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February 2011, Vol. XIII, No. 2a

 

UofL Returns to the Big Apple! March 8

Dr. James Ramsey, UofL President

Dr. James R. Ramsey

Please join Dr. and Mrs. James Ramsey, the UofL Alumni Association, and local fellow alumni in New York City for a celebration of university accomplishments, as well as the start of the Big East basketball tournament. Mingle with old and new friends as well as many of our outstanding deans and faculty, Hall of Fame basketball coach Denny Crum, and Louisville legend Darrell Griffith. Reserve your spot at the reception now at www.uoflalumni.org/nyc-update-2011.


Tampa Bay Alumni Club Hosts Team Members - February 18

Tampa Bay Alumni club reception



Join Tampa area alumni and friends as they host both the UofL men's baseball team and women's basketball team. Mingle with the UofL players and coaches as everyone enjoys the UofL vs UConn Game Watch party with catering by the Texas Cattle Co. $10 covers food and drink. Great snow bird activity!
Register now..


Guest Artist: Bayla Keyes, Violin - February 20

Bayla Keyes



Violinist Bayla Keyes, daughter of UofL music professor Nelson Keyes (who died in 1986), will give a memorial concert to benefit the Nelson Keyes Scholarship Fund, which supports outstanding students in theory and composition at the School of Music. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. Her co-artist will be pianist Robert Merfeld.


Alumni Date Night
Jazz Week - February 25 | Comedy Theatre - March 4

Date Night



Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the University Club leading to jazz music at Comstock Concert Hall during the School of Music's Jazz Week. Or a lively performance of A Perfect Wedding at the UofL Playhouse. Chef Michael arranged a special menu for alumni patrons. No club membership required. $40 per person for dinner and show.


Meet the Professor - March 3





Staging Sacred Literature: Yoruba Praise Poetry as a Source for Theatrical Performance. Nefertiti Burton, Theatre Arts, will present her research and playwriting that draws on the ancient Odu Ifá of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Admission $14 (includes lunch). Presented by the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences and the Liberal Studies Project. Call (502) 852-2247.


UofL Conn Center Heads Up Energy Workshop - March 13-15

Conn Center Energy Workshop



Gather with top researchers from Kentucky universities and industries to discuss developments and challenges in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Discover current research across the state and discuss a focused technological road map for commercialization of various renewable energy innovations in Kentucky. Register now.


March Madness Bracketology - March 15



Find your best bracketing strategy with Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum and basketball great Darrell Griffith. Learn the way coaches and players work the spread. $15 includes your bracket entry and appetizers with a cash bar. Register now


School of Dentistry Alumni Reception - March 25



Join Dean John Sauk and Dr. Woody Currens in Atlanta for the annual Hinman meeting and the UofL alumni reception beginning 5:30 p.m. in the Olympic Ballroom at the Atlanta Marriott Downtown (160 Spring Street).


 
  

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Alumni Travel

Join the hundreds of alumni and friends that travel with UofL each year and take advantage of fantastic group rates, great fellowship, and all the amenities that UofL group travel has to offer!

UofL travel programs routinely sell-out early so reserve your space now!

Plan your 2011 trip today.

Alaska Cruise
June 4-11, 2011. (Optional land trip to Denali National Park & Fairbanks June 11-16). Starting at $639 per person cruise only

Holy Land, Egypt, Mediterranean Cruise
October 10-22, 2011. Starting at $1,799 per person.

For additional information on any UofL group travel plan, a brochure, or to reserve your space, please call the Platinum Travel Group Department at 1-866-549-8687, or email groups@platinumtvl.com.

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