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The Office of First Year Initiatives and our campus partners would like to welcome all of our new and returning students to campus!
To make sure you don’t get caught up in the winter BLUES, we’ve compiled a great list of events to get the semester started off right.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @UofL_FYI for exclusive prize opportunities!
WinterFest 2012 Schedule of Events
Monday, January 9, 2012
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9:00am
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5:00pm
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WinterFest Welcome & Info Station SAC 1st floor Get your WinterFest event guide, ask any questions you have, grab a FREE drink, find out more about important campus resources, and more!
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10:30am |
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2:30pm |
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REACH Welcome Back Strickler Lobby Start the semester out right: FREE snacks and drinks, and info on REACH resources!
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6:00pm |
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8:00pm |
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UL Wesley Gathering InterFaith Center
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8:00pm |
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Mr. Bettie Contest Bettie Johnson Hall This annual event features student athletes showcasing their talent to raise money for Kosair Children’s Hospital. Former contestants are now professional athletes and actors. Have some fun and contribute to a great cause!
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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9:00am
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5:00pm
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WinterFest Welcome & Info Station SAC 1st floor
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10:30am |
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2:30pm |
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REACH Welcome Back Strickler Lobby
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11:00am |
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1:00pm |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bake Sale SAC 2nd floor The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be selling delicious treats! Proceeds will go to an organization of their choosing.
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12:10pm |
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12:50pm
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Cardio Blast SAC Aerobic Room One of 5 intramural group fitness classes you can try for FREE this week only! Spring session begins on Jan. 17.
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5:30pm |
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6:30pm |
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Zumba SAC Aerobic Room One of 5 intramural group fitness classes you can try for FREE this week only!
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5:30pm |
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6:30pm |
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PEACC Volunteer Training PEACC office (Stud. Services Annex) Want to make campus a safer place by taking a stand against all forms of power-based personal violence? Join PEACC Volunteers! Come learn about the various volunteer opportunities available. FREE food!
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6:00pm |
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7:30pm |
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WinterFest Worship BCM Bldg. First worship service of the semester! Worship will be held every Tues., but tonight will include a FREE sit-down meal of chicken strips and mac ‘n cheese! Interested in local churches? Reps from several will attend with more info.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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11:00am
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1:00pm
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WinterFest RSO Fair SAC MPR New to UofL or still exploring what UofL has to offer? Check out amazing student groups at the RSO Fair! Bring your lunch to the SAC MPR and meet some diverse and vibrant Recognized Student Organizations. You might just find the RSO that fits you!
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11:00am |
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1:00pm |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bake Sale SAC 2nd floor
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12:00pm |
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1:00pm
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Conversation Café/Let's Talk Lunch Cultural Center The author Wes Moore calls his book, The Other Wes Moore, a “call to action.” UofL is answering that call! Join First Year Initiatives and the Engage Lead Serve Office in discussing the importance of serving your community, and find out more about how to get involved in the BinC Service Initiative and other campus and community projects. FREE lunch!
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12:00pm
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1:00pm
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Free Yoga Health Promotion Activity Rm. (Stud. Services Annex) Classes also held at 4:00 and 5:15 pm! Brought to you for FREE by the Office of Health Promotion.
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5:15pm
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6:15pm
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Step Variety SAC Aerobic Room One of 5 intramural group fitness classes you can try for FREE this week only!
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7:00pm |
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Women’s BB vs. South Florida KFC Yum! Center
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
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12:00pm
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1:00pm
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Free Yoga Health Promotion Activity Rm. (Stud. Services Annex) Classes also held at 4:00 and 5:15 pm! Brought to you for FREE by the Office of Health Promotion.
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5:15pm |
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6:15pm |
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Zumba SAC Aerobic Room One of 5 intramural group fitness classes you can try for FREE this week only!
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5:30pm |
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7:00pm
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Freshman Festival Miller Hall Freshmen are invited to kick off the new semester with games, prizes, and FREE food!
