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President’s Report
In this edition of the President’s Report, read about UofL’s partnerships with the Army and national rankings for our dental and medical schools. Plus, check out the success we’ve had reaching our goals for the year.
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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on August 5, 2015:
· VIDEO: The University of Louisville’s Summer Research Intern Program, sponsored by the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, gives high school students the opportunity to work under the guidance of some of the top cancer researchers in the nation. Each student is assigned one of the Cancer Center’s research faculty as a mentor and works in that researcher’s lab for eight weeks. JGBCC hosts the program as a way to introduce the area’s budding scientists to the university’s vibrant research community. Watch here.
· VIDEO: UofL’s Cardinal Covenant got a boost from the Petrino Family Foundation with the announcement of the foundation’s Cardinal Covenant Scholarship. Watch here.
· Free UofL program offers information on technology, aging. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
This is National Farmers Market Week, and both the Gray Street and the Belknap markets are open at their regular times today. Listen to some of the Gray Street vendors talking about their farms and the importance of fresh, local food in this video series.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) Gray Street: Tomato pies are back!
2.) Belknap: Fruits, veggies, entertainment and Take 20 Ab Lab session
3.) Windows 10 not yet supported for UofL use
4.) Move-in Day is August 19
5.) Annual Effort Certification Reports due August 31
6.) Reminder of UofL policy on religious work-restricted holy days
7.) Sign up for UofL Event Calendar training
8.) Learn more about the Kentucky Commercialization Fund at UofL
9.) Pharmacology and Toxicology presents a seminar by Matthew A. Nystoriak, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, Institute of Molecular Cardiology
10.) Pediatrics
11.) Neuroscience
12.) Family and Geriatric Medicine
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Gray Street: Tomato pies are back!
Thursdays through Oct. 29, rain or shine, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 400 block of East Gray Street
Some items available today will include: Pies (tomato, peach, blueberry), watermelon and watermelon jam, apples, peaches, raspberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, corn, okra, potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, beets, cabbage, onions, green beans, cucumbers, sunflowers, zinnias, maple syrup, cookies, breads, chicken, pork, Mr. G’s Kettle Corn. Lunch trucks: Holy Mole (tacos); Red Top Gourmet Hot Dogs. Also homemade soaps, scrubs, lotions, lip balms and laundry butters from Summer Shade Soap Co. and the return of Sandi’s Styles fashion boutique on wheels.
Additional Information: Facebook page. Website.
2.) Belknap: Fruits, veggies, entertainment and Take 20 Ab Lab session
Thursdays through Oct. 15, rain or shine, 3:30 to 6 p.m., 3rd and Brandeis next to the Ville Grill.
Some items available today will include: Peaches, purple hull peas, cherry tomatoes, kale, collards, Swiss chard, green beans, yellow squash, zucchini, cabbage, beets, green onions, local honey, apple butter, eggs, chicken, pork, a variety of homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, kettle corn, iced tea and lemon shake-ups. Also wood products made from reclaimed wood, garden accessories. Use Good Scents will have deodorants, lotion sticks, laundry detergent and other all-natural products. Entertainment by singer Garrett Schlaegel. Get Healthy Now will be on hand with jump ropes, hula hoops and sidewalk chalk for some healthy fun, and there will be a Take 20 Ab Lab session from 4:40 to 5 p.m.
Additional Information: Facebook page.
3.) Windows 10 not yet supported for UofL use
On July 29, 2015, Microsoft released its latest operating system – Windows 10. Information Technology is currently testing the system to ensure compatibility with all university services and has already identified issues with several applications. Once IT has approved Windows 10 for use on university machines, it will be made available through the iTechXpress store for departmental purchase and use by faculty and staff.
Additional Information: Contact the HelpDesk, 852-7997.
4.) Move-in Day is August 19
Wednesday, August 19 is Move-in Day for first year students. Please be aware that traffic will be heavy in and around residence hall areas. Anticipate delays moving around campus that day. Please help us welcome our new class; it’s an exciting time for students and their families.
Additional Information: Student Affairs, 852-6933.
5.) Annual Effort Certification Reports due August 31
Annual Effort Certification Reports for principal investigators/project directors, faculty, graduate, undergraduate students and staff who expended effort on a federally funded sponsored project(s) during the period of July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 must be returned electronically to Sponsored Programs Financial Administration, grantfa@louisville.edu, by COB August 31. Responsibility for maintaining the original report with signature resides with the primary academic unit/dept/school. Effort Certification Reports may be accessed via University Reports at Financials: Financials-Department-Effort Reports.
Additional Information: For questions regarding completion of the reports, contact your unit business manager or Julie Renn, assistant director of sponsored programs financial administration, 852-5433.
6.) Reminder of UofL policy on religious work-restricted holy days
University policy and federal law prohibit discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs. It is the policy of the University of Louisville to accommodate students, faculty and staff who observe religious work-restricted holy days. Click this link for the 2015-16 Policy and Calendar for Religious Days and Observances.
7.) Sign up for UofL Event Calendar training
Development and University Relations Building, Suite 124
The Office of Communications and Marketing launched in 2014 a university-wide event marketing calendar (http://events.louisville.edu) for use by the campus community. Join us for an informal refresher course on using the calendar. We’ll cover adding events to the calendar and answer any specific questions you might have. Register for one of our sessions listed below:
3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 12 – Register
3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 18 – Register
Additional information: Brandy Warren, 852-8025.
8.) Learn more about the Kentucky Commercialization Fund at UofL
Aug. 6, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., JD Nichols Campus for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 300 E Market St., Room 301 S
Free
The Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) announced the Kentucky Commercialization Fund (COMM-017) is available to help commercialize the technologies developed at Kentucky universities. This is an individual award not to exceed $75,000 per year and a mandatory pre-proposal must be submitted. UofL and KSTC are hosting a free informational session at the JD Nichols Campus for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Refreshments will be served; please RSVP.
Additional Information: Monique Kuykendoll , 852-4152.
9.) Pharmacology and Toxicology presents a seminar by Matthew A. Nystoriak, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, Institute of Molecular Cardiology
Aug. 6, noon, HSC Research Tower A, Knoefel Conference Room 1302
Topic: “Subcellular control of diabetic vascular dysfunction.”
Additional Information: Tracey Pender.
10.) Pediatrics
Aug. 7, 8 a.m., Norton Hospital, 2nd Floor Auditorium
This Friday, please join us for the annual pediatric neurology update featuring Michael S. Oldham, MD, MPH. Oldham is a clinical fellow in epilepsy in the department of neurology at the University of California in San Francisco, California. He will be presenting “Neonatal Neurological Emergencies.”
Additional Information: Brittney Luckett, 629-8828.
11.) Neuroscience
Aug. 6, 8 to 9 a.m., Nursing School Rm. 2034
As part of Neuroscience Grand Rounds, the Department of Neurology is pleased to announce that M. Steven Evans, MD, neurology professor, will present “Neurostimulation for Epilepsy.”
For more information, including how to watch live on the web and receive CME credit, please click here and follow instructions.
12.) Family and Geriatric Medicine
Aug. 7, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Jewish Hospital Bottigheimer Auditorium
Gerald Wayne Dryden Jr., MD, division of gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition, department of medicine & bioengineering will present Evolving Issues and Treatment Strategies in IBD. Dr. Dryden will review the etiology of chronic inflammatory bowel disease and discuss diagnosis, review measures of disease activity, and introduce IBD thearpy. CME category 1 is available for both AAFP & ACCME accreditation.
Additional Information: Mickie Mulloy, 852-0797.
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