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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Aug. 3, 2015:
· UofL group to volunteer at Parapan American Games in Toronto. Read more.
· Registration now open for UofL Geriatric Health Care Symposium. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Aug. 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week and August is National Breastfeeding Month. Three factors that determine breastfeeding success while working are time, space and support. The UofL Lactation Workgroup along with Get Healthy Now is asking UofL employees to participate in a brief survey to better understand lactation/breastfeeding experiences at UofL. Click this link to complete the survey.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) State of the University Sept. 16: order apparel, note class schedule change
2.) Take 20: more mindful, less stress, better sleep and less self-judgment
3.) HSC Town Hall scheduled for today
4.) New to iClicker? Learn more
5.) New UofL funding opportunities available for product development and research commercialization
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) State of the University Sept. 16: order apparel, note class schedule change
Apparel order deadline Aug. 27; address Sept. 16
The annual State of the University Address will be Sept. 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Comstock Hall in the School of Music. No classes will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. that day. This is a formal event and apparel will be supplied for participants. Faculty, executive committee of the Staff Senate and unit student council presidents are to register and order apparel online. Even if you do not need apparel, we encourage you to register so we can provide you with information about the processional. The deadline to order apparel is midnight, Aug. 27.
Additional Information: Register and order apparel here.
2.) Take 20: more mindful, less stress, better sleep and less self-judgment
Free for UofL employees, retirees and their spouses/QAs
Aug. 14, 12:30-12:50 p.m. Nursing School K Bldg. Rm. 2023 & Aug. 21, 12:30-12:50 p.m.
University Club Open your mind; manage your stress with KORU Mindfulness. Randomized controlled studies show that KORU Mindfulness leads to improved mindfulness, less worrying, feeling more rested and greater self-compassion. See for yourself – stop by Get Healthy Now’s upcoming Take 20. Experience mindfulness and meditation in ACTION in an abbreviated 20-minute session.
Additional Information: Sign up or walk-in! Please bring your U of L buddies with you!
3.) HSC Town Hall scheduled for today
Aug. 4, 2 p.m., HSC Auditorium
The focus will be on the progress of the shared services project with discussion on the pilot program. Everyone is welcome to attend.
4.) New to iClicker? Learn more
Aug. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Ekstrom Library, Room 244 (Delphi Lab)
Free
Interested in learning more about iClicker? Please join the Delphi Center and Glen Garrett from iClicker for refreshments and a session on using iClicker. If you are interested in adding iClicker for in-class polling to your class, join us to learn more. Refreshments provided for this session. Please RSVP if you will be attending.
Additional Information: Linda Leake, 852-4332.
5.) New UofL funding opportunities available for product development and research commercialization
Pre-application due Aug. 31
Do you have an idea for a product that could improve patient care or enhance human health? If so, we want to hear from you. Funded by NIH, the new UofL ExCITE hub offers proof-of-concept grants for all types of health-related ideas. Grants are for a maximum of $200,000 per project and we expect to fund 5–10 projects per year. All UofL faculty, staff, trainees and students are eligible to apply. A 2-page pre-application is required by August 31. Questions and informal inquiries are welcomed.
Additional Information: sarah.andres@louisville.edu.
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