Students are being sent home from the residence halls, but some are unable or unwilling to go home this holiday season, and UAB has resources to help. The UAB benevolent fun is based entirely on charitable donations, and their goal is to provide support to the UAB community. Part of that support is the Blazer Kitchen, a free food pantry for students and employees. The Blazer Kitchen’s mission is to “increase food security in the UAB community by providing healthy food, resources, and referrals to UAB employees, students, patients and their families,” according to their website. As of 2018, the Blazer Kitchen…
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You’ve been exposed to COVID-19, now what? Written by John Kuykendall The Coronavirus can be scary, but if you have been exposed the first thing to do is remain calm. Take a breath and begin planning. Step one, identify if you have been exposed. The Centers for Disease Control indicates direct exposure as being within six feet distance for greater than 15 minutes of a person with a positive test or of a person who has symptoms. Step two, if you meet the criteria outlined by the CDC, begin a 14-day quarantine after your last exposure and self-monitor for symptoms.…
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Graduating college can be scary enough, and some have had to do it in one of the most unprecedented times in history, without even getting the closure of a proper graduation. “It is no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on our daily lives, including our nature and culture of work, the workplace, and the job search process.,” said Dino Martinez, Assistant Director for the UAB Career Center. “We have heard many local and national stories of college students and recent graduates having recent job offers and internships rescinded or canceled amid the pandemic’s peak this summer.…
Even though COVID-19 has changed things, it’s important to still take time to enjoy the moment and be together with friends and family – even if it’s from six feet apart and with a mask. Here is our unofficial guide to some of Birmingham’s best Fall traditions that are still happening this year. Día de los Muertos of Alabama This year, Birmingham is having its 18th annual Día de los Muertos festival at Pepper Place. The celebration features alters, a public memorial wall, and art showcases to remember and honor those who have passed. While the celebration typically has a…
College Democrats The College Democrats at UAB has pledged to support the philosophy and purpose of the Democratic Party, and its intention is to support efforts to increase the participation of college students in Democratic Party affairs. “We are looking to get as many UAB students as possible involved and engaged with the American political process,” said Peyton Perry, President of College Democrats. College Democrats offers the chance to work with Democrats across AL and the country. They also offer education about the philosophy of the Democratic Party and how to network for a career in public service. They will…
Written by Anjali Thottassery, contributing reporter As we get closer to Halloween, there are more temptations to resist social distancing. With parties and trick-or-treating, it’s easy to lose sight of the main interest in staging healthy at this time. Here are some safe ways to celebrate Halloween this year: Binge your favorite fall movie We know most students have just completed their midterms and need to take their mind off of a long week full of classes. Pop some popcorn, get some candy, make a cup of hot chocolate and play one of these fall favorites: Harry PotterHocus PocusHalloween TownNightmare…
We’re back at it with the Spotify playlists, and this one has over five hours of classic Halloween jams. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kLO3Hz6fUppng5phEysLY?si=XYElbYhrT9yWgn9XXSfTEA
https://issuu.com/uabkscope/docs/fall_2020 https://issuu.com/uabkscope/docs/fall_2020 This is our first magazine of the semester and we’ve got some great content for you with a guide on the best fall events in Birmingham, a profile on a painter who uses his talent for change, experiences from recent graduates on what it’s like graduating during COVID-19 and a feature on a student who is crocheting her way through college. When COVID-19 hit, Kaleidoscope, like most organizations, had to completely rethink our brand and how we publish content. In April we transitioned from our weekly newspapers to completely online content. While this has been a challenging change,…
Xavier Turner and Angela Lee were announced as the new Mr. and Ms. UAB at the homecoming game Saturday. The Mr. and Ms. UAB scholarship contest has been a UAB tradition since 1981. The two winners are chosen through numerous rounds of interviews and a student vote. Mr. and Ms. UAB are not only given a $2,500 scholarship each, but they will serve as representatives for UAB on the Student Alumni Society Leadership Council for the next year. Xavier Turner Photo courtesy of Xavier Turner Turner is a junior double majoring in political science and criminal justice. After he graduates,…