November 14, 2016 Announcements

February 7, 2017

Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

DID YOU KNOW

UofL’s Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium has a traveling dome, called the Owsley Brown II Portable Planetarium, which is used to offer elementary students an immersive educational experience designed around the framework of the Next Generation Science Standards. A fundraiser will be held Nov. 16 to raise funds to send the portable planetarium to Bloom Elementary School.

FACULTY AND STAFF NOTABLES

Dr. Gary L. Gregg, II, holds the Mitch McConnell Chair in Leadership at UofL and is the director of the McConnell Center. He is also the author or editor of six books, including “Securing Democracy: Why We Have an Electoral College.” Gregg was quoted in the New York Times last week because of his expertise on the electoral college.

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

UofL Today with Mark Hebert

WHAS-TV, Great Day Live

Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Segments can be found on YouTube. WLKY-TV also runs the UofL stories on their Saturday morning newscasts
Nov. 14 – Researchers and doctors at UofL have developed a simple, inexpensive breath test for lung cancer.

Radio Show

Airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on 93.9 FM TheVille; replayed on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Podcasts of all radio programs can be found on SoundCloud.

Nov. 14 – Dr. Erika Ruth discusses the heroin epidemic; Business prof. Bruce Kemelgor and UofL grad Ben Goldenberg talk about UofL College of Business’ MBA students providing free consulting to local businesses and non-profits; Brock Burton – student in entrepreneurship program; Nov. 15 –Amy Acklin is director of the UofL Marching Band; Frank Dikotter, guest of Schnatter Center, discusses China’s economy and trade with U.S.; English Prof. Andrew Rabin tells us about UofL’s role in “Will in the Ville.”

Metro TV and KET KY – The Kentucky Channel

(Metro TV – Ch. 99 on UVerse, Ch. 25 on TWC): Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30, Thursday 6:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 p.m. (KET KY – Ch. 192 on TWC, other channels): Thursdays at 5 p.m. Metro TV shows can be found on YouTube.

This week: Dr. Erika Ruth discusses the heroin epidemic, what it’s doing to families and local treatment programs; Bruce Kemelgor and UofL grad Ben Goldenberg talk about UofL College of Business’ MBA students providing free consulting to local businesses and non-profits; Brock Burton – student in entrepreneurship program.

Miscellaneous

Want to support local business? Join the Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour

Dec. 2, 8 a.m. start, meet at University Club; $40
UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants on the sixth annual Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour. Registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation to more than a dozen shops on East Market Street (NULU), Fourth Street, Frankfort Avenue and Butchertown. Register online.
Additional Information: Brandy Warren, 852-8025

Street closure alert for Tuesday

On Tuesday, November 15, 3rd Street will be closed from Eastern Parkway to Winkler Avenue between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The street closure is needed to allow repairs on the railroad. TARC Route #94 will detour during this time. The only affected bus stop location will be on 3rd Street just south of Eastern Parkway, directly across from Reynolds Lofts.

Additional Information: 852-7275

New name for pediatric facilities, medical practices and services

Norton Healthcare’s pediatric facilities, practices and services has undergone a name change. The new name will be listed on all internal and external documents (including, informed consent documents, patient materials, etc). The Norton Healthcare Research Office will notify researchers with projects using a pediatric facility that study documents will require modification to reflect the change. All changes must be approved by the Institutional Review Board prior to Dec. 31.
Additional Information: 502-629-3119, email

Information session: Master’s in Higher Education Administration

November 14, 7:30 p.m., online
Join our online info session to find out how you can propel your higher education career further, and how online learning can help you fit education in your busy schedule. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and network with peers.
Additional Information: Website, email, 800-871-8635

Announcing 2016 Graduate Student Appreciation Week

November 14-18
Graduate Student Appreciation Week gives us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate graduate students, while supporting your continued success. SIGS joins many other campus offices to recognize graduate students. Lunches, coffee or cider breaks, and many other events are all a part of the week. A full schedule of events, along with daily updates can be found on the SIGS website http://louisville.edu/graduate/current-students/graduate-student-recognition/graduate-student-appreciation-week
Additional Information: Dr. Michelle Rodems

Campus Housing Fall Affiliate information fair

November 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Red Barn
Interested in living off campus next year? Campus Housing’s affiliate communities are designed to meet the unique needs of students after their first year and provide services that support student success. Food provided.
Additional Information: Amy Chambers, 502-854-3767

Information session: Masters Programs in Urban Planning, Public Administration, and Sustainability

November 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m., W104 Ekstrom Library
Do you want to make positive change happen in your city? The Department of Urban and Public Affairs offers graduate degree programs in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Sustainabiity and Real Estate Development.
Additional Information: Yani Vozos, 852-8002

Celebrating International Diversity and Success

November 19, 6-9 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Student Activities Center; Students: $5; Staff and Faculty: $10; General admission: $15
This year we recognize Wesley Korir, a former international student athlete and member of the Kenyan Parliament. Limited space. Tickets available at the International Center.

