No images? Click here October 16, 2023To 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 INFORMATIONHazing and Initiation ActivitiesThe term hazing means the engagement, encouragement, or facilitation, by any organization or by any individual on behalf of an organization or group (recognized or not recognized by the university), or visitor within the University of Louisville community in any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health; creates an atmosphere of servitude; involves dangerous, demeaning, or ridiculing activities; involves forced consumption of alcohol, drugs or other object; for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition of continued membership in, a group or organization. The express or
implied consent of the individual will not be a defense. Express Campus Shuttle ServiceDuring October, Parking is operating a pilot program to provide hourly express shuttle service between the HSC and Belknap Campuses (7 am-7 pm). Shuttle will depart HSC at top of the hour (i.e. 1pm) and return from Belknap Campus at 15 minutes past hour (i.e. 1:15pm). Cybersecurity - Multifactor AuthenticationStay safe online. You can increase the security of your online accounts by adding one simple step, multifactor authentication. To learn more about multifactor authentication, click here. To learn more about the university’s two-factor authentication (UL2FCTR), visit the ITS website. WHAT'S HAPPENINGIs It OK to Want to Be Rich?Professor Jason Brennan maintains it's not only OK, but actually noble to pursue wealth. Join us for Dr. Brennan's talk, "Why it's OK to Want to be Rich," Tuesday, October 17 at 4:30 p.m., at Harry Frazier Hall in the College of Business. Free and open to all. Free pizza for attendees. More info: UNA Women General Body Meeting: Craft NightUnited Nations Association. Women at UofL. CODRE Listening Session: Recruiting DiversityThe Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE) is hosting a campus-wide listening session, “How will UofL recruit and retain racial diversity?” The event is free, but registration is required. We want to hear your voices. October 18, noon, MS Teams. Register here and get the link to the session. The Menses MonologuesOctober 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m., SAC Floyd Theatre. Learn about the various experiences of menstruating, how to advocate for yourself at the doctor, and how to destigmatize periods and menstruating. Black Business MixerOctober 19, 5:30–8:30 p.m., SAC MPR ULCC Fall Wellness FairThe UofL Counseling Center presents our annual Fall Wellness Fair on October 24, from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Red Barn. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to learn about wellbeing. There will be puppies, chair massages, boxed lunches (while supplies last), and more. Entrepreneurship Unplugged w/ Alex FrommeyerJoin UofL Alum Alex Frommeyer, co-founder and CEO of Beam Benefits, at the College of Business on October 26, at 4 p.m., for an open conversation about innovation and the spirit of today's modern entrepreneur. Sponsored by the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship. FREE PIZZA for attendees. Graduate Student Council: Halloween PartyJoin GSC for our Halloween Party on Thursday, October 26 from 7–11p.m. at Molly Malone's. We will have food and drinks for attendees, DJ, and a costume contest. For more information, email our Scotland Stewart at sgstew03@gmail.com. To RSVP, you can use this link: tinyurl.com/bdcws87 Vote for Your Choice for the 2023 Homecoming RoyaltyToday is the last day to vote for your choice of King and Queen in the Homecoming Royalty Voting. The ballot is accessible to students only through your Engage Homepage or through this link. The ballot will close at 11:45 p.m. tonight. Contact jaonne01@louisville.edu if you have any problems voting. Come to the Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 28 UofL v. Duke to watch the coronation. Multicultural Marketing Panel at the COBJoin local marketing experts (e.g., Angels Envy, Republic Bank, Sis Got Tea) for a fun and thought-provoking conversation about the obstacles and opportunities businesses face when pursuing diverse audiences. Free food. November 7, 4:30 p.m., PNC Auditorium (106) College of Business. 