December 20, 1944: The University of Alabama entered into a 99-year contract with Jefferson County for the use of Jefferson and Hillman Hospitals. The university's new song was included in the December 13 commencement ceremony. He served in that capacity until 1996. Dr. Arthur J. Tomisek was elected first president. September 20, 2002: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation. July 12, 1957: University Hospital School of Nursing received full accreditation from the National Nursing Accreditation Service. The former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl Champion (2000) had been named as the new coach two days beforehand. She also published dozens of scholarly articles and papers on the law of outer space, resulting in her election to the International Institute of Space Law, and represented the radio astronomy communitys scientific research interests before the Federal Communications Commission. She had one line of dialogue in her speaking debut. April 8, 2002: Norman A. Reilly, Jr., became UAB's fourth Sports Information officer. January 1, 2022: Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers became the fifth CEO of the UAB Health System, he retained his positions as dean of the Heersink School of Medicine and as Senior Vice President for Medicine. The service, which began with two vehicles, was available Monday through Friday at 40 predetermined locations around the campus. He later served as chair of the Department of Neurology and at his selection as president was UAB's Senior Vice President and dean of the School of Medicine. October 23, 1888: The Hospital of the United Charities, . August 10, 1998: Alan V. Kaufman became the fifth head coach of the Men's Golf team. 1968: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced final approval of a 45-block expansion program for UAB and grants totaling over $11.4 million for the project. December 15, 1994: The Center for Health Promotion was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 3, 1979: Kathleen G. Andreoli became the first graduate of the School of Nursings DSN program, which had been instituted in 1975. 1992: Dr. John N. Whitaker became the fourth president of The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. She also became the first Blazer, male or female, to win a collegiate Grand Slam event. The Testing for Alabama initiative will provide testing for every college student attending a public four-year or two-year college prior to the student's reentry to campus. 1946: The four-year medical school in Birmingham had 58 full-time faculty, seven of whom were women and one of whom was chair of a department. February 28, 1982: Men's Basketball team won their first Sun Belt Conference title in a championship tournament hosted by UAB and held in Birmingham. (Please contact the UAB Archives for additional information.). UAB Health System Authority Board Ray L. Watts, M.D. 1972: Payroll for UAB's 6,000 employees topped $50 million. Hospital Maintenance - Facilities | UAB What We Do Home Hospital Maintenance Hospital Maintenance Hospital Maintenance is responsibile for the inspection, testing and maintenance of the UAB and Highlands Hospital physical environments, which includes more than 6 million square feet of clinical space. In addition to work in the United States, BE&K operates an industrial construction company in Poland and Russia and a biotech-engineering firm in Helsinki, Finland. October 22, 1994: UAB first celebrated Homecoming during the fall. January 1996: Dr. Charlotte G. Borst became first executive director of UAB Historical Collections, comprised by the Reynolds Historical Library, the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, and the UAB Archives. July 18, 1965: The former University Hospital School of Nursing Residence was rededicated as the Roy R. Kracke Clinical Services Building. Volunteer Services - UAB Medicine Volunteer Services Home Volunteer Services Volunteer Services Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the UAB Health System. He and his wife, Gillian White Goodrich, were honored by the Alabama Chapter of Fundraising Professionals as Outstanding Civic Leaders in 2004 and again as Outstanding Philanthropists in 2011. March 19, 2005: UAB's run in the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament ended in the second round when the Blazers lost 63 to 85 to the Wildcats of Arizona. Armstrong was a political science major and a UAB Ambassador. Since inception,three ofVulcansfive strategiesare rankedin the top1% of managers in their respective categories, and the other two strategies are in the top 7%.1As Chief Executive Officer he leads an organization recognized by Pensions & Investments as the Best Place to Work in Money Managementfor the third consecutive year. 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. June 1964: University Hospital Outpatient Services Building opened in the renovated Roberts & Son Building. 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.". 2015: For the fiscal year of 2015, UAB received $219 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, ranking 10th in NIH funding among public universities. The chapter later went dormant but was reactivated during the fall of 2003. Dahlberg had formerly served as the station's membership manager and deputy director. Dr. Henry H. Hoffman was director of the new choir. April 14, 1971: A National Honor Society chapter was first organized at the College of General Studies. June 1, 2013: Dr. Robert E. Palazzo became the second dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, after having served as interim since October 2012. 