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A group of students from UofL and Western Kentucky University are in New Orleans together for spring break completing service projects. While there, they will update this blog highlighting their activities and experiences.
Code-cracking math professor to share secrets March 21
Did you ever wonder how you wound up with the driver’s license number that you have? A mathematics professor’s curiosity led to cracking the code for some states, and he’ll share that lesson in a March 21 talk at UofL.
March 22 event explores public art, environment
UofL’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships will have a daylong symposium on public art March 22 at the University Club on Belknap Campus.
Trustees move forward with voluntary separation incentive
The UofL Board of Trustees has approved moving ahead with a proposed voluntary separation incentive program for qualified employees.
Carolyn Callahan approved as new College of Business dean
Carolyn M. Callahan, a former corporate accountant who has taught and worked as an administrator at several universities and has helped revise national accounting standards, is the new dean of the University of Louisville’s College of Business.
Trustees extend deans’ appointments, approve community service day pilot
The UofL trustees voted Thursday to extend the appointments of School of Dentistry Dean John Sauk and Kent School of Social Work Dean Terry Singer.
UofL pediatrician tapped to lead new diabetes care center
Pediatric endocrinologist Kupper Wintergerst, UofL associate professor of pediatrics, has been named director of the new Wendy L. Novak Diabetes Care Center at Kosair Children’s Hospital.
Women's Day event to focus on campus diversity
UofL organizers hope an International Women’s Day event will draw attention to campus diversity and help people overcome social stigmas against other cultures through talks, performance and a workshop.
Billy Reed teaches media students about Kentucky Derby
Sports writer Billy Reed is teaching a new class at the University of Louisville titled “Kentucky Derby and the Media.”
Free March 23 program offers youth, parenting skills
A free, public conference March 23 will focus on helping young people, their parents and others learn about such issues as safe social-media use, anger management, financial education, confidence and self-respect.
Nature Conservancy scientist to discuss ‘saving earth’
The Nature Conservancy lead scientist and CBS News contributor M. Sanjayan will speak March 26 at the University of Louisville about “Saving Earth in the Age of Man: Conservation in a Human-dominated World.”
To Your Health: Eat Healthy…Feel Better…Look Better
A new four-part dinner plate, with a side of dairy, has replaced the 19-year-old food pyramid as the mainstay of U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Researchers expand logistics-distribution index to help guide businesses nationally
University of Louisville researchers have launched a national economic indicator called the Logistics and Distribution Index to help businesses monitor their market’s health and guide them in investment decisions.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to visit UofL
Marco Rubio, a Republican U.S. senator from Florida, will speak to students and community members March 25 at the University of Louisville. His topic is “Creating Middle Class Opportunity in the 21st Century.”
‘Ali’s Louisville’ workshop seeks ideas, people to act on them
The Ali Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of Louisville will have a community workshop Wednesday, March 20, to generate plans to help Louisville become the nation’s most compassionate city.
Archives and Special Collections exhibits show bygone Kentucky
Two exhibits in the University of Louisville Archives and Special Collections galleries focus on different views of bygone Kentucky.
UofL honors Kosair Charities' support with naming of pediatric unit
The University of Louisville and Kosair Charities have partnered for decades to help meet the health care needs of children throughout Kentucky.
Professor to discuss mission of Mars rover in free talk
Curious about the mission of Curiosity—the largest rover to roam Mars?
Community involvement in land use decisions is focus of March 4 talk
Land-use policy expert Alejandro Camacho will discuss community benefits agreements — legally binding contracts that bring together community members, developers and city officials before a major development begins — March 4 at UofL.
Louisville native, sculptor Ronay returns for Hite Art exhibit
Sculptural works by Louisville native Matthew Ronay will be exhibited at the UofL Hite Art Institute’s Schneider Hall galleries March 7–31.
