November 2014 - The Reporter
March 31, 2014
Faculty to be honored for excellence in teaching April 2
Eleven who exemplify the best in classroom teaching will be recognized during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation at 4 p.m. in the UAB Alumni House.
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Awards & Honors
March 31, 2014
UAB offers many ways to celebrate Earth Month
Learn about sustainability in the home, workforce, Alabama and the world during campus events planned April 3-11.
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Sustainability
March 28, 2014
Grow your own fruits and vegetables in UAB Gardens
Build your own little urban oasis with other faculty and staff in UAB Gardens, reopening for its second year. Remaining plots are available on a first-come basis. New members will have an lunchtime orientation at April 11 onsite at 850 Eighth Ct. South.
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Be Healthy
March 27, 2014
UAB Police preparing for national accreditation review
The UAB Police Department is undergoing its periodic review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, and assessors will be on campus April 8-11.
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Take Note
March 27, 2014
WBHM spring fund drive starts April 2
This is the first of only two membership campaigns for Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM this year, its chief source of funding, and the goal for this campaign is $250,000. Donations may be made by calling 800-444-9246 or online at wbhm.org.
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Get Involved
March 26, 2014
UAB cybercrime fighter included among Inc.'s best
Inc.’s Best Industries 2014 series highlights UAB spin-off Malcovery Security in its article, “Watching the (Digital) Detectives Rout Out Cyber Fraudsters.”
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Awards & Honors
March 26, 2014
UAB helping Birmingham to meet Smarter Cities Challenge
Birmingham, with help from UAB, is one of 16 cities chosen this year to receive a grant that contributes the skills and expertise of IBM’s top talent to help cities address critical issues. It's hoped this will lay the groundwork for change that will help stabilize neighborhoods and lead to sustainable, healthy growth for decades to come.
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Economic Development
March 26, 2014
Clickers turn lectures into conversations
Two professors say clickers can especially be valuable in engaging students and encouraging discussion, particularly in larger classrooms. See how you can integrate them into your courses.
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Tools & Technology
March 26, 2014
Follow UAB School of Medicine in Peru
Tune in for dispatches from UAB’s Gorgas Course in Tropical Medicine in Peru, as physicians care for patients and learn firsthand about endemic heath issues such as malaria, tapeworms and cat scratch fever. Follow updates at uab.edu/medicine/news/peru, on Twitter @UABSOM #UABGorgas and on Facebook.
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Academics
March 25, 2014
Stephens to retire after four decades with Sterne Library
Mervyn Sterne Library Director Jerry Stephens, Ph.D., announced he will retire May 31. Stephens, who first joined the library in 1974 when it was a part of the former University College, is only the second director for UAB's main academic library. A national search for dean of libraries is underway.
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Take Note
