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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Oct. 19, 2015:
· Finding the right stuff. Read more.
· Rights advocate cites ‘white rage’ outbreaks in Nov. 4 talk. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
UofL employees who are filling out new Get Healthy Now Health assessments for Open Enrollment should obtain health numbers such as cholesterol levels and blood pressure before filling out the assessment for more accurate results. If you don’t have these numbers from a recent doctor visit, it’s easy to obtain them from Get Healthy Now (schedule a screening at 852-7755). Remember, it is still possible to fill out the assessment without them but it will impact your Overall Wellness Score. Open Enrollment is taking place now through Oct. 30; you have until Nov. 19 to fill out the GHN assessment. For more information, click here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
21st Century University Initiative
1.) Second open forum today for faculty/staff
2.) Annual Corn Island Storytelling Festival is Friday at UofL
3.) UofL Day of Giving is today
4.) UL Cares Campaign begins next week
5.) Sustainability Week continues with Tree Celebration, Bike Workshop
6.) Sustainability Fair set for Wednesday
7.) Louisville Reuse Roundtable is Wednesday
8.) QRS Single-Stream Recycling Center Tour is Thursday
9.) Food truck schedule for Belknap this week
10.) Register for Run With Our Heroes 5K Run/Walk to Benefit UofL student veterans.
11.) Debate team enjoys success at Vanderbilt tournament
12.) International Learning-College of Education: Information Session and Application for Summer 2016
13.) Fall into alignment with Get Healthy Now’s specialty class offerings
14.) Thursday: Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training
15.) Research!Louisville opening day is next week
16.) R!L presents diabetes and cardiovascular stem cells symposium
17.) R!L presents clinical informatics symposium
18.) Research!Louisville highlights nursing profession
19.) Oral Biology 605: Oral Health Seminars
20.) 22 years in the Kitchen–How I Do What I Do: Food Safety Litigation
21.) Endocrinology
22.) Neuroscience
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
21st Century University Initiative
1.) Second open forum today for faculty/staff
Oct. 20
UofL President James Ramsey and Interim Provost Neville Pinto will hold the second faculty/staff forum to discuss progress on the 21st Century University Initiative today at 1:30 p.m. in the Floyd Theater, Student Activities Center, on the Belknap Campus.
To view a livestream of this open forum, visit: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCja2dvnkR2WaU8JGcz9uGiA/live
2.) Annual Corn Island Storytelling Festival is Friday at UofL
Oct. 23, 6 to 10 p.m., Lutz Hall Lawn
Free
UofL, Blackacre Historic Homestead and the International Order of E.A.R.S. present the Corn Island Storytelling Festival Oct. 23-24. The Oct. 23 date is at UofL and is free and open to the public. A fall festival for children runs 6 to 7:30 p.m. with crafts, games and a native American drum circle. Storytelling begins at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase from Boss Hog’s BBQ. Sponsors include Fifth Third, Louisville Metro Government, Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs and Kentucky Homefront.
Additional Information: Brandy Warren, 852-8025. See calendar for additional information about the free Oct. 23 event at UofL. For information on the ticketed event Oct. 24 at Blackacre Historic Homestead, which will also feature storytellers and kids activities, go here.
Cards All In
3.) UofL Day of Giving is today
Today is #UofLDayofGiving! We ask that students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans come together to support this is a 24-hour social media campaign to gain 1,798 donors and help fund student scholarships. Support the effort by updating your social media profile picture tomorrow, and spread the word. Learn more and give back: UofLDayofGiving.com.
Additional Information: Website; Mark Daily.
4.) UL Cares Campaign begins next week
October 26 – November 25
UL Cares will kick off early this year! Cards All In is proud to sponsor this annual campaign that allows employees to give directly to our community partners. The 2015 campaign will take place from October 26 – November 25 and is open to all faculty, staff and students. Join us in supporting our partners: Community Health Charities, Fund for the Arts, Kosair Charities, Metro United Way, WHAS Crusade for Children and the University of Louisville.
Additional Information: For more information, visit www.cardsallin.org/uoflcares.
5.) Sustainability Week continues with Tree Celebration, Bike Workshop
Stop by the Campus Arbor Day celebration today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SAC Ramp to sample UofL-grown apple pie and bike blender smoothies, take a guided tree tour at noon and plant a tree at 1 p.m. Bring your ride to the Quad for a drop-in Bike Maintenance Workshop 4-6 p.m. Tomorrow at 9 a.m. it’s the Louisville Reuse Roundtable (Chao Auditorium), the Campus Sustainability Day fair on the Quad 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (w/free shredding and recycling of documents, disks and videos at College of Business), and a 3 p.m. Garden Commons Workshop.
