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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on March 10, 2015:
· Schnatter, Koch gifts create free enterprise center. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The UofL School of Nursing’s master’s programs are ranked 68th in the country by U.S. News and & World Report in a list of best graduate schools for 2016. We are tied with California State University – LA, Pace University and the University of Vermont. Read more here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Arts
1.) Opening Reception for Sewol: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter by Moon-he Baik
Health and Wellness
2.) Build your fitness foundation with GHN’s Fitness for Beginners
Miscellaneous
3.) Save the date for ‘Embracing disability’
4.) DEHS Lab Safety & Hazardous Waste Training with Radiation Safety Orientation
Sustainability
5.) Green Tip: UofL awarded Tree Campus USA status, tree-huggers wanted
Seminars
6.) Parkinson’s Disease: Updates on etiology and treatment options
7.) Microbiology & Immunology
Studies
8.) Nausea Study
Talks
9.) Prince Charles’s quest for harmony
10.) Louisville Beer: Derby City history on draft
11.) Brown & Williamson Lecture Series
12.) Affirmative Action in China
13.) Gardens and architecture that inspired Jane Austin
14.) Mazzoli to give Phi Beta Kappa Lecture
15.) University of Louisville/Yearlings Club Forum Series
Grand Rounds
16.) Neuroscience
17.) Endocrinology
18.) Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Anupama Raghuram
19.) Cardiovascular Medicine
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Arts
1.) Opening Reception for Sewol: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter by Moon-he Baik
March 11, 5 to 7 p.m., Cressman Center for Visual Arts, 100 East Main St.
Free
During her year sabbatical, Baik experimented with crafting fiber materials, becoming self-taught in free-motion sewing techniques. The creation of pieces for the exhibit was a departure from the traditional spatial methods she typically employs as an interior designer. Instead, Sewol features two- and three-dimensional threadwork forms that continue to incorporate her traditional use of pattern, color, and Korean motifs.
Additional Information: Renee Murphy 852-6794.
Health and Wellness
2.) Build your fitness foundation with GHN’s Fitness for Beginners
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:00 a.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Employees, retirees and their spouses/QAs: Free
Make good on your New Year’s Resolution to be more active. GHN invites you to try out Fitness for Beginners, one of our newer group fitness class offerings. This class is perfect for someone wanting to get back in shape, improve energy levels and returning to a fitness routine that leaves you feeling your best. In a supportive setting, you will establish a fitness foundation for the rest of 2015 and beyond! Suitable for all fitness levels, especially if you’re just getting back into exercise.
Additional Information: Website; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.
Miscellaneous
3.) Save the date for ‘Embracing disability’
March 30 to April 3, Belknap and HSC
Embracing Disability for an Inclusive Campus is a week of activities presented by the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality. Save the dates and plan to join us for lively and informative discussions as we address how disability contributes to the rich diversity of our campus community. Website.
4.) DEHS Lab Safety & Hazardous Waste Training with Radiation Safety Orientation
March 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Donald Baxter I, Auditorium
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend this training. 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 11:00 a.m. to noon. Bring employee/student ID number to sign in. Attendees can pre-register at www.louisville.edu/dehs, however advanced registration is not required.
Additional Information: Lloyd Asher, 852-2830 or Cathy Price, 852-2956.
Sustainability
5.) Green Tip: UofL awarded Tree Campus USA status, tree-huggers wanted
March 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Ekstrom Library, Room W210
For the 5th year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized UofL as a Tree Campus USA. With over 2,500 trees representing dozens of species, UofL has developed a Belknap Tree Tour and Tree Inventory to help you use our campus as an educational tool and a Campus Tree Care Plan to ensure responsible management. All of this was developed by the Sustainability Council’s Campus Tree Advisory Committee, which welcomes you to participate in our spring meeting today at 10 a.m. in Ekstrom W210.
Additional Information: More about UofL Trees and Sustainable Grounds Management here.
Seminars
6.) Parkinson’s Disease: Updates on etiology and treatment options
March 16, 6 to 7 p.m., Frazier Rehab and Neuroscience Center, Kosair Boardroom, 15th floor
Free
Dr. Robert Friedland, UofL professor of neurology, and Dr. Kathrin LaFaver, UofL assistant professor of neurology, will host this seminar and present New Perspectives on the Mechanisms Initiating Neuronal Loss in Parkinson’s Disease: What Can be Done Today? and New Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease in 2015: Perspectives on Medical and Surgical Treatment Options. 1.5 CME and 1.8 CEU credits are available to MDs, DOs and RNs who attend. Light refreshments served. RSVP to Emily Rollins by email.
7.) Microbiology & Immunology
March 12, noon to 1 p.m. Baxter II, Room 038
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology Seminar Series presents, “Leukotriene B4 Mediated Lung Cancer Promotion By Crystalline Silica” by Bindu Hegde, PhD candidate in the lab of Hari Bodduluri, PhD.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208.
