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UAB hosts first ever in-person Health Promoting Universities Summit Presidents Panel

UAB hosts first ever in-person Health Promoting Universities Summit Presidents Panel
The Health Promoting University Presidents Panel was just one part of the larger U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network Summit, which brought together over 170 participants from universities across the country.

UAB hosts open dialogue event for cervical cancer community

UAB hosts open dialogue event for cervical cancer community
Join UAB physicians and members of the cervical cancer community for an open discussion on the cervical cancer experience.

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center will present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 2024

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center will present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 2024
Four seating levels will be available for the 7 p.m. performance, which is set for the BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets range from $38-$78 and are on sale now. 

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine to host conference on running medicine

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine to host conference on running medicine
Attendees can learn about how to better optimize their performance and avoid injuries, new research in running medicine, nutrition, mental health, and more.

Panion’s work for The World Games 2022 lands 19 wins in 44th annual Telly Awards

Panion’s work for The World Games 2022 lands 19 wins in 44th annual Telly Awards
Music from The World Games 2022, including the theme song “Hope of Alabama” and other orchestral works written, arranged and produced by UAB University Professor of Music Henry Panion III, Ph.D., was recognized for excellence in video and television.

Alabama artist who nearly died creates art for the people who saved him

Alabama artist who nearly died creates art for the people who saved him
After being burned in an explosion three years ago, Delrico Gibson thought he would never use his hands again. Now, see the artworks he created for his first responders, surgeons, therapists and caregivers in the exhibition “Strings of Gratitude.”

“Lavaughan Jenkins: The Watcher and the Watchman” on exhibition at UAB’s AEIVA from June 9-Aug. 12

“Lavaughan Jenkins: The Watcher and the Watchman” on exhibition at UAB’s AEIVA from June 9-Aug. 12
Drawing from his own personal experiences of harassment and racial profiling at the hands of law enforcement, “The Watcher and the Watchman” addresses the national discussion regarding racism and abuse of force by police. 

“She Drank Gold” — see the works of artist Vadis Turner from June 9-Aug. 12 at UAB

“She Drank Gold” — see the works of artist Vadis Turner from June 9-Aug. 12 at UAB
Turner’s new work on show at UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts references the misguided tradition of drinking gold to stay youthful and stories of mythological, historical and literary female outcasts.

UAB Baseball set to host 2023 summer camps

UAB Baseball set to host 2023 summer camps
Join the University of Alabama at Birmingham Baseball head coach, Casey Dunn, and the UAB Baseball Coaching Staff as they host their 2023 Summer baseball camps.

Camp CSI: Birmingham is back!

Camp CSI: Birmingham is back!
To cultivate interest in science, Camp CSI: Birmingham was created to present high school students with the opportunity to experience the techniques and technology of a real crime scene investigator.

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents Sheila E. live June 1

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents Sheila E. live June 1
The famous drummer, singer, songwriter, author, humanitarian and icon Sheila E., whose No. 1 dance hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre” still resonate, is a member of the Escovedo musical family.

Have a ball supporting cancer research during the 2023 Fiesta Ball

Have a ball supporting cancer research during the 2023 Fiesta Ball
The annual event will feature live music, fiesta-themed food and a silent auction with the proceeds funding cancer research.

Bring spare glass to UAB for free recycling on April 20

Bring spare glass to UAB for free recycling on April 20
This Earth Month, recycle glass items such as beverage containers and drinking glasses with UAB Sustainability at the Glass Recycling Day.

Annual MHERC symposium will showcase health disparities and how to reach health equity

Annual MHERC symposium will showcase health disparities and how to reach health equity
The UAB Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center presents the 2023 UAB Health Equity Research Symposium, in person for the first time since 2019.

New UAB ArtPlay summer camps announced for 2023

New UAB ArtPlay summer camps announced for 2023
ArtPlay provides opportunities for students ages 6-18 to discover the artist within through musical theater and visual arts camps, all in an encouraging and welcoming environment.

