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Here’s what was featured on UofLNews on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016:
- Green is the new red and black: UofL again named a Sierra Club ‘Cool School.’ Read more.
- UofL takes its research to the pub. Read more.
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Did You Know?
Since 2012, the University of Louisville Division of Infectious Disease has administered age-appropriate vaccines to adult refugees. As of the end of June, close to 7,000 refugees have been immunized with more than 23,000 doses of vaccine.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Training and Workshops
1.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste training with Radiation Safety Orientation
2.) PLAN workshop for GTAs on active learning, productive discussion strategies
Miscellaneous
3.) Reminder to register for the Family & Friends Visit
4.) MPH prospective student information session scheduled
5.) Banned Books Week celebrations planned
6.) Brats, burgers on the menu at UofL Police Department student cookout
7.) Welcome back from the Office of Diversity
8.) Belknap Farmers Market open today
9.) Gray Street Farmers Market open today
Lectures/Seminars/Symposiums
10.) “Digital Mapping as Humanities Practice,” by Mark Olson, Duke University
11.) Microbiology and Immunology seminar on iron detection
12.) Monthly public lectures in astronomy featured
13.) “The State of ASNB: Where We Are, Where We Want To Be” focus of seminar
14.) HSC Research Forum: iRIS and SPIN
15.) Brown & Williamson Fall Seminar Series features Kyushu Univ. professor
Sustainability
16.) Green Tip: Fall Garden Workday Series starts Friday
Health and Wellness
17.) RSVP for Get Healthy Now’s Mind Your Health Seminar
18.) Take 20 for Get Healthy Now’s Mini Heart Walk
19.) Go with the flow with Power Vinyasa
20.) Challenge yourself with Boot Camp
21.) Pause for a morning of mindfulness
Grand Rounds
22.) Pediatric Grand Rounds
23.) Family Medicine Grand Rounds
24.) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Training and Workshops
1.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste training with Radiation Safety Orientation
(Note location change) September 8, 9 a.m. to noon, K-Wing, room 2034, HSC Campus; Free
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend the Lab Safety/Hazardous Waste session, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Recurrent training for lab employees is required every three years and may be completed in BioRAFT (online refresher training). Individuals who will work with or around radioactive materials should attend the Radiation Safety Orientation session, which is from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Bring employee/student ID number to sign in.
Additional Information: Cathy Price, 852-2956
2.) PLAN workshop for GTAs on active learning, productive discussion strategies
September 12, 1-2 p.m., Room 105, Houchens Building, Belknap Campus
Do you have a difficult time engaging your students? Ensuring the active learning of students in your class can be an ambiguous effort at best, and off-hand attempts at guiding discussion can feel unproductive. In this session, we will review what you really need to know about active learning, and how to effectively and efficiently engage your students through productive discussion and other strategies. Grad students interested in attending can register and find more info on the PLAN website.
Additional Information: PLAN website, calendar listing
Miscellaneous
3.) Reminder to register for the Family & Friends Visit
September 12, 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Room 310B, Student Activities Center, Belknap Campus
The campus visit for faculty and staff dependents is less than a week away. Be sure to register your high school student for the Family & Friends Visit to hear more about the admissions process and tour campus with a current student. Space is limited and registration is required.
Additional Information: Kristin Ellis, 852-5516, website, register online
4.) MPH prospective student information session scheduled
October 4, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 103, School of Public Health, HSC; Free
Are you interested in learning more about the Master of Public Health (MPH)? We are hosting virtual and in-person sessions throughout the next two months. More sessions are set for September 22 (virtual), October 25 (Belknap), October 21 (virtual). RSVPs can be made online.
Additional Information: Judy Hollkamp, 852-6263
5.) Banned Books Week celebrations planned
Help us celebrate Banned Books Week at the Digital Media Suite (DMS) in Ekstrom Library. Faculty, students, and staff are welcome to stop by the DMS to record their thoughts on their favorite “banned” or challenged book. The DMS is available to meet: Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 14, 1-3 p.m.; Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to noon.
