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All UAB staff are invited to attend the annual Fall Staff Picnic, hosted by President Ray L. Watts, M.D., with the UAB Staff Council.
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Couldn't make it to the UAB Spring Staff Council Forum? As a follow up to the Police and Public Safety presentation on Tuesday, March 5, here are some resources and reminders.
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Strengthen the voice of UAB staff by nominating yourself or a colleague to represent your school, college, or unit for the 2024-2026 UAB Staff Council. The new representatives will serve a two-year term that begins in August 2024 and ends in July 2026.
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UAB Staff Council, in partnership with UAB Learning and Development, will offer a free session to staff on “Taking Charge of Your Career.” The professional development opportunity is Tuesday, February 13 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Alumni House.
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The holiday season is here and UAB Staff Council is hosting an opportunity to connect with others in the community. Staff are encouraged to write greeting cards that will be collected on December 13 and distributed at local assisted living residences.
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The UAB Staff Council was pleased to host the 2023 UAB Fall Staff Picnic, alongside President Ray Watts. Around 950 staff enjoyed lunch alongside their colleagues and heard from Staff Council Chair Shannon Turner as well as President Ray Watts.
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President Ray L. Watts, M.D. is hosting UAB's Annual Fall Staff Picnic with the UAB Staff Council on the Campus Green on October 27 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. UAB staff can get free lunch and enjoy time with fellow Blazers.
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The results are in! UAB Staff Council elections have closed and new representatives for 2022-24 are now available. Official Alternates are listed in italics.
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Your vote counts! Nominations are in and UAB Staff Council elections will take place May 1-7, 2022. We ask for your support and encourage all UAB Staff to vote for your organizational unit's representative before 5pm on Saturday, May 7th.
Log in and vote for your Representatives here.
Those elected to serve will take office in August 2022 and will serve a two-year term until July 2024. To learn more about your UAB Staff Council, visit www.uab.edu/staffcouncil.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard!
Go Blazers!
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Know a staff member who represents UAB’s values so well, they should do so in an official capacity? Nominate them as a Staff Council representative for their organizational unit.
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The UAB Staff Council will host our annual Spring Forum on Thursday, March 3 from 10am to 11am. The event will be held in the Hill Student Center Alumni Theatre. Main entry is on the 3rd floor.
Panelists will include:
- Janet May – Chief Human Resources Officer (UAB)
- Denton Lunceford/Greg Parsons – UAB Facilities
- Steve Murray – UAB participation in the World Games
- Theresa Shufflebarger – UAB Grand Challenge/Live HealthSmart Alabama
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The July Staff Council Meeting will be open only to current Staff Council members and alternates. The August meeting with be open to all staff via Zoom.
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The UAB Staff Council, in conjunction with UAB Organizational Learning and Development, is sponsoring a series of career development forums titled, “Taking Charge of Your Career.”
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In spring 2021, The UAB Staff Council, in conjunction with UAB Organizational Learning and Development, will sponsor a series of career development forums titled, “Taking Charge of Your Career.”
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Your vote counts! Nominations are in and UAB Staff Council elections will take place June 1-7, 2020. We ask for your support and encourage all UAB Staff to vote for your organizational unit's representative before 5pm on Sunday, June 7th.
Log in and vote for your Representatives here.
Those elected to serve will take office in August 2020 and will serve a two-year term until July 2022. To learn more about your UAB Staff Council, visit www.uab.edu/staffcouncil.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard!
Go Blazers!
