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  • Henry to run 500 miles to raise money to fight hungerJoe Henry, a weight-room manager at the Campus Recreation Center, will run 500 miles from Washington, D.C., to the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, to raise awareness for Universities Fighting World Hunger — and to raise $100,000 for the United Nations World Food Programme. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2011 9:15:00 AM
  • Feller uses tribal lessons to manage multiple difficult tasksIn little more than a year, research assistant Margaret Feller has put her stamp on the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care. She has shown drive, determination and a willingness to step in when needed. These qualities have earned her the honor of Employee of the Month for January. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2011 10:10:00 AM
  • Kohler earns national award for excellence in mentoringKohler recently was named a recipient of the APHA Student Assembly Excellence in Mentoring Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2011 10:15:00 AM
  • Voltz named dean of UAB School of EducationDeborah Voltz, Ed.D., professor of curriculum and instruction and director of the UAB Center for Urban Education, has been tapped to be dean of the School of Education in UAB's College of Arts and Sciences effective Jan. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2011 9:25:00 AM
  • Angela Rembert always a reliable guide for dental studentsAngela Rembert, former patient-care coordinator and current quality assurance officer in the School of Dentistry, is December’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/13/2010 11:15:00 AM
  • Two named models of excellence for people with disabilitiesTwana Carr and Janice Allen were honored recently by the Birmingham Area Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities as the Large Business Employee of the Year and Professional of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 1:25:00 PM
  • Tucker’s research changed the treatment of addictionsJalie Tucker, professor and chair of health behavior, received the Presidential Citation for Distinguished Service from the American Psychological Association for more than a dozen years’ service representing a division she helped create. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 1:15:00 PM
  • Daniélou awarded Conner Prize for History of IdeasCatherine entry, "Our days pass too quickly: Madame de Sévigné and aging," was selected as the winner for 2010 Frederick W. Conner Prize in the History of Ideas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 12:55:00 PM
  • Srinivasasainagendra named UAB Employee of the YearVinodh Srinivasasainagendra came to UAB as a student a little more than 10 years ago. Now, the statistician and bio-informatician in the Section of Statistical Genetics is the 2009-10 UAB Employee of the Year. He was selected from this past year’s employee of the month recipients. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/8/2010 10:15:00 AM
  • Marshall brings heart to Hematology/OncologyWe can all use somebody in our corner. For those in Hematology/Oncology, that person is Gwen Marshall. Co-workers and students alike say kindness radiates from her daily. Add efficiency, knowledge and a positive attitude and you have October’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/18/2010 10:30:00 AM
  • Owens cherishes opportunity to help, encourage othersGail Owens’ selfless personality resonates in everything she does — professionally and personally — say her co-workers. The respect Owens has earned among her colleagues for her drive, desire to help others and attitude has led to her selection as September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 8:05:00 AM
  • Eric Essix joins ASC as teacher, artist coordinatorBirmingham native and accomplished jazz guitarist and recording artist Eric Essix now has a “day job,” too. He began full-time Sept. 1 as the new artist coordinator for the Alys Stephens Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 7:50:00 AM
  • Watkins named 2010 recipient of Ingalls/Alumni awardCharles Watkins recently was selected as the 2010 recipient of the Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/7/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • Case exorcises the devil in the procurement detailsTodd Case’s positive attitude, willingness to help others and strong work ethic all are reasons he has been named Employee of the Month for August. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/23/2010 1:05:00 PM
  • Tech specialist creates pop art that fires up the InternetWalt Creel is not your run-of-the-mill artist. Instead of paints or pencils, Creel uses firearms to create his images. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 8:30:00 AM
  • U.S. Open winner boosts UAB Golf program visibilityGolf Coach Alan Kaufman, center, has watched former Blazers’ golfer Graeme McDowell rise to No. 11 in the Official World Golf Rankings after his U.S. Open championship and a 23rd-place finish at the 2010 British Open. McDowell is UAB’s first major champion in professional golf. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/26/2010 9:50:00 AM
  • Sanders gives all at work and at homeShalisa Sanders was hired seven years ago as a researcher in Infectious Diseases to help identify new therapies for viral diseases. Sanders has been everything her supervisor Mark Prichard, Ph.D., had hoped she would be; she’s organized, performs her duties at a high standard and is dedicated to her work — key reasons why she is a worthy selection as July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2010 9:45:00 AM
  • Levine to write photographer ‘Spider’ Martin life’s storyBrett Levine is undertaking his most challenging and time-consuming project to date — a biography of one of Alabama’s foremost photographers. Levine recently received a 2010 Literature Fellowship Grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support the work. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/12/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • ‘Office Mother’ Harbin takes care of the staff of the ARUFrances Harbin is an office associate II in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. Her generosity, integrity and strong work ethic are a few reasons she has been selected June’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/28/2010 9:35:00 AM
  • Trustees name emeritus professorsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed three emeritus professors during its June 18 meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/24/2010 10:45:00 AM
  • CDC’s White fills dual roles of teacher, nurturer-in-chiefSusie White, the Waddlers child-care teacher at the UAB Child Development Center for 10 years, is May’s Employee of the Month. She doesn’t just ‘watch’ the children she’s entrusted with — she cares for them. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/1/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • McLernon to play lead in inaugural Shakespeare FestivalDennis McLernon has directed The Tempest. He’s played one of the lords in a production of the play at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Now he’s preparing for the lead role of Prospero for the first time this summer at the inaugural Freeport Shakespeare Festival. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/17/2010 6:50:00 AM
  • Marchase honored by Anatomy Society for service to organization, disciplineRichard Marchase, vice president for research and economic development and professor of cell biology, has received the 2010 A.J. Ladman/ Wiley Exemplary Service Award from the American Association of Anatomists (AAA) — one of the top awards it presents given annually. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/6/2010 10:15:00 AM
  • Humber key to success for Immunology/Rheumatology Carol Humber is the full package. She’s considerate of others, respectful and has great communication and problem-solving skills. These qualities, and others, have earned her the honor of being April’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/5/2010 6:20:00 AM
  • Sadowsky honored by peers for distinguished service Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/3/2010 7:05:00 AM
  • 22 profs selected for Excellence in Mentorship AwardTwenty-two UAB professors from 17 departments are recipients of the 2010 Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship.The award recognizes exceptional faculty mentorship and demonstrates that UAB is a university. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:40:00 AM
  • Capiloutos helping to raise more Dollars for ScholarsTogether, Mary Lynne and Eli Capilouto, who have worked at UAB for a combined 60 years, realize the work is all about the students. They are the honorary chairs for the NAS Dollars for Scholars event to be held April 30. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB caregivers lend a helping hand to Haiti, plan to returnUAB nephrologist Suzanne Bergman, left, traveled to Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, as part of an 11-member team sponsored by Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. The team stayed at Joy House, and the clinic there provided the community with health care. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:30:00 AM
  • Colin Davis wins ’10 Ireland Award for Scholarly DistinctionColin Davis, winner of the ’10 Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction, didn’t have the scholarly background many would assume. He completed school at age 15 and was a tool-and-die maker until age 22 when he quit his job and started studying to be accepted to university. His determination and drive have driven his success. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 7:35:00 AM
  • Biotechnology program attracts new talentIt’s a match made in UAB heaven. The biotechnology master’s program needed a faculty member with entrepreneurial skills and one who knew the nuanaces of the biotech industry. Kathy Nugent, a 20-year veteran of the biotech industry, wanted to bring her experiences to the classroom — so she accepted a full-time position here in November 2009. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • Baldwin keeps customers happy, warm in Medical TowersToo hot? Too cold? Mason Baldwin is the man to call. Baldwin, building maintenance supervisor at Medical Towers, makes sure the building is a comfortable place for employees to work. His knowledge, desire to help others and his positive attitude have earned him the honor of being named Employee of the Month for March. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/22/2010 10:25:00 AM
  • Liber invited to observe fair and free election in UkraineGeorge Liber, an expert in Ukranian history and politics, was part of a team of more than 600 election watchers organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to observe Ukraine’s 2010 presidential election. The group was invited to assess the fairness of the election. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2010 9:10:00 AM
  • Responsibility to community fuels Michael’s life’s workMax Michael’s peers have recognized his years of service by nominating and selecting him as the recipient of the 2010 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:25:00 AM
  • UAB honors five as its Outstanding WomenThe UAB Women Center and Women’s Studies Program present the Outstanding Women Awards annually during Women’s History Month to honor female members of the UAB and Birmingham communities who have mentored or served other women, taken a courageous stance or overcome adversity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:20:00 AM
  • Six honored with annual President’s Award for DiversitySix members of the UAB community received the 2010 President’s Awards for Diversity for their commitment and contributions to diversity on campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:15:00 AM
  • President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to 13Thirteen faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation, Tuesday, March 9 at 3 p.m. in the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 8:50:00 AM
  • Bird is more than just a business officer to Dental schoolMaria Bird may work behind the scenes, but she doesn’t go unnoticed. As the business officer for the School of Dentistry, she usually can be found buried in numbers. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/4/2010 10:00:00 AM
  • Chronic-care doctors show off their vocal, acting chopsSam Perna, Andy Duxbury and Ryan Nash are no strangers to opera or local theater. All three appeared in the Opera Birmingham production of Aida in January, as did their new “recruit,” Jim Raper. Duxbury says in medicine, it’s essential to understand your patients as people, not as a disease. He says acting and performing keep his mind sharp and help with his communication skills. His acting comrades agree. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 1:05:00 PM
