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Here’s what was featured on UofLNews on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016:
- New Faculty Senate Chair Enid Trucios-Haynes committed to diversity, transparency. Read more.
- UofL professor co-edits comprehensive book on global mental health nursing. Read more.
- UofL is ‘All in for Algebra’ with Carrol County Schools math program. Read more.
- Photos: UofL’s Yearlings Club Forum Series featured Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Sunday. View here.
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Did You Know?
The “k” in Belknap is silent. UofL’s Belknap campus is named after a prominent business family in Louisville in the 1800s. According to the Filson Historical Society, former uses of UofL’s Belknap property included a cemetery, a Civil War hospital and a correctional facility for children.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Miscellaneous
1.) Free flu shots today in Miller IT
2.) Online info session: Master of Science in Social Work
3.) Belknap iRIS presentation scheduled
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
4.) Mathematics Colloquium Series focuses on applications of finite mixture modeling
5.) Innovative Career Paths topic of discussion
6.) Dept. of Family and Geriatric Medicine presents the Gheens Lecture
7.) Center for Predictive Medicine Seminar Series continues today
8.) Bioengineering Dept. Seminar Series continues
Training and Workshops
9.) Active Shooter Training today
10.) Retirement workshop: Halfway There: A retirement checkup
11.) EndNote for Beginners workshop set at Ekstrom Library
Studies
12.) Asthma in older adults research study
Health and Wellness
13.) Raise your fitness bar with Barre Basics
14.) Join the dance party with Get Healthy Now’s Zumba
Grand Rounds
15.) Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Julio Ramirez
16.) Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) Free flu shots today in Miller IT
Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Miller IT (Bigelow Hall)
Flu shots are free to students, faculty, and staff ($5 for retirees). A full schedule and a consent form are available online. Download, print and complete the consent form for fastest service. You must have your UofL ID with you to get a free flu shot.
2.) Online info session: Master of Science in Social Work
October 13, 6 p.m., online; free
Join our online info session to learn more about UofL’s top ranked, CSWE accredited Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program. Hear all about what makes our program stand out and get answers to application questions.
Additional Information: Website, email, 800-871-8635
3.) Belknap iRIS presentation scheduled
September 27, 12-1 p.m., Shumaker 139
Dr. Ron Gregg, PhD and chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, will present “eProposal: Electronic Submission of Grants at UofL with iRIS – No More PCFs.” This presentation is sponsored by the Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation. A light lunch will be provided.
Additional Information: 852-8006, email
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
4.) Mathematics Colloquium Series focuses on applications of finite mixture modeling
September 23, 3-4 p.m., Natural Sciences 333
Professor Xuwen Zhu of the University of Louisville Mathematics Department will present “Finite mixture modeling and model-based clustering.” Applications of finite mixture modeling are found in almost all research areas due to its flexibility in describing a wide range of phenomena. We discuss model-based clustering under the assumption of a 1-1 correspondence between clusters and model components; each group of data can be seen as a sample from some underlying distribution. Refreshments follow.
Additional Information: Email
5.) Innovative Career Paths topic of discussion
September 27, 12-1:30 p.m., Room 275, Brandeis School of Law, Belknap Campus
Washington, DC-based attorney Andrew Morton is chair of law firm Handler Thayer’s sports and entertainment law group. He works with public figures who want to maximize their social impact. His presentation will educate students about the law of philanthropy and broaden their vision of career possibilities.
Additional Information: Goldburn Maynard, 852-5563
6.) Dept. of Family and Geriatric Medicine presents the Gheens Lecture
October 7, 12-1 p.m., Instructional Building (B Building), Room 215, HSC
“The Inner Lives of Physicians: Addressing Burnout, Quality of Care and the Goals of Medicine” will be presented by Dr. Ronald Epstein. Lunch will be served to the first 150 who make a reservation. Learn more and register online.
Additional Information: Leigh Ann Black, 852-3320
7.) Center for Predictive Medicine Seminar Series continues today
September 21, noon to 1 p.m., CTR 124
The Center for Predictive Medicine Seminar Series presents “Treg response in Periodontal Diseases during Pregnancy” by Shuang Liang, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Louisville Dental-Oral Immunology and Infectious Diseases. Open to HSC Faculty, Staff and Students. Pizza and drinks provided. Limited seating.
