The University of Alabama at Birmingham has organized a series of events related to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Speakers present a range of personal, professional, and/or political perspectives on issues relevant to the book. The goal is not to push a particular agenda but to provide information to help everyone make more informed decisions about relevant issues.
Any member of the UAB community is welcome to attend all events after August 14.
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| Aug 9 |
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Training for New Student Discussion Group facilitators
9:30-11:00 am, EB 146. (To register for a facilitator training session, email jsizemor@uab.edu or call 996-6420.)
Training for New Student Discussion Group facilitators
6:00-7:30 pm, HHB 124
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| Aug 10 |
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Training for New Student Discussion Group facilitators
9:30 -11:00 am, EB 146 |
| Aug 14 |
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| 12:45-1:20 pm |
New students check in at Alys Stephens Center lobby
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| 1:30- 1:35 pm |
Welcome by President Garrison
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| 1:35- 2:45 pm |
Panel Discussion with:
Bruce Korf, M.D., Ph.D.
Wayne H. and Sara Crews Finley Professor of Medical Genetics
Chair, Department of Genetics, UAB
Dennis George Pantazis, J.D.
Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis
Edward Partridge, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Director,
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gregory Pence, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Philosophy
Director, Early Health Professions Acceptance Program
Brian Sims, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, UAB Pediatric Neonatology
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| 2:45- 3:00 pm |
New students led to classrooms across campus
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| 3:00- 4:30 pm |
New Student Discussion Groups |
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| Sept 19 |
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UAB Discussion Book Night at the Birmingham Museum of Art for students, faculty, staff, and families, 6:00-8:00 pm. Free bus shuttle between Blazer Hall and Birmingham Museum of Art beginning at 5:00. Free refreshments, presentations, collection tours, and activities. |
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If you have a question about any event, please contact Juanita Sizemore at 996-6420 or jsizemor@uab.edu.
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