Donna J. Slovensky SHP Dean’s Endowed Lecture
This lecture series is in honor of Professor and Senior Associate Dean Emerita Donna J. Slovensky, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA. Slovensky, a triple-alumna of UAB, served as a faculty member at UAB for more than 40 years where she taught more than 100 different courses to thousands of future health care leaders on ethics, law, management, quality, safety and leadership. Every year we bring leading and innovative thinkers to UAB's campus in her honor.
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Noah Galloway to deliver Slovensky Lecture
Noah Galloway, renowned Purple Heart awarded veteran, double amputee, athlete, and motivational speaker, will deliver this year's Slovensky Lecture on March 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Alumni Theater in the UAB Hill Student Center.
Known for his resilience and determination, Noah’s story of overcoming adversity will leave you empowered to tackle life’s challenges.
Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step toward living your life with no excuses! Let Noah Galloway’s powerful message inspire you to conquer obstacles and embrace your best self.
As a special treat, everyone in attendance will receive a signed copy of Noah’s bestselling book, "Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier."
This compelling book goes from growing up in Midfield, Alabama, to his military service, and the battle to accept his "new normal" after losing his arm and leg during combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and beyond.
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🗓️ March 5, 2024
⏰ 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
📍 Alumni Theatre, Hill Student Center
About Noah Galloway
Sergeant Noah Galloway, a Birmingham, Alabama native, is the personification of valor and resilience. This Purple Heart awarded, double amputee decided to join the military as a result of the September 11th terror attacks. However, his battles didn’t end in the field when he was forced to adapt to a life with only two limbs after an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom which would take his left leg above the knee and his left arm above the elbow. Noah’s incredible journey to mental and physical wellness is one that he shares in his memoir titled Living with No Excuses; the Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier. Those words, “No Excuses,” became Noah’s mantra, as he rose out of a post trauma depression via his reinvigorating passion for fitness.
His victories at what one would expect him to see as impossible competition and obstacle races would find Noah gaining a national spotlight. He become the first veteran and amputee to be featured on the cover of Men’s Health magazine earning their “Ultimate Guy” title in 2014 and landing him on the Ellen show. Noah also became a finalist on the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars and would win the debut season of FOX’s American Grit.
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More About Donna Slovensky
Professor and Senior Associate Dean Emerita Donna J. Slovensky, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, is a triple-alumna of UAB who served as a faculty member here for more than 40 years.
She taught more than 100 different courses to thousands of future health care leaders on ethics, law, management, quality, safety and leadership. In addition, she taught at all levels, from freshmen to doctoral students, and in both traditional and online formats.
She has always been a forward thinker who consistently demonstrated integrity in leadership and encouraged diversity, inclusion, and respect within the academic health care system to which she has devoted her life’s work. Slovensky had a positive impact on the many faculty and students who continue to contribute to improving and maintaining the health of the citizens of Alabama and beyond.
Through her longevity of commitment, pursuit of excellence, dedication to education, and development of health care–focused leaders, Donna J. Slovensky has truly elevated the status, stature, and influence of our school all around the world.
Past Lecturers
2024: Matt Might, Ph.D.
Matt Might, director of the Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute at UAB, illustrated how AI has crossed from the realm of science fiction into practical, life-changing applications in health care (and beyond). He shared insights into the fundamental nature of AI and how it is reshaping diagnostics, health care administration, patient care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and research. Click here to watch his presentation.
2023: Phil Hansen
Phil Hansen, a world-renowned artist, guided everyone in attendance to create several personalized art pieces using only a stylus and their mobile devices. He turned all of those works of art into one giant piece of art. Click here to watch Phil unveil the final artwork.