5 opened. 1984: The first use in the United States of a color doppler echocardiograph for visualizing internal cardiac structures occurred at University Hospital. Mr. Blount divides his time between Miami Beach and Los Angeles. July 13, 1970: Faculty member James F. Hatcher, Jr., and the Alabama Ballet, then an administrative unit of UAB, left for a five-week tour of Europe where the company performed "Repertory 1970" in Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The faculty advisor was Dr. Sherrill Martin, department of Performing Arts. April 8, 2002: Norman A. Reilly, Jr., became UAB's fourth Sports Information officer. 5. 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. March 1970: The Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution (GASP) held its first meeting with over 50 attendees. June 3, 1979: Kathleen G. Andreoli became the first graduate of the School of Nursings DSN program, which had been instituted in 1975. Wayne H. and Sara C. Finley delivered the twentieth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "From the Roots to the Branches.". September 1, 1984: Ken Letson became UAB's second Sports Information director. September 1, 1989: Dr. Philip E. Austin became third chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System. November 1968: Dr. Clifton K. Meador became dean of the Medical College of Alabama. Dr. Hunt was the first female appointed to the medical school's full-time faculty. The building will house 730 students and will become the university's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver building. The inaugural faculty were Drs. October 1998: UAB awarded $750,000 as part of the Fannie Mae Foundation's 1998 University-Community Partnership Program, one of the largest non-medical grants in University history. August 13, 1946: President Harry S. Truman signed the Hill-Burton Hospital Survey and Construction Act, co-sponsored by Alabama Senator Lister Hill. September 20, 2002: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the UAB Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infections. He was the first new trustee elected to the board following the establishment of the extension center in Birmingham. Dr. James H. Halsey, Jr., served as the center's first director. June 1989: Mike Dunphy became the fourth head coach of the Men's Golf team. 1968: The Alabama Ballet, formerly known as the Alabama State Ballet, became an affiliate of UAB. 1972: Offices for the UAB Graduate School moved into a renovated building at 1016 South 15th Street. 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. May 29, 1955: Ruth Stillman Hare received the first doctoral degree (in pharmacology) conferred through the Medical Center. Jones, a long-time UAB employee and UAB alumnus, retained his position as COO of UAB Hospital. June 9, 1894: The Birmingham Medical College was organized as a proprietary school and incorporated by the state legislature. October 2, 1963: Joseph S. and Bertha Pizitz Smolian gave their home to the Medical Center for use as a cultural center. January 1, 1993: At the start of the calendar year, new NCAA regulations required that any university operating other sports at the Division I level must also operate football as either a Division I-A or a Division I-AA team. June 27, 1988: The first heart-lung transplant in Alabama was performed at University Hospital by a team headed by Drs. July 1998: Dr. James B. McClintock was named interim dean of the Schhool of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. More than 300 employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored by the university during a reception 2 p.m. March 21 in the Hill Student Center; S. Robert Hernandez DrPH, will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB. Haase played at Kansas and had served as an assistant coach at Kansas and at North Carolina prior to coming to UAB. October 1973: The Division of Special Studies was established to coordinate non-credit courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences. 1966: The Alabama legislature commissioned the firm of Booz, Allen, and Hamilton to study the expansion of medical education in Alabama. 1968: Dr. W. Paul Brann was named first vice president for Fiscal Affairs. The team was stationed at University Hospital, the states only adult Level-1 Trauma Center, in order to develop their medical and teamwork skills. April 6, 2016: Robert "Rob" Ehsan was announced as the sixth Head Coach of men's basketball just nine days after being named as interim. It was also reported that UAB generated $25 for every $1 received in state funding. Patrick Cather was the first editor and Melinda Hidle, who gave the paper its name, served as co-editor. May 28, 1920: Ten graduates received M.D. May 29, 1954: John A. Caddell was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1987: Omar Alcaino became the fourth head coach of the Women's Tennis team. Dr. James E. McLean served as the first director. March 18, 2019: Dr. Mona N. Fouad presented the fifty-fifth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "When Health Disparities Became Science.". 1964: Dr. James T. Montgomery became the first African American physician to be granted staff privileges at University Hospital and the first African American to receive a faculty appointment in the medical school. Dr. Henry N. McCarl was named as the center's first director. Dix had appeared in the very first Town and Gown production back in 1950 and had starred in both the original Broadway and Hollywood versions of Best Foot Forward.". to serve on the Medical Alumni Association Board of Directors. August 31, 1996: The Football team lost to Auburn in the first UAB game as an NCAA Division I-A school. April 1, 2019: Dr. Donna Slovensky, a long-time member of the school faculty, became interim dean of the School of Health Professions. 