January 14, 1977: The Radiation Therapy and Tumor Institute was dedicated as Phase I of the Lurleen B. Wallace Memorial Hospital and Tumor Institute. June 1947: In the immediate post-war years, total enrollment at the Birmingham Extension Center had surged to over 2,000 students. The operation was moved from Washington, DC and was activated in Birmingham on this date. The "Wonders of Alabama" collection contains over 265 oil, watercolor, and mixed media artworks collected by Energen between 1999 and 2015 as part of its juried art competition showcasing Alabama artists. 11 at the corner of University Boulevard and South 12th Street. In addition to working as a graphic designer and art director for over 20 years, she has been involved in humanitarian work with orphanages in Ukraine as well as hosting groups of orphan children state-side. Dr. Kathleen Faircloth was the faculty advisor for the new student group. His responsibility grew along with the company, and he became vice president and general counsel. Since 1996, she has been a member of the Steering Committee of the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program. Champ Lyons became the first full-time chair of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Lolley, a member of the faculty of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, had previously served as hospital president from 2013 until 2015. December 5, 1976: WBHM-FM Radio broadcast for the first time as the 200th affiliated station of National Public Radio. Arnett, chair of the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health, was the first epidemiologist selected for the presidency of the AHA. Dr. Michael J. Friedlander was named first director of the new center. Book an Appointment University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital | 619 19th Street South,. May 2, 1991: UAB held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Bertha and Joseph Smolian International House on 10th Avenue South. December 9, 1960: The Health Sciences Research Building was dedicated. December 4, 1976: School of Community and Allied Health Resources was renamed the School of Public and Allied Health, Dr. Keith D. Blayney renamed as dean. October 1968: Enrollment in the College of General Studies totaled 3,378 students, including business administration (591), allied health sciences (104), education (574), engineering (408), humanities (215), natural sciences & mathematics (341), and social sciences (316). Lynn Ford Alandt Civic Leader Stephanie W. Bergeron Vice Chair, Board of Directors Retired President, Walsh College Shari L. Burgess Chair, Health Alliance Plan of Michigan Vice President and Treasurer, Lear Corporation May 1994: President J. Claude Bennett organized an ad hoc committee to explore faculty governance possibilities on campus. Dr. Thomas came to UAB from the University of Georgia. Rangeela is a Hindi word that loosely translates as colorful. UAB Rangeela is an official UAB Campus Recreation club sport and it is a co-ed entity. A record crowd of 45,212 attended the return game at Legion Field. April 1973: The UAB School of Business became the youngest business school in the nation to be accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. June 7, 1973: Dr. Frederick W. Conner became first dean of the School of Humanities. February 5, 1988: The School of Humanities was renamed the School of Arts and Humanities; Dr. Theodore M. Benditt remained as dean. December 1, 1981: Dr. Robert Glaze became first vice president for Research and Institutional Advancement after having served as acting vice president since 1980. February 21, 2010: UAB opened the new Women and Infants Center and five babies were born in the new facility its first day. 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. February 12, 2000: UAB's new Division I softball team defeated Samford University 2-0 in their inaugural home game, held at George Ward Park. January 2, 1995: Watson Brown was named as the second head coach of the UAB football team. April 6, 2006: The School of Health Related Professions was renamed the School of Health Professions. September 14, 2000: The UAB Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs) of Musculoskeletal Disorders was approved by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. November 5, 2004: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and the Institute of Oral Health Research as official research centers at UAB. 2004: For fiscal year 2003, UABs economic impact on the Birmingham metropolitan area reached a record high of $2.9 billion, with an impact on the state of Alabama of $3.2 billion. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 1978: Peter N. Derzis, Jr., became UAB's first Sports Information director. Dr. Watts remained chair of the Institutes board of directors while a search was being conducted for a replacement. September 1, 2016: C. Ray Hayes became the seventh chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System. Because of his deep scientific and translational research expertise, Dr. Greenberg has served on numerous international advisory and editorial boards and has been an invited speaker at virtually every important scientific meeting in virology, microbiology and immunology. 