  • Preparing early-intervention specialists is Kilgo’s missionJennifer Kilgo is collaborating with faculty from the UAB departments of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, and speech-language pathology from the University of Montevallo to create the Project TransTeam – Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 12:45:00 PM
  • Sewell, Vaughan lead honorees for 2010 Service Awards Loy Vaughan, left, and Jerry Sewell each have their own UAB story. They were here when UAB transformed from an extension center of the University of Alabama to an autonomous campus. They have seen the changes and watched the growth. Now they will be honored for their dedication at the Service Awards luncheon Friday, Feb. 12. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2010 12:55:00 PM
  • Tell your story during UAB loves ASC weekUAB staff and employees are encouraged to share their ASC stories on the center’s blog. Each respondent will be entered in a drawing to win a pair of tickets to the Three Dog Night performance Friday, Feb. 12. Posted by Linda Gunter on 2/1/2010 4:45:00 PM
  • Vines brings positive, cheerful outlook to EngineeringWarm greetings, friendly words and dedication to her job as the human resources representative for the School of Engineering ensured Belinda Vines’ selection as January’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2010 6:40:00 AM
  • Froning retiring as Dean of UAB School of EducationMichael J. Froning, Ed.D., will retire as dean of the UAB School of Education, a part of the university's College of Arts and Sciences, effective Feb. 28. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/19/2010 8:25:00 AM
  • Bej co-edits first-in-field book on polar microbiologyUAB biology Professor Asim K. Bej, Ph.D., has co-edited a new book believed to be a first in the field of polar microbiology that examines the bio-remediation abilities of microorganisms in polar regions. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/19/2010 8:25:00 AM
  • Perez offers a ‘gentle push, a caring hand, a good shove’Patricia Perez recently was awarded the Marilyn Gossman Award for Professionalism in Physical Therapy by the Alabama Physical Therapy Association. She is recognized throughout the state as an expert clinician and master teacher. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/11/2010 11:00:00 AM
  • Associate deans appointed for College of Arts & SciencesProfessor Catherine Danielou, Ph.D., Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures now is associate dean for Academic Affairs. Professor David Graves, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry, now is associate dean for Research and Faculty Development. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 12/17/2009 12:15:00 PM
  • Foster walks with a purpose for neurology departmentRandall Foster's dependability and timely work ethic are among the reasons he was selected as Employee of the Month for December. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 7:10:00 AM
  • Dancing doctor delivers on the floor, nights and weekendsDebora Kimberlin is more than an accomplished physician in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics. She’s also an accomplished ballroom dancer and competitor. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 7:05:00 AM
  • Nagy drives at full speed to find a cure for cancerTim Nagy competed in the driver-pledge competition “Accelerating a Cancer Cure” Nov. 14-15 at Barber Motorsports Park to raise more research funds for the Cancer Center. Nagy is one of the founders of “Accelerating a Cancer Cure.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 6:45:00 AM
  • New LDR in Women & Infants center named for GoepfertFriends and family launched a letter- writing campaign to generate funds to name one of the labor and delivery rooms in the new Women and Infants Center for Alice Goepfert. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 12:15:00 PM
  • Honorary coach’s passion for UAB shows in his workHonorary coach Paul George is excited. He is excited to work for his alma mater. He is excited to see the children of graduates of the School of Engineering enroll at UAB. He is excited about the success of the second annual Blazer B.E.S.T. robotics competition. Most of all, he is excited that the Blazers defeated rival Memphis this season. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 12:10:00 PM
  • Number-cruncher is key to life sciences research successMore than just a number-cruncher, Vinodh Srinivasasainagendra’s programming skills, creativity and ability to resolve high-level computation problems have earned him the Employee of the Month for November. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 10:55:00 AM
  • Donna’s relentless drive fuels ROTC program, Tri-BlazersLt. Col. Kelly Donna, head of UAB’s ROTC program, says the program gives cadets an opportunity to gain practical experience and receive financial assistance for college.  Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2009 8:45:00 AM
  • UAB human resources employees honored as part of National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUAB employees Leticia Waldon (left) and Revia Lewis recently received awards presented by the Birmingham Area Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • Worrell takes the plungeAssistant Professor of Accounting and Finance James Worrell doesn’t look too upset after getting dunked at the School of Business “Dunk Your Favorite Professor” event held Tuesday. The event was hosted by the school’s chapter of the American Marketing Association and is one of the many campus-wide events being held during Homecoming week. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/4/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • Soldiers share same stories, different eras for patriotic tribute Lt. Col. Kelly Donna, a two-tour Iraq veteran and Bronze Star recipient, has had the opportunity to share some of his memories at the Alabama Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s Patriotic Tribute. This year the event will take place Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alabama Veterans’ Memorial Park located off I-459 at the Liberty Parkway Exit. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/3/2009 8:50:00 AM
  • Carver fully committed to patients who will not quit after catastrophic injury“I wanted to find a way to help people make the most of their life situation given their disability. Since then it’s been a creative challenge. How do you help people make the most of what they have so they can live the life they have left to live?" Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Collins considered the magician of UAB’s class scheduleHave you ever been lost on your way to class? If so, put Angela Collins’ phone number on speed dial. She knows exactly when and where you are supposed to be — whether you’re a faculty member or a student. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 9:55:00 AM
  • Art prof places in new international art competitionA work by UAB Art Professor John Douglas Powers, M.F.A., placed seventh among more than 1,200 entries in ArtPrize, a new, international competition in Grand Rapids, Mich., that culminated with an awards ceremony Oct. 8. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2009 10:25:00 AM
  • Well-traveled Madden tackles her creative works with flairKerry Madden, who joined the UAB Department of English this summer as assistant professor of creative writing, is the new editor of the award-winning literary magazine PoemMemoireStory (PMS). Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/1/2009 12:55:00 PM
  • Wanda Perdue helps Shelby tenants breathe more easilyThe ownership and pride Environmental Services Specialist Wanda Perdue has in her work made her an ideal selection as September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/17/2009 1:15:00 PM
  • Pathology’s taskmaster wins NAS lifetime teaching awardPeter Anderson has been selected for the 2009 Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 8:05:00 AM
  • Turner guides students, faculty in Human StudiesBeing supportive, generous, responsible and helpful are just a few of the reasons Juanita Turner was selected Employee of the Month for August. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/20/2009 12:45:00 PM
  • Cancer research, care makes Huh a ‘Lifesaver’ for womenUAB physician and researcher Warner Huh, M.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 American Cancer Society Lifesaver Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/20/2009 12:40:00 PM
  • Developmentally challenged children alter views of successLaTamia White is a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry focused on autism and other developmental disorders. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 9:30:00 AM
  • Hagan brings wealth of experience to environmental management officeDavid Hagan, a 1981 graduate of UAB, looks toward shaping the way UAB manages land, air and water. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Uncertainty, fast pace of emergency room just right for TurnerCT Technologist Tracy Turner is July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2009 2:50:00 PM
  • Psychology’s Gampher brings in-class energy onlineThis past spring Eric Gampher, Ph.D., went to the one group he thought would know best what he should do in his first online psychology course this summer — his students in the classroom. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2009 1:45:00 PM
  • Two named to endowed professorshipsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has named John Owen, M.D., and Robert Gaston, M.D., to endowed professorships at UAB during its recent meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/29/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • Two language professors awarded emeriti statusThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees honored two professors with emeriti status at its June 19 meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/29/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • Percy is leading the charge in Rett syndrome researchAlan Percy, professor of pediatric neurology and medical director of the Civitan International Research Center, has been involved with Rett syndrome since it was first identified in the United States and now is a highly recognized an authority on Rett syndrome and other rare neuro-developmental diseases. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/15/2009 9:05:00 AM
  • Passion for patient care promotes rigor in researchDuring his fellowship, Boris Pasche began exploring cancer genetics and discovered a mutation that was a tumor-susceptibility gene. He realized that if genes involved in cancers can be identified, then early detection and treatment could be improved. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/2/2009 12:40:00 PM
  • Adamson's dedication inspires, reassures Hem/Onc fellowsKelly Adamson, the administrative associate in the Department of Hematology/Oncology, is May’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2009 1:15:00 PM
  • Korf selected to lead American College of Medical GeneticsBruce Korf, the Wayne H. and Sara Crews Finley Professor of Medical Genetics and chair of the Department of Genetics, recently began a two-year term as president of The American College of Medical Genetics. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:50:00 AM
  • Weaver wins Hudson Alpha Prize for immune system researchCasey Weaver has been awarded the prestigious HudsonAlpha Prize for Outstanding Innovation in Life Sciences. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:35:00 AM
  • Gage is first associate provost for Enrollment ManagementBrent A. Gage, Ph.D., has been named to fill the newly created post of associate provost for enrollment management effective Aug. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:15:00 AM
  • ‘Spirit of collaboration’ makes Whitmire a valuable asset 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. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 11:15:00 AM
  • Dixon’s colorful talent wins School of Medicine Art ShowKaren Dixon's submitted this year's faculty winning entry in the annual School of Medicine Art Show. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 9:50:00 AM
  • Professors selected for Excellence in Mentorship honorSeven UAB professors from three schools are recipients of the 2009 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Contest winner hopes slogan gives people hope, faith in the good will of humankindLaura Newton submitted the winning entry for the new Benevolent Fund campaign slogan. Her submission, “Give Help, Give Hope,” was selected the winner among 230 other entries. Posted by Mary Barrett on 4/3/2009 10:15:00 AM