UAB students will participate in the 2023 International Peace Conference, May 5-6 in Birmingham

UAB students will participate in the 2023 International Peace Conference, May 5-6 in Birmingham
Students of peace, justice and human rights at UAB will join global thought leaders in the two-day, immersive event — focused on the pursuit of peace at all levels of society.

UAB Department of Biology and Alabama Audubon host seminar presented by Harvard ornithologist Scott Edwards, Ph.D.

UAB Department of Biology and Alabama Audubon host seminar presented by Harvard ornithologist Scott Edwards, Ph.D.
The Department of Biology and the Alabama Audubon will host Harvard ornithologist Scott Edwards, Ph.D., for a seminar titled “Bicycling, Birding and #BLM Across America in a Summer of Chaos.” 

Theatre UAB presents “Into the Woods” in a new way, April 12-16

Theatre UAB presents “Into the Woods” in a new way, April 12-16
Are we already in the woods? This production of Sondheim’s beloved play looks at the dangers society has created with sets inspired by Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces.

In April, explore UAB’s academic arts performances

In April, explore UAB’s academic arts performances

For “April is for the Arts,” the UAB College of Arts and Sciences highlights the extraordinary talent from across the college’s fine art academic units for a month of events.

Explore AI in medicine during the informatics symposium at UAB

Explore AI in medicine during the informatics symposium at UAB
Registration is free and open to the public and will close on Friday, April 14.

See art from graduating BFA artists at UAB’s AEIVA from April 7-29

See art from graduating BFA artists at UAB’s AEIVA from April 7-29

The BFA exhibition is one of the UAB Department of Art and Art History’s premier events, culminating with a free closing reception Friday, April 28.

Author to discuss “Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust” on April 4

Author to discuss “Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust” on April 4

The UAB Institute for Human Rights presents W. Jake Newsome, Ph.D., whose book traces the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge and emblem of discrimination into a global symbol of pride.

Smokey Robinson live at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on April 21

Smokey Robinson live at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on April 21
Winner of a Grammy Living Legend Award, Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts Award, Robinson is America’s “greatest living poet,” who has crafted decades of beloved chart-topping hits.

UAB Department of Music presents PRISM concert March 27

UAB Department of Music presents PRISM concert March 27

The all-department concert will feature faculty and student performances, including solo and ensemble, choral, symphonic, piano, voice, percussion, chamber music, gospel, and more.

Hone your writing skills at the Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop with guidance from nationally acclaimed writers

Hone your writing skills at the Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop with guidance from nationally acclaimed writers
The workshop will train students on a variety of creative writing skills and will culminate in published pieces in the workshop’s yearly anthology.

John Paul White and Alabama Symphony Orchestra together in live crossover performance April 6

John Paul White and Alabama Symphony Orchestra together in live crossover performance April 6
With the ASO, Grammy Award winner White — formerly half of The Civil Wars — will reimagine the Southern rock, Americana and country hits that made him famous.

UAB 2023 Summer Camps are here

UAB 2023 Summer Camps are here
As summer approaches, registration for many UAB summer camps is now available.

UAB Piano Series presents Rachel Breen on March 26

UAB Piano Series presents Rachel Breen on March 26
Breen’s performances have been described as “truly show-stopping” by Gramophone UK. She will perform works by Bach, Medtner, Schoenberg and Mozart.

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents Patti LaBelle on March 19

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents Patti LaBelle on March 19

Grammy Award-winner LaBelle is an R&B icon, named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Singers, with hits from “Lady Marmalade” to “New Attitude.”

March 9, join UAB’s Chamber Music @ AEIVA, inspired by “Black is Beautiful”

March 9, join UAB’s Chamber Music @ AEIVA, inspired by “Black is Beautiful”

UAB graduate and award-winning composer Eric Mobley and Gospel Choir Director Reginald Jackson, Ph.D., will perform works in response to Kwame Brathwaite’s photography exhibition at UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts.

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