1973: Dr. David M. Witten became the first president of The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. Dr. Virginia Whatley Smith was director of the program. June 5, 1971: Dr. Bengt E. Gustafson, a noted scientist from Sweden, received the honorary Doctor of Science degree, the second honorary degree awarded by UAB. 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. 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. September 1, 2016: C. Ray Hayes became the seventh chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System. October 1970: Jean-Paul Sartres No Exit was performed by UAB students, the first time that students had taken complete responsibility for a theatrical production. Through the ESMWT, the University of Alabama's extension division served "individuals engaged in the war industry" and aided in their effectiveness in "speeding up the production of goods and materials for the war.". A building to be constructed along with the parking deck would provide space for several campus offices. It was later renamed the Center for Health Services Continuing Education. Ernesto R. Drelichman and Lisa Guay-Woodford were named, respectively, as directors of the new centers. 1979: Center for Nursing Research was established. The 100-panel system will generate power for the university and will be used for coursework and research by faculty and students. Melissa has over 40 years of experience in the dance field; performing, choreographing and teaching. September 1970: Total student enrollment for the fall term in all schools for the second year of classes of the new UAB was 6,629, with 2,724 females. Members of the 2021 Board of Directors: David J. Breen Chair, Board of Directors Retired Partner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, L.L.P. October 28, 2003: Dr. J. Russell Lindsey presented the fortieth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, A Celebration of Family.. September 1, 1973: Charles G. Jamerson was appointed to the faculty of the School of Business as an assistant professor in the Center for Labor Education and Research, becoming the first African American faculty member of the business school. Power for the school was vested with a board of trustees comprised by Newton St. John, J. C. Dubose, Robert A. Baker, William D. Dunn, A. R. Manning, Duke W. Goodman, H. T. Smith, C. R. Foot, Murray F. Smith, Samuel G. Battle, Theophilus L. Toulmin, John Little Smith, Charles Labaron, N. H. Brown, and John Forysth. Individual board members have an obligation to uphold the standards of conduct set for them by the board and organization by-laws. December 1, 2010: Dr. Arthur M. Boudreaux became interim chief-of-staff of University Hospital. March 1976: Ground was broken for University College Building No. 2017: The UAB Health System entered into a management relationship with Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama in Greenville, Alabama. Mrs. K. Lemone Yeilding elected as the club's first president. The College was located in the old Lunsford Hotel, a five-story building at 209-211 21st Street North. 1995: Physical Sciences Building was renamed the Chemistry Building. "Born Yesterday" starred Tommy Dix, a star of Broadway and Hollywood. January 23, 1986: The Ben S. Weil Endowed Chair of Industrial Distribution was established in the School of Business. August 1, 1950: Dr. Tinsley R. Harrison became acting dean of the Medical College of Alabama and chair of the Department of Medicine. August 1, 1974: Groundbreaking was held for the Monday Morning Quarterback Tower. December 7-9, 1973: The Diabetes Hospital was formally dedicated at UAB in two-day festivities at the medical center. The Medical College of Alabama Dr. Kenneth G. Saag was named director of the new center. 1980: The Center for International Programs was established with Robert W. French as director. March 15, 2012: Dr. Michael S. Reddy became the eighth dean of the School of Dentistry. August 15, 2001: Dr. Max Michael, III, became the fifth dean of the School of Public Health. January 29, 2016: Dr. Tina Kempin Reuter was announced as director of the new UAB Institute for Human Rights. June 12, 2006: Brian Shoop became the fourth head coach of the Men's Baseball team. 1950: The director of the Birmingham Extension Center reported that the Center hosted "most of the academic work for five nursing schools operated by Birmingham hospitals and that over 180 hospital nursing students were enrolled in Center classes in biology, chemistry, sociology, etc. Dr. Volker reported directly to the president in Tuscaloosa. March 5, 1997: Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto was named interim dean of the School of Dentistry. May 1967: The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded UAB a grant to establish a Regional Technical Institute for Health Occupations. Dr. Cimino, a national leader in the field of biomedical informatics, came to UAB from the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine. June 4, 1989: The UAB Mace, designed by local artist Cordray Parker, was first used during the universitys commencement. October 25, 2002: Dr. Eric Hunter presented the thirty-ninth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Why Birmingham, Alabama?". 