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Here’s what was posted to UofLNews on Thursday, April 21, 2016:
- UofL hosts first ACC conference focused on parental involvement. Read more.
- Bew player revealed in nerve growth process. Read more.
- Interim Provost Neville Pinto shares leadership philosophy, goals. Read more.
- Global influence: Israeli educators learn from UofL’s CEHD example. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The soundtrack for Saturday’s 2016 Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show will feature The Collegiate Chorale, the premiere chorale ensemble in UofL’s School of Music, alongside the Louisville Orchestra. The playlist includes more than 40 songs – from Mozart to Michael Jackson to “My Old Kentucky Home.”
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Health and Wellness
1.) Functional fitness helps you take on day-to-day activities
2.) Change your pace with GHN’s Cardio Kick & Sculpt class
3.) KORU retreat will teach you how to focus, be resilient
Miscellaneous
4.) Shared services town hall today
5.) University Libraries now offer access to New England Journal of Medicine
Sustainability
6.) Paid UofL Sustainability Internships available in 2016-17
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Health and Wellness
1.) Functional fitness helps you take on day-to-day activities
Saturdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center, Humana Gym
Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Enjoy 45 minutes of quality movements that will nourish your spine, revitalize your postural muscles, and strengthen your core with every movement. Exercises are shown at different skill levels so each person can work to their own individual competency.
Additional Information: Facebook, website, email, 852-7755
2.) Change your pace with GHN’s Cardio Kick & Sculpt class
Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Join us for an action-packed workout that improves strength, muscle tone, endurance, and will help you stick to your fitness goals. Class includes interval training exercises and all moves are modified based on fitness level.
Additional Information: Facebook, website, email, 852-7755
3.) KORU retreat will teach you how to focus, be resilient
June 18, 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Parklands of Floyds Fork
Faculty, staff and students: $12 fee includes lunch
Get Healthy Now, School of Nursing and Health Promotion Office invites you to our half-day KORU retreat at the Parklands of Floyds Fork Center. This silent retreat is useful for anyone who has already taken a KORU course or is new to mindfulness and meditation. Limited spaces available, please register online.
Additional Information: Paula Kommor, 852-0128
Miscellaneous
4.) Shared services town hall today
April 22, 10-11:30 a.m., Chao Auditorium in Ekstrom Library
The Office of the Sr. Vice President for Finance and Administration will hold two town hall events to present an overview of the Belknap Campus shared services plan, receive your feedback, and answer questions. The event will be streamed live online for those who can’t make it in person.
Additional Information: John Drees, 852-6739
5.) University Libraries now offer access to New England Journal of Medicine
The University Libraries are pleased to announce new additions to our collection: Online access to the New England Journal of Medicine with issues published from 1812-present, all of which are available in PDF format.
Additional Information: Website
Sustainability
6.) Paid UofL Sustainability Internships available in 2016-17
Know students with a passion for advancing environmental, social and economic stewardship on campus? UofL’s Sustainability Council will offer paid internships in 2016-17 (some available summer 2016). Interns work up to 10 hrs/wk on tangible projects with council supervision. Positions include: Garden & Farmers Market, Composting, Zero Waste, Communications, etc.
Additional Information: Application online
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Direct questions about UofL Today to Alicia Kelso, 852-2670, or the Office of Communications and Marketing, 852-6171. The deadline for including a submission in the next day’s UofL Today email is noon.