If you’re a new or returning UAB student, mark your calendars for the 2017 Student Involvement Fair! The big day takes place on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the campus green.

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UAB Student Affairs is kicking off an initiative aimed at paving a clearer path toward success for students transitioning into their second year.

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Starting August 28, 2017, UAB Hill Student Center will administer fees for the use of its meeting and event rooms.

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On a Saturday in spring 2017, more than 250 UAB students went Into the Streets. At Red Mountain Park (above and at top), students removed invasive plants clogging trails, opening new avenues for recreation and wildlife.

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Just in time for the fall semester, UAB Parking and Transportation will launch BlazeRide, a new van service program that will operate 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and provide door-to-door accessible transport.

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After completing his master’s degree in just three semesters, Kevin Wang will graduate Saturday, Aug. 12, as the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s first INTO UAB graduate.

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Even though you've attended orientation this summer, navigating campus on your first days of classes can be overwhelming. Blazers are friendly and helpful folks. If you're a new student at UAB, you'll learn that quickly.

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The Beginning in September, UAB Adventure Recreation’s experienced staff will take groups of UAB employees and students on outdoor trips across the Southeast, from North Carolina to Florida. Participants play a flat rate for transportation and equipment rental.

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Blazer Welcome (August 21-September 29) is just around the corner. That means the Blazer community is preparing for an exciting Fall semester, and UAB faculty, staff and student groups are now submitting events to the online Blazer Welcome calendar!

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There are major changes coming for the Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship starting July 31, 2017.

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The Professional Development Committee recently hosted the Second Annual Office Olympics where Division staff duke it out for bragging rights.

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The summer is coming to an end and your student’s college adventure is about to start. Although college is supposed to be a fun and exciting change, some incoming freshmen may experience stress, homesickness and other hard emotions during the transition.

Student Involvement & Leadership recently welcomed its new assistant director for Leadership and Service Lauren Hobbs. Lauren comes to UAB from Auburn University where she served as the student employment coordinator in the career center.

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The Division of Student Affairs invites the entire UAB community to a welcome reception for Mary Wallace, the new assistant vice president for Student Experience.

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The UAB Hill Student Center, designed by Herrington Architects/Hastings & Chivetta Architects, has received the 2017 Merit Award by the Birmingham chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The design was recognized during the organization’s annual Design Awards ceremony June 22.

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Knowing what classes to register for can be a stressful and confusing experience for many students. The Graduation Planning System (GPS) is a feature within Blazernet that provides undergraduate students with a simple and clear overlook of their academic plan towards graduation. It displays the classes that need to be passed, the academic standing and the amount of credit hours the student is required to have in order to graduate. It is a tool that helps students navigate and plan their academic journey at UAB.

Miss UAB took home a $1,500 scholarship and a talent award for her exceptional performance in the 2017 Miss Alabama Pageant. 48 contestants competed for the title from June 7-10 at Samford University’s Wright Center, including six contestants who were current or former students of UAB.

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UAB House Party with Sam Hunt, a free concert hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Friday, Sept. 1, will kick off a historic weekend of celebration for Blazer fans, as the football team returns to competition the following day.

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Mary Wallace, Ph.D., has been named assistant vice president for Student Experience in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Wallace has more than 23 years of experience in service to students; most recently serving as associate dean of students and director of Campus Life at Louisiana State University (LSU). Her official start date is July 10, 2017.

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Chris Jones, director of Student Multicultural & Diversity Programs, has been named the chairman of the Alabama NASPA Conference.

NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (formerly the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) is the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy, and practice, and affirms the commitment of the student affairs profession to educating the whole student and integrating student life and learning.

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