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DID YOU KNOW?
From May to September, UofL took part in the National Bike Challenge. Riders earned points both for the number of days they bicycled and their total mileage. Forty-six UofL riders logged a total of more than 34,000 miles for recreation (23 percent) and transportation (77 percent). It was the second year we’ve participated. Go Cards!
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
From UofL Police
1.) Criminal Activity Report
Events
2.) Thank a Donor Day is today on HSC
3.) Annual Corn Island Storytelling Festival is Oct. 23 at UofL
Grawemeyer Awards 30th Anniversary
4.) Symposium tomorrow: Innovative Approaches to Education
5.) Diane Ravitch to hold discussion
Food Trucks on Campus
6.) Food trucks on Belknap are new food option
Health and Wellness
7.) Free flu shots continue at Campus Health clinics
8.) Attend the Mid-America College Health Association Conference
9.) Make a Splash with Get Healthy Now water fitness
10.) Take 20: Got Grit? – Get More Resilient
11.) GHN offers free optional biometric screenings at Shelby campus
HR
12.) Next Week: Qualities of an Effective Supervisor Workshop
Miscellaneous
13.) HSC Shared Services Center Lunch & Learn sessions scheduled
14.) Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) prospective student sessions scheduled
15.) Faculty: Last chance to register! Bring your course to life with animation
16.) Nominations extended for Tachau Award
17.) EndNote for Beginners at Ekstrom Library
18.) Walk to Victory Over Paralysis
19.) Call for workshop with Nicholas Tampio on ‘Deleuze’s Political Vision’
20.) Save the Date: ‘Liberal Arts Education: Think Like You Mean It’ PBK lecture with Dr. Lyle Roelofs, Berea College president
Talks
21.) ‘Envisioning China’s Future: New Middle Kingdom or Singapore on Steroids?’
22.) Microbiology and Immunology seminar
23.) Cleopatra: An Archaeological Perspective on Egypt’s Last Pharaoh
Grand Rounds
24.) Noninvasive Techniques for Assessing Left Ventricular Filling Pressure in Heart Failure
25.) Medicine: Dr. Robert Kushner
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
From UofL Police
1.) Criminal Activity Report
The University of Louisville Police Department responded to a reported robbery (no weapon was displayed) at the Province Apartments at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13. Suspect information was gathered and shared with Louisville Metro Police leading to a quick apprehension and arrest of the suspect. Property was recovered. Both suspect and the victim were not affiliated with the University of Louisville.
If you have any information on this case please contact the University of Louisville Police at 852-6111.
Events
2.) Thank a Donor Day is today on HSC
Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., HSC Quad
Thank a Donor Day is today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HSC Quad. Please stop by! Students, faculty and staff will sign a large sign at the event expressing thanks to donors. The video and photo messages of gratitude will be shared with donors throughout the coming year. Also follow the day’s events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #UofLThanks!
Additional Information: Eileen Chapoton, 852-5064.
3.) Annual Corn Island Storytelling Festival is Oct. 23 at UofL
Oct. 23, 6 to 10 p.m., Lutz Hall Lawn
Free
UofL, Blackacre Historic Homestead and the International Order of E.A.R.S. present the Corn Island Storytelling Festival Oct. 23-24. The Oct. 23 date is at UofL and is free and open to the public. A fall festival for children runs 6 to 7:30 p.m. with crafts, games and a native American drum circle. Storytelling begins at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase from Boss Hog’s BBQ. Sponsors include Fifth Third, Louisville Metro Government, Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs and Kentucky Homefront.
Additional Information: Brandy Warren, 852-8025. See calendar for additional information about the free Oct. 23 event at UofL. For information on the ticketed event Oct. 24 at Blackacre Historic Homestead, which will also feature storytellers and kids activities, go here.
Grawemeyer Awards 30th Anniversary
4.) Symposium tomorrow: Innovative Approaches to Education
Oct. 15, 5 p.m., Comstock Hall, School of Music
Innovative approaches to education will be explored as former Grawemeyer Award in Education winners Carol Gilligan, Pasi Sahlberg and Vanessa Siddle Walker—all internationally renowned experts—come together to share their thoughts, ideas and research. UofL alumnus and journalist Bob Edwards will moderate.
Additional Information: Christine Payne; website.
5.) Diane Ravitch to hold discussion
Oct. 20, 5 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Room W104
“The Death and Life of the American School System” takes a look at how testing and choice are undermining education. Based on Diane Ravitch’s 2010 book of the same name that earned her the 2014 Grawemeyer Award in Education, she will join the talk via Skype.
Additional Information: Christine Payne; website.
Food Trucks on Campus
6.) Foods trucks on Belknap are new food option
· Today (Oct. 14): Traveling Kitchen, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., College of Business
· Tomorrow (Oct. 15): Mark’s Feed Store, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., College of Business
Health and Wellness
7.) Free flu shots continue at Campus Health clinics
Free flu shots will continue through fall and spring semesters at the Campus Health clinics at Cardinal Station (next to the baseball stadium) and on the HSC campus in the Healthcare Outpatient Center. Flu shots are free to students, faculty, and staff ($5 for retirees). For locations and hours, and to download a consent form, click here.
