Feb. 19, 2015 Announcements

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    Please note: Events may be cancelled or delayed due to weather, so please call organizers or check websites ahead of time if you are making plans.

     

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    Here’s what was posted to UofL Today between Feb. 13 and Feb. 18, 2015:

     

    ·       VIDEO: Meet Mr. and Ms. Cardinal. Erin Yenney was the women’s soccer team captain and will graduate with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Benjamin Hota is a U.S. Marine veteran and will graduate with a finance degree. Watch their story.

    ·       VIDEO: Everyone got in on the action of the new UofL “Uptown Funk” video—and we do mean everyone! It has had thousands of views since it was posted last week. Watch it here.

    ·       The Hunger Banquet is to raise awareness about food inequality. Read more.

    ·       Jazz Fest 2015 brings Grammy winner, jazz masters to UofL. Read more.

    ·       UofL named top school for military, veteran students. Read more.

    ·       Inscope team wins Cardinal Challenge. Read more.

     

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    DID YOU KNOW?

     

    WHAS-TV is looking back at its history with “February Flashbacks.” Former WHAS staff members Mark Hebert and Brad Knoop, who are now working for UofL, stopped by “Great Day Live” for a visit and a chat: View here.

     

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    Campus-Submitted Announcement List

    Weather-related Announcements

    1.) UofL offering free hot chocolate today to students, faculty and staff

    2.) ULPD: Plan your route wisely 

    3.) Today’s Women’s Center staff forum postponed

    4.) 2015 Inaugural Diversity Series postponed

    Events

    5.) Popular music conference begins today

    6.) Arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre to speak at PJCS

    Arts

    7.) Blues History with the 10th Street Blues Band

    Health and Wellness

    8.) Free blood pressure screenings for Belknap Campus

    9.) Free blood pressure screenings for Shelby Campus

    10.) Savor the Moment during Get Healthy Now’s Take 20

    11.) Interested in free dental care?

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    12.) University website unavailable during P.M.

    Miscellaneous

    13.) Master of Public Health information session scheduled

    14.) EndNote Classes, Kornhauser Health Sciences Library

    15.) HSC Webinar on new NIH Biosketch Format

    16.) Call for summer research projects – School of Medicine

    17.) Author discusses business of college sports

    18.) Engaged Scholarship in Action series continues with a discussion on racial disparities

    Sustainability

    19.) Green Tip: Got Snow?

    20.) EcoReps Workshop: Theatre Arts Sustainability Open House

    Grand Rounds

    21.) Educator 1 and 2

    22.) Neuroscience

    23.) Pediatric Grand Rounds

    24.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health

    Seminars

    25.) Microbiology & Immunology Seminar

    Studies

    26.) PKU study for 18 to 70 year olds

    27.) Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Study for Adolescents and Adults aged 12 to 35 years

    28.) Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years

    29.) Autism study for children 4 to 10 years old 

    30.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through 17 years

    31.) Pain study, infants and toddlers, less than 2 years

    32.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years

    33.) Pediatric constipation study

     

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    Campus-Submitted Announcements

     

    Weather-related Announcements

    1.) UofL offering free hot chocolate today to students, faculty and staff

    UofL is offering free hot chocolate for students, faculty and staff Thursday, Feb. 19. Beginning at 10 a.m., hot chocolate will be available at the following locations:

    ·       Student Activities Center first floor

    ·       Ekstrom Library first floor

    ·       Davidson Hall first floor

    ·       Miller Information and Technology Center lower level

    ·       City Café on the HSC campus

    Student Affairs, the Provost’s Office and Sodexo are supporting this initiative. 

     

    2.) ULPD: Plan your route wisely

    When planning your route to or from UofL during snowy weather, ULPD advises using the Metro Louisville Public Works Interactive Map: http://ags2.lojic.org/metrosnowroutes/. This map will show you the snow routes and what streets have been plowed and treated for the best ride to and from the University or other destinations.    

     

    3.) Today’s Women’s Center staff forum postponed

    The UofL Women’s Center 3rd Thursday Brunch Forum scheduled for Feb. 19 has been postponed until a later date to be announced.

    Additional Information: Email Phyllis M. Webb for rescheduled date and/or more details. Call 852-8976 or alternate email womenctr@louisville.edu.

     

    4.) 2015 Inaugural Diversity Series postponed

    Due to inclement weather, the diversity speaker event featuring Derek Greenfield has been postponed. More information on a new date to come soon.

    Additional Information: Leondra Gully, 852-0231. Website.

