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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on March 3, 2015:
· PHOTOS: High school seniors who have been awarded the Woodford R. Porter Scholarship were honored Feb. 26 at the Porter Reception. View here.
· Symposium intended to improve trauma services. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The longest overdue period for a book from the Kornhauser Health Sciences Library was for one checked out in 1876 and returned in 1967. (Courtesy: History Collections, Kornhauser Health Sciences Library.)
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
From Human Resources: Inclement Weather Policy
1.) Reminder: Inclement weather and emergency closures policy
Events
2.) It is OK to wear blue: “Blue of L” Day is Friday
3.) Save the date for the 15th Annual Geriatrics Healthcare Symposium
Health and Wellness
4.) Take 20 with GHN, Mini Boot Camp Edition
IT
5.) Alert: Phone phishing scam
6.) Service to help repel phishing email messages
Miscellaneous
7.) Recognize an Unsung SHERO today
8.) Louisville Lacrosse Book Drive is this week
9.) Data request form for IRP unavailable
10.) Students invited to develop i2a-inspired poster
11.) Best of Leadership Summit is March 16
12.) REEF Polling by iClicker Demo
13.) HIV patients’ psychiatric and behavioral issues to be discussed
Seminars
14.) Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
15.) LODI Seminar Series
Talks
16.) Engaged Scholarship in Action series continues with a discussion on racial disparities
17.) The Trials and Tribulations of the Corpse of Abraham Lincoln.
18.) An Evening of Kuchar Brothers Films with Bruce Hainley
Grand Rounds
19.) Neuroscience
20.) Medicine: 2015 Nancy Middleton Smith Lecture presents Dr. Anthony Rosenzweig
21.) Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds
22.) Educator Grand Rounds 1
23.) Educator Grand Rounds 2
24.) Neuroscience Grand Rounds
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
From Human Resources: Inclement Weather Policy
1.) Reminder: Inclement weather and emergency closures policy
We would like to remind all faculty and staff to refer as necessary to the Inclement Weather and Emergency Closures and Delays policy here. For additional information contact Human Resources at 852- 6258.
Events
2.) It is OK to wear blue: “Blue of L” Day is Friday
March 6; luncheon begins 11:30 a.m.
Free
The Kentucky Cancer Program at UofL is trying to turn the town blue! Wear blue on Friday to promote colon cancer awareness for “Blue of L” Day! March is Colon Cancer Awareness month, and March 6 is Dress in Blue Day. Dress in blue and encourage friends, families and co-workers to get screened for colon cancer. A special luncheon will be held at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium featuring UofL President James Ramsey, Ky. Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen and others, along with video presentations from coaches Rick Pitino and Jeff Walz. Call 852-6318 to RSVP for the luncheon.
Additional Information: Website.
3.) Save the date for the 15th Annual Geriatrics Healthcare Symposium
Sept. 18, Founders Union, UofL Shelby Campus
The 15th Annual Symposium provides up-to-date training and skills in geriatric care. This year’s theme is Maximizing Independence for Optimal Aging. This multidisciplinary symposium is open to anyone interested in providing care for elders. Presented by the Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging. For details, contact awburk02@louisville.edu or 852-8953.
Health and Wellness
4.) Take 20 with GHN, Mini Boot Camp Edition
March 6, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. at Health Sciences Center Fitness Center
March 12 at Health Promotion Office Activities Room, Student Services Annex
Free for employees
Fighting off a desk nap? Jumpstart your heart in 20 minutes with GHN’s Take 20 mini boot camp edition. Get workout tips and give your body the boost it needs to power through the rest of the day with a fast workout that you can do anywhere. Meet and greet GHN’s certified professional personal trainers. All levels welcome, we’ll gladly adapt to your personal wellness needs. Register.
Additional Information: ghn@louisville.edu, 852-7755.
IT
5.) Alert: Phone phishing scam
People identifying themselves as Microsoft employees are calling asking for remote access to computers in order to resolve issues with viruses on the system. This is part of a phone phishing scam. Never give passwords, credit card or other personal and financial information to anyone that you cannot verify. For information on protecting yourself from Phishing scams, please read the Microsoft Safety and Security Center site on how to avoid phone scams.
