UAB Diabetes Research Center receives 5 year grant exceeding $5 million

Through a new membership with the Unity Academic Alliance, UAB students and employees can earn industry-recognized certifications in programming, artistry and game development at no cost from Unity, a real-time software development platform used create content for virtual, augmented and mixed reality, AI-driven simulations, 2D and 3D video games.

Our goal to enhance the climate of civility and respect at UAB is critical to an engaged and thriving workplace. University faculty (Workgroup F) and staff (Workgroup A) have access to training to refresh our commitment.

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 50th anniversary of the first federal legislation to address access and equity for people with disabilities, UAB’s HR AWARE Disability Management Program is hosting several events starting 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4 on the Campus Green.

The Critical Support site at go.uab.edu/criticalsupport walks users through a six-step process they can follow in high stress situations to help ensure a safe and successful outcome for all involved — and each step includes additional guidance and support tools.

From learning how to develop an academic plan, find lactation centers on campus, gain access to Blazer Kitchen and more, UAB is a place where parenting Blazers can thrive.

Employees seeking to prioritize well-being and mitigate anxiety can try journaling with the UAB Journaling Club, a new group launching in April from UAB Learning and Development.

The annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees. Appointments are available April 3-June 1.

Dwayne White, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Education, shares how his participation in the national Faculty Success Program paid off with three manuscripts and some crucial time-management tools. Read his top tips, then apply for the 2023 program today.

This past year, more than 4,700 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,600 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more. Activate your account and explore new ways to earn cash rewards.

Employees can learn about compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation acts, explore best practices for engaging with students with disabilities, and access key resources during a new online training from UAB Disability Support Services.

Throughout Wellness Week Oct. 17-21, employees and students from across UAB and UAB Medicine shared dozens of photos and videos that represent what wellness means to them. 

Take a walk around campus to find a little-known green space closest to you and take a moment for mindfulness using this Google Map we created just for you.

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, UAB Human Resources’ AWARE Disability Management Program is providing opportunities for employees to learn how to recognize and engage with individuals with disabilities at UAB.

Established by a committee of individuals from across the university and UAB Medicine, Wellness Week is designed to help the UAB community prioritize rest, well-being, mindfulness, movement and good nutrition.

The annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees.

Advice from five fellow employees on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.

“Understanding Your UAB Fiscal Responsibility,” which is focused on the role employees play in managing UAB’s financial resources, will be assigned to certain employees based on job function through the UAB Learning System beginning mid-May.

The Office of Learning and Development is hosting confidential, one-hour Zoom focus groups aimed at improving the onboarding process for future Blazers.

The CAS Research Sources and Skills Toolkit focuses on efficient research strategies, evaluation of source material, appropriate techniques for documenting source material and more — and now features more pop-up activities and quizzes, plus a tour-guide function.

This past year, more than 4,500 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,400 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.

The popular series of lectures and discussions returns Feb. 1 with health behavior expert and professor Robin Lanzi, Ph.D. Learn more about why participants and presenters value the program, which started in response to the pandemic.