  • Faculty Senate elects new 2009 officers, representativesMark Lockhart, M.D., associate professor of radiology, will replace Warren Martin, Ph.D., professor of business, as chair for the June 1 to May 31, 2010, term of the UAB Faculty Senate. Posted by Mary Barrett on 4/2/2009 11:50:00 AM
  • Evening honoring Howard Houser to help endow professorshipThe School of Health Professions will celebrate the long career of Howard Houser, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Health Services Administration, with seated dinner event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the Vestavia Country Club. Posted by Mary Barrett on 3/30/2009 8:00:00 AM
  • Vines’ dependability, good attitude praised by co-workersDonald Vines, a senior mail clerk in the Pediatrics Chair Office, is the Employee of the Month for March. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to 13Thirteen faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation, Monday, March 23 at 10 a.m. in the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Geiger is 2009 Odessa Woolfolk recipientBrian Geiger is being honored for his community service work with the 2009 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Three to be lead honorees at UAB’s annual service awardsMaggie Hawkins (left), Jesse Milby (right) and the recently retired J. Daniel Lynn will be honored for 40 years of service to UAB at this year’s service awards program to be held Friday, Feb. 27. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 9:40:00 AM
  • Outstanding Women to be honored in March 5 ceremonyUAB will honor its six Outstanding Women for 2009 during a ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Bartow Arena Green and Gold Room. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 9:35:00 AM
  • Physicist Sergey Mirov wins 2009 Ireland Award for Scholarly DistinctionUAB physicist Sergey Mirov, Ph.D., has won the 2009 Carolyn P. and Charles W. Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction. A dinner and lecture preceded by cocktails will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at The Club. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/9/2009 10:05:00 AM
  • Trustees appoint six emeriti facultySix UAB faculty members were granted emeritus status at the Feb. 6 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/9/2009 9:50:00 AM
  • Terri Jones is always ready for the opportunity to leadTerri Jones’ drive, dedication and determination are a few of the reasons why the office services specialist in Prosthodontics is January’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 11:10:00 AM
  • Cracco engages prospective art students in studio workDerek Cracco relishes the opportunity to sell the virtues of the Department of Art & Art History. The department’s talent, facilities and Birmingham’s rich cultural resources provide the three foundations for his pitch. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 11:05:00 AM
  • Students promote SciTech’s Tucker for national awardDiane Tucker’s vision that the campus could work together to provide an exciting set of research opportunities for undergraduates led to the creation of The Science and Technology Honors Program three years ago. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Fouad named to NIH minority health advisory councilrofessor Mona Fouad, M.D., director of the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Voilà — employees showcase unique art talents on HGTV“That’s Clever!” showcases the contemporary crafting scene around the country. The segments featuring UAB employees were filmed in December 2006, but the season did not begin airing until this Jan. 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • Glover’s personal chemistry mix: cleaning and paintingGeorgia Glover is December’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Whitley ready for NIAID duty, gives tips for flu seasonUAB researcher Richard Whitley, M.D., president-elect of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA),recently spoke to the UAB Reporter about the coming influenza season and how people should be preparing for it. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2008 12:05:00 PM
  • Bowen ‘makes UAB a home’Bowen has made quite an impression on her co-workers in her time at UAB as a hard-working, honest professional with a smile and a warm personality endearing to those she encounters. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/21/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • UAB prof is Alabama’s best, says Carnegie Foundation Jeffrey Gray, Ph.D., associate professor of computer sciences in the UAB School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, was named Alabama Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching during an awards luncheon Nov. 20 in Washington, D.C. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Walthall promotes hope to kids through love of scienceGENEius is a laboratory experience in molecular biology and genetics for high-school biology students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Crum selected UAB’s 2008 Employee of the YearMary Alice Crum was named UAB's Employee of the Year. A reception was held in Crum’s honor Nov. 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Steele wins Conner Prize a second timeAssistant Professor Brian Steele, Ph.D., has been named the winner of the 2008 Frederick W. Conner Prize in the History of Ideas for the second time. He will receive the award during a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/31/2008 12:20:00 PM
  • 2008 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer is Robert KimberlyRobert Kimberly is an internationally recognized research scientist, an esteemed and nationally recognized clinician, an admired and successful educator, an accomplished administrator and a visionary leader. His also is the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award, the UAB Academic Health Center’s most prestigious faculty award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • Betros uses blended course to teach public speakingPublic speaking and knitting are both forms of art, and Cecil “Buddy” Betros, Jr., a basic course director in the Department of Communication Studies, knows them very well. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 9:00:00 AM
  • A caring Jean Thrift is the ‘Voice of Employment’Jean Thrift of Human Resources Employment is October’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 8:45:00 AM
  • Robots, research elevate urology’s status under AmlingSince joining the Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2005, Christopher Amling has been meeting that challenge head-on as the senior scientist and director of the UAB Division of Urology by hiring new faculty and establishing a program in robotic surgery. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • McClintock to focus on Antarctic climate change in Discussion Book DialoguesEndowed university professor of Polar and Marine Biology James McClintock will examine “The Ecological Impacts of Climate Change on the Antarctic Peninsula” in a Discussion Book Dialogue, Thursday, Oct. 16. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:45:00 AM
  • Richter named James Marion Sims Endowed Chair UAB Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Holly E. Richter, Ph.D., M.D., has been named to the James Marion Sims Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine. Posted by Tyler Greer on 9/25/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Austin’s dedication goes beyond duties in GeneticsScott Austin, coordinator of educational services for the Genetics Residency Program and the Interdisciplinary Genetics Program in the Department of Genetics, is September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Steele’s historical research speaks to current issuesBrian Steele’s historical research on Thomas Jefferson raises questions of relevance to contemporary debates on executive power in a democracy, an issue highlighted by his review article in this fall’s Presidential Studies Quarterly and in a new article to be published in the Journal of Southern History this November. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Kirklin inducted into Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame tomorrowJohn Kirklin, M.D., a pioneering heart surgeon who played a large role in the development of UAB into a major medical center, will be inducted into the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame during ceremonies Tuesday, Sept 16. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/15/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Fishing fuels inspiration for Vines’ teaching, writingAdam Vines has been running out to a lake, river or stream to fish since he was “running the Cahaba” after school as an 8-year-old. “My earliest memories are fishing at the Warrior, either running a trot line or fishing with worms under a cork,” he says. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/11/2008 1:10:00 PM
  • Leading kidney, GI research physicians recruited to UAB from NIHTwo leading physician-scientists from the National Institutes of Health bring their clinical and research expertise in nephrology and gastroenterology to UAB and help accelerate the nationally recognized kidney-transplant program and the rising inflammatory bowel disease program. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 9/11/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Ritchey to receive Ingalls AwardUAB sociology Professor Ferris J. Ritchey, Ph.D., is the 2008 recipient of the Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2008 8:00:00 AM
  • Bonds says nothing is boring in Nutrition SciencesConnie Bonds has been selected Employee of the Month for August. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/2/2008 12:55:00 PM
  • Kelly to lead others during Sept. 11 Light the Night WalkWindsu Kelly wants to support others battling the life-threatening illnesses of leukemia and lymphoma. She is participating in this year’s Light the Night Walk Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. in Regions Park. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/2/2008 12:40:00 PM
  • Reading aloud to children is key in reading developmentA new book, Sharing Books Together: Promoting Emergent Literacy Through Reading Aloud and Home-School Partnerships, shines a light on the importance of reading aloud to children to help develop oral language. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/29/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Badgett takes schoolwork to Paralympics competitionUAB sophomore Mallerie Badgett is competing in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing from Sept. 6-17, but that’s not stopping her from being a full-time student this fall. She is taking several online courses that will count toward her early childhood education major. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/29/2008 7:55:00 AM
  • Long named editor of HispaniaAssociate Professor Sheri Spaine Long, Ph.D., has been named editor of Hispania, the official journal of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Constant wins SMA physician leadership awardDouglas L. Constant, M.D., an anesthesiology resident at UAB, has been named a 2008 Holt Young Physician Leadership Award-winner by the Southern Medical Association. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • White says role of Student Health Services is changingA healthy body fuels a healthy mind. A radical change in environment — such as leaving home to live on campus — and other stressors can make students vulnerable to many ailments. Student Health Services exists to help with these maladies. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/15/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • Bedwell wins Henze award for CF researchMicrobiology Professor David M. Bedwell, Ph.D., will receive the Karlin Henze Memorial Award from the Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center at UAB during a special ceremony Aug. 22. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/11/2008 12:10:00 PM
