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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on April 8, 2015:
· Faculty Senate Overview, April. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
UofL was one of more than 70 schools and organizations that took part in for National Institutions Coming Out Day on April 7. The effort by United We Dream allowed middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities and other groups to show support for undocumented students. United We Dream advocates for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Events
1.) UofL Day of Service is April 17
2.) Fifth annual Open Walls exhibit registration is open
Faculty
3.) Save the date for the next iClicker demo
Health and Wellness
4.) Relieve stress with puppy therapy
Miscellaneous
5.) HSC research forum is Tuesday
6.) HSC Webinar on NIH Biosketch Format: keys to writing a compelling scientific narrative
7.) EndNote class at Kornhauser Health Sciences Library
8.) Planetarium presents monthly Skies Over Louisville
9.) Free legal clinic for cancer patients
Seminars
10.) Biology Department Seminar Series
11.) Pharmacology and Toxicology presents a research seminar by Geoffrey Clark, PhD
12.) Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology
Talks
13.) Department of Philosophy Distinguished Philosopher Lecture Series
14.) Bullitt family papers topic at Filson
15.) William Wells and the Struggle for the Old Northwest topic at Filson
Grand Rounds
16.) Family & Geriatric Medicine
17.) Orthopaedic Surgery
18.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
Defenses
19.) Alicia Dailey’s dissertation defense
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Events
1.) UofL Day of Service is April 17
With the support of President James Ramsey and Provost Shirley Willihnganz, UofL is offering a pilot program called the UofL Day of Service, to be held this year on April 17. All staff members are invited to participate. Three sites have been chosen for this service opportunity. Participants must sign up (subject to supervisor approval); transportation, food and materials provided. While we are focusing this Day of Service around staff, faculty and students are welcome to participate if schedules permit. For more information and to register, click here.
Additional Information: Susan Jenkins.
2.) Fifth annual Open Walls exhibit registration is open
Exhibit June 5-26, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Photographic Archives gallery, Ekstrom Library lower level
Registration due May 28, 5 p.m.
The 2015 Open Walls exhibit of artwork by UofL faculty and staff is scheduled for June 5 to 26 in the Photographic Archives gallery in the lower level of Ekstrom Library. The exhibit, which is in its fifth year, is an opportunity for faculty and staff who are not professional or exhibited artists to share their work. All media (i.e., paintings, photographs, woodworking, mixed media, fiber arts, jewelry, crafts) is accepted. Click on these links for the guidelines and the registration form.
Additional Information: Janet Cappiello, 852-1104. Video from the 2014 Open Walls exhibit.
Faculty
3.) Save the date for the next iClicker demo
April 23, 10 a.m. to noon, Delphi Lab, Ekstrom Library Room 244
Free
If you are interested in iClicker or its mobile partner REEF Polling, you’ll want to attend this informational demo session. Please join the Delphi Center and Glen Garrett from iClicker for a session about iClicker/REEF Polling. iClicker is a tool that allows students to submit answers for in-class polling, and REEF Polling adds the convenience of using a smart phone or laptop as a substitute clicker. Refreshments will be provided for this session. Registration info coming.
Additional Information: Linda Leake, 852-4332.
Health and Wellness
4.) Relieve stress with puppy therapy
University Club Front Lawn, April 10, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m.
The end of the semester can be a stressful time. Plan to take time to unwind and de-stress with the help of a four-legged friend! Research shows that enjoying time with a furry friend can increase feelings of connection and improve blood pressure and cholesterol. Join your colleagues to combat the pressures of deadlines with the love of a furry friend!
Additional Information: Website, ghn@louisville.edu, 852-7755.
Miscellaneous
5.) HSC research forum is Tuesday
April 14, noon to 1 p.m., Clinical & Translational Research Building, Room 101/102
The HSC Research Forum, co-sponsored by the executive vice president for health affairs and vice dean for research, School of Medicine, will address what’s new at the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), new regulations from the NIH including the new biosketch form, new UofL research policies and resources and the UofL Imaging Core Facility.
Additional Information: HSC Research Office, 852-7794.
6.) HSC Webinar on NIH Biosketch Format: keys to writing a compelling scientific narrative
April 16, 10 to 11 a.m., Clinical & Translational Research Building, Room 123
Encore Presentation! This taped webinar will cover which accomplishments to include and what not to mention. Learn how to highlight your most important work without sounding self-serving and the basic components of a solid narrative. Early investigators are likely not to have a long track record for the narrative, therefore, your presenter will cover career-stage specific aspects of the narrative that tell your story in a unique way. Light refreshments provided.
Additional Information: hscro@louisville.edu, 852-7794.
