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Here’s what was posted to UofLNews on Friday, April 29, 2016:
- President Ramsey, Mayor Fischer announce removal of Confederate statue. Read more.
- UofL business team wins Idea State U competition. Read more.
- Nursing professor receives statewide award for excellence. Read more.
- UofL research: Fireworks-related burns requiring hospital stays skyrocket among kids. Read more.
- Fat Albert as art history? Famed artist’s exhibition takes over Cressman Center. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Former UofL defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins was the 12th overall draft pick in last week’s NFL draft. Selected by the New Orleans Saints, Rankins is just the 13th Cardinal Football player drafted in the first round since 1942.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
UofL Today with Mark Hebert
1.) WHAS-TV, Great Day Live
2.) Radio Show
3.) Metro TV
4.) KET KY – The Kentucky Channel
Health and Wellness
5.) Meatless recipes for Cinco de Mayo available
6.) 20-minute Yoga for everybody available
7.) UofL participating in National Bike Challenge
8.) GHN Member of the Month announced
Miscellaneous
9.) Counseling Center closed on Oaks Day
10.) Conference presentation opportunity available for IT, Library staff
11.) Surplus Warehouse to reopen Wednesday
12.) Cultural Center graduation celebration planned
13.) Applications being accepted for Community Engagement grants
Sustainability
14.) Green Tip: Leave the driving to TARC this Derby season
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
UofL Today with Mark Hebert
1.) WHAS-TV, Great Day Live
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. UofL’s Mark Hebert has a story about UofL and talks with Rachel Platt and Terry Meiners about campus events. Full segments can be found on WHAS11’s RSS feed, while individual story packages can be found on YouTube.
- Monday, May 2 – MLK Scholars trip to civil rights trail
- WLKY-TV also runs the UofL stories on their Saturday morning newscasts
2.) Radio Show
Airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on 93.9 FM The Ville; replayed on Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Hebert hosts two weekly 30-minute programs focusing on research, programs, successful students and insights from UofL’s faculty experts. This week’s schedule:
- Monday, May 2 –Jim Gerstle, Katrina Boone and Ben Devine talk about Speed School Co-op program; Student-athlete Aaron Greene; Jeremy Menchik, guest lecturer from Boston Univ. discusses his research on Muslim tolerance Indonesia
- Tuesday, May 3 – Denny Crum discusses his scholarship program, changes at UofL; Grawemeyer Award winners in World Order; Amanda James from UofL Alumni
Podcasts of all “UofL Today with Mark Hebert” radio programs can be found on SoundCloud.
3.) Metro TV
(Ch. 99 on UVerse, Ch. 25 on TWC): Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30 with replays Thursday 6:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 p.m.
- This week: Angelique Johnson describes her low cost, flexible cochlear implant; Whitney Nash and Kimi Rakes discuss the School of Nursing’s service and outreach programs; Melissa Michael describes class project to tap maple trees on campus for syrup.
Metro TV shows are available on YouTube.
4.) KET KY – The Kentucky Channel
(Ch. 192 on TWC, other channels): Thursdays at 5 p.m.
- Thursday, May 5: Kent School of Social Work faculty Armon Perry discusses his research on non-custodial fathers and impact on children; Monnica Williams, psychology professor, says racism is causing mental health issues for African-Americans
Health and Wellness
5.) Meatless recipes for Cinco de Mayo available
Though Cinco de Mayo doesn’t fall on a Monday this year, there are plenty of meatless Mexican recipes that can be carried over from ‘Meatless Monday’ to fit your Cinco de Mayo celebration on Thursday, May 5.
Additional Information: Meatless Monday Recipes, Facebook, website, email, 852-7755
6.) 20-minute Yoga for everybody available
May 13, 12:30-12:50 p.m., HSC Fitness Center, Chestnut St. Garage; May 20, 12:30-12:50 p.m., GHN Wellness Center, Belknap Campus; Free for employees, spouses, QAs
Join Get Healthy Now for Ya Ya Yoga, a 20-minute, 100-percent hands-on gentle yoga class that you can do on campus and in your street clothes. Taught by Laurie LeCompte a 500-hour certified yoga instructor.
Additional Information: Website
7.) UofL participating in National Bike Challenge
May 1 to September 30
Showcase your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation by competing with your colleagues to earn the coveted title of most active cyclists on campus. Register online for this free summer-long challenge. Your miles cycled will count toward the UofL total, as well as qualify you for great individual prizes, including the grand prize: A $400 voucher to a local bike shop courtesy of Get Healthy Now and the Sustainability Council.
Additional Information: Register online, email, 852-7755
8.) GHN Member of the Month announced
Congratulations to Lisa Burnett for being Get Healthy Now’s Member of the Month for May. This month’s theme is Women’s Health: keep reading to learn more about how Lisa uses good nutrition and consistent exercise to stay healthy.
Additional Information: Website, email, 852-7755
Miscellaneous
9.) Counseling Center closed on Oaks Day
May 6, Cardinal Station
Due to building closure of Cardinal Station for Oaks Day, the Counselling Center will be closed on Friday, May 6. For crisis consultation, please call the Dean of Students Office at 852-5787. For emergencies, please call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room. See our website for more information.
Additional Information: Website, 852-6585
10.) Conference presentation opportunity available for IT, Library staff
November 10, Western Kentucky University
The 2016 Kentucky Convergence Conference be hosted by WKU Nov. 10-11, 2016. Convergence annually brings together professionals in information technology, academic libraries, online learning, and instructional design from public and private colleges and universities across Kentucky and the surrounding states. The conference call for proposals is now open. Deadline to submit proposals is July 1.
Additional Information: Website, Aimee Greene, 852-4482
11.) Surplus Warehouse to reopen Wednesday
May 4, Surplus Warehouse, 1901 S. Floyd St. on Belknap Campus
Warehouse hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Department representatives may select items for department use only. There is no charge if the department representatives remove the item(s) from Surplus. Departments may request for a fee that Physical Plant deliver the reserved items by completing the Chargeable Service Request online form.
Additional Information: Susan Carmack, 852-2986
12.) Cultural Center graduation celebration planned
May 12, 6- 8:30 p.m., Bigelow Hall, Miller Information Technology Center, Belknap Campus
The Graduation Celebration is an annual event where the purpose is to pay homage to the past, while celebrating the future and endless possibilities of all graduating underrepresented students at UofL. This year’s celebration will feature a graduating student keynote speaker, music that will reflect the occasion, and individual recognition.
Additional Information: Leondra Gully, 852-0231
13.) Applications being accepted for Community Engagement grants
The Office of Community Engagement Faculty Grants program fosters UofL faculty and staff initiatives within the west Louisville and Jefferson County community. Grant focuses on infrastructure development, research and non-research projects which hold a community participatory action perspective. Up to three mini-grants (between $2,500 to $10,000) will be awarded.
Additional Information: Website
Sustainability
14.) Green Tip: Leave the driving to TARC this Derby season
Let TARC be your “designated driver” for Derby Week. As always, it’s free with UofL ID. TARC will drive you to Churchill Downs all week on existing routes that will detour away from the track starting at 4:30 p.m. for Oaks and Derby. Routes providing the closest access are: #4 – Fourth St (Downtown-Old Louisville-UofL-Iroquois); #6 – Sixth St (Downtown-Iroquois); and #29 – Eastern Pkwy (St. Matthews-Highlands-UofL-Shively).
Additional Information: Maps available online
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Direct questions about UofL Today to Alicia Kelso, 852-2670, or the Office of Communications and Marketing, 852-6171. The deadline for including a submission in the next day’s UofL Today email is noon.