6.) Service to help repel phishing email messages
On March 20, IT will implement Proofpoint (TAP), a new service to protect users from phishing email messages containing malicious URLs designed to steal passwords, credit card, personal and financial information. Proofpoint analyzes all email received by the university for new threats. If a URL is identified as malicious, the system will display a page that the link is a known security risk and will not redirect. For additional information, please read Proofpoint Enterprise Protection.
Miscellaneous
7.) Recognize an Unsung SHERO today
Deadline for nominations is March 20
Recognize a staff or faculty Unsung SHERO by nominating her for the Unsung SHERO award, which will be presented by the UofL Transformation Tea Committee. The deadline for nominations is March 20. For award criteria, nomination form and more details, email Kathryn Doaty, kfdoat01@louisville.edu or Georgette Moore, glmoor01@louisville.edu The award will be presented at the April 1 Transformation Tea.
Additional Information: Phyllis M. Webb.
8.) Louisville Lacrosse Book Drive is this week
March 4 and March 7, UofL Lacrosse Stadium
Free
Join Louisville Lacrosse to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a book drive! The Cards take on Duquesne at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, and William & Mary at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Donations of new or gently used books for all ages will be accepted at both games. Additionally, the first 200 fans in attendance at Saturday’s game will receive a free Louisville Cardinals coffee mug!
Additional Information: Mary Ann Vetter, 852-0121, gocards.com/lacrosse.
9.) Data request form for IRP unavailable
The data request form for Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) is currently unavailable. All data requests submitted since Feb. 27 need to be resubmitted by emailing IRP’s service account directly. Until further notice, please submit all data requests to IRP by emailing uoflirp@louisville.edu. We are working with IT to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Additional Information: Questions about the status of your request? Email.
10.) Students invited to develop i2a-inspired poster
April 14
Ideas to Action will support participation in the Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium for students who wish to present a course-related project that highlights i2a ideas (such as critical thinking, CUE, and/or engagement work). Interested students can apply for assistance in developing a poster as well as funding to support the printing of their poster for the symposium. Posters funded by Ideas to Action will include a small i2a graphic. Deadline to apply for i2a funding: April 2.
Additional Information: Email.
11.) Best of Leadership Summit is March 16
March 16-17, Downtown Louisville
$250
Leadership Louisville presents the Best of Leadership Summit. Gain skills, network and be a part of important discussions regarding community issues. Featuring 20+ speakers including bestselling author Tom Rath (StrengthsFinder 2.0, How Full is Your Bucket? etc.), Brendan Canavan, the new president of UPS Airlines, Lt. Governor Crit Luallen, former Kentucky Govs. Paul Patton and Julian Carroll, top executives from Yum! Brands, Humana and Brown-Forman.
Additional Information: To get the discounted rate, register as a member and type UofL in the comments section. Website
12.) REEF Polling by iClicker Demo
March 9, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ekstrom Library Room 244 – Delphi Lab
Free
If you use iClickerGo, this session could interest you! Reef Polling is a mobile optimized engagement system built by the company behind i>clicker. Reef Polling allows instructors and students to interact dynamically in class and offers students the ability to review past session content outside the classroom. Reef Polling also works seamlessly alongside physical i>clicker remotes. Please join i>clicker specialist Glen Garrett to learn more. Lunch will be provided.
Additional Information: For registration; for more information or cancellations Contact Linda Leake, 852-4332.
13.) HIV patients’ psychiatric and behavioral issues to be discussed
March 17, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Jewish Hospital, Rudd Heart & Lung Center, Conference Center Floor
Free
Dr. Karen Krigger, UofL professor in the department of family and geriatric medicine and director of the Health Equity Science Center, and Dr. Kathy Vincent, UofL associate professor and vice chair for education in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are the keynote speakers for this event. Program agenda includes dinner and interactive case discussions. It is for those involved in the care of patients with HIV, including those in both medical and non-medical fields. Credits available.
Additional Information: Website.
