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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Jan. 27:
· Journalist serves up Mexican food’s popularity in Kentucky, US. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Schneider Hall and the Miller Information Technology Center buildings on the Belknap Campus were both constructed in the late 1950s. They are examples of mid-century modern architecture, featuring clean lines and graphic elements.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Miscellaneous
1.) Corrected link: Last chance! Applications due for Delphi U Online 2015
2.) AAUW interest meeting for staff to be held at HSC
3.) School of Medicine extramural grant reception to be held
Seminars
4.) Microbiology & Immunology Seminar
Studies
5.) Baby Boomer and Older Adult Needs Assessment
Grand Rounds
6.) Neuroscience
7.) Cardiovascular Medicine
8.) Medicine: Dr. Robert Friedland
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) Corrected link: Last chance! Applications due for Delphi U Online 2015
A few slots remain for Delphi U Online 2015. Applications are due Feb. 4. The spring offering will launch Feb. 9 and conclude April 12. Work with colleagues to identify and implement best practices for online instruction, and leave Delphi U Online with a head start on creating or redesigning an online course.
Additional Information: Visit Delphi U Online website for additional information and to register.
2.) AAUW interest meeting for staff to be held at HSC
Feb. 5, noon to 1 p.m., Abell Administration Building, #109
RSVP required
Interested in advancing equity for women and girls and missed the last interest meeting? The UofL Women’s Center is hosting another meeting for staff who may be want to organize an on-campus American Association of University Women (AAUW) group for staff. Come and learn more about an organization that has empowered women over the years. Representatives from the local AAUW will speak and a light lunch will be served. RSVP no later than noon, Feb. 2 by emailing Phyllis M. Webb or calling 852-8976.
Additional Information: This room is on the 1st floor of the Abell Administration Building on the Health Sciences campus.
3.) School of Medicine extramural grant reception to be held
Feb. 5, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Abell Administration Center, 2nd floor foyer
The School of Medicine, Vice Dean for Research will host a reception to honor the SOM extramural research grant award recipients during July-December 2014.
Additional Information: anne.noe@louisville.edu, 852-2553.
Seminars
4.) Microbiology & Immunology Seminar
Jan. 29, noon to 1 p.m., Baxter II, Room 038
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology Seminar Series presents, “Tregs and IL10 in colon cancer,” by Khashayarsha Khazaie, PhD, professor, departments of immunology and surgery, Mayo Clinic.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208.
Studies
5.) Baby Boomer and Older Adult Needs Assessment
IRB # 14.1297
If you live in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer or Trimble counties and are 50 years of age or older, we want you to have a voice as to what social services are needed for older adults, their caregivers and persons with disabilities who live in your region. Please complete a needs assessment that can help our local area Agency on Aging and Independent Living plan its service delivery system. KIPDA Needs Assessment
Additional Information: Anna Faul or Joe D’Ambrosio, 852-7374. Website.
Grand Rounds
6.) Neuroscience
Jan. 29, 8 to 9 a.m., Nursing School Rm. 4003
The department of neurology is pleased to announce that Eric Burton, MD, from the department of neurology will present “How Should We Treat Elderly Patients with Glioblastoma?”
Additional Information: For more information, including how to watch live on the web and receive CME credit, please click here and follow instructions.
7.) Cardiovascular Medicine
Jan. 28, noon, Jewish Hospital at the Rudd Heart & Lung Center, Top Floor, Great Halls I & II
The division of cardiovascular medicine features Burns Blaxall, PhD, professor, director of translational science, co-director, Heart Institute Research Core, molecular cardiovascular biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Blaxall will present: “New approaches to an old disease: therapeutic discovery for heart failure.”
Additional Information: monica.sivori@louisville.edu, 852-1162. Website.
8.) Medicine: Dr. Robert Friedland
Jan. 29, 8 a.m., Ambulatory Care Building auditorium
Medicine Grand Rounds features Robert P. Friedland, MD, professor of neurology and the Mason C. and Mary D. Rudd Endowed Chair in Neurology at UofL. Dr. Friedland will present How To Do Gene Therapy in the Kitchen: The Role of Gut Bacteria in Brain Disease, focusing on understanding the complexity of human microbiota residing with our bodies, the role of the microbiota in neurodegenerative disorders and stroke and how this information can be used to develop better preventative measures.
Additional Information: Jason Puckett, 852-1825.
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