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Here’s what’s reopened on campus — with safety guidelines still in place
Some campus locations that previously were closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have reopened with safety precautions in place. Read more to learn where you can see art, buy UAB merch, dine in and work out on campus — all while staying safe and healthy.
This new mural in Health Professions fosters feelings of joy, unity and prideA new mural on the first floor of the School of Health Professions building captures what it means to be a Blazer in a variety of vibrant greens, yellows and blues.
Plans to return employees to campus are underwayThe two-phase reentry plan is a flexible solution that will enable students to return to full-time classroom instruction during the summer and fall terms, as directed by the UA System Board of Trustees.
Refer a future Blazer from your network of family and friendsProud to work at UAB and want a student to experience that same Blazer spirit? A new tool can help employees share key information about UAB with prospective undergraduates — and secure them a $250 book scholarship.
Plans in place to address expected COVID casesUAB officials expect weekly cases to be higher than the fall semester, but increased safety and testing strategies have been launched to control spread. The UA System will resume COVID-19 reporting Friday afternoon for the first time since in-person classes ended in November.
New art installation pays homage to math, science educationThe Townhouse Park is home to three laser-cut, stainless steel towers with programmed LED lighting featuring art patterns displaying chalkboard-style mathematical equations and the view through a microscope.
Schools, units find meaningful ways to connect — within limitsHere’s 7 alternatives to face-to-face team celebrations.
Blazer Express buses get a glow-upThe buses have a new Blazer-fied look, but they also incorporate new features to better help employees and students commute more easily and sustainably.
From renovations to new construction, these 9 spaces are transforming UAB’s campusUAB continues to implement its Campus Master Plan through new facilities and renovations to enhance instruction, research, technology and student life.
UAB shows strength in US News Best Colleges rankingsThe 2021 rankings demonstrate the university’s upward mobility and national recognition and "the great work being accomplished by our dedicated faculty, staff, students and leadership across campus."
UAB recognized as diversity champion in higher edINSIGHT Into Diversity magazine selected UAB because of the university’s continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion — even during a pandemic.
Magic City Eats is your on-campus food truckGrab an outdoor bite to eat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays on the Campus Green and pay by credit, debit, Dining Dollars, Blazer Bucks, Dragon Cash and MVP Swipes.
Harbert Institute funding 11 faculty, staff projects with high commercial potentialProjects will receive U.S. Economic Development Administration grant support for proof-of-concept and early-stage product development.
Shop Blazer Kitchen online this fallBlazer Kitchen’s Hill Student Center location will transition to online shopping during the fall semester to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 while continuing to provide assistance to students in need of perishable and non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items or school supplies.
Change your commute route Aug. 19-23 for student move-inAs students begin arriving on campus for the fall semester, UAB Transportation recommends traveling an alternate route to work during times when the highest number of students will be moving in to on-campus housing. We created a map to help you plan.
Staff, students can retrieve face masks from drive-thru pick-up station Aug. 21-22University staff and non-resident students can pick up their two UAB-branded cloth face masks during a mask distribution drive-thru 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 21-22 in Express Lot No. 4 at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and 10th Street.
4 things to know about Facilities, IT services this fallAs employees and students return to campus for the fall semester, UAB Facilities and Information Technology are adjusting certain services to accommodate social-distancing and hygiene protocols.
Meet the Townhouse Park, UAB’s newest green spaceFollowing the razing of the 1950s Townhouse Building in summer 2019, Blazers have anxiously awaited the new park space slated to take its place.
Restored Spencer Honors House stained glass a ‘reminder of our collective history’One of the most recognizable campus features, the three windows have watched over UAB throughout its five decades. Now, after painstaking restoration, new generations of Blazers can enjoy their beauty for years to come.
Virtual career fair to connect Blazers with 100-plus employers looking to hire despite the pandemicThere’s just as much opportunity now for UAB students and alumni to make their next moves as there would be in more traditional times. This event will help connect them to employers and opportunities for professional growth. Regi
Benevolent Fund continuing to help employeesApplications for the Employee Assistance Program should be submitted by email, and Blazer Kitchen will provide pre-packed bags via drive-thru at Medical Towers noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Access to academic, social buildings restrictedWhile UAB transitions to remote teaching and work in response to the global outbreak of COVID-19, all academic buildings, including UAB Libraries, are restricted to individuals with ONECard access.
Looking to the future with Dr. Francis CollinsIn a talk at UAB on March 6, the NIH director shared his thoughts on exceptional opportunities for science and young scientists — and highlighted several exciting UAB projects.Zone C parking closed through Feb. 14Students who normally park in Zone C can park in zones A, B, D, E and F for the remainder of the week.
Catch a ride with new rideshare serviceCatch a ride to many popular locations in downtown and West Birmingham for $1.50 per ride with Birmingham On-Demand, a vanpool service. Download the Via app to book a ride.
City’s smoke-free Health District includes UABA new website to help smokers and non-smokers navigate the law includes FAQs, links to resources and a map of the Health District boundaries.
Townhouse lot construction to wrap by end of JanuaryThe lot is being reconfigured into a partially paved green park space; the Lot 30 parking area will return after construction is complete, which is planned for the end of January 2020.
New mural adds color to the campus landscapeA lush growth of large green leaves and dragon wings against the city skyline translate the UAB brand into art that is Insta-worthy.
Change your commute route Dec. 13, 14 for commencementAs another class of UAB students graduates, UAB Transportation recommends traveling an alternate route to and from work during commencement activities Dec. 13 and 14. This map will help you plan.
Enjoy celebrations, avoid headaches this weekSeveral Homecoming and 50th anniversary events will affect parking, transportation and building access this week. Use this information to plan ahead, navigate campus and enjoy the fun.
Innovations in Wellness conference to honor leadership in the fieldTwo new awards will be introduced this year to recognize and encourage students and professionals in the community who have devised new approaches to promote healthy environments within Alabama.
Time to talk about free speech and hate speech on campusUAB will offer several opportunities for students, faculty and staff to explore free speech and hate speech on campus and across higher education, beginning with a community town hall Oct. 14.
Awards to bring hard-working faculty and students into the spotlightThe annual UAB Innovation Awards Breakfast highlights student, faculty, staff and community innovators for their contributions to research, innovation and entrepreneurship on campus.
Nominate a graduating student for the new Ever Faithful 50 honorStudent Affairs is launching a new honorary for graduating students who have aligned their successes with the UAB mission pillars of education, community engagement and research and innovation.
Townhouse lot construction to wrap by year’s endThe area is being reconfigured into a partially paved, green park space; the Lot 30 parking area will return after construction is complete. The 1950s building was razed earlier this summer.
Change your commute route Aug. 21, 24 for student move-inAs students begin arriving on campus for the fall semester, UAB Transportation recommends traveling an alternate route to work during times when the highest number of students will be moving in to on-campus housing.
6 new buildings that will transform campus in coming yearsUAB continues to implement its Campus Master Plan through strategic growth that includes six new facilities to enhance instruction, research, technology and student life.
Spencer Honors stained glass to undergo restorationThe 118-year-old building’s west window is currently being restored; the south has been removed and will be reinstalled within the month, and the east will be removed, repaired and replaced in the coming months.
10th Avenue ‘road diet’ makes Blazers safer, campus greenerThe southern side of campus is more bike- and pedestrian-friendly following a year-long redesign of 10 city blocks along 10th Avenue South to include brightly painted bicycle lanes and crosswalks.
Doctoral hooding, commencement ceremonies are Aug. 9-10Tina Kempin Reuter, Ph.D., and Professor Greg Pence, Ph.D., will carry the mace in the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies, respectively.