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UofL School of Dentistry breaks ground on more than $40 million renovation

October 9th, 2009

The University of Louisville today broke ground on a two-year renovation project that will mean more space and much needed clinical improvements for the UofL School of Dentistry. The school has received few updates since it moved from Brook and Broadway to Preston Street in 1970.

Frazier gift will allow UofL, Jewish to boost rehab medicine

October 9th, 2009

A $1.5 million gift from Louisville philanthropist Owsley Brown Frazier will be used to create a new endowed chair in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Frazier Rehab Institute and UofL’s School of Medicine.

Oh what a night! Conn honored at Alumni Fellows dinner

October 8th, 2009

A near capacity crowd of 400 alumni and supporters were on hand Thursday at the Crowne Plaza to honor the 2009 alumni fellows and Hank Conn, alumnus of the year, at this year's UofL Alumni Association awards ceremony.

Marathon Man: Korir seeks running greatness via Chicago

October 7th, 2009

His day job is working maintenance at Kurz Hall, a student residence at the University of Louisville. But before and after work this past summer, UofL graduate and former Cardinal track and cross-country star Wesley Korir could be found running the roads around campus or training on the university’s track at Cardinal Park.

Scholar House at UofL marks first anniversary

October 7th, 2009

A birthday celebration�"complete with balloons and birthday cake�"was held Oct. 6 to mark the first anniversary of the Gladys and Lewis “Sonny” Bass Louisville Scholar House Campus at the University of Louisville.

University completes first greenhouse gas emissions report

October 6th, 2009

Without knowing where you are, you can’t know how to get where you want to be.

That is the simple philosophy behind the University of Louisville’s first greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report.

20 Minutes with Justin Mog

September 30th, 2009

Justin Mog is assistant to the provost for sustainability initiatives, a new post created to help the University of Louisville become more environmentally and socially responsible. He talks about his goals for sustainability at UofL.

Tammy Lawson named Friend of SHARE for work with employee aid program

September 29th, 2009

University of Louisville Campus Tour Director Tammy Lawson learned to help people from her mother. Staff Senate named her this year’s Friend of SHARE.

Variety of events highlight Homecoming week starting Oct. 1

September 29th, 2009

Street parties, broom riding and art are just a few of the things in store in the week leading up to the University of Louisville football homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 10.

Campus Gallery Hop kicks off Homecoming week, highlights campus galleries

September 29th, 2009

Art — It’s Happening Here — and that’s what the UofL Alumni Association wants everyone to know as it kicks its Homecoming celebration.

University Libraries celebrates Banned Books Week

September 29th, 2009

Jamie Saunders sat on a stool on the east entrance of Ekstrom Library at the University of Louisville, reading aloud from the fourth chapter of “Charlotte’s Web,” by E.B.White, the classic children’s novel about a spider who befriends a pig.

Administration recognizes staff for longevity

September 28th, 2009

University of Louisville administrators recognized 351 employees with 6,765 years of combined experience for their service at the 26th Annual Staff Recognition Luncheon Friday, Sept. 26.

Faculty/Staff Notables for September

September 28th, 2009

REACH program receives NCLCA honor
The REACH program has received second place in the National College Learning Center Association and the Learning Support Center in Higher Education Web Site Excellence Awards competition for 2009. Cathy Leist is REACH director. Dennis Keibler is the REACH webmaster.

PEACC celebrates 10 years on campus

September 28th, 2009

For the past decade, the University of Louisville’s Prevention, Education and Advocacy on Campus and in the Community (PEACC) program has worked to create a campus culture that does not tolerate violence against women.