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A scientist who helps explain pain, a scholar who believes Iran-Israel relations are key to Mideast peace and a composer who is inspired by nature in Greek philosophy are among the winners of the 2010 Grawemeyer Awards being announced this week. The $200,000 international prizes, awarded annually by UofL, recognize outstanding works and ideas in music, world order, psychology, education and religion. |
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UofL President James Ramsey calls her "our rock star." But most folks across the globe now will know Monica Marks as "Rhodes Scholar." The May 2009 UofL graduate still is pinching herself after being selected as one of this year's 32 winners of a Rhodes Scholarship, the oldest and most prestigious award in academia. The scholarship will allow her to spend two years at the University of Oxford in England pursuing a master of philosophy degree in modern Middle Eastern studies. |
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President James Ramsey has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the university at least through 2013. The Board of Trustees has offered a contract through 2014, with an annual extension each year thereafter. "I appreciate the board's confidence in me and look forward to serving at least through 2013," Ramsey said, noting that he agreed to the one-year extension to allow completion of a planned capital campaign and strategic initiatives that won't be finished by the time his current contract expires in 2012. |
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The university honored a former UofL president when the Belknap Research Building was renamed the John W. Shumaker Research Building Nov. 23. President James Ramsey credited Shumaker for being one of the architects who put UofL on the path to greatness. Shumaker was president from 1995 to 2002 and was instrumental in crafting House Bill 1, the postsecondary education improvement act, and the Challenge for Excellence, the university's previous strategic plan. |
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New academic buildings, a recreation building near new student housing, green spaces, a research park and a center for performing arts are among the many changes that could be part of the university's Belknap Campus over the next 20 years, according to a new master plan unveiled to the UofL Board of Trustees Nov. 12. Provost Shirley Willihnganz presented the plan, which calls for about $1.1 billion in capital improvements over the next 20 years. |
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UofL's engineering students should have a brighter career start and improved spot to study and work together with the recent renovation of a campus building into the Duthie Center for Engineering. UofL President James Ramsey and J.B. Speed School of Engineering Dean Mickey Wilhelm dedicated the renovated building and honored its main donors, George and Mary Lee Duthie, and other contributors during an open house ceremony Nov. 12. |
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Would you like an H1N1 vaccination? Chances are, if you were one of the nearly 20,000 people who got their H1N1 vaccination Nov. 11 or 12 at Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness' inoculation clinic, a UofL student not only asked you that question but also gave you the shot! UofL's participation in the clinic likely was the largest volunteer effort in university history. |
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Smoking areas have been set up, websites developed, ashtrays removed and nicotine replacement products provided as UofL prepares its move to smoke-free status. The university announced earlier this year that it would begin a yearlong transition to become totally smoke-free by November 2010. The move to smoke-free status is an effort to create a healthier environment for both smokers and nonsmokers, according to Provost Shirley Willihnganz. |
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The UofL Brandeis School of Law and the United States Postal Service celebrated the life and contributions of Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis Nov. 13 on the 153rd anniversary of his birth. Brandeis is included in a new set of commemorative stamps honoring four Supreme Court justices. The set was unveiled first before the U.S. Supreme Court in September. |
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UofL has terminated the contract of head football coach Steve Kragthorpe. Vice President and Director of Athletics Tom Jurich made the announcement Nov. 28. Kragthorpe, 44, just finished his third season at UofL, guiding the Cardinals to a 15-21 overall record and a 5-16 mark in the Big East Conference. His 2009 squad finished 4-8 overall and 1-6 in the league after a 34-14 loss Nov. 27 to Rutgers. A national search is under way for the Cardinals next head coach. |
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UofL wants to "pack the house" Sunday to support the Cardinals women's basketball team. The Cards play Utah at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 at a door--but download a voucher worth $2 off tickets at the Cardinal Athletics website. Attendance is free to UofL faculty and staff and their families with valid employee IDs. |
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Fans have a new way to keep up-to-the-minute on UofL sports. Cardinal Athletics, in partnership with CBSSports.com College Network, has launched the Louisville Cardinals Toolbar. By downloading the toolbar to their computers, fans have the latest news, video highlights and scores at their fingertips. |
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Happy Holidays!
Dance Academy performs 'Clara's Dream' this weekend
The UofL Dance Academy will perform its holiday classic "Clara's Dream" Dec. 4-6. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. The ballet is the familiar story of "The Nutcracker" from the time that Clara starts dreaming of the Land of Sweets with Cotton Candy Angels and Toy Soldiers. Tickets are $15 for the general public, or $10 for ages under 13 or over 65, 502-852-6878.
Ceramics students to sell handcrafted wares
Students in UofL's ceramic arts program will offer their creations at the annual ceramics sale Dec. 11-12. The items will be available in room 136 of the Studio Arts Building at the intersection of Floyd and Warnock streets, diagonally across from McDonald's restaurant. The ceramics studio will be open for the sale on Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UofLAlumniStore.com guarantees Christmas delivery
UofLAlumniStore.com, the online store of the UofL Alumni Association, guarantees delivery in time for Christmas for orders made by Dec. 15. New this season is a Cardinal afghan blanket for $47.95. Other popular items include Cardinal scarves, jackets, sweaters and children's clothing. A portion of all sales to the site benefit Alumni Association programming and scholarships.
Make a Fund for UofL gift by Dec. 31
Have you joined the Fund for UofL, the university's new annual fund campaign? It's not too late. Donations made by Dec. 31 qualify for 2009 tax credits. You can even make your gift in honor of or memory of someone. Give online
University Club offers new membership discount
The University Club, a private dining club on UofL's Belknap Campus, is hosting a new membership promotion. During the month of December, the date you complete an application for membership will determine the amount of your initiation fee ($1 for each day of the month). Call Linda Johnson for more information, 502-852-6996.
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