Students join the fight against world hunger
Posted on 23. Apr, 2013 in News
The UAB Universities Fighting World Hunger organization brought a tiny amount of the harsh reality facing refugees in a Dadaab refugee camp to the campus Green last week.
This annual event’s purpose is to shed light on the living conditions for those who are forced to live in a refugee camp. The Dadaab refugee camp is home to almost 400,000 refugees, mostly from neighboring Somalia.
With a set up of about four tents and a grill, the organization congregated around the camp fr… Read More
Infrastructure of dorm halls; Student RAs reveal their views on dorm life
Posted on 23. Apr, 2013 in News
Meet the new Resident Assistants for the 2013-2014 school year.
These few students will be the leaders of UAB’s resident halls and the ones who help freshman and upperclassmen with their living experience.
Aside from working to benefit residential life, RAs take this opportunity to also advance their life experiences. “I didn’t think it would be as rewarding as it has been,” said Katelin Hutchinson, who will be a second year Resident Assistant at Blount Hall next s… Read More
Moving like a Cyclotron; UAB installs a particle accelerator for medical imaging
Posted on 18. Apr, 2013 in News
UAB has installed a one-of-a-kind cyclotron, a particle accelerator making medical imaging agents for clinical and research applications.
“Having this unique cyclotron on campus will dramatically enhance the university’s research programs in cancer, cardiology, immunology and the neurosciences, as well as allow great strides in patient care,” said UAB President Ray L. Watts.
Specifically selected by a team of UAB experts, the TR24 cyclotron took nearly a ye… Read More
Plight of Black Warrior River gains national spotlight
Posted on 17. Apr, 2013 in News
For the past seven years, the Black Warrior Riverkeeper (BWR) has waged war against the baseless destruction of public property and health at the hands of private institutions.
Bolstered by the efforts of local citizens, scientists, civic groups, and businesses across the southeast, this Birmingham-based organization has worked to prevent the mass pollution threatened by proposed coal mining near a Birmingham drinking water intake alongside the river. Today, the st… Read More
Campaigning human justices
Posted on 16. Apr, 2013 in News
Take Back the Night is an internationally held march and rally that occurs once a year in colleges around the world. It is intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of sexual violence.
The event will be co-sponsored by UAB Student Life, Student Engagement, Women’s Center, Residence Hall Association, and Rape Response.
The committee will invite speakers sharing stories of how their lives have been impacted by violence. This will be followed by a c… Read More
Gearing up for Asian diversity
Posted on 16. Apr, 2013 in News
UAB is proud of its academic excellence, top-notch facilities, and rapid rate of growth.
However, the biggest pride lies in its diversity. UAB is consistently ranked among the most diverse campuses nationwide.
Taste of Asia is one of the biggest cultural events that UAB has to offer. It is presented by the Asian American Organization.
The event begins at 6 p.m. this Saturday at the Alys Stephens Center. Students will display cultural performances, including dances, singi… Read More
Warm weather welcomes more available outdoor activities
Posted on 16. Apr, 2013 in News
If the spring equinox was not evident enough by the influx of pollen, the sun is finally making its stay with a 74°F average high for the first two weeks of April.
UAB and the Birmingham community are offering plentiful activities to celebrate the temperate season. The UAB Campus Recreation Center is continuing to offer intramural sports that include basketball, kickball, indoor soccer, ultimate frisbee, softball, handball and more. A one-time $12 fee is required for eac… Read More
Theta Chi chapter improves its logo
Posted on 09. Apr, 2013 in News
There is a new brand of the Eta Psi Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. They have recently gained chapter status after being recognized as an influential, established colony.
“It serves a great and important purpose as the focal point for our public relations. It describes our attributes as well as what we strive for on a continual basis,” said Jesse Aquino, Public Relations Chair of the Eta Psi Chapter.
Theta Chi’s cardinal principles are true friendship, loyalty to alm… Read More
UAB students and community fight against cancer
Posted on 09. Apr, 2013 in News
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Approximately one out of every three people will have cancer in their lifetime.
On Friday, April 5th, a team of students and cancer survivors met on the Campus Green to help in the fight against cancer.
The northern half of the Green was lined with team tents and luminarias, forming the walking track that would be marched on for the entirety of the 12 hour event.
Relay for Life is a world-wide fundraiser taking place in the United States and in 19 countries across the globe. Origin
Technology campus-wide update
Posted on 08. Apr, 2013 in News
On UAB Campus, there are about 10,000 university owned computers, and out of that number, 40 percent are managed by UAB IT.
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The others are managed by the various schools and departments individually.
In addition to the large number of those computers, there are an additional 43,000 devices that use the WiFi network at UAB.
Due to the number of students and devices, changes to the computer infrastructure at UAB take time to implement.
It would take 18 months starting this past O
