Deep South Center for OH&S

During this year's Summer Institute, the Deep South Center hosted a special luncheon celebrating the renaming of our Environmental and Occupational Summer Institute to The William Weems Summer Institute for Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety.

The luncheon brought together members of the Weems family, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to recognize and honor the life and legacy of William Weems. Through his dedication to protecting worker health and safety, William made a lasting impact on the field and inspired generations of occupational and environmental health professionals.

As we move forward under the Institute's new name, we are proud to continue his legacy by providing students with opportunities to learn, grow, and explore careers dedicated to improving the health and safety of workers and communities.

May his dedication to health and safety continue to inspire learning, leadership, and service for years to come.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in commemorating this meaningful occasion.

We’re excited to share that the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety will be attending the AIHA Connect Conference in New Orleans, June 1–3!

Stop by Booth 1604 to learn more about our training programs, continuing education opportunities, outreach initiatives, and the work we are doing to advance worker health and safety across the region.

We look forward to connecting with students, professionals, alumni, and industry partners throughout the conference. See you in New Orleans!

Learn how we can help you address your OEHS challenges. Register now and visit us at the AIHA Connect Expo!

DSC alumni and friends,

If you will be in New Orleans for AIHA Connect, we would love for you to join us for a special evening together.

Please make plans to join us at Mulate’s (Acadia Room) on Monday, June 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of connection, culture, and community. We will enjoy Cajun favorites, decadent desserts, and a drink ticket.

This event is hosted by UAB’s National Alumni Society, and Deep South Center alumni and friends are invited to attend for free (and bring a guest) using promo code "NOLASOPH".

You can RSVP here:
http://alumni.uab.edu/neworleans

We hope to see you there!

New Orleans Regional Event Gather with New Orleans‑area Blazers for an evening that blends culture, delicious flavors, and strong UAB connections at our New Orleans Regional Event on Monday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our 5 MSPH-IH students who successfully defended their master’s theses this past week.

Kabe Fetner: Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Noise and Respirable Particulate Matter in Dentistry

Chrisopher White: Investigation of Air Emissions Associated with a Local Composites Company

Makayla Baker: Potential Noise Exposure During Post-Trip Inspection Among Commercial Freight Truck Operators

Eli O’Connor: Investigation of the Noise Reduction Performance of a Commercial Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Device

Neha Alwani: Evaluating the Service Life of a Respirator Cartridge When Exposed to Various Volatile Organic Compounds

Claudiu T. Lungu, Director of the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and Anita Dillon, wife of the late Associate Professor and Director of the Industrial Hygiene Program at UAB's School of Public Health, are pictured at an annual luncheon honoring donors and scholarship recipients.

Dr. Dillon was a respected educator, researcher, and advocate in the field of industrial hygiene and his work and leadership helped shape generations of health and safety professionals.