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Here’s what was posted to UofLNews on Thursday, May 12, 2016:
- Thrice is nice for Sanders family: Siblings Sara, Matt and Jon will earn medical, law and social work degrees Saturday. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
More than 1,800 UofL students are expected to take part in the May 14 commencement at the KFC Yum! Center. Overall, about 3,000 students will finish their degrees this semester.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Health and Wellness
1.) GHN’s ‘Feel Like a Million Challenge’
Miscellaneous
- Friends and Family Campus Visit scheduled
- Freshman Orientation Information Summit
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
4.) 8th annual Advances in Neurology
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Health and Wellness
1.) GHN’s ‘Feel Like a Million Challenge’
May 17
Due to an error, the marketing campaign was launched a few days too soon. Please re-visit this site on Tuesday, May 17 and we will have things ready to go. It will be worth the wait – as we are certain you will enjoy this exciting 12-week program.
Additional Information: Kendria Rice-Locket, 502-852-2636
Miscellaneous
2.) Friends and Family Campus Visit scheduled
Tuesday, June 7, 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Student Activities Center, 301B
Do you have a son or daughter who is a high school student? Then the Office of Undergraduate Admissions has the ideal Campus Visit Program for you both! Jenny Sawyer, executive director of admissions, will lead an information session about the application and enrollment process. This will be followed by a 90-minute walking tour by one of our current student ambassadors! Parking is available on Belknap campus. Space is limited and registration is required.
Additional Information: Website, Registration, Kristin Ellis, 502-852-5516
3.) Freshman Orientation Information Summit
Monday, May 23, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Student Activities Center, Floyd Theater
Freshman Orientation runs May 31-July 8. The Orientation Summit will provide last minute information on schedules, attendee numbers, updates, and more. If you believe you would benefit from attending this information session please RSVP.
Additional Information: Toree Parrish, 502-852-3902
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
4.) 8th annual Advances in Neurology
Saturday, May 21, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Churchill Downs Derby and Oaks rooms Free for UofL faculty, staff, residents and students, UofL Physicians nurses, and members of the Commonwealth Neurological Society and $40 for all others
The event is held in conjunction with the annual spring meeting of the Commonwealth Neurological Society. This year’s focus will be on Movement Disorders and Multiple Sclerosis, two of the more challenging therapeutic areas in neurology.
Additional Information: Registration, Angela Thornton
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