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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Sept. 3, 2015:
· Benz elected chairman of University of Louisville Board of Trustees. Read more.
· Sociologist to lecture about ‘wrongs of the right.’ Read more.
· UofL Theatre Arts announces 2015-16 season. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
UofL faculty provide children from our region and beyond the most advanced health care available. UofL is running an awareness campaign called UofL For Kids. Check it out at uoflforkids.com so everyone understands the breadth of work of the UofL faculty.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) Looking for a unique opportunity to connect with cross-disciplinary colleagues who share your passion for teaching?
2.) Got GRIT?
3.) Muhammad Ali Open House and celebration of International Day of Peace
4.) Research study for women who have experienced recent miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death
5.) A&S All Stars Pre Game Educational Series this fall
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Looking for a unique opportunity to connect with cross-disciplinary colleagues who share your passion for teaching?
Delphi Center (Ekstrom Library #244)
Faculty reading circles require a minimal time commitment and are an opportunity to obtain a popular title, new ideas, strategies, and teaching inspiration. Two circles are beginning in September: One features Parker Palmer’s “The Courage to Teach” and meets on Friday mornings from 9-10 a.m. on 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 and 10/2; the second features Linda Nilson’s “Creating Self-Regulated Learners” and will meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 p.m, on 9/15, 10/20 and 11/17.
Additional Information: A light dinner is provided for evening sessions. The first 10 faculty to register will receive a free copy of the book. Additional information and to register.
Health and Wellness
2.) Got GRIT?
Noon to 1 p.m., four Wednesdays starting 10/21, Nursing School K Building, Room 2024
Free: Employees, spouses and QAs
Get Healthy Now is incorporating in Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth’s research-based findings on GRIT. Enjoy fun and innovative group activities to increase your level of GRIT – hence your success and happiness. Experience positive energy and positive results as you participate in Get Healthy Now’s Group Wellness Coaching. You will design and implement an action plan to live the future of your dreams. Space is limited and is filling up quickly!
Additional Information: Register here.
3.) Muhammad Ali Open House and Celebration of International Day of Peace
Sept. 10, 4 to 6 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Room 280
The Muhammad Ali Institute invites you to our Annual Open House to come and learn about Muhammad Ali’s international reputation as a humanitarian and World Peace Day. We also are welcoming our newest cohort of Ali Scholars: Yomna Amer, Mariam Ba, De’Anna Benson, Kala Brown, Kayla Bryant, Madeline Clabough, Cortez Flippins, Temis Jimenez-Anaya, Jacob Markert, Wesley Turner, Karen Udoh and Maya White. So come hear what the Ali Institute has planned for the upcoming year, and be inspired.
Additional Information: Mikal Forbush, 852-1493.
4.) Research study for women who have experienced recent miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death
We have developed a clinical survey which may help doctors and nurses better identify parents who need additional follow-up for intense grief after miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. This study will simplify its scoring system so it can be widely used. We are looking for participants who are women over age 18 and have had a pregnancy loss in the last 8 weeks. Research involves taking 2 surveys now and again in 3 months; takes 15-20 minutes to complete. IRB#14.1176
Additional Information: Marianne H. Hutti, 852-6458.
5.) A&S All Stars Pre Game Educational Series this fall
Gheens Science Hall and Rausch Planetarium
Free, reservations recommended
The A&S All Stars Pre Game Educational Series brings an intellectual slate to tailgating this fall by showcasing the best faculty and alumni in the College of Arts and Sciences on home football game days. With topics ranging from Ancient Louisville to Beyonce’s effect on feminism, this series aims to engage current students, returning alumni and game fans from across the region. Come for the coffee and bagels, stay to cheer on our accomplished faculty and alumni.
Additional Information: Seating is free, but reservations strongly recommended. To RSVP or to learn more about the season’s speakers, visit uofl.me/as-all-stars-2015.
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