Campus News
News from around campus.
UofL affiliated group receives continuing Library of Congress funding
Servers crash. Computer hardware and software fail. Electronic files disappear.
Researchers put red, blue aside to fight lung cancer
Nearly 100 lung cancer researchers from the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky put distance and team loyalties aside Saturday, Nov. 21, to build collaborations aimed at developing better prevention, detection and treatment techniques for the disease that causes the most cancer deaths in Kentucky and in the United States.
Ramsey, others laud Shumaker at building dedication
The late 1990s were pivotal for the University of Louisville and set the school on a new course.
Marks named Rhodes Scholar
University of Louisville President James Ramsey calls her "our rock star." But most folks across the globe now will know Monica Marks as "Rhodes Scholar."
Building to be named after former president Shumaker in Nov. 23 event
The University of Louisville will have a dedication ceremony Nov. 23 to rename the Belknap Research Building after John Shumaker, UofL president from 1995 to 2002.
Ceramics students to sell handcrafted wares
Students in the University of Louisville's ceramic arts program will offer their creations at the annual ceramics sale in December.
Programs to provide smoking cessation info at campus booths Nov. 19
The Kentucky Cancer Program, Get Healthy Now and Colleges against Cancer will have booths set up Thursday as UofL begins its drive to become a smoke-free campus.
Music student travels long and winding road from London, Ky. to Liverpool, England
In show business "break a leg" means good luck.
UARC volunteer receives state commendation
Charles Castner doesn't remember a time that he didn't have an interest in railroads.
Annual symposium focuses on cultural sensitivity's role in improved health care delivery
If the world's population were reduced to 100 people with the same demographic and socio-economic breakdowns that now exist, there would be 82 non-whites and 18 whites; 51 males and 49 females; 89 heterosexuals and 11 homosexuals.
UofL to go smoke-free Thursday
Smoking areas are being set up, websites developed, ash trays removed and nicotine replacement products ordered as the University of Louisville prepares its move to smoke-free status beginning Thursday, Nov. 19.
Role reversals lead to masterful performances in 'As You Like It'
The twists and turns of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" take University of Louisville master's students Tiffany LaVoie and Amy Cotteril on an interesting journey this week, both on stage and in their careers.
Temporary closing of Eastern Parkway to Third scheduled
The Department of Highways District 5 Office announces the temporary closure Eastern Parkway (US 60A) between the J.B. Speed School entrance and Third Street.
'CANSTRUCTION' collects 3,400 canned goods for Dare to Care
UofL's Panhellenic Council hosted "CANSTRUCTION," a canned food collection, Nov. 12 at Community Park.
Law school, postal service celebrate Louis D. Brandeis
The University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law and the United States Postal Service celebrated the life and contributions of Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis Nov. 13 on the 153rd anniversary of his birth.
Provost presents Belknap master plan to trustees
New academic buildings. A recreation building near new student housing. Green spaces. A research park. And a center for performing arts.
UofL officials dedicate Duthie Center for Engineering
The University of Louisville's engineering students should have a brighter career start and improved spot to study and work together with the recent renovation of a campus building into the Duthie Center for Engineering.
UofL plays large part in Louisville Metro flu clinic
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Trustees announce contract extension for Ramsey
University of Louisville President James Ramsey has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the university at least through 2013.
Local access closed lanes shifted on Eastern Parkway
Work on Eastern Parkway has shifted to the lanes closest to Speed School. Crews have opened the previously closed lanes closest to the Natural Sciences Building, Dougherty Hall and the Grawemeyer Hall parking lot for access to the Speed School's parking lot.
