Shannon Thomason
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thomason@uab.edu | (205) 975-8858Identifies and develops stories that highlight the arts, faculty news, student stories and beyond a UAB. Connects media with experts to enhance their story.
Specific beats:
- Advancement
- The Arts at UAB
- AEIVA
- Alys Stephens Center
- Arts in Medicine
- ArtPlay
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department of Art and Art History
- Department of Communication Studies
- Department of Music
- Department of Theatre
- Institute for Human Rights
- Department of World Languages and Literatures
- The Graduate School
- Libraries
- National Alumni Society
- WBHM
The sessions, Artful Healing and Mindful Movement, are presented by UAB Arts in Medicine and the Birmingham VA Health Care System’s Whole Health initiative.
Tune in as leading professionals offer informative sessions on trending topics in wellness, finances, sports, psychology, nutrition and more.
Hayes is also the juror for the 47th annual Juried Student Exhibition, which is on display alongside his exhibition. A free opening reception for both exhibitions is Friday, Jan. 13.
Hersch, called by The New Yorker “a living legend,” and Grammy Award winner spalding celebrate the release of their album “Alive at the Village Vanguard” with a performance at UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.
The second half of the season, featuring family shows, soul, world music, pop, rock and more, kicks off in January, plus check out the holiday gift guide.
At least 1,270 students will walk in two commencement exercises this fall at UAB.
The Virtual Mental Health Monday series includes sessions on dance, healing rituals, forest bathing, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, suicide prevention, caregivers and reducing homelessness.
A heritage Spanish speaker, Gracemarie Cepero Lopez graduates from UAB and wants to use her skills as a medical interpreter on her path to medical school.
Hear personal tales of heartbreak and loss, tenderness and pain, and hope and reconciliation for the fourth annual StoryPower, presented by UAB Arts in Medicine.
Terry also won the Social Change, Talent and Spirit awards, earning a total of $3,300 in scholarships.