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Monday, Oct. 3, 2016
DID YOU KNOW UofL will host the 23rd annual “Reel Latin America” film festival Oct. 6-Nov. 1, with screenings of nine films in Spanish with English subtitles. The Spanish section of UofL’s classical and modern languages department organizes the event in conjunction with Spanish language newspaper Al Dia en America.
FACULTY/STAFF NOTABLES Paul Coomes, PhD, emeritus professor of economics in the College of Business, was recently named executive director of the state Office of Health Policy in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
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CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS UofL Today with Mark Hebert WHAS-TV, Great Day LiveMondays, 9:30 a.m.; WLKY-TV also runs the UofL stories on Saturday morning newscasts. Segments can be found on YouTube This week’s schedule: Oct. 3, Artificial intelligence is taking over our lives – Roman Yampolskiy
Radio ShowAirs Mondays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on 93.9 The Ville; replayed on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Podcasts can be found on SoundCloud
Metro TV and KET KY – The Kentucky ChannelMetro TV – Ch. 99 on UVerse, Ch. 25 on TWC: Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30, Thursday 6:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 p.m.; KET KY – Ch. 192 on TWC, other channels: Thursdays at 5 p.m. Metro TV shows can be found on YouTube Monica Wendel from UofL School of Public Health and Information Systems talks about efforts to understand and curb youth violence in west Louisville; Dr. Martin Huecker from UofL Physicians talks about heroin epidemic.
Miscellaneous Master of Higher Education Administration info session plannedOctober 4, 7 p.m., online Join our online info session to find out how you can propel your higher education career further, and how online learning can help you fit education in your busy schedule. Additional Information: Register online, email
UofL Today will no longer be sent on FridaysA newly-formatted UofL Today daily email will be delivered Monday through Thursday. It will be replaced on Fridays with a UofL News digest, which will include a roundup of the week’s top stories from UofLNews.com. More information about these changes is available online. Additional Information: Alicia Kelso
Session focuses on Muhammad Ali’s influence on the Civil Rights movmementOct. 6, 6-8 p.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library UofL scholar-activists and prominent leaders will discuss how Ali inspired and supported the Civil Rights Movement. We will examine what it means to be a civil rights leader now and discuss what participation in movements looks like today. Additional Information: Erika DeSha, website Surplus Warehouse to reopen WednesdayOct. 5, 1901 S. Floyd St., Belknap Campus Hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Department representatives may select items for department use only. There is no charge if the department representatives remove the item(s) from Surplus. Departments may request for a fee that Physical Plant deliver the reserved items by completing the Chargeable Service Request online form.
Dept. of Medicine releases KLCRP Budget Spreadsheet, PCF TemplatesThe Dept. of Medicine has released a budget spreadsheet template and two pre-filled PCFs (one with Clinical Attachment) for the Kentucky Lung Cancer Research Program (KLCRP) Cycle 16 proposal process. These forms are available online. Additional Information: Jamie Rittenhouse, 852-1830 Faculty Explore how social media can foster classroom communityOct. 17, 12-1 p.m., Teaching Innovation Learning Lab Classroom (Ekstrom Library #302) In this session, facilitators will provide strategies for avoiding pitfalls and share examples of how to use social media effectively for building community. Additional Information: Website
Training and Workshops PLAN hosting workshop for international grad studentsOct. 6, 3-4:30 p.m., Room 105, Houchens Building, Belknap Campus This academic orientation provides an opportunity for international grad students who are new to U.S. academic culture, including classroom practices, research, technology and support systems. Panelists will share their experiences. Additional Information: Register online
QPR Training offered in HRNov. 10, 9-10:30 a.m., Human Resources Training Room The UofL Cards SPEAK program provides QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training on campus to faculty, staff and students. The training enhances the participant’s knowledge, awareness, listening skills, communication skills concerning college student suicide, and the ability to compassionately ask students about suicidal thoughts. Additional Information: Register online, email
Health and Wellness Biometric Screening scheduled for HSC CampusFridays, Oct. 7-Nov. 4, 7-11 a.m., Room 2017, K-Wing/Nursing School, HSC Campus; Free Get ready for 2017 Benefits Open Enrollment by making an appointment for a free biometric screening. Screenings provide blood pressure, weight, waist/hip measurements and blood cholesterol/glucose data to complete the online health assessment required annually to receive your premium incentive. Additional Information: Email, 852-7755
RSVP for GHN’s Health Seminar: Sleep HabitsOct. 13, 12-12:30 p.m., Room 158, Burhan’s Hall, Shelby Campus; Room 2034, K-Wing/Nursing School, HSC Campus; Free Discover ways to sleep better, learn the impact of sleep loss and tips for getting a good night’s sleep. Additional Information: RSVP via email, 852-7755
Take 20 for GHN’s gentle yogaFridays, 12:30-12:50 p.m., Oct. 21, Room 201, Miller IT Building, Belknap; Oct. 28, HSC Fitness Center, HSC; Free Our certified yoga instructor will teach how to improve posture and overall health by performing stress-relieving yoga poses and exercises. Suitable for all fitness levels. Additional Information: RSVP via email, 852-7755
Celebrate Meatless Monday during National Chili MonthMeatless chili is a favorite for a spicy, protein-rich meal that’s easy to make, pack, and eat anywhere. Additional Information: Meatless Monday recipes, email, 852-7755
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