1931: Dr. Allan Walker Blair, a Canadian-born pathologist, received a full-time faculty appointment as an assistant professor of Pathology. Dr. David T. Curiel was named as the first director of the center. June 1979: The original Jefferson Hospital building was renamed Jefferson Tower. Dr. Gail H. Cassell is Senior Lecturer, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Senior Scientist, Division of Health Equity, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston. Since moving back to Alabama nine years ago she has worked extensively in rural and city public schools, integrating dance with core curriculum. April 8, 1902: Esther Turner Colston received a PhG degree from the pharmacy program of the Medical College of Alabama in Mobile. 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). December 10, 1983: Students, staff, and faculty in the arts and humanities held the first Madrigal Feaste in the newly opened University Center. 1962: Dr. Lincoln Roy Manson-Hing became chair of the Department of Oral Roentgenology (later Dental Radiology) and Dr. Gilbert J. Parfitt became chair of the Department of Periodontics, both in the School of Dentistry. In the legal arena, Dr. Rothblatt led efforts of the transgender community to establish their own health law standards, and of the International Bar Association to protect autonomy rights in genetic information via an international treaty. June 17, 1987: The Center for Research in Oral Biology superseded the Institute of Dental Research. Mr. Davenport previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Russell Lands, Inc. and Qualifying Broker for the Real Estate Division from 1973 to 2003. The clinic, which took its name from the buildings street address in order to protect the confidentiality of patients, was founded and first directed by Dr. Michael S. Saag. Dr. Greenberg and his wife, Diane, have two children and a new grandson. Rose. 1983: Center for the Advancement of Developing Industries was established with Dr. James H. Woodward, Jr., as first director. Newark, New Jersey 07103, Telephone: 973-972-5286 Fax: 973-972-6943 E-mail:uhbod@uhnj.org, 150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103(973) 972-4300, Quality Health Care at University Hospital, 2021 - 2022Community HealthNeedsAssessment. November 11, 2012: The Office of Veteran Recruitment and Student Services hosted UABs first Wreath Laying Ceremony on Veterans Day. June 4, 1972: Virginia Baxley, long-time registrar of the medical school, became the first female awarded an honorary degree by UAB. Dr. Florence M. Monroe was the station's first general manager. December 15, 1981: The Ambulatory Dialysis Home Training Center opened. June 24, 1994: The Environment Awareness Research Technology and Health (EARTH) Center was established with Melinda M. Lalor serving as interim director of the new center. May 1, 1946: By the end of the first year, the medical school employed 172 faculty members, 58 of whom were full-time, four library staff, two hospital executives, and six administrative staff. June 12, 2010: UAB student Ashley Davis was crowned Miss Alabama. June 1, 2000: Dr. Linda C. Lucas was named interim dean of the School of Engineering. 1955: A Medical Center Advisory Board was established. September 15, 1978: Dr. James H. Woodward, Jr., became second dean of the School of Engineering. September 1, 1990: Dr. Virginia D. Gauld became second vice president for Student Affairs. It was also reported that UAB generated $25 for every $1 received in state funding. March 1, 1999: Amy O'Donnell became the first head coach of the new Women's Synchronized Swimming team after having served as advisor to the developing program since 1998. Champ Lyons to the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine. October 27, 1978: The Center for Advanced Medical Studies (CAMS) was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees as an official UAB Center. A search to name an interim dean of the College was initiated. 1966: The Division of Allied Health Sciences, comprised of University Hospital's paramedical training programs, was established in the College of General Studies. Individual board members have an obligation to uphold the standards of conduct set for them by the board and organization by-laws. There were also 14 paraprofessional graduates who received medical technology or radiological technology certificates during this first ceremony. March 9, 2017: UAB announced the establishment of the Alabama Genomic Health Initiative in partnership with the private HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama. July 6, 2021: Ann Alquist became executive director and the fifth General Manager of WBHM-FM Radio. January 1, 2002: William E. Smith, Jr., became the second chair of the UAB Health System Managing Board. March 18, 2013: The UAB Marching Blazers won the International Band Competition in Limerick, Ireland, beating out 17 other bands from the US and Europe one day after performing in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin. Awards & Honors. July 23, 2002: Dr. Carol Z. Garrison became president-elect of UAB by unanimous vote of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 1, 1969: Effective on this date, the number 934 became the prefix for all campus telephone numbers. Drs. 1978: Ayda G. Nambayan received a full-time faculty appointment as assistant professor of nursing, the first international appointed to the nursing school faculty. July 2014: The UAB Concert Choir won three medals out of three entered competitions at the Interkultur World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. 