Student Experience

UAB Student Media earns national honors

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Aura Literary Arts Review, a student-powered literary arts magazine, brought home two national awards from the MediaFest22 convention in Washington D.C.

UAB to host First-Generation College Celebration featuring Dascha Polanco, Nov. 8

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Join UAB Student Affairs as we celebrate the National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Veterans Services Hosts 9th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, Nov. 11

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Join Student Affairs and Veterans Services for UAB's ninth annual Wreath Laying Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Friday, Nov. 11, in the Hill Student Center Ballrooms from 12 to 1 p.m.

5 Things To Discover at Taste of UABham

Looking to explore more of what Birmingham has to offer? Join UAB Student Affairs for the fourth annual Taste of UABham festival on Friday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hill Student Center. Students can discover new food and music, play games, and win free prizes.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS – Creativity for a Cause returns in February!

UAB Wellness Promotions invites students to share their perspectives, experiences, and feelings on relationship violence and sexual assault at Creativity for a Cause using various art forms.

Conclusion of Transfer Student Celebration Week

UAB’s Transfer Student Organization (TSO) hosted a celebration breakfast Thursday morning as transfer student week comes to a close.

Find opportunities for mindfulness and health during Wellness Week Oct. 17-21

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Take advantage of UAB’s multitude of health and wellness offerings Oct. 17-21 during a week of special and continuing events from programs such as Employee Wellness, the Employee Assistance and Counseling Center, University Recreation, Student Counseling Services, Student Health and Wellness, and the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Wellness.

Self-care: What is it? Why is it so important for your health?

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Mental health encompasses one’s emotional, psychological and social well-being. It is essential to overall health and quality of life and affects how one thinks, feels, acts and responds.

UAB to host Fall Family Weekend Oct.14-16

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham will host its Fall Family Weekend, Oct. 14-16. Fall Family Weekend celebrates parents, grandparents, siblings, and all extended Blazer family members!

Monthly gift of halal chicken donated to UAB’s Blazer Kitchen by Birmingham Islamic Society by Shannon Thomason

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Thanks to the Birmingham Islamic Society, shoppers who keep halal now have access to fresh protein that fits their dietary needs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s on-campus food pantry, Blazer Kitchen.

Prost! Blazers celebrate Oktoberfest 2022

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Prost! UAB held its annual Oktoberfest on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and it was a blast.

UAB 2022 Homecoming Recap

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham hosted its annual Homecoming Week, October 2-8, packed with events and activities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families to connect in Blazer Pride. “The Blazer Games” was the theme.

FIJI WINS: Blaze the Night Block Party and Fight Song Competition

UAB Student Involvement and Leadership and the Blazer Spirit Council hosted the annual Blaze the Night Block Party & Fight Song Competition on Thursday night at the Hill Student Center outdoor amphitheater!

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Dance your stress away at Don’t Stay Silent Disco on Oct. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Channel the moves from your favorite 80s music videos for this semester’s Don’t Stay Silent Disco! UAB Student Media, Wellness Promotion, and Collegiate Recovery Community, invite all current UAB students to Gold Hall’s Steel City Lounge on Wednesday, October 19.

Mario Kart, free fitness classes, and more at Recstravaganza on Oct. 17

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Kick off Wellness Week at UAB Campus Recreation’s annual event, Recstravaganza, on October 17, from 4 to 7 pm.

Student Affairs to conduct national health survey

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Here at UAB, we care about your wellness. For that reason, we are working with the American College Health Association (ACHA) to help us understand your needs. On October 3, a sample of UAB students will be randomly selected to participate in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA). Check your email to see if you were one of them.

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Groceries, school supplies, and more offered by Blazer Kitchen to the UAB Community

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Anyone can face food insecurity, whether they’ve had trouble paying bills, a medical emergency, or job loss. That’s why UAB’s Blazer Kitchen, located in the Hill Student Center, is on a mission to ensure that the UAB community is food secure, no matter their circumstance.