January 6, 1996: UAB's new mascot -- the university's fourth official mascot -- Blaze the dragon made its first public appearance during a basketball game at the UAB Arena. March 5-7, 1980: The Center for Advanced Medical Studies was dedicated. September 22, 1996: Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center officially opened with Leonard Slatkin conducting the National Symphony Orchestra. 255 of the Alabama Legislature chartered the Medical College of Alabama and appropriated $50,000.00 for purchase of grounds, the erection of buildings, and for necessary contingent expenses. When formally established later in 2016, the UAB Staff Council will be comprised by two employees from each administrative unit reporting to the president, the vice presidents and deans, and the athletic director. Ernesto R. Drelichman and Lisa Guay-Woodford were named, respectively, as directors of the new centers. Carpenter graduated from UAB in 2010 with a double major in accounting and economics. Power for the school was vested with a board of trustees comprised by Newton St. John, J. C. Dubose, Robert A. Baker, William D. Dunn, A. R. Manning, Duke W. Goodman, H. T. Smith, C. R. Foot, Murray F. Smith, Samuel G. Battle, Theophilus L. Toulmin, John Little Smith, Charles Labaron, N. H. Brown, and John Forysth. Dix had appeared in the very first Town and Gown production back in 1950 and had starred in both the original Broadway and Hollywood versions of Best Foot Forward.". August 15, 2001: Dr. Max Michael, III, became the fifth dean of the School of Public Health. Earlier in his career, Dr. Love held a number of senior management positions in medical affairs and product development at Genentech, where he served as chairman of Genentechs Product Development Committee. Undergraduate and freshman enrollment both rose about 3.6 percent and graduate and advanced professional student enrollment grew 4.6 percent. 1898: Dr. Benjamin L. Wyman, Sr., became the second dean of the Birmingham Medical College. September 13, 2013: For the fifth consecutive year, fall enrollment at UAB set a record. Dr. William C. Fleming was the center's first director. January 23, 2016: The Men's Basketball team defeated North Texas 78-57 in Bartow Arena to set a UAB school record of consecutive wins (at 14). February 9, 2021: Forbes named UAB as the best large employer in the nation. July 1, 2011: Dr. Donna K. Arnett became the sixth UAB faculty member elected as president of the American Heart Association. January 22, 1987: Parkinson's Disease Association Information and Referral Center, established in 1986, was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 3, 1949: The Class of 1949, the first class to spend all four years of medical school in Birmingham, graduated with 24 male and 7 female students. His knowledge and experience spans work at the NIH, academia and industry. July 1984: The UAB Benevolent Fund was established. That culture as well as some strategic planning helped the company experience sustained growth throughout its history. November 6, 2015: Scott M. Phelps was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 16, 1999: UAB alumnus Larry Giangrosso became the third head coach of the Men's Baseball team. September 17, 1993: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the UAB Liver Center. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Art in Art Therapy at St. Mary of the Woods College. 256-442-2388 Mailing Address: P. Gadsden Etowah County EMA. 1983: The Rev. Dr. Birrer, a specialist in gynecologic cancers, came to UAB from Harvard and the Massachusetts General Hospital. He had been named director in August but took office only after the 2000 Summer Olympic Games. Weil was the first endowed chair at UAB outside of the medical center. Dr. Dohlstrom was the first male appointed to the Tuscaloosa nursing school faculty. November 17, 2000: Joe Espy III and Jacquelyn Shaia were elected to The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. She just completed a four-year term as a member of the NIH Science Management Board, the newly appointed NIH Board of Trustees and the Advisory Council of the Fogarty International Center of NIH. The university's new song was included in the December 13 commencement ceremony. The state constitution stipulates that the Tuscaloosa district have one more board member than other Congressional districts. June 11, 1980: The first meeting of the Tinsley R. Harrison Medical Student Society was held at UAB. 7 Eric Molina in the ninth round in Bartow Arena at UAB. February 2, 1958: The Lawrence Reynolds Library was dedicated. Kimberly played a major role in the creation of ArtPlay, the ASC's arts programs for schools, underserved communities, and seniors in non-hospital settings. It is only the second certified monarch butterfly habitat within the city of Birmingham. UAB ranked in the top three percent of all universities in the US and each of the six health science schools ranked in the top 10 in National Institutes of Health funding awarded to public universities. The center campus included the main hospital complex, two professional office buildings, parking for over 1,400 cars, and several outlying structures. June 17, 1979: The Spain Heart Bed Tower, Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium, Wallace Cancer Bed Tower, and East Base were dedicated as part of the "New U" celebrations. 