Forum SideBar for April 5, 2011
Posted on 04. Apr, 2011 in Opinion
Quote of the Week
“I don’t think any movie or any book or any work of art can solve the stalemate in the Middle East today. But it’s certainly worth a try.”- Steven Spielberg
This Week in HistoryApril 5, 1994Kurt Cobain diesThe body of grunge musician Kurt Cobain is found in the singer’s Seattle home, dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.April 6, 1917… Read MoreAmerica enters World War ITwo days after the U.S. Senate voted 82 to 6 to
Forum for March 29, 2011
Posted on 29. Mar, 2011 in Opinion
Quote of the Week“It is strange that the years teach us patience; that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.” - Elizabeth Taylor
This Week in HistoryMarch 29, 1973:U.S. withdraws from VietnamTwo months after the signing of the Vietnam peace agreement, the last U.S. combat troops leave South Vietnam as Hanoi frees the remaining American prisoners of war held in North Vietnam.
March 30, 1981:… Read MorePresident Reagan shotPresident Ronald Reagan
Student Forum inspires change
Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 in News
Student Forum got students, faculty and administration together to talk about the future of UAB.
Students brought questions while deans and presidents of different departments brought answers.
“The administration and staff really want to know the issues that are important to our students,” said UAB President Carol Garrison at the Forum organized by USGA last Friday evening.
She said that the faculty is working diligently to improve student education and… Read More
Get your questions ready for the Student Forum
Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 in Sports
Blazers should prepare their questions for the Student Forum, as the USGA will be hosting the spring semester student forum February 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Blazer Hall RLC.
The USGA will offer students refreshments and the opportunity to voice their concerns to President Garrison, Provost Capiluto and many other campus administrators.
“I view the forum as a vehicle to promote a spirit and culture of cooperation and cohabitation between faculty, administrators and… Read More
BSAC forum discusses MLK’s ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’
Posted on 24. Jan, 2011 in News
Students of the Black Student Awareness Committee at UAB led a weeklong MLK observance on campus. Almost 48 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used tissue paper to write his famous letter while serving time in the Birmingham city jail for an “unlawful”, non-violent protest.
Today this letter stands as another reminder of his courageous leadership during the struggle for human civil rights in the 1960’s.
On Tuesday, Jan.18th, the committee held a pub… Read More
USGA’s Resolutions for Spring
Posted on 04. Jan, 2011 in News
The Undergraduate Student Government Association has planned a busy spring semester for 2011.
The reliable student forum, new ideas on parking amnesty, upgrades on dining services, passing agreements on an emergency student loan, and another midnight breakfast are a few projects USGA brings to make UAB a better school for its students.
Brad Watts, president of the organization, is looking forward to USGA’s involvement on campus this semester. He says that the US… Read More
USGA what student government is doing for you
Posted on 25. Oct, 2010 in News
You talked and the USGA listened.Now here’s what’s going to happen …
LIBRARYSterne Library is extending their office hours! This is part of a pilot program created because of your opinions voiced at the USGA Student Forum. If you want the library to stay open later, then be sure to use it late at night this semester!
EMERGENCY STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMThe goal is to begin granting funds in Fall 2011.Legislation has been passed, but the administration has not ye… Read More
USGA sponsors student forum; Students express concerns for campus
Posted on 04. Oct, 2010 in News
Around 60 students took advantage of the opportunity to speak directly with university administrators at the USGA Student Forum on Friday, Oct. 1.
They presented concerns about academics, parking, housing, dining services and other relevant subjects.
“Each year it has been more successful,” said Bridgette Stewart, student advocate.
President Dr. Carol Garrison, Provost Dr. Eli Capilouto, Associate Provost Mr. Harlan Sands and Dean of the College of Ar… Read More
Big changes coming to campus; Officials propose new dorm and Bartow revamp
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 in News
A multitude of changes for the campus, including a new dorm and renovations to Bartow, requiring $100 million in new bonds, were proposed at the University of Alabama Board of Trustees meeting on September 16 and 17.
Officials hope to have new buildings for biomedical research, a new College of Arts and Sciences building, and a new student living facility in a projected five-year plan.
“While construction may be annoying for us, current and prospective UAB students s… Read More
BSAC forum focuses on ‘colorism’ in America
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 in News
The Black Student Awareness Committee (BSAC) hosted “Shades: A Look at Colorism” in the Alumni Auditorium on Tuesday.
The forum focused on colorism, defined as “discrimination in which human beings are accorded differing social treatment based on skin color.”
Colorism often refers to when people discriminate within their own ethnic groups: when lighter skin is preferred and darker skin is less desirable or vice versa.
“The purpose of… Read More