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Candidates
Athletics Department Administration
Caitlin Callaghan
Joshua Young
Stacey Lynn Torman
Timothy Garner
Collat School of Business
Brittany Quinn
Joseph Talty
College of Arts and Sciences
Carin Mayo
Courtney White
Cynthia Willingham
Jerrie McCurry
Karen Ann Parsons
Mallory Daugherty Brasseale
Whitney Woodard
Graduate School
Dylan Pugh
Kimberly Kay Eaton
Libby Worthington
Mellissa Hulsey Taylor
Honors College
Ashleigh Johnson
Clay Walls
Jan W. Stone
Office of the Provost
Andrew Colson
Brittany Alexandria Morton
Charles Morris
Gwynne Mountz
Joel Corley
Keith Bailey
Lauren Humphreys
Rachel Ahrnsen
Samira Laouzai
Wilton Murphy
Hilary Murrel
Office of VP Development and Alumni Borden LeSieur
Denita Clara Bearden
Greg Berry
Joyner Crane
Robin Nicole Hawkins
Shannon Turner
Office of VP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Davelyn Daniels-Carter
Holly Holliday-Jones
Office of VP Financial Affairs and Admin
Kreg Raymond Worthington
Laneitria Head
Margaret McMahon
Thelisia Boykin
Wesley Hobert Davis
Office of VP Information Technology
Allante Jowers
Eric Kirkpatrick
Kendra Thompson
Stacy Michelle Ballard
Office of VP Research
Alicia Kindred-Yates
Amanda Frances Smith
Ashley Knight Specht
Christina Blackmon
Emily Helman
Kimberly Wilcox
Lashaun Pryor
Matthew David Iles Dickinson
Nicole Watson
Rodrick Dilworth
Zachary Lindsey
School of Dentistry
Elizabeth Bolton
Nancy Parsons
Nannozi Ssenkoloto
School of Education and Human Sciences
Jennifer Kyndle Huey
Kacie Kilpatrick
School of Engineering
Desland Robinson
Julie Calma
Kristina Barlow
School of Health Professions
Amber Lea Ganoe
Christina Isom
Edith Castleberry
Kristin Johnston Chapleau
Rachelle Lawhorn
School of Medicine
Adrianne Marbury
Adrienne Fowler Payne
Donna Dixon
Ersklynn Moton
Irene Porter Moss
Jaideep Honavar
Jamye Hester
Karen Cole-Plourde
Kristen Dean
Lisa Stewart
Maralyn Jackson
Rachel McMullen
School of Nursing
Christopher Walker
Emily Craig
Lily Prince Williams
School of Optometry
Angela Schmeckebier
Melendi Morton
Roland Harris
Sarah Gulledge
Satina Richardson
Stefanie Varghese
Suzanne Marie Grant
School of Public Health
Jessica Clayton
Michelle Henry
Kristi Justice
Sabrina Hagen
UAB Libraries
Jeanene Skillen
University Relations
Haley Herfurth
Courtney Lassiter
Yvonne Taunton
VP Student Affairs
Herbert Wilkerson
Jeremiah Johnson
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In a virtual town hall meeting, President Watts and other university leaders shared their pride in how UAB faculty and staff have responded to COVID-19, offered frank answers on re-opening campus, budget shortfalls and other topics of common concern, and shared practical guidance on how every member of the UAB community can play a part in moving forward. Read more in the UAB Reporter.
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Dear UAB staff,
The last several weeks have brought on a great amount of uncertainty as we have all learned about COVID-19 and dealt with it in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. With many of our staff members now working remotely, all of our children out of school and all of us trying to figure out our new routines, I hope that you are making the appropriate adjustments to ensure that you and your family are protected as much as possible from this virus. It is going to be important throughout the coming weeks that we take care of both our mental and physical well-being and ensure sure that we have mechanisms in place for handling added stress and anxiety. We must remember to be strong and courageous as we settle into what is, hopefully, our temporary “new normal.”
Please remember that there are many resources available for you to receive accurate, timely and helpful information related to COVID-19 and the university’s response. For complete information, please visit uab.edu/coronavirus. This site provides information on any changes in business operations and houses links to Employee Health, the Employee Assistance Counseling Center and the Benevolent Fund. It can answer many of the questions that you may have related to the many areas of the university that will help you and your family navigate this time confidently.
At this point, we don’t know how long these measures will have to be in place, but please remember that we are all in this together. We work for one of the greatest universities and health systems in the country; our health care providers and researchers are fighting this battle on the frontlines and working to protect all of us. This situation continues to be very fluid and rapidly evolving, and we are all working hard to respond as quickly and effectively as possible and ensure that each of you are well-informed. As we often hear, one of UAB’s greatest assets is our people, and we have strong leadership that is doing their best to ensure that we have the resources that we need to weather this storm and come out on the other side stronger.
