Jim Bakken
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Chief Communications Officer, Public Relations
Chief Communications Officer, Public Relations
As chief communications officer for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Medicine, Bakken leads teams that set and execute internal and external communications strategy. Prior to joining UAB in 2012, Bakken spent a decade working with a diverse client base at two full-service communications firms. Bakken spent eight years in Nashville at McNeely Pigott and Fox – one of the largest PR firms in the Southeast – prior to launching Peritus Public Relations in Birmingham in 2010. Bakken has served on the board of the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America and has been a Birmingham Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 honoree.
Author Kathryn Davis, who was recently noted in the New York Times, will read from her works at UAB.
The second annual Innovations in Wellness conference will offer two days with two great topics; the time to register for this event is now as space is limited.
UAB announces $1 billion goal for The Campaign for UAB, begins the public phase of its largest fundraising campaign to date.
Study results suggest that those who assist a chronically ill or disabled family member enjoy an 18 percent survival advantage compared to statistically matched noncaregivers.
Janowski, known as Dr. J, has educated and motivated students for 23 years, teaching classes from introductory freshman engineering to doctoral courses.
Kieran Quinlan, Ph.D., wrote a notable essay that chronicles his life growing up in Ireland.
There is an association between the influenza virus and cardiovascular events like heart disease and stroke; those with cardiovascular disease should protect themselves against the flu.
Established in 1997, the award is given to a UGA Science Education graduate in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field in teaching, research or service.
UAB Department of History will present a talk with historian Eric Foner, Ph.D.
The Alphas were honored for contributing more than 4,123 hours to community service and hosting more than 50 events and service projects.