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Here’s what was posted to UofLNews on Wednesday, April 13, 2016:
- Goldwater scholar moved from ‘fixing things’ to unlocking secrets of the universe. Read more.
- UofL team wins venture competition. Read more.
- Spring football game headlines day-long Fan Fest Saturday at Cardinal Park. Read more.
- In the lineup: First BMT symposium draws all-star list of speakers. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The University of Louisville’s investments in new research ideas and projects has resulted in an average return on investment of 1,777 percent. Since 2000, UofL has spent $11 million in seed money for faculty-led research projects. Faculty in turn used that money to secure another $208 million in funding from outside sources.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Health and Wellness
1.) Spring into action with Get Healthy Now’s Yoga/Specialty Class Offerings
2.) Feel alive and rejuvenated with Intro to Nia
Miscellaneous
3.) Open discussion planned with Provost candidate Neville Pinto
4.) Last Chance to Apply – Funding available for the 2016 Kentucky Pedagogicon
5.) Chamber Music Society presents the St. Lawrence String Quarter
6.) U Club’s Annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon, Fashion Show scheduled
7.) Meet and Greet at Red Barn
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
8.) The Seminars in Neuroscience Series hosting Case Western’s Paul Tesar
9.) Join us for the next Bioengineering Department Spring 2016 seminar
10.) Papa John Schnatter on campus for talk today
Training and Workshops
11.) Women Veteran Lunch & Learn Workshop focus is Military Children’s Month
12.) Active Shooter Training next week
Awards
13.) UofL/Yearlings Club Forum Series presents Community Spirit Awards
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Health and Wellness
1.) Spring into action with Get Healthy Now’s Yoga/Specialty Class Offerings
April, Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
$20 for the remainder of the semester; unlimited classes
Try our energetic, strength-based yoga and stress relieving classes like Power Vinyasa, PiYo and Pilates. These GHN offerings will focus on moves to increase both strength and flexibility. All classes are available to all fitness levels. First class is always free.
Additional Information: Schedule, Facebook, website, email
2.) Feel alive and rejuvenated with Intro to Nia
Tuesdays, April, Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym, 601 Presidents Blvd.
Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that corresponds with the main areas of the body: the base, the core, and upper extremities. Visit us at GHN Tuesdays in April to try it out.
Additional Information: Schedule, email, 852-7755
Miscellaneous
3.) Open discussion planned with Provost candidate Neville Pinto
April 15, 11:45 p.m., CTR Building, 101, HSC
The campus community will have the opportunity to visit with Executive Vice President and University Provost candidate Neville Pinto, Ph.D. and Professor of Chemical Engineering. If you’re unable to attend, view the live stream here: http://uofl.me/UL-Video
4.) Last Chance to Apply – Funding available for the 2016 Kentucky Pedagogicon
Deadline to request funding is Friday, April 15
The Delphi Center will provide funding for conference registration and mileage for up to 15 UofL faculty and staff members to attend this year’s 2016 Kentucky Pedagogicon in Richmond. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to UofL presenters and faculty.
Additional Information: Online application
5.) Chamber Music Society presents the St. Lawrence String Quarter
April 24, 3 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall
Pre-concert lecture at 2 p.m. in Music Building room 130. Chamber Music Society of Louisville Concert Series events are free for subscribers of the CMS, $25 for non-subscribers & $5 for students with ID.
Additional Information: Website, 852-6907
6.) U Club’s Annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon, Fashion Show scheduled
April 27, noon
Considering ways to celebrate and to show appreciation to your staff? Make plans to attend the Club’s Annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon and Fashion Show. The cost is $20.00 Inclusive. Menu includes seared salmon fillet or marinated chicken breast, chopped salad, arugula, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, Buffalo mozzarella, Orzo, chocolate mousse and red raspberry sauce. Fashions provided by Chico’s and Men’s Warehouse. Vendor Shopping will be available. This event sells out each year, so reserve early.
Additional Information: Linda, 852-6996
7.) Meet and Greet at Red Barn
April 20, noon to 3 p.m., Red Barn
You are invited to join the offices of Research Integrity, IRIS, COI Program, Information Security, Institutional Compliance, OIE, DEHS, HSPPO, Sponsored Programs, Research Resources Facilities, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for a meet and greet and free ice cream and door prizes.
Additional Information: Carla Jones, 852-2454
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
8.) The Seminars in Neuroscience Series hosting Case Western’s Paul Tesar
April 14, 4 p.m., Baxter I Auditorium
Paul Tesar, PhD, is from the Department of Genetics at Case Western Reserve University. The title of his lecture is “Molecular control of oligodendrocyte progenitor cell fate and function.” Light refreshments will be served.
Additional Information: Email
9.) Join us for the next Bioengineering Department Spring 2016 seminar
April 15, noon to 1:30 p.m., Duthie Center for Engineering, Room #117
Dr. William Kowalski, PhD, will present a seminar titled: “Biomechanics of Cardiovascular Development and the Origins of Congenital Heart Defects.” Pizza will be served at the seminar so if you are planning to attend, please send an email to Nancy Hansford.
Additional Information: Nancy Hansford
10.) Papa John Schnatter on campus for talk today
April 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m., PNC Horn Auditorium (106), Harry Frazier Hall, College of Business
Free
Papa John’s CEO and founder John Schnatter will discuss how he went from selling pizzas from a small closet in a local tavern to running the third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant in the world. Schnatter’s talk is the final event of the year for the John H. Schnatter Center for Free Enterprise, which was founded in August 2015 and has provided programming, events and reading groups for students and the community. Free pizza for attendees.
Additional information: Donna Zinser Clark, 852-5612, website, Facebook
Training and Workshops
11.) Women Veteran Lunch & Learn Workshop focus is Military Children’s Month
April 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., w303A, Student Activities Center
Free; reservations requested
April is Military Children’s Month. Come and learn more about Family Resources at the Women Veteran Lunch & Learn. The workshop series, sponsored by the UofL Women’s Center and held in conjunction with Athena Sisters, is in the interest of women veterans, active duty, National Guard, Reservists, military families and widows/widowers. Supported by the UofL Office of Military & Veterans Student Services, CareSource and the UofL Student Parent Association.
RSVP or for more details.
Additional Information: Phyllis M. Webb, 852-8976; Robin Jones, 904-504-3124, or Kristen Roy, 852-2482, website
12.) Active Shooter Training next week
April 19, 2-3 p.m., Room 103A, Human Resources Building, Belknap Campus
Free
Though we hope we never encounter an active shooter situation on the UofL campus, we know preparation and advance planning can guide our actions and help reduce the negative impacts of such a tragic event. Please join us for our Active Shooter Training where we will provide guidance to faculty and staff who may encounter an active shooter situation. It also describes what you can expect from responding law enforcement officers.
Additional Information: Register online, email
Awards
13.) UofL/Yearlings Club Forum Series presents Community Spirit Awards
April 17, 4- 6 p.m., 4309 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211
Free
Join us for the Annual Community Reception and Presentation of the Community Spirit Awards. Honorees: Honorable Mary C. Woolridge, Louisville Metro Councilwoman; Dr. Derrick Brooms, Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology; John Cole, III, Community Activist and Owner, Cole’s Place; Tia Moore, Community Volunteer.
Additional Information: Clest Lanier, 852-3042
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