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UAB has merged departments in the schools of Business and Social & Behavioral Sciences, based on recommendations to the provost from those deans.
April 20, 2009

April 20, 2009

The UAB Department of Theatre presents “Rhinoceros,” directed by Will York, at 7:30 p.m. April 22-25 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26 in the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre.
Birmingham native and best-selling author Warren St. John will speak about his new book, Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town, at a benefit at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Alys Stephens Center.
Nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award are being accepted for a full-time, part-time or emeritus member of the faculty who has advanced the frontiers of science, made a significant contribution to the health of people or made an outstanding contribution to the academic health center through education, research or public service.
UAB employees who meet a certain salary threshold, or whose job includes management of state funds in certain capacities, are required to file their annual economic interests form with the Alabama Ethics Commission by April 30.
All airfare for foreign travel reimbursed from federal funds will be reviewed for compliance with the “Fly America Act,” which essentially states that anyone using federal funds to pay for air travel must use U.S. flag carriers.
Occupational Health and Safety is offering a Radiation Safety Training Course for lab personnel who never have attended a formal course in radiation safety practices and/or those using radioisotopes for the first time.
UAB is providing training to educate faculty and staff on procedures that will limit liability and monetary recoveries that could be caused by noncompliance with a new Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors process that becomes effective Aug. 1.
Co-workers who know Carolyn Whitmire frequently mention her attention to detail, technical skills, professionalism and superior knowledge as strong characteristics — characteristics certainly valued in her role as research compliance manager.
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