Additional Information: Website, email
6.) Brats, burgers on the menu at UofL Police Department student cookout
Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Floyd Street garage plaza, between the police station and Commonwealth Credit Union
The UofL Police Department will fire up the grill to feed students, faculty and staff Monday, Sept. 12, at the department’s annual Student Cookout. The free event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to free brats, burgers and sides, the event will feature music and door prizes.
7.) Welcome back from the Office of Diversity
Check out the welcome message from the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs, available online.
8.) Belknap Farmers Market open today
Sept. 8, 3:30-6 p.m., 3rd Street and Brandeis Avenue
Some items available today include: whole chickens, eggs, lamb, gray oyster and chicken of the woods mushrooms, pork, ground sausage, Italian sausage, spare ribs, pork chops, piggy link breakfast sausage, honey, creamed honey, peanut butter, honey spread, baby bok choy, amaranth, arugula, handmade soaps, lotions, laundry detergent and many other great items. Chef Mat Shalenko will be joining the market to do cooking demonstrations.
Additional Information: Email, website
9.) Gray Street Farmers Market open today
Thursdays through Oct. 27, rain or shine, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 400 block of East Gray Street
Some items available today include: various baked goods, peaches, apples, melons, bell peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, squash, zucchini, beans, cucumbers, red raspberries and onions; kettle corn, honey, maple syrup, jams, sauces and pickled items; and all natural soaps, lotions, bug spray, and alcohol-free hand sanitizer. Lunch: Chef Maria’s Greek Deli, Kentucky Taco Company, and Pollo.
Additional Information: Facebook, website
Lectures/Seminars/Symposiums
10.) “Digital Mapping as Humanities Practice,” by Mark Olson, Duke University
September 15, 4 p.m., Humanities Room 100
Digital mapping is a powerful and popular toolkit in digital humanities. In this talk, Mark Olson will introduce a range of techniques and technologies that reflect the current state of the art. What kinds of humanities questions to these tools enable and sustain? What are their limits? Drawing on visual and media studies, he will conclude by inviting discussion on some of the epistemological implications of mapping-as-method.
Additional Information: Tracy Heightchew
11.) Microbiology and Immunology seminar on iron detection
September 8, noon to 1 p.m., HSC, Clinical Translational Research Building, Room 124
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series presents, “Mechanisms of iron detection and uptake by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans,” by Hazel Ozuna, PhD candidate in the lab of Don Demuth, PhD.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208
12.) Monthly public lectures in astronomy featured
September 8, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Room 112, Natural Science Building; Free
Members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy are giving monthly public lectures on current research or topics in the news. On Sept. 8, Dr. Lutz Haberzettl will discuss “Telescopes – Astronomers’ Eyes on the Universe,” and Dr. Tim Dowling will talk about “The Juno Mission at Jupiter” on Nov 10. Faculty, staff, students, members of the public and elementary/middle/high school students are welcome.
Additional Information: Gerard Williger, website
13.) “The State of ASNB: Where We Are, Where We Want To Be” focus of seminar
September 8, 4 p.m., Baxter 1 Auditorium
Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology presents William Guido, PhD, professor and chair of ASNB. The title of his seminar is “The State of ASNB: Where We Are, Where We Want To Be.”
Additional Information: Michelle Brady-Ahlers, 852-5165
14.) HSC Research Forum: iRIS and SPIN
September 13, 12-1 p.m., CTRB Room 124
The HSC Research Forum will feature two talks. 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.” and Will Metcalf from the EVPRI’s Office will discuss “SPIN & Help Finding Funding.” This forum is co-sponsored by the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Vice Dean for Research, School of Medicine.
Additional Information: 852-7794, email
15.) Brown & Williamson Fall Seminar Series features Kyushu Univ. professor
September 9, 4 p.m., Chemistry Building, Room LL-16
Kazunari Yoshizawa, PhD, Kyushu University, will present “Quantum Chemical Studies for Developing Innovative Catalysts.”
