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UAB students can save 50 percent on some book rentals

Book rentals that could save students more than 50 percent off the cost of purchasing a new printed textbook are now available for some titles through the Barnes & Noble at UAB Bookstore. The UAB Bookstore was the state’s first university bookstore managed by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers to announce a rental program for … Continue reading

Alys Stephens Center’s Arts in Education Program Teaches 4th and 5th Graders How to Play Guitar

Fourth and fifth graders at Birminghams Glen Iris Elementary School learned how to play the guitar free of charge this year, thanks to the Robert Redus School of Guitar. The school is part of the Alys Stephens Centers Arts in Education Program.

Many Women Are Not Aware of Osteoporosis Fracture Risk

BlazerCast for May 18, 2010: A new study shows that women with a higher risk of having osteoporosis related fractures dont recognize their risk. UAB was one of 17 centers participating in the GLOW study, the Global Longitudinal study of Osteoporoses in Women. Dr. Kenneth Saag discusses the efforts being made to help at risk … Continue reading

Sun & UAB: A Success Story

The University of Alabama’s Health System is using Sun’s software and systems to deliver an integrated platform for Caregiver Mobility with Security.

The Science, Magic and Medicine of Harry Potters World

blazercast for February 9, 2010: "There was a lot more to magic, as Harry quickly found out, than waving your wand and saying a few funny words," writes author JK Rowling in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first of the bestselling books that introduced the magical world of Harry Potter. Now, the University … Continue reading