8.) Attend the Mid-America College Health Association Conference
Nov. 12-14
Hosted by UofL Campus Health Services
The theme is “On Track to Wellness.” Keynote speakers are Holly Rogers, MD, developer of the Koru Mindfulness program; James Caesar, University of California at Santa Barbara emergency manager. CME and CHES credits available.
Additional Information: Website.
9.) Make a Splash with Get Healthy Now water fitness
Fall session: Sept. 1 – Dec. 10, Tuesday/Thursday, Noon to 12:45 p.m., Natatorium
Free, UofL employees, retirees and their spouse/QA
Looking for a form of exercise that is easy on the joints and big on fun? Join Get Healthy Now for the fall semester of Water Fitness! Join in for this fun water workout; ideal for all fitness levels and no swimming skills needed (hair can stay dry or not). Benefits include increased energy, better sleep, relief from joint pain and more. Enroll today!
Additional Information: GHN@louisville.edu, 852-7755.
10.) Take 20: Got Grit? – Get More Resilient
Oct. 16, 12:30-12:50 p.m., Ekstrom Library Room W204
Free for UofL employees, retirees and their spouses/QAs
Take 20 minutes and discover how to increase your success and decrease your disappointment. Pump up your level of passion, perseverance and unswerving focus by tapping into your grit. The good news is grit can be learned; you will walk away with simple tools to increase your (True) GRIT. Sign up or walk-in! Please bring your UofL buddies with you!
Additional Information: ghn@louisville.edu, 852-7755.
11.) GHN offers free optional biometric screenings at Shelby campus
Oct. 16, 8 a.m. to noon, Burhans Hall, Room 158
Faculty, staff, and their qualifying adult: free
Get ready for 2016 Open Enrollment! Make an appointment with Get Healthy Now for your biometric screening. This 15-minute screening provides a basic snapshot of your personal health profile, including blood pressure, weight, waist/hip measurements, and blood cholesterol/glucose data. Use this information to complete the online health assessment during Open Enrollment, required annually for GHN participation to earn the monthly premium incentive. Spots are limited so sign up TODAY!
Additional Information: ghn@louisville.edu, 852-7755
12.) Next Week: Qualities of an Effective Supervisor Workshop
Oct. 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Human Resources Building, Room 103A
Free
Becoming a supervisor can be an exciting and intimidating proposition. Our training brings best practices and a better understanding of the qualities one needs to be an effective supervisor. Appropriate for new and more seasoned supervisors, this workshop provides participants with an opportunity to explore their strengths and opportunities for development around decision making, professionalism, conflict resolution strategies and communication styles. Register online.
Additional Information: staffdev@louisville.edu
13.) HSC Shared Services Center Lunch & Learn sessions scheduled
Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19; noon to 1 p.m.
As we roll out the HSC Shared Services Center, we invite all UofL staff from all campuses to join us in Lunch & Learn sessions to learn about the Shared Services model. The location will depend on the number of respondents.
· Recruitment – Oct. 29
· Time Sheet – Nov. 5
· Purchasing Order Form – Nov. 12
· Finance Charge Transfers – Nov. 19
To ensure we have enough space and food available for our first Lunch & Learn on Oct. 29, please RSVP by copying and pasting this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsc-shared-services-lunch-learnrecruitment-oct-29th-tickets-19050221726. We will only be able to accommodate the first 50 respondents.
14.) Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) prospective student sessions scheduled
Oct. 14, 27, 28, time varies, Oppenheimer Hall Room 114
Are you interested in a profession improving the quality of life for individuals, families and communities? Come find out if the versatile Master of Science in Social Work is the right graduate program for you and your professional development. There are two evening sessions at 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 and Oct. 28, and an afternoon session on Oct. 27 at noon. Use the linked sign-up form to reserve your spot and for more available dates!
Additional Information: Sarah Caragianis and Sharon Crook; msswkent@louisville.edu.
15.) Faculty: Last chance to register! Bring your course to life with animation
Oct. 20, noon to 1 p.m. (note: lunch will be available at 11:30 a.m. Presenters will also stay an extra 30 minutes until 1:30 p.m. for additional hands-on practice and support.) Delphi Center, Ekstrom Library
Animation and comic strips can be used to illustrate a complex concept, create a simulation, or produce a video when using live performers is not feasible. In this presentation, you will learn about some simple (and free) tools for making your own animation and comic strips. This is a hands-on experience, so please bring your laptop. If you need to borrow one during the workshop, just let us know when you register. Lunch is served, so pre-registration is required.
Additional Information: Website to register.
16.) Nominations extended for Tachau Award
Nominations are invited for the Tachau Gender Equity Award whose work addresses gender equity in education, research, advocacy, services and/or the arts. The financial award sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women is presented at the Women Center’s Empowerment Luncheon November 10 at the University Club. Please see http://louisville.edu/womenscenter/resources/women-center-awards for more information. Extended deadline: Oct. 20. Submit nominations to Georgette Moore.
