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Support UAB families by fulfilling Little Blazer Wishes
Help UAB parenting students and their families blaze on this holiday season by supporting Little Blazer Wishes, a program that provides anonymous gift sponsorship to Blazers who would otherwise struggle to fulfill their children’s holiday wish lists.
NAS dues are out 'From Here On IN'UAB alumni society will transition to dues-free membership Oct. 1.Helping kids with autism cope with coronavirus disruptionsSome simple strategies — including micro-routines, mask desensitization and compassion — can help parents and the community ease anxieties in this frightening time.
Clinicians with COVID-19 problems can tap into a reservoir of bright ideasAn online platform gives UAB innovators a chance to find creative solutions to front-line challenges. Anyone can post a clinical problem — or volunteer to help solve one.
5 ways to help international students during coronavirus crisisMany of UAB’s more than a thousand international students are facing complicated questions and challenges — but you can help.
Clean out your closets to support Suits for SuccessHelp support women in the workplace with your donation of gently worn, work-appropriate attire March 9-13.
Grow produce, help Blazers during Green Thumb Gardening DaysDig in for monthly gardening days this spring and plant produce in the UAB Gardens to be harvested for Blazer Kitchen.
Donate hygiene items to Blazer Kitchen for a chance to win UAB Football ticketsDonations can be given through July 12 to Staff Council representatives. The unit donating the most will win 25 tickets to UAB Football vs. Rice.
Run your nonprofit like a startup — and 4 other tips on changing the worldMichele Kong’s KultureCity was named one of the world’s most innovative nonprofits this year. Here’s her advice on how to get from big dream to global impact.
Get plugged into BlazerPulse in MayFour training sessions are planned in May to help faculty, staff and students learn to use BlazerPulse, an online platform adopted to promote community engagement.
Support the Benevolent Fund, change the futureContributions to the 2019 campaign goal supports local nonprofits such as Alabama Possible and its Cash for College program, which helped UAB junior Naomi Thomas attend college and discover her life’s calling.
Clean out your closets to support Suits for SuccessHelp support women in the workplace with your donation of gently worn, work-appropriate attire April 1-5.
Pay it forward: 2 ways to give back locally in the new yearHelp the Graduate School and Staff Council provide much-needed items to the Ronald McDonald House and Birmingham-area schools.
Supplies collected for GEAR UP schools in the Black BeltSupport GEAR UP Alabama’s 11,000 students by bringing items such as pens, pencils, reams of paper and backpacks to Education Building Suite 126.
Donate hygiene items to Blazer Kitchen in OctoberUAB Staff Council is spearheading a drive to collect toiletry items Oct. 2-30 to help Blazers in need.
Sign up to volunteer for #UAB BuildsBe a part of the 5th Habitat House that UAB built. Help your fellow employees and students build a safe, affordable house Sept. 20-Oct. 27.Hospital fundraiser to benefit patient, family servicesThe sale will be underway Aug. 20 in the Avondale Administration Building Atrium, Aug. 21-23 in the West Pavilion Atrium and Aug. 24 in UAB Hospital-Highlands.
Sign up to volunteer for #UABBuildsVolunteer registration to help build UAB's fifth Habitat House starts Aug. 7.Vote for your unit’s new Staff Council representativeBeginning May 1, UAB staff can cast their vote for their organizational unit’s Staff Council representatives at uab.edu/staffcouncil.
Meet 3 Staff Council reps who want you take their seatsStaff Council representative nominations are open through this Friday. Get to know three outgoing representatives — David Dada, Jennifer Spears and Mary Foster — and why they believe participating in the Staff Council is important to UAB.
Staff Council nominations open through March 30The election will be held May 1-8 and new representatives will serve a two-year term that begins in August and ends in July 2020.
Gear up for the Birmingham Corporate ChallengeRegister to compete for Team UAB and Team UAB Medicine by March 23.
Blazer Kitchen to celebrate first year with a food drive March 9Donate food and toiletry items 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 9 in Medical Towers Suite 100 to support the Blazer family in the fight against food insecurity.
Benevolent Fund campaign is on the moveThis year’s goal is to raise $2 million to support the community where employees live, work and play. Learn more about the programs supported through employee donations, including the newest addition — Meals on Wheels.
Clean out your closets to support Suits 4 SuccessHelp support women in the workplace with your donation of gently worn, work-appropriate attire March 5-9.
Blazer Motorsports isn't just for engineering studentsBusiness, marketing, art and finance students can supplement their resumes with two car-building competitions this spring that require more than mechanical engineering expertise.Run in the Mercedes Marathon to support the Bell CenterRegister as a BellRunner to support local children’s access to early-intervention services for a variety of special needs.
Help charter a course to prosperity for Greater BirminghamA new initiative identifies increased cooperation among metro area governments as a key to economic and population growth for the entire MSA. Share your ideas Nov. 29.
Donate a meal, help combat student hunger Oct. 20On Oct. 20 at the Commons on the Green, employees and students can contribute $5 via Dining Dollars, Blazer Bucks, cash or credit card or donate a meal from their meal plan to provide a meal for a fellow Blazer.
Enjoy live music, buffet lunch at the Picnic on the Green Oct. 18President Ray Watts and Staff Council leadership will speak at the picnic 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Campus Green.
Help stock Blazer Kitchen with hygiene items in OctoberUAB Staff Council is spearheading a drive to collect toiletry items Oct. 2-30 to help Blazers in need.
UAB Meadow Classroom to open Sept. 25 in Red Mountain ParkAfter two years, more than 600 UAB volunteers and 2,400-plus hours of work, Red Mountain Park’s UAB Meadow Classroom will open.
Sign up to volunteer for #UABBuildsUAB Benevolent Fund is building its fourth Habitat House through the generosity of UAB employees. Register to volunteer beginning Sept. 8 for shifts scheduled Sept. 21-Nov. 10.
Faculty elects new officers, senatorsTerms for the newly elected officers and senators begin Sept. 1. A list of senators and alternates is on the senate website.
Faculty and staff asked to help review student misconductThe University Conduct Board, which plays an essential role in the adjudication of cases and helps provide accountability for students, is recruiting faculty and staff for a two-year term to begin in the fall.
Blazer Kitchen provides tons of help to employees, studentsIn its first three months, Blazer Kitchen has distributed more than 6,000 pounds of fresh and non-perishable foods for employees, students and their families.
Prepare to take down corporate challengers April 22Register through April 12 for fiercely fought battles of tug-of-war, a day in the park with friends and family and My Health Rewards points.
5 things you learn as an Expo judgeThe need for judges is growing as exponentially as the Expo itself. Several longtime judges recently share why they take part — and why you should, too. Faculty, staff and grad students welcome.
Selfie Project asks women ‘Who do you say you are?’Capture your own image and write your own story for an exhibit in the Hill Student Center March 27-31.
Clean out your closets to support Suits 4 SuccessHelp support women in the workplace with your donation of work-appropriate attire April 3-7.