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August 13, 2018

Welcome Back Cards!
This weekly newsletter will be your resource for important and official UofL news as well as news and events from around campus. Please review it weekly.

Also, Facebook.com/followthebird is a great resource for events on campus. Check it out.

 
University News
Belknap Academic Building

Belknap Academic Building Grand Opening Celebration

Please join President Neeli Bendapudi and SGA President Jonathan Fuller on Tuesday, August 14 at 10 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of our new Belknap Academic Building. Building tours and refreshments to follow.
 

October 9, deadline to register to vote in Kentucky general elections

Be A Voter in 2018

Not sure how to register to vote! Join the over 12,000 Cardinals who voted in 2016. Register to vote TODAY! VOTE.org
 

Events

Student Recreation Center Open House

Come see the Student Recreation Center and have some snacks and drinks, relax in the outdoor Lux Lounge, play some cornhole, smash into your friends in a game of Bubbleball and enjoy a fun, social evening. August 17, 7–9pm, SRC.

Family Friendly Event
SOUL Student Outreach Uniting Louisville

Student Outreach Uniting Louisville (SOUL)

SOUL is starting at 10AM on August 18 in the SAC Ballroom. It is the largest student led and organized service event in the state. Our annual day of service allows you to explore Louisville while learning about different communities.

Family Friendly Event

RSO Involvement Fair

Meet the people running the student groups on campus! FREE lunch! FUN! Tuesday, August 21, 11:30am - 1pm, SAC West Plaza

Family Friendly Event
Part time job fair

Part-Time Job Fair

Join the Career Development Center to find your next job at the Part-Time Job Fair Wednesday, August 22, - SAC Ballroom, 11am-1pm. This fair will also feature local employers, Federal Work Study and on-campus positions. Visit louisville.edu/career for more.

Celebrate Women's Equality Day, August 27

Join the Women's Center in celebration of Women's Equality Day on Mon., August 27. Women's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. constitution granting the right to vote to women in the United States, on August 26, 1920. Website.
 

Passport Fair

UofL Passport Fair

August 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Student Activities Center, Multipurpose Room, Belknap Campus
Apply for a U.S Passport. This event is open to faculty, staff, students, family and community members. See the Facebook event for required documents and cost.
 

Clubs, Groups, and Organizations

Sport Clubs

Intramural Sports is up to 24 active sport clubs. To see if there's one that might interest you, check out their web site. The site includes the contact information for every club. All clubs are open to students. louisville.edu/intramurals/sports-clubs
 

Join the Student Leadership Portal.

Getting Involved is Easy

Start by joining the Student Leadership Programs portal on orgsync.com TODAY!

LGBTQ+ Writing Group

Are you a creative writer who identifies as LGBTQ+ or as an ally? Are you interested in practicing your writing in a safe, supportive space and getting feedback? Join us for LGBTQ+ Writing Group meetings. Our first meeting is August 20 at 6:00 p.m. Website
 

Novice Rowing Information Meeting

UofL Novice Women's Rowing

Be a Division I Student-Athlete with NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Try out for the Novice Women's Rowing Team. Information meetings Aug. 23, 4:30pm in SAC W116, and Aug 24, 1:30pm in SAC W116. Contact Rowing@Louisville.edu for more information.

UofL Student Parent Association Welcomes You!

The SPA would like to welcome all Cards and Student-Parents to the fall term. Please join us on September 6, 4:30-5:30 at Cardinal Park for a Parent "Playdate." Learn more about us and start building your community at UofL. 

Family Friendly Event
Health and Fitness

Group Fitness from Intramurals & Rec Sports

Group Fitness classes will begin August 20 at the SRC and HSC. Check our website for a complete schedule. Join us for Cycling, HIIT, Quick-Fit, Power Yoga, TRX Circuit, Step, Boot Camp, HardCore Abs. Classes are free for students & SRC members. louisville.edu/intramurals/fitness

SRC Weight Room Renovation

Be sure to check out the SRC weight room as new Power Racks, strength and cardio machines were added over the summer. Admission is free with a valid student ID. louisville.edu/intramurals/fitness
 

Intramural Sports

Intramural Events

The first registrations for the Ultimate Frisbee league and tournament are due by Wednesday, Aug. 29. To register go to imleagues.com and select University of Louisville. Your UofL credentials will get you in the site. louisville.edu/intramurals
 

Sustainability

Nominate for Josh Smith Sustainability Award

In honor of a former student who volunteered at his alma mater and then died unexpectedly, UofL has established an annual award to recognize community members who give back to UofL’s sustainability efforts. More information. Nominate by 9/1 via brian.barnes@louisville.edu  
 

Miscellaneous
Something New is Happening on Campus!

New Canon Print Devices Installed on Campus

Now on campus: new Canon printers with mobile print and Print Anywhere. Send a print job on the go, and pick it up from your personal, secure print queue at any new device. Learn more during Welcome Week. Website

 
 

Campus maps are available online at louisville.edu/about/campuses.html and there is a UofL Events Calendar, too.
 

Q. What is the UofL Student Advocate?
A. The Student Advocate helps students navigate educational, personal, and other obstacles that affect their ability to succeed in college. The Student Advocate also assists with compassionate withdrawals. If you have a question or concern, you can bring it to the Student Advocate by emailing advocate@louisville.edu.
 

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