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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Dec. 2, 2015:
· Steven Maier wins Grawemeyer Award in Psychology. Read more.
· Statewide children’s oral health surveillance initiative launches in Bullitt County. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Duthie Center for Engineering building at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering was once called Kersey Library of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Technology for Laura Kersey, who had been a Speed School librarian for 32 years. The Kersey Library was closed in 2006 and its holdings were integrated with those of Ekstrom Library.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
HR
1.) Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training offered next semester
Miscellaneous
2.) Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar is today
3.) Golden Key Book Drive benefiting Family Scholar House
4.) Angel Tree for Animals
5.) Free Information Security training session
6.) Old Louisville neighborhood news: duPont Manual selling Christmas trees
7.) AlcoholEdu & Haven programs required for all incoming undergraduate students
8.) School of Medicine Extramural Grant Reception is tonight
9.) Reminder: Volunteers needed for Winterfest 2016
Sustainability
10.) Green Tip: Put more green in your holidays
Talks/Seminars
11.) Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology
Grand Rounds
12.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
13.) Pediatrics
14.) Neuroscience
15.) Surgery
16.) Orthopaedic Surgery
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training offered next semester
Free
Are you aware that as a UofL employee, you are likely a mandatory Title IX reporter? Do you understand the responsibilities and requirements included in this role? There are two federal laws, Title IX & the Clery Act, that establish responsibilities for employees of universities to report certain types of crimes and incidents, especially sexual misconduct. To learn more about these laws, including the reporting requirements of “responsible employees,” register online now for various dates.
Additional Information: http://louisville.edu/hr/training/titleix; staffdev@louisville.edu.
2.) Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar is today
Dec. 3, 2 to 6 p.m., Red Barn
You are invited to join the UofL Farmers’ Market vendors at the Red Barn to purchase holiday gifts and goodies. Jellies, jams, pickle relish, salsa, fresh bread, cookies, pies, wooden crafts, jewelry, purses, pillows, apple cider, honey, pork (5-8 lb. hams), lamb, candies, pecan clusters, fudge, lotions, soaps, ornaments, dresses, t-shirts and much more!
Come on out for this one-day event and complete your shopping list for the holidays. Sign up for a door prize!
Additional Information: Facebook page.
3.) Golden Key Book Drive benefiting Family Scholar House
Dec. 8 to Dec. 15, Strickler Hall, Davidson Hall, Chemistry Building, Humanities Building, Natural Sciences Building, Business Building, Music Building, Education Building, Lutz Hall, both Life Sciences Buildings
Free
Cleaning out your office? Have some books you want to get rid of? Donate any and all unused or unwanted textbooks to help two great organizations! If you need someone to pick up your books feel free to contact us!
Additional Information: Andrea Distler, Leigh Winnicki.
4.) Angel Tree for Animals
By Dec. 18; Belknap-Houchens Lower Level Lobby; HSC- Dental School 1st Floor
Just a reminder that area animal shelters and rescues are in dire need of donations. In order to save animals, we need help from the community. So add an animal to your shopping list this Christmas. Donations this year will benefit Kentucky Animal Relief Fund and Louisville Metro Animal Services.
Additional Information: (Belknap) Julie Oechsli jlmill03@louisville.edu 852-1489 (HSC) Laura McKinney lamcki01@louisville.edu 852-1304
5.) Free Information Security training session
Dec. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium
Free to all faculty and staff
This session is presented by the university’s Information Security Office and is free and open to all faculty and staff. Topics include: identifying and protecting “sensitive data” and Kentucky’s new privacy law (HB5) and how it impacts you. We will also cover tips to help you protect your work and personal data. Please RSVP at isopol@louisville.edu.
Additional Information: Lisa Cooper, 852-0567.
6.) Old Louisville neighborhood news: duPont Manual selling Christmas trees
Monday-Friday, 3-7pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, ends December 12, duPont Manual Track and Softball Complex (where the buses park)
$15-$100, depending on size and species
If you are looking for a freshly cut, reasonably priced Christmas tree, the duPont Manual Track and Field Team is selling premium live Michigan Christmas trees. They are offering Scotch pines and Douglas/Frasier firs. Pick it up on the way home, or arrange for free delivery. Please support the team … many of the kids may be your students in the near future.
Additional Information: Please call Nan Dryden at 502-314-4870 for additional information or directions to the location.