7.) EndNote class at Kornhauser Health Sciences Library
April 9, 3 to 4:30 p.m., History Room, Kornhauser Library
Free to UofL community
Kornhauser Library is offering EndNote training during the spring semester.
Additional Information: John Chenault, 852-3901.
8.) Planetarium presents monthly Skies Over Louisville
April 10, 8 p.m., Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium
Special pricing for UofL faculty, staff and students: $6 BOGO (buy one, get one free) for one show, $5 BOGO for two or more shows.
Join us for our monthly Skies Over Louisville live star and constellation presentation. Telescopes on the terrace with LAS follow, weather permitting. Top off the evening by staying for our Laser ElectroPop show at 9 p.m.
Additional Information: planet@louisville.edu , 852-6665.
9.) Free legal clinic for cancer patients
April 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gilda’s Club, 633 Baxter Ave., 2nd Floor Community Room
Free, public
The Kentucky Cancer Program will offer a free legal clinic for cancer patients, their families, and/or caregivers. Attorneys will be available to offer free help and advice on life planning documents (will, power or attorney, healthcare surrogate, living will, etc.), employee benefits during illness, and government assistance. A light dinner will be served. You must RSVP by April 13 by calling KCP at 852-6318.
Additional Information: Jaime Wientjes, 852-6318.
Seminars
10.) Biology Department Seminar Series
April 10, noon, Shumaker Research Building, Room 139
Free
The Biology Department is pleased to announce a presentation by Dr. Matthew Gifford of University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Gifford’s talk is titled, The influence of prey size on morphology, physiology, and life history of watersnakes.
Additional Information: Judy Felli, 852-8263.
11.) Pharmacology and Toxicology presents a research seminar by Geoffrey Clark, PhD
April 9, noon, HSC Research Tower A, Knoefel Conference Room 1302
Free
“The RASSF1A tumor suppressor in Ras mediated transformation.”
Additional Information: Tracey Pender.
12.) Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology
April 9, 4 to 5 p.m., Baxter 1 Auditorium
Free
ASNB Spring Seminar Series presents: Andrea Behrman, PhD, Department of Neurological Surgery. Pediatric NeuroRecovery Unexpected: From Research to Clinic and Back to Research
Additional Information: Matt Guido, 852-6227.
Talks
13.) Department of Philosophy Distinguished Philosopher Lecture Series
April 9, 4 to 5 p.m., Chao Auditorium
Free and open to public
“Words and Selves: Hate Speech and Narrative Self- Construction,” by Susan Brison, professor of philosophy and chair of the department of philosophy, Dartmouth College.
Additional Information: Robert Kimball 852-0448.
14.) Bullitt family papers topic at Filson
April 14, 6 p.m., The Library at Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Ave.
Free for UofL faculty, staff and students
Jim Holmberg and Shirley Harmon of the Filson Historical Society staff will discuss items from the extensive Bullitt Family Papers and demonstrate their relevance to current research concerns. The Filson Historical Society is a member of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships.
Additional Information: 635-5083 or www.filsonhistorical.org/events.
15.) William Wells and the Struggle for the Old Northwest topic at Filson
April 16, 6 p.m., The Library at Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Ave.
Free for UofL faculty, staff and students
Author William Heath will discuss the life of William Wells, who was captured on the Appalachian frontier by the Miami Indians at the age of thirteen. He was adopted by the tribe and in subsequent years was a go-between bridging the two cultures. The Filson is a member of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships.
Additional Information: 635-508; registrations suggested at www.filsonhistorical.org/events.
Grand Rounds
16.) Family & Geriatric Medicine
April 10, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Bottigheimer Auditorium
Jennifer Daily, MD, Associate Program Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Team Physician, UofL Athletics Dept. of Family & Geriatric Medicine, presents, Exercise for the Ages. Attendees will learn the physiologic differences that effect children/adolescent patients, pregnant women and geriatric patients during exercise. CME category 1 is available for both AAFP & ACCME accreditation.
Additional Information: Callie Booth.
17.) Orthopaedic Surgery
April 10, 6:45 to 7:45 a.m., Baxter I Research Building, auditorium, lower level
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery welcomes Charity Burke, MD, UofL clinical instructor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Burke will lecture on Utilizing Technology in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Additional Information: Monica Welsh, 852-6902.
18.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
April 10, 1 to 2 p.m., Ambulatory Care Building-Basement Auditorium
Please join us as Haring J Nauta, MD, PhD will present Visceral Pain Pathways and Treatment of Pelvic Visceral Pain.
Additional Information: Crystal Menear, 561-7463.
Defenses
19.) Alicia Dailey’s dissertation defense
April 9, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Patterson Hall, Room 106
Title of Dissertation: Relational Aggression in School Settings: The Efficacy of the First Step to Success Intervention.
Additional Information: Norma Kyriss, 852-3931.
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