The UAB Staff Council is here to support all of our staff during this time. It is our job to advocate for UAB staff members and ensure that your voice is heard. If you have concerns or issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at
Sincerely,
Jennifer R. Breland, PhD
Chair, UAB Staff Council
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Taking Charge of Your Career - Panel Discussion
The first series of the Taking Charge of Your Career series was led by Jeremy Wass from Organizational Learning and Development. The panelists consisted of Ms. Simone Alexander - Director of Finance, UAB Heersink School of Medicine; Mr. Tim Sullivan - Manager Facilities Support Services; Ms. Janice Ward- Director of Faculty Affairs; Ms. Chinara Dosse- Research Program Manager, School of Nursing. We had a great turnout with 48 attendees. Among the topics discussed by the panelist were the importance of networking, following your passion, and knowing your worth.
Taking Charge of Your Career - Career Mapping
The second component of the Taking Charge of Your Career series was the Career Mapping session also led by Jeremy Wass from Organizational Learning and Development. This time instead of a panel discussion, Ms. LaKisha Mack - Associate Dean Finance & Administration for the UAB Heersink School of Medicine was the keynote speaker. Ms. Mack discussed her career map and encouraged attendees to develop a career plan. She explained the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and provided suggestions on how to seek both.
“I received great feedback from some of the attendees on why they enjoyed the session. They said they appreciated the session because it wasn't a surface level session. Ms. Mack was ‘real’ she talked about the great things about navigating your career as well as obstacles she overcame with navigating her career,” said Shantay Williams, chair of the UAB Staff Council Staff Development Committee.
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The Staff Council Spring Forum, scheduled 10-11:00 a.m. Feb 28 in Volker Hall Lecture Room D, will feature a panel discussion. Panelists include Alesia Jones, Chief Human Resources Officer, Michael Boyd, Benefits and Wellness, Andre Davis, Transportation, and Fredia Dillard, OL&D.
Jennifer Breland, Staff Council Chair will present updates from the past year, plus a Q&A session.
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What is Career Mapping? Get the tools and knowledge on how to advance your career here at UAB.
We invite you to hear guest speaker Lakisha Mack, Associate Dean of the School of Medicine, on February 11 from 11:30am – 12:30pm at the School of Nursing Building, Room 1054.
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The UAB Staff Council will host its annual Picnic on the Green 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Employees are encouraged to bring a full-size laundry detergent or house-cleaning product for Blazer Kitchen, UAB’s on-campus food bank. OneCard check-in is required.
BlazeRadio will provide music during the buffet lunch, and staff can explore a resource fair for staff-centric resources available on campus, including the Employee Assistance and Counseling Center, the Benevolent Fund, Printing and Mailing Services, UAB Athletics and University Recreation. President Ray Watts will highlight the past years accomplishments and share updates for the new academic year, beginning at noon.
Council leadership also will offer an update on its activities and a vision for the future.
“We look forward all year to the Picnic on the Green,” said Jennifer Breland, Ph.D., new chair of the Staff Council. “We are grateful for the opportunity to show staff what we’ve accomplished over the past year and talk about our plans for the future.”
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Through July 12; donations can be given to Staff Council representatives.
A trip to the grocery store nets more than a cart full of food. There’s also toilet paper, deodorant, cleaning supplies and more, and for those who are struggling financially to purchase food, the costs can be prohibitive.
To offer a helping hand to students and employees, the UAB Staff Council and the Benevolent Fund will collect toiletries through July 12 as part of the annual Blazer Kitchen Toiletry Drive, which stocks the on-campus food bank with personal hygiene items that also may be needed by patrons.
The unit that collects the most toiletry items — as measured by weight — will win 25 tickets to the UAB vs. Rice football game Oct. 5 at Legion Field. Light-weight items that come in multiples, such as toilet paper or paper towels, will be calibrated for equity to heavier items such as laundry detergent.
“We hope the UAB community can come together in the spirit of friendly competition to make a difference in the lives of our fellow Blazers in need,” said Dave Beeching, chair of the Staff Council. “Right now, the Blazer Kitchen is in dire need of feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, full-size shampoos and conditioners, shaving cream and deodorant.”
Donations can be given to Staff Council representatives. During this drive, the Blazer Kitchen hopes to acquire specific items:
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toilet paper
- Full-size shampoos and conditioners
- Shaving cream
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss
- Cotton swabs
- Dishwashing liquid
- Laundry detergent
- Paper towels
- Household cleaners
- Reusable cloth shopping bags
In its two years on campus — at its Medical Towers and Hill Student Center locations — the Blazer Kitchen has served more than 156,300 meals to 650-plus students and nearly 575 employees and more than 10,000 meals to patients in UAB Medicine clinics. To make that possible, nearly 800 volunteers, including more than 550 students, volunteered 5,600-plus hours since March 2017; sign up to volunteer through BlazerPulse.
