Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Sept. 5, 2014:
· The many faces of diversity star in new UofL video. Read more.
· Hughes named Alumnus of the Year. Read more.
· Cancer Center earns 3-year radiology accreditation. Read more.
· Conference explores art as social practice, campus involvement. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The University of Louisville Student Recreation Center has won another design award. In addition to receiving national LEED Gold certification, the facility has won a 2014 “Excellence in Structural Engineering” Award from the National Council of Structural Engineers Association. The award will be given in New Orleans Sept.19. The SRC opened Oct. 28, 2013.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Miscellaneous
1.) Employees asked to nominate outstanding staff performers
2.) New Classic Film Series offered by UofL Lifelong Learning
3.) PLAN offers workshop for graduate students on presenting research
4.) PLAN hosts graduate student panel on how to manage graduate school
5.) Gear up for the GRE in free workshop
6.) Lab safety and hazardous waste training and radiation safety orientation scheduled
7.) Join the HSC walking tour
8.) Proposals being accepted for 2014 Kentucky Engagement Conference
9.) Faculty/staff invited to nominate students for Mortar Board Honorary
Talks
10.) Health Science Educator I scheduled
11.) Health Science Educator II scheduled
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) Employees asked to nominate outstanding staff performers
Deadline Sept. 19
The Office of the President is accepting nominations for Outstanding Performance Awards. The awards recognize classified and professional/administrative staff for their outstanding performance and commitment to service. Recipients receive plaques, a $1,000 cash award and a letter of appreciation for their personnel files. President James Ramsey also hosts a reception in their honor.
Additional Information: Guidelines and nomination form (opens as PDF). Contact Sandy Garcia, 852-5543.
2.) New Classic Film Series offered by UofL Lifelong Learning
Tuesdays beginning Sept. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Founders Union Room 6, Shelby Campus
$79
View eight classic films with local filmmaker and film historian Greg Willihnganz beginning Sept. 16. Films include Swing Time (1936); The Women (1939); Strangers on a Train (1951); The Guns at Batasi (1962); Zorba the Greek (1964); Airplane (1971); All the President’s Men (1976) and Life After Tomorrow (2006).
Additional Information: Learn more and register.
3.) PLAN offers workshop for graduate students on presenting research
Sept. 8, 2 to 3 p.m., Houchens Building, Room 105
This session will prepare students to effectively present their research at an academic conference, public forum, or a thesis or dissertation defense. Students will learn practical strategies for dealing with stage fright and communicating information during an oral presentation. Finally, students will learn how to create scientific posters and how to handle the author session for discussing their poster during an academic conference.
Additional Information: PLAN website. Calendar listing.
4.) PLAN hosts graduate student panel on how to manage graduate school
Sept. 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Houchens Building, Room 105
Are you just beginning your graduate program and want to learn how to be successful? If so, attend this session! At this workshop, a panel of current graduate students, representing different levels, programs and life experiences, will share their collective wisdom about how to successfully navigate life as a graduate student. Graduate students interested in attending can register and find more information on the PLAN website.
Additional Information: PLAN website. Calendar listing.
5.) Gear up for the GRE in free workshop
Sept. 30, 4 to 8 p.m., Shumaker Building Room 139
Free
The School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies and REACH are hosting a GRE test information workshop. UofL alumni and staff, post-baccalaureate students, current graduate and undergraduate students and community members are invited to attend. Please register, as space is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional Information: gradadm@louisville.edu or register here.
6.) Lab safety and hazardous waste training and radiation safety orientation scheduled
Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, Donald Baxter I Building, Auditorium
Free
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend the Lab Safety/Hazardous Waste session, 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Recurrent training for lab employees is required every three years. Individuals who will work with or around radioactive materials should attend the Radiation Orientation session, which is from 11:05 a.m. to noon. Bring employee/student ID number to sign in.
Additional Information: Cathy Price, 852-2956.
7.) Join the HSC walking tour
Sept. 9, 9 a.m., Abell Admin Center, 2nd floor lobby
Free
Sign up for the next tour of the Health Sciences Center and get to know your way around campus. Register here.
Additional Information: Bonnie Dean, 852-2647.
8.) Proposals being accepted for 2014 Kentucky Engagement Conference
Proposals are being accepted for the Kentucky Engagement Conference hosted by Morehead State University, November 19. Conference theme is “Productive Partnerships Through Stewardship and Engagement.” The VP Office for Community Engagement will cover registration cost for presenters and non-presenters who wish to attend the conference.
Additional Information: Website.
9.) Faculty/staff invited to nominate students for Mortar Board Honorary
Nominations due 4 p.m. Sept. 12
Life membership $110
Faculty and staff are invited to nominate undergraduate students to apply for Mortar Board National Senior Honorary. Requirements are excellence in scholarship, leadership and service. The chapter is active in service to campus and the community with book drives, soup kitchen help and public lectures. Requirements include a GPA of 3.15 and 60 current credit hours.
Additional Information: Website. Faculty/staff may also e-mail nominee names to Gerry Williger.
Talks
10.) Health Science Educator I scheduled
Sept. 24, noon to 1 p.m., Kornhauser Auditorium
The topic will be “A Leader’s Role in Addressing LGBT Health,” by Dr. John Davis. He will speak to how engaged leadership has the ability to integrate LGBT inclusion into education, patient care, faculty affairs and policies. This session aims to empower leaders, including students and practitioners, to ensure LGBT inclusion by providing a clinically relevant overview of LGBT health disparities and their cost to healthcare, increasing awareness of the current gaps in LGBT academic medicine, and outlining easy wins for leadership to integrate and evaluate LGBT initiatives at their own institutions.1.0 CME credit offered. Lunch will be served.
Additional Information: RSVP to Emily Carr.
11.) Health Science Educator II scheduled
Sept. 24, 2 to 3 p.m., Abell 110
The topic will be “Working with LGBT Patients: A practical, skills-based training for health professionals,” by Dr. John Davis. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Davis will present the LGBT and DSD-affected Curriculum Integration Objectives developed within the Association of the American Medical Colleges and provide practical examples of how they can be implemented into existing curriculum. Participants from various health professions (nursing, dental, medical) will have the opportunity to identify crucial skills needed in their given clinical setting, and develop profession-specific plans for implementation. 1.0 CME credit offered.
Additional Information: RSVP to Emily Carr.
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