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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on June 16, 2015:
· UofL’s Get Healthy Now profiled in national newsletter. Read more.
· Summer program teaches high school students about engineering. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mexico is playing today against France in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Ottawa, Canada. Mexico’s forward Charlyn Corral, 23, is a former UofL standout who was named Big East Midfielder of the Year in 2012. Read more about Charlyn here and here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
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1.) Reminder: 2015-16 Paul Weber Award information sessions scheduled
2.) Fire up your core muscles with Ab Lab
3.) Network outages possible during PM on Friday
4.) Bob Cochran retirement Open House is today
5.) Homecoming event form now available
6.) Microbiology and Immunology
7.) Green Tip: Local eating is in season!
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Reminder: 2015-16 Paul Weber Award information sessions scheduled
June 19, 11 a.m. to noon; July 1, 10 to 11 a.m.; Delphi Lab (Ekstrom Library)
Register to attend an informal information session to learn more about the application process and submission timeline for the 2015-2016 Paul Weber Award for Department Excellence in Teaching. The award seeks to foster and sustain a university-wide culture of teaching excellence by recognizing departments that demonstrate best practices in teaching and learning. Stage One applications are due August 14.
Additional Information: Contact John Whitney, 852-7623, to RSVP. For information about the award, please visit our website.
2.) Fire up your core muscles with Ab Lab
Tuesdays and Thursdays noon to 12:15 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Free for employees, retirees and their spouses/QAs
Summertime has arrived and it’s time to get those abs tight, toned up and stronger with Ab Lab. It’s the total core workout. In this class, you will focus on basic abdominal work and lower back exercises. Equipment options that may be used include: the bosu balance trainer, stability balls and weights. This class will help develop a toned physique and improve total body strength, while developing your core muscles.
Additional Information: Group fitness schedule; website; email; 852-7755.
3.) Network outages possible during PM on Friday
Due to residence hall construction on 4th Street, IT is transitioning to new fiber optic cable. The network will be subject to intermittent outages during the normal PM period on Friday, June 19. Buildings affected include: Louisville Hall, University Tower, Playhouse, Community Park, Billy Minardi, Kurz, Bettie Johnson, UPDC, USI and University Audit. Services to Internet2 and KyRON may also be affected.
Additional Information: Helpdesk at 852-7997 or http://helpdesk.louisville.edu.
4.) Bob Cochran retirement Open House is today
June 17, 3 to 5 p.m., Red Barn
Please join us for an open house today at the Red Barn for Bob Cochran, director of payroll. Bob is retiring June 30 after 42 years of service to the university. Please stop by to thank Bob for all that he has done and to wish him well with this new chapter of his life.
5.) Homecoming event form now available
Homecoming is coming! This year’s parade is set for Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. and the Homecoming game is Oct. 24 when UofL plays Boston College (time TBA). To submit your event to be included in all official alumni promotions, submit a parade entry form, or view the most up-to-date Homecoming information, visit: www.UofLalumni.org/homecoming15 The event request form deadline is July 24.
Additional Information: Caelin Anderson, 852-6916.
6.) Microbiology and Immunology
June 18, noon to 1 p.m., Baxter II, Room 038
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series presents, Regulation of CTL migration to tumors by chemo-attractant receptors BLT1 and CXCR3,” by Zinal Chheda, PhD candidate in the lab of Hari Bodduluri, PhD.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208.
7.) Green Tip: Local eating is in season!
Eating local is one of the best ways to rein in your environmental impact, strengthen our regional economy and improve your health. UofL can help you get started today! Join us for group workdays/harvests at the Garden Commons today (raspberries!) and every other Wednesday noon to 2 p.m. at the Cultural Center. On Thursdays, load up on local fare at UofL’s farmers markets: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HSC’s Gray St. or 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Belknap (3rd and Brandeis). Eat at the peak of freshness and taste the difference!
Additional Information: More information on local food at UofL here.
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