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Concert to honor African American influence on music
The UofL School of Music is focusing on the African American influence on classical music with a February performance by Imani Winds, a New York-based wind quintet that bridges African, Latin American and American musical styles.
Lifelong Learning program introduces new enrichment courses
Beer brewing, organic gardening, consignment shopping and whiskey tasting are among 13 new enrichment classes introduced by UofL’s Lifelong Learning program for spring 2013.
Airport gallery to feature Braden Institute's civil rights tour
Visitors to Louisville International Airport through March will have the chance to learn about and pick up a brochure for the self-guided tour of Louisville’s civil rights history in the airport’s second-floor Pegasus Gallery.
Service activity to honor King on Monday
The UofL community isn’t taking a holiday on Monday.
Officials update campus on 21st Century University Initiative
Respondents to an analysis of UofL’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) indicated that one of the university’s biggest strengths is its people.
Craig Blakely to lead School of Public Health and Information Sciences
Craig H. Blakely, dean at the School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center, has been named dean of the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS). His appointment is effective April 1 and is subject to approval by UofL’s Board of Trustees.
Vogt Foundation, Heuser give $3 million for scholarships; others match it
UofL officials announced Jan. 15 that the university’s comprehensive campaign will get a $6 million boost for student financial aid scholarships.
To Your Health: An eye on glaucoma
There are several types of glaucoma, according to Joern B. Soltau with UofL Physicians-Eye Specialists. The two main types are known as open-angle and angle-closure. Glaucoma is characterized by an increase in pressure inside the eye, which can cause damage to the optic nerve that ultimately can lead to blindness.
SIGS teams with Delphi Center to help grad students be better teachers
Graduate students know a lot about their fields, but knowledge alone does not make them effective teachers.
CHS says prepare against flu
Flu cases are on the rise around the nation. So far, UofL has only a slight increase in flu cases, but now, says Campus Health Services, is the time for students, faculty and staff to take steps to prepare themselves against the flu.
UofL could sell bonds for campus project under governor-supported plan
The Commonwealth of Kentucky would authorize UofL to sell $9.6 million in bonds to renovate the Student Activities Center (SAC) under a bipartisan plan that has the support of Gov. Steve Beshear and key legislative leaders.
Former political prisoner Harry Wu to discuss US-China relations
Human rights activist Harry Wu, who spent nearly two decades as a Chinese political prisoner, will speak on campus Jan. 23 about U.S.-China relations.
McConnell Center extends reTHINK series
What are your basic ideas about America? The McConnell Center is asking people to rethink theirs and is extending its reTHINK series of public talks starting Jan. 17.
UofL to celebrate life, works of J. Blaine Hudson
The University of Louisville community will celebrate the life and works of J. Blaine Hudson, former A&S dean, Monday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. in the Brown & Williamson Club, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, 2800 S. Floyd St. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Hite opens Cressman Center, Belknap exhibits
The UofL Hite Art Institute will open new exhibits this month at both the Cressman Center for Visual Arts and its Belknap Campus galleries.
New site links UofL experts to world
The University of Louisville is partnering with KNODE Inc. to promote and connect UofL faculty experts with others from around the world.
Luncheon lectures sample professors’ expertise, interests
Arts and sciences faculty will discuss their research interests this semester at the monthly luncheon series, “Meet the Professor.”
Former A&S Dean Hudson dies
Blaine Hudson, long-time faculty member and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 2005 to 2012, died Saturday, Jan. 5. He was 63.
Limited number of football players, coaches to arrive on campus at 3:30 p.m. today
UofL football fans are invited to welcome a limited number of players and coaches from the 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl Championship team back to campus today. Part of the team is scheduled to arrive at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium at 3:30 p.m.
UofL beats UK in ‘Gift of Life Challenge’
University of Louisville supporters have made UofL a winner in an annual competition with the University of Kentucky and at the same time pledged to help people who need organ transplants.
