DID YOU KNOW?
The flood of Aug. 4, 2009, damaged 92 of the university’s 150 buildings, causing about $21 million worth of damage. It was the result of a record 7.2 inches of rain that fell in 78 minutes in the morning and stands as the worst flood in the history of the university. The flood also devastated the main Louisville Free Public Library and the Kentucky Derby Museum. View photos here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Health and Wellness
1.) Make a splash with Get Healthy Now water fitness
Miscellaneous
2.) R25 upgrade to 25Live this month
3.) Register today for University Business Training
4.) Discounted seats available for Project Management Fundamentals seminar
5.) Applications for 2014-2015 GTA Academy now open
6.) Faculty/Staff Discount: 2014 UofL Soccer Season Tickets at Lynn Stadium
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Health and Wellness
1.) Make a splash with Get Healthy Now water fitness
Tuesdays and Thursdays for fall semester, noon to 12:45 p.m., Natatorium
Free, UofL employees, retirees and their spouse/QA
Looking for a form of exercise that is easy on the joints and big on fun? Join Get Healthy Now for the fall semester of water fitness! Laura Feese, certified aquatic instructor with 25-plus years of experience, leads a progressive water workout for GHN’s Water Fitness classes. Ideal for all fitness levels and no swimming skills needed (hair can stay dry or not). Benefits include increased energy, better sleep, relief from joint pain and more. Enroll today!
Additional Information: Enrollment form, GHN@louisville.edu, 852-7755.
Miscellaneous
2.) R25 upgrade to 25Live this month
Room requests will become even easier with the upgrade to 25Live. R25 will be turned off and the new 25Live system will be available in August prior to the start of the fall semester. Stay tuned for more information and great new features.
Additional Information: Any departments that would like more information or a demonstration, email Kim Noltemeyer to schedule a time.
3.) Register today for University Business Training
Aug. 21
$1,250
The last day to register for the fall 2014 cohort of University Business Training is August 21. The UBT curriculum provides individuals working with business processes at UofL with the training they need to be effective in their positions. This certification program focuses on university financial and human resource processes and is a blend of online and in-classroom training. If you are interested in an abbreviated version of this program, you may discuss your training options with John Spence.
Additional Information: To register, please click here. For additional information, contact John Spence, 852-8855.
4.) Discounted seats available for Project Management Fundamentals seminar
Thursdays Aug. 14 to Sept. 4, 6 to 9 p.m., Shelby Campus, Founders Union Building
A limited number of seats in the Project Management Fundamentals seminar are available to UofL employees at 25 percent off the regular rate. Project management is one of the world’s fastest growing disciplines. Our world-class instructors cover topics including project planning, scope management and control, conflict management and many other skills necessary for project success.
Additional Information: Julijana Curcic for more information and to register.
5.) Applications for 2014-2015 GTA Academy now open
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 GTA Academy. The application and more information can be found here. The deadline for applications is August 26.
Additional Information: Michelle Rodems.
6.) Faculty/Staff Discount: 2014 UofL Soccer Season Tickets at Lynn Stadium
$45 General Admission, $60 Preferred ($75 per account donation) and $95 Premium ($100 per account donation)
2014 UofL Soccer Season Ticket packages will include all 21 men’s and women’s regular season home matches. Lynn Stadium will officially open on Friday, August 29 and feature a doubleheader with our women’s team hosting Ole Miss at 6 p.m. and our men’s team hosting Maryland at 8:30 p.m.
To purchase your discounted season tickets and for additional information: Dan Cerwinske, 852-0120 or click here.
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Direct questions about UofL Today to Janet Cappiello, 852-1104, or the Office of Communications and Marketing, 852-6171. The deadline for including a submission in the next day’s UofL Today email is noon.