     

    Events

    5.) Popular music conference begins today

    Feb. 19 to 21, various locations

    Free

    The International Association of the Study of Popular Music Association-US Conference will be held Feb. 19 to 21 at various locations including at UofL. IASPM gathers scholars from around the world and across academic disciplines to examine the many ways musical expression shapes our identities, communities and lives: from Louisville to Nairobi; in jazz and in J-Pop; among amateur home organ players and virtuosic percussionists. The conference features three days of roundtable discussions, panel presentations, and keynote speakers and live music.

    Additional Information: For the complete program http://iaspm-us.net/2015-iaspm-us-annual-conference/ or contact diane.pecknold@louisville.edu.

     

    6.) Arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre to speak at PJCS

    Feb. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, PNC Club

    Free with UofL ID; public $5; registration required

    UofL Athletics hosts mountain climber, polar explorer and climate change activist Lonnie Dupre. Lonnie just returned from the peak of the tallest mountain in North America after becoming the first to summit Denali alone in January! He was also the first to cross the Arctic Ocean under his own power. Lonnie will share tales of his adventures and describe his personal witness of the detrimental effects of global climate change over 25 years of polar exploring.

    Additional Information: Registration required: http://www.bookeo.com/lonnie; learn more at www.oneworldendeavors.com.

     

    Arts

    7.) Blues History with the 10th Street Blues Band

    Feb. 20, 7 p.m., The Library at Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Ave.

    $20 for members of the Filson Historical Society, $25 for non-members

    Local blues history and blues hits from the 1950s and 1960s will be subjects of an evening with the 10th Street Blues Band. Refreshments will be served. The Filson Historical Society is a member of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships.

    Additional Information: Reservations are strongly suggested. Register online at www.filsonhistorical.org/events or by phone at 635-5083.

     

    Health and Wellness

    8.) Free blood pressure screenings for Belknap Campus

    Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., University Club

    Free for UofL employees

    Get Healthy Now is partnering with the American Heart Association and Sodexo in the fight against heart disease. In support of National Heart Month, we are offering free blood pressure checks, stress balls, health tips, heart healthy recipes and Sodexo fruit for your campus. Each screening takes less than two minutes. Giveaways and prizes for participation. Grab a colleague and come join us! You may be the lucky one who walks away with a Fitbit!

    Additional Information: Website; ghn@louisville.edu, 852-7755.

     

    9.) Free blood pressure screenings for Shelby Campus

    Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Burhans Hall, room 157

    Free for UofL employees

    Get Healthy Now is partnering with the American Heart Association and Sodexo in the fight against heart disease. In support of National Heart Month, we are offering free blood pressure checks, stress balls, health tips, heart healthy recipes and Sodexo fruit for your campus. Each screening takes less than two minutes. Giveaways and prizes for participation. Grab a colleague and come join us! You may be the lucky one who walks away with a Fitbit.

    Additional Information: Website; ghn@louisville.edu, 852-7755.

     

    10.) Savor the Moment during Get Healthy Now’s Take 20

    Feb. 20, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m., HSC Fitness Center, Health Sciences Center Campus;

    Feb. 27, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m., Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex, Belknap Campus

    Free: employees, spouses, QAs

    Take 20 minutes to sample Get Healthy Now’s mindfulness offerings in collaboration with Dr. Paul Salmon, associate professor in psychological and brain sciences. Experience the many health-enhancing benefits of reflection, stillness and being fully present.  You will walk away from this Take 20 feeling calm and relaxed.

    Additional Information: Register here or feel free to walk in.

     

     

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    12.) University website unavailable during P.M.

    The UofL web site will be unavailable due to an operating system upgrade during the regular Preventative Maintenance (PM) period, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Please note that other systems (e.g. Blackboard, email, instant messaging, PeopleSoft, ULink, data services, etc.) may also be taken offline during this time without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this offline period may cause.

    Additional Information: Contact the HelpDesk, 852-7997.

     

    Miscellaneous

    13.) Master of Public Health information session scheduled

    Feb. 25, noon to 1 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Room 210

    Free session and free lunch for those who RSVP

    The School of Public Health and Information Sciences is hosting an information session to allow undergraduate, graduate, professional and medical students to learn more about our nationally accredited Master of Public Health program. The MPH offers concentrations in biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health management and health promotion.

    Additional Information: To register contact Judy Hollkamp, 852-6263. Website.

     

    14.) EndNote Classes, Kornhauser Health Sciences Library

    Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Kornhauser Library, History Room

    Free to UofL community

    EndNote is a software program, for Mac or PC, used to create bibliographies, import/export references from databases, convert references to a chosen citation style and to manage PDFs.

