for benefits is underwayUAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits will be held Oct. 22-Nov. 8. Eligible employees can choose among dental, vision and health insurance plans, plus voluntary plan options and tax-deferred spending accounts for health and dependent care for 2022.
4 ways you can buy UAB merchWant to buy licensed UAB merchandise but aren’t sure where to get it? Find convenient options on campus, online and at Protective Stadium.
Changes in public service loan-forgiveness program may benefit UAB employeesThe U.S. Department of Education announced some short-term changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that may make it easier for UAB and UAB Hospital employees to get debt relief while it pursues long-term changes in the program.
Voluntary benefits to be offered during open enrollmentUAB employees also will have the option to select insurance to cover accidents and identity theft and/or participate in a pet-care discount program during open enrollment.
9 ways to reduce your health care costs in 2022Nationwide, the cost of everything is rising, and UAB is working to balance the impact of these costs on its employees and the organization. Here are some things you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
Premium rates for health, dental and vision available for 2022For the second year, UAB employees will be offered premiums that are mostly flat or decreased.
Missed the first UAB Football home game? Experience the new Protective Stadium in these 12 photosRelive UAB Football’s first night under the Protective Stadium lights in these photos from UAB photographers — and check out a recap video featuring the sights and sounds of this new era for the Blazers.
Vision coverage from VSP is available during open enrollmentUAB offers vision benefits, and eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC will have the option to choose or decline that coverage during the open enrollment for benefits Oct. 22-Nov. 8.
You’ve probably seen the UAB Cares signs — here’s what they meanThe network of prominently displayed signage and murals aims to reach people in moments of struggle and is part of a larger initiative focused on supporting and assisting the entire UAB community.
Dental coverage from BCBS is available during open enrollmentUAB will offer dental insurance during the annual open enrollment for benefits, and eligible employees must choose or decline that coverage between 7 a.m. Oct. 22 and 5 p.m. Nov. 8.
Why are our COVID safety strategies different than fall 2020?Why have we changed our safety strategies in the past year? In one word: data. We didn’t know then what we know now. Here are five things to consider.
3 traditional health plan options available for 2022UAB’s medical plans offer one plan design change for 2022: coverage for infertility treatment.
Annual campus security and fire safety report is onlineThe 2021 UAB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the UAB Police Department website or in a downloadable PDF. For a print copy of the report, call 205-934-4649. The report contains resources, procedures, criminal statistics, a fire safety report and more.
UAB to raise minimum wageUAB and UAB Medicine will raise the minimum wage for full-time regular status employees from $13 per hour to $14 per hour in January 2022, with additional raises planned in coming months.
Faculty and staff to get extra holidays at year’s endUAB and UAB Medicine also will observe Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 as holidays to provide employees additional time to spend with their families and friends.
Consumer-driven health plan continues to gain favor among employeesViva Choice — UAB’s consumer-driven health plan (CDHP) — is an alternative to traditional Viva and Blue Cross health care plans offered to eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC during the annual open enrollment for benefits Oct. 22-Nov. 8.
5 things to know about open enrollmentThis week, UAB HR Benefits begins rolling out information about open enrollment to provide benefit-eligible employees time to review upcoming changes and make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
5 fellow employees you’ll meet at Protective StadiumLong-time season ticket-holders — and a proud first-timer — reveal what they love about Blazer Football and what they’re looking forward to most at UAB’s first home game Oct. 2.Employees may use donated sick leave to care for dependents affected by COVID-19Subject to certain conditions, UAB will allow up to 14 calendar days of dependent care leave to enable employees who cannot work remotely to stay home with an immediate family member who is quarantined due to COVID-19.
3 things to know about a change in the general wage structureThe two-digit code, or grade, UAB uses to categorize job titles within salary ranges will be replaced with a three-digit code, effective Sept. 1.