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August 9, 2019

Welcome new CARDS!
​We have a lot of opportunities
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University News

IMPORTANT STUDENT REFUND INFORMATION:

The contractual agreement between BankMobile and University of Louisville ended on March 1, 2019. Nelnet Student Choice Refunds is our current contracted refunding partner. 
SELECT YOUR OPTION NOW - We offer an easy way to get your refund each semester if money is due back to you. You choose how we send you your money:  Direct Deposit (3-5 business days) or Reloadable Debit Card (3-5 business days).
SIGN UP VIA ULinkYou will need to create an account with Nelnet and then enroll in a refund method so that you will be prepared to receive any future refunds. Log in to the Student Portal via ULink. Click on the Student Services Tab > Tuition-Fees > Student Refunds. In Student Center click Nelnet icon labeled “Select Refund Method.” This will direct you to the Nelnet site. On your first visit, follow the prompts to Create an Account with Nelnet. Next, select “Manage Refunds” to Enroll in a Refund Method. Fill in the necessary information. Your refund will then be sent using the option you selected. If you have questions for University of Louisville, please contact the University of Louisville Bursar’s Office at 502-852-6503 or bursar@louisville.edu
 

Student Recreation Center

SRC Summer Hours

Summer hours in the SRC will continue through Sunday, August 18. Fall hours will begin on Monday, August 19. Summer hours are weekdays 9 AM to 10 PM, Saturdays 11 AM to 5 PM and Sundays 1 PM to 7 PM.
 

Events

Friday, August 16
MSOC vs Lipscomb (Exhibition), Lynn Stadium, 7:00 P.M.
 

Flight 23

Student Season Tickets $10 Per Month

New for the 2019-20 school year:  for just $10 per month, Flight 23 membership gives UofL students access to every home regular season Louisville Cardinals sporting event, including football, men's basketball, women's basketball, and baseball. Students can purchase tickets online

Novice Rowing information meeting. Drop-ins welcome.

UofL Novice Women's Rowing

Novice Women's Rowing information meetings in SAC W116: Aug 23, 12-1pm. Aug 26, 3:30-4:30pm. Aug 28 6-7pm. Come learn about what you need to prepare before tryouts start! Email Rowing@Louisville.edu for more information.
 

Events

  

Welcome Week 2019

Cardinal Nest

Visit the Cardinal Next after you have moved into your residence hall. Off-campus and residential students alike can enjoy fun and excitement for the whole family, including interactive games, food, inflatables, music and vendors, all available throughout the day before you head to Cardinal Kickoff. Thursday, August 15, 11:00am–4:00pm, Student Recreation Center

Family Friendly Event

You Don’t Have to Come Out to Come In

The LGBT Center, LGBT student groups and Student Activities Board welcome ALL students with icebreakers, snacks and a tour of the Intersection, the gathering place of LGBT Students, their families and allies. Thursday, August 15 at 3:30pm, George J. Howe Red Barn

Family Friendly Event

Cardinal Kickoff

Join us for a meal as the campus community helps us kick off Welcome Week.  Hear the Cardinal Marching Band perform and enjoy the FREE food, photo booth, UofL swag and music. Thursday, August 15, 4pm, Ekstrom Library, West Lawn (Rain location: SAC Ballroom)

Family Friendly Event

Playfair

Time for the ultimate icebreaker! Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet your Cardinal Crew: your peer mentor and orientation course classmates. If you’re not taking an orientation course, we’ll connect you with a group so come anyway! Thursday, August 15 at 6:30pm, Student Recreation Center.

Family Friendly Event
Cardinal Stadium

Spirit and Traditions

Unite with your fellow Cardinals for Spirit and Traditions on our very own Cardinal Stadium Field for the ONLY Class of 2023 group photo. Let us come together and celebrate what it really means to be a Cardinal! Thursday, August 15 at 7:45pm, Cardinal Stadium (Shuttles available leaving from Playfair)

Family Friendly Event

Movie Night at the Stadium

Louisville Athletics invites all freshmen to join them for the annual Freshmen Movie Night under the lights at Lynn Stadium! Come learn about the spirit and tradition of Cardinal Athletics and watch the blockbuster hit, Aladdin, on the biggest screen UofL has to offer. Thursday, August 15 at 9pm, Lynn Soccer Stadium

Events

Coffee and Juice With the Dean

Meet the Dean of Students and the Student Affairs staff as you enjoy refreshments. Friday, August 16 at 8:30am to 10:00am, Student Activities Center (SAC) 1st floor atrium (by Chic-fil-a)

Family Friendly Event

Commuter & Transfer Students Welcome

We welcome you to campus during this interactive session about making the most of your UofL experience. You will meet other new commuter and transfer students while hearing from students who have recently been in your shoes. They will offer their best tips and answers to your questions as you prepare for your first semester at UofL. Friday, August 16, 10am to 10:45am, SAC Rm W116

