CIVITAN BLOG
Exploring the Future with Dr. Craig Powell
When Civitan Magazine profiled Dr. Craig Powell in the May 2018 issue, it was the first opportunity for most Civitans to learn about the man who has been tapped to lead the Civitan International Research Center (CIRC). Dr. Powell comes to Civitan from the University...
Civitan International finds fundraising success in Reno
Birmingham, Alabama — Civitan International raised more than $275,000 to benefit medical research for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in July through two events held in conjunction with its annual convention. The 2018 Civitan International...
Up, Up, & AWAY! Taking Fundraising Higher in Albuquerque
Each year for the past 47 years, the city of Albuquerque has played host to one of the world’s leading hot air balloon festivals. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta attracts worldwide attention for the mesmerizing scenery but much of the success of the event...
Five Questions with Civitan McNulty Scientist Vlad Parpura
When Civitan selected the University of Alabama at Birmingham as the site for the Civitan International Research Center (CIRC) in 1989, it was the realization of a dream that had been a driving force of Civitans around the world since the 1950s. The story began when...
Civitan Smiles at Kiroli Park
Civitans take pride in the rich history of the organization. Members like to think of Civitan as one of the “big four” among service organizations along with Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions. So, when members visited Kiroli Park, in West Monroe, Louisiana, something was...
Meet Your 2017-18 International President, Kendyl Massey
Tell me about your Civitan experience. When did you first join, who introduced you to Civitan? I joined the Perimeter Civitan Club in Birmingham in March of 1994 at a recruitment meeting. The club was 6 months old and this was their first recruitment meeting. A...
Megan Rich and her ground-breaking brain research make her an Alabama Bright Light
By Karim Shamsi-Basha When a leading mission-oriented service organization – Civitan International – partners with one of the best medical institutions in the world – UAB – the results could break the blood-brain barrier. Megan Rich, University of Alabama at...