Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Aug. 11, 2014:
· A&S All Stars series kicks off before Saturday kickoffs. Read more.
· McConnell Center offering free public talk series in fall. Read more.
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UofL’s impressive sustainability efforts aren’t the only environmentally friendly activities happening on campus. The J.B. Speed School of Engineering is home to the state-mandated Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center. KPPC engineers help clients lower operating costs by reducing waste and improving efficiency, and its core services are free to state businesses, industries and organizations. It has helped nearly 800 clients since it opened in 1994. For more, click here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Events
1.) Welcome Week 2014 is almost here; volunteers still needed
HR Items of Interest
2.) Open enrollment is coming soon; is your address up-to-date?
Information Technology
3.) Latest version of Maple now available through iTech Xpress
Miscellaneous
4.) Feast of the Assumption Mass to be held Friday
5.) DEHS lab safety and hazardous waste training
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Events
1.) Welcome Week 2014 is almost here; volunteers still needed
Aug. 20 to 24
Help incoming students start their UofL experience off right by attending Welcome Week programs and activities! Events run from Aug. 20 through Aug. 24, and you can choose from a number of fun events that will give you an opportunity to make a personal connection with new students and parents. With over 50 events in five days, there’s something for everyone! See the full schedule of events at www.louisville.edu/firstyear/welcome.
Additional Information: Shelley Tewell.
HR Items of Interest
2.) Open enrollment is coming soon; is your address up-to-date?
With important benefit materials being mailed to your home, it is vital your mailing address is correct. To verify an address, go to ulink.louisville.edu. Sign in, select Faculty/Staff tab, select Home and Mailing Addresses under Personal Information and confirm address is correct. To make an address change, click the Edit button, update address and Save changes. It is that easy. Watch UofL Today for more helpful benefit tips!
Additional Information: Check for benefit updates here.
Information Technology
3.) Latest version of Maple now available through iTech Xpress
iTech Xpress now carries Maple 18, the newest version of the mathematics computation software for faculty and staff. The cost is $10. With more than 5,000 functions, Maple offers the breadth, depth and performance to handle computations and visualization for mathematics, engineering, application development and more. For more information on Maple 18, visit this site.
Additional Information: Visit iTech Xpress on the lower level of Miller IT Center or this website.
Miscellaneous
4.) Feast of the Assumption Mass to be held Friday
Aug. 15, noon, Interfaith Center
The Catholic Mass will be led by Fr. Chuck Walker, the university’s new Roman Catholic chaplain.
5.) DEHS lab safety and hazardous waste training
Aug. 19, 9 to 11 a.m., Ekstrom Library, Room W104
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend. Recurrent training for lab employees is required every three years. Bring employee/student ID number to sign in.
Additional Information: Lloyd Asher.
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