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· Photos: Homecoming 2015. View here.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Recyclable food containers do not have to be spotless to be recycled at UofL. Containers need to be emptied but not rinsed before they are placed in your recycling bin.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Open Enrollment: We’ve Got You Covered!
1.) Belknap Benefits Fair is today and tomorrow
UofL Today with Mark Hebert
2.) Radio Show
3.) Metro TV
Grawemeyer Awards 30th Anniversary
4.) ‘Mysteries of Human Memory’
5.) ‘Why Civil Resistance Works’
6.) ‘Peace in the Mideast’
7.) ‘Insights into Corruption’
Research!Louisville
8.) R!L in full swing Wednesday, Oct. 28
9.) DEHS @ Research!Louisville today
HR
10.) Thursday: Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training
IT
11.) November 16 email archiving deadline postponed
Faculty
12.) Faculty: Identify teaching strategies for your Generation Z students
13.) Faculty – Last chance to register: Explore how to write learning objectives that are measurable, observable, and learner-centered
Miscellaneous
14.) Food truck schedule for Belknap this week
15.) Open retirement party for Eunice Barbour
16.) Trick or Treat with the Greeks
17.) RSVP today for the 3rd Annual Research Meets Activism Breakfast
18.) 9th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture
19.) Opening the door to the future of fair housing
20.) Career SPORTSFEST is Nov. 6
Talks/Seminars
21.) Physiology Seminar scheduled
22.) Nicholas Tampio discusses Democracy and National Education Standards
Grand Rounds
23.) Endocrinology
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Open Enrollment: We’ve Got You Covered!
1.) Belknap Benefits Fair is today and tomorrow
Come to the Get Healthy Now Wellness Center, 601 Presidents Blvd., today and tomorrow anytime between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and receive individualized benefit counseling to help make the right choice for your 2016 benefits election. There’s free parking or you can ride our free shuttle bus. The shuttle will run continuously from the Wellness Center, making stops at Grawemeyer Hall (by The Thinker) and the Floyd Street Parking Garage shuttle stop. The round-trip will take about 15 minutes. Go to the Open Enrollment website for more information and make your elections by Oct. 30. While at the fair, GHN staff will be available to help with your Health Assessment to earn the rewards of good health in 2016. The Health Assessment must be completed by Nov. 19 to participate.
Additional Information: Open Enrollment website here; Find the Health Assessment here (all users must set up a new account on this new site); Contact GHN by phone at 852-7755 or email ghn@louisville.edu.
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.
UofL’s Mark Hebert hosts two weekly 30-minute programs focusing on research and insights from expert UofL faculty, as well as stories about our successful students, and staff and campus events.
Oct. 27: Kathleen Hoye on Family Business Center; Benjamin Mast talks research on dementia and Alzheimer’s; and Edna Ross explains i2A.
Podcasts of all “UofL Today with Mark Hebert” radio programs can be found at https://soundcloud.com/uofl.
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: Renee Finnegan on UofL’s military and veteran initiatives; Marianne Hutti discusses her research on the grief suffered by women who have miscarriages or lose a baby; and three McConnell Scholars talk about their program.
Grawemeyer Awards 30th Anniversary
4.) ‘Mysteries of Human Memory’
Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater
Free, but tickets are required
“Mysteries of Human Memory,” part of the Grawemeyer Awards 30th Anniversary Celebration, features short lectures, a panel discussion and question-and-answer session with former Grawemeyer Award in Psychology winners and prominent scientists Elizabeth Loftus, James McGaugh and Lynn Nadel. Free tickets are available at the Belknap Campus West Information Center, HSC Abell Administration Center and the Kentucky Center box office.
Additional Information: Website.
5.) ‘Why Civil Resistance Works’
Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to noon, Chao Auditorium
Free
Previous Grawemeyer Award recipients Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan will discuss the groundbreaking work that earned them the 2013 Grawemeyer for Ideas Improving World Order. Collecting and analyzing data detailing political uprisings between 1900 and 2006, Chenoweth and Stephan found that non-violent campaigns succeeded twice as often as violent ones. Come join us for what is sure to be a riveting discussion.
Additional Information: Charles Ziegler, 852-3248.
6.) ‘Peace in the Mideast’
Oct. 29, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Chao Auditorium
Free
Come join us as Dr. Trita Parsi discusses his pivotal work Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran and the U.S., for which he won the 2010 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. Dr. Parsi contends that the rivalry between Iran and Israel is driven more by a quest for regional power than by conflicting beliefs. He believes peace between the two nations is possible. We hope to see you there!
Additional Information: Charles Ziegler, 852-3248.
7.) ‘Insights into Corruption’
Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to noon, Chao Auditorium
Free
Mark your calendar for Oct 30, when Dr. Michael Johnston will join us for a discussion of his Grawemeyer Award-winning work, Syndromes of Corruption: Wealth, Power and Democracy. One of the world’s leading authorities on corruption, Dr. Johnston’s work examines patterns inherent in the development of corruption and possible avenues for addressing it and stopping it. The event is free and open to the public.
Additional Information: Charles Ziegler, 852-3248.
