Dr. Irshad H. Chaudry was named as the center's first director. May 22, 2014: UAB Medicine Urgent Care was opened at 125 South 20th Street, on the street level of the Cityville apartment complex adjacent to Birmingham's Railroad Park. 1945: The Cullom Apartments located at the corner of South 20th Street and 8th Avenue South were acquired for use as student dormitories and as faculty housing. She is a member of the Institute of Medicine and has recently completed a second three-year term on its governing board. 1994: Dr. Suzanne Oparil became the fifth Medical Center physician to become president of the American Heart Association. Dr. Cassell has received numerous awards for her research in infectious diseases, including CDC Honor Award in Public Health for exceptional leadership of the CDCs Emerging Infectious Disease Plan; FDA Commissioners Citation as Chair of the review of science and technology at the FDA and senior author of FDA: Science and Mission at Risk 2008; the Emmy Klineberger-Nobel Award in 2008 by the International Organization for Mycoplasmology; and the American Society for Microbiology/Federation of European Microbiology Societies MkelCassell Exchange Program for pioneering international engagement for young scientists. June 1, 1976: The Ambulatory Dialysis Center opened at 516 South 20th Street. Mrs. Cook and her husband Houston have two children, William and Sara Catherine. January 25, 1997: UAB Arena was officially rededicated as Bartow Arena. Librarians and Cancer Center staff shared work hours in the second floor library. Classically trained in ballet her expertise in creative movement and dance fundamentals has enabled her to teach all ages and abilities. What began as a 29-bed facility with 25 employees and only four patients has grown into the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority operating Whitfield Regional Hospital, Member of UAB . September 1, 1988: Virginia L. Algermissen became third director of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. 1954: Matthew F. McNulty, Jr., was appointed administrator of Jefferson-Hillman Hospital. June 2011: Michelle C. Crews was hired as the inaugural head coach of the Women's Bowling team, a new sport set to begin competition during the fall semester. Board of Directors The charter now provides for thirteen directors, five being University officers of board members. 1994: UAB became the first Alabama university to achieve Research University I status in the Carnegie Foundation classification. She was the first female vice president at UAB. Dr. Brian D. Burnett, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. November 13, 2013: Dr. John F. Kearney presented the fiftieth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "How One Year Turned Into Forty Years at UAB.". 1999: Paul W. Bryant, Jr., was elected to The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1965: Dr. Clifton O. Dummett of the Tuskegee Veterans Administration Hospital received a clinical appointment in the School of Dentistry, becoming the first African American member of the school's faculty. Dr. Nancy E. Dunlap completed her internship, internal medicine residency, and fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. October 1, 1989: The designation University College was replaced by the designation Academic Affairs, and Dr. Tennant S. McWilliams became interim vice president for Academic Affairs. July 1975: UAB Residence Hall at 1600 9th Avenue South was named in honor of Hugh Denman, long-time director of the Birmingham Housing Authority. December 2000: Dr. Michael J. Froning was named fourth dean of the School of Education. August 1983: The UAB Conference Center was renamed the Carrie D. and Don V. Marshall Conference Center. Taylor would walk into the Avondale Library acting like the pied piper carrying buckets of paint asking, Who wants to paint today? Helene manages her husband; Trs Taylors, art career but is most fulfilled when she is teaching art. 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. It was housed in the former Regions Bank branch location, located on the street level of the parking deck of The Kirklin Clinic. 1998: Mirela Vladulescu, a member of the Women's Tennis Team, was ranked number one in the nation. Polly Ayers and Eleanor A. November 2, 1996: The weekly NPR show "WhadYa Know?" This was Flagg's first experience working in a theatrical production. April 6, 2006: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the Mucosal HIV and Immunobiology Center. April 21, 1969: The Center for Developmental and Learning Disorders was dedicated. She earned a master of science degree in health care administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. BIRMINGHAM, AL David Hoidal, chief executive officer of the UAB Health System (UABHS), has named Cynthia G. Brumfield, M.D., M.S.H.A., UAB Hospital's chief of staff, effective March 1. January 1, 1899: Entering freshmen at the Birmingham Medical College were required to attend the college's new four-year course. June 1945: As World War II was ending, 324 students were enrolled at the Birmingham Extension Center. May 21, 2001: The Hugh Kaul Human Genetics Building and the Finley-Compass Bank Conference Center were dedicated. August 1969: Dr. Henry B. Peters was named the first dean of the School of Optometry, the first optometry school in the nation to be integrated into an academic medical center. 