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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on May 18, 2015:
· PHOTOS: Students attending College for a Day on Saturday got the chance to learn about engineering, dentistry, medicine, communications, emergency preparedness and more. View here.
· PHOTOS: The School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies held its Doctoral Hooding and Graduation Ceremony on May 8 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Doctoral degree candidates were hooded by their mentors. View here.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The sport administration program in the department of health and sport science was ranked 9th in the nation by Sport Management Degree Guide, which is higher than any of the other SPAD programs among the ACC schools.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) Cards Under the Stars: It’s the ‘Frozen’ sing-along!
Miscellaneous
2.) Communication in English class offered
3.) Pet lovers, time is running out
4.) UofL Libraries is upgrading Cloud Management System
Seminars
5.) What to expect during a DEA inspection
6.) Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
Grand Rounds
7.) Psychiatry
8.) Endocrinology
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Events
1.) Cards Under the Stars: It’s the ‘Frozen’ sing-along!
May 29, 6:30 p.m., on the lawn between the Natural Sciences Building and Grawemeyer Hall, movie begins at dusk
Grab a blanket, lawn chairs and a cooler and bring the family for a fun-filled night of music with monster Disney hit “Frozen,” the sing-along version. Let the kids enjoy our inflatable park, play games, meet local mascots and special guests Anna and Elsa. Bring a picnic or purchase concessions from Sweet ‘N’ Savory food truck and Red Top Gourmet Hot Dogs. And don’t forget, Cards Under Stars returns June 26 with “Big Hero 6” and July 24 with a movie to be determined by campus-wide vote.
Additional Information: Watch calendar for additional information and weather updates if needed. Contact Brandy Warren, 852-6171.
Miscellaneous
2.) Communication in English class offered
Tuesdays beginning Aug. 24, 7 to 9:45 p.m.
The Intensive English as a Second Language IESL program is offering an evening class for the fall semester. The class is designed to help non-native speakers of English (high-intermediate to advanced proficiency) become more effective communicators in academic, professional and social situations. Class instruction focuses on conversational fluency and the acquisition of linguistic strategies needed in professional interactions such as discussions and presentations.
Additional Information: Website or call 852-5901.
3.) Pet lovers, time is running out
Through June 5, Houchens LL008 or HSC Dental School
We are still in desperate need of donations for our two animal charities, Shamrock Foundation and Hand in Paw Rescue. Both charities do amazing work in saving helpless animals’ lives, but they can’t do it without our support. Donation collections have been extended through June 5. For a list of needs or drop off or pick up information, please contact Julie Oechsli (Belknap) 852-1489 or Laura McKinney (HSC) 852-1304.
4.) UofL Libraries is upgrading Cloud Management System
To enhance and integrate services, the UofL Libraries is upgrading its catalog to the latest version, a cloud-based system, on June 1. Patrons will notice few changes; interface and search capacity shifts will be listed in a guide posted to the Libraries website. The upgrade allows the Libraries to evolve to meet user demands and requirements of library faculty and staff.
Additional Information: Anna Marie Johnson.
Seminars
5.) What to expect during a DEA inspection
May 19, 9 to 11 a.m., and May 21, 1 to 3 p.m.; Donald Baxter I, Auditorium
Free: open to faculty, staff and students
Are you planning to use controlled substances in future research? Are you a current DEA registrant? Want to obtain some tips on preparing your lab for a possible DEA inspection? Seminar will be presented by Martin Redd, Louisville DEA office. Advance registration is not required. Event sponsored by the Office of Research Services.
Additional Information: Karen Powell, 645-8071.
6.) Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
May 19, noon to 1 p.m. Baxter II, Room 038
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series presents “In Vivo Molecular Imaging of Infectious Diseases,” by Chin K. Ng, PhD, associate professor of radiology, pharmacology and toxicology, and bioengineering; vice-chair for translational research, department of radiology; director, In Vivo Molecular Imaging Program.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208.
Grand Rounds
7.) Psychiatry
May 21, 11:30 to 1 p.m., ACB Auditorium
Amanda McDonald, DO, presents “Paraphilic Disorders.” She is a department of psychiatry PGY-4.
Additional Information: Sara Thacker, 588-4870.
8.) Endocrinology
May 20, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038
Please join us as Alexander Asamoah, MD, PhD, UofL professor of pediatrics and Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center, presents: “Obesity Syndrome in Genetics.”
Additional Information: Kelly Galiette, 852-5237.
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