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8:00pm
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10:00pm
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The SnowBall Speed Art Museum Come dressed to impress at this FREE event- the first 75 people to enter get prizes! Enjoy drinks and desserts in the Sculpture Court Lounge, and join ULDM in dancing to the beats of UofL's own award-winning DJ PRISM! Create a mask at the art station to wear for the photo booth, or grab friends and go on a scavenger hunt through the museum. You'll also have a chance to register for ULDM, so bring $18 if you're interested. Anyone who registers for ULDM during the event will be entered to win numerous raffle prizes!
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Friday, January 13, 2012
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11:30am
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1:30pm
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Shoe Drive Kickoff Speed Bldg. Join the UofL chapter of Engineers Without Borders as they collect shoes for EDGE Outreach, an organization in Louisville that donates shoes to third world countries in need. FREE hot cocoa and cider! Help a great cause and donate your old shoes!
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12:00pm |
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12:45pm |
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Boot Camp SAC Aerobic Room One of 5 intramural group fitness classes you can try for FREE this week only!
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1:00pm |
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4:00pm
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Housing Tours & Free Food The Province Come to The Province Clubhouse for FREE food and tours of the apartment facilities!
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
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12:45pm
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2:00pm
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Remembering the Freedom Rides DuValle Education Ctr. (3610 Bohne Ave.) This joint session of Healing History Academy and UofL’s Saturday Academy will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the southern Freedom Rides (1961). Explore history with an eye toward addressing our nation's current social needs related to poverty, job loss and education.
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4:00pm |
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Men’s BB vs. De Paul KFC Yum! Center
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
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5:00pm
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7:00pm
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Roman Catholic Mass InterFaith Center
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5:00pm |
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9:00pm |
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Night Service Launch The Avenue Check out the launch of a night service at The Avenue that is primarily for college and UofL students! Followed by FREE Qdoba and a game night. Prizes will be given to the winners of the games! The Avenue is located in Cardinal Towne behind Jimmy John’s.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
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10:00am
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2:30pm
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MLK Day of Service Bigelow Hall (MITC) Make it a day ON, not a day OFF! The Engage Lead Serve Office will provide multiple service opportunities at a number of different organizations across the city. The kick-off event will include a guest speaker and FREE brunch for those who attend. Transportation to and from the service sites will be provided. Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on site availability. To participate, complete the registration form. More info: Toni Solis by email or at 852.3436.
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7:00pm |
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9:00pm |
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Student-Athlete Talent Show Manual HS UofL student athletes are proud to present this 2nd annual event! All proceeds will benefit the Louisville Big Brothers, Big Sisters program.
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WEEK
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Civic Engagement Week: Cards in the Community (through Friday, January 20) Learn more about being an engaged citizen on and off campus during this week of celebrating Cards being active in their community. Participate in MLK Day of Service, give blood, and learn how to run for SGA office!
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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12:00pm
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6:00pm
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Dr. Q, World Trick Shot Artist Cardinal Corner Game Room (SAC) Tom Rossman (aka "Dr. Q") will give 2 FREE shows at 12 & 5pm. Between shows he will give FREE, individual lessons to anyone who wants to shoot a rack with him. Dr. Q is a world champion billiard trick shot champion and has appeared on ESPN many times.
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5:30pm |
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7:00pm |
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Financial Aid Open House Financial Aid Office (Houchens 110) File your FAFSA as soon as possible! Financial Aid will host special hours to help students file their FAFSA and answer specific FAFSA questions. Students who file their FAFSA early will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of five $100 scholarships! Financial Aid will host special hours again on Jan. 19 (same time and location).
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6:00pm |
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7:30pm |
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WinterFest Worship BCM Bldg.
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6:00pm |
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9:00pm |
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Interfraternity Council Recruitment Unity Place/Greek Row/Community Park Considering going Greek? Come meet the members of UofL’s 14 IFC fraternities and discover why brotherhood can make all the difference! Joining a fraternity at UofL is a great way to get involved, meet new people, and experience all that college life has to offer. Recruitment will continue Jan. 18 & 19, same time and locations.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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9:00am
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11:00am
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Winter Library Meet & Greet Ekstrom Library East Lobby Come check out what services the library has to offer! FREE donuts and cider in the east lobby (1st floor), near the Browsing Collection. A drawing for two prizes (a Kindle e-reader and a Nook e-reader) will also be held.
