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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Nov. 13, 2014:
· UofL hires new top lawyer and strategy advisor. Read more
· UofL Steel Drum Band to perform songs of the Caribbean. Read more.
· Anti-racist activist, writer to speak at UofL. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The annual Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour takes shoppers to locally owned businesses, celebrating all that is unique about the city of Louisville. It also begins and ends with refreshments and fun (door prizes!) at the University Club. The tour is Friday, Dec. 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and seats are going fast on the two buses. The cost is $35. Click here for more: Website.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Miscellaneous
1.) Info session scheduled on student immigration regulations
2.) RealTalks topic is race and politics
3.) Student awards nomination form now live
Seminars
4.) Biology
Grand Rounds
5.) Neuroscience
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) Info session scheduled on student immigration regulations
Nov. 21, noon to 1 p.m., International Center, Brodschi Hall
In honor of International Education Week, the International Center’s Student and Scholar Services Office invites faculty and staff to an information session on immigration regulations and university policies regarding international students and scholars. The session is designed for faculty and staff to learn about admission and enrollment requirements, employment benefits and travel regulations as well as cultural and adjustment issues of international students and scholars. Lunch provided.
Additional Information: RSVP: intcent@louisville.edu.
2.) RealTalks topic is race and politics
Nov. 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Cultural Center MPR
Free
All are welcome to attend RealTalks. These all-inclusive discussions are sessions hosted by AAMI (African American Male Initiative) and SAAB (Student African American Brotherhood) featuring intellectual conversations about various down-to-earth topics and “elephants in the room.” The topic for November is Race and Politics. We will be going over various questions pertaining to voting, President Obama and building political views. There will be food at this event.
Additional Information: saab00@outlook.com.
3.) Student awards nomination form now live
Nominate deserving students, organizations and student organization advisers
at https://orgsync.com/60508/chapter. Deadline March 1.
Additional Information: Pam Curtis, 852-0242; Website.
Seminars
4.) Biology
Nov. 14, noon, SRB 139
Free
Jay Lennon, University of Indiana, Microbial seed banks: The ecological and evolutionary importance of dormancy.
Additional Information: Host, Sarah Emery
Grand Rounds
5.) Neuroscience
Nov. 20, 8 to 9 a.m., School of Nursing, K-Wing, Room 4003
Dr. Wolfram Tetzlaff, director, ICORD; professor, departments of zoology and surgery at University of British Columbia; Rick Hansen Man in Motion Chair in Spinal Cord Research, will present Metabolic Treatment for Acute SCI: Preclinical Studies. CME and CEU nursing credit will be available to those who attend. Continental breakfast will be provided.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins, 407-3226; Website.
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