Additional Information: Full schedule for Sustainability Week: http://louisville.edu/sustainability/events.html
6.) Sustainability Fair set for Wednesday
Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Humanities Quad
Billed as an opportunity to “learn about what various campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution,” UofL’s 8th annual Sustainability Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. under the big sustainability tent on the main Belknap campus Quad between Ekstrom Library and the Humanities Building. The event provides different campus departments the to raise awareness about what is being done on campus to advance social, environmental and economic stewardship, as well as promote any upcoming campaigns, events, learning opportunities and service projects.
For more information, visit the University Sustainability Council’s website at http://louisville.edu/sustainability/events.html.
7.) Louisville Reuse Roundtable is Wednesday
Oct. 21, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library
Free
Join us for a special gathering of the Reuse Movement, in partnership with Good Garbage, the Reuse Institute & Habitat ReStore! MaryEllen Etienne, founder of the Reuse Alliance and Reuse International, will be facilitating this stakeholders meeting to bring together Louisville’s reuse community. The focus will be on local challenges and opportunities, and strategizing next steps. All reuse organizations & the public are invited to attend. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event.
Additional Information: Let us know you’re coming: http://www.facebook.com/events/1481515705490167/
8.) QRS Single-Stream Recycling Center Tour is Thursday
Oct. 22, 12:30 to 2 p.m., van leaves from circle at Lutz Hall (Warnock & Brook)
Free
Ever wonder what happens to all that stuff you throw in recycling bins at UofL? Where does it go? How do they sort all the plastic, glass, paper, cardboard & metal? Do they really make new stuff out of the things I recycle, or does it just end up in the landfill? Get answers with a behind-the-scenes tour at the QRS single-stream recycling center where UofL waste goes. Van space limited to the first 15 participants. Closed-toed shoes and pants required. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Additional Information: Details: http://louisville.edu/sustainability/events.html
9.) Food truck schedule for Belknap this week
This week’s food truck schedule for Belknap Campus:
Tuesday, Oct. 20: Johnny’s Diner, Speed School between Speed and Duthie, 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and Traveling Kitchen, 4th Street at SRC, 4 to 7p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Mark’s Feed Store, Miller IT (back parking lot), 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and Sweet ‘N Savory, pay lot next to Kurz, 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Pollo, College of Business, 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and Boss Hog BBQ, Louisville Hall behind Ville Grill, 4 to 7 p.m.
10.) Register for Run With Our Heroes 5K Run/Walk to Benefit UofL student veterans
Nov. 8, 2 p.m., Speed Parking lot by Parkway Field
$35
Join us for the 3rd annual Run With Our Heroes 5K Run/Walk on campus Sunday, November 8 at 2:00. Run With Our Heroes is a partnership with the Mayor’s Office, the President’s Office, Seven Counties Services and UofL. This event celebrates all branches of the military, veterans, and their families. Proceeds from the Run With Our Heroes 5K will support the UofL Veterans Services Fund and Behavioral Health Programs at Seven Counties Services. Register now & join us for the on campus 5K!
Additional Information: Register at http://www.runwithourheroes.org/5k-run-walk-1.html.
11.) Debate team enjoys success at Vanderbilt tournament
Taking second place in the Novice division at the Vanderbilt University debate tournament this weekend, juniors Courtney Brown and Thomas Gordon III once again received speaking awards (4th and 2nd, respectively). Teammates Wes Tolbert and Arnav Wheat, both seniors, finished in second place in the Junior Varsity division; Tolbert and Wheat also picked up speaking awards (7th and 6th, respectively). The team’s next tournament will take them to UC Berkeley in January.
For more information about the debate team, please contact Mary Mudd at mcmudd01@louisville.edu or 852-3522, or go to louisville.edu/debate.
12.) International Learning-College of Education: Information Session and Application for Summer 2016
Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., College of Education Rm. 239
Information session for the Study Abroad programs for Summer 2016: Ireland, Manchester, Amsterdam, and Peru. Also, application is available at https://louisville.edu/education/international-learning/study-abroad-application/
For more information, please visit https://louisville.edu/education/international-learning/ or call / e-mail Dr. Oscar Aliaga, 852-0638, oscar.aliaga@louisville.edu.
13.) Fall into alignment with Get Healthy Now’s specialty class offerings
Dates & Times: See Group Fitness Schedule; Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym; Studio B
Price: $40/semester
Try our energetic, strength-based yoga and stress relieving classes like Power Vinyasa, PiYo and Core Yoga. These GHN offerings will focus on moves to increase both strength and flexibility. All classes are available to all fitness levels. First class is always free! New registrants can purchase unlimited access during the Fall semester for only $40.