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12:00pm |
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1:00pm |
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REACH Meeting the Challenge of Time Seminar Strickler 111 Hear ideas, suggestions and strategies for managing your busy schedule.
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12:00pm |
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1:00pm |
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Renewable Energy Info Session Ernst 212 Interested in
renewable energy related concepts, challenges, and innovations? Check
out the first in this series of lectures and workshops, brought to you
by the RE3 (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) Club! Held the 1st
Wed. of the month, each session will include FREE food and may include
lab tours, videos, and hands-on activities.
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2:00pm |
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Women’s Tennis vs. Morehead State Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
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6:00pm |
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9:00pm
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Interfraternity Council Recruitment Unity Place/Greek Row/Community Park
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7:00pm |
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Women’s BB vs. Providence KFC Yum! Center
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
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1:00pm
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2:00pm
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PEACC Volunteer Training PEACC office (Stud. Services Annex)
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TBA |
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Men’s Tennis vs. Austin Peay; followed by Xavier Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
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4:30pm
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5:20pm
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REACH Textbook Reading Savvy Seminar Strickler 111 Learn how to utilize a reading system, plus legitimate shortcuts that can help you get more out of reading textbooks.
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5:00pm
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7:00pm
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Sipping Cider with SAB Red Barn Interested in planning parties and events on campus? Come see what Student Activities Board is all about! Grab some FREE apple cider or hot chocolate, and add ingredients as you tour through the organization and learn how to become part of the group responsible for the biggest events on campus. From International Fashion Show to Homecoming, SAB makes it happen!
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5:30pm
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7:00pm
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Financial Aid Open House Financial Aid Office (Houchens 110) |
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6:00pm
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9:00pm
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Interfraternity Council Recruitment Unity Place/Greek Row/Community Park
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9:00pm |
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11:00pm
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Late-Night Pancakes BCM Bldg. Take a study break for some FREE late-night pancakes! There will also be a photo booth, roving magician, and video games on the big screen!
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Friday, January 20, 2012
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10:00am
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11:00am
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REACH Effective Note-Taking Seminar Strickler 111 Learn viable options for taking notes in class and know what information to include. Also, understand why note taking is important and how using notes can increase your learning.
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1:00pm |
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5:00pm |
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Blood Drive West Plaza Sigma Alpha Lambda Leadership and Service fraternity is sponsoring a blood drive for Civic Engagement Week! Appts. required. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code 2390. Give the gift of life in the New Year!
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2:00pm |
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3:00pm |
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REACH Effective Note-Taking Seminar Strickler 111
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2:00pm |
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4:00pm
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Women 4 Women Meeting University Club
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9:00pm |
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12:00am |
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Kick Back at the SAC SAC MPR Do you like movies? Sitting on blankets? FREE food?! Join SAB and UofL/ULP residential students in watching 500 Days of Summer, drive-in movie style!
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
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5:00pm
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7:00pm
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Night Service The Avenue
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5:00pm |
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7:00pm |
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Roman Catholic Mass InterFaith Center
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***COMING ATTRACTIONS!***
Be on the lookout for these events and more, happening right after WinterFest! To keep up to date with what's going on at UofL, check out the Student Events calendar and Follow the Bird!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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10:30am
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2:30pm
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Study Abroad Fair Red Barn Let us send you somewhere! Meet with study abroad and financial aid reps and faculty to learn what opportunities are available. It's never too early to plan a trip!
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12:00pm |
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1:00pm |
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Let’s Talk Lunch- You Can Run! Cultural Center If you have never considered yourself as a potential SGA candidate, take another look! Attend this FREE lunch program and learn more about what it takes to run for office. This event is part of Civic Engagement Week - Cards in the Community.
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Friday, January 27, 2012
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6:00pm
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9:00pm
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Phi Beta Sigma Info Meeting Shumaker Research Building, 1st floor meeting room Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is returning to UofL in spring 2012! Male undergrads are invited to the info meeting to learn about the organization and membership intake program.
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7:00pm |
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International Fashion Show SAC MPR SAB presents An Elemental Affair: Earth Air Fire Water. Check out UofL students walking the runway in internationally-inspired local fashions! Emceed by Dr. Michael Anthony and Spicy Ice, this annual event is a must-see! FREE food from Ramsi’s.
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