2003: The theatre department first presented its Festival of 10-Minute Plays to highlight plays written, directed and performed by UAB students, staff and faculty. She holds two honorary degrees (Doctor of Science, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and Doctor of Philosophy, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico). UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Medical Education Information Services (MEIS), 2023 The University of Alabama at Birmingham. 1992: Nancy W. Clemmons became acting director of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. May 1971: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a classroom for the humanities (Humanities Building) and a library (Sterne Library). Rose announced plans to move the University of Alabama School of Nursing from Tuscaloosa to the UAB Medical Center. October 25, 1946: At the first commencement ceremony held in Birmingham, 21 students graduated from the Medical College of Alabama. 1988: Dr. Max D. Cooper, a professor of pediatrics and microbiology, was elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences. With a conference record of 7-0, the Blazers were also in first place in C-USA. She is married to William R. (Bill) Battle III, and has one daughter. Student enrollment stood at 16,874, with a total enrollment of 18,047 when the advanced professional schools were included. April 29, 2008: A smoke breathing statue of the UAB dragon mascot was unveiled on the concourse in front of Bartow Arena. 1998: Hejal C. Patel, a first-year medical student, was named to USA Todays All-USA College Academic First Team. September 17, 1997: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the name change of the Center for the Advancement of Developing Industries to the Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries Technology Center. Dr. Robinson joined the UAB faculty in 2005 and had been serving as associate dean at the time of her appointment. 2007: A small island in the Palmer Archipelago of Antarctica was renamed Amsler Island in honor of UAB biologists Dr. Charles D. Amsler and Margaret O. Amsler who had studied the continent's marine biology for over three decades. Eleven other graduates received the Bachelor of Science in Medicine degree and two students received degrees in pharmacy. February 1983: UAB discontinued its bone marrow transplant program after less than two years. 1995: New Co., a limited liability company directed by Jim Little, was formed to establish a network of primary-care physicians in Alabama. 1964: Joseph S. and Bertha Pizitz Smolian donated the Cole House to the Medical Center for use as Friendship House. In 2013, she led the expansion of the ASCs reach into the healthcare community. 1911: Dr. George H. Denny became president of The University of Alabama and served until 1936. August 1, 2017: Dr. Michael J. Birrer became the fourth director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center. April 2016 It was announced that UAB anthropology professor Sarah Parcak, a space archaeologist, had likely discovered a Viking settlement located on the southern point of Newfoundland, Canada. November 17, 2000: The Mental Retardation Research Center was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Originally, it had been established in 1991 as an endowed professorship. November 22, 1975: The UAB Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society was chartered. October 1977: Basic Health Sciences Building was renamed Volker Hall in honor of UAB's first president. All mail correspondence should be addressed to: University Hospital Board of Directors Office 1970: A master's degree in Business Administration was initiated in the Division of Business, the first graduate program to begin in the College of General Studies. 1902: A one-story addition to the main building, housing the chemical laboratory, was completed at the Medical College of Alabama. The 100-panel system will generate power for the university and will be used for coursework and research by faculty and students. Drs. July 1, 2020: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the creation of the UAB Health System Authority. October 10, 2011: Dr. David B. Allison presented the forty-eighth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, The Fire of Life.. The team was stationed at University Hospital, the states only adult Level-1 Trauma Center, in order to develop their medical and teamwork skills. (Mrs.Heersinksfather, Dr. Marshall Parks, is widely considered the father of pediatric ophthalmology.) TheHeersinkshave six children including twoophthalmologists, a dentist, and three current medical students and ninegrandchildren. June 4, 1989: The UAB Mace, designed by local artist Cordray Parker, was first used during the universitys commencement. The campaigns original goal had been $250 million. October 1, 1945: The unpacking and organization of the library of the medical college began. October 13, 1983: Drs. January 23, 1986: The University of Alabama Hospitals was renamed as The University of Alabama Hospital; but it remained more commonly known as "University Hospital.". November 19, 1971: Kemmons Wilson, founder and chairman of the Board of Holiday Inns, presented the first Carri-Don Lecture in the School of Business. To further her work with older adults, she became a UAB Medicine Geriatric Scholar. The garden was named in honor of Lou Annie McCord Eppes and Virginia Foster Durr, two Civil Rights pioneers in the State of Alabama. January 23, 1985: First baby was born as a result of