August 29, 2014 announcements

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    Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Aug. 28, 2014:

    ·        VIDEO: Here’s a sneak peek of UofL’s new television advertisement. Watch for it Monday night during the ESPN broadcast of our season and ACC football opener vs. Miami! The broadcast begins at 8 p.m.

    ·        PHOTOS: Check out our Flickr page for the latest photo galleries: Night in the Stacks; CAPS; Bid Day; Grawemeyers Reception; Athletics Reception and SPAD students at the PGA Championship!

    ·        UofL luncheon talks offer buffet of topics. Read more.

    ·        Scoppechio to entrepreneurs: Never give up. Read more.

    ·        School of Music honors late professor with organ recital. Read more.

     

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    DID YOU KNOW?

     

    UofL is announcing today the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the School of Dentistry, a multi-million dollar donation from Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Mortenson. The dental school welcomed its 120 new dental students and 30 third-year dental hygiene students at a White Coat Ceremony last week that marked their passage into the profession. There are more than 600 students enrolled in the dental school. Check out the  ceremony photos here.

     

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    Campus-Submitted Announcement List

     

    Miscellaneous

    1.) It’s Your Planet-Love It Girl Scout workshops at planetarium

    2.) Racing to Saves Lives: The Aortic Center

    Talks

    3.) Oral Biology 605: Oral Health Seminar

    4.) Dissertation defense

     

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    Campus-Submitted Announcements

     

    Miscellaneous

    1.) It’s Your Planet-Love It Girl Scout workshops at planetarium

    Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to noon, planetarium

    $12 troop/$3 adult for UofL affiliates

    The planetarium offers workshops designed to support the “It’s Your Planet – Love It” Journey series. In September, we have “Between Earth and Sky” for Daisies (9/13) and “WOW! Wonders of Water” for Brownies (9/20). Don’t worry if you have a Junior or Cadette—they will have their turn in October. And, best of all, UofL affiliates get a special rate of $12/troop and $3/adult (normally $15/$5). Details and registration are on our website. Space is limited so sign up now!

    Additional Information: planet@louisville.edu, 852-6665.

     

    2.) Racing to Saves Lives: The Aortic Center

    September 5, 4 to 6 p.m., Churchill Downs Aristides Room

    Free (includes CME, dinner and night racing)

    Join us as CME and PD along with KentuckyOneHealth introduce the new Aortic Center at Jewish Hospital. The program will discuss AAAs as a potential surgical emergency, Type B aortic emergencies and the surgical treatment options, as well why a comprehensive center is necessary to streamline the treatment of these patients through the use of “Code Aorta.”

    Additional Information: Registration is required at this link or call Audrey Lyon, 587-4411.

     

    Talks

    3.) Oral Biology 605: Oral Health Seminar

    Aug. 29, noon to 1 p.m., Dental School, Room 125

    Free

    Dr. Jixiang Ding, associate professor, UofL Birth Defects Research Center, will deliver a seminar titled: “Epithelial differentiation during embryonic oral cavity development.”

    Additional Information: g0buon01@louisville.edu

     

    4.) Dissertation defense

    Aug. 29, 1 to 2 p.m., School of Public Health and Information Services, Room 103

    “An examination of the relationship between sense of coherence, engagement in health behaviors, and individual coping style,” an oral dissertation defense presented by Dean Todd Misener, candidate in PhD in public health sciences, specialization in health promotion.

    Additional Information: Barbara Parker, 852-3290.

     

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