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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Nov. 30, 2015:
· Hans Abrahamsen wins 2016 Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition. Read more.
· UofL to host annual ceramics sale Dec. 4-5. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Two UofL students took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in the championship race of the USA Cycling Mid-West College Cycling Conference. John Francisco was the winner, becoming the first Louisville Cardinal to earn the crown. His teammate Ben King earned second place behind him. UofL Cycling was founded in 2013 as part of the Student Cycling Coalition, a 501c(3) student-operated organization. Read more here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
From the Office of the President
1.) President’s Holiday Open House is Dec. 11
2.) Intro to InCycle: NEW Get Healthy Now fitness offering
3.) Campus-wide IT issues 12/28-29 expected during Winter Break mandatory maintenance
4.) Internal RFP for innovative proposals is announced
5.) Angels available for the Student Parent Association Angel Tree Initiative
6.) PEACC Center’s 3rd annual Give Some PEACC Holiday Drive
7.) Breakfast with Santa at UofL Golf Club
8.) Planetarium holiday party is Dec. 5
9.) Graduate student running group holds interest meeting this week
10.) Deadline extended for graduate student Publishing and Entrepreneurship academies
11.) Weave Sustainability into Your Courses: Green Threads Faculty Workshop applications open
12.) More Rights, but Greater Expectations: Work-Family Conflict in Contemporary Women’s Lives
13.) Talk is today on the politics of reproductive health in the Philippines
14.) Fiber artist Jo Stealey to give lecture tonight
15.) Physiology Seminar scheduled
16.) Endocrinology
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
From the Office of the President
1.) President’s Holiday Open House is Dec. 11
Dec. 11, 3 to 5 p.m., Grawemeyer Hall
Free
President and Mrs. James R. Ramsey cordially invite you to a holiday open house. Parking will be available behind the Speed School on Eastern Parkway.
Additional Information: julie.kroger@louisville.edu
Health and Wellness
2.) Intro to InCycle: NEW Get Healthy Now fitness offering
First Tuesday of each month 5:30 to 6 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Whether you’re new to InCycle or simply brushing up on the technique, join our certified instructor to learn quick tips for a successful ride workout. This introductory session will train you to set up your bike and learn the basic of indoor cycling. We have gel seat covers to help you get accustomed to the narrow bike seat. Gradually build strength and stamina in a supportive environment in this monthly class. Great for beginners. All fitness levels welcome!
Additional Information: Group Fitness Schedule; website; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.
3.) Campus-wide IT issues 12/28-29 expected during Winter Break mandatory maintenance
Several key technology systems will not be accessible from 8 a.m. Monday, 12/28, to about 8 a.m. Tuesday, 12/29. Physical Plant will perform priority maintenance on electrical systems supplying the Miller Technology Center, making the data center unavailable. IT has taken precautions to ensure that all networks, VoIP phones and university email will remain functioning during this time. However, university computer systems maintained by IT will be unavailable (including Blackboard, ULink, and all enterprise-wide applications). IT’s HelpDesk is available during holiday break from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., but closed Christmas Day.
Contact IT’s HelpDesk: louisville.edu/it/helpdesk, (502) 852-7997 for inquiries.
4.) Internal RFP for innovative proposals is announced
The School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies (SIGS) and the Office of Research and Innovation announce an internal RFP for innovative proposals to drive UofL’s Academic and Research Excellence for the 21st Century. The grant is for interdisciplinary groups and will provide up to $250,000 for three years. Visit this website, which includes a downloadable budget template and instructions for submitting the proposal.
Additional Information: Pam Feldhoff, Beth Boehm.
5.) Angels available for the Student Parent Association Angel Tree Initiative
UofL Women’s Center, lower level of the Administrative Annex Building
Angels are still available from the Women’s Center Student Parent Association Angel Tree Initiative. Call the Women’s Center, 852-8976 to schedule a time to come by and select an angel or two to help a child of a UofL student-parent who has pre-registered for this initiative. Please select an angel, today, Dec. 1 through Friday, December 4. (Note: Once you make a selection, please bring return your gifts to the office by the end of the day on Mon., December 7.
For more details, email womenctr@louisville.edu or visit http://www.louisville.edu/womenscenter. Call 852-8976 to schedule a time to come by or for more information.
6.) PEACC Center’s 3rd annual Give Some PEACC Holiday Drive
The PEACC Holiday Drive runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 8. Donate items like toiletries and beauty items for all hair and skin types, deodorant, toothbrushes, shaving cream, feminine care products, small gender neutral toys, journals, books, gift cards, etc. Boxes will be located across campus, including Cardinal Station, the Cultural Center, the Interfaith Center, the Nest, the SAC, Speed School, the SRC and the Women’s Center. Donations will be collected on Dec. 8 and sent to local shelters.
