UAB News reported about several students who took an overnight trip to a place in Alabama that is set up to replicate poverty stricken parts of the world. The students had to split into families and experience the daily struggles to obtain basic necessities through mock-up scenarios. It seems really cool as a way to get experience before doing any sort of humanitarian work.
Read the whole article.
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According to an article in the Birmingham News and a survey by the American Association of University Professors, female professors at universities around Alabama are getting paid less than their male colleagues.
Out of all the major schools in Alabama, Birmingham is home to those with the largest and smallest disparities between males and females. UAB was the most fair in the state, with women earning 92% of what men earn. Samford, however, was the lowest with women only making 82% as much as men. But I guess Southern Baptists aren’t usually known for being on the cutting edge of social progress.
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The UAB news reports that students are promoting World Water Week at several restaurants around town.
Many people opt for water for one of two reasons — it’s healthier than sweet tea or a soft drink, and it’s also cheaper. The majority of area restaurants don’t charge a penny for water, saving patrons up to $2 in many establishments.
One UAB group is trying to change that during World Water Week, March 22-28. The Student Association for Graduate Education (SAGE) in Maternal & Child Health is encouraging local restaurants to ask their customers to donate $1 or more to raise money for the Tap Project, a UNICEF endeavor to improve water and sanitation projects around the world.
The restaurants in Birmingham include: Rojo, Lucy’s, Silver Coin Indian Grill, Bettola, Petruccelli’s Italian Eatery and Café Lazio. Visit tapproject.org to locate these and other participating restaurants.
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Monday, March 2nd, the UAB Recycling Center opened. The hours for drop-off are every Monday from 6:30-8:30am and from 4-6pm. They accept paper, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
Unfortunately, it is only open to UAB staff, faculty, and students, but everyone else can always drive to the drop-off center on 2nd Ave North.
Check out the brochure to see more details and what types of paper are acceptable.
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