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The Staff Council Spring Forum, scheduled 10-11:30 a.m. April 30 in Volker Hall Lecture Room A, will feature an update from Susan Coan, executive director of UAB Learning and Development, about the results of the 2019 Campus Engagement Survey.
Also on the docket are Staff Council updates from the past year, plus a Q&A session.
Check out the UAB Campus Calendar entry.
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Thinking about taking the next step professionally, but not sure how to go about it? Together with Learning and Development, the UAB Staff Council is offering the three-part interactive and educational series Taking Charge of Your Career for the second year.
The second session, scheduled for April 23 in SHP Executive Learning Center Room 640 from 11 a.m-noon, will focus on career mapping.
If you missed the first session, bring a completed Career Map to the April session. Check out the UAB Campus Calendar entry.
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School of Public Health representative Michelle Henry's car was packed with supplies to take to Wylam K-8 School.The UAB Staff Council, in partnership with the UAB National Alumni Society's UAB Black Alumni chapter, collected hundreds of school supplies for the Birmingham Education Foundation (Ed) and Birmingham City Schools as part of its New Year, New Supplies drive, which ran Jan. 7-Feb. 14.
Boxes of disinfectant wipes, three-ring pocket folders and binders, pens, pencils and other supplies were delivered to Wylam K-8 School Feb. 21. The Ed Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of students in the Birmingham City Schools that are on the path to college, career and life readiness.
“I would never want school supplies to be an issue when students come to school," said Ashley Samuels, principal at Wylam K-8 and current UAB doctoral student. "Paper and pencils should not be a reason they’re unable to complete their assignments."
The school has always had a policy that students in need can visit the school office to get necessary school supplies, Samuels says, and the Staff Council donations will make it possible for Wylam to continue to offer that service to students.
"The donations the Staff Council collected will ensure we continue the great work we're already doing," she continued.
Staff Council Chair Dave Beeching said he is glad UAB partnered with the Ed Foundation and Wylam in this way.
“We’re proud of our staff’s dedication to providing local students with the supplies they need to be successful,” said Staff Council Chair Dave Beeching.
See more photos on the UAB National Alumni Association Black Alumni Chapter Facebook page.
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Feb. 26, 2019, 11AM-12 PM
School of Health Professions, Room 640
UAB staff asked for more opportunities for professional and career growth, and we’ve listened! Working in conjunction with UAB Organizational Learning and Development, UAB's Staff Council is sponsoring a series of career development forums to help staff explore their individual options for ongoing career growth and development.
This is the first of three interactive and engaging events, and will consist of a panel discussion with 3 fellow UAB employees:
- LaKisha Mack, Associate Dean of Finance, UAB Heersink School of Medicine
- Bernard Mays, Asst VP/ Controller
- Scott Moran, Director Facility Support Services
These leaders will share their experience and insight into how they took charge of their personal career and earned success.
Come join us!
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Jan. 7-Feb. 14, 2018
Donations can be given to Staff Council representatives.
The beginning of the school year is primetime for back-to-school shopping: weekly circulars advertise deals on notebooks, pens and papers, and dancing crayons and colored pencils fill 30-second spots in television commercials. But what happens halfway through the year, when the markers have dried up and paper stock is running low?
The UAB Staff Council is partnering with the Birmingham Education Foundation (Ed) to help Birmingham city schools beat the mid-year supply slump with a New Year, New Supplies drive Jan. 7-Feb. 14. The Ed Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of students in the Birmingham City Schools that are on the path to college, career, and life readiness.
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Oct. 1-31, 2018
Donations can be given to Staff Council representatives.
A trip to the grocery store doesn’t just mean a cart full of food products. There’s also toilet paper, deodorant, cleaning supplies and more, and for those who are food-insecure, those costs be prohibitive.
To offer a helping hand to students and employees, the UAB Staff Council and the Benevolent Fund will collect toiletries Oct. 1-31 as part of the annual Blazer Kitchen Toiletry Drive, which stocks the on-campus food bank with personal hygiene items that also may be needed by patrons.
