Attend Class

President Bendapudi has emphasized the importance of going to class and the university will be celebrating students who attend all their class sessions for the first six weeks of the semester. Start your semester off right by going to class and save the date of September 30 from 3–5pm to be recognized for going to all your classes.

CardBook – Your Guide to Cardinal Culture.

Don't be left out, be in the know about places to go on campus, things to see and do, and valuable tips on how to get the most out of your Cardinal experience. If you are a first-year commuter student, please pick-up a copy in the Dean of Students Office, located in the Student Activities Center, 3rd floor, Room W301 between the hours of 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. (Monday - Friday)
 

Update Your EngageUofL Profile

Welcome back students!! EngageUofL is here and you need to update your profile by going into your privacy settings.
 

Ekstrom’s 3rd Floor Reno Nearly Complete

The bulk of construction on Ekstrom’s 3rd floor will be finished in early September. Look for modern study areas, better lighting, and a new wall of windows. Upgrades to REACH and the Digital Media Suite on the first floor are nearly complete. Blog
 

Accommodations for Pregnant Students

Students who are pregnant or have recently become parents may be entitled to academic accommodations. Title IX prohibits UofL from discriminating against its students on the basis of sex, which includes the obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to students whose academic progress may be adversely affected by a pregnancy or the birth of a child. Academic accommodations depend on each student’s circumstances. Check out the UofL Student Pregnancy Accommodation Policy or contact the Dean of Students Office at 502-852-5787 or email advocate@louisville.edu.
 

Friday, Aug 16
MSOC vs Lipscomb (Exhibition) 7p, Lynn Soccer Stadium
Saturday, Aug 17
VB vs RED & BLACK scrimmage, 6p, L&N FCU Arena (SAC)
WSOC vs Butler (Exhibition) 7:30p, Lynn Soccer Stadium
Wednesday, Aug 21
MSOC vs Indiana (Exhibition) 7p, Lynn Soccer Stadium

Football & Basketball Tickets Just $10/Month

New for the 2019-20 school year, Louisville Athletics has Flight 23 -- a $10-per-month student ticketing model. Football kicks off the 2019 season at home against Notre Dame on September 2. Be sure to secure your tickets NOW before it's too late! gocards.com/students
 

2019-20 Louie Mascot Tryouts

Are you a HUGE Cardinals Fan and a full-time UofL Student?
Are you between 5’9 and 6’ 3”?
Are you athletic?
Can you dance?
Can you do gymnastics and tumble?
Do you have the “Louie” personality?
Visit GoCards.com Spirit Page on the Athletics tab for details.
 

Kick Back in the Stacks

The library comes to life with a dramatic mix of student performers, student organizations, campus resources, local food samples, and more! Friday, August 16, 7:30p, Ekstrom Library.

Brainiacs and Craniacs

Join the IFC fraternities for a night of trivia and free food! Prizes will be given away to winners, including a TV! Friday, Aug 16, 9:30pm, Red Barn

SGA Cares Lunch

Come for FREE lu8nch and talk with members of the Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, and Engage Lead Serve Board to learn more about making campus more engaging for students. Saturday, Aug 17, 12:30p, Red Barn and West Lawn.

Blended!

Join the Panhellenic sororities for an afternoon of free smoothies and find out which ingredients will enhance your first semester at UofL! Sat. Aug. 17, 2pm, SAC W116.
 

Garden Commons Salsa Party!

Stop by UofL's organic, student-run garden at the Cultural Center for a delicious harvest party. Sample some of the produce we've grown together & learn how to grow your own food on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council and Health Promotion. Saturday 8/17 4pm

Cardinal Island

Join the Student Activities Board for a night out on Cardinal Island. Make new friends while you find out about upcoming SAB events and exciting involvement opportunities. Enjoy FREE food, music, carnival games, inflatables, PRIZES, and more. Sat., Aug. 17, 7pm-10pm.

Sustainable Louisville Bike Tour

Take a fun bike ride with the UofL Sustainability Council and UofL Cycling! Explore our city through the lens of environmental stewardship & social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL Bikeshare, or take a free spin on LouVelo. Sun. 8/18 3p SRC

27th Annual Icebreaker & All Campus Cookout

Event for all the freshman to come check out the Divine 9! For many years this event has been hosted by the Alpha Pi Chapter with great Turnout! Aug 18, 5-7pm. Red Barn

Exposed and Explained

Have you ever wondered if the stereotypes are true? What is fraternity and sorority life? Who are the people in these organizations? Are they just like you? Attend this event to hear real stories from students. Ask anything, anonymously! FREE fourth meal provided! Sunday, Aug 18, 9pm-11pm, Red Barn.
 

Faith Fair

Aug 19, 11am-1pm, Red BARN
The Faith Fair is a FREE LUNCH event hosted by the RLA to provide a place for students to meet Faith-based organizations on campus.

Involvement Fair

Don't miss out on free fazoli's and lots of great information on getting involved on campus. Aug 21, 11:30, SAC West Plaza

Student Employment Fair

Join the University Career Center and local and on-campus employers for the Fall 2019 Student Employment Fair (formerly the Part-Time Job Fair). Thursday, August 22, 11a-2p, SAC Ballroom. Website
 

Fall 2019 Study Abroad Fair

Discover the world at the Fall 2019 Study Abroad Fair. Stop by the SAC Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, September 4 between 10 am - 2 pm. Choose between 81 countries and learn how you CAN afford to study abroad! Facebook

DerbyHacks 4

UofL's annual 24-hr hackathon is on Sept. 7-8 in the SAC Ballroom from 12pm-12pm! We welcome all experience levels. DH4 is completely FREE (food, merch, workshops, PRIZES, and more!). For more info visit bit.ly/DerbyHacks4 or register now at derbyhacks.io

Kentucky Conference on Leadership and Diversity

There is an incredible lineup of speakers including Olympian and Keynote Speaker Tamika Catchings. Topics of discussion will include leadership development, women in leadership, diversity in the workforce, disability awareness in the workplace, and more. Dr. Bendapudi will be leading a session Sept. 18. There are a limited amount of discounted tickets ($60) for students. Enter the code KYSTUDENTS in the discount box when checking out on the ticket registration site.  September 18-19 at Kentucky International Convention Center.  Learn more. Video.
 

Tachau Essay Contest for UofL Students

Submissions are being accepted for the Tachau Essay Contest to raise awareness of the historical sociological attitudes toward women of the 20th Century & their impact on individuals and society as a whole. Winning entries will receive $500. Apply by Oct.14. Website.

Nichols Professional Development Award

UofL graduate & professional school students can apply for the Nichols Award to support academic/professional enrichment beyond program expenses. Visit the website. Apply by Oct. 10.