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November 5, 2018

 

Offices Closed During Holidays

Most University offices (including the SRC) will be closed for two weeks from Monday, December 17, 2018 – Tuesday, January 1st, 2019. Please keep this in mind as you prepare for the upcoming semester!

Commencement Recognition

We are looking for graduating students with a “story,” students who have had a great or unique UofL experience, who have exciting opportunities after graduation, or who have overcome challenges on their way to graduation. If you are such a student or know of such a student, please complete the online form by November 30. Individuals selected will be contacted prior to Commencement. Please direct additional questions to vpsa@louisville.edu or 852-6933.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Student Rights & Responsibilities Section 5: Academic dishonesty is prohibited at the University of Louisville. It is a serious offense because it diminishes the quality of scholarship, makes accurate evaluation of student progress impossible, and defrauds those in society who must ultimately depend upon the knowledge and integrity of the institution and its students and faculty.
 

Election Protection

Save This Hotline in Your Phone

Save the Election Protection hotline (866.OUR.VOTE) in your phone in case you have questions leading up to and on Election Day. There are three other language access hotlines that may be helpful to you and your community. Website

Need a Lyft to the Election Polls?

BuzzFeed and Lyft are partnering to give voters easy access to the polls by offering 50% off promo codes on election day. And Uber is offering $10 off a single ride to the polls. Click link for details.

Take the "S4" Survey Starting Nov. 6!

Check your UofL email Nov. 6 for the S4 Survey! Share feedback about services from student support offices (REACH, SRC, Cultural Center, Student Involvement, Registrar, Campus Health, Dining, Writing Center, etc.). Feedback ensures these areas meet YOUR needs!

Speak up!

Are you graduating this semester? Check your UofL email starting Wednesday and fill out the Graduating Student Survey (GSS) to tell us about your UofL experience! This important survey helps us improve all that UofL has to offer. Your voice matters!

Construction Notification

There is a scheduled closure of specific sidewalk areas effective Nov. 5 through Nov. 26 (weather permitting). There is construction fencing, signage and barricades that re-route pedestrian/vehicular pathways at the following areas:
• Sidewalk closed between Shumaker Research Bldg and new Belknap Academic Bldg
• Sod replacement in areas west of the building, in between Schneider/Lutz and Shumaker. 
 

Events

Feminist & LGBTQ+ Trivia Night

Do you and four friends have what it takes to become trivia masters? Monday, Nov 5, 6-8pm, Red Barn. Free food! Vegan and Gluten-free options!

Family Friendly Event

Election Day is November 6

Be A Voter!  @uoflstudentinvolvement

Family Friendly Event
Pumpkin Smash

Election Day PUMPKIN SMASH!!

Don’t trash your pumpkins after Halloween! Compost them gleefully! Drop off pumpkins outside the Red Barn 10/31-11/6. Then, at 1pm on Election Day, Tuesday 11/6, join the UofL EcoReps for a Pumpkin Smash from the SAC Ramp! It’s composting fun & stress relief!

Family Friendly Event

Is Big Tech Evil?

Big tech is accused of everything from throwing elections to rotting our minds. Are tech companies & the tech sector evil? Hear bestselling author/economist Tyler Cowen's take: Thurs, Nov 8 at 4:30 in the College of Business auditorium. Free and open to all.

Ice Hockey Club Hosts Pittsburgh This Weekend

The Ice Hockey Club will face Pittsburgh this Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at Iceland Arena. First puck drops at 7:00pm Friday and 3:00pm Saturday. Tickets are $5.00 with your student ID. Come cheer the Cards as they take on the Panthers! Website

Family Friendly event

UofL SSA Presents Somali Night

Join us to celebrate the unique Somali culture through traditional food, music, dance, art, and poetry. SAC Ballroom, November 16, 6:30 PM.

Family Friendly Event
Academics

New Course! Come Find Your Fit at UofL

Are you struggling to choose a major or career path? Speak with your academic advisor about ECPY 302. Students are gaining purpose in their lives, learning, and planning their future. You can find out more online.
 

Awards and Scholarships
Red Barn Scholarships are available.

Scholarships: RBAA and Torchbearer

Apply for $1,700 and $500 scholarships online. Hard copies at the Red Barn and Financial Aid office. Email applications to gjhowe01@louisville.edu Deadline Mon. Nov. 26, 2018 at 5pm.
 

Sustainability
Tiago de Melo Cartaxo

Roundtable: Environmental Rights in the City

Join us for our last Sustainability Roundtable of the fall, featuring environmental, social & economic justice issues & discussion about interdisciplinary collaboration. 11/9 speaker: Fulbright Scholar Tiago de Melo Cartaxo (Nova University, Lisbon, Portugal). 11 a.m. in Urban Studies 200. Website
 

Health and Fitness

Supporting Our Students' Mental Health Needs

The Counseling Center is experiencing a high demand for services, an increasing trend at college counseling centers across the country. Urgent consultations are available on a walk-in basis M-F, 8:30a-4:30p for urgent concerns. For more resources, click here.
 

Intramural Sports

Unified Games with Intramural Sports!

Play Unified! We need basketball players to partner with athletes from Special Olympics for a Unified Tournament Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6pm.  Please email Justin Peterson if you'd like to play. All students welcome to join in the fun! 

Family Friendly Event
 
 

There is a Student Handbook full of resources like Academic Grievance Procedure, Bad Weather Schedule, Code of Student Conduct, and so much more.  
 


Q. I had a stressful time with a bad roommate this semester. What can I do to avoid this problem in the future?
A. Roommates can be stressful. Start by speaking with your Resident Assistant or emailing uoloch@louisville.edu are important steps when having roommate challenges. There are many resources available including mediation, roommate agreements, conflict coaching, etc. Ultimately, if a resolution is not reached, you may request a room change
 

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