Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) UofL Magazine delivery changes to increase efficiency
2.) PLAN workshop: Formatting and submitting your dissertation or thesis
3.) PLAN workshop: Finding the right post-doctorate position
4.) Teams to pitch startup ideas
5.) Reserve the Sun Tan City Patio at Jim Patterson Stadium now
6.) Call for student participants for NCI-funded Cancer Education Program
Studies
7.) Subjects needed for study of children’s emotions, ages 7 to 11
Talks
8.) Pharmacology and Toxicology research seminar
9.) ‘Dismantling Barriers to Equity in Education’
10.) ‘China Goes Global: The Partial Power’
11.) ‘Mapuche Poetics and Chilean Cultural Politics Post Return to Democracy,’
12.) UofL Women’s Center Breakfast Series Forum at HSC
Grand Rounds
13.) Cardiovascular Medicine
14.) Medicine: 2014 David Neustadt Lecture
15.) Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) UofL Magazine delivery changes to increase efficiency
In an effort to be more efficient with resources and ensure that all faculty and staff have access to the University of Louisville Magazine, the Office of Communications and Marketing will distribute bundles of the publication to each department via Campus Postal Services. Produced three times per year, the magazine will deliver to department administrative staff for distribution within each department. Faculty and staff who are UofL graduates still will receive a copy of the magazine at their preferred location – in their campus mailbox or at home. If you have questions or would prefer to only access the magazine online, contact Mark Holdener at mark.holdener@louisville.edu or 852-2264.
2.) PLAN workshop: Formatting and submitting your dissertation or thesis
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Feb. 11, Room 105, Houchens Building
This workshop is for you if you are writing your dissertation, thesis or a similar project that will need to be submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Participants will learn how to implement the university’s submission guidelines about format, layout, etc. Students who are writing or even anticipating writing a dissertation/thesis are highly encouraged to take advantage of this workshop. More information and registration at PLAN.
3.) PLAN workshop: Finding the right post-doctorate position
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Room 2006, Nursing K-Wing, Health Sciences Campus
In most STEM-related disciplines, a period of postdoctoral training is expected after a student earns his or her PhD degree. What are the expectations? How long should a post-doc last? How should you plan to get the most out of your post-doctoral experience? What should you look for and how do you find that perfect post-doctorate position? These and other questions will be addressed as we examine the sometimes mysterious world of post-doctoral training. More information and registration at PLAN.
4.) Teams to pitch startup ideas
Feb. 15, Marriott Downtown/Kentucky International Convention Center
Free
A new cancer treatment and a phone app warning hunters when people are nearby are just two of the startup ideas being pitched at the Brown-Forman Cardinal Challenge Feb. 15. Twelve teams of student entrepreneurs will compete in the UofL College of Business-organized contest. All of the presentations are open to the public. For more details, see news release.
Additional Information: Van Clouse, 724-7320.
5.) Reserve the Sun Tan City Patio at Jim Patterson Stadium now
Games schedule: Feb. 19 – May 17
Free
The nationally ranked UofL baseball team invites you to have a day out at the ballpark. Here is your chance to have a group outing for your organization or team at the newly renovated Jim Patterson Stadium. The Sun Tan City Patio is a free, covered patio area located on the top level of a three-tiered turf berm in left field. Contact Matt at 852-7486 with additional questions.
6.) Call for student participants for NCI-funded Cancer Education Program
Professional and undergraduate students are invited to apply for the National Cancer Institute-funded Cancer Education Program this summer. The 10-week program begins May 27 and includes participation in a cancer research project. We anticipate selecting up to 30 participants. The program provides a stipend of $4,000 or $4,300, the possibility of reimbursement for travel to national meetings to present your research and university housing for the 10-week period. Applications are due March 1. Information and applications are online. Email David W. Hein, program director, with direct questions.
