November 2014 - The Reporter
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.
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People
January 16, 2014
Savage to chair accounting and finance
Professor Arline Savage, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance in the Collat School of Business. Savage, who directs the Master of Accounting program, will begin her duties in August. “Accounting is the third largest undergraduate program at UAB, and we have a strong tradition of producing exceptional accounting and finance students. I expect we’ll continue to lead the way under Dr. Savage’s leadership,” said Dean Eric Jack, Ph.D.
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Faculty Appointments
January 15, 2014
Selfie at the South Pole
This week, polar research scientist and biology Professor Charles Amsler, Ph.D., did something no other UAB professor has done: He took a selfie at the South Pole.
Amsler, who is co-director of UAB's research in Antarctica, also has been manager for the Antarctic organisms and ecosystems program at the National Science Foundation since June 2013. He is in Antarctica reviewing research support facilities and science programs under his management at NSF.
Amsler, who is co-director of UAB's research in Antarctica, also has been manager for the Antarctic organisms and ecosystems program at the National Science Foundation since June 2013. He is in Antarctica reviewing research support facilities and science programs under his management at NSF.
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Research & Scholarship
January 15, 2014
Commit to losing 10 pounds in 10 weeks during Scale Back Alabama
If you're already cheating on your New Year's weight-loss resolutions, Scale Back Alabama can help keep you honest. The statewide initiative kicks off with weigh-ins next week.
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Be Healthy
January 15, 2014
UAB among Becker's top hospitals for women
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.
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Patient Care
January 15, 2014
University to close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
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.
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Take Note
January 15, 2014
Looking for music about The Magic City
To enter, submit a YouTube video link to the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center at makemusicbham@uab.edu. As many as 12 finalists — announced May 21 on the ASC’s Facebook page — will receive a $250 stipend to perform a short set during Birmingham Makes Music Day, an outdoor music festival June 21 at the ASC. Three performers, selected by the audience and a panel of judges, will win $1,000 and studio time at UAB to record their winning songs. Details are online at www.AlysStephens.org.
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Get Involved
January 14, 2014
Campaign for UAB: Herschell Lee Hamilton, M.D., honored by family
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.
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The Campaign for UAB
January 14, 2014
Lemak to join as chair Health Services Administration
Christy Harris Lemak, Ph.D., will bring a national reputation, a record of accomplishment and a history of contribution to health-care management and leadership that will complement the department's nationally recognized programs. Her appointment is effective July 1.
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Faculty Appointments
January 13, 2014
Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts now open
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.
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Academics