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Oct. 23, 2018
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Campus Green
The UAB Staff Council will host its annual Staff Convocation Picnic on the Green 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 23. A buffet lunch and live music will be provided, and staff can explore a resource fair highlighting unique staff-centric resources available on campus. President Ray Watts will highlight the past year’s accomplishments and share updates for the new academic year.
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May 3, 2018
1-2 PM
UAB School of Health Professions, Room 640
'What do you want to be when you grow up’ is a question we are asked as children. While some are clear about their professional path, many e not and may find themselves stuck or unsure about which professional direction to take. Alternatively, many are looking to take that next step in their career but are unsure where, when, or how to start? Either way, you are not alone! Many people find themselves in the same place and found the answers with a career map. The process of career mapping can help provide insight, and guide decision making when taking that next career step. Come take charge of your career by learning about and creating a career map. Take that next step toward success!
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The UAB Staff Council is proud to announce upcoming nomination and election for all campus Representative seats for the next two-year academic term (August 2018 - July 2020). Each top-level campus unit will have the opportunity to elect two staff members to represent their area.
To qualify, the nominee must have been employed by UAB for 12 consecutive months, be in good standing with the University, have supervisor approval of the time commitment for staff council activities, and be willing to take an active role in the Staff Council orientation and committee activities. Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a third party.
The nomination process will open on Monday, March 19 and close on Friday, March 30. Voting will take place from Tuesday, May 1 till Tuesday, May 8. Newly elected representatives and their alternates will be announced mid-May. All elected representatives and their alternates will attend a half-day orientation session in June.
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It's almost time to nominate candidates for the 2018 Staff Council elections! Nominations will open March 19th.
Up to 2 Representatives will be chosen for each of these top-level units:
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| 090000000 | Athletics Department Administration |
| 420000000 | Collat School of Business Dean's Office |
| 480000000 | College of Arts and Sciences |
| 510000000 | Graduate School Dean's Office |
| 520000000 | Honors College Dean's Office |
| 100000000 | Office of the President |
| 200000000 | Office of the Provost |
| 130000000 | Office of VP Equity and Diversity |
| 110000000 | Office of VP Financial Affairs & Admin |
| 190000000 | Office of VP Information Technology |
| 120000000 | Office of VP Research & Econ Development |
| 140000000 | Office of VP Student Affairs |
| 320000000 | School of Dentistry Dean's Office |
| 430000000 | School of Education and Human Sciences Dean's Office |
| 440000000 | School of Engineering Dean's Office |
| 310000000 | School of Medicine Dean's Office |
| 340000000 | School of Nursing Dean's Office |
| 330000000 | School of Optometry Dean's Office |
| 370000000 | School of Public Health Dean's Office |
| 350000000 | SHP Dean's Office |
| 230000000 | UAB Libraries |
| 170000000 | University Relations |
If you have questions as to where your org/department falls, please ask your supervisor or email
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February 7, 2017
1-2PM
UAB School of Health Professions, Room 640
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Are you ready to blast off into the next phase of your career? Did you know that getting a mentor and taking part in a mentorship relationship can help boost your professional development and career trajectory? Come learn more about mentoring and its potential impact on your career. At this event, experts will discuss the importance of mentoring for career development and advancement. Guidance will be given on how UAB staff can go about finding their own personal mentor. |
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This historic 2017 football season will go down in the archives of UAB as one of the most memorable. From the initial game at Legion Field against Alabama A&M, to Bowl eligibility, to Coach Clark’s winning the Conference USA Coach of the Year Award, the UAB Athletics Department and the team have outpaced expectations with a banner year! The united spirit of students, staff and faculty bodies around the University in showing their school pride on campus and at Legion Field has been simply fantastic.
However, the season is not over and there are many fun activities planned for the days leading up to the Bahama Bowl.
- First, let’s wrap up this football season with a campus sweep of “Be Seen in Green” every day during the week of December 18th. The Staff Council’s “Be Seen in Green Street Team” will travel around campus on Thursday, Dec. 21, between 11-1 giving out UAB swag to reward anyone showing their team pride by wearing UAB green.
- Next, everyone is invited to attend a “Send Off” for the UAB Football team on December 18th at 9am outside of the Legacy Pavilion and UAB Football Operations Building. Come and show the team that you will be with them in spirit as they travel to the Bahamas Bowl for the win.
