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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Jan. 27, 2016:
· ‘UofL Today With Mark Hebert’ gaining more TV exposure. Read more.
· Fashion, culture to hit runway Jan. 29. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The University of Louisville Kornhauser Health Sciences Library will host a three- part exhibit on Civil Rights from February 2 to April 29. Exhibits, which are on display 24/7, will include the bus boycott; the March on Washington; the Selma march; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and many other prominent events from the Civil Rights movement.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Miscellaneous
1.) Burgundy and Provence river cruise offered in July
2.) Growing Up Global: Celebrate compassion and diversity
Sustainability
3.) Volunteers needed to staff UofL Free Store (Spring 2016)
Grand Rounds
4.) Family Medicine
5.) Pediatrics
6.) Anesthesia
7.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
8.) Orthopaedic Surgery
Studies
9.) Children 8 to 13 years needed for anxiety and worry study
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Burgundy and Provence river cruise offered in July
July 12-19, $3,499 per person
Sail France’s legendary Rhone and Saone rivers through the very heart of Burgundy and Provence’s Rhone Valley from Lyon/Chalon to Arles/Marseille, France on the most luxurious river boat, Uniworld’s SS Catherine. Visit sun-blessed cities, medieval towns, open-air markets, shops, and see vineyards, cathedrals, and stunning scenery July 12-19. This ALL INCLUSIVE cruise includes all meals, shore excursions, gratuities, complimentary drinks throughout the day, and transfers.
For a brochure go to: http://www.platinumtvl.com/groupdepartures/ or contact the Platinum Travel Group 502-425-2400 or Groups@Platinumtvl.com.
2.) Growing Up Global: Celebrate compassion and diversity
Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St.
Free and open to the public
Join the Ali Institute for Peace and Justice in a community celebration of Louisville’s compassion and diversity. The event will examine youth migration issues with a focus on Louisville youth, including documentary film screenings; youth panel discussion, and group discussions about how to address challenges and opportunities beginning at 1p.m. This event is organized with the Ali Center, Catholic Charities, and KRM, open to the public, and free with donation of youth-related items.
Additional Information: Erika R. DeSha
Sustainability
3.) Volunteers needed to staff UofL Free Store (Spring 2016)
Can you spare an hour to help run the UofL Free Store in Unitas Hall? We need your help to keep the doors open and offer a space for the ongoing free exchange of clean, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, appliances, household items, books, non-perishable food, bath/school/art supplies, etc. The store is open to all UofL students/employees and is run by volunteers (no special training or knowledge required). The more volunteers we get, the more hours we can be open to serve each other.
Additional Information: When are you available to volunteer (leave your email & phone in the comment section)? http://whenisgood.net/prmydxq; Questions? Contact: austin.putty@louisville.edu; https://www.facebook.com/UlFreeStore
4.) Family Medicine
Jan. 29, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Jewish Hospital Bottigheimer Auditorium
Free
Paul Simmons, Ph.D, Th.M, clinical professor, UofL Family & Geriatric Medicine, will present, Things To Like About Obamacare. Dr. Simmons’ presentation will cite reasons one might give to support the ACA and why; engage in reflective criticism of the ACA; isolate the ethical principles to bring to evaluations of social policy; and develop a personal ethic with social dimensions. CME category 1 is available for both AAFP & ACCME accreditation.
Additional Information: Melissa Garrett, 852-5499
5.) Pediatrics
Jan. 29, 8 a.m., Norton Hospital, 2nd Floor Auditorium
This Friday, please join us for the 7th annual Butterflies for Maddie pulmonary lectureship featuring Howard B. Panitch, MD. Panitch is professor of pediatrics and director of clinical programs in the division of pulmonary medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He will be presenting about “Evaluation and Long-Term Management of Children with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.”
Additional Information: Brittney Luckett, brittney.luckett@nortonhealthcare.org, 502-629-8828
6.) Anesthesia
Jan. 29, 7 to 8 a.m., Metro Conference Room-ULH
Please join the Department of Anesthesiology featuring Fr. Joseph Mitchell, from the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, who will present “The Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation.
Additional Information: Cindy Jesse, cindy.jesse@louisville.edu, 852-5853
7.) Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
Jan. 29, 1 to 2 p.m., Ambulatory Care Building-Basement Auditorium
Please join us for Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds. Dr Christine Cook, one of our REI doctors will be presenting Menopause: Cost, Lost & Found. She will help you understand costs within the health care system due to care of the needs of post-menopausal women and understand the losses that women experience during their post-menopausal years she will also discuss possibilities for reducing these costs and losses.
Additional Information: Crystal Menear cdmene01@louisville.edu 502-561-7463.
8.) Orthopaedic Surgery
Jan. 29, 6:45 to 8:45 a.m., Baxter I Research Building, auditorium, lower level
Please join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as we welcome our PGY3 and PGY4 orthopaedic residents for Fischer Owen Research Updates. Our faculty will evaluate and provide feedback on current resident research, including the rationale and experimental design of each topic of interest.
Additional Information: Monica Welsh, 852-6902.
Studies
9.) Children 8 to 13 years needed for anxiety and worry study
Room 363, Life Sciences Building
IRB #13.0923 Are you stressed? Is your child stressed, anxious, or worried? We can help! The UofL Developmental Psychopathology Lab is conducting a study examining the nature of worry and anxiety in parents and children. Parents and their children between the ages of 8 and 13 years are eligible to participate. Participants will be compensated $20 for their time and receive free diagnostic interviews, detailed feedback and a report outlining the results of our assessment.
For more information call 852-2351, email nwaffr01@louisville.edu or embort01@louisville.edu
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