E-Gazette Sample

Partridge Takes Reins Of UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Edward E. Partridge, M.D., has been named the new director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Robert Rich, M.D., senior vice president and dean of the UAB School of Medicine, made the announcement today. http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112388 VIDEO

Muriel Rylee Casper R.N., 1947; Veterans Administration Nursing Service (retired); U.S. Air Force Reserves (retired) http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112574

Recap of the Annual Meeting and New Board Members for 2007-2008
The 28th UAB National Alumni Society Annual Meeting was held at the McWane Science Center on June 22, 2007.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112255

Photo Gallery from the Annual Meeting
Check out the festivities from the gathering at the McWane Center.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112250

Dress for Success
Through partnerships with several leading clothiers including Brooks Brothers and Adrienne Vittadini, the NAS is helping its members stay in the latest fashions at a discount.
http://images.main.uab.edu/alumniaffairs/Dress_for_Success.pdf

Support UAB by Getting a U.S. Bank Platinum Visa Card
Enjoy no annual fee and your choice of rewards and discounts.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112127

Photos from the Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter Reception
The UAB Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter and the National Alumni Society hosted a UAB Alumni Reception honoring all UAB Pensacola Area Alumni
on June 28, 2007, at Jackson’s Restaurant in Pensacola, Florida.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=110803

School of Optometry Dean Elected ASCO President
UAB School of Optometry Dean John F. Amos, O.D., was elected president of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) during its recent board of directors meeting in Boston.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112495

UAB Wins Federal Grant For New Special Education Training Program
The UAB School of Education has won a four-year, $800,000 federal grant. The money will support a new program that aims to raise the numbers of special education teachers who are qualified to instruct children with disabilities who have reading difficulties.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112491

UAB Hospital Among "America's Best" In Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Eight UAB Hospital specialty programs are among the nation’s top 50—seven are in the top 25—in the 16 categories evaluated at America’s 5,462 hospitals this year.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112384

UAB, UA Researchers Earn Grants For Collaborative Effort Against Parkinson's
The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded two research grants to UAB researchers to investigate novel approaches to treat Parkinson’s disease.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112360

Baseball
Cullman standout joins promising recruiting class.
http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/071607aaa.html

Women's Basketball
Guzman chosen to play for Dominican Republic National Team.
http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/071107aaa.html

Men's Basketball
Wen Mukubu, Ronell Taylor compete in NBA Summer League.
http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/071307aab.html

July 26, Experience UAB's Electro-Acoustic Percussion Group In Free Concert
Experience the UAB Electro-Acoustic Percussion Group in concert at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26, in the UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112322

UAB Study Shows Nursing Home Residents Not Getting Regular Eye Care
Two-thirds of nursing home residents in a new UAB study had no record of or reference to an eye examination in their medical charts, although more than half were visually impaired.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=112278

My Space
Between the lines with UAB's parking police.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=107040

UAB Breaks New Ground in Cancer Research and Treatment
The Rays of Hope campaign has raised more than $11 million of its $15-million goal to help build a state-of-the-art facility to replace the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s aging radiation treatment facility.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=110440

. . . that UAB provides many kinds of support groups for the community?
UAB support groups and health meetings deal with problems and conditions from brain tumors to weight management.
http://www.health.uab.edu/default.aspx?pid=86592