No images? Click here January 29, 2024To better view this newsletter click on the "No Images?" link in the upper right corner of this newsletter. Programs and events are open to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONScooter SafetyThere have been incidents involving scooters in recent months which have resulted in injuries. Please practice safe operating habits by obeying laws and signage, minding pedestrians and vehicles, anticipating potential dangers and respecting the right of everyone to have safe passage in and through our campuses. See the Moped, Scooter and Motorcycle Policy for information on scooter use. Safety EducationULPD offers a wide variety of crime prevention and education programs, such as sexual assault training and active shooter training, to the UofL community at no cost. Programs are available to students, faculty and staff throughout the year. For information on any these programs or for safety education questions, contact Oscar Chavez at 852-7233. Share Your Opinions About UofLUofL is conducting an online survey and
needs your help. The survey is designed for you to share your attitudes and opinions about the University of Louisville. As a thank you for participating, you will qualify to enter into a drawing for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card from our marketing research partner. Full drawing rules are available here. This confidential online survey is part of a comprehensive market research study being conducted by the university in partnership with BVK, a marketing firm that specializes in higher education. Your input is invaluable as the university works to positively impact lives and create thriving futures for our students, our community and the world. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE by Feb. 5. WHAT'S HAPPENINGCardinal Cupboard's 5th Birthday PartyFounded on January 30, 2019, the Cardinal Cupboard is celebrating 5 years of service to the Cardinal Community. The party will feature fun inflatables, sweet treats, and games. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the cupboard and participate in the festivities. Tuesday, January 30, 11:30 a.m., SAC MPR. Click here for more information and to RSVP. Why Not Moderation?Join the McConnell Center virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. as we host Aurelian Craiutu, Ph.D, of Indiana University. Dr. Craiutu will deliver a lecture focused on his book, "Why Not Moderation? Letters to Young Radicals," and Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America." Watch here. Facing East at the Speed CinemaThe Department of Anthropology is sponsoring Facing East, directed by Tommy Baker, at the Speed Cinema on February 4 at 3 p.m. Dr. Storey, Dr Jennings, Dr. Smallwood, Dr. Marklein, and Erin Kurtz have been doing research on Eastern Cemetery here in Louisville and the event will be a viewing of the documentary about this cemetery and its history of gross mismanagement. Learn more about this event here. Branding Brilliance - Professional Headshot EventNeeding a headshot for personal branding, LinkedIn, or an audition? NOIRBBC’s “Branding Brilliance” is an event where students can come (in business attire) and receive a headshot taken by a professional photographer. Join us for refreshments and headshots on February 6 from 2–4 p.m. in SAC W107 to elevate your professional image. NOIRBBC’ members free, non-members $10. Engage. Relationships UnpluggedJoin the Cultural Center, LGBT Center, Women's Center & PEACC for an interactive night navigating friendships and relationships. Food provided. February 6, 5 p.m., Red Barn. Engage. 86th-Annual Fryberger Greek Sing Tickets On SalePurchase tickets for the 86th-Annual Fryberger Greek Sing competition scheduled each evening, Saturday, Feb. 10–Sunday, Feb. 11, 6–10 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St., Louisville. The doors open at 5 p.m.; the show starts at 6 p.m. The doors will close to admittance at 7:30 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the webpage. INVOLVEMENT AND BELONGINGNACW's General Body MeetingCome out and join us on January 29 in the SAC Room 116 at 5 p.m. for the National Council of Negro Women's (NACW's) first general body meeting of the semester. As we start off the new year we are going to be making vision boards. We can't wait to meet all of you. Click here to RSVP or learn more. Seeking Committee Members & VolunteersGet involved with the Women's Center by being a part of one of our many programming committees and/or volunteering. For more information and to join, click here. ACADEMICSPhD Health Promotion and Behavioral SciencesThe PhD in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences is focused on training scholars