LATEST NEWS
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5 UAB Sustainability Food and Dining Initiatives, including replacing 250,000 plastic straws in 2 1/2 months
This past Fall, most UAB Dining Services vendors replaced their plastic straws with eco-friendly products, while also encouraging students to reduce their use of straws. According to a UAB survey, in the first two and half months, over 250,000 plastic straws were replaced. -
Student Affairs One-Day Conference hosted another successful event
Last week, the UAB Division of Student Affairs paused to host its second annual One-Day Conference.
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Student Affairs celebrates its year of staff excellence
The UAB Division of Student Affairs paused on April 19 to reflect upon a year of creating transformational experiences for our students. See this year's winners!
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Walk It Out with Campus Recreation on Wednesdays in Nov.
On Nov. 1 Campus Recreation launched its Quest for 2,000 Walk it Out Program. All UAB Employees and all active UAB Campus Recreation members (both students and non-student members) can participate through Nov. 30 and be eligible to earn points towards their Quest for 2,000-Member Rewards Program. -
And the winners are...
The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee hosted a Halloween decorating contest last week for the offices and Student Involvement & Leadership, Title IX, Student Health Services, Disability Support Services and Student Counseling all participated. -
Disability Support Services Staff member and student win awards
UAB’s Disability Support Services (DSS) Counseling & Services Coordinator Andrew Sparks has won Educator of the Year for the Birmingham Area Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. -
Three cheers to our Employees of the Month
Each month, the Professional Development Committee recognizes staff who are exemplary. These folks go beyond the day-to-day duties and help create transformation. -
Student Affairs launches its Strategic Investment Grant Program
In an effort to promote innovation, creativity and collaboration, the UAB Division of Student Affairs has established a grant program to support initiatives that advance its strategic priorities. -
Second Annual Office Olympics come to a close
The Professional Development Committee recently hosted the Second Annual Office Olympics where Division staff duke it out for bragging rights. -
Chris Jones named chair of Alabama NASPA Conference
Chris Jones, director of Student Engagement & Enrichment, has been named the chairman of the Alabama NASPA Conference.NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (formerly the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) is the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy, and practice, and affirms the commitment of the student affairs profession to educating the whole student and integrating student life and learning.
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Division of Student Affairs hosts its first One-Day Conference
UAB Student Affairs’ professional development committee recently hosted its first One-Day Conference, which was themed "Creating a community, Building connections". More than 100 Blazers attended the free event that was open to all Student Affairs professionals and students. -
Student Affairs Vice President co-authors important chapter
John Jones, Ph.D, vice president for Student Affairs and interim provost for UAB, recently published a chapter in the book "Using CAS Professional Standards: Diverse Examples of Practice". -
Division of Student Affairs celebrates its dynamic staff
UAB Student Affairs’ professional development committee recently celebrated divisional staff with its annual awards dinner. Staff were treated to a wonderful dinner by Campus Dining and music by the jazz music by a talented student ensemble. -
Sean Ries scores big honor
Sean Ries, director of UAB Campus Recreation, recently received the Quest X award by Centers LLC, the national organization that manages university recreation centers. -
March Employees of the Month: Alesia Griffen and Valerie Dubose
The UAB Division of Student Affairs has many exceptional staff members who serve our students with professionalism, kindness and integrity. -
Student Affairs’ Patricia Martinez celebrated for her leadership
During Women’s History Month, we plan to briefly highlight one woman each weekday who have the reins of some of our most important missions. Some may be familiar, and others may be new to you. All of them set an example of excellence. -
January Employee of the Months: Holly Banning and Noelle Cheeks
The UAB Division of Student Affairs has many exceptional staff members who serve our students with professionalism, kindness and integrity.
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December Employees of the Month: Shawra Rainer and Jessica Klotz
The UAB Division of Student Affairs has many exceptional staff members who serve our students with professionalism, kindness and integrity. Each month, based on a pool of nominations, the Professional Development Committee announces two employees, one from the professional staff and the other from the administrative staff.
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New Employee Spotlight: Rodney "Rock George
Student Affairs recently welcomed one of its newest staff members: Rodney "Rock" George. Rock serves as the Campus Dining Services Coordinator in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. In his role, he will facilitate the Blazer Bucks Program and Meal Plan Assessment as well as other duties as assigned.
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November Employees of the Month: David Dada and April Coleman
The November Employees of the Month are David Dada, Coordinator of Leadership and Service for UAB Student Involvement and Leadership, and April Coleman, Counseling Intake and Referral Coordinator for Student Counseling Services. Their exemplary work ethic and commitment to the mission of the Division of Student Affairs makes them staffers to be revered.