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Hugh R. Hardy

The UAB Libraries Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force recently sat down with Mr. Hugh R. Hardy, Jr., in an interview to share his perspective on COVID-19.

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The June Image of the Month from UAB Archives, UAB outdoor sculpture, circa 2000, has been posted.

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The May Image of the Month from UAB Archives, Bracie Watson elected SGA president, May 1971, has been posted.

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The UAB Libraries Office of Scholarly Communication (OSC) was launched this spring to support UAB faculty, staff, and students in navigating and understanding scholarly communication principles including copyright, long-term preservation of digital assets, data management, research dissemination, scholarly impact, and public access.

The UAB Libraries Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force recently sat down with Dean Gonnerman as she reflected on her experience over the past year. Gonnerman’s official start date was April 1st, 2020, shortly after the pandemic began. During the discussion, Gonnerman also reflected on topics related to Women’s History Month, celebrated during the month of March. Watch the interview with Dr. Gonnerman.

Be sure to watch for additions to this project and other upcoming DEI initiatives. Do you have any additional suggestions for upcoming interviews? We would love to hear from you.

UAB Libraries DEI Task Force Members:

 

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The April Image of the Month from UAB Archives, Dedication of Children's Hospital, 1961 , has been posted.

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As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, you still have an opportunity to view the film Picture a Scientist after March 10th through UAB Libraries. Click here to view. For off-campus access, you will be asked to login using your Blazer ID.

Remember to also register for a panel discussion sponsored by UAB Commission on the Status of Women, the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Alabama ADVANCE that will be held on March 12 at 1:00 p.m. The panel of UAB scientists will provide valuable insight, exploring the opportunities and challenges women scientists face. Visit here to register for this informative discussion.

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The March Image of the Month from UAB Archives, UAB MedWise Takes the Stage at the Riverchase Galleria, 1994 , has been posted.

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UAB Libraries proudly present its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force. This new task force has been charged with developing and proposing short-and long-term DEI goals to the Dean of Libraries. Additionally, it initiates and supports Libraries’ services, policies and programming focused on DEI. The task force hopes to collaborate with UAB’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as to identify other campus and community partners.