Join us in welcoming Meredith Kahl as UAB’s new Director for Parent and Family Services. Kahl completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science and History at the University of South Carolina and went on to complete her masters in Higher Education Student Personnel at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).

Bethany Tolar is one of UAB’s newest faces, serving as the Coordinator of Reservations and Special Events. Bethany is responsible for scheduling the Campus Recreation Center, Campus Green, and West Campus Fields. She also is responsible for planning and coordinating all special events hosted by UAB Campus Recreation.

Patricia A.R. Martinez has been named assistant vice president for Student Services in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Martinez has more than 26 years of experience in service to students; most recently serving as acting executive director of Housing & Residential Life at Northern Illinois University.

Directors within the Division of Student Affairs met for their summer huddle on May 18th and 19th to discuss strategic planning updates and continue moving the division forward. Dr. Brian Hemphill joined the team to discuss the changing landscape of higher education and the implications of that change on student affairs.

Want more out of your summer experience? UAB Campus Recreation is offering outdoor escapades through its Adventure Recreation's Outdoor Pursuits program. The three remaining trips for the 2015-2016 schedule include visits to Nantahala, Glacier National Park, and the Grand Canyon.

KC Lata joined the Student Affairs team as the Web Content Coordinator in April 2016.

The Student Excellence Awards honors UAB students and student organizations for their outstanding contributions to campus life in leadership and service. There are currently 256 registered student organizations on campus. This year, 112 nominations were submitted for the 15 award categories.

UAB Student Affairs professionals participated in the 2016 Alabama NASPA Drive-In Conference. Several UAB staff received awards at the conference and nine of the UAB staff attending presented programs at the drive-in conference.

On May 12, 2017, UAB Student Affairs Professional Development Committee will host a one-day conference for Student Affairs professionals and students. UAB staff will give presentations on their work and best practices in the profession.

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