April 16, 2007

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SBS dean search is progressing, still time to nominate
A search committee already is reviewing applicants, but there still is time to nominate or refer candidates for the position of dean of the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, said Philip Way, Ph.D., associate provost for Undergraduate Programs and chair of the search committee.

Faculty convocation set
Thirteen 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.

UAB to open clinic for rare genetic disease
April 11, 2007
UAB will open the first clinic in the Southeast dedicated to treating a rare genetic condition known as tuberous sclerosis (TS). There are an estimated 700 TS patients in Alabama alone.

BFA seniors exhibit at Visual Arts Gallery
April 9, 2007
An exhibition of works by five bachelor of fine arts students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will be on display at the UAB Visual Arts Gallery through May 4. The exhibition, which is the final project for graduating students, allows the public, their professors and their peers to see the range of creative works they are producing today.

NSF funds summer research for undergraduates, teachers
March 23, 2007
A UAB Department of Physics program supporting summer research for undergraduates and high-school teachers has received an award of $312,200 from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Noms being accepted for Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award
Nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award are being accepted. The deadline for receipt of nominations is April 23.

Outstanding advisors to be honored
UAB's outstanding academic advisors will be honored during a reception in the Bartow Arena Green and Gold Room on April 23.

Black Graduate Student Association to host conference
April 2, 2007
The UAB Black Graduate Student Association will examine what it believes to be some of the most important issues stifling prosperity in under-served and under-represented communities Saturday, April 21 during the fourth annual member and alumni conference.

Haarbauer bids adieu with The Tempest
Theatre UAB will present Shakespeare’s The Tempest, featuring movement coaching by Diavolo Dance Theatre’s Jones Welsh, April 18-22 in the Alys Stephens Center. The play is directed by Dennis McLernon and is the farewell performance of theatre professor and Associate Dean Ward Haarbauer, Ph.D., in the role of Prospero.

Gospel Choir Spring Concert is April 23
Fresh from their six-day Midwest tour, the UAB Gospel Choir is red-hot and excited about performing at their spring concert gospel celebration Monday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall.

Be a part of UAB in Antarctica via the Web
March 6, 2007
UAB marine researchers are among the first United States teams diving into the Antarctic waters as the International Polar Year begins – and you can be a part of the scientific adventure on the World Wide Web.

Facilitators needed for UAB Discussion Book groups
April 16, 2007
UAB is seeking volunteers to facilitate freshman discussion groups to be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 for the 2007 UAB Discussion Book All Over But the Shoutin’ by critically acclaimed book by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Bragg.

Call for apps: CIFA
The UAB General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) has established a training program for senior fellows committed to careers in clinical investigation.

See ‘Opera Scenes: An evening with Jacques Offenbach’
The UAB Department of Music will present “Opera Scenes: An Evening with Jacques Offenbach,” Thursday, April 12.

Call for applications: Clinical Investigator Fellowship Award
The UAB General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) has established a training program for senior fellows committed to careers in clinical investigation. Recipients of this Clinical Investigator Fellowship Award (CIFA) will receive two years of mentored training in clinical investigation.

Free head & neck screening offered
ree screenings for head and neck cancers will be offered on April 20 from 1-4 p.m. at the Kirklin Clinic.

No objection to success of UAB’s Mock Trial teams
John Grimes, J.D., and his UAB Mock Trial Team students are on the kind of roll that would make Perry Mason take notice.

Doctor’s health and well-being should come first
When we are dealing with pain, one of the first people from whom we seek help is a physician. But where do doctors go when they need help?

Sheryl Crow, Laurie David visit campus
Environmental activist Laurie David and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow are bringing the stopglobalwarming.org “Virtual March” to Bartow Arena Friday, April 13.

DeCarlo excited about new medical equipment and supplies distribution track
Thomas DeCarlo says the newly created Medical Equipment and Supplies Distribution track will provide students knowledge of medical and health industry-distribution operations.

Watts’ work on sea urchins helps earn him Ireland Prize
Stephen Watts is the recipient the Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction for his work in aquaculture, medicine and the environment. For reservations to the dinner and lecture April 30, call University Events at 934-0771.

Upton, White train staff in Zambia clinic
Heather White and Kerry Upton traveled to Lusaka, Zambia, last fall to train clinic workers at the Kalingalinga clinic as part of the UAB-Zambia HIV Research Project.

Hank Black is university’s ‘unsung champion’ storyteller
UAB Media Specialist Hank Black has been telling UAB’s story one discovery at a time for the past 32 years. Black, March’s employee of the month, is retiring from UAB to join its sister health system UAHSF as an editor for Medical Publications.

Patient privacy takes center stage April 8-14
April 2, 2007
During Health Information Privacy and Security Week, April 8-14, several activities are planned to raise awareness of the importance of protecting UAB patients’ protected health information (PHI).

Dentists honored for research
April 2, 2007
UAB dentists and researchers received honors at the recent 85th General Session & Exhibition convention of the International Association for Dental Research.

Don’t miss Amnesty Day at Sterne Library
During National Library Week celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries, librarians and library workers during these events April 16-20.