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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Jan. 4, 2015:
· New public health faculty to direct Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness Center for Health Equity
· Luncheon lectures allow public to sample professors’ research
· UofL Foundation names IPR director, announces NTS partnership
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DID YOU KNOW?
The first day of classes for the spring semester is tomorrow, Jan. 6. The last day of classes is April 20, and the tentative Commencement date is May 14.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Health and Wellness
1.) Group Fitness Classes at HSC
2.) Group Fitness Classes at SRC
Miscellaneous
3.) Faculty: Last chance to register – Easy-to-use ways to collect feedback from your students to improve their learning and your effectiveness
Grand Rounds
4.) Endocrinology
5.) Neuroscience Grand Rounds
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Group Fitness Classes at HSC
7 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. Jan. 6, HSC Fitness Center, Group Fitness Studio
Students: Free; Faculty and Staff: $40/semester
Happy New Year! The Intramural Sports Department is offering group fitness classes beginning Wednesday, Jan. 6. Check out our new Monday 7 a.m. HIIT class as well as returning Power Yoga, Pilates Plus, Step and Zumba classes. The complete schedule is on our website. Classes are FREE for students and $40/ semester for faculty and staff. Classes run through April 22.
Additional Information: Contact Tim Lynch, Justin Lucas, Addina Tritle or the HSC Fitness Center at 852-3115, or our website.
2.) Group Fitness Classes at SRC
Various times throughout the day beginning Jan. 6, SRC Group Fitness Studios
Free for students and SRC Members
Intramural and Recreation Sports will be offering group fitness classes Jan. 6 through April 22. Classes offered are: Restorative Yoga, Barre Fitness, Power Yoga, TRX Circuit, Power Pilates, Group Cycling, HIIT, Butts and Guts, Calorie Crusher, Belly Dancing, Cardio Blast and Vinyasa Yoga. Classes vary in length and time. See our website for a complete schedule.
Additional Information: Call Chelsea Case, 852-1801; SRC, 852-7850; or IM Office, 852-6707, or visit the website.
3.) Faculty: Last chance to register – Easy-to-use ways to collect feedback from your students to improve their learning and your effectiveness
Noon – 1 p.m. (Note: lunch will be available at 11:30 a.m. Presenters will also stay an extra 30 minutes for additional hands-on practice and support.) Jan. 13 Delphi Center, Ekstrom Library #244
How prepared are your students when they first enter your classroom? Do they really understand that concept you just taught? What can you do when your questions about last week’s assignment are met with blank stares? Collecting formative feedback can be a quick and easy strategy for improving student learning as well as improving your teaching effectiveness.
Additional Information: For more information and to register please visit our website.
4.) Endocrinology
Jan. 6, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038
Please join us as Carolyn M. Klinge, PhD, UofL professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, presents, “Dysregulation of estrogenic mitochondrial bioenergetic function in endocrine-resistant breast cancer cells.”
Additional Information: Kelly Galiette, 852-5237.
5.) Neuroscience Grand Rounds
8-9 a.m. Jan. 7, Baxter Building Auditorium
Free
As part of Neuroscience Grand Rounds, the Department of Neurology is pleased to have Pooja Khatri, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, to present “The Acute Management of the Mild Stroke Patient” Thursday, Jan. 7, at 8 a.m. in the Baxter Building Auditorium (Lower Level).
Additional Information: For more information, including how to watch live on the web and receive CME credit, please go here.
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