Spring 2012 USGA Election Results
Posted on 22. Feb, 2012 in Inside UAB, News
President: run-off
Katie Crawford
Sope Oguntuvo
Powell to focus on new students, housing
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 in Inside UAB, News
Joshua Powell is focused on making UAB feel like home.
“We need to push for new housing whether we get a stadium in the next few years or not. Atop that we need to have more control in the housing to encourage that the contracts, rules, and regulations are appropriate and increase demand rather than drive it away,” said Powell.
Powell has served the USGA as Vice President of Finance for the International Business Association and understands the difficulties and nuances o… Read More
Candidate Kenneth Sutton dreams big
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 in Inside UAB, News
Sophomore Kenneth Sutton may be a dreamer, but he says he admires those who chase their dreams.
A native of Birmingham’s Smithfield Neighborhood and a 2010 graduate of Parker High School, Sutton smiles when he speaks of his dreams for his 2012 USGA presidential bid.
“I want to change the reimbursement system within the USGA,” said Sutton.
Sutton said it would be a positive to allow advances in funding for clubs and organizations that are not as financially sound.
Under… Read More
Candidate Adrian Jones wants to make you proud to be a Blazer
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 in Inside UAB, News
“I am running for USGA President because I care about my university, and I want every blazer to feel the same,” said Jones, a senator for the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the services committee. “I have had the opportunity to pass key legislation and meet with important administrators on issues concerning UAB and the Birmingham community,” he added.
Jones’ primary goal, if elected, is “to put the power back into the student body,” To that end… Read More
USGA President Preview-Evan Colmenares
Posted on 14. Feb, 2012 in Inside UAB, News
Evan Colmenares wants to increase student involvement.
“Unless the USGA representatives are as diverse as our student body, then there is no chance of USGA truly representing the students. Each student representative in USGA should advocate for the group of students s/he represents, not just his/her personal opinions,” said Colmenares.
Colmenares has served the student body as the USGA Web/Communications Coordinator for the last year.
“I wanted to take on a gre… Read More
USGA Candidate Preview: Andrew Hayes
Posted on 13. Feb, 2012 in Inside UAB, News
“A concrete vision” is what Andrew Hayes hopes to brings to the table.
“The students that I have helped will back me up on this,” said Hayes.
When asked why he chose UAB, Pelham native Hayes said, “I never felt I was at home at any other university. UAB does not force you to be a type of person. When I left high school I did not want a university to tell me who I was, I wanted to find myself.”
The sophomore Political Science major has served as a Senator for student parking a… Read More
Candidate Preview: Inocencio Chavez
Posted on 13. Feb, 2012 in Inside UAB, News
Chavez is for the students
Inocencio Chavez has big ideas for the student body at UAB.
Chavez has been involved with the USGA for one year as a senator for the college of arts and sciences, the largest college on UAB campus. Chavez is running for president of the USGA with hopes of unifying the organization and focusing on student groups.
“There is too much tension in the branches. I want to unify the branches and move forward on the issues and legislation,” said Chavez.
Accor… Read More
Golden Globes- Best & Worst Moments
Posted on 16. Jan, 2012 in Features, Inside UAB
As ever, the Golden Globes tend to come on like Oscar’s drunken uncle. In this case literally, as the booze flows freely at the event, leading to decidedly more off-kilter behavior, typically making them the most fun that can be had at an awards show this side of the two MTV free-for-alls. Despite this, the show was admittedly a bit of a slog that lacked the buzz factor of last year’s ceremony.
This was no doubt in no small part to…
The Host: Far and away one of the biggest must-… Read More
Fall 2011 Aura Literary Arts Review On the Way
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 in Inside UAB
The Fall 2011 issue of Aura Literary Arts Review is coming very soon and will be available at selected bookstores and HUC 135! Nick Price, is the editor-in-chief of Aura, stopped by to tell us about the your talents and learn how to submit your art or poem for the next issue. Aura Literary Arts Review site… Read More
The Staff for Fall 2011
Editor in Chief: Nick Price
Art Director: Brandi Wilson
Managing Editor/Poetry Editor: Laurie Christolear
Assistant Managing Editor/Fiction & N
Press Release: Garrick McGee named Head Coach
Posted on 04. Dec, 2011 in Inside UAB, News
McGee was Arkansas’ offensive coordinator last two seasons
Garrick McGee, offensive coordinator at the University of Arkansas the past two seasons and a finalist for the 2011 Broyles Award that is presented to the nation’s top assistant coach, has been named head football coach at UAB, Blazers’ Director of Athletics Brian Mackin announced Sunday.… Read More
McGee becomes the fourth head coach in UAB history and replaces Neil Callaway who resigned his position Nov. 27.
McGee
Blazer Territory — Home Sports
- Volleyball vs. East CarolinaWhen: Sun Sep 25, 2011 1pm to 1pm CDT Where: Bartow Arena Event Status: confirmed […]
- Football vs. Mississippi StateWhen: Sat Oct 8, 2011 11am to 11am CDT Where: Legion Field Event Status: confirmed […]
GreenMail News Highlights
- February 22, 2012 Edition February 22, 2012Headlines: Last day to vote in 2012 student government race • Honors senior is UAB’s 11th Teach for America selection • USGA wants you on the bus for Higher Ed Day • Engineering to show off 200,000x microscope, 3-D lab Feb. 26 • Communication helps SON improve learning, outcomes • Capitol Steps to support WBHM’s capital campaign • Health Professions' El […]