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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on June 22, 2015:
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UofL student receives John Lewis Fellowship. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Ryleigh Vertes, a member of the Ladybirds dance team, is the big sister of Kendall Vertes, a 12-year-old who stars in the Lifetime network TV show “Dance Moms” with their mother, Jill. Read more here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) Cards Under the Stars: Big Hero 6
2.) Celebrate 50 years of Upward Bound at UofL
3.) Dr. Who battles the summertime blues
4.) Cheerio: Add some crunch to your day!
5.) Shoot for Success with Open Gym (Half Court)
6.) UofL Today publishing schedule for holiday week
7.) Tegrity to move to cloud-based service
8.) New F&A Rate Agreement set
9.) Neuroscience
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Cards Under the Stars: Big Hero 6
June 26, 6:30 p.m., on the lawn between the Natural Sciences Building and Grawemeyer Hall, movie begins at dusk
Free admission
Grab a blanket, lawn chairs and a cooler and bring the family for a screening of the film “Big Hero 6.” Let the kids enjoy our inflatable park, play games, “Big Hero 6” photo area and other activities. Bring a picnic or purchase concessions from Sweet ‘N’ Savory and POLLO food trucks. And don’t forget, Cards Under the Stars returns July 24 with the 2015 live-action film “Cinderella.”
Additional Information: Watch calendar for additional information and weather updates if needed. Contact Brandy Warren, 852-6171.
2.) Celebrate 50 years of Upward Bound at UofL
June 27, 8 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Louisville Airport
$30
University of Louisville Upward Bound alumni and former staff members are encouraged to come out to help celebration 50 years of service on the Belknap Campus. The cost of attendance will include dinner and entertainment.
Additional Information: Mary D. Thorpe, 852-6719; louisville.edu/uoflssop
3.) Dr. Who battles the summertime blues
Various dates beginning July 11, 7 p.m., Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium
Free for UofL staff, faculty and students
What is the perfect prescription for summertime blues? Indulge in Dr. Who, Season 3, starring David Tenant. Whovians can relax in the cool comfort of the planetarium while binge-watching the non-human, human-looking, non-Rx-writing doctor fight evil. July 11: Episodes 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 July 18: Episodes 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6 July 25: Episodes 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9 August 1: Episodes 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13 Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Additional Information: Kim Whitehead, 852-6665.
4.) Cheerio: Add some crunch to your day!
M-F 6a-9p; Sat 9a-5p; Sun 12-5, Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
No monthly membership fee for UofL employees
Enjoy free samples of a tasty treat from your friends at Get Healthy Now. Between now and July 2, stop by the GHN Wellness Center for a great workout and a healthy snack. Let our professional staff support you as your exercise your best self this summer. Your spouse/QA can join you for $10/month. Members can bring a guest for $5/day or $20/week (age 18+). Better health, more energy, increased strength and muscle tone — make good progress on wellness goals this summer with GHN’s support!
Additional Information: ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.
5.) Shoot for Success with Open Gym (Half Court)
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Friday also 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 2 to 4 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Free for employees, retirees and their spouses/QAs
Whether you’re looking to play, practice or just shoot some hoops, we have open gym hours for basketball fun. Check out a basketball at the front desk and hoop it up!
Additional Information: Website; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755
6.) UofL Today publishing schedule for holiday week
UoL Today will not be published on Friday, July 3. Announcements for the Monday, July 6 edition of UofL Today must be submitted by noon on Thursday, July 2.
Additional Information: Janet Cappiello, 852-1104.
7.) Tegrity to move to cloud-based service
This summer Tegrity, the university’s lecture-capture system, will be moved from the UofL data center to Tegrity’s cloud-based hosting service. Tegrity videos with a creation date of January 2013 and newer will be copied over to the new system. The move should be seamless to all users. To keep recordings created before January 2013, please download the directions below. The final move will occur during Tegrity’s regular maintenance window in July.
Additional Information: Contact UofL Blackboard Support with any questions at bbsupport@louisville.edu or 852-8833. Download PDF directions to copy Tegrity recordings: http://uofl.me/1K6ciya
8.) New F&A Rate Agreement set
The University of Louisville/University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc. recently received a new federally negotiated indirect cost Rate Agreement that is to be applied when submitting proposals to sponsoring agencies for awards anticipated to be effective as of July 1, 2015 or later. The new agreement increases the rate for on-campus organized research from 50% to 53% effective 7/1/2015 through 6/30/2016 and to 54% effective 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2018.
Additional Information: Website.
9.) Neuroscience
June 25, 8 to 9a.m., School of Nursing, Room 2034
Free
Dr. Darryl Kaelin, chief, associate professor and residency director, division of physical medicine and rehabilitation, department of neurosurgery, will present Disorders of Consciousness: Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes at this week’s Grand Rounds. MDs and DOs will receive 1 CME credit for attendance, and RNs will receive 1.2 CEU credits. Continental breakfast will be served.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins; 407-3226.
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