1962: The University Hospital School of Nursing Residence opened. Dr. Richard J. Whitley was the center's first director. December 5, 1959: Ehney A. Hood became the first African American students of The University of Alabama. January 1956: A student-approved constitution for the "Student Government Association of the University of Alabama, Birmingham Center" went into effect following approval by the president of the University of Alabama. May 1988: Kellie J. Isbell and David K. Thomas became the second and third UAB students named as Truman Scholars. 1992: The third annual Step Show was renamed as the Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show in honor of the late Camille Armstrong, a UAB student who died in an automobile accident in 1986 just prior to graduation. (Mrs.Heersinksfather, Dr. Marshall Parks, is widely considered the father of pediatric ophthalmology.) TheHeersinkshave six children including twoophthalmologists, a dentist, and three current medical students and ninegrandchildren. August 22, 2008: Krissy S. Hall became the eighth head coach of the Women's Tennis team. The Blazers ended the regular season with an overall record 10-3 and conference 7-1; the best year ever for UAB football. Dr. David Standaert was named director of the center. April 1, 2017: Dr. John R. Jones, III, vice president for Student Affairs, became UAB's interim provost. 1983: UAB Honors Program, an inter-disciplinary curriculum for undergraduate students, established with Dr. Ada W. Long as first director. UNC-Charlotte defeated the Blazers 86-72. March 18, 1967: Dr. Thomas E. Hunt delivered the fourth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Tricky Business of Teaching.". David Hoffman was the centers executive director. Dr. George W. Campbell was named first dean of the new College. Dr. Mona N. Fouad was the first chair of the CSW. An affiliation with UAB will help ensure we can continue to meet the healthcare needs of our friends, family, and neighbors in Northeast Alabama for years to come.. June 3, 1982: A groundbreaking was held for the Susan Mott Webb Nutrition Sciences Building. May 9, 2017: A record crowd of 5,344 saw the UAB Blazers Baseball team defeat number fourteen ranked Auburn Tigers 8-2 in a game at Regions Field. 1982: By the end of the year, Sue Cranford had been hired as the third head coach of the Women's Tennis team, with her first season of coaching being 1983. 1980: William M. Voigt became the first president of the UAB National Alumni Society. August 25, 2005: Speakers at the first meeting of the UAB Commission on the Status of Women were President Carol Z. Garrison, Provost Eli Capilouto, and Dr. Louis Dale, Vice President for Equity and Diversity. October 2002: Blazer Hall, University Hall and the Garden Apartments were demolished in order to construct a student recreation center. May 27, 2018: The UAB Concert Choir, under the direction of Brian Kittredge, made its Carnegie Hall debut when the choir performed at the New York City venue as part of the 2018 Gotham SINGS! 1956: The first annual spring dance was held at the Birmingham Extension Center. December 17, 2006: C. Neil Callaway, assistant coach at the University of Georgia, was named as the third head coach of the Football team. A writer and storyteller who facilitates writing-to-heal workshops as an artist-in-residence with UAB Arts in Medicine, Salaams work has appeared inThe Birmingham Times, Scalawag, Bust, Feminist Review, Black Youth Project, Elephant Journal, Southern Womens Review,AL.com,Birmingham Arts Journal,and more. November 1, 1968: Dr. S. Richardson Hill, Jr., became vice president for Health Affairs. January 15, 2015: Dr. Jeffrey A. Engler, associate dean, was named as interim dean of the UAB Graduate School following the retirement of Dean Bryan D. Noe. December 1991: UAB Clinic Inverness opened. In 2007, after almost a quarter of a century under her leadership, the company surpassed $178 million in revenue and was the 33rd largest private company in Birmingham. November 26, 1958: University Hospital School of Nursing held an open house in its new quarters on South 18th Street in the renovated Dr. Gus' Drive-In Restaurant. Graduate students attended a ceremony on April 30 and undergraduate students attended a ceremony on May 1. November 29, 1940: Brewer Dixon was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Members of the Board of Directors include: Tanya Freeman, ESQ., Chair Cecile A. Feldman, DMD, MBA, ex-officio Keith Green, BS. February 8, 2008: The UAB Center for Urban Education was approved by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Brown remained as the head coach of the Football team. June 2019: For the second consecutive year, Times Higher Education ranked UAB as the top Young University (50 years or under) in the United States. 2016: The State of Alabama became the first state in the country to host institutions receiving five EPSCoR Track II grants, four of which were awarded to UAB. March 2, 2001: A statue of UAB's founding athletic director and first men's basketball coach Gene Bartow was dedicated in the Bartow Arena. March 1994: Samuel W. Jackson, Jr., was named first vice president for Financial Affairs and Administration. 1945: Dr. Melson Barfield-Carter became chair of the Department of Radiology. May 20, 2011: Dr. Michael S. Reddy was named as interim dean of the School of Dentistry, to be effective on June 6, 2011. His appointment had been announced on September 13. April 27, 1966: Dr. Joseph F. Volker delivered the third Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Way of an Administrator.". 1958: Dr. Arthur H. 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