Research!Louisville
8.) R!L in full swing Wednesday, Oct. 28
8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street
Research!Louisville at the Kentucky Science Center
6th – 12th grade students will hear from a leader in the science community and find out about careers in the S.T.E.M. fields. They will be introduced to alternative science career opportunities and educational advancements with a biomedical focus. An optional tour of the Health Sciences Center following the program will be offered. This program is co-sponsored by the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center and Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Foundation. Registration required.
Contact: Rachel Beck (502) 560-7139 or Rachel.beck@louisvilleky.gov
9 a.m. to noon
R!L Presents Postgraduate Research Showcase
Post-doctoral Associates/Scholars, Research Associates, Research Staff and PharmDs will display research results.
Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building Lobby
Contact: Anne Noe (502) 852-2553 or anne.noe@louisville.edu or www.researchlouisville.org
10 a.m. to noon
R!L Presents Liver Symposium
This symposium includes four 20-minute presentations by Swati Joshi- Barve, Ph.D. “Acrolein, ER Stress and Hepatotoxicity”; Irina Kirpich, Ph.D. “Dietary Fat, Gut-Barrier Dysfunction and Alcoholic Liver Disease; Bert Watson, Ph.D. “Arsenic and Zinc-Finger Proteins in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease”; and Juliane Beier, Ph.D. “Vinyl Chloride-Induced Liver Injury.” CME credit will be offered.
Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building 124
Contact Dr. Craig McClain (502) 852-6128 or cjmccl01@louisville.edu or www.researchlouisville.org
1 to 2 p.m.
R!L Presents “Building a Health Disparities Research Center: Alcohol Use Among Sexual Minority Women”
The UofL School of Nursing features keynote speaker Tonda Hughes, PhD, RN, FAAN, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing. Dr. Hughes is an internationally recognized expert in the area of alcohol use among sexual minority (lesbian and bisexual) women. CME credit will be offered.
Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building 102
Contact: Dr. Lynne Hall (502) 852-8385 or mlhall10@louisville.edu or www.researchlouisville.org
1 to 4 p.m.
R!L Scientific Poster Showcase
Medical Residents, Clinical Fellows, Public Health Graduate Students, Nursing Graduate Students, NCI R25 Cancer Program, NCI R25 Undergraduates and JGBCC High School Scholars will present research results.
Open to all
Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building Lobby
Contact Anne Noe (502) 852-2553 or anne.noe@louisville.edu or www.researchlouisville.org
2 to 4:30 p.m.
R!L Presents “Career Paths for Postdocs: Beyond the University”
Presentors: Stephanie Eberle, Stanford University “How to Find Your Career Path”; Meghan Mott, AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow “Careers in Science Policy”; and Kevyn Merten “A UofL Graduate’s Perspective on Alternate Career Paths.”
Postdoctoral fellows, senior graduate students and interested faculty are encouraged to attend.
Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building 124
Contact Russell Salter, Ph.D. (502) 852-3740 or rdsalt01@louisville.edu or www.researchlouisville.org
4 to 5 p.m.
R!L Presents Endocrine Grand Rounds Lecture
Baxter Biomedical Research Building II, Lower Level, Room 038
Karl C. Golnik, MD, M.Ed., Professor of Ophthalmology & Neurology, Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati and Professor of Ophthalmology at UofL presents “Neurosarcoidosis: Neuro-ophthalmic Manifestations & Treatment.” Dr. Golnik will discuss the 3 neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of neurosarcoidosis, describe relevant neuroimaging findings and outline the treatment of neurosarcoidosis. Physicians, Ph.D.s and other health care professionals are encouraged to attend.
Contact Kelly Galiette (502) 852-5237 or kelly.galiette@louisville.edu
8 to 10 p.m.
R!L Presents Beer with a Scientist
Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse, 401 East Main St.
Vaccines: What was the world like before them and what would happen without them now presented by Ruth Carrico, PhD, RN, Professor of Medicine (Infectious Disease),Assoc. Founding Director of UofL Dept. of Medicine’s Global Health Initiative. This lecture is one in a series meant to educate the public on a diverse array of scientific topics in an informal setting.
Additional Information: Levi Beverly, Ph.D. (502) 852-0664 or ljbeve01@louisville.edu or www.researchlouisville.org
9.) DEHS @ Research!Louisville today
Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Kosair Charieies Clinical and Translational Research Building, Lobby
Come see the Department of Environment Health and Safety Table at Research!Louisville. View our new database system that tracks personnel training and compliance.
Additional Information: Sarah Hughes.
HR
10.) Thursday: Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training
Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to noon, 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 & 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 here.
Additional Information: staffdev@louisville.edu.
11.) November 16 email archiving deadline postponed
After listening to your feedback and further assessing short- and long-term collective email storage needs, IT has rescinded the Nov. 16 archiving deadline. We have already identified a simpler, more customer-friendly solution that will provide seamless archiving and easy access to archived mail using customizable settings. IT expects to implement this new system in early spring 2016 and will work with stakeholders to better align our new archiving approach with UofL email retention policies and customer needs. More communication will be forthcoming.