    Additional Information: John Chenault, 852-3901.

     

    15.) HSC Webinar on new NIH Biosketch Format

    Feb. 24, 2 to 3 p.m., Clinical & Translational Research Building, Room 101/102

    This taped webinar on the keys to writing a compelling scientific narrative 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.

     

    16.) Call for summer research projects – School of Medicine

    Summer research projects are now being solicited from faculty to submit a biomedical summer research project for our medical students. The student’s stipend support and poster production costs are covered by the School of Medicine’s Summer Research Scholar Program (SRSP) and NIH training grants. To submit a project, visit this website; deadline is March 6.

    Additional Information: HSC Research Office, 852-2553.

     

    17.) Author discusses business of college sports

    Feb. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium

    Free

    Author Kristi Dosh, who has provided material for ESPN, Forbes, Bleacher Report and other outlets, will give a public lecture about the business of college sports. She recently wrote Saturday Millionaires,, and will have a book signing prior to the talk. Refreshments will be provided.

    Additional Information: Gerry Williger, 852-0821; Kamari Wooten 852-8593; website. Co-sponsored by Mortar Board National Senior Honorary and Student-Athletes of Color Combining Opportunities and Responsibility for Excellence, with funding by the Club Programming Committee.

     

    18.) Engaged Scholarship in Action series continues with a discussion on racial disparities

    March 6, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Clinical and Translational Research Building, Room 124, HSC

    Free

    Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the panel discussion “From Parkland to Ferguson: The Persistence of Racial Disparities” will feature brief presentations about community-engaged work on the topic, followed by a conversation on how interdisciplinary efforts might lead to more effective collaborations and positive community outcomes. Light lunch served. Panelists: Vicki Hines-Martin (Nursing), Cedric Powell (Law), Monnica Williams (Psychology), more TBA.

    Additional Information: jamie.beard@louisville.edu, 852-6142. Cosponsored by Offices of the Dean of the College Arts & Sciences, Dean of the Brandeis School of Law, Dean of the Kent School of Social Work, Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, Dean of the School of Medicine, Dean of the School of Nursing, Dean of the School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Office of Community Engagement, and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.

     

    Sustainability

    19.) Green Tip: Got Snow?

    Avoid navigating slippery roads and the hassle of digging out by leaving your car at home and letting TARC do the driving. Louisville’s entire bus system is completely free with UofL ID. If you need a car on campus, check one out from UofL Carshare – join by 3/15 for just $1 with promo code SPRING. When clearing snow, use a shovel instead of salt or gas-guzzling blowers – you’ll stay warm with exercise while preventing pollution corrosion, and damage to plants and aquatic ecosystems.

    Additional Information: Plan your bus trip; UofL Carshare.  

     

    20.) EcoReps Workshop: Theatre Arts Sustainability Open House

    Feb. 20, noon to 1 p.m., The Playhouse

    Free

    Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! This month we’ll take a field trip to The Playhouse (on Cardinal Blvd. between 2nd and 3rd streets) for a behind-the-scenes look at how Charles Nasby, technical production manager for UofL’s Theatre Arts Department, is taking waste reduction, recycling and repurposing to the next level. UofL’s EcoReps program is designed to move us beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL.

    Additional Information: Facebook Event Page; more info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.

     

    Grand Rounds

    21.) Educator 1 and 2

    Educator 1, March 9, noon to 1 p.m., (lunch will be served), Instructional Building Room B215

    Speaker: Dr. Paul Hemmer, MD, MPH, Col (ret), USAF, MC, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Topic “Changing the Culture of Learner Evaluation: Moving from Likert Scales to Narrative Description.” Immediately following the noon presentation, Dr. Hemmer will lead a hands-on workshop.

    Educator 2, March 9, 1 to 2 p.m., Instructional Building Room B215

    Speaker: Dr. Paul Hemmer, MD, MPH, Col (ret), USAF, MC, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Topic: “Workshop: How to Give Narrative Feedback to Learners.”

    Additional Information:  To register online: UofL Educator/Faculty Event Registration. All are welcome to attend one or both of these sessions. 1.0 CME Category 1 offered for each event.

     

    22.) Neuroscience

    Feb. 19, 8 to 9 a.m., School of Nursing, K Wing, Room 4003

    Dr. Teresa Pitts, assistant professor in the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, department of neurosurgery, UofL, will present this week’s neuroscience grand rounds. Title is pending. This is a free CME and CEU event. Continental breakfast will be served. If the University is closed or delayed due to weather, this event will be canceled.