1976: The entering class size of the School of Medicine was increased to 165. August 1977: Fran Sharp Merrell became the first head coach of the new Women's Basketball team. 2017: The UAB Health System entered into a management relationship with Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama in Greenville, Alabama. 2013: UAB announced plans for a campus-wide in-house bus transportation system to begin operation in 2014. UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, Lister Hill Library at University Hospital, 2023 The University of Alabama at Birmingham. October 2000: The Department of Medicine passed its goal of $100 million in research funding, maintaining a national ranking of fourth in support from the National Institutes of Health . January 3, 2014: UAB Campus Ride and Campus Escort services were discontinued. September 9, 1972: The Psychiatric Day Treatment Center was renamed in honor of benefactor William P. Engel. July 14, 1983: Aaron M. Aronov and Garry Neil Drummond were elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. The James C. Lee Endowed Chair for the Senior Vice President and Dean of Medicine was given by Mr. Lee in his fathers memory. Dr. Benoit came to UAB from Ohio University. 150 Bergen Street, Room D-346 October 28, 1950: Thomas D. Russell was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. degree in Medicine from The University of Alabama, thus becoming the first female to graduate from the medical school. 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). March 8-11, 2017: For the third consecutive year, UAB and the City of Birmingham hosted the Conference USA championship tournament for men's and women's basketball. October 28, 1988: William Jack Edwards, III, was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Hon K. Yuen, OTR/L, PhD, Senior ScientistHon is a Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Occupational Therapy with a joint appointment in UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM), UAB. Last week the UAB Board of Trustees announced Dawn Bulgarella and Dr. Anupam Agarwal as CEO of the UAB Health System and dean of the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine respectively.. September 1, 1988: Virginia L. Algermissen became third director of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. December 13, 2005: Athletic Director Watson Brown stepped down to resume his position as Head Football Coach. About UAB Medicine. 1937: Dr. Richard C. Foster became president of The University of Alabama and served until 1941. August 1992: Michael S. Getman became the fourth head coach of the Men's Soccer team. December 15, 1974: Patience Hodges Claybon became the first African American female graduate of the School of Medicine. Thank you for visiting our pageIm glad that you are here and excited to share more about who we are and what we do at UAB. January 2022: Upon the retirement of Doreen C. Harper, Dr. Linda Moneyham became the interim dean of the School of Nursing. The SGA operated the coffee shop until it was closed in the winter of 1972. August 1954: The Report of the Special Survey Committee, called the "Duckett Jones Report" for its chief author, was released. July 1, 1970: Dr. Paul H. Spence became librarian of the College of General Studies. She also is serving or has served on Boards of Directors for numerous nonprofit and civic organizations in the Dothan area, including Boys and Girls Clubs of Dothan, the Wiregrass Museum of Art, Houston Academy, and Landmark Park. August 1971: The former Ullman High School was rededicated as UAB's Ullman Building, a facility comprised by the original 1901 school building and the school's 1955 addition. July 2, 2020: Betsy Freeburg became the head coach of Women's Volleyball. September 19, 1998: In the largest crowd to view a UAB football game at Legion Field, 30,543 people saw the UAB Blazers fall to the University of Kansas by the score of 39 to 37 in the fourth overtime. She earned her Ph.D. in microbiology from UAB and chaired its Department of Microbiology for 10 years, during which it ranked first in NIH research funding. The bowl's co-MVPs were wide receiver Xavier Ubosi (offense) and Anthony Rush (defense). June 6, 1976: Janice G. Jackson became the first African American female to graduate from the School of Dentistry. A tree fell on a portion of the gymnasium at Ullman-Bell and several buildings had roof damage. Sara C. Finley and Hugh M. Shingleton were named co-directors of the center. The universitys freshman class increased 14 percent to a record total of 2,299 students. April 30, 2021: Dr. Robert M. Centor presented the fifty-seventh Distinguished Faculty Lecture, The Importance of Clinician Educators. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the lecture was presented virtually in an online platform. Many UAB employees also volunteered to help the city of Birmingham host the soccer matches. April 1961: A fund-raising goal of $850,000 was met for the expansion of the engineering programs at the Birmingham Extension Center, with a majority of the funds being provided by Birmingham businesses. April 21, 2000: The Center for Research on Child and Adolescent Development was approved by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Founded as a 10-bed hospitalist service dedicated to the inpatient care of UAB Prime-Care patients only, the group and the practice of Hospital Medicine have evolved significantly over the past two decades broadening to an average daily census of ~250 general medicine and subspecialty patients, consultative . 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