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Conference to focus on building strong black families
Educators, motivational speakers and community leaders from around the United States will gather at the downtown Hyatt Regency March 11-13 to explore issues affecting modern black families at UofL's annual National Conference on the Black Family in America.
Storm spotter classes to be offered March 9
The UofL Department of Environmental Health and Safety and the National Weather Service will hold two storm spotter classes March 9 at the Floyd Theater, inside the Student Activities Center.
African Women Writing Resistance talk postponed
The March 3 talk by Drucilla K. Barker on "African Women Writing Resistance" has been postponed to March 10.
UofL Green Scene: Climate change teach-in provides awareness, education, activism
(Editor's Note: Green Scene is a monthly column on sustainable activities at UofL written by the faculty, staff and students responsible for them.)
Five Speed School undergrads start tech company
For students at the University of Louisville's J.B. Speed School of Engineering, the required one-year co-op each must complete before they graduate not only offers invaluable engineering practice but also a heavy dose of business sense.
UofL employee helps spot severe weather
When the sky is blue and cloudless, Pete Womack is a medical technologist in a Department of Pathology research lab.
Lawmakers recognize James Graham Brown Cancer Center for national breast care accreditation
Kentucky lawmakers on Feb. 25 honored the University of Louisville's James Graham Brown Cancer Center as the first and only center in Kentucky to be granted a full three-year accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
Free March 27 program offers help for boys
A free March 27 conference for young men, their parents and people who work with them is intended to help them with issues they confront.
Feminist author will discuss 'Enlightened Sexism'
Author, columnist and professor Susan Douglas will speak at the University of Louisville March 31 on "The Rise of Enlightened Sexism and the Seductive Myth That Feminism's Work Is Done."
UofL earns national recognition for community service programs
The University of Louisville has received kudos for its community service programs and was the only school in Kentucky to earn the "with distinction" designation as part of its membership on the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Wear blue March 5 to support colon cancer awareness
The University of Louisville's Kentucky Cancer Program encourages the campus community to wear the color blue on Friday, March 5, as part of the second annual national campaign to promote colon cancer awareness.
Historian to discuss Mexican Revolution at century mark
History scholar Cony Marquez from Mexico’s University of Guanajuato will give three public talks related to the Mexican Revolution at its 100th anniversary during her March 9-11 visit to the University of Louisville.
Mainz deputy mayor's green Louisville tour brings him to UofL
Louisville and the Partnership for a Green City played host to Wolfgang Reichel, deputy mayor of Mainz, Germany, Feb. 24, to introduce him to the unique "green" initiatives in the city.
Virus-infected email reported to Information Technology
Information Technology has received a number of reports regarding computer viruses sent by email to university account holders.
UofL students join in higher ed rally
Dozens of students - including a contingent from UofL - turned out for the Rally for Higher Education Tuesday in Frankfort.
Grawemeyer Players to perform at Carnegie Hall
Music is meant to be listened to, but it's not always easy to find a way to hear the best new contemporary pieces.
Veteran Symposium draws participants from around the country
About 100 people from the around the country gathered at the Seelbach Hotel in downtown Louisville Monday and Tuesday to share ideas about how to better serve veteran students on college campuses.
Several in UofL community recognized as 'connectors' by Leadership Louisville
Eight University of Louisville faculty and staff members were selected recently by community members as "connectors" – meaning they have the means and ability to bring people together to improve Louisville and southern Indiana.
Saturday expo opens up engineering possibilities to public
An engineer whose career has included oil rig and power plant construction, Disney theme park development and science center management will speak to aspiring engineers and visitors at the University of Louisville’s annual Engineering Expo Saturday, March 6.
