UAB Memories

University of Alabama at Birmingham
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In 1969, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was born—an independent institution rooted in the Magic City, created from the union of a university extension center and a pioneering academic medical center. Check out amazing tales form UAB's first 50 years on the UAB Memories Podcast.

  1. #thereturn

    09/03/2020

    #thereturn

    In 2014, UAB's football, bowling and rifle teams were disbanded. In this episode of Memories, former player Tristan Henderson, as well as former managers Maggie Tucker and Bre Bruce, recall the the events of the weeks and months that surrounded that consequential decision.

    13 min

  2. 08/27/2020

    Mark LaGory and the UAB Faculty Senate

    In the mid 80's, UAB's campus was divided into two halves: the medical side, and the university side. UAB Sociology professor Dr. Mark LaGory sought to bridge that gap, and these Memories tell the story of his plan to create a faculty senate that could make it happen.

    12 min

  3. 08/20/2020

    The UAB Center for Urban Affairs

    Birmingham has historically been an epicenter for civil right and urban issues, and UAB's Center for Urban Affairs played no small part in that history. In these Memories, Dr. Bob Corley, Rosie O'Beirne and Jan Hoffman discuss their time at the Center, and how they helped tell and preserve the stories of Birmingham's citizens.

    12 min

  4. 08/13/2020

    The Grassroots UAB Soccer Movement

    UAB's soccer program was started to fill a need for the athletics department, but it soon turned into to a national force. In these Memories, UAB Soccer alums Bob Norman, Ronan O'Beirne, and Roger Clark discuss the early days of the program and how it's changed over the years.

    12 min

  5. 08/06/2020

    How to Make a Campus Beautiful

    UAB's campus in 2020 looks completely different to the one that opened in 1969. In this episode of UAB Memories, former UAB students and employees share their recollections of how and why UAB's campus has changed so dramatically over the decades.

    10 min
  6. Toby Siegel's History of Events

    07/30/2020

    Toby Siegel's History of Events

    If there's one thing that's obvious from Toby Siegel's time in UAB Events, it's that she always comes prepared. In this episode of Memories, she shares stories from her many years working with UAB's presidents and students.

    14 min
  7. UAB Relationships vol. III

    07/23/2020

    UAB Relationships vol. III

    Shakima Wilson was a track star at UAB, but not even world-class speed could keep her husband, Steven, from trying to pursue her. In our final relationships episode, the Wilsons show how perseverance and teamwork make for a marriage that's ready to face any challenge that comes their way.

    13 min
  8. The Queen of UAB Nursing - Juanzetta Flowers

    07/16/2020

    The Queen of UAB Nursing - Juanzetta Flowers

    Dr. Juanzetta Flowers' relationship with UAB spans over five decades, back to before UAB even existed by itself. She's been a pioneer in the nurse practitioner field, an advocate for their scope of practice, and an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference in their profession.

    11 min
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In 1969, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was born—an independent institution rooted in the Magic City, created from the union of a university extension center and a pioneering academic medical center. Check out amazing tales form UAB's first 50 years on the UAB Memories Podcast.

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  • Creator
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Show Website
    UAB Memories

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