17th Annual Anne Braden Memorial LectureThe lecture will be delivered by Kiese Laymon on November 14 at 6 p.m., SAC Ballroom. Laymon is a professor of English and Creative Writing at Rice University, a 2022 MacArthur Fellow, and the author of several best-selling books. Register here: bit.ly/ABILECTURE23. STUDENT AFFAIRS PODCAST SERIESTRIO Student Support ServicesBe sure to check out the latest podcast from Student Affairs about TRIO Student Support Service. Check it out here or on BuzzSprout: louisville.edu/student/podcast. ACADEMICSWinter Session Registration Open October 17Make the most out of your break and take a Winter Session course 100% online at UofL. How Are Your Midterm Grades?It's not too late. REACH can help. New Blackboard ChatbotMeet Beebee, Blackboard's new Chatbot. Beebee is integrated into Ultra Course View courses and provides always-on support for students. Users can ask Chatbot their questions or select from a pre-populated list. Select the question mark help icon at the bottom right to open the Chatbot. Learn more at uofl.me/Ultra_Students. 3 Minute Thesis Competition Deadline TodayCan you tell the story of your research in just 3 minutes with 1 static slide? Develop presentation skills by telling a compelling story about your research to a non-expert audience for a chance to win cash awards in this year's 3MT competition. Graduate students must register to compete by October 16. PLAN Workshop: EndNote Citation SoftwareGet an introduction to EndNote citation management software, and learn how to integrate it into your research workflow as a graduate student. We will cover creating in-text citations and bibliographies as well as how to collect and organize references from online databases and search engines. October 16, 3 p.m., Graduate School Office. Communication in Mentoring RelationshipA mentor can have a significant impact on your success as a graduate student. During this PLAN Workshop, students will identify characteristics of effective communication and outline successful practices and approaches for communicating and setting expectations with their mentor. October 18, 3 p.m., Graduate School Office. Building Your Graduate School CommunityOne of the most important elements of being successful in graduate school is having a support network. During this PLAN Workshop, students will have the opportunity to foster conversation and community with their peers during an informal discussion over snacks and coffee or tea. October 19, 12:30 p.m., Graduate School Office. SUSTAINABILITYSustainability Roundtable: Waterways AllianceJoin the UofL Sustainability Council on 10/17 as we continue our fall Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays 4:00–4:50 p.m. on Teams. Michael Washburn, Executive Director, will be speaking on the Kentucky Waterways Alliance Mission and Work to sustain & celebrate our vast network of healthy waterways. UofL Sustainability Week - October 19–25Celebrate, raise awareness & engage passions! Starts with: Food Justice Workshop 10/19, Garden CommonsJoin us Thursday, October 19 at 12:30 p.m. in UofL's organic Garden Commons to explore food justice with LeTicia Marshall, founder of BearFruit & Grow, a Black-owned urban farming company based in Shively. We'll discuss how to address the root causes like poverty, racism, & environmental degradation. EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: MushroomsJoin us Friday, 10/20 at noon in Ekstrom Library W210 for a free vegetarian lunch and workshop by Leo Mellen, a student with a passion for mushroom-growing! Learn about the bizarre & magical world of mushrooms, including: the ecology & life cycle of fungi; how to grow; medicinal uses; & research. Tree-Planting with Alpha Kappa AlphaIn coordination with UofL's Campus Tree Advisory Committee, the Ladies of Beta Epsilon invite you to a day of service on Friday, 10/20, 3 p.m., in front of Houchens. We will be learning why planting trees are so integral to the sustainability of our planet and how to plant a tree successfully. Volunteer at Central Park Improvement DayUofL’s Sustainability Council invites everyone to volunteer at the fall 2023 Central Park Improvement Day on Saturday, 10/21, 8:30 a.m.–noon. Help with light chores like spreading mulch, trimming, painting & tidying up this historic Olmsted Park near campus. Free coffee, donuts and BBQ lunch. OTHER NEWSTake control of your finances with PNCPNC, the official bank of the University of Louisville, offers free student financial wellness resources, including articles and webinars such as How to Avoid Top Scams and Preparing for a Financial Emergency. For more info: PNC My Finance Academy ASK THE ADVOCATEQ. I am not doing well in a class. Is there somewhere I can go on campus for help? A. REACH is a great resource for students who need academic help. REACH offers study sessions and tutoring for 100, 200, and some 300 level undergraduate classes, academic skills development, workshops and graduate/professional test prep, and more. For more information visit DID YOU KNOW?There is an Emergency Fund to help UofL students in need. 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