and leaders to be on the cutting edge of social justice and health equity research and practice locally, nationally, and globally. View the catalog here. AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPSMore Women's Center Scholarships AvailableApply today for a Women's Center Scholarship. DEADLINE: March 1 by 5 p.m. Apply here. GRADUATE STUDENTSFREE Bowling Night for Graduate StudentsGraduate Student Council invites grad students to join us for FREE bowling on February 8 from 7–9 p.m. at Executive Strike & Spare Bowling Alley. There will be free food and drinks for all. We ask that students RSVP using this link. Mentoring Academy Deadline ExtensionApplications for the Mentoring Academy have been extended. Learn how to be a successful mentor through a series of 6 interactive workshops with faculty mentors & peers. Graduate students who attend 5 of the 6 sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Learn more and apply online by January 29. Learn more here. PLAN Workshop: Time ManagementManaging time during graduate school can be incredibly challenging, but there are ways to better balance the scales. In this virtual workshop, attendees will learn how to better manage their time, leaving with suggestions, resources, and a plan for putting their own balancing system in place. January 31, 3 p.m., RSVP and virtual link here. HEALTH AND WELLNESSMaking a Difference in Suicide PreventionHow can you make a difference in suicide prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by clicking here and reading the 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain. INTERNSHIPSEngage Applications are LiveJoin UofL Engage Internship Program: Innovate, Learn, Earn. Sophomores+ explore startups, earn, and shape your future. Apply now. SUSTAINABILITYSustainability Roundtable on Origin ParkAll students interested in environmental, social & economic justice are invited to join us for a biweekly virtual seminar series at 4 p.m. on Teams. We continue on January 30 with Kristin Faurest from River Heritage Conservancy on its new, climate-ready, 430-acre Origin Park project Clarksville, Indiana. For more information and the link to the Teams event, click here. Free Store FREE SALE! on Tuesday 4:30–6:30 p.m.All are welcome to come “shop” for clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty or school & art supplies, and more. These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run Free Store (SAC W303C) on last Tuesdays from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the Red Barn. For more information, click here. Tapping Workshop Postponed to Friday 2/2Due to weather conditions, the Maple Tapping Workshop had to be postponed again to Friday February 2 at 1 p.m. Meetup in the Garden Commons next to the Baptist Center to learn how to tap trees to make maple syrup. Help install taps on maple trees around campus. Dress warm for outdoor work. For more information, click here. Go from Passion to Action with UofL EcoRepsBecome a peer advocate for sustainability on campus. Join us for Monthly EcoReps Workshops with a free, homemade vegan lunch last Fridays at noon to learn about Green Burial, Animals & People, TimeBanking, and Maple-Tapping. Video trainings available. Learn more here. Nominate for Josh Smith Sustainability AwardIn honor of a former student who volunteered at his alma mater and then died unexpectedly, UofL established an annual award to recognize community members & groups who give back to UofL’s sustainability efforts. Nominate by March 1, submitting name, contact & explanation to brian.barnes@louisville.edu. Ecolympics 2024: Win with Sustainable ActionTake sustainable action to reduce your footprint, share it with us @UofLSustainable, and win one of 8 weekly prize packs through March 23, or the grand prize pack from Peace of the Earth Refillery. Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, bus, bike, walk, carpool, unplug, shut it off, work for justice. Click here for more info. ASK THE ADVOCATEQ. Where can I find information about scholarships? A. The Financial Aid website is a great resource for scholarships. Visit their page here. DID YOU KNOW?See what's happening at UofL on social media. Student events can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and X at #ULStudentEvents. Check the Engage calendar, too. CHECK UNIVERSITY EMAIL REGULARLY and CONSULT BLACKBOARDYou are receiving this email because you are a student at the University of Louisville. By unsubscribing, you agree to no longer receive important university information, some required by federal or state laws which may including information about financial aid, programs, activities, ticket offers, weather, parking, events, and important enrollment information. |