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Here’s what was posted to the UofL Today website on April 29, 2015:
· PHOTOS: Goodbye Dr. Willihnganz! Hundreds of staff, faculty and students said goodbye to outgoing Provost Dr. Shirley Willihnganz on Wednesday at the Red Barn. View here.
DID YOU KNOW?
When you raise a glass at Churchill Downs this week, chances are the drink in your hand was made by a UofL Army ROTC Cadet volunteer working to fund programs for the upcoming year. The Cadets raise about $19,000 in three days during Derby week (“Thurby,” the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby) by volunteering in the assembly line that creates those famous Mint Juleps and Lilys, and also getting the beer iced and ready to be sold. Each day, 60 UofL Cadets work 12-hour shifts. They have done this for about 10 years and it is their only fundraiser – the money earned is enough to fund various activities throughout the year such as commissioning ceremonies and the Military Ball.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Events
1.) Meet the 2015 top scholars
2.) Sign up now for the 5th annual Open Walls exhibit
Health and Wellness
3.) HSC Fitness Center summer schedule released
4.) Student Recreation Center summer schedule released
5.) Student Recreation Center to be cleaned
Conferences
6.) Announcing the 1st annual Twisted Pink Foundation Conference on metastatic breast cancer
7.) Advances in Neurology: The Maturing Mind
Miscellaneous
8.) Come to the Latin American and Latino Studies Garden Party
Grand Rounds
9.) Neuroscience
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Events
1.) Meet the 2015 top scholars
May 5, 11 a.m., Shumaker Research Building
Russia. Scotland. Morocco. Thailand. Cuba. UofL’s 2015 prestigious student scholarship winners—including seven Fulbrights—will soon head off to these and other far-flung destinations. The entire campus community is invited to join university administrators at 11 a.m., May 5, Shumaker Research Building, to meet the scholars and celebrate their achievements.
2.) Sign up now for the 5th annual Open Walls exhibit
Exhibit June 5-26, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Photographic Archives gallery, Ekstrom Library lower level
Registration due May 28, 5 p.m.
The 2015 Open Walls exhibit of artwork by UofL faculty and staff is scheduled for June 5 to 26 in the Photographic Archives gallery in the lower level of Ekstrom Library. The exhibit, which is in its fifth year, is an opportunity for faculty and staff who are not professional or exhibited artists to share their work. All media (i.e., paintings, photographs, woodworking, mixed media, fiber arts, jewelry, crafts) is accepted. Click on these links for the guidelines and the registration form.
Additional Information: Janet Cappiello, 852-1104. Video from the 2014 Open Walls exhibit.
Health and Wellness
3.) HSC Fitness Center summer schedule released
New hours of operation will begin Saturday, May 2: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Additional Information: http://louisville.edu/intramurals
4.) Student Recreation Center summer schedule released
The Student Recreation Center will be open on the following schedule beginning Wednesday, May 6: Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 7 p.m
Additional Information: http://louisville.edu/intramurals
5.) Student Recreation Center to be cleaned
May 4-6, Student Recreation Center
The Student Recreation Center will be undergoing a cleaning next Monday through Wednesday. At different times, various areas of the facility will be closed. All activities will be kept available but not all areas of the building. For example both weight rooms will not be closed at the same time and all cardio areas will not be closed at the same time. We encourage all faculty and staff members to continue participation in their activities within the facility during the cleaning.
Additional Information: John Smith, 852-6707.
Conferences
6.) Announcing the 1st annual Twisted Pink Foundation Conference on metastatic breast cancer
May 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room 101, Kosair Clinical and Translational Research Building
Free
Please join us for the 1st Annual Twisted Pink Foundation Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer. The conference will feature the founder of Twisted Pink, Caroline Johnson, as well as the Founder of Hope Scarves, Lara MacGregor. In addition, there will be six short scientific talks. Lunch will be served during the scientific talks. No registration is required, but please RSVP to brooke.degroote@louisville.edu.
Additional Information: brooke.degroote@louisville.edu.
7.) Advances in Neurology: The Maturing Mind
May 16, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Churchill Downs
Free for UofL students, faculty, nurses, staff; public $35
With advances in medical care, children affected by life-limiting conditions are now living well into adulthood. Phenotypic variability of genetic disorders has also resulted in adult-onset presentations of classic child neurologic conditions. It is our hope to shed light on common childhood neurologic sequelae that often persist into adulthood and also to discuss disorders that may at times present in adolescence or early adulthood.
Additional Information: All individuals are encouraged to participate. To request disability arrangements, please contact the Advances in Neurology 2015 Course Coordinator, Angela Thornton, at (502) 588-3650 at least 14 days prior to the date of this program. Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.
Miscellaneous
8.) Come to the Latin American and Latino Studies Garden Party
May 4, 12:30 to 2 p.m., West Side of Stevenson Hall, facing the Humanities Building
Free
Please join the LALS Club for fellowship and fun at our Garden Party. Plants, tools and gloves will be provided. Light refreshments will also be served.
Additional Information: thomas.edison@louisville.edu.
Grand Rounds
9.) Neuroscience
April 30, 8 to 9 a.m., Room 4003, K-Wing, School of Nursing
Dr. Maria Koutourousiou, assistant professor of neurosurgery, will present Pituitary Surgery for Cushing’s Disease at this week’s Neuroscience Grand Rounds. 1 CME and 1.2 CEU credit available for MDs, DOs, and RNs who attend. Continental breakfast will be available.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins, 407-3226.
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