Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on July 3, 2014:
· Bronner and Hake continue to give to Dance Academy. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know … He did it! Humanities professor Michael Johmann completed his solo swim across the English Channel on July 2 in 13 hours and 50 minutes. Congratulations Michael! Visit this website to see the track of his amazing 21-mile swim.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Miscellaneous
1.) Team captains still needed for UofL Heart Walk
2.) Volunteer at Welcome Week 2014
3.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste Training and Radiation Safety Orientation
4.) EndNote workshop to be held
5.) Save the date for July Caregiving Workshop
6.) Join the Health Sciences Center tour
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) Team captains still needed for UofL Heart Walk
Belknap breakfast, July 9, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., MITC 201
The third annual UofL Heart Walk is scheduled for Sept. 20, and we are looking for individuals to serve as Team Captains. Nearly 700 people from across campus have helped raise more than $50,000 for the American Heart Association in this event during the past two years! Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in Kentucky. Join us as we raise money for research to combat cardiovascular diseases.
Additional Information: UofL Heart Walk homepage here. RSVP to Belknap breakfast by calling Phyllis Macina, 852-3360.
2.) Volunteer at Welcome Week 2014
First Year Initiatives and campus partners will welcome new and returning students to campus with Welcome Week 2014, Aug. 20 to 24. It’s a team effort to make these events the best they can be and we need your help! If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. The form includes details (where and when, length of shift, specific volunteer duties, etc.) For a complete schedule of events, click here.
Additional Information: Megan Willman, firstyear@louisville.edu.
3.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste Training and Radiation Safety Orientation
July 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Donald Baxter Building, Multipurpose Room 038
Free
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend the Lab Safety/Hazardous Waste session, 9 to 11 a.m. Recurrent training for lab employees is required every three years. Individuals who will work with or around radioactive materials should attend the Radiation Safety Orientation session, which is from 11:05 a.m. to noon. Bring employee/student ID number to sign in.
Additional Information: Cathy Price, 852-2956 or Lloyd Asher, 852-2830.
4.) EndNote workshop to be held
July 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Ekstrom Library, Room W102
Free to UofL community
Attendees will learn the basic features of citation management. EndNote allows you to export citations from databases like PubMed and EBSCO as well as insert in-text and bibliography references when typing papers in Microsoft Word. Class is limited to 10. Register here.
Additional Information: Toccara Porter, 852-8744.
5.) Save the date for July Caregiving Workshop
July 15, 12 to 12:45 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium
Free
Are you caring for a loved one? Get Healthy Now and the Great Places to Work Work-Life Balance Committee host a monthly series geared towards employees caring for a grand/child, parent, relative or friend. The monthly workshop is designed to provide access to important resources, inspire group support and promote self-care. The series is held the third Tuesday of each month. Mark your calendar for Relationship Dynamics: Endure Change and Challenges, presented by Judith C. Heitzman.
Additional Information: UofL Today article. Website and previously recorded sessions. Get Healthy Now, 852-7755.
6.) Join the Health Sciences Center tour
July 8, 9 a.m., Abell Admin. Center, 2nd floor
Free, all welcome
Register for the next walking tour of the Health Sciences Center and see some of the highlights. The tour will take about 1.5 hours and cover the main areas of HSC campus. Go here to sign up.
Additional Information: Bonnie Dean, 852-2647.
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