Additional Information: 852-6604, email

Training and Workshops

PLAN offers workshop on the fundamentals of course design for GTAs

November 16, 3:30- 4:30 p.m., Room 105, Houchens Building, Belknap Campus
This interactive session will provide you with the opportunity to learn and think through the fundamentals of course design. Using hands on exercises and exploratory prompts, you will consider how course goals, assignments, exams and other course components fit together. Bring an existing syllabus, or bring the topic/description of a new course you wish to design from scratch.
Additional Information: PLAN website, calendar listing

PLAN offers mock interview session for graduate students

November 17, 1-3 p.m., Room 105, Houchens Building, Belknap Campus
Curious about the academic job interview process? Come watch a graduate student be mock interviewed by professionals who regularly interview candidates. Following the interview, the professionals will share feedback with the group and the candidate and the audience will have a chance to ask questions.
Additional Information: PLAN website, calendar listing

PLAN hosts workshop to help grad students organize large-scale writing projects

November 18, 2-3 p.m., Room 105, Houchens Building, Belknap Campus
This workshop will offer strategies for how to approach a large-scale writing project and will offer suggestions and tips for getting started on your project, making consistent progress, working with committee member comments, and staying motivated.
Additional Information: PLAN website, calendar listing

Research Grant Writing Workshop through the Delphi Center

January 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. TILL Classroom, 3rd floor Ekstrom Library, Belknap Campus; University Employees: $197.50; Non-employees: $395
Learn how to secure funding for your research during this interactive workshop led by Becky Crump, GPC and Johna Rodgers, GPC, who have a combined total of 55 years of grant writing experience with institutions of higher education, non-profits, and government agencies. This workshop is for faculty and staff involved in the grant development process. You will walk away with a completed grant application, action steps for follow-up on unfunded grants, and one-hour consultation with facilitators.
Additional Information: Register online, Alex Bryant, 852-4620

Talks/Seminars/Symposiums

Biochemistry Seminar

November 14, noon, Homberger Library, HSC-A, Rm 614
Avisek Majumder, BMG Grad Student, presents “Changes in Metabolites Can Regulate the Epigenetic Landscape During the Earliest Stages of Development.”
Additional Information: Email

LGBT Health Certificate Series: Provider Panel & LGBT Healthcare

November 15, noon to 1 p.m., 500 S. Preston Street, UofL Medical School, Instructional Building B, Room B215, HSC Campus
This session will provide a panel discussion with leading health care providers in our region who will share how they have aligned their practices to be LGBT friendly and competent.
Additional Information: Chaz Briscoe, 852-2109, website

William Marshall Bullitt Memorial Lecture in Law

November 15, 4 p.m., Rom 175, Brandeis School of Law, Belknap Campus
Joan MacLeod Heminway, professor at The University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Law, will present, “Is Crowdfunding the Answer? It Depends on the Question …” This lecture describes the current crowdfunding space online and offers thoughts on how crowdfunding may become a more permanent part of business finance.
Additional Information: Website

Arts and Entertainment

UofL presents ‘King Lear’

November 10-20, 8 p.m. with 3 p.m. Sunday matinees, The Playhouse Theatre, 1911 South Third St.; $15 for general admission, $12 for faculty, alumni, seniors and non-UofL students and $8 for UofL students
The University of Louisville and Commonwealth Theatre Center unite to bring you a coproduction of Shakespeare’s tragic epic “King Lear.” There are nine shows total running November 10-20 and 17-20.
Additional Information: Blair Boyd, 852-7682

Studies

Women and men ages 18-79 needed for Anthracycline-Induced Cardiomyopathy study

IRB#15.0298
Roberto Bolli, MD and Carrie Lenneman, MD, of the UofL Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, are conducting a study using stem cell therapy vs. placebo in subjects with AIC. Women and men between the ages of 18-79 years old who were previously treated for cancer using anthracyclines and are experiencing heart failure may be eligible. Study related procedures are provided at no cost over 6-7 visits. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Additional Information: Shari Williams, 502-852-1837

Health and Wellness

Get Healthy Now Wellness Center closed for Thanksgiving

The GHN Wellness Center will close early on Wednesday, November 23 at 2 p.m., and will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal hours of operation will resume Saturday, November 26 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Additional Information: Website, email, 852-7755

Thanksgiving classics for a meatless meal

Meat doesn’t need to be the focus of your holiday meal. This year try something new by bringing more meatless dishes to the table. Make a recipe truly your own by changing up seasonings, sides, and serving styles.
Additional Information: Recipes, email, 852-7755

Start Your Mornings with Tai Chi Class

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8 a.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym; $20 Unlimited classes/semester
Discover the benefits of this ancient form of martial arts which will improve balance, agility, strength, and coordination. Suitable for all fitness levels. First class is always free.
Additional Information: Group Fitness Schedule, website, email, 852-7755

Join Get Healthy Now for lunch with Lunchtime Yoga

Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:10-1 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym; $20 Unlimited Classes/semester
Use your lunch break to relax and de-stress from the hustle and bustle of work with a Lunchtime Yoga session. Modifications for all fitness levels are provided. First class is always free.
Additional Information: Group Fitness Schedule, Website, email, 852-7755

Fit GHN’s ‘Fit in 30!’ in your busy schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym; Free
Power up your morning or lunchtime routine with an energizing, full body workout, including a variety of strength and cardio moves, all in just 30 minutes. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Additional Information: 852-7755, email, website, Group Fitness schedule

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