Additional Information: Cathy L. St. Clair, 852-5596
8.) Bioengineering Department Seminar Series continues
Sept. 22, noon to 1:30 p.m., Vogt Building, Room 311
The Bioengineering Department Seminar Series continues with the topic, “Development of Targeted Therapeutics and Delivery Vehicles to Limit Pathogen Colonization of the Oral Cavity,” presented by Dr. Donald Demuth, an oral microbiologist who studies the mechanisms that contribute to the formation and development of microbial biofilms. The long term goal of his research is to develop approaches that can control these processes for the treatment of common oral diseases such as periodontitis.
Additional Information: Nancy Hansford
Training and Workshops
9.) Active Shooter Training today
September 21, 9-10 a.m., Human Resources – Training Room
We hope we never encounter an active shooter situation on our campus, but we know preparation and planning can help reduce the negative impacts in case such an event occurs. Please join us in the for our Active Shooter Training where we will discuss how you can respond, developing the Survival Mindset, and what you can expect from law enforcement officers. Each class will be full at 50 participants, so please register online.
Additional Information: Website, email
10.) Retirement workshop: Halfway There: A retirement checkup
September 27, 10-11 a.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library; 3-4 p.m., Instructional (B) Building, Room B102, HSC Campus; Free to faculty, staff and retirees
Our TIAA workshop leader will provide information to help you assess where you should be on the path to reaching your financial goals and how to help get back on track if you’re behind. Discover how much you should be saving; what’s competing for retirement savings today, and how to reallocate to pursue the life you envision tomorrow. Sessions on Belknap and HSC. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 26 via the website link below. Presented by TIAA.
Additional Information: Laura McDaniels, website
11.) EndNote for Beginners workshop set at Ekstrom Library
October 3, 10-11:30 a.m., Room W103, Ekstrom Library, Belknap Campus; Free to the UofL community
Want to get started with EndNote, the citation management software program freely available to all UofL faculty, staff, and students? Come to the workshop where we will cover downloading the program, importing citations, working with MS Word, and syncing with EndNoteWeb. The workshop is limited to 10.
Additional Information: Website
Studies
12.) Asthma in older adults research study
IRB# 13.0419
If you have asthma and are at least 60 years old you may qualify for this longitudinal study that will examine the environmental and personal factors in asthma control. Participants must be not a current smoker or have other lung diseases. Participants will be compensated. This study is being conducted by Dr. Barbara Polivka.
Additional Information: Email, website, 852-2273
Health and Wellness
13.) Raise your fitness bar with Barre Basics
Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:10-1 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Barre Basics uses a combination of postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like Yoga and Pilates. You will focus on isometric strength training combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. Suitable for all fitness levels. First class is always free.
Additional Information: Group fitness schedule, 852-7755
14.) Join the dance party with Get Healthy Now’s Zumba
Mondays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.; Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym; Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Take the “work” out of workout and dance for great fitness. We combine Latin, hip hop and International music with fun and exciting dance moves to boost your heart rate and burn calories. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Additional Information: Group fitness schedule, 852-7755
Grand Rounds
15.) Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Julio Ramirez
September 22, 8 a.m., Ambulatory Care Building auditorium
Medicine Grand Round features Julio A. Ramirez, MD, FACP, professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at UofL. Dr. Ramirez will present “Intravascular Infections and the Heroin Epidemic in Kentucky” focusing on reviewing current data on heroin use in Kentucky, the pathogenesis of intravascular infections, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of endocarditis, and current challenges in management of patients with heroin use and intravascular infections.
Additional Information: Jason Puckett, 852-1825
16.) Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds
No CMGR today. The next CMGR speaker is September 28. Rachel Keith, PhD, APRN, assistant professor of Medicine; Diabetes & Obesity Center; University of Louisville. Dr. Keith will present “E-Cigarettes: Friend or Foe?” On October 5, Ali J. Marian, MD, professor in Cardiovascular Research, director, Center for Cardiovascular Genetic Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Marian will present, “Sir William Osler and Modern Genetic-Based Precision Medicine.”
Additional Information: Monica Sivori, 852-1162, website
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