Family Friendly Event

Louisville Alumni Picnic and Resource Fair

The UofL Alumni Association invites you to join them for food, music, giveaways and fun. Student resources from across campus will answer your questions and help you take care of business before the start of the term, including support for finding work-study and part-time jobs. Friday, August 16 at 11:30am, Ekstrom Library, West Lawn (Rain location: SAC Multipurpose Room)

Family Friendly Event
Jullien Gordon

The Other 4.0 with Jullien Gordon

TED speaker and author of 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate, Jullien shares his own journey using humor and a touch of tough love in order to help every new student maximize college and minimize debt. Friday, August 16 at 12:45pm, Student Activities Center (SAC), Ballroom

Field Day

Come join the Health & Sport Sciences Department for some outdoor fun and games! Check out your favorite childhood games on a larger scale! Food and drinks are just a few steps away with CRU’s Friday Feast at the Redbarn. Friday, August 16 at 4:30pm,  Student Activities Center (SAC), West Lawn & West Plaza
 

Family Friendly Event
Events

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 at 7:30pm, Ekstrom Library

Family Friendly Event

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, August 16 at 9:30pm, George J. Howe Red Barn

SOUL

Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you meet. Saturday, August 17, 9:00am to 12:30pm, Student Activities Center (SAC), Ballroom

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, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center

Family Friendly Event

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. Saturday, August 17, 7:00pm, Student Activities Center (SAC), SAC West Plaza

Family Friendly Event
Events

Sustainable Louisville Bike Tour Sun

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 Student Recreation Center (SRC) through UofL Bikeshare, or take a free spin on LouVelo. Sunday 8/18, 3p

Student Employment Fair - Thursday, August 22

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

 

Donate, Volunteer
UofL College Mentors for Kids

College Mentors for Kids

Come be a mentor for grades 1-5 with CMFK! We meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-5 in the Education Building. Apply online.  Click “Become a mentor.” Click “Apply.” Fill out new mentor application.
 

Health & Fitness
Learn CPR. Save a Life.

CPR Training

Get your Basic Life Support CPR Certification through UofL's Paris Simulation Center. Classes are every Monday 11-3p, and Friday 9-1p. Email mwstew02@louisville.edu for info and reservations. Cost is $40. Get your card the same day! Website

Free Group Fitness at SRC & HSC

Group X classes will begin on August 19. Join us for a variety of classes on 2 campuses: Cycling, Quick Fit, Hard Core Abs, Butts & Guts, various Yogas, BUTI Yoga, Zumba, Pilates Fusion, etc... ALL CLASSES ARE FREE for students. F/S pay $40 at HSC. Website

Koru Mindfulness Class - Fall Schedule

Sign up today for a free Koru Mindfulness® class. Open to ALL UofL students, fac & staff! Koru Mindfulness® is a 4-week evidence-based curriculum designed to teach you practical mindfulness, meditation, & stress resilience. August & September dates available! Website
 

Intramural Sports

Check out the LIT!

The Intramural Department will be releasing their first issue of the Louisville Intramural Times (LIT) on the morning of August 15, at the SRC. Make sure you grab a copy!!

Martial Arts In The SRC

The SRC offers professional martial arts instruction in Aikido, Kempo Karate, and Jiu Jutsu. Practices are held at various times during the week and weekends. No previous experience or knowledge is required. See our website for practice times and contact info.
 

Sustainability

UofL BikeShare: Borrow a Bike for Fall 2019!

Need some wheels this semester?! The UofL Sustainability Council restores abandoned bikes on campus and loans them out free for a full semester with a u-lock. Borrowers assume all liability for the bikes. Sign-up now and we’ll get you set up: uofl.me/UofLbike

Nominate for Josh Smith Sustainability Award

In honor of a former student who volunteered at his alma mater and then died unexpectedly, UofL established an annual award to recognize community members who give back to UofL’s sustainability efforts. Nominate by 9/15 via brian.barnes@louisville.edu.
 

Info-Sec: HIPAA Email Security Tip

Info-Sec: HIPAA Email Security Tip

The HIPAA Security Rule says that email containing ePHI must be adequately deleted when there is no longer a business need to retain it. This includes its removal from the Deleted Items folder. Sensitive email retention poses an information security risk. Website
 

Miscellaneous

Only $8 Gets You the Official UofL Planner

The Cardinal Compass planner is made just for the UofL campus and has all the important dates and deadlines you need to know, plus other great resources. Upperclass students, buy yours for only $8! Pay online and pick up at the Student Success Center (BAB).

 
 

Campus maps are available online. And there is a UofL Events Calendar
 


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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