7.) AlcoholEdu & Haven programs required for all incoming undergraduate students
All first time freshmen, transfer and re-admit undergraduate students are required to complete AlcoholEdu (students up to age 21) and Haven (all students). These two web-based prevention programs are delivered through EverFi, and require that students create an account to register for the programs. Instructions are sent to students’ Cardmail accounts. Faculty and staff can help students avoid a registration hold by encouraging them to complete the programs as soon as possible.
Additional Information: http://louisville.edu/campushealth/alcoholedu-haven
8.) School of Medicine Extramural Grant Reception is tonight
Dec. 3, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Abell Administration Center, 2nd floor foyer
School of Medicine faculty, research staff and students are invited to celebrate the School of Medicine extramural research grant award recipients during June-September 2015. The reception will be Thursday, Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Abell Administration Center, 2nd Floor Foyer. This event is hosted by the School of Medicine Vice Dean for Research, Dr. Jon Klein.
Additional Information: anne.noe@louisville.edu or 852-2553.
9.) Reminder: Volunteers needed for Winterfest 2016
On Wed., Jan. 6 and Thurs., Jan. 7, volunteers are needed to staff the Welcome & Info Station and the New & Transfer Welcome Reception in Strickler Hall. 1.25 hour shifts are available from 9AM – 5PM. Volunteers will answer questions and offer campus resources, prizes, and free drinks and snacks from Sodexo and Pepsi. If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the form: louisville.edu/firstyear/events/volunteer/winterfest-2015-volunteer-form WinterFest 2016 will be held Jan. 6-24.
Additional Information: Shelley Tewell, 852-3125.
Sustainability
10.) Green Tip: Put more green in your holidays
The holidays can be hard on the budget and the planet. Save money, resources and the environment this season with a few simple steps. Serve local, seasonal foods and less meat. Consider low-impact, non-material gifts like memberships or tickets to the performing arts. Load up on local goodies at today’s UofL Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar (12/3 2-6p, Red Barn) or the UofL Ceramics Sale (12/4 8a-8p & 12/5 10a-2p, Studio Arts Building).
Additional Information: More “green” holiday tips here.
11.) Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology
Dec. 3, 4 to 5 p.m., Baxter Auditorium
Free
ASNB Fall Seminar Series Presents: Jason Triplett, PhD, Principle Investigator Children’s National Research Institute Development of Visual Circuits: Topography and Parallel Pathways.
Additional Information: Matt Guido, 852-6227.
Grand Rounds
12.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
Dec. 4, 1 to 2 p.m., Ambulatory Care Building-Basement Auditorium
Please join us for a presentation is by Adrienne Gentry, MD one of our REI fellows (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility). Her topic is I’m pregnant and I can’t see! She will discuss effects of pregnancy on the pituitary, management of pituitary tumors in pregnancy and also types of pituitary tumors.
Additional Information: Crystal Menear, 502-561-7463.
13.) Pediatrics
Dec. 4, 8 a.m., Norton Hospital, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Join us for the 12th Annual Dr. Richard S. Wolf Lectureship featuring John D. Mahan, MD. Mahan is a professor of pediatrics, assistant dean for faculty development, vice chair for education and program director of the pediatric residency and pediatric nephrology fellowship program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. He will present “Physician Burnout: Toward Understanding Its Pathogenesis & Developing Effective Treatment & Prevention Approaches.
Additional Information: Brittney Luckett, 502-629-8828.
14.) Neuroscience
Dec. 3, 8 to 9 a.m., Baxter 1 Auditorium, Lower Level, Donald Baxter Building
Free
Dr. Jeffrey Balzer, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neuroscience & Acute and Tertiary Care Nursing, Director of Clinical Services, Center for Clinical Neurophysiology,and Director of Cerebral Blood Flow Laboratory at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, will present INOM During EEA to Skull Base at this week’s Grand Rounds. CME and CEU credit will be given to MDs, DOs, and RNs who attend. Continental Breakfast will be served.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins, 502-407-3226, http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/neurosurgery/cme/grs
15.) Surgery
Dec. 4, 7 to 8 a.m., Ambulatory Care Building Auditorium
Free
Surgery Grand Rounds features Dr. Thoralf M. Sundt, Edward D. Churchill Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sundt will be presenting Surgical Decision-making: Bicuspid Aortopathy, A Case in Point.
Additional Information: Jill McCammon, 502-588-7622.
16.) Orthopaedic Surgery
Dec. 4, 6:45 to 7:45 a.m., Baxter I Research Building, auditorium, lower level
Free
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery welcomes Arthur L. Malkani, MD, Clinical Professor, University of Louisville. Dr. Malkani will lecture on The Complex Primary THA.
Additional Information: Monica Welsh, 852-6902.
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