the UAB In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program. Interim Chancellor John T. Oliver, Jr., introduced Paul Hardin as interim president of UAB. November 1996: Dr. Michael A. Geheb, director of UAB Health Systems, was named interim chief executive officer of the UAB Health System Managing Board. March 2000: An administration building for The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation was completed on South 22nd Street adjacent to The Kirklin Clinic. Dr. Hullet, who had earned a masters degree from the UAB School of Public Health, became the first African American elected to the governing board of the three campus University of Alabama System. January 1978: Patricia P. Farmer was named as first curator of Art Collections at UAB and as curator of the UAB Visual Arts Gallery. September 23, 2000: The UAB Blazer Football team earned its first win over a Southeastern Conference (SEC) team with a 13-10 victory over Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers and Coach Nick Saban during the LSU homecoming game in Baton Rouge. All non-essential university events and activities, including all Blazer athletic competition, and all non-essential university-related travel were also cancelled for the time being. Within his not for profit work and in addition to INGARM, Mr. Crowder is a member of: Northwestern Universitys Law School Board; the Advisory Board of the Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets University of Massachusetts Amherst (CISDM); the Advisory Board of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA); the Presidents Financial Advisory Board of the University of Missouri System; and, a former Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of The New School (New York). June 1, 1958: James P. Bryan graduated from the baccalaureate nursing program -- then located on the campus in Tuscaloosa -- becoming the first male graduate of the School of Nursing. March 2003: The UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus opened a new clinic and teaching facility, the primary clinical and academic space for the University of Alabama School of Medicine Huntsville Program. 150 Bergen Street, Room D-346 1955: Sarah Cole Brown became third librarian of the Medical Center Library. Dr. Jere P. Segrest was named the centers first director. More than 300 employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored by the university during a reception 2 p.m. March 21 in the Hill Student Center; S. Robert Hernandez DrPH, will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB. National television and a half-time performance of Birmingham native and American Idol Ruben Studdard drew a crowd of 44,079 to Legion Field for the game; the largest crowd ever for a UAB Blazer home game. June 2021: Casey Dunn was named as the fifth head coach of the Men's Baseball team. Mrs. Heersink currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Masters of Global HeathProgramme, a joint initiative between McMaster University in Canada, Maastricht University in the Netherlands,ManipalUniversity in India,ThomassatUniversity in Thailand,Rosario University in Columbia,AfhadUniversity for Women in Sudan, and University College of South-East Norway. December 3, 1993: John Russell Thomas was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Dr. Rudolph Davidson was named director. 1967: A Faculty Women's Club of UAB was organized as a campus-wide organization that combined other such campus clubs (medical, dental, etc.). February 13, 1951: Chi Tau Chapter of Psi Omega dental-social fraternity was established at the Medical Center. September 1, 1978: The UAB Police Department assumed campus-wide responsibility for the enforcement of University parking rules and regulations.. September 7, 1965: Barbara Walker became the first African American student in the University Hospital School of Nursing, the hospital-based diploma program. 2015: Anne L. Buckley was recruited to UAB from Virginia Commonwealth University to serve as the university's Chief Communications Officer and Associate Vice President. Foster Watkins became president of UAB Walker College. 1966: The University Hospital School of Nursing, a diploma program, admitted its last class. Logue had been a student athlete member of the Blazer team. Created by T. J. Neil of Homosassa, Fla., the three-ton statue was nine feet tall and sixteen feet long. February 3, 2012: Dr. Kenneth L. Vandervoort, Sr., was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1942: Dr. Adrienne S. Rayl became the interim director of the Birmingham Extension Center. April 25-26, 1964: The Spain Rehabilitation Center was dedicated. A committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff selected Dr. Hearn's song during a campus-wide competition. January 23, 1986: The Ben S. Weil Endowed Chair of Industrial Distribution was established in the School of Business. 1948: Drs. May 5, 2015: UAB officially introduced Mark Ingram as the university's fifth Director of Athletics. 1984: The first use in the United States of a color doppler echocardiograph for visualizing internal cardiac structures occurred at University Hospital. Dr. Rayl, a long-time member of the Birmingham faculty, was a professor of Mathematics. April 30, 1980: Twin Towers, a student residence hall, opened. December 7-9, 1973: The Diabetes Hospital was formally dedicated at UAB in two-day festivities at the medical center. 