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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Thursday, March 24, 2016:
- Women’s Leadership conference is April 2. Read more.
- Sex after 60 topic of final spring optimal aging lecture. Read more.
- Photos: The Kentucky Author Forum features Diane Rehm, March 23 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. View here.
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DID YOU KNOW?
During last weekend’s NCAA Women’s Swimming Championships, UofL Senior Kelsi Worrell broke the American, NCAA and U.S. Open record in the 100 butterfly. She also won the 200 butterfly, marking a two-year sweep of both events at NCAAs.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Faculty
1.) Research funding opportunity available
2.) Reminder: Deadline approaching to order caps and gowns
Health and Wellness
3.) Give your workout a kick with Cardio Kick and Sculpt
4.) Functional Fitness class focuses on core strength
Miscellaneous
5.) Papa John’s Ten Miler to cause street closures Saturday
6.) Registration now open for the 2016 i2a Institute
7.) Online info session set for Master of Science in Human Resources and Organization Development
8.) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR) available
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
9.) The Biology Seminar Series presents speaker from UC-Davis
10.) Bingham Clinic research meeting includes research on OCD
11.) Introducing: The Geoffrey P. Herzig Memorial Symposium
Training and Workshops
12.) Promotion, Appointment & Tenure (PAT) Workshop available for School of Medicine faculty
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Faculty
1.) Research funding opportunity available
Pilot project grants from Helmsley Restorative Medicine Center are available for seeding of novel research to facilitate additional funding, foster new collaborative partnerships and/or support junior faculty for future extramural grant funding. We anticipate funding three pilot projects. Faculty leadership will review for consistency with the mission of the Helmsley Restorative Medicine Center and advisory board will review proposals for innovation and scientific merit.
Additional Information: Application online
2.) Reminder: Deadline approaching to order caps and gowns
The deadline for students and faculty to order caps and gowns for May 2016 commencement is Thursday, March 31 at midnight. Caps and gowns may be ordered by visiting the commencement website.
Additional Information: Website, email
Health and Wellness
3.) Give your workout a kick with Cardio Kick and Sculpt
Fridays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Join GHN for an action-packed workout that improves strength, muscle tone, endurance, and will help you stick to your fitness goals. Class includes interval training exercises. All moves are modified based on fitness level.
Additional Information: Website, Facebook, email
4.) Functional Fitness class focuses on core strength
Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center, Humana Gym
Free for GHN Wellness Center members
This class focuses on core fitness that can translate into daily activities and incorporates all of the major muscle groups as well as the muscles you never knew you had. You will get efficient, quality, functional movements that will enhance and nourish your spine, revitalize your postural muscles, and strengthen your core with every movement. Exercises are shown at different skill levels so each person can work to their own individual competency.
Additional Information: Additional Information: Website, Facebook, email, 852-7755
Miscellaneous
5.) Papa John’s Ten Miler to cause street closures Saturday
March 26, 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Papa John’s Ten Miler will cause street closures and no parking areas throughout the day on March 26.
Additional Information: Map of closures
6.) Registration now open for the 2016 i2a Institute
May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and May 17, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., University Club
Free for UofL faculty and staff
The eighth annual i2a Institute is approaching. This year’s theme is “Sustaining and Deepening Critical Thinking Pedagogy.” Join us for one or both days of this engaging conference that brings together colleagues from across campus and the country to advance our shared mission to foster a culture of critical thinking.
Additional Information: Website
7.) Online info session set for Master of Science in Human Resources and Organization Development
March 30, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Online
Free
Join our online info session to find out about real world learning outcomes and discover how our online degree can help you fit education in your busy schedule. This is a great opportunity to hear about what makes our program stand out and the value it adds to your career development.
Additional Information: Register online, email, 800-871-8635
8.) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR) available
April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Paris Simulation Center, HSC Bld. B, Room 307
$35
BLS for Healthcare Providers Course. 2015 Version. Limited Space Available.
Additional Information: Kevin Martin, 852-3384, or Stuart Crawford, 852-2219
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
9.) The Biology Seminar Series presents speaker from UC-Davis
March 25, noon, Shumaker Research Bldg., Room 139
Free
The Biology Department presents speaker Dr. Rachel Vannette, UC Davis. Her title is “Microbial mediation of plant-animal interactions.”
Additional Information: Judy Felli 852-8263
10.) Bingham Clinic research meeting includes research on OCD
March 28, noon to 1 p.m., Bingham Clinic Conference Room, 200 E. Chestnut St.
Free
Dr. Monnica Williams will be presenting an overview of her research on OCD, African American mental health, culture, and trauma. Please bring your lunch. Additional Information: Jan Schoen, 588-0816
11.) Introducing: The Geoffrey P. Herzig Memorial Symposium
April 8, 8 a.m., Jewish Hospital Rudd Heart & Lung Conference Center
Free
The Geoffrey P. Herzig Memorial Symposium will be held on April 8-9, 2016 at the Jewish Hospital Rudd Heart & Lung Conference Center. The symposium will include multiple guest and faculty speakers. This event is free with a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided to all attendees. RSVP to Becky Thurman at rebecca.thurman@louisville.edu as soon as possible.
Additional Information: Brooke DeGroote
Training and Workshops
12.) Promotion, Appointment & Tenure (PAT) Workshop available for School of Medicine faculty
March 30, noon to 1:30 p.m., Abell Administration Center, 323 E. Chestnut Street, Room 110
Free
This workshop is for all clinical and/or teaching faculty in the School of Medicine. A free buffet-style lunch will be provided while you learn the pathway you will need to follow for promotion.
Additional Information: Phyllis Harris, 502-852-6266, register online
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