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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Oct. 2, 2015:
· A&S renovates auditoriums and classrooms. Read more.
· Notables, September 2015. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Seventeen of the 40 people who made Business First’s “Forty Under 40” list have a tie to the University of Louisville. Some teach here; others are alumni or have other affiliations with UofL. Among those on the list, published in the Sept. 25 edition, are Dr. Eric Bednar, clinical assistant professor in the School of Dentistry; Mark Jurich, senior associate athletic director for development; and Dr. Gerald Lee, assistant professor of pediatrics and division chief, allergy and immunology.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) Open Enrollment is Oct. 19-Oct. 30
2.) ‘UofL Today with Mark Hebert’ features flu shots, presidential race
3.) Correction: 2015 Clery Report available
4.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste training
5.) New Critical Thinking tools available on Blackboard
6.) PLAN offers workshop on developing teaching philosophy statements
7.) PLAN offers workshop on developing teaching philosophy statements
8.) Free training continues Tuesday: Commercializing Innovations in the Healthcare Market
9.) Last chance to register for the Health Literacy Kentucky Summit
10.) Online information session scheduled for Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
11.) 2015 (Fall) Internal Grants Program deadline is Nov. 10
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Open Enrollment: We’ve got you covered!
1.) Open Enrollment is Oct. 19-Oct. 30
Employees will have the option to choose their 2016 benefits online between Oct. 19 and Oct. 30. To learn more about your benefits, attend one of the following upcoming benefits fairs. HSC Campus: Clinical and Translational Research Bldg., 1st floor, Oct. 20-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Belknap Campus: Get Healthy Now Wellness Center, 601 Presidents Blvd., Oct. 27-28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be watching for more helpful benefit tips!
Additional Information: Human Resources, 852-3167.
2.) ‘UofL Today with Mark Hebert’ features flu shots, presidential race
Airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on 93.9 FM The Ville; replayed on Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m.
UofL’s Mark Hebert hosts two weekly 30-minute programs focusing on research and insights from expert UofL faculty, as well as stories about our successful students, and staff and campus events. This week’s schedule:
· Monday, Oct. 5: Dr. Michael Smith – Flu shot fact vs. fiction, research; Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program – Errol Wint and two students; CEHD news conference – training future teachers to use drama to boost learning in pre-K students
· Tuesday, Oct. 6: 2016 U.S. Presidential Race – Gary Gregg, McConnell Center director; Jasmine Farrier, political science professor; and Charlie Zimmerman, communications professor discuss The Donald, Hillary, Rand Paul and the rest of the presidential field and what they see happening in Kentucky.
Podcasts of all “UofL Today with Mark Hebert” programs can be found at https://soundcloud.com/uofl.
3.) Correction: 2015 Clery Report available
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2015 is now available for viewing and/or printing here. (Corrects the link.) The report is completed each year in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
Additional Information: University of Louisville Police, 852-6111.
4.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste training
Oct. 8, 9 a.m. – noon, Room 2034, KWING
Free
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend this training. Recurrent training for lab employees is required every three years and may be completed in Bioraft (online refresher training). Bring employee/student ID number to sign in. Attendees can pre-register at www.louisville.edu/dehs, however advanced registration is not required.
Additional Information: Cathy Price, 852-2956 or Lloyd Asher, 852-2830.
5.) New Critical Thinking tools available on Blackboard
To support instructors regarding the university’s shared commitment to explicitly building students’ skills in critical thinking across the curriculum, the “Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools” booklet (aka “little blue book”)is now in all Blackboard shells. Instructors can find a pdf of the booklet and an instructional strategy tipsheet under the new tab marked “University Resources.” Using the Blackboard copy command, instructors can copy the booklet into any Blackboard content area.
For more information: Edna Ross, 852-5138.
6.) PLAN offers workshop on developing teaching philosophy statements
Oct. 7, 2 to 3 p.m., Houchens Building, Room 105
Teaching philosophy statements offer an opportunity for self-reflection, provide a means of communication with one’s students, and are increasingly a requirement in academic job applications. This workshop will allow you the opportunity to reflect upon your philosophical approach to teaching and learning by comparing and responding to sample teaching philosophy statements. Graduate students interested in attending can register and find more information on the PLAN website.
Additional Information: Events page.
7.) PLAN offers workshop on developing teaching philosophy statements
Oct. 7, 2 to 3 p.m., Houchens Building, Room 105
Teaching philosophy statements offer an opportunity for self-reflection, provide a means of communication with one’s students, and are increasingly a requirement in academic job applications. This workshop will allow you the opportunity to reflect upon your philosophical approach to teaching and learning by comparing and responding to sample teaching philosophy statements. Graduate students interested in attending can register and find more information on the PLAN website.
Additional Information: Events page.
8.) Free training continues Tuesday: Commercializing Innovations in the Healthcare Market
Oct. 6, 4 to 6 p.m., Room 123, Clinical Translational Research Building
Free
All are invited to attend the new Trifecta Training Program for Life Science Technologies. The fourth of five weekly training sessions is open to the UofL community and will be held on Tuesday (10/6), 4 – 6 p.m. in Room 123 of the CTRB. These sessions are designed to help you prepare Coulter, ExCITE and I-Corps applications as well as other translational grant opportunities. Experienced speakers will present topics related to health-based innovations and entrepreneurship.
Additional Information: RSVP to Monique Kuykendoll, 852-4152.
9.) Last chance to register for the Health Literacy Kentucky Summit
Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Shelby Campus, Founders Union Building
$95, $25 for students
Register today for the 6th Annual Health Literacy Kentucky Summit: Health Literacy in the Age of the ACA. Topics include Health Literacy in the Institute of Medicine, “Insurance” Literacy, Healthy Literacy 101, Community Level Best Practices. Continuing Education credits offered in several disciplines.
Additional Information: Website.
10.) Online information session scheduled for Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m., online
Free
Find out how you can propel your career further, and how online learning can help you fit education in your busy schedule. Network with future peers and colleagues who may share the same questions, challenges and education goals. Meet our faculty and staff and learn more about how this degree can enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of higher ed, and position you for future career advancements. Register here.
Additional Information: online@louisville.edu, 800-871-8635.
11.) 2015 (Fall) Internal Grants Program deadline is Nov. 10
Nov. 10
The Office of the EVPRI is accepting applications for the NEW Internal Grants Program. The Internal Grants Program (Research I, Research II and URG) aims to assist faculty in new highly productive research projects. All grant categories are open to full-time faculty.
Additional Information: Information and applications forms are here.
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