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September 2009, Vol. XI, No. 9

Supporters give to Restore UofL after flash flood

A flash flood inundated UofL's Belknap and Health Sciences Center campuses Aug. 4 when six inches of rain fell in 75 minutes. UofL suffered an estimated $15 million in damage from the flood. This is the worst natural disaster in the school's history and comes on the heels of the past year's wind and ice storms. Many supporters have made gifts to the Restore UofL Fund, a campaign to bring campus back to its original beauty.


Provost to give State of the University Address Sept. 16
Provost Shirley Willihnganz will give the annual State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m., at Margaret Comstock Concert Hall in the School of Music Building. She will discuss UofL's 2008-09 achievements and challenges and its plans for the future. The public is invited to attend.

Homecoming 2009 set for Oct. 3-10

When was the last time you came back for Homecoming? This year's events include Homecoming in the Highlands, a pep rally and block party at Baxter Avenue Oct. 5; the Alumnus of the Year and Alumni Fellows awards dinner and ceremony Oct. 8; Legacy Day for high school students who are children or grandchildren of UofL alumni Oct. 9; and the UofL vs. Southern Mississippi tailgate and game Oct. 10. Find the full Homecoming schedule online.

Hank Conn named Alumnus of the Year

J.B. Speed School of Engineering graduate Hank Conn will be honored Oct. 8 as the 2009 Alumnus of the Year. Also receiving honors at the Alumni Association's dinner and ceremony are the 10 Alumni Fellows. The Alumnus of the Year is the highest honor the association bestows. There will be a cocktail reception at 5 p.m., followed by the 6 p.m. dinner and ceremony. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased online.


UofL establishes endowed chair in oncology social work
Social work can play an important role in providing hope to those diagnosed with cancer. That's why the new Dr. Renato LaRocca Endowed Chair in Oncology Social Work has been established in the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work at UofL. It is believed to be the first social work chair to focus on the myriad emotional and other needs of cancer patients and their families.

Law school students embrace community service

	More than 100 students from the Brandeis School of Law volunteered their time Aug. 14 as part of Community Service Day, a new, optional program offered as part of the school's student orientation. Service activities included everything from trash pickup to working at Family Scholar House, a residence for single mothers who are working on college degrees.

UofL names its first Brown Fellows students

	UofL this fall welcomes its first class of Brown Fellows, a premier scholarship and educational enrichment program for high-achieving students established this year by the James Graham Brown Foundation. Ten Kentucky and Indiana students will attend UofL on "full-ride-plus" scholarships that cover the cost of tuition, room and board and summer enrichment programs.


Road projects to affect Belknap Campus this fall
Heading to the Belknap Campus this fall? Detours and road closures will affect traffic from now through December. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began work Aug. 17 on Warnock Avenue and the I-65 ramps to improve traffic flow. The KTC will also repair the Eastern Parkway bridge and make changes to the area of Eastern Parkway near Third Street that will improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow.


UofL beefs up emergency systems in classrooms
UofL has enhanced its emergency message system, UofL Alert, by installing 212 special, emergency-message-compatible phones in its largest classrooms. The phones are capable of transmitting written and audio messages. There already are 10,000 VoIP phones on UofL campuses in offices and residence halls. They are one of four primary modes of communication in an emergency.

Cardinal Singers win big at world championship

	UofL's Cardinal Singers traveled to South Korea in July to compete in the World Choir Championship--and came back with first place in sacred music and mixed chorus. But after winning first place in all their competitions, the gala event and further competitions were canceled because some participants tested positive for the H1N1 flu. None of the UofL students became ill.

Librarian pens opera about boxing legend Joe Louis

	Not everyone would see a connection between opera and boxing, but UofL librarian John Chenault does. The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and the University of Maryland School of Music commissioned Chenault and collaborator Frank Proto to write an opera on the life of legendary boxer Joe Louis. It will premier April 17, 2010, at the Maryland Opera Studio.


UofLAlumniStore.com gives away caps with $50 orders
Need Cardinal merchandise? Spend $50 or more at UofLAlumniStore.com and receive a free black "Ville" cap. The promotion is valid through the fall 2009 football season. Visit the online store and enter the code CARDCAP at checkout. Sales from UofLAlumniStore.com benefit the UofL Alumni Association.


UofL alumni get 25% off personal enrichment classes
Have you ever wanted to learn about pottery, painting or jewelry-making? This fall UofL's Delphi Center is offering 23 new courses in these and other subject areas. UofL alumni save 25 percent on personal enrichment courses. Visit louisville.edu/lifelonglearning to learn more.


