November 2014 - The Reporter
January 27, 2014
UAB Concert Choir to release new CD
The UAB Concert Choir will release a new CD on Jan. 28, to help fund the choir’s trip to the eighth World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia, in July. The $10 CD is available at digital outlets including iTunes, Amazon and the Department of Music’s online store. Proceeds will help fund the choir’s trip to the World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia, in July.
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Arts & Recreation
January 27, 2014
Big Idea Talk: "Does neuroscience undermine free will?"
The UAB Philosophy Department will lead public discussions on life's big questions. Assistant Professor Josh May will lead the discussion to be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Spencers Honors House. For each discussion, a member of the department will start things off with a 15-minute presentation of the topic to be followed by an open discussion. Direct questions to Kevin McCain, Ph.D.
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Events
January 27, 2014
Kerley's insights on religion in prisons published in new book
It is not uncommon for prison inmates to claim that a spiritual experience has changed their nature and made them a better person. Kent Kerley, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Justice Sciences, has heard these stories and examined religion-based programs to discover the effect they have on inmates who are still imprisoned. His findings will be published next month in his book, “Religious Faith in Correctional Contexts.”
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Research & Scholarship
January 24, 2014
New HR resources available
Our Retiree Resources Program provides information on temporary assignments, volunteer opportunities and more for UAB retirees. And the newly added Search Firm Guidelines includes step-by-step checklists and resource documents that may be helpful when seeking hiring assistance.
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Take Note
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.
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The Campaign for UAB
January 23, 2014
Hospice-style care can better comfort dying patients
Home-based hospice practices for terminally ill, hospitalized patients could reduce suffering and improve end-of-life care, according to a UAB study published online Jan. 21 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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Patient Care
January 23, 2014
Roberson, West take the reins of CNET
Erik Roberson, M.D., Ph.D., and Andrew West, Ph.D., have been named co-directors of UAB's Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics, which promotes the discovery, development and clinical application of novel treatments for these disorders
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Faculty Appointments
January 23, 2014
Warner among Top 10 influencers in banking information security
Gary Warner, UAB's Director of Research in Computer Forensics, has been named by BankInfo Security as one of the Top 10 influencers in banking information security. Warner is regarded as an expert in phishing attacks and international cybersecurity fraud. Along with directing the UAB Computer Forensics Research Laboratory, Warner is co-founder and chief technologist for Malcovery Security.
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Awards & Honors
January 23, 2014
Rimmer's rehab paper selected best of 2013 by AAP
James H. Rimmer, Ph.D., director of the Lakeshore Foundation/UAB Research Collaborative, received the award given annually by the Association of Academic Physiatrists to the lead author of the best paper published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “This is the first randomized controlled trial that demonstrated people with physical disabilities can make small, effective improvements in self-managing their health,” Rimmer said.
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Awards & Honors
January 22, 2014
Bill Clark named head football coach
UAB has named Bill Clark as the Blazers' new head football coach, replacing Garrick McGee. Clark guided the Jacksonville State Gamecocks to a record-setting 11-4 2013 season in his first year as head coach. More information about the announcement is online.
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Go Blazers!