- Finally, UAB will be playing Ohio University on Friday, December 22nd at 11:30 CST on ESPN. Viewing of the game will be held at Iron City Grill and in the Hill Student Center Alumni Theater starting at 11:30am.
Ever faithful, ever loyal, to dear old UAB! Go Blazers!
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You can sponsor an Angel on your own, or as a group if you prefer. You will know your Angel's age, clothing and shoe sizes, and have a list of items to be provided.
FAQ
How do I get an Angel?
Please contact David Dada in the Hill Student Center:
When is the deadline to sign up?
Wednesday, November 22 (day before Thanksgiving).
When are the gifts needed?
Friday, December 1st.
What sort of gifts are required?
The list for each includes 1-2 “wants” (like toys or games) and some “needs” (like jeans, boots, winter coat, school uniform, diapers, comforter set).Please note: ALL the "need" items are required. The "wish" is optional.
An example:
- Clothing Type: Boy
- Pants size: 8
- Shirt size: 8
- Coat size: 8
- Underwear size: 8
- Need: Twin Bedding
- Wish: Scooter
Are the gifts collected?
If you are unable to drop off to the Hill Student Center or otherwise need help, please contact either David Dada in the Hill Student Center (
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Taking Charge of Your Career
Friday, November 3, 2017
11AM-12PM
Volker Hall, Lecture Room B
“Taking Charge of Your Career" is the first of several events. Based on leadership development best practices and industry research, this interactive and engaging event will consist of a group of UAB staff professionals who will provide insight into how they took charge of their personal career and success. You will also be able to express what you would like to see in terms of career development opportunities at UAB. Come prepared to “take charge of your career”.
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Friends and co-workers heard about Staff Council initiative successes such as "Be Seen in Green", the new street banners along University Blvd, and the Blazer Kitchen Toiletries Drive that is currently happening campus-wide. They also learned about new construction plans for campus, new parking decks, new stoplight updates, and praise for the exciting return of football.
Ginger Hattway, the inaugural Chair and recent recipient, was honored both for her service on the Staff Council (which continues this year, as Past Chair) and as this year's recipient of the UAB President's Award for Excellence in Support of UAB and Shared Governance.
Comment cards were available for all staff to leave ideas and suggestions, however if you missed the opportunity to leave a suggestion please visit our website to leave a comment or suggest an idea through Spark. Suggestions are welcomed year-round from all staff and can be anonymous.
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Come meet the Staff Council from 11:30 a.m. At noon, there will be a Welcome by David Rhodes, UAB Staff Council Chair, followed by a Welcome Address by Dr. Watts and UAB Staff Council updates.
Food available as supplies last!
*In case of inclement weather, we will move from the Campus Green to the Recreation Center Basketball Courts.
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UAB Benevolent Fund’s Blazer Kitchen is an on-campus food bank for UAB employees and students who face food insecurities. Blazer Kitchen has currently served over 16,545 meals to over 69 students and 141 employees. While food items are collected through local community food banks, non-perishable items such as toiletries are in high need and are not covered by SNAP (food stamps).
These items include:
- toilet paper
- soap
- shampoo
- deodorant
- feminine hygiene products
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- dental floss
- dish washing liquid
- laundry detergent
- paper towels
- household cleaners
- reusable shopping bags
- cotton swabs
We ask for your support in donating these toiletry items for the Blazer Kitchen for those who are in desperate need. Items can be dropped off in the designated drop-boxes placed in your unit/department/school or items can be left with your UAB Staff Council Representative. Please
The UAB Staff Council and UAB Benevolent Fund thanks you for your support!
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- School of Public Health is hosting Steel City Pops on the Plaza on the plaza between Ryals and Webb 12 pm - 2 pm. The first 200 pops are free!
- Collat School of Business & School of Engineering are also offering pops if you missed them earlier! Urban Pops & Beverages will be in the BEC parking lot between 2 pm - 3 pm
All events are while supplies last, so go early!
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- Advancement Office is running a Donut Drive Thru at the UAB Alumni House between 7.30 am and 8.30 am.
- School of Medicine are hosting a Wellness Seminar (with giveaways and cookies) in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium between 2 pm and 3pm.
All events are while supplies last, so go early!