Cardinal football plays first game of season Sept. 5
The UofL Cardinal football team officially closed training camp for the 2009 season in August and looks ahead to its season opener against Indiana State Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. View schedules, news and analyses of upcoming opponents online.


LaCrosse named UofL's Female Spring Sport Athlete of Year
UofL All-American golfer Cindy LaCrosse was named UofL's Female Spring Sport Athlete of the Year following her outstanding 2009 season for the Cardinals. She became the first All-American in school history after earning second team honors by Duramed/NGCA and Golf Week her senior year.

Upcoming Events

Find a listing of campus events and Alumni Association events.

Saturday, Sept. 5
UofL vs. Indiana State Tailgate Central, Jim Patterson Stadium, Third Street and Central Avenue, 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The free tailgate starts three hours before kickoff. With a rock climbing wall, music, games, $1 drinks and $1 dogs.

Friday, Sept. 11
When Natural History and History Collide lecture, Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, Belknap Campus, 12-1 p.m. UofL biologist Lee Alan Dugatkin will talk about "Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose: When Natural History and History Collide." Free.

Sunday, Sept. 13
Faculty Gala, Margaret Comstock Concert Hall, School of Music, 3-6 p.m. A yearly concert given by the music school faculty. Students, $8; general admission, $12, Contact the music office at 502-852-6907.

Sunday, Sept. 13
University Choruses, Margaret Comstock Concert Hall, School of Music, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14
Aebersold Jazz Quartet, Bird Recital Hall, School of Music, 7-10 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 16
UofL State of the University Address by Provost Shirley Willihnganz, Margaret Comstock Concert Hall, School of Music, 3:30-4p.m. An annual overview of UofL's challenges and successes during the past year and its current progress. Free admission.

Friday, Sept. 18
UofL Presidential Outreaches in Frankfort and Lexington, Ky. The first outreach will be at the Frankfort Country Club, 101 Duntreath, noon-1:30 p.m. The second will be at the Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel, 1800 Newtown Pike, 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19
UofL vs. UK Tailgate Central at The Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, Ky., 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Cost is $35 to attend the alumni tent with brunch buffet and open bar. Noon kickoff. General tailgating is free; gates open at 9 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 24
UofL Presidential Outreach in Owensboro, noon-1:30 p.m. - RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. Free.

Thursday, Sept. 24
UofL Alumni Soups and Stews Cooking Class, Southampton Road, Louisville, 6-8 p.m. Mary Wheatley of Cooking with Mary will demonstrate how to make several soups and stews ideal for fall. Register today for limited spaces. $25.

Thursday, Sept. 24
UofL Presidential Outreach in Owensboro and Madisonville, Ky. Come out to the Owensboro RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., noon-1:30 p.m. for a university update. The second outreach will be at the Madisonville Golf & Country Club, 105 Country Club Lane, 6-7:30 p.m. Free

Friday, Sept. 25
UofL Presidential Outreach in Utah, Salt Lake Marriott City Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, 6-9 p.m. Come out for a reception with President James Ramsey to kick off the UofL vs. Utah football weekend. RSVP requested. Free.

Saturday, Sept. 26
UofL vs. Utah Tailgate Central, Utah Tennis Center (East Grass Lot, south end of stadium), Salt Lake City, 2-5 p.m. tailgate, 5:30 p.m. kickoff. Alumni tent with buffet and open bar is $30.

Tuesday, Sept. 29
Take Back the Night, Red Barn, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Event will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the UofL PEACC program. Includes drama performances, speak-out session and comments.

Wednesday, Sept. 30
UofL Presidential Outreach in Paducah, Country Club of Paducah, Paducah, Ky., 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday, Sept. 30
Sunday, Oct. 4
Come Down Burnin', The Playhouse, Belknap Campus, 8 p.m. each night, 3 p.m. matinee Oct. 4. Kia Corthron's drama of two sisters who tackle hardship to provide for their children. Nefertiti Burton directs this African American Theatre Program production. $12 general public, $8 with UofL ID. Call 502-852-6814.

Thursday, Oct. 1
UofL Gallery Hop on Belknap Campus, Hite Art Institute, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The tour will stop at three different galleries on UofL's Belknap Campus and get VIP walking tours of each. Reception begins at Hite and the tour moves to Ekstrom Library and its Dorothea Lange photography collection and then to the Speed Museum. Free.

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