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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Sept. 10, 2015:
· President’s address, faculty honors highlight State of the University Week. Read more.
· Discussion series introduces leaders, updates on schools. Read more.
· UofL Optimal Aging Month continues with cooking demo, walks. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
There are 93 intramural teams signed up this year to play flag football, up from last year’s record of 82 teams. Teams are made up of undergraduate, graduate and professional students; games start Monday.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) State of the University events recognize faculty excellence
2.) Tired of PowerPoint? Explore how SoftChalk can help
3.) Become the physician you always wanted to be
4.) Reminder to register for the Family & Friends Campus Visit
5.) Infant scientists wanted
6.) Pharmacology and Toxicology
7.) The business of college sports
8.) Biomedical application of nanoparticles
9.) Neuroscience
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) State of the University events recognize faculty excellence
A ceremony to honor outstanding faculty and a dedication of Charles H. Parrish Jr. Freedom Park highlight activities leading up to the State of the University Address Wednesday, Sept. 16. President James Ramsey will deliver the annual address at 2:30 p.m. in the Comstock Concert Hall, School of Music. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend.
Additional Information: For the full schedule of events, click here.
Faculty
2.) Tired of PowerPoint? Explore how SoftChalk can help
Oct. 1, 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
Are you and your students bored with PowerPoint? Do you want to increase students’ learning outside of class time? Are you interested in making your blended or online course content more engaging for students? In this session, Kent School of Social Work faculty member Larry Michalczyk will describe how he uses an innovative program called SoftChalk Create to transition beyond traditional teaching methods. Lunch is served, so pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register click here.
3.) Become the physician you always wanted to be
Sept. 12 and 14, Ekstrom Library, 254
Public
The Post-bac Pre-med Program is for college graduates and career changers interested in going to medical school to become a physician but lack the pre-med requirements and preparation for admission. To learn more about our program, please attend one of our information sessions or schedule an appointment with the Program Director. Our September sessions begin on Sat., Sept. 12 @ 12:30 and on Mon., Sept. 14 @ 5:30 p.m. in the Ekstrom Library, room 254. Registration is not required.
Additional Information: Tonia D. Thomas, 852-2879. Website.
4.) Reminder to register for the Family & Friends Campus Visit
Oct. 6, 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Student Activities Center, Room 310
Don’t forget to register for our Family & Friends Campus Visit! Jenny Sawyer, executive director of undergraduate admissions, will be presenting the visit session just for prospective students of faculty and staff. Space is limited and registration is required.
Additional Information: Register here. Kristin Ellis, 852-5516.
5.) Infant scientists wanted
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Davidson, Room 314
The UofL Infant Cognition Lab (Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences) is conducting several studies on infant face perception. Infants who are between 3 and 8 months old with normal vision and hearing are invited to participate. Participation involves one brief visit to campus. Infants will receive a UofL t-shirt or bib for participating.
Additional Information: Kate Dixon (852-6852, uoflbaby@louisville.edu) or visit www.babythinker.org. HSPPO#: 053.06
6.) Pharmacology and Toxicology
Sept. 11, noon to 1 p.m., Research Tower 1302, Knoefel Conference Room
Free
The department of pharmacology and toxicology presents a seminar, Development of autologous immunotherapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma. From bench to bedside, by Irina Tcherepanova, PhD, Director Molecular Biology, Argos Therapeutics Inc.
Additional Information: Florence Su, 852-5141.
Talks
7.) The business of college sports
Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library
Free to all
Kristi Dosh, the “Sports Biz Miss” who has provided material for ESPN, Forbes, Bleacher Report and other outlets, will give a public lecture about the business of college sports. She recently wrote Saturday Millionaires, and will have a book signing prior to the talk. Refreshments will be provided. Cosponsored by Mortar Board National Senior Honorary and Student-Athletes of Color Combining Opportunities and Responsibility for Excellence, with funding by the Club Programming Committee.
Additional Information: Gerard Williger, 852-0821. Website.
8.) Biomedical application of nanoparticles
Sept. 11, 1 to 2 p.m., Ernst Hall, Rm 310,
Free
UofL’s Dr. Kyung A. Kang, chemical engineering department, will discuss her research on biomedical applications of nanoparticles at this department seminar.
Additional Information: Patty Lumley, 852-6347.
Grand Rounds
9.) Neuroscience
Sept. 17, 8 to 9 a.m., Baxter Building Auditorium
As part of the Neuroscience Grand Rounds, the department of neurology is pleased to announce that Kathrin LaFaver, MD, will present “Immunotherapy for Huntington’s Disease and other Neurodegenerative Disorders–Can We Stop Disease Progression?”
For more information, including how to watch live on the web and receive CME credit, click here and follow instructions.
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