November 2014 - The Reporter
March 24, 2016
Armstrong never tires of saying ‘Thank you’
Melanie Armstrong, assistant director for Stewardship and Donor Relations, is UAB’s Employee of the Month for March.
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Achievements
March 24, 2016
President to host town hall meeting March 30
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend 4:30-5:30 p.m. March 30 in the Hill Student Center Alumni Auditorium.
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Take Note
March 21, 2016
Do you have high blood pressure?
You may qualify to participate in a national 8-week research study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication to treat patients with resistant hypertension. Are you 40-85 years old? Do you have high blood pressure? Eligible study participants will receive study medications, blood pressure checks, study related physical exams, laboratory tests, ABPM and ECG at no cost. Participants will be compensated. For more information, please call the UAB Hypertension Program at (205) 934-9281 or e-mail ccc-hlnresearch@mail.ad.uab.edu.
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Clinical Trials
March 21, 2016
8 honored as UAB’s Outstanding Women for 2016
The UAB Commission on the Status of Women presented its annual awards to women who have mentored or served other women, taken a courageous stance or overcome adversity to achieve a goal.
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Awards & Honors
March 17, 2016
Have you considered leading an education abroad program?
Deadlines are approaching for spring break and summer programs for 2017.
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Learning & Development
March 14, 2016
What can Canvas do for you? Find out March 30-31
Talk with fellow faculty who are using learning technologies successfully and get training tailored to your skill level during the two-day event.
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Tools & Technology
March 14, 2016
Do you need dental fillings?
A 24-month research study is being conducted by the UAB School of Dentistry to determine the effectiveness of a commercially available tooth colored dental filling materials bonded on the sides of teeth with three adhesives. Enrollment in the study requires that the subject be available for the 24-month study period. Screening appointments now are available and subjects needing fillings on the sides of their teeth are likely candidates. The fillings are free and a monetary incentive is paid at each recall visit. To determine if you are eligible for this study, call LaTara 996-5747.
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Clinical Trials
March 07, 2016
Nominations open for undergraduate faculty excellence awards
Anyone may make a nomination and all UAB faculty are eligible. The deadline is March 28.
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Take Note
March 07, 2016
App lets you request a safety escort ride
Students and employees now can request a safety escort ride without having to make a phone call or leave their place of safety using the same Transloc app that tracks Blazer Express buses.
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Employee Safety
March 07, 2016
UAB administration encourages flexibility, attendance at C-USA Tournament game noon Thursday
UAB Human Resources has outlined the following guidance for supervisors, as the potential for many employees requesting up to three hours away from work may cause challenges.
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