Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017
DID YOU KNOW The steel sculpture outside of Rauch Planetarium, “Untitled,” was created by Charles Goodwin in 1964. It was featured in the book, “Who’s Who of Cut, Cast, Carved,” published by the Altrusa Club of Louisville.
FACULTY AND STAFF NOTABLES Dr. Roberto Bolli, chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UofL School of Medicine and UofL Physicians, has led Circulation Research, an official journal of the American Heart Association, to its highest-ever “impact factor.” Bolli was named editor of the journal in 2009.
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Miscellaneous Requisition category changesPurchasing has reduced the number of purchasing categories in our database listing in order to make the process easier for requisition personnel. Effective immediately, certain like-type commodity titles or service categories have been merged or eliminated to create a more efficient system. Additionally, a reassignment of category buyer assignments has also occurred. A searchable database remains available for use. Go online to review the new listing and associated buyer.
UofL versus Purdue Football ticket offerThe University of Louisville Athletics department would like to offer faculty and staff an exclusive football ticket offer for the season opener in Indianapolis. Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson and No. 17 Louisville Football kick off the 2017 season in an ACC-Big Ten showdown against Purdue Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start as low as $20. Click here to reserve your seat and use the promo code: UOFLFAC to redeem your unique discount. You must create an account and buy tickets with your louisville.edu email address.
Crawford Scholar application due soonThe Todd Crawford Foundation to Cure Paralysis provides funding for a research fellow in the Pediatric NeuroRecovery Program in fall, spring and summer semesters. Applications for the fall semester are due September 15. Additional Information: Website Student News and Events emailThe Student News and Events email comes out on Fridays each semester. It includes upcoming events, news, and information items that pertain to students. If you would like to receive this weekly email, please subscribe online. If you have an announcement for students, submit online.
Prasanna K. Sahoo Memorial scheduledAugust 25, 3 p.m., President’s Room, University Club
Want to assign a digital media assignment?Ekstrom Library, Room 114, Belknap Campus
HR Human Resources Separation Checklists now availableIn response to feedback from the University community, HR has created updated separation checklists for both departments and employees to utilize when leaving the University. The checklists provide steps that employees and departments can take to make transitioning employment a smooth process for both parties. The checklists can be found on the HR website under ‘Items of Interest.’ If you have any questions regarding these checklists, please contact the Employee Relations and Compliance team.
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums ‘Starving the Beast’ screening and panel discussionAugust 24, 6 p.m., Speed Cinema; Free, but tickets needed
CRAFT Seminar SeriesAugust 23, 12-1 p.m., 124, CTR, HSC Campus Additional Information: Email
Training and Workshops iRIS grant submission training offered by Office of Research Integrity“An Introduction to Grant Submissions in iRIS” aims to provide an understanding of getting into the iRIS system and navigating through the eProposal form and Sponsor Packets. The target audience is staff and faculty who plan to seek funding through any granting agency. Training for units as a group is also available, on request. Sessions are:
Additional Information: Aiyana Lyninger
Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste trainingAugust 23, 9-11 a.m., Ekstrom Library, W104, Belknap Campus; Free
PLAN offers workshop to help graduate students plan their professional developmentAugust 23, 3-4:30 p.m.; August 24, 3-4:30 p.m., Houchens Building, Room 105 Additional Information: PLAN website, calendar event, Dr. Michelle Rodems, 852-3110
Faculty Social Justice Consortium faculty conveningSeptember 8, 3:30-5 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Additional Information: Cassia Herron, website, 852-2371
Arts and Entertainment UofL’s School of Music presents pianist Saya SangidorjAugust 25, 8-9 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall; Free and open to the public
Hite Art Institute presents ‘Type Hike’August 18; on view now through Sept. 22. Panel discussion and reception 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19, Schneider Galleries Additional Information: Website
The PreFest Music Festival and LiftUp FairAugust 24, 6 p.m. LiftUp Fair; 7 p.m., PreFest Concert, George J. Howe Red Barn, Red Barn and surrounding area, 2011 S. Brook St.; Free Additional Information: 852-5787, website
Health and Wellness Be your best self; take advantage of the opportunity to work with a wellness coach internTime and location that works for you; Free for employees, spouses and QAs Take advantage of the chance to partner with a Get Healthy Now wellness coach intern, who will help you work towards any health behavior change. You will meet with the coach one hour a week for 8 weeks. Our interns have successfully completed a semester of intensive coach training and are closely supervised by a certified coach. Additional Information: Email
Grand Rounds PM&R Grand RoundsAugust 25, 12-1 p.m., Frazier Rehab 15th floor boardroom
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