  • Roth named chair of PathologyKevin Roth, M.D., Ph.D., has been named chair of the Department of Pathology and will assume that role Sept. 1, succeeding Jay McDonald, M.D., who is retiring after 18 years at the helm. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/31/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • Meneses to assess breast-cancer interventions for womenMore than 2.3 million people in the United States have overcome breast cancer. Nursing Professor Karen Meneses, Ph.D., is working to help the survivors living in rural areas improve the quality of their lives. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • Scheiderer fosters love of science among area studentsCary Scheiderer has been teaching Advanced Principles of Molecular Biology and Neuroscience to high-school sophomores and juniors and coordinating an eight-week research internship for juniors and seniors. A Science Education Partnership Award from the NIH/NCRR funds the programs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 7:35:00 AM
  • Pasche to direct Hem/Onc, CCC translational researchBoris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., the new director of the division of hematology/oncology and associate director for translational research in the Comprehensive Cancer Center, will join UAB Sept. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/28/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Liebelt to lead national association of medical toxicologyErica L. Liebelt, M.D., professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at UAB, is the incoming president of the American College of Medical Toxicology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 1:20:00 PM
  • Purcell begins term on law enforcement board of directorsUAB Police Chief Anthony B. Purcell now is the Southeast region director on the board governing the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). He began his three-year term on July 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 1:20:00 PM
  • Minnie Randle relishes taking care of the ‘little stuff’Minnie Randle, a financial associate in the Department of Philosophy, is July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 12:45:00 PM
  • Marchase to lead national scientific societyVice President for Research and Economic Development Richard Marchase, Ph.D., has been named the 93rd president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/14/2008 10:15:00 AM
  • Purcell is Southeast director for campus law-enforcement boardUAB Police Chief Anthony B. Purcell is the Southeast region director on the board governing the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2008 12:25:00 PM
  • Triathlete physician’s focus is on women’s sports medicineSophia Lal, D.O., a sports medicine physician, recently joined UAB and sees patients at UAB Highlands and UAB Sports Medicine Clinic at Children’s Hospital. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/3/2008 8:05:00 AM
  • Endowed professorship named for DismukesAn endowed professorship within the Division of Infectious Diseases was named for Professor Emeritus William Dismukes, M.D., by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees during its June 20 meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:50:00 AM
  • Trustees appoint four emeriti facultyFour UAB faculty members were awarded emeritus status at the June 20 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. The four are Cara Cushing Adams; Rodney C. P. Go, Ph.D; Richard B. Morawetz, M.D.; and Seng-jaw Soong, Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:50:00 AM
  • Three receive endowed professorshipsThree faculty received endowed professorships during the June 20 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees: Jack Lancaster Jr., Ph.D.; Steven M. Pogwizd, M.D.; Ursula Wesselmann, M.D., Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:45:00 AM
  • Three named to endowed chairsThree faculty were named to endowed chairs during the June 20 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees: neurosurgeon James Markert, M.D.; radiologist Sharon Spencer, M.D.; and otolaryngologist Bradford Woodworth, M.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:30:00 AM
  • UAB professor's play selected for New York competitionA play written by Cheryl Hall, assistant professor of theatre at the UAB, has been selected for competition in the Strawberry One Act Theatre Festival in New York City. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/23/2008 12:00:00 PM
  • Samuels readies UAB Summer Band for annual July 4 concertSue Samuels has had the pleasure of directing the UAB Summer Band’s Fourth of July concert for the past six years. She’ll be holding the baton again this July 4 when the group presents its 8 p.m. performance on the lawn outside Bartow Arena. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • UAB faculty explain ‘Why I serve on the QL Committee…’Holly Brasher, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of Government, explains why she serves on the Quantitative Literacy Committee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Students count on Mary Leopard when help is neededMary Leopard is June’s Employee of the Month in part because of what she does to help students get to UAB, and also because of the work she does with students who are already here. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • UAB faculty answer ‘Why I serve on the QL Committee…’The UAB Reporter frequently highlights faculty who are implementing quantitative literacy (QL) strategies into their curricula. Faculty who serve on the QL Committee will share their classroom experiences to illustrate “Why I Serve on the QL Committee” during the coming weeks. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/6/2008 8:00:00 AM
  • Marion enjoys helping students ‘Study Away’Ken Marion, Ph.D., loves taking students to the remote Bahaman Island of San Salvador to study the tropical ecology of the region. Posted by Tyler Greer on 6/5/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Qiao very happy, y’all’, with her new accentA new 13-week program targets UAB professionals who speak English as a second language and have a foreign accent they want to modify. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/5/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Pezzmenti appointed to ADA committeeMaureen L. Pezzementi, D.M.D., associate professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was appointed a member of the American Dental Association National Board Examinations, Application of Basic Sciences to Clinical Scenarios Test Construction Committee. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 6/4/2008 7:25:00 AM
  • Academic advisers win national honorsThree academic advisers will bring home awards from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) annual conference to be held Oct. 1 in Chicago. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/4/2008 7:25:00 AM
  • Wenger honored with award from alma materLowell Wenger, dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, was named a Distinguished Science Alumni of the School of Science at his alma mater, Purdue University. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/2/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Taub named AAAS chair-elect Psychology Professor Edward Taub, Ph.D, now is chair-elect of the Section on Psychology (section J) of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2008 11:05:00 AM
  • Would you help lead the Benevolent Fund? Continuous givers from UAB and the Health System are encouraged to become more involved in charitable work by serving on the UAB Faculty and Staff Benevolent Fund Council. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • ‘The Singing Microscopist’ leaving UAB on a good noteAlbert Tousson, manager of the High Resolution Imaging Facility, is May’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • UAB faculty answer ‘Why I serve on the QL Committee…’Faculty who serve on the Quantitative Literacy Committee were asked to share their classroom experiences with the UAB Reporter to illustrate “Why I Serve on the QL Committee.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Library director wins state awardJerry W. Stephens, Ph.D., director of the Mervyn H. Sterne Library, recently received the 2008 Significant Contribution Award from the Alabama Association of College and Research Libraries Executive Board. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/19/2008 12:50:00 PM
  • Anderson appointed to national board of medical examinersPathology Professor Peter Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D., was appointed a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) as a test committee representative. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • Four UAB Health System administrators named fellowsFour administrators from the UAB Health System have been named fellows by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Reaves leads new Undergraduate Research initiativeChristopher Reaves, Ph.D., is the director of the Office for Undergraduate Research, a clearinghouse to promote and facilitate research, scholarship and creative activities by students in all disciplines at UAB. Reaves recently spoke to the UAB Reporter about the mission of his office. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/9/2008 6:00:00 AM
  • Nanda is new president of Society of Geriatric CardiologNavin C. Nanda, M.D., professor, UAB Division of Cardiovascular Disease, director of the UAB Heart Station/Echocardiography Laboratories and senior scientists in the UAB Center for Aging, has been named president of the Society of Geriatric Cardiology by its board of directors. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2008 9:10:00 AM
  • UAB Faculty Senate elects new officers, representativesElections were held to select a new chair-elect and secretary of the UAB Faculty Senate plus academic unit representatives and their alternates for the June 1 to May 31, 2009 term. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 8:10:00 AM
  • Deakle makes research protocols easier for radiation oncologyMelissa Deakle, project coordinator in the Radiation Oncology Chair’s Office, is April’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 8:05:00 AM
  • Klock appointed to Wachovia chairDavid R. Klock, Ph.D., dean of School of Business and Graduate School of Management, has been appointed the second holder of the Wachovia Endowed Chair in Business Administration by the Board of Trustees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/22/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • Worthington to chair Leadership, Special Education & FoundationsLou Anne Worthington, Ph.D., is the new chair of the School of Education's Department of Leadership, Special Education & Foundations. She succeeds William Rogan, Ph.D., who has retired. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/22/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Children’s book author to receive awardAuthor and illustrator Mordicai Gerstein will receive the 2008 Young Authors’ Roberta Long Medal for distinguished contributions to diversity in children’s literature at 4 p.m. Friday, April 25 in Sterne Library Room 158. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/14/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Dentist John Thornton to receive ‘08 Woolfolk AwardJohn Thornton is the recipient of the 2008 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/10/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • Team captain determined to Take Steps for Crohn’sJennifer Babl is forming a UAB team to take part in the Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walk at Homewood Central Park May 31. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/10/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Prof’s work in Discovery Channel show on Ancient EgyptUAB anthropologist Sarah Parcak will appear on the Discovery Channel in a television special, "Why Ancient Egypt Fell,” beginning April 6. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • Rec Center’s travelin’ man took circuitous route homeBill Pierce, UAB’s assistant director of Campus Recreation for Outdoor Pursuits and Climbing Wall, is March’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 11:00:00 AM
  • UAB pioneer inducted into state’s nursing hall of fameShirley Hester was honored recently for her achievement in health care with induction into the Capstone College of Nursing Hall of Fame. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 10:50:00 AM