Additional Information: Tisha Pletcher, 852-7014.
7.) Breakfast with Santa at UofL Golf Club
Dec. 12, 9:30 to 11 a.m., UofL Golf Club 401 Champions Way, Simpsonville
Adults-$10.95; Children-$6.95
Join us for breakfast with Santa! Reservations are filling up fast.
Additional Information: Sam Hitner, 852-7055.
8.) Planetarium holiday party is Dec. 5
Dec. 5, 1 to 4 p.m., Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium
$5/person (no free admits/coupons)
Kids have a blast at our annual holiday party with festive, holiday–themed kids activities and treats. Everyone enjoys our Laser Holidays music show with holiday favorites such as Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bell Rock, and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Additional Information: planet@louisville.edu 502-852-6665 http://louisville.edu/planetarium/events/holidayparty
9.) Graduate student running group holds interest meeting this week
Dec. 2, 1 to 2 p.m., Houchens Building, Room 105
Are you a runner? Or, would you like to be? If so, the Graduate Student Council invites you to attend an interest meeting for a running group that will begin early spring. Runners at all stages are welcome to attend, as we appreciate any feedback that will help us create a group that fits your training needs and running goals!
Additional Information: Contact: Keri Mathis. Event Page.
10.) Deadline extended for graduate student Publishing and Entrepreneurship academies
The deadline for the Spring 2016 Entrepreneurship Academy and Publishing Academy has been extended to Dec. 7. To learn more about the academies and apply, please visit http://louisville.edu/graduate/plan/entrepreneur-academy or http://louisville.edu/graduate/plan/publishing-academy respectively. Spots are filling fast!
Additional Information: Michelle Rodems, 852-3110; http://louisville.edu/graduate/plan.
Sustainability
11.) Weave Sustainability into Your Courses: Green Threads Faculty Workshop applications open
Keen to integrate ecological, social and economic stewardship themes into your courses? The Sustainability Council invites full/part-time faculty and GTA Academy members from ALL disciplines to apply for the 2016 Green Threads workshop on April 15. We’ll explore ways to embed sustainability in your curriculum. You’ll receive a $500 honorarium, course development resources, info on local sustainability issues, and an interdisciplinary network of colleagues. Apply by 3/23 with chair’s approval.
Additional Information: Green Threads application and full details: http://louisville.edu/sustainability/education-research/green-threads.html
12.) More Rights, but Greater Expectations: Work-Family Conflict in Contemporary Women’s Lives
Dec. 3, noon, University Club
$15/person and $10/students includes lunch
In recent decades, U.S. women have made significant progress towards gender equality in education and employment. At the same time, mothers across the board spent more time caring for their children, in part because of growing demands for intensive mothering. In her talk, Women’s & Gender Studies/Sociology Professor Karen Christopher unpacks these countervailing trends. She explores intersections of gender, race, social class, and social and policy changes to better manage work-family conflict.
Additional Information: RSVP is required. Please contact Janna Tajibaeva at 852-2447 or janna@louisville.edu.
13.) Talk is today on the politics of reproductive health in the Philippines
Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Ford Hall, Room 305
Free
The final Center for Asian Democracy Asia in Focus talk of the Fall 2015 semester is here and features UofL’s own Dr. David Buckley, assistant professor of political science and Paul Weber Endowed Chair. Topic: “Secularism, Religion and the Politics of Reproductive Health in the Philippines.” Free pizza.
Additional Information: Amanda LeDuke, 852-2667; https://www.facebook.com/events/1620433194904898/
14.) Fiber artist Jo Stealey to give lecture tonight
Dec. 1, 6 to 7 p.m., Schneider Hall, Room 23; Fiber Studio
Free and open to the public
Jo Stealey, fiber artist and chair of University of Missouri’s art department, will hold a lecture Dec. 1 to discuss the materials she uses in bookmaking, paper and basketry. Stealey was trained as a potter and weaver, but has made sculptural vessels with handmade paper for more than 25 years. She has recently begun to incorporate other natural materials into her work such as river willow and processed leaves.
Additional Information: Renée K. Murphy, 852-6794.
15.) Physiology Seminar scheduled
Dec. 1, 11:45 a.m., Baxter I Auditorium
Free
The Department of Physiology Seminar Series presents, “The Janus-faced nitric oxide synthase,” by Yong Xia, MD, professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry, Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Additional Information: https://internalmedicine.osu.edu/cardiovascular/directory/researchfaculty/xia/
Grand Rounds
16.) Endocrinology
Dec. 2, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038
Please join us as Sathya Krishnasamy, MD, UofL associate professor, division of endocrinology, metabolism and diabetes, presents “Who Dunnit? The quest to solve a mysterious case of hypercalcemia.”
Additional Information: Kelly Galiette, 852-5237.
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