Cardinals trump Wildcats 59-28; Bush breaks leg

Senior running back Michael Bush passed up a shot at the NFL to try for a national championship with Louisville. Instead, his season ended Sunday night after he broke his right leg early in the third quarter of the 13th-ranked Cardinals' 59-28 win over Kentucky. Bush led the nation in scoring last season, averaging 14.4 points per game while scoring a school-record 23 rushing touchdowns. Bush's injury cast a shadow over Louisville's fourth straight win over their in-state rival.

Ramsey discusses Challenge for Excellence success

President James Ramsey has declared victory year ahead of schedule on UofL's 10-year business plan, the Challenge for Excellence. The plan's 11 goals included graduating better students, increasing the number of endowed chairs and fostering business startups. This fall Ramsey will discuss the Challenge and plans for the university's future at the Presidential Outreach Tours throughout Kentucky and during his State of the University Address on campus Oct. 11.

New law allows seniors to donate $100,000 from IRAs

On Aug. 17 President Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (HR 4). The law allows donors age 70 ½ or older to donate up to $100,000 a year in 2006 and 2007 to charity from their Individual Retirement Accounts, free from tax. “This is great news for tax-wise donors who wish to make an IRA contribution to UofL,” says Suzanne Guss, assistant vice president for planned giving, 502-852-6954.

Duke University official to head School of Medicine

Duke University administrator Edward Halperin has been selected dean of UofL’s School of Medicine. Halperin, vice dean and professor of radiation oncology, pediatrics and medical education at Duke’s medical school and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at its medical center, will assume his post Nov. 1 pending approval by UofL trustees.

Students' RedShirt design unveiled—and going fast

From cash flow to customer service, there is plenty to think about when you own a business. And UofL College of Business students are getting first-hand experience through a student-run organization, the RedShirt Co. Students design, market and distribute the T-shirts, with proceeds benefiting business school scholarships. Purchase your own RedShirt (an alumni version is available).

John Hale to discuss deep sea exploration

On Thursday, Sept. 7, UofL archaeologist John Hale will discuss deep sea exploration technology and ancient Greek and Phoenician warships that are the targets of his team's expeditions. This noon luncheon at the University Club is the first of four "Meet the Professor" luncheon lectures, part of the College of