Additional Information: Group fitness schedule; http://louisville.edu/gethealthynow; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.
14.) Thursday: Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training
Oct. 22, 2 to 3 p.m., Human Resources Building, Room 103A
Free
Are you aware that as a UofL employee, you are likely a mandatory Title IX reporter? Do you understand the responsibilities and requirements included in this role? There are two federal laws, Title IX and the Clery Act, that establish responsibilities for employees of universities to report certain types of crimes and incidents, especially sexual misconduct. To learn more about these laws, including the reporting requirements of “responsible employees,” and how to report, please register.
Additional Information: staffdev@louisville.edu.
15.) Research!Louisville opening day is next week
Daily Oct 27-30, Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building
Free
Mark your calendars! Check out the list of events beginning next Tuesday, Oct 27th thru Friday, Oct 30th at the Health Sciences Center. Multiple scientific poster competitions, seminars, lectures and workshops on health-related research will be featured. Monday, Oct 27th showcases research by basic science and engineering graduate students, dental and medical students.
Additional Information: Details at www.researchlouisville.org or contact Bonnie Dean at 852-2647 or Anne Noe 852-2553.
16.) R!L presents diabetes and cardiovascular stem cells symposium
Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to noon, Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research!Building, Room 124
Free
This symposium will feature primary research on the effects of obesity and diabetes on the number and function of cardiovascular stem and progenitor cells in blood, vasculature and the heart in animal models and human stem cells in culture.
Additional Information: Daniel J. Conklin, 852-5836 or www.researchlouisville.org.
17.) R!L presents clinical informatics symposium
Oct. 27, 2 to 4 p.m., Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research!Building, Room 124
Free
This symposium will feature four 20-minute presentations: Eric Rouchka, PhD–Computing at UofL with Application to Next Gen Sequencing Data Analyses”; Guy Brock, PhD–Design and Analysis of Metabolomics Data”; Ted Kalbfleisch, PhD–Medical Records and Next Gen Sequencing Data Analyses’; and Shesh Rai, PhD–Design and Analysis of miRNA Data.”
Additional Information: Details at www.researchlouisville.org or Shesh Rai, 852-4030.
18.) Research!Louisville highlights nursing profession
Oct. 27, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wade Mountz Auditorium, Norton Hospital
Free – registration required
“Evidence-Based Practice & Research: Putting it All Together” is a nursing research symposium featuring speakers Michelle L. Pendleton, DNP, RN and Becky J. Christian, PhD, MSN, RN, FNAP. All registered nurses, School of Nursing faculty and students are encouraged to attend.
Additional Information: Jodi Herron Behr, 629-5199 or Debora Williams, 629-7359.
19.) Oral Biology 605: Oral Health Seminars
Oct. 23, 11:50 a.m. to1 p.m., Room 119, Dental School
Free
Using Streptococcus mutans as a model organism to explore emerging concepts in prokaryotic gene regulation.” By Dr. Justin Merritt Associate Professor Oregon Health and Science University Department of Restorative Dentistry.
Additional Information: g0buon01@louisville.edu.
20.) 22 years in the Kitchen–How I Do What I Do: Food Safety Litigation
Oct. 30, noon, Rauch Planetarium
Free
William D. Marler of the Food Safety Law Firm of Marler Clark LLP, is the distinguished speaker for a program co-sponsored by the UofL Biology Department and Brandeis School of Law. His presentation, 22 Years in the Kitchen – How I Do What I Do: Food Safety Litigation, is Friday, Oct. 30 at noon at Rauch Planetarium.
Additional Information: Michael Perlin.
21.) Endocrinology
Oct. 21, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038
Please join us as Henry Bohler, MD, UofL associate professor, reproductive endocrinology & infertility, medical director, Fertility Center, Louisville Women’s Healthcare, presents “Investigation of the Subfertile Female.”
Additional Information: Kelly Galiette, 852-5237.
22.) Neuroscience
Oct. 22, 8 to 9 a.m., Baxter 1 Auditorium, Donald Baxter Building
Free
Bree Burks, RN, MSN, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will present Recent Advances and New Directions for Clinical Trials in Academic Medicine at this week’s Grand Rounds. 1 CME and 1.2 CEU will be given to MDs, DOs, and RNs who attend. Continental breakfast will be served.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins, 407-3226; http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/neurosurgery/cme/grs.
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