Seminars
14.) Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
March 5, 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
15.) LODI Seminar Series: self-coordinating buses
March 5, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Vogt Engineering Bldg., Room 311
Free
The main challenge for an urban bus system is to maintain constant headways between successive buses. Most bus systems try to adhere to a schedule, but the natural dynamics of the system tend to collapse headways so that buses travel in bunches. We have devised a method of coordinating buses that abandons the idea of a target schedule or even any target headway and instead allows equal headways to emerge spontaneously.
Additional Information: Website.
Talks
16.) Engaged Scholarship in Action series continues with a discussion on racial disparities
March 6, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Room 124, Clinical and Translational Research Building
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), David Owen (Philosophy) Cedric Powell (Law), and Monnica Williams (Psychology).
Additional Information: Jamie Beard, 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, and the Office for Community Engagement.
17.) The Trials and Tribulations of the Corpse of Abraham Lincoln
March 10, 6 p.m., The Library at Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Farm
Free for UofL faculty, staff and students
Dr. Clay W. Stuckey will discuss what happened to President Abraham Lincoln’s body after his death. Lincoln’s body was moved 14 times after his first burial in Springfield, Ill. The Filson Historical Society is part of A&S’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships.
Additional Information: Reservations are suggested. For more information or to register, go online to http://www.filsonhistorical.org/events.
18.) An Evening of Kuchar Brothers films with Bruce Hainley
March 6, 8 p.m., Dreamland, 810 E. Market Street
Free
Join visiting Bingham Professor Bruce Hainley as he presents three films by George and Mike Kuchar at Dreamland. Hainley lives and works in Los Angeles and is a contributing editor at Artforum. He is the author of five books, including Art—A Sex Book co-written with filmmaker John Waters. The Kuchar Brothers were influential filmmakers and proponents of consumer video and used it to great effect. We will screen three films from this later and rarely seen era of their career.
Additional Information: Website. Contact tracy.heightchew@louisville.edu.
Grand Rounds
19.) Neuroscience
March 5, 8 a.m to 9 a.m., School of Nursing, Room 4003, K-Wing
Free
Dr. Enrico Rejc, assistant professor in the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, department of neurosurgery, will present Effects of lumbosacral spinal cord epidural stimulation for standing after chronic complete paralysis in humans at this week’s free Neuroscience Grand Rounds. 1 CME and 1.2 CEU credit available to MDs, DOs, and RNs. Continental breakfast will be provided.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins, 407-3226
20.) Medicine: 2015 Nancy Middleton Smith Lecture presents Dr. Anthony Rosenzweig
March 5, 8 a.m., Ambulatory Care Building auditorium
The Department of Medicine presents the 2015 Nancy Middleton Smith Lecture featuring Anthony Rosenzweig, MD, the Paul Dudley White Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Chief of Cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Rosenzweig will present Can Exercise Teach Us to Treat Heart Disease? focusing on differences between different types of cardiac growth, pathways mediating cardiac benefits of exercise, and mitigating cardiac dysfunction after ischemic injury.
Additional Information: Jason Puckett at 852-1825.
21.) Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds
March 4, noon, Jewish Hospital, Rudd, Heart & Lung Center, Conference Room
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine features Anthony Rosenzweig, MD, chief of cardiology division, Massachusetts General Hospital, professor, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Rosenzweig will present: “Exercise-based Therapeutic Targets in Heart Disease.”
Additional Information: monica.sivori@louisville.edu or 852-1162. Website.
22.) Educator Grand Rounds 1
March 9, noon to 1 p.m., Instructional Building Room 215
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.
Additional Information: All are welcome to attend one or both of these sessions. 1.0 CME Category 1 offered for each event. Register
23.) Educator Grand Rounds 2
March 9, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Instructional Building Room 215
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: All are welcome to attend one or both of these sessions. 1.0 CME Category 1 offered for each event. Register
24.) Neuroscience Grand Rounds
March 5, 8 to 9:00 a.m., Room 4003, K-Wing, School of Nursing
Dr. Enrico Rejc, UofL assistant professor, KSCIRC, department of neurosurgery, will present Effects of lumbosacral spinal cord epidural stimulation for standing after chronic complete paralysis in humans at this week’s neuroscience grand rounds. 1 CME and 1.2 CEU credits will be given to MDs, DOs, and RNs who attend. Continental breakfast will be served.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins, 407-3226.
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