Additional Information: Sherry Nalley 852-6798
Sustainability
16.) Green Tip: Fall Garden Workday Series starts Friday
September 9, 2-3 p.m., Garden Commons, Cultural Center, Belknap Campus
Did you know that UofL has on-campus organic gardens and a greenhouse where you can experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of fresh, free, hyper-local food year-round? Staff and students are always welcome to get involved and faculty can use the gardens as a teaching tool or research space for sustainability topics. A fall series of workshops and group workdays will be held every other Friday, 2-3 p.m. at the Garden Commons (Cultural Center).
Additional Information: Campus Gardens, Facebook, Ellie Miller, 502-758-3834
Health and Wellness
17.) RSVP for Get Healthy Now’s Mind Your Health Seminar
Sept. 12, 12-12:30 p.m., Room 158, Burhan’s Hall, Shelby Campus; Sept. 15, 12-12:30 p.m., Room 2034, Nursing/K-Wing Building, HSC Campus; Free for UofL employees, retirees and spouse/QA
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Find out what you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease. You’ll learn the causes, controllable and uncontrollable risks of heart disease, and lifestyle choices for a healthy heart.
For More Information
Additional Information: Facebook, website, email, 852-7755
18.) Take 20 for Get Healthy Now’s Mini Heart Walk
Sept. 9, 12:30-12:50 p.m., Kornhauser Plaza, HSC Campus; Sept. 16, 12:30-12:50 p.m., Cardinal Park Track, Belknap Campus; Free for UofL Employees, Retirees, Spouse/QA
Get warmed up and ready for the 2016 AHA Kentuckiana Heart Walk by joining our GHN walking group for a half mile route on both Belknap and HSC campuses. Learn walking and hydration tips from our certified health fitness specialists during the walk. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Additional Information: Facebook, website, email, 852-7755
19.) Go with the flow with Power Vinyasa
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym; Price: $40 Unlimited Classes/semester
Power Vinyasa is a powerful, energetic form of yoga designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body through flowing sequences while connecting your breathing with your movements. It incorporates strength, flexibility, balance, and cardio to build your physical and mental stamina. Modifications provided for all fitness levels. First class is always free.
Additional Information: Group fitness schedule, Facebook, website, email, 852-7755
20.) Challenge yourself with Boot Camp
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym; Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Boot Camp is a fun and high-intensity interval training workout that incorporates strength, cardio and sport movements. This class is designed for maximum calorie burn and to challenge your mind and body. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Additional Information: Group fitness schedule, Facebook, website, email, 852-7755
21.) Pause for a morning of mindfulness
September 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Earth & Spirit Center, 1924 Newburg Rd.; $10, employees, spouses and QAs
Join Paul Salmon, PhD, Certified MBSR and Yoga Instructor, and Paula Kommor, Harvard Mind/Body Medical Institute and KORU Mindfulness Trained Instructor, for a quiet morning to practice body awareness, breath awareness, and mindful movement. Morning of Mindfulness is sponsored by Get Healthy Now and UofL’s Psychological Services Center. These sessions were created as refreshers for those who have already taken part in any mindfulness course and would like to revive their practice.
Additional Information: Register online
Grand Rounds
22.) Pediatric Grand Rounds
September 9, 8 a.m., Norton Hospital, 2nd Floor Auditorium
This Friday, please join us for a pediatric grand rounds featuring Brit Anderson, MD. Anderson is assistant professor in the division of emergency medicine at the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics. She will present, “The Pediatrician Advocate: What Can We Do About Sexual Abuse?”
Additional Information: Brittney Luckett, 502-629-8828
23.) Family Medicine Grand Rounds
September 9, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jewish Hospital, Bottigheimer Auditorium
Karen Krigger, MD, associate professor, UofL Family & Geriatric Medicine, will present, “Lead Toxicity in Adults and Children: Do We Still Have to Worry?” CME category 1 is available for both AAFP & ACCME accreditation.
Additional Information: Melissa Garrett, 852-5499
24.) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds
September 9, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Baxter I Research Building, lower level, auditorium
Please join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as we welcome Timothy C. Ford, DPM, Director Podiatric Residency & Fellowship Training, Jewish Hospital, Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville. Dr. Ford will lecture on “Nerve Entrapment of the Foot and Ankle, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and Morton’s Neuroma.
Additional Information: Monica Welsh, 852-6902
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