Faculty
12.) Faculty: Identify teaching strategies for your Generation Z students
Nov. 9, noon – 1 p.m. (note: lunch will be available at 11:30 a.m.), Delphi Center, Ekstrom Library
While Millennials may have been the most-researched generation in history, we’re only now beginning to consider the next crop of incoming college students – Generation Z (students born from the mid-90s to late 2000s). Awareness of this generation’s traits, cultural and educational context, and background can help us design more effective courses and programs. Lunch is served so pre-registration is required.
Additional Information and to register: Website.
13.) Faculty – Last chance to register: Explore how to write learning objectives that are measurable, observable, and learner-centered
Nov. 2, noon to 1 p.m. (note: lunch will be available at 11:30 a.m. Presenters will also stay an extra 30 minutes until 1:30 p.m. for additional hands-on practice and support.), Delphi Center, Ekstrom Library
One of the first things our students want to know is: What am I going to learn in this course? This is not the same as What will this course cover? Clearly describing what will be learned is the vital first step in creating a rich and meaningful educational experience. This workshop will provide you with a primer on how to write learning objectives that are measurable, observable, and learner-centered. Lunch is served so pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register: Website.
14.) Food truck schedule for Belknap this week
This week’s food truck schedule for Belknap Campus:
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Canceled due to weather forecast.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Mark’s Feed Store, College of Business, 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29: Johnny’s Diner Car, Speed/Duthie, 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
15.) Open retirement party for Eunice Barbour
Oct. 27, 1 to 2 p.m., University Club, Mary Bingham Room
Free
After 44 years of dedicated service to the university, Eunice Barbour will be retiring. Please stop by and congratulate and wish Eunice well.
Additional Information: Leslie Parker, 852-6166.
16.) Trick or Treat with the Greeks
Oct. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Community Park
Free
The fraternity and sorority life community is hosting a safe and fun trick or treating extravaganza for the children of faculty, staff, and students. There will be fun games, delicious treats, and trick-or-treating along Greek Row!
Additional Information: Jenna Lyons; 502-852-8172.
17.) RSVP today for the 3rd Annual Research Meets Activism Breakfast
Nov. 5, 9 a.m., The Yearlings Club- 4309 W. Broadway
Free. Registration is required.
The panel topic is “The Limits of a Civil Rights Framework in Today’s Movements for Racial and Social Justice”. Three local scholars and activists, Attica Scott, Ashley Belcher, and Trinidad Jackson, will discuss topics followed by a Q &A and closing commentary by lecturer Dr. Carol Anderson. RSVP by October 29.
Additional Information: Dionne Griffiths, (502) 852-6142, louisville.edu/braden
18.) 9th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture
Nov. 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Playhouse, Belknap Campus
Free. Open to the public.
Dr. Carol Anderson, Emory University historian, will deliver the lecture titled “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide.” Anderson’s work garnered attention outside of academia in the past year with her op-ed in the Washington Post about Ferguson and white rage. A reception and book signing will follow.
Additional Information: Dionne Griffiths, (502) 852-6142, louisville.edu/braden
19.) Opening the door to the future of fair housing
Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Louisville Free Public Library- Main Branch, Centennial Room
Free, public
Local advocates of fair and affordable housing will explore implications for Louisville regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on fair housing.
Additional Information: Nia Holt, (502) 852-6142.
20.) Career SPORTSFEST is Nov. 6
Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., SRC Multi-purpose Room
This event will feature up to 20 different sport industry businesses seeking interns and employees. The SPAD Career SportsFest will be a great opportunity for students to meet, network and possibly interview with sport teams and sport organizations from around the region. The event will offer speed interview sessions, question and answer opportunities, local and national sport business speakers, networking opportunities and lunch.
Additional Information: Gary Bernstein, 852-5039.
Talks/Seminars
21.) Physiology Seminar scheduled
Oct. 27, 11:45 a.m. Baxter I Auditorium
The Department of Physiology Seminar Series presents, “Novel Mechanisms of Pain Modifiers in Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease,” by Kalpna Gupta, PhD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, University of Minnesota Medical School.23
Additional Information: Website.
22.) Nicholas Tampio discusses Democracy and National Education Standards
Oct. 28, 6 p.m., Gheens Science Hall and Rausch Planetarium
Free
Nicholas Tampio is Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University. He enters into the debate about whether democracies should adopt national education standards, arguing that national education standards tend to disempower communities, teachers, and students and thus work against the democratic principle of autonomy. The talk sheds light on contemporary debates about the Common Core, the Next Generation Science Standards, and the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies.
Additional Information: Presented by the Commonwealth Center for the Humanities & Society in partnership with UofL’s College of Human Education & Human Development and the Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium. For more information, visit http://louisville.edu/cchs/cchs-distinguished-visiting-speakers/tampio or call 502-852-8977.
Grand Rounds
23.) Endocrinology
Oct. 28, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038
Please join us as Karl C. Golnik, MD, professor of ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati, UofL professor of ophthalmology, chairman, department of ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Eye institute, presents “Neurosarcoidosis: Neuro-ophthalmic Manifestations & Treatment.”
Additional Information: Kelly Galiette at kelly.galiette@louisville.edu or call 852-5237.
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