    Additional Information: Emily Rollins, 407-3226.

     

    23.) Pediatric Grand Rounds

    Feb. 20, 8 a.m., Norton Hospital, 2nd Floor Auditorium

    This Friday, please join us for a Pediatric Grand Rounds featuring Karen Moeller, MD. Dr. Moeller is director of neuroradiology at Kosair Children’s Hospital. She will be presenting “CT: Benefits vs. Risks in Pediatric Neuroradiology.”

    Information: Brittney Luckett, 629-8828.

     

    24.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health

    Feb. 20, 1 to 2 p.m., Ambulatory Care Building-Basement Auditorium

    Please join us Friday as Dr. Shan Biscette presents The Impact & Management of Fibroids for Fertility. She will discuss the role of fibroids in infertility; review options for management of fibroids in women wishing to conceive; and discuss pregnancy rates and obstetrical outcomes following myomectomy.

    Additional Information: Crystal Menear, 561-7463.

     

    Seminars

    25.) Microbiology & Immunology Seminar

    Feb. 19, noon to 1 p.m., Baxter II, Room 038

    The Department of Microbiology & Immunology Seminar Series presents, “SA-4-1BBL in Cancer and Immunity” by Hampartsoum Barsoumian, PhD candidate in the lab of Haval Shirwan, PhD and Esma Yolcu, PhD.

    Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208.

     

    Studies

    26.) PKU study for 18 to 70 year olds

    IRB #13.0311

    The Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a medication in 18 to 70 year olds who have a diagnosis of PKU with a high Phe level. If the patient qualifies to take part in this research study, involvement lasts from 27 to 44 weeks with up to 15 study visits. They will receive the study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation available for time/travel.

    For additional information, contact Lauren Rayborn by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager).

     

    27.) Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Study for Adolescents and Adults aged 12 to 35 years

    IRB #12.0380

    The Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit and the Wendy L. Novak Diabetes Care Center are conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety of an experimental medication in 12 to 35 years olds who have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. If the subject qualifies to take part in this research study, participation lasts up to 2 years; he/she will receive the study medication or a placebo and study-related care at no cost . Compensation available for time/travel.

    For additional information, contact Kupper Wintergerst or Lauren Rayborn by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager)

     

    28.) Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years

    IRB #12.0380

    The Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit and the Wendy L. Novak Diabetes Care Center are conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the metabolism, as well as safety, of a medication in children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years old who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. If the child qualifies to take part in this research study, he/she will attend 3 clinic visits; receive the study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation available for time/travel.

    For additional information, contact Kupper Wintergerst or Lauren Rayborn by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager).

     

    29.) Autism study for children 4 to 10 years old

    IRB #13.0779

    The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate how a medication treats abnormal EEG’s without seizures, as well as behavioral and neurological symptoms, in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If a child qualifies to take part in this research study, he/she will receive the study medication or placebo and study-related care at no cost. Parents will be offered compensation for time/travel.

    For additional information, contact Carrie Schanie, 629-6802 or 620-0000 (pager).

     

    30.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through 17 years

    IRB #12.0552

    The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and dose response of a drug given orally prior to a scheduled surgery that is used to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting.  Children from birth to 17 years of age may be eligible for participation.  Subjects may be compensated for time/travel.

    If your child is scheduled or being scheduled for surgery, please call 629-5820 or 620-0000 (pager) to speak to study personnel, or email carich01@louisville.edu.

     

    31.) Pain study, infants and toddlers, less than 2 years

    IRB #12.0228

    The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate acetaminophen given into a vein to treat moderate to severe pain in infants and children less than 2 years of age following surgery or an injury. Subjects may be compensated for time/travel.

    For more information, contact Tressa Bratton, 629‐5820 or 620‐0000 (pager).

     

    32.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years

    IRB #12.0192 

    The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of an investigational drug used to treat moderate to severe prolonged or persistent pain.  Children 7 to less than 17 years of age who require continuous analgesia for moderate to severe pain for an extended period of time may be eligible for participation.  Patients will be reimbursed for reasonable travel costs associated with their participation in the study. 

    For more information, contact Karrie Kernen, 629-5820 or 620-0000 (pager).

     

    33.) Pediatric constipation study

    IRB# 14.0007

    The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit is conducting a clinical research study to assess the efficacy and safety of an investigational drug used to treat constipation. Children 6-17 years of age who have been diagnosed with functional constipation and are able to swallow capsules may be eligible to participate. Patients may be compensated for time/travel associated with their participation in the study.

    For more information, contact Jackie Perry, 629-5123, pager 620-0000.

     

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