Studies
8.) Nausea Study
GI Motility Clinic, Frazier Hospital
The UofL GI Motility Clinic is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the use of Aprepitant for the relief of nausea. Participants must be 18 or older and experience significant, chronic nausea and vomiting of gastric origin. This study is being conducted by Dr. Thomas Abell. hsppo# 12.0484
Additional Information: Karen Beatty, 540-1428.
Talks
9.) Prince Charles’s quest for harmony
March 19, 6 p.m., The Library at Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Ave.
Free for UofL faculty, staff and students
Professor David Cadman, University of Maryland and visiting professor, University College, London, will discuss Prince Charles’s ecological views on the eve of the royal visit to Louisville. Professor Cadman co-edited an anthology of the prince’s writings, “Speeches and Writings, 1968-2012.” The Filson Historical Society is a member of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships. Reservations are suggested. Register online at www.filsonhistorical.org/events or by phone at 635-5083.
10.) Louisville Beer: Derby City history on draft
March 16, 6 p.m., The Great Flood Brewery, 2120 Bardstown Rd.
$10 for UofL faculty, students and staff; 21 and over only
Kevin Gibson, author of “Louisville Beer: Derby City History on Draft,” will talk about ways that today’s brewers have drawn upon Louisville’s rich brewing heritage. Beer tastings will be offered. Reservations are requested. The Filson Historical Society is a member of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships. Register online at www.filsonhistorical.org/events or by phone at 635-5083.
11.) Brown & Williamson Lecture Series
March 12, 4 p.m., Schumaker Research Bldg., Room 139
Free
As part of the Brown & Williamson Lecture Series, the Biology Department is pleased to announce a presentation by Dr. Charles Ofria of Michigan State University. Dr. Ofria’s talk is titled Digital Darwin: Using computational systems to understand the evolution of biological complexity
Additional Information: Judy Felli, 852-8263.
12.) Affirmative Action in China
March 11, noon to 1 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Room W104
Free
The Center for Asian Democracy presents “Affirmative Action or Reverse Discrimination? Urban Ethnic Minority Job Market in China,” a talk by Andrew MacDonald.
Additional Information: amanda.leduke@louisville.edu, 852-2667.
13.) Gardens and architecture that inspired Jane Austin
March 15, 2 p.m., Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane
Free for UofL faculty, staff and students
Professor Glynis Ridley will discuss the designed landscape, architecture and visual environment that inspired Jane Austin. Locust Grove is a member of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships. This is a program of the Jane Austin Society. For more information go to www.jasnalouisville.com.
14.) Congressman Romano Mazzoli to give Phi Beta Kappa Lecture
March 11, 1 p.m., University Club
Free and open to the public
Former Congressman Romano Mazzoli will give a free, public talk, “Politics a la Carte: A Survey of Issues Local, National and International” as the 2014-15 Phi Beta Kappa lecture; sponsors are UofL’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Kentuckiana, an honor society that fosters academic excellence and promotes education in the liberal arts and sciences. There will be a President’s reception immediately following the talk.
Additional Information: Visit http://uofl.me/as-PBK2015 to register.
15.) University of Louisville/Yearlings Club Forum Series
March 17, 4 to 6 p.m., 4309 W. Broadway
Free and open to the public
The University of Louisville/Yearlings Club will present the final session in the series” Saving Our Youth” a distinguished group of panelists will discuss policy solutions and strategies for improving adolescent choices and lifestyles and will discuss their “hands-on” approach to working with youth to reach positive outcomes.
Additional Information: Clest Lanier, 852-3042, or Marian Vasser, 852-2252.
Grand Rounds
16.) Neuroscience
March 12, 8 to 9 a.m., Nursing School. Room 4003
As part of the Neuroscience Grand Rounds, the Department of Neurology is pleased to announce that Darren Farber, DO, from the department of neurology child neurology division, will present “Interesting Case Histories in Child Neurology.”
Additional Information: For more information, including how to watch live on the web and receive CME credit, please go to: http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/neurosurgery/cme/grs and follow instructions.
17.) Endocrinology
March 11, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038
Please join us as Michael Foster, MD, UofL associate professor, division of pediatric endocrinology, presents: “Hashimoto Encephalopathy.”
Additional Information: Kelly Galiette, 852-5237.
18.) Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Anupama Raghuram
March 12, 8 a.m., Ambulatory Care Building auditorium
Medicine Grand Rounds features Anupama Raghuram, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at UofL. Dr. Raghuram will present Travel Medicine for the Primary Care Physician, focusing on the most common medical issues affecting returned travelers, warning signs associated with severe disease presentations and strategies for management of illness in the returning traveler.
Additional Information: Jason Puckett, 852-1825.
19.) Cardiovascular Medicine
March 11, noon, Jewish – Rudd, Heart & Lung Center, Conference Room – Top Floor
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine features Edward Fisher, MD, PhD, Director, Marc & Ruth Bell Programming Vascular Biology – Director, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Fisher will present The Regression of Atherosclerosis: Clinical Optimism Based on Pre-Clinical Research. NYU School of Medicine.
Additional Information: monica.sivori@louisville.edu or 852-1162. Website.
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