1993: Dr. Kenneth J. Roozen was named executive vice president. January 1907: The Board of Lady Managers transferred the deed of the hospital land to the Jefferson County Board of Revenue for the purpose of operating the Hillman Hospital. Thomas C. Smitherman won first prize for his paper Distribution of Sucrose-C14 in Thyroid Tissue. Dr. James A. Pittman, Jr., was his faculty sponsor. She brings decades of writing, performing, and storytelling experience to her primary work of bedside storytelling. January 1, 1998: Dr. Shirley Salloway Kahn became interim vice president for Financial Affairs and Administration. "RMC's Board is excited to take this next step to improve local access to the best healthcare," said Jay Jenkins, Chair of the RMC Board of Directors in UAB's press release. Drs. At the ceremony, 3,338 degrees and certificates were awarded. Erica Herskowitz is a known American sportscaster and professor working for WFAN as a sports anchor since 1998. Dr. Michael Windle was named first director of the center. To provide high quality, culturally competent, and collaborative inpatient care centered around exceptional service, patient centered communication, and innovation that improves health outcomes for our community. May 26, 1925: Jimmie Ethel Montgomery received a B.S. April 27, 1965: Dr. Kimberly has a BM in Musical Theatre from the University of Miami in Florida, an MA in Arts Administration from Goucher College in Towson, MD, an MA in Arts in Medicine from the University of Florida, is a 200-hr registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance, and is currently pursuing an MA in Counselor Education from UAB. 2018: Ryan Ashburn became the head coach of the Women's Golf team. March 15, 2019: Lili Anderson became the first executive director of Visual and Performing Arts upon the administrative merger of the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center and the Abroms-Engels Institute for Visual Arts (AEIVA). February 5, 1997: Richard L. Holmes was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. March 7, 1860: The first class of 15 graduated from the Medical College of Alabama after a one-year term. May 21, 2001: The Hugh Kaul Human Genetics Building and the Finley-Compass Bank Conference Center were dedicated. 1974: Drs. May 17, 1982: Wanda Hightower Jordan became the first UAB athlete to have a jersey retired. October 24, 1975: The Reynolds Historical Library was rededicated within the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. Tim M. Townes and Josef T. Prchal were named as co-directors of the center. January 1, 1993: At the start of the calendar year, new NCAA regulations required that any university operating other sports at the Division I level must also operate football as either a Division I-A or a Division I-AA team. March 11, 1971: The Center for Developmental and Learning Disorders was named in honor of former Alabama governor Chauncey Sparks. and Kelley Fitzpatrick Center for Value Investing atthe University of AlabamasCulverhouse College of Business. 2016: University Hospital at UAB is licensed for 1,157 beds, making it the 16th largest hospital in the country. January 9, 1963: The Birmingham chapter of the American Association of University Professors was organized in a meeting at the Medical Center. Independent Non-Executive Director; Mr. Abdulaziz Mubarak Al Hasawi. July 1962: The Medical Center Apartments opened. August 2010: For the fall term, total enrollment at UAB increased by almost 4 percent over last year up to 17,543. Dr. Cassell has received numerous awards for her research in infectious diseases, including CDC Honor Award in Public Health for exceptional leadership of the CDCs Emerging Infectious Disease Plan; FDA Commissioners Citation as Chair of the review of science and technology at the FDA and senior author of FDA: Science and Mission at Risk 2008; the Emmy Klineberger-Nobel Award in 2008 by the International Organization for Mycoplasmology; and the American Society for Microbiology/Federation of European Microbiology Societies MkelCassell Exchange Program for pioneering international engagement for young scientists. October 1963: Computer Research Laboratory opened in the former Life of Georgia Insurance Building. She recently completed terms on the Leadership Council of the School of Public Health of Harvard University, Executive Committee of Columbia University Medical Center Board of Visitors, and Deans Advisory Council for Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Her encounters with ineffective government agencies led her to foundSTOP Foodborne Illness, a national grassroots public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from foodborne pathogens. August 22, 2008: Krissy S. Hall became the eighth head coach of the Women's Tennis team. The 12-story building contains over 323,000 square feet of space and is located at the corner of University Boulevard and South 19th Street. 2015: For the fall term, the largest-ever number of students lived on the UAB campus, a total of 2,486 students representing 21 countries. 1973: UAB became Birmingham's second largest employer. In return, the member pays a management fee or percentage of income. August 2006: Hixson Hall, an on-campus residence that had opened in 1962, was closed while the future of the building was being determined by UAB administrators. , 1945: the Reynolds Historical Library was rededicated within the city of Birmingham percent over last year to! T. J. 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