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More events and activities are being added all the time, ranging from Lunch & Learn sessions (lunch included) to cupcakes, donuts, or popsicles and wellness seminars.
So mark your calendars: April 24-28, 2017! And keep watching!
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This is where we need you! We want everyone outside in green – showing his or her best Blazer Spirit! We will be making the following stops and hope you can join us at the one closest to you!
We also encourage you to promote this among your staff, faculty, and students.
Come wish Dr. Lucas well in her retirement, show everyone your UAB spirit, and enter a drawing for the chance to win more UAB swag!
1:00 – Administration Building
1:20 – Hill Student Center – patio/amphitheater area across from green
1:40 – Business & Engineering Complex – 10th Avenue Lobby Entrance
2:00 – Softball field.
See you next Wednesday, and Go Blazers!
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Please join your UAB Staff Council as we bring back the UAB tradition of “Be Seen in Green”. All staff, students and faculty are encouraged to show their Blazer pride by wearing green on Fridays.
Let’s promote our UAB community and share our pride of being a part of the UAB family!
Post a picture on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram with the tag #UABSeenInGreen, or send them to us at
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We would like to thank everyone who participated in our Angel Tree. When our Angel Tree went live at Thanksgiving we had 38 children and 429 overall gift requests, with requests ranging from socks to iPods.
Within 3 weeks, everything was claimed! Although some items were either out of stock or difficult to fulfil without more information (there was a request for a swingset), all the children received a comparable number of gifts thanks to several monetary donations, and all pledges were fulfilled!
The gifts have been delivered to CASA for distribution to the children. They will be overjoyed.
You have been overwhelmingly generous, and we were all touched by the way groups and individuals participated. Thank you!
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From baby dolls to bicycles to winter coats and underwear your gift can provide some much needed comfort and joy to these needy and deserving children during the holidays. Partner with your coworkers or family members to fulfill all of a child's wishes or to purchase one of bigger requests.
You can access the Angel Tree Wish List here or for more information about CASA and the UABSC Angel Tree Campaign click here.
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We're so excited about the turnout we had last week at the Staff Convocation event! It was an all-around enjoyable day networking with President Watts and colleagues while enjoying good food and great music. We will be sharing pictures soon.
At the event we introduced a format for staff to share innovative ideas and opportunities for improvement through a crowdsource site called SPARK. Posting your suggestions to this site allows staff across UAB to vote on topics that are most important to them. The suggestion(s) receiving the most votes will be brought forward to the appropriate UAB leadership for further discussion.
You can take a look at the ideas already posted, vote on those ideas, or share an idea from our homepage and clicking on the SPARK icon on the right, or directly from this link.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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We invite you to attend our 2016 Staff Convocation Picnic on Tuesday, September 20 on the Campus Green*.
Come meet the Staff Council from 11:30 a.m! Following Dr. Watts' State of the University Address at noon, members of the Staff Council will give updates on our activity and progress so far.
Food available as supplies last!
*In case of inclement weather, we will move from the Campus Green to the Recreation Center Basketball Courts.
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If you would like to nominate someone to be a Staff Council Representative, or if you would like to self-nominate, please complete the form at www.uab.edu/staffcouncil/nomination-form before 5pm on April 15, 2016. A list of standing candidates will be posted on the website prior to the election.
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January 6, 2016 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Hill Student Center Theater
The UAB Staff Council Working Group will host an open forum to present an overview, describe the election process, propose timelines, and offer you an opportunity to ask questions. You can expect discussion of the following topics
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An initial crowd of 400 to 500 employees were on the Campus Green to hear President Ray Watts and Cyndi Ballinger introduce plans for a UAB Staff Council. This new initiative, which originated within the UAB Blaze Leadership Program, is being created to promote an exchange of ideas among its members and with the administration, similar to the faculty senate and student government organizations.
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When: Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: UAB Campus Green
What: Brief remarks at 11:15 follwed by music, food, and fun.
In case of inclement weather the picnic will be held at the UAB Campus Recreation Center basketball courts.
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University staff soon will have a new avenue for representation through a council that is being created to promote an exchange of ideas among its members and with the administration. “This staff council is an important new development for UAB,” said President Ray Watts. “As we continue to foster open dialogue across campus and to share the progress we are making at UAB, this council will serve as another vital conduit of information."