  • Three are winners in the ’07 Discussion Book essay contestPrizes were awarded to employee Charles Kinnaird, student Kevin Shultz and freshman Abhishek Haritha for their essays on Rick Bragg’s All Over but the Shoutin’. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • Graham, Clark among Scholarship of Teaching grant recipientsThe UAB Scholarship of Teaching Grant program is giving Cecilia Graham, Ph.D., and Diane Clark, DScPT, the resources to restructure their Pathology and Pharmacology for Movement Disorders classes, which are foundational courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • Ball wins 2008 Ireland Prize for Scholarly DistinctionPsychologist Karlene Ball, Ph.D., has won the 2008 Carolyn P. and Charles W. Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction. Posted by Tyler Greer on 3/14/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • UAB to honor four Outstanding Women on March 20Four local women will be honored by UAB as Outstanding Women for 2008 during a ceremony Thursday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Bartow Arena Green and Gold Room. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • Professors selected for Excellence in Mentorship honorSixteen UAB professors from five schools and the Joint Health Science departments have been nominated as recipients of the inaugural Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship. Posted by Tyler Greer on 2/29/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Sallie Wright named UAB Information Technology AVPSallie Wright has been named assistant vice president for Information Technology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham effective March 1, 2008. Posted by Dan Willson on 2/29/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Problem-solving is Bailey’s specialtyWhen Julie Mummert and her colleagues have a question they can’t answer they know there’s only one place to go. Gredda Bailey. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/29/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • McGuire among those exhibiting in SoM Art ShowBecause of his busy family life and successful career as medical director of liver transplantation at UAB, Brendan McGuire, M.D., doesn’t get much time to hone his artistic skills. He draws occasionally with his children and makes time to illustrate the family Christmas card every year. This year, he’s getting some recognition for his work. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/29/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • Shakespeare compared to modern comedies by directorAssistant Professor Marlene Johnson is directing the Shakespeare play "As You Like It" in the Odess Theater March 1-2 and 4-8. The play asks the questions: What is real love? What is false love? What is the nature of a vow or promise? Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 2:05:00 PM
  • UAB-developed, tested skin cream shows promise against skin cancerA skin cream developed and tested by UAB Professor Mohammad Athar, Ph.D., has shown it can hyper-activate the body's natural DNA repair mechanisms in preclinical testing, scoring a major breakthrough in the fight against skin cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • UAB establishes new Center for Urban EducationA new UAB Center for Urban Education will coordinate ongoing teaching, research and service programs that promote quality education for children in poor, urban school districts. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • Chapman is Conner Prize winnerAlison Chapman, associate professor of English in the School of Arts & Humanities, is the winner of the 2007 Frederick W. Conner Prize in the History of Ideas for the essay, “Marking Time: Astrology, Almanacs and English Protestantism.” Posted by Jeff Keeton on 2/11/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Three honored as emeritus facultyThe Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System honored three UAB faculty with emeritus positions during the Feb. 8 meeting. Posted by Steven Till on 2/11/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Four honored with President’s Awards for DiversityFour individuals received the 2008 UAB President’s Awards for Diversity during a public ceremony to recognize the importance of institutional diversity and honor those who nurture diversity on campus and elsewhere. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/7/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Social scientist Liah Greenfeld is the Ireland Visiting ScholarRenowned social scientist Liah Greenfeld will receive the 2008 UAB Ireland Distinguished Visiting Scholar Prize and present a free, public lecture 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/7/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Weatherford leads honorees at annual service awardsThomas Weatherford III has been a professor in the School of Dentistry for 45 years, earning recognition as the longest-serving employee to be honored at this year’s service awards program. The award luncheon is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15 at noon in the DoubleTree Hotel. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:00:00 PM
  • David Winwood to lead UAB Research FoundationDavid Winwood, Ph.D., will join UAB as the chief executive officer of the UAB Research Foundation March 10. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • Townsend, Dolive get an insider’s view of the FBIThe Birmingham office of the FBI wanted a closer relationship with UAB this past fall, and Lisa Townsend and Helen Dolive were excited at the opportunity to learn more about the law-enforcement agency. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • Celebrity endorsements bring money, not guaranteesWhen you go the polls Feb. 5 to vote in Alabama’s presidential primary, will celebrity endorsements influence your decision? Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 12:20:00 PM
  • Rich to be honored for life’s workRobert R. Rich, M.D., senior vice president and dean of the School of Medicine at UAB, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Immunologists at its national meeting in San Diego in April. Rich has been at UAB since 2004. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/28/2008 12:25:00 PM
  • Shoop inducted into Alabama Baseball Hall Of FameUAB Head Baseball Coach Brian Shoop is one of four inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/24/2008 2:25:00 PM
  • Learning a new language is just part of Cowser's valuesLydia Cowser, an administrative associate in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, is January's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 1:45:00 PM
  • Whirlwind year earns Mays spot on ASC stage and moreUAB ophthalmologist Andrew Mays is performing in the UAB Department of Music Piano Series, which brings to campus the world’s preeminent pianists – a group in which Mays clearly has established he belongs. The concert is sold out. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 1:40:00 PM
  • Mestecky still seeks "excitement" after 41 years at UABJiri Mestecky recently was recognized with the Czech Mind award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 1:30:00 PM
  • Great Debate success may lead to more in futureMark Dransfield and Robert Cerfolio’s debated on the importance of lung cancer screening on Jan. 10. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 12:40:00 PM
  • Group to review consulting, conflict of interest policies A working group is being assembled to review and assess UAB's current consulting/conflict of interest policies and monitor UAB’s compliance process with existing federal, state and university guideline Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 2:55:00 PM
  • Exhibit shows how women continue to change the face of medicineUAB celebrates the role of women in medicine and highlights their journey with the traveling exhibit, Changing the Face of Medicine, on display in the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences through Feb. 15. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • The Great Debate 2008: Cerfolio, Dransfield square off on lung cancer screening in first debate of its kind at UABRobert Cerfolio, M.D., and Mark Dransfield, M.D. are guaranteed to deliver when they debate a key health issue: Should there be screenings for lung cancer? The doctors will argue their positions in The Great Debate 2008: Screening for Lung Cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • Kirby wins national teaching awardRussell Kirby, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Public Health, has been named the 2007 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award given by the Coalition for Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • Exploring Birmingham gives students new view of the cityThe Freshman Learning Community (FLC) class, Exploring Birmingham: In Search of the Ideal Community, is a set of clustered courses linked by a theme and taken by the same small group of freshmen during the fall semester at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 10:00:00 AM
  • New designer available to help with your upcoming projectsThe Campus Planning Committee announced in the spring it was implementing seven finish schemes for use on all future UAB projects – a practice common among major institutions across the country. Rhyann Granger, interior design program administrator, is leading the charge in UAB’s standard finishes and is working with UAB building administrators across campus to select schemes for all campus buildings. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Two-time EOM winner believes in communication, says award belongs to the people she works withAda Mailhot is firm in her belief that teamwork and open communication are the keys to running a productive office. Mailhot is the winner of the Employee of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Forteo’s bone-building power shown in osteoporosis patientThe osteoporosis drug Forteo works better than Fosamax to strengthen bones in arthritis patients with prednisone-induced osteoporosis, according to a study by Kenneth Saag, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • UAB receives $13 million to fight health disparitiesMore than $13 million awarded to UAB investigators will help reduce health disparities and boost healthy living and cancer-prevention programs in minority and under-served communities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:30:00 AM
  • Anderson loves poetry, but knows his history, tooCreative writing is Daniel Anderson's specialty; he has written two books, Drunk in Sunlight and January Rain. He’s also edited The Selected Poems of Howard Nemerov, who was a two-time poet laureate and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:25:00 AM
  • Child Life Program provides comfort to patients and families year-roundThe Child Life Program, which cares for hundreds of children at UAB every year, can reduce the stress experienced by children and families and help them cope with potentially traumatic situations. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • David Allison receives presidential honors in White House ceremonyDavid B. Allison, Ph.D., professor of biostatistics and head of the Section on Statistical Genetics in the UAB School of Public Health, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/26/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • Cancer Center names new clinical programs chiefProfessor of surgery Martin Heslin, M.D., has been named associate director for clinical programs at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/26/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • Bryant aids university by developing new transfer proceduresRobin Bryant is November's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Tests of new brain cancer drug therapy show promiseA new intravenous therapy targeting brain tumors has shown promise in a Phase I trial at UAB and provides researchers new hope for treating a very deadly form of brain cancer known as gliomas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 9:50:00 AM
  • Smith, Manning honored by Board of TrusteesThe University of Alabama Board of Trustees appointed UAB Professor William M. Smith, Ph.D., as professor emeritus in the UAB School of Engineering’s Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Retired UAB Professor Maryann M. Manning, Ed.D., was recognized as Distinguished Service Professor Emerita for her many contributions to the UAB School of Education and the state of Alabama. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:45:00 AM
  • Bryant aids university by developing new transfer proceduresRobin Bryant, a program manager in Academic Programs and Policies, is November’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:40:00 AM
  • UAB Social Work Program wins reaccreditation from CSWEThe UAB Social Work Program has won reaccreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The reaccreditation covers social work education for the next eight years. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:40:00 AM
  • Quinlan honored as “Star of the South” by Irish America MagazineUAB English Professor Kieran Quinlan, Ph.D., is one of 12 Irish Americans named as one of the “Stars of the South” by Irish America Magazine. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:35:00 AM