Additional Information: Georgette Moore, 852-2029; Michele M. Kosiewicz, 852-5343.
17.) EndNote for Beginners at Ekstrom Library
Oct. 15, 2:30 to 4 p.m., W103, Ekstrom Library
Free to UofL community
Want to get started with EndNote, a popular citation management software program freely available to all UofL faculty, staff, and students? Come to the workshop. We will cover downloading the program, importing citations, working with MS Word, and synching with EndNoteWeb. Registration is limited to 10.
Additional Information: http://louisville.libguides.com/endnote
18.) Walk to Victory Over Paralysis
Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Frazier Rehabilitation, 11th Floor Gym
Free; donations encouraged
Dr. Susan Harkema and her research team with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation’s NeuroRecovery Network hold the Annual Team Reeve Walk to Victory Over Paralysis step-a-thon. Ten sites will work with former and current patients to raise money, awareness and camaraderie in this national fundraising effort. Come to the 11th floor of Frazier Rehab to show your support for those living with paralysis and help us find a cure. Visit www.VictoryOverParalysis/walk-to-victory.
Additional Information: Alice Kennedy; Miranda Garvin.
19.) Call for workshop with Nicholas Tampio on ‘Deleuze’s Political Vision’
Oct. 28, noon to 2 p.m., Stevenson, Room 307
Free, but limited RSVPs
Nicholas Tampio, associate professor of political science at Fordham University and author of Deleuze’s Political Vision, will be leading a CCHS Research workshop on Gilles Deleuze’s seminal essay “Postscript on the Societies of Control” (1992) on Oct. 28. Graduate students and faculty are encouraged to participate but space is limited to the first 15 replies.
For more information or to RSVP, write the Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society at tracy.heightchew@louisville.edu or call 502-852-8977.
20.) Save the Date: Liberal Arts Education: Think Like You Mean It PBK lecture with Dr. Lyle Roelofs, Berea College president
Nov. 12, 6 p.m., reception to follow, Humanities Building, Room 100
Free, reservations recommended
Save the Date for the 2015-16 Phi Beta Kappa lecture. Berea College President Lyle Roelofs shares his thoughts on the benefits and necessity of continuing to offer a liberal arts education in the talk Liberal Arts Education: Think Like You Mean It. A President’s Office reception to follow.
To register, visit http://attend.com/pbk2015
Talks
21.) ‘Envisioning China’s Future: New Middle Kingdom or Singapore on Steroids?’
Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Ford Hall, Room 305
Free
The Center for Asian Democracy’s first Asia in Focus talk featuring Dr. Eric Shibuya, professor of strategic studies, U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, on the evolution of China’s governmental system. This talk will discuss potential future outcomes as China’s leadership attempts to navigate domestic and international demands while also remaining in power. Free pizza.
Additional Information: Amanda LeDuke, 852-2667.
22.) Microbiology and Immunology seminar
Oct. 15, noon to 1 p.m., CTRB, Room 101
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series presents, “Weight Maintenance But Not Metformin Treatment Implemented in Adult Lean and Obese Mice Delays Mammary Tumorigenesis,” by Margot Cleary, PhD, professor, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208.
23.) Cleopatra: An Archaeological Perspective on Egypt’s Last Pharaoh
Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Chao Auditorium
Free and open to public
Dr. John Hale will discuss the Egypt that Cleopatra inherited from her Ptolemaic ancestors and her extraordinary achievements as goddess, priestess, queen, civil administrator, scholar, lover, and above all, mother. Cleopatra, last pharaoh of Egypt, may be the most famous female ruler in all of history. But her Roman enemies made her notorious for all the wrong reasons: her political ambitions, her sumptuous lifestyle, and above all her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Additional Information: Janna Tajibaeva, 852-2247.
24.) Noninvasive Techniques for Assessing Left Ventricular Filling Pressure in Heart Failure
Oct. 14, noon to 1 p.mJewish Hospital – Rudd Heart & Lung Center, Top Floor, Conference Center
Free
Please join us as we welcome Harry Silber, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Silber will present “Noninvasive Techniques for Assessing Left Ventricular Filling Pressure in Heart Failure.”
Additional Information: Monica Sivori, 852-1162, http://louisville.edu/medicine/cmgr
25.) Medicine: Dr. Robert Kushner
Oct. 15, 8 a.m., Ambulatory Care Building auditorium
Medicine Grand Rounds features Robert F. Kushner, MD, professor of medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Kushner will present Lifestyle Medicine: Why Are We Not Doing More to Help our Patient be Healthier? focusing on the leading causes of death in the U.S. and the modifiable lifestyle risk factors, explaining the impact of lifestyle behaviors on health outcomes, and describing ways medical students/physicians can effect health behavior change.
Additional Information: Jason Puckett, 852-1825.
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