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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Dec. 18, 2015:
· Market analysis takes a closer look at fair housing. Read more.
· Commencement savored by graduates and their families. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Speed Art Museum, which originally opened in 1927, has been undergoing a three-year, $60 million renovation and expansion. It is expected to reopen in early 2016.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Faculty
1.) Sign up for the spring Part-Time Faculty Institute
IT
2.) Campus-wide IT issues 12/28-29 during Winter Break mandatory maintenance
Miscellaneous
3.) UofL Today publishing schedule for the holidays
4.) Internal RFP for innovative proposals is announced
5.) The December Issue of Student Affairs’ Vibrations is now available
Studies
6.) Childhood obesity in children 10 to less than 14 years
7.) Pediatric constipation study
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Faculty
1.) Sign up for the spring Part-Time Faculty Institute
Jan. 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Delphi Center, Ekstrom Library, room 244
Want to create dynamic, interactive lectures? Lecturing often fails to take into account what we now know about how learning works best. Lecture can be an effective tool for learning, especially when combined with interactive elements designed to enhance your students’ memory and recall. Join us for dinner and “The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture!” Towards Learner Centered Lecturing.” Eligible participants may qualify for a stipend if they attend three spring 2016 sessions.
Additional information and register here.
2.) Campus-wide IT issues 12/28-29 during Winter Break mandatory maintenance
Several key technology systems will not be accessible from 8 am Monday, 12/28 to about 8 am 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 am to 5 pm, but closed Christmas Day.
Contact IT’s HelpDesk: louisville.edu/it/helpdesk, (502) 852-7997 for inquiries.
3.) UofL Today publishing schedule for the holidays
The final UofL Today for 2015 is tomorrow. The first email of 2016 will be Jan. 4. The deadline for Jan. 4 announcements is 10 a.m. tomorrow. Contact Janet Cappiello with questions.
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.) The December Issue of Student Affairs’ Vibrations is now available
Read about the Run with Our Heroes 5k run and walk, how students developed a program to feed the homeless, Special Recognition for the Career Development Center, the Music City Bowl Cooperative Community Service Project, and much more. Click here.
Additional Information: Susie Cucura.
Studies
6.) Childhood obesity in children 10 to less than 14 years old
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a research study to evaluate the effect of an investigational product on childhood obesity. White and African American male and female subjects 10 to less than 14 years old who are overweight, obese or normal weight may be eligible. If a child qualifies to participate, he or she will receive the product or placebo and study related care at no cost. Compensation will be provided for time/travel. IRB #13.0334
For additional information, call Molly Harper by email or at 629-4695 or 620-0000 (pager).
7.) Pediatric constipation study
IRB# 14.0007
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit is conducting a clinical research study to assess the efficacy and safety of an investigational drug used to treat constipation. Children 6-17 years of age who have been diagnosed with functional constipation and are able to swallow capsules may be eligible to participate. Patients may be compensated for time/travel associated with their participation in the study.
For more information, contact Jackie Perry, 629-5123, pager 620-0000.
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