  • Liebelt ready to enhance U.S. poison control centersErica Liebelt, M.D., director of medical toxicology services in UAB’s School of Medicine, recently was appointed chair of the American Association of Poison Control Center’s (AAPCC) Committee for Certification for Poison Information Specialists. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:30:00 AM
  • Sara Grostick, Shannon Houser honored for HIM excellenceSarah Grostick (left) and Shannon Houser were honored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for achievement in health information management at the AHIMA’s 79th Convention in Philadelphia in October. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:25:00 AM
  • Civic engagement course teaches civic responsibility Service learning links traditional academics with community service, enhancing and deepening classroom learning through thoughtful, collaborative engagement with community organizations and the people they serve. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:20:00 AM
  • Braswell finds way to teach student awaiting transplantThanks to Flowers Braswell’s efforts, Chelsea Umbach, an English literature major, is continuing to take the professor’s Bibliography & Research Seminar through videoconferencing from Sterne Library. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:10:00 AM
  • Jennifer Blythers honored as UAB’s Employee of the YearJennifer Blythers, an environmental services specialist at UAB Hospital is 2007’s UAB Employee of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 12:05:00 PM
  • Diabetics can guard against eye disease with checkupDiabetics face many health complications as part of their disease, including the possible loss of eyesight. UAB EyeCare’s Mark Swanson, O.D., reminds diabetics to schedule their yearly exam if they haven’t had one in 2007. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 8:50:00 AM
  • Surgeon finds ‘comfort zone’ treating children during warPeter Ray didn’t go to war seeking fame and fortune as a doctor. He just wanted to help people. The U.S. Army Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) gave him the opportunity and he says he’s a better doctor because of it. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 7:50:00 AM
  • Antarctic island named for UAB researchersCharles Amsler, Ph.D., and Margaret Amsler have spent a great deal of time researching the mysteries of Antarctica. Now, part of the Antarctic bears their name. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:40:00 PM
  • Not even bees stand between Tyler and getting the job doneJohn Tyler is October’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 10:40:00 AM
  • Scripa to receive lifetime achievement in teaching awardRose Scripa’s impact on her students through 31 years at UAB is undeniable, and her years of service to students on campus have been recognized with her selection as the 2007 Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 12:20:00 PM
  • Crum values high quality, demonstrates it in leadershipMary Alice Crum is September's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 12:05:00 PM
  • Benza climbs Grand Teton for patients, PHARay Benza climbed to the windswept granite summit of the Grand Teton in Jackson Hole, Wyo., with five friends as part of a fund raiser for the non-profit Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) and in memory of his friend and former patient Katherine Hanks, who succumbed to the disease this year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 11:50:00 AM
  • Global and Community Leadership joins Honors AcademyPushing students to develop themselves is a key component in training future leaders, says Bob Corley, and he hopes the new Global and Community Leadership (GCL) Honors Program will play a pivotal role in doing that. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 11:45:00 AM
  • Benos is ’07 Distinguished Faculty LecturerDale Benos has made a favorable impression on his colleagues through his 22-year UAB career. Proof of that can be found in the selection of Benos as the 2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 2:50:00 PM
  • Evans still battling leukemia, plans to Light the Night on Sept. 13The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is asking others to help fight the disease by joining the group for its Light the Night Walk, Thursday, Sept. 13 Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 1:45:00 PM
  • Warner trains cyber-crime investigators of tomorrowGary Warner, a 1989 UAB graduate, recently left Energen to join UAB as the director of research for computer forensics. He has been on the frontlines of the cyber-crime war, aiding the FBI, FDIC, IRS, NASA and the National Credit Union Administration, among others. In doing so, he has built an international reputation for his work in targeting cyber-criminals. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 12:25:00 PM
  • Shipman to direct UAB CDCMartina Shipman is the new director for the UAB Child Development Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • Wilson to direct Sparkman Center for Global healthPediatric AIDS researcher Craig Wilson, M.D., is the new director of the Sparkman Center for Global Health in the School of Public Health. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:40:00 AM
  • Extraordinary attitude and commitment set Carroll apartFay Carroll, a messenger in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, is August’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:40:00 AM
  • 1917 Clinic director is honored by nurse practitionersJim Raper, director of the 1917 HIV/AIDS Outpatient and Infectious Disease Clinics, recently was named a fellow by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, becoming the first nurse practitioner in Alabama to receive the award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Scott-Trammel to direct student Career ServicesSuzanne Scott-Trammell is the new director of UAB Career Services, which provides career counseling, job search and career guidance to students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:35:00 AM
  • Herbert to direct Supplier DiversityAlbert D. Herbert Jr., Ph.D., chief of staff for the mayor of the City of Birmingham, will join UAB Oct. 15 as the university’s new executive director of Supplier Diversity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:35:00 AM
  • Interest in anesthesiology history earns Mandabach fellowshipMark Mandabach was recently selected as UAB’s first Rod Calverley Fellowship award winner. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:30:00 AM
  • Academics is Brian Mackin’s top athletic priorityBrian Mackin was named the fourth athletics director in UAB history Feb. 14. Mackin says his first priority has been devising ways to improve the academic performance of student-athletes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • Campus Conversations adds new chapter to discussionThe level of discussion is being raised for this year’s book – Rick Bragg’s All Over but the Shoutin’ – with the new initiative Campus Conversations, based on essays by faculty and staff that examine issues raised in the book through the viewpoint of varying disciplines. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 10:00:00 AM
  • Partridge takes reins of Comprehensive Cancer CenterEdward E. Partridge, M.D., has been named the new director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Partridge, 59, has served as interim director for the past year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 9:50:00 AM
  • Campus has reaped the beauty Sullivan has sownTim Sullivan is July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:45:00 AM
  • Summer camp turns into seven-year stint for LockhartJarrod Lockhart is the program coordinator for CORD’s Regional Science and Engineering Fair and its middle-school environmental camp, sharing his knowledge of science and research with middle- and high-school children. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:20:00 AM
  • Debbie Tanju is the face of accounting educationDebbie Tanju, who teaches financial accounting and internal auditing, also coordinates the department’s student internship program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 11:30:00 AM
  • Linney new Social & Behavioral Sciences dean Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • New officers elected to NASCarlton “Skip” Craig and Lisa Turley were elected to the 36-member board of directors, and new officers for the executive committee were elected at the UAB National Alumni Society’s annual meeting Friday, June 22, at the McWane Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • New bariatric surgery best option for someRonald Clements, an associate professor in the Department of Surgery whose specialty is minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery, uses laparoscopic techniques to perform gastric bypass operations for morbidly obese patients. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • DeBord provides quality care with dedicationStarla DeBord is June's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 12:35:00 PM
  • Can you stick with it? Patterson profiles personality traits of resilient leaders Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 11:50:00 AM
  • REU-RET provides cutting-edge research opportunitiesThe Research Experience for Undergraduates- Research Experience for Teachers (REU-RET) is in its 10th year with the help of a $312,000 NSF grant and Yogesh Vohra. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 11:35:00 AM
  • Parcak uses satellites to reveal ancient civilizationsSarah Parcak, an assistant professor in the UAB Department of Anthropology, is leading archaeologists in a race against time to uncover sites in Egypt that are being destroyed by war, development, urban sprawl and looting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 9:25:00 AM
  • From Edison to the iPodHearing of sound is in the ears of the beholders Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • Maner enjoys new challenges of Training & DevelopmentMike Maner, an instructional designer in HRM Organizational Development, is May’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:50:00 AM
  • Pang says China exchange program is reaping successEight of K.C. Pang’s students are taking their opportunity to go to China in June to study Chinese language and culture through a UAB exchange program with Anshan Normal University. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:45:00 AM
  • Faculty Senate elects new officers and representativesThe UAB Faculty Senate for the 2007-08 term were held to select a new chair-elect and secretary of the senate plus academic unit representatives and their alternates for the period June 1 to May 31, 2008. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:35:00 AM
  • Tilden to chair HHS human research advisory committeeThe U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt has appointed UAB Research Compliance Officer Samuel J. Tilden, M.D., J.D., to chair the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:30:00 PM
  • Robert Corley tapped to head new honors leadership programRobert Corley, Ph.D., has been named director of the Global and Community Leadership Honors Program at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:30:00 PM
  • Smith encourages children of all ages to discover, expand their love of musicLaDonna Smith, an instructor in UAB’s Department of Music, knows how children benefit from learning a musical discipline. Smith has been teaching the Suzuki method of violin playing for more than 25 years to children ages 3 to 18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:15:00 PM
  • Chawla helps to shape prestigious engineering review journalNow Chawla, a professor in Materials Science and Engineering, is overseeing a new venture as editor of the prestigious International Materials Reviews, a journal published jointly by U.S.-based ASM International (formerly the American Society of Metals) and the U.K.-based Institute of Materials. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • Radio proves good choice for PenningtonRosemary Pennington, who hosts the local portion of “All Things Considered” Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m., also recently was named Best Specialized Reporter. Her story “AIDS: The Epidemic in Alabama” won an Alabama Associated Press Broadcast Award and an RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • Tilden to chair HHS human research advisory committeeThe U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt has appointed UAB Research Compliance Officer Samuel J. Tilden, M.D., J.D., to chair the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 7:15:00 AM
  • Blythers is a helpful hostess to visitors, fellow employeesJennifer Blythers, an environmental services specialist in UAB Hospital, is April’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 11:40:00 AM
