Monday Memo February 17, 2020
Dean's Message
Dear Colleagues:
I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to nominate your faculty and staff colleagues for the 2020 A&S awards. Awards will be given at the A&S Celebration of Excellence on April 21, 2020, in the SAC Multipurpose Room.
I know that submitting a nomination takes time, and most of us have precious little of that. However, I believe the payoff is worth it for all involved. The goodwill and public recognition generated are important building blocks in creating a true community of care in A&S. Additionally, so many of us do work that is worthy of praise. Let’s elevate that work for all to see and appreciate.
Time is short though — nominations are due February 28, 2020. You can find out more and nominate here.
Sincerely,
David S. Owen, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, and
Professor of Philosophy
Announcements
Call for Volunteers: 14th Annual Kentucky Women’s Book Festival
March 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Please consider volunteering for the 14th Annual Kentucky Women’s Book Festival hosted by the UofL Women’s Center and the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. If you are interested, contact Latisha Reynolds.
Great Place to Learn
Theatre Arts students, faculty win big in theater competition
Theatre Arts won big at this year's Irene Ryan Region IV Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, with graduate students Tyler Tate and Kala Ross (above) taking the first place prize in acting. Ross also won the regional and national awards last year in Washington D.C.
Xavier Harris, a third-year MFA student in Theatre Arts, won runner-up in acting with his partner Lamar Hardy.
“Fires in the Mirror” received the Golden Hardhat award for the most organized and safe load in and load out for a production under the direction of Charles Nasby, Theatre Arts’ technical production manager, and his son Lionel Nasby, who is a senior undergrad in the department. Several Theatre Arts faculty took home awards, as well: Prof. Calvano for stage direction, Prof. Segal for dramaturgy, and Prof. Goldentul for costume design.
Great Place to Work
Theatre Ticket Giveaway
The College purchased an ad in USA Today and, as a thank you, they provided us with tickets to several theater performances. Please send an email to be entered into the drawing for 2 tickets to The Buddy Holly Story on April 16, 8 PM, at the Brown Theatre. Entries close April 3.
Congratulations to Paula Huffman (Program Coordinator, Geography & Geosciences) who won tickets to Miss Saigon!
Tickets available for Faculty/Staff Appreciation Men's Basketball Game
February 19, 7 PM., KFC Yum! Center
Faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets for $25 to the Feb 19 Men’s basketball game against Syracuse. Your university email address is required for purchase. Faculty and staff are invited to a pregame reception at 5:30 PM in the President’s Room with President Neeli Bendapudi, Provost Beth Boehm, and Vice President and Director of Athletics Vince Tyra. Complimentary snacks and sodas are included and beer will be available for purchase. UofL ID required for entrance.
Prof. Rhodes named Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Prof. Che Rhodes (Fine Arts), who was named “Educator of the Year” by Louisville Visual Art, the area’s largest arts collective. Read more about Prof. Rhodes and his award here.
Diversity & Inclusion
A&S Yearlings Club Forum Series
February 23, 4-6 p.m., The Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway; free and open to the public
Join us for a discussion on Black Student Unions and student activism. Panelists include current high school/university student activists and participants in the 1969 UofL BSU and takeover of the A&S Dean's Office. Contact Clest Lanier for additional info.
Sustainability
Seed Starting Workshop
Friday, February 21, 12-1 PM, Garden Commons
Join us in the greenhouse at UofL’s organic garden to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, and make the most of the growing season. Feel free to bring your own seeds to start and containers to take them home in, or help us start some seeds to be planted in our Campus Gardens. This workshop will be led by Bethany Pratt, Horticulture Education Agent for Jefferson County Cooperative Extension
In the News
Dr. Ricky Jones talks to students after anti-gay pamphlets were handed out to LGBTQ-focused classroom (WHAS 11, 2/10/20) - Prof. Ricky Jones (PAS) voiced frustrations with the school’s response to the incident.
Campus Free Speech Is Just State-Sanctioned Violence In Disguise (LEO Weekly, 2/12/20) Op-ed by undergrad Quintez Brown (Political Science) quotes Prof. Ricky Jones (PAS).
Film festival exposes moviegoers to various French films (Louisville Cardinal, 2/14/20) - Prof. Matthieu Dalle (Classical & Modern Languages) discusses offerings at this year's festival.
U of L Bars Student Who Distributed Anti-Gay Literature From Returning To LGBTQ Studies Class (WFPL, 2/14/20) - Prof. Ricky Jones (PAS) and Prof. Kaila Story (WGS, PAS) quoted.
UofL students choose their ‘Faculty Favorites (UofL News, 2/17/20) - Prof. Danielle Franco (Chemistry) featured
