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December 16, 2020

Vaccines bring new holiday cheer to UAB’s medical campus

retro art stream In 1965, UAB decorated Jefferson Tower for the holidays. This year, a special holiday gift was delivered to health care workers at UAB — the SARS-COV-2 vaccine, which is being administered regularly to front-line health care workers at UAB and in Jefferson County.

Published in Retro'spectives

December 15, 2020

New butterfly habitat will help UAB do its part to restore Alabama’s native ecosystem

Come next summer, migrating monarch butterflies will flutter onto campus, to a new meadow that will provide nutrition and protection for the insect fighting to survive its annual migration period.

Published in Sustainability

December 14, 2020

Participants between the ages of 60-84, and individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease between the ages of 45-84 are needed for a research study on walking

This study is being done to assess how well individuals can modify walking patterns. If you qualify, we anticipate that your participation in the study will span a single study visit, with a total time commitment of 3 hours. You will be compensated for your time. Please e-mail Daniel Kuhman at dkuhman@uab.edu or contact him by phone at 205-934-0416 if you are interested.

Published in Clinical Trials

December 10, 2020

For these employees seeking degrees, 2020 brings stress — and success

What was it like to complete a degree while working full-time during a pandemic? Three employees share their stories ahead of this weekend’s commencement ceremonies.

Published in Achievements

December 07, 2020

Paustian named associate provost

The newly created role will advance effective learning, teaching, scholarship and service as detailed in UAB’s strategic plan, Forging the Future.

Published in Leadership

December 07, 2020

7 ways to protect your home from fire this holiday season

UAB Safe stream The holiday season is called the most wonderful time of the year — but it also can be one of the most dangerous. Learn the best ways to protect yourself, your home and your family from fires during the holidays.

Published in Campus Safety

December 07, 2020

Resilient Leader offers role models, stories and sense that ‘we’re all surviving this together’

Powerful discussions and vulnerability in this pandemic-inspired series keep UAB leaders connected and inspired.

Published in Learning & Development

December 03, 2020

The neverending story: How IT reaches millions with its infinite loops

See the must-share UAB memes going over big online and get tips on making your own GIF empire.

Published in Tools & Technology

December 03, 2020

Meet the student contact-tracers fighting COVID one call at a time

Four students tracking COVID spread for the School of Public Health and Alabama Department of Health share what a typical shift is like, the reactions they get and what they wish the public knew about contact tracing.

Published in Behind the Scenes

December 03, 2020

Tended by Blazers, these UAB Gardens plots grow produce for the food-insecure on campus

The plots will provide vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices to increase food security for the campus community and enable shoppers in UAB’s food pantry, Blazer Kitchen, to make more and varied healthy choices.

Published in UAB in the Community

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