  • Support from CF Foundation plays key role Aupporting events like the Great Strides Walk of the Alabama Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are crucial to UAB’s effort to treat the symptoms of CF and find a cure, says Eric Sorscher, M.D., director of UAB’s Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:40:00 AM
  • Exchange program with Jaén a success for UABLourdes Sánchez-López, Ph.D., has worked with Sheri Spaine Long, Ph.D., to establish an international education exchange program with the University of Jaén. The two recently were honored for their efforts. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:35:00 AM
  • Moyers turns childhood dream into national goalsPenelope Moyers, Ed.D., is the new president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Her presidency officially began at the AOTA’s 87th annual Conference and Expo earlier this month in St. Louis, Mo. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:30:00 AM
  • Johnston is first winner of national nursing awardJanet Johnston was honored for her outstanding record, work ethic and contributions to the improvement of the overall nursing program at UAB with the national Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • Scarinci is recipient of Woolfolk Community Service Award Scarinci has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. This award, along with the President’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching, will be presented at the Faculty Awards Convocation Monday, April 23. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • 13 honored by president for excellence in teachingThirteen faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Convocation Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m. in the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre. The 2007 honorees represent each school and the Joint Health Sciences departments. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Hank Black is university’s ‘unsung champion’ storytellerUAB Media Specialist Hank Black has been telling UAB’s story one discovery at a time for the past 32 years. Black is March’s employee of the month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 12:50:00 PM
  • Doctor’s health and well-being should come firstSandra Frazier, the UAB Health System Physician Health Officer, is hoping the new Physician Resource Office at UAB Highlands will be a place all UAB doctors — of medicine or philosophy — plus dentists, residents, first professional students, doctoral candidates and area physicians will turn when they need help or information. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 12:45:00 PM
  • Watts’ work on sea urchins helps earn him Ireland PrizeBecause of his breakthrough research and contributions to UAB and the local community, Stephen Watts has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Caroline P. and Charles W. Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 12:40:00 PM
  • No objection to success of UAB’s Mock Trial teamsThe Mock Trial Team won its bid to defend its national tournament title in February. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 8:25:00 AM
  • Upton, White train staff in Zambia clinicKerry Upton and Heather White, a research specialist in Infectious Diseases, made their trip to Africa this past fall as part of the UAB-Zambia HIV Research Project. Zambia is the sister site to UAB’s Center for AIDS Research, Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Velinda Block is new chief nursing officer for UAB HospitalVelinda J. Block joined UAB Hospital as chief nursing officer March 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:25:00 PM
  • Harlan Sands joins as associate provost for administrationHarlan M. Sands, J.D., has been named the new associate provost for Administration and Finance at UAB. His appointment is effective June 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:20:00 PM
  • VP for research now adds economic development to roleUAB has renamed the title for Richard B. Marchase, Ph.D., to vice president for research and economic development. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:20:00 PM
  • Resource Center to aid returning soldiers, familiesMany at UAB have been affected by the increased deployment of troops to the Middle East. That’s why the Resource Center Employee Assistance Program is presenting the program “Returning Soldiers and Their Families: Transition from the War Zone to the Home Zone.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:15:00 PM
  • Civitan-Sparks Clinics celebrating 40 years of serviceThe Civitan-Sparks Clinics is celebrating stories that highlight its success in research and its commitment to patients and community, with its 40th anniversary celebration. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:10:00 PM
  • Clark respected by peers for his compassionTed Clark was praised by colleagues for his work in the Division of Preventive Medicine, earning him distinction as February’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:20:00 AM
  • Walters counsels families during time of personal crisisWhen you listen to Wendy Walters speak, it’s easy to see she’s the perfect choice to hold UAB Hospital’s newly created family support coordinator position. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:20:00 AM
  • Elson appointedCharles O. Elson III, M.D., has been appointed to the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), one of the National Institutes of Health. He will serve on the Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Subcommittee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • UAB poised to honor 2007’s most Outstanding WomenUAB will honor four local women as the UAB Outstanding Women for 2007 during a ceremony Thursday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the Bartow Arena Green and Gold Room. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • Brouillettes work together to discover drugs that can combat anthrax, tularemiaUAB researchers Christie and Wayne Brouillette, Ph.D., are trying to develop drugs to combat anthrax, plague and tularemia. No drugs specifically designed to combat the three pathogens are available on the market, let alone a single drug to hit all three. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Waldrum chairing city’s 2007 March of Dimes campaignUAB Hospital CEO Michael Waldrum, M.D., will chair for a second year the Birmingham-area March of Dimes WalkAmerica campaign. The campaign’s 2007 goal is $440,000. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Shoop aiming to mole baseball team on, off fieldBrian Shoop and his staff (all of whom came with him from Birmingham-Southern) are well aware of the hard times the players endured last season, when UAB struggled to a 19-38 record last year; as a result, they are making an extra effort to create a positive atmosphere as the 2007 season is getting under way. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • Trustees approve new center, scholarship, appointmentsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new center and three new scholarships plus made several appointments during its regular meeting Feb. 2. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB alum Brian Mackin named new athletics directorUAB President Carol Garrison, Ph.D., announced Wednesday, Feb. 14, that Brian Mackin is UAB’s new athletics director. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Wallace leads honorees at annual Service Awards ProgramWallace, an associate in the Department of Surgery, will be honored this month for 40 years of service to the university in the field of computers, electronics and research. He will join more than 220 people with 20 or more years of service to UAB to be honored during the annual Service Awards Program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2007 10:00:00 AM
  • After more than three decades Manning still has work to doManning recently was awarded the Truman Pierce Award from the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA). Her commitment to improving professional development instruction for teachers in the state led elementary principals to select Manning as the recipient of the annual award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 1:05:00 PM
  • Gault’s ‘expert handling’ aids ‘team effort’ in psychologyAeron Gault always makes time to help the faculty and staff in the UAB Department of Psychology, whether it’s updating their computer programs, explaining how to use a computer program, or troubleshooting for a professor during a class. he is January's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 1:00:00 PM
  • Katiyar says green tea can help ward off skin cancerSantosh Katiyar, Ph.D., an associate professor in dermatology, has been studying ways for humans to protect themselves from skin cancer for 16 years, including the past six years here at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:10:00 AM
  • McWilliams to step down as dean, return to facultyTennant McWilliams, Ph.D., dean of the UAB School of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) since 1990, has announced that he is stepping down this summer from that position and returning to the faculty. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:05:00 AM
  • Owens experiences the world through student diversityAmy Owens’ dedication to her students and fellow co-workers are just two of the reasons she was selected as the December 2006 Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Anthropology’s Jones readies for summer work in FijiSharyn Jones is the principal investigator on a team that will conducting marine surveys in the region, specifically to look at the kinds and sizes of fish being consumed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:30:00 AM
  • Callaway to lead football program hereNeil Callaway was named the third football coach in school history Dec. 17, 2006. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Optical Nose could sniff out danger, moreThe laser-based Optical Nose will allow for rapid identification and quantification of organic trace-gases in multi-compound gas mixtures with full biochemical specificity and high sensitivity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Profs examine scripture, rhetoric in new book Holy MurderA new book by two UAB communication studies professors examines one of the Bible’s most controversial stories, in Genesis 22:1-14, when Abraham, in obedience to the voice of God, places his son, Isaac, on an altar for sacrifice. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:55:00 AM
  • Price honored by ASCAP for seventh year in a rowWilliam has been recognized nationally for doing what he loves to do. Price recently was selected as a 2006 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Standard Award recipient for the seventh consecutive year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:50:00 AM
  • Walsh leads project to boost oil production in AlabamaPeter Walsh is the principal investigator on an upcoming Department of Energy cost-shared project that will inject carbon dioxide (CO2) into a Mobile County oil reservoir in an effort to increase domestic oil production. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:45:00 AM
  • English Resource Center helps students, professors In UAB’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), one of the areas identified as needing improvement is student communication skills. Writing, in particular, is essential to success in university-level courses and the working world. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • Stories make a difference in donors’ gift-giving decisionsWith the end of the 2006 tax year in sight, donors are carefully considering where they might direct their year-end charitable gifts. Often, UAB is a preferred destination. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Virtual Patient creation believed to be first of its kindUAB researchers have invented the Virtual Patient, an innovation its creators in the schools of Nursing and Engineering say will revolutionize learning in the classroom and stimulate engineering research. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:30:00 AM
  • Brian Geiger earns award for work in health educationBrian Geiger was named the 2006 Health Educator of the Year by the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD). Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:45:00 PM
  • Varghese is never without a smile and a kind wordFaculty who work with Elizabeth Varghese appreciate the work she does, which is why Varghese has been selected November’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:20:00 PM
  • McIver to deliver lecture on Women, Art and ArchitectureKatherine McIver will look at women as collectors of precious material goods, organizers of the early modern home and decorators of its interior at a lecture Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:10:00 PM