1961: The Roberts & Son Building was purchased for use as the outpatient clinic of University Hospital. 1976: Dr. Rosalie Andrews Scripa received an appointment as assistant professor of Engineering, the first female with a full-time faculty appointment in the engineering school. Originally, it had been established in 1991 as an endowed professorship. 1978: Howard G. Hawk became the first UAB student named as a Truman Scholar. October 1977: Basic Health Sciences Building was renamed Volker Hall in honor of UAB's first president. 1981: Bob Norman became the second head coach of the Men's Soccer team. 1956: The Women's Club of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry was organized with Mrs. E. E. Evans as first president. November 22, 1975: The UAB Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society was chartered. October 9, 1899: Entering freshmen at the Medical College of Alabama were required to attend the college's new four-year course. 1955: A student government association (SGA) was established at the Birmingham Extension Center. April 1979: The Division of Special Studies renamed UAB Special Studies. His appointment had been announced in May. 1948: The Medical Center was awarded $30,000 in research and training grants. Reinstallation of the work began on March 26. About Us. That culture as well as some strategic planning helped the company experience sustained growth throughout its history. Jessica spends her free time painting and studying French. Cristal Brister, TheatreCristal Lara Brister is a creative catalyst for change. Mrs. Head and her late husband, Beverly Pierce Head III, have two adult daughters, Hillery Head Perkins and Maye Head Frei, both of whom serve in leadership roles with Ram Tool. December 1971: Dr. Joseph Appleton was named first dean of the School of Engineering after having served as interim dean since August. February 5, 2000: A celebration held as part of alumni weekend marked the renovation of the School of Dentistry Building. The university's new song was included in the December 13 commencement ceremony. The building is one of the oldest structures remaining on the UAB campus. Dr. Joseph F. Volker was named vice president for Birmingham Affairs, an office given administrative oversight of the newly combined Medical Center and the College of General Studies. March 10, 2008: Dr. David Winwood became CEO of the UAB Research Foundation. C.T. October 25, 2013: UAB announced the largest philanthropic campaign in university history, The Campaign for UAB: Give Something, Change Everything, with a goal of raising $1 billion by the end of 2018. She had one line of dialogue in her speaking debut. She was instrumental in establishment of the U.S./Russia Cooperative Medical Sciences and Training Program under the Bilateral Presidential Commission in 2009. 2023 UAB Health System. May 17, 1981: Joseph H. Woolf Family Practice Center was dedicated. March 2018: The UAB Health System entered into an operational affiliation with Infirmary Health of Mobile, Alabama. 1913: Hillman Hospital Annex was completed. 1964: First classes were held in the new Engineering Building adjacent to the Birmingham Extension Center. Dr. Watts, who was then chair of the UAB Department of Neurology and president of the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, had been selected for the position in July. Her appointment had been announced in February. September 17, 2020: Michael Brock was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. March 20, 1998: John H. England, Jr., was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Walker had served as chief-of-staff for King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The programs were developed by and are being led by UAB and the Alabama Department of Public Health and are being supported by funding obtained through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The class graduated in 1969 and the school was eliminated. November 2011: UAB alumnus Joshua Carpenter became the universitys second recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship award. February 1983: UAB discontinued its bone marrow transplant program after less than two years. July 1, 1973: Dr. James A. Pittman, Jr., became dean of the School of Medicine. July 1992: Judy Sackville became interim head coach of Women's Volleyball. 1958: The Faculty Wives Club of the Medical College of Alabama was organized with Mrs. Robert Berson as first president. She has recently created a web-based navigational map(stopfoodborneillness.org)which provides constituent support from first symptoms, through interventions and therapies, to long-term consequences and follow-up care for those who suffer severe disease by foodborne pathogens. September 24, 1974: The Edward M. Holmes, Jr., Pavilion of the Spain Rehabilitation Center was dedicated. April 2, 1987: Dr. Cordell Wynn and George S. Shirley were elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 2003: Dr. John F. Amos became the fourth dean of the School of Optometry. 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