Studies
7.) Subjects needed for study of children’s emotions, ages 7 to 11
Room 308B, Davidson Hall
IRB#13.0425
Parents and children ages 7 to 11 are needed for a study of children’s emotions. Parents and children will come to UofL for two sessions including a three-hour session to answer questions about the child’s mood and a two-hour session to measure the child’s heart rate while he/she completes tasks. Children will take brief IQ and achievement tests; results will be provided to parents free of charge. Contact Paul Rosen, PhD, at the RACER lab, 852-1387.
Talks
8.) Pharmacology and Toxicology research seminar
Noon Feb. 13, Knoefel Conference Room 1302, Research Tower, HSC
Free
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology presents “Cannabinoid Receptors as Potential Therapeutic Targets” a research seminar by Zhao-Hui Song, PhD, professor of pharmacology and toxicology.
Additional Information: Tracey Pender.
9.) ‘Dismantling Barriers to Equity in Education: Best Practices for Educators, Parents and the Community’
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Feb.13, Bigelow Hall, Miller IT Center
Free, public
Pedro Noguera, PhD, will facilitate a workshop to explore barriers to the development of equitable and inclusive schools. Workshop participants will explore a complex set of factors involving social, economic and political systems, and the way in which schools engage with children, parents and the community.
Additional information: Event Web page.
10.) ‘China Goes Global: The Partial Power’
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Feb. 14, University Club
Free
David Shambaugh, PhD, professor of Political Science and International Affairs; director of the China Policy Program, George Washington University; and noted China policy expert will give a talk at the University Club. Shambaugh is author of the acclaimed book “China Goes Global.” Free parking is available in the University Club lot. Refreshments will be served.
Additional Information: Center for Asian Democracy: Email; 862-2667.
11.) ‘Mapuche Poetics and Chilean Cultural Politics Post Return to Democracy,’
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Room W104, Ekstrom Library
Free, public
Professor James Park Key of La Universidad de Los Lagos will present “Mapuche Poetics and Chilean Politics Post Return to Democracy.” In addition to his public lecture on the Mapuche culture of Chile, Key will discuss study abroad opportunities at La Universidad de Los Lagos in Osorno, Chile, which as of last year, has an agreement with UofL for exchange opportunities for students and faculty. This event is sponsored by the Latin American and Latino Studies Program.
Additional Information: Rhonda Buchanan, PhD, director of Latin American and Latino Studies, 852-2034.
12.) UofL Women’s Center Breakfast Series Forum at HSC
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Room 109, Abell Administration Building, Health Sciences Center
This series will provide an opportunity to share and discuss issues of concern with staff at the Health Sciences Center. Human Resources representatives will be on hand to talk about items of interest at the first session. Reservations are required and must be made by noon Feb. 24. Email the Women’s Center, Phyllis M. Webb or call 852-8976 for additional information.
Grand Rounds
13.) Cardiovascular Medicine
Noon – 1 p.m. Feb. 12, Rudd Heart and Lung Center Conference Center, Great Halls I&II
Please join us Feb. 12 when Sohail Ikram, MD, presents “Stress Cardiomyopathy: Please Don’t Break My Heart.” Ikram is professor of medicine, director of interventional cardiology with UofL and clinical chief of cardiology with UofL Hospital.
Additional Information: Deanna Husted; Cardiology Grand Rounds schedule.
14.) Medicine: 2014 David Neustadt Lecture
8 a.m. Feb. 13, auditorium, Ambulatory Care Building
Free
The Department of Medicine and Division of Rheumatology present the 2014 David Neustadt Lecture featuring Richard Brasington Jr., MD, professor of medicine and director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program at the Washington University School of Medicine. Brasington will present “Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapies and Their Development” focusing on understanding changes in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis over the last three decades and recognizing particular toxicities with newer medications. For more information, contact Jason Puckett at 852-1825.
15.) Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Feb. 13, auditorium, Ambulatory Care Building
Free, public
Nick Kramer, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UofL, will present “Pathological Gambling: An Overlooked but Costly Diagnosis.”
Additional Information: Christy Castle-Greenwell, 588-4424 or 813-6664.
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