  • Holmes is inaugural holder of Wachovia endowed chairRobert E. Holmes, Ph.D., dean of the UAB School of Business and Graduate School of Management, has been appointed the first holder of the Wachovia Endowed Chair in Business Administration by the UA Board of Trustees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:10:00 PM
  • Peel is appointed interim associate provost for facultylaire Peel, Ph.D., associate dean for academic and student affairs and professor in the School of Health Professions, became interim associate provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs effective Nov. 27. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:10:00 PM
  • This holiday season, eat the best and forget the restDebra Strong, director of UAB’s EatRight Weight Management Services, and Beth Kitchin, assistant professor of nutrition sciences in the UAB School of Health Professions, say it’s possible to enjoy the gifts of fine food this month and not watch your physique round out in the process. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:05:00 PM
  • Mike Davis’ emphasis on effort doesn’t end off the courtFirst-year UAB basketball Coach Mike Davis doesn’t just stress hard work on the court. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 1:40:00 PM
  • Steele awarded the Conner Prize for ideas on JeffersonBrian Steele, assistant professor in the department of History, will be honored Tuesday, Nov. 28 for his for his winning entry in the 2006 Frederick Connor Prize in the History of Ideas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:40:00 AM
  • Purcell is on duty as new campus chief of policeAnthony Purcell recently left Georgia Tech to become the new police chief here at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:40:00 AM
  • Darley-Usmar chosen to lead study of free radicalsHow do free radicals change how the cells in the body respond? Those are just two questions Victor Darley-Usmar, Ph.D., studies every day. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Bridging digital divide is life’s work for Gypsy AbbottThe Society for Information in Education recently awarded Abbott the 2006 Outstanding Service in Digital Equity Award, created to recognize the variety of successful approaches employed in teacher education to bridge the digital divides carved by economic, cultural, physical and mental diversities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:05:00 AM
  • Humble Henry says strong work ethic is all in the familyA strong work ethic and determination have led Michelle Henry to being named Employee of the Month for October. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:05:00 AM
  • Ed Taub’s CI stroke therapy support featured in JAMADecades’ worth of research on constraint-induced movement therapy by UAB Professor Edward Taub, Ph.D., is receiving its day in the spotlight in one of science’s most respected publications. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:00:00 AM
  • Ophthalmologist finishes second in amateur piano competition UAB ophthalmologist Andrew Mays finished second in an amateur piano competition in which Kasman was the final-round judge. Kasman had never heard of Mays before the competition and for good reason – Mays hadn’t played on stage in 20 years. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 9:55:00 AM
  • New TB outbreak in Africa is red flag for world healthCombatting XDR-TB spread is focus for Kimerling Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 8:50:00 AM
  • Garrison approves 11 new campuswide initiativesUAB President Carol Garrison has approved 11 campuswide proposals that could make significant contributions to fulfilling goals identified in the university’s strategic plan for improving education, research and service. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 8:45:00 AM
  • President Garrison extols UAB as university on the moveIn a year that has included the average ACT score of incoming freshmen rising to 23.7, continuing development of the Quality Enhancement Plan and the opening of a state-of-the-art freshman residence hall and a modern, full-service dining facility, it’s easy to see that UAB is a university on the move. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • Baker walking 60 miles (again) to aid breast cancer researchLisa Baker is taking part in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk. It’s 60 miles in three days, and while it’s never easy, she says, it’s always rewarding. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 7:05:00 AM
  • Feldman earns promotion, gets chance to honor mentorGlenn Feldman was appointed the fourth director of the Center for Labor Education and Research (CLEAR) Oct. 1 and recently finished editing and writing a chapter for the book History and Hope in the Heart of Dixie — a tribute to Feldman’s former teacher Wayne Flynt. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 7:00:00 AM
  • ‘Fortunate’ Pomfret readies two operas for NovemberBonnie Pomfret, D.M., a versatile soprano and veteran opera performer and director, joined UAB’s Department of Music in August with an eye toward Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. Those are the dates of her first operas on campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 6:30:00 AM
  • Wang’s behind-the-scenes work key to UAB researchersJelai Wang, systems programmer lead in the department of Biostatistics, is September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:35:00 AM
  • Bish ensures bookstore’s customers are well servedMargaret Bish’s care and concern for customers is reflected in the service that she has provided at the Blazer Bookstore for almost 30 years. Her dedication, attitude and professionalism earned her the distinction as August’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 9:50:00 AM
  • Kennon focuses on graduate minority recruitmentGraduate Program Coordinator Clifford Kennon has spent the past two and one-half years recruiting students for the UAB Neuroscience Graduate Program. An African-American himself, he knows the extra challenge in recruiting underrepresented minorities to the biomedical sciences. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:40:00 AM
  • O’Neal to receive 2006 Ingalls AwardUAB School of Dentistry Professor S. Jean O’Neal, D.M.D., has been named this year’s recipient of the Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:35:00 AM
  • UAB nurse wants you to donate your locksWendy Madden, the interim nurse manager in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, recently had nine inches of her hair cut on Fox 6’s Good Day Alabama to promote Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths program — a program where people can donate their hair so wigs can be made to aid women battling cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • Janet Gillispie’s caring heart always shines throughJanet Gillispie, a radiological technologist in UAB Hospital, always is willing to lend a helping hand to her co-workers and her patients and has been named the 2006 Employee of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • Price, Pomfret join UAB MusicTwo assistant professors have joined the faculty of the UAB Department of Music. Bonnie Pomfret will teach voice and opera, and William Price will teach music theory. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 9:50:00 AM
  • Dot Harris remembers fun of ‘It’s Your Team’ campaignDot Harris has stepped from behind the scenes into the forefront as part of UAB’s “It’s Your Team” fall 2006 football promotion. Harris is featured on postcards employees received in their campus mail, leading the football team out onto the field. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 9:15:00 AM
  • Purcell is new UAB police chiefAnthony B. Purcell has been named assistant vice president and chief of police at UAB and will assume his responsibilities here Monday, Oct. 9. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 8:55:00 AM
  • Radford leading mentoring methods studyUAB School of Education Professor David Radford is investigating various mentoring methods for new teachers as part of a five-year, $4.5 million study. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 10:05:00 AM
  • Capilouto among six selected as city’s ‘Men of Substance and Style’UAB Provost Eli Capilouto and five other community leaders have been chosen as “Men of Substance and Style” by Birmingham Magazine and will be honored Sept. 28 at a reception hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at is Birmingham-area Summit location. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 9:55:00 AM
  • Gayla Watt is ‘spark plug’ that ignites EpidemiologyThe caring and supportive nature Gayla Watt shows her students has brought her the highest of accolades and helped earn her the distinction of being named July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 7:05:00 AM
  • Treutel is inaugural winner of English core teaching awardRita Commitment and a love for her profession and her students both come through in Treutel’s classroom, as evidenced by her selection as the department’s first Core Teaching Award recipient. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:20:00 AM
  • Heimburger begins Fulbright Scholarship research in AfricaDouglas C. Heimburger says he’s a man glad of a new challenge – and a Fulbright Scholarship award that is enabling him to work in Zambia is providing just that. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:20:00 AM
  • Past Senate chair reflects on culture of shared governanceThe “job” of faculty is to generate new knowledge, to disperse that knowledge (e.g. publish) and to provide an environment where knowledge can be successfully acquired by students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:20:00 AM
  • Messina among Who’s Who Frank M. Messina, chair of the UAB Department of Accounting & Information Systems in the School of Business, recently was listed in Birmingham Business Journal among Who’s Who in Law and Accounting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:55:00 AM
  • Eight appointed emeriti facultyThe UA Board of Trustees, meeting June 16 in Tuscaloosa, appointed eight persons to the status of emeriti faculty. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:55:00 AM
  • Profs Jones, Amling appointed to endowed chairs in MedicineTwo recent additions to the UAB faculty have been appointed to endowed chairs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:50:00 AM
  • Hartman wins early career awardDr. John Hartman, assistant professor of medicine in the UAB Department of Genetics, is one of 13 winners of the inaugural Physician-Scientist Early Career Award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Professor takes children on wild ride with Railroad JohnTony Crunk, a professor of English, has written three children’s books and calls his new book, Railroad John, a “Tall Tale with capital T’s.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:25:00 AM
  • Community service led Cathy Barker to career at UABCathy Barker, a nurse coordinator in nephrology, was recently installed as the new president of the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • Simon’s personality is ‘icing on the cake’ of a job well doneDedication to her job and the spirit in which she goes about doing it are just two of the reasons Stephanie Simon was selected June’s Employee of the Month. Simon is the first member of the environmental services team to be selected for the honor. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • Home-grown Townsend guiding softball program to successCoach Marla Townsend, brought in to start the UAB Softball program in 1998, has been named C-USA Coach of the Year for the second time in the program’s history. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:05:00 AM
  • Markert to direct neurosurgeryJames Markert, a professor of surgery, physiology and biophysics, and pediatrics, has been named director of the division of neurosurgery in the department of surgery at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:05:00 AM
  • Michael Flannery receives book awardMichael Flannery, associate director for Historical Collections (Lister Hill Library), was recently awarded the Archivists and Librarians in the History of Health Sciences Publications (ALHHS) award for his 2004 book, Civil War Pharmacy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:00:00 AM
  • Lorbeer joins LHL staffLiz Lorbeer recently joined Lister Hill Library as the new associate director for content management, in which capacity she will oversee cataloging, serials, collection development and acquisitions at Lister Hill. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:00:00 AM
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