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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on June 23, 2015:
· Blindness researcher wins award. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mary Hums, professor of sport administration, has picked the Washington Nationals to win the World Series and says St. Louis has the best baseball fans in the U.S. She’s also a huge fan of minor league games. Read more of her thoughts on baseball here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) Live and dye naturally
2.) HIV testing certification class to be held Saturday
3.) Suzuki Steps baby-toddler demonstration music class next week
4.) Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Live and dye naturally
June 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 East Spring St., New Albany, Indiana
Free for UofL faculty, staff and students
Environmental artist Neil Goss, Lawrence Art Center, Lawrence, Kansas, will lead an all-day installation of a temporary, site-specific artwork on the grounds of the Carnegie Center. No prior experience is necessary to participate. Participants will have a chance to try backstrap weaving, and discuss natural dyeing, herbal medicine, and environmental art. The Carnegie Center is a member of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships.
Additional Information: 812-944-7336 or email Laura Wilkins.
2.) HIV testing certification class to be held Saturday
June 27, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church
Free
The HSC Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Kentucky Department of Public Health are offering HIV Testing Certification at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640 River Park Drive. Class size limited to the first 20 participants. Only 12 spots remain. Free lunch provided.
Additional Information: (502) 852-7159 or email: HSCODI@louisville.edu.
3.) Suzuki Steps baby-toddler demonstration music class next week
June 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Suzuki Stars Music Academy, 3415 Bardstown Rd, Suite 308A,
Free
This is a demonstration music classes for babies ages 0 through 3 and their parents. There is no charge. Using traditional nursery rhymes, action songs, lullabies and instruments, these classes seek to build on the child’s natural delight in learning and lay the foundation for musical skills such as beat, rhythm, pitch and tone. Classes are led by Blaise Poth and Jennifer Shackleton, both on faculty with the Community Music Program at UofL. To RSVP, e mail suzukistrings@louisville.edu or call 502-639-7272.
4.) Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
June 25, noon to 1 p.m., Baxter II, Room 038
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series presents, “Interplay of Ebola virus with the host defense machinery,” by Elke Mühlberger, PhD, associate professor, department of microbiology, Boston University School of Medicine; director, biomolecule production core, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL).
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208
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