2000: Angus R. Cooper, II, was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Dr. Berson was the first person named as a vice president in the 124-year history of the University of Alabama. May 13, 1977: The Alabama Supreme Court held a session on the UAB campus for the first time. June 9, 1958: The deed to the ten and one-half block expansion area was transferred to The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 16, 2018: At the 2018 Southeast Regional Emmy Awards the office of University Relations won UAB's first Emmy award, winning in the "Outstanding Sports-Feature Segment" category for "More than a Game." August 1, 1990: Dr. Tennant S. McWilliams became third dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, succeeding Belinda McCarthy who had served as interim dean since June first. June 20, 2008: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Diabetes Research and Training Center with Dr. W. Timothy Garvey as first director. Dr. Cassell is a former member of the board of Research!America and chair of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund board. 1983: Dr. Peter V. O'Neil was named second dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics after having served as interim since 1982. July 1, 2017: Dr. Lynn Kirkland, chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, became interim dean of the School of Education. He is a Trustee of the Eisenhower Fellowships, serves on the national board of the Boy Scouts of America, and served as an elder and deacon at South Highland Presbyterian Church. Dr. Benoit came to UAB from Ohio University. October 1973: Groundbreaking was held for the Physical Education Facility. His appointment had been announced on September 13. December 1, 2004: Dr. Michael R. Waldrum became chief operating officer for University Hospital, with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the hospital. 2010: UAB became one of the first two civilian hospitals in the US to host a US Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST). September 1, 2017: Over 25,000 attended the UAB House Party in Birmingham's Uptown Entertainment District to hear a concert by recording star Sam Hunt. Dr. Arthur J. Tomisek was elected first president. At this first graduation, 478 students received degress from the new university. 1965: Dr. Joseph F. Volker assigned responsibility for research and grants administration to Dr. John B. Dunbar and for graduate studies to Dr. Samuel B. Barker. Dr. Clifton K. Meador was named as the center's first director. After graduating from Auburn University in 1970, he spent a year working with Pepsi-Cola Company, then joined Buffalo Rock Company on a full-time basis in 1971.Corporate and personal community involvement is a Lee family tradition. Cranford had been a student athlete on the inaugural Blazer tennis team. 1964: A gift from Fay Fletcher Kerner made possible the first endowed chair at the Medical Center, the Fay Fletcher Kerner Chair of Surgery. June 1, 2014: Dr. J. Fred Olive, a long time member of the library faculty, became interim director of the Mervyn Sterne Library upon the retirement of Dr. Jerry W. Stephens. June 1, 2014: Dr. Kelly K. Nichols, from the University of Houston, became the sixth dean of the School of Optometry. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and is the largest single employer in the state. 1973: The Diabetes Research and Training Center was established with Dr. William J. Reddy as first director. The Annual Report was focused more toward the College of General Studies since the dental, medical and nursing schools already had their own discrete yearbooks. October 1, 1996: UAB Health System, a nonprofit entity, established in a joint operating agreement between The University of Alabama Board of Trustees and the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. "An affiliation. June 4, 1989: National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Michael Jordan headlined a Slam Dunk Contest at the UAB Arena as a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. 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. June 9, 1894: The Birmingham Medical College was organized as a proprietary school and incorporated by the state legislature. 2007: Dr. Sarah Parcak, associate professor of anthropology, established the UAB Laboratory for Global Observations. Prior to that, he served as senior vice president, development, at Theravance, Inc. October 1, 2012: Dr. Robert E. Palazzo became interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. George W. Campbell was named as the interim Vice President for University College. 1936: Dr. James W. McQueen was named superintendent of Hillman Hospital. Three were natives of Cuba, the others were natives of Canada, England, Poland, South Africa, and Wales. 1910: The Birmingham Medical College merged with the Birmingham Dental College (which had opened in the fall of 1893) and was renamed the Birmingham Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical College. UAB Hospital (also known as University Hospital) is a 1,157 bed tertiary hospital and academic health science center located in Birmingham, Alabama.It serves as the only ACS verified Level I Trauma Center in Alabama, and is the flagship property of the UAB Health System which is owned by the University of Alabama System. June 7, 1970: In a commencement ceremony held at the Birmingham Municipal Auditorium, UAB awarded its first degrees as an autonomous university. 1911: Dr. George H. Denny became president of The University of Alabama and served until 1936. UAB competed with 450 choirs from 60 countries. August 15, 2001: Dr. Linda C. Lucas became the fifth dean of the School of Engineering. May 18, 2011: Dr. Linda C. Lucas, dean of the Engineering school, becameinterim Provost. October 9, 1963: In a letter to Vice President Joseph F. Volker, African American employees in the universitys Medical and Dental Basic Science Building formally requested desegregation of the buildings cafeteria and facilities. July 15, 1903: Hillman Hospital was dedicated. November 1959: Groundbreaking ceremonies for Children's Hospital were held. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. October 1995: Harry C. Marzette, Sr., became the fourth Chief of Police after having served as interim over the past year. October 10, 1977: Engineering Building was renamed Cudworth Hall in honor of James R. Cudworth. September 1969: Intramural athletic teams were organized by Dr. James Sharman. 1958: Dr. George W. Campbell was named director of the Birmingham Extension Center. 1962: Drs. 1979-1980: Beauregard T. Rooster became the official mascot for the UAB Blazers, the university's second mascot. November 2015: Dr. Sarah Parcak, an associate professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was announced as the recipient of the 2016 TED Prize for her pioneering work using satellite imaging to make archaeological discoveries on earth. September 21, 1994: At a University-wide picnic in the Mini Park, UAB celebrated its 25th anniversary as an independent campus. May 8, 1956: An untitled student newspaper was published at the Birmingham Extension Center, it was later named the Center Scope. Jones would resign from the board in April 2017. January 1907: The Board of Lady Managers transferred the deed of the hospital land to the Jefferson County Board of Revenue for the purpose of operating the Hillman Hospital. Dr. Rothblatts recent books are on xenotransplantation (Your Life or Mine), gender identity (Transgender to Transhuman) and cyber ethics (Virtually Human). November 2018: Birmingham's Energen Company donated its "Wonders of America" art collection to UAB upon the energy company's merger with an out-of-state company. The Center's library had 50 books. Logue had been a student athlete member of the Blazer team. 1997: UAB administrators established the University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center (UWIRC) Program to provide UAB funding for those research centers and institutes designated as a UWIRC entity. 1989: The UAB National Alumni Society chartered its first international chapter in the nation of Thailand. August 10, 1998: Alan V. Kaufman became the fifth head coach of the Men's Golf team. No timetable was announced, but football was expected to return in time for the 2016 season. Dr. Roland L. Weinsier was named as first director of the new center. UAB is the only public, four-year degree granting university in the state's largest metropolitan area. AEIVA was opened to the public on the following day. January 9, 1993: The Blazer Warrior, UAB's third official mascot, was unveiled at a men's basketball game against Marquette University. October 1957: Birmingham native Patricia "Pat" Neal (later renamed as Fannie Flagg) volunteered her services as the spotlight operator for the Town and Gown production of "Pal Joey." Harold W. Sontheimer and Yogesh K. Vohra were named directors of the new centers. Dr. Mark E. LaGory (Sociology) served as the first chair of the new senate. November 1988: UAB Travel Center opened in the Burleson Building. Drs. Prior to Onyx, Dr. Love served as president, chief executive officer and chairman of Nuvelo, Inc., where he led growth of the company to a market capitalization of $1 billion. July 1, 1992: Dr. Charlie W. Scott became interim dean of the School of Medicine. ), and acting on stage and on camera. June 6, 1976: Janice G. Jackson became the first African American female to graduate from the School of Dentistry. After much public outcry, the Viking-inspired mascot was dropped within six months. December 14, 1995: The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center was formally established by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. April 20, 1975: Mercy Hospital was renamed Cooper Green Hospital. In recognition of the gift, The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees renamed the department as the Barefield Department of Criminal Justice, the first named academic department at UAB. January 23, 1997: Dr. Michael A. Geheb, director of UAB Health Systems, was named chief executive officer of the UAB Health System Managing Board. January 1950: Dr. June 23, 1967: The Committee on Optometry, a joint state legislative committee chaired by Representative Hugh D. 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