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October 15, 2018

 
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Three students wearing Caps and Gowns

December Cap & Gown Ordering Information

The ordering site is open for students to place an order for their cap & gown for December 2018 commencement. The deadline to order is midnight on Wednesday, October 31. Visit louisville.edu/commencement to order your cap & gown before the deadline.

Hazing and Initiation Activities

The term hazing means 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 the forced consumption of liquor or drugs; for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition of continued membership in, a group or organization. It is also a violation to allow yourself to be hazed. The express or implied consent of the individual will not be a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is a not a neutral act; it is a violation of the Code. More information.
 

Events
#MeToo and You?

#MeToo and You?

Monday, Oct 15 at 8pm in the Student Activity Center (SAC) Ballroom. A conversation with Rachel Denhollander, the brave woman who stopped the "greatest sex scandal in sports history."

Finding Your Assertive Voice

Wednesday, October 17, 6:30-8pm, George J. Howe Red Barn. Free dinner provided!  Join us for a conversation about sexual harassment. Learn ways that you can prevent it occurring and address it if it happens. Come and find your assertive voice!

After Hazing Deaths, Parents to Speak at UofL

Evelyn Piazza and Rae Ann Gruver, parents of Timothy Piazza and Max Gruver, will visit UofL and share the tragic details of losing their sons to hazing. Join us, Wednesday, October 17, at 7pm in the SAC Ballroom to hear their story.
 

Haunted House

Haunted House

Come get SPOOKY with SAB at our annual Haunted House Event October 17, 8pm-11pm to experience the Devil's Attic haunted house, fall foods, and prizes. Shuttles will run from the Alumni Center and Ville Grill starting at 7:30. Free to UofL students.
 

Farm to Table Dinner

Farm-To-Table Dinner Oct. 18

Celebrate the Harvest with a variety of "My Old Kentucky Home" dining stations & local producers: cheese, desserts, veggies & meat. Enjoy live bluegrass & long farmhouse table seating in or out! 2 meal swipes or $20. Oct. 18, 5-8pm Red Barn. 502-852-5991 louisville.edu/sustainability

Family Friendly Event
Hypnotist

Hypnotist: Tom Deluca

Come be amazed by Hypnotist Tom Deluca! Deluca will be hypnotizing you and your friends as part of our Homecoming event series Thursday, October 18 at 7pm in Strickler Auditorium.
 

Fall Fun Arts and Crafts

Student-Parent Assoc. Fall Fun Arts and Crafts

Join us for Fall Fun, Thanksgiving and Fall themed arts and crafts. Food and refreshments will be provided. Bring the whole family! October 26, 6:30-7:30 PM, 627 S. Preston Street, Louisville.

Family Friendly Event
Scary Stories Open Mic

Scary Stories Open Mic

Join the University Writing Center for an evening of scary stories. This is an "open mic" event, so bring your favorite and original scary stories and poems to share and scare. Costumes are welcome, and candy will be provided. October 31, 7pm, Ekstrom Library, University Writing Center.

Mindfulness Retreat

November 17, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Speed Art Museum, Belknap Campus. Open to anyone with curiosity about stress resilience, sleep, compassion and mindfulness practices. No previous experience required. UofL Students: $5
 

Clubs, Groups, and Organizations

Ballroom Dance Club In The SRC

The Ballroom Dance Club offers professional instruction in many different dance styles in a welcoming environment. Practices are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm in the SRC Studio 200 and are open to all. No experience or partner necessary.

Tabletop Gaming Club In The SRC

Looking for a gaming group? The Tabletop Gaming Club offers social gaming, ranging from collectible card games, boardgames, and RPG's. Open gaming is in SRC on Friday afternoons at 1:00pm in classroom 107 and last into the early evening. New players welcome.
 

Student Parent Visibility Day

2018 Student-Parent Visibility Day

Join us to celebrate Louisville's hard working Student-Parents and Caregivers. Free food and drinks! All items from the previous Donation Drive will be available for FREE to student-parents with a student ID. Oct 29, 11:00 AM, UofL Women's Center - Administration Annex.

Family Friendly Event
Donate, Volunteer
Central Park

Central Park Improvement Day Oct. 20

Get to know Old Louisville’s historic Olmstead-designed Park & pitch-in with park clean-up, mulching & maintenance. Free Heine Brother coffee, hot chocolate, donuts & fruit at 8:30am check-in. Free pizza, chili & drinks at noon! Oct. 20, 9am-noon louisville.edu/sustainability

Family Friendly Event
Service and Leadership

Leader's LEGACY Certificate Program

Leader’s LEGACY is a workshop series where students choose one or more sessions designed to fit their interests. Students that wish to earn the program certificate must complete the program requirements found on the website. Space still available.
 

Sustainability

Louisville Sustainability Summit @ UofL 10/19

Register for free (or $7 w/lunch) as student for Friday’s Summit on “Learning Together: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability.” Connect with 250+ sustainability professionals & advocates through tours, community forum & keynotes. louisville.edu/sustainability
 

Dive into UofL Sustainability Week Oct. 18-26

A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness and engage your passion for environmental, social & economic justice! Events include: Farm-to-Table Dinner; Service projects; Sludge Documentary & Campus Sustainability Day Fair! louisville.edu/sustainability
 

Health and Fitness

CardFit Max Challenge

Come test your limits at the CardFit Max Night Challenges Oct. 17 (Squat), Oct. 18 (Bench Press) & Oct. 19 (Deadlift) at the SRC. Competition begins each night at 6 PM. Prizes awarded for winners in each weight class. Registration is FREE. Sign up at the SRC front desk. 
 

Intramural Sports

3 on 3 Basketball Entries Due

Entries for the upcoming 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament are due Wed. Oct. 17 by 5:00 PM. To enter, go to imleagues.com and select UofL. Your UofL credentials are synced with the site and will serve as your name and password.

Group X Instructor Training

If you love fitness and have a passion for helping others reach their workout goals the Intramural & Rec Sports Dept. is offering a training program for students interested in becoming group fitness instructors on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 3-7 PM.
 

Information Security

Information Security Awareness

There has never been a better time to pursue a career in cyber security. Studies estimate there will be a shortage of 1.8 million information security workers by 2022.To learn more about this and University programs in this field, click here.

 
 

There are lockers you can rent at the Student Activities Center. To request one, go to this website. Any student who rents a locker during the month of October will be entered for a chance to win a FREE locker rental for the next semester!
 


Q. 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 help. REACH offers study sessions and tutoring for 100, 200, and 300 level undergraduate classes, coaching for academic development, peer mentoring for first-year students, seminars and more. For more information visit www.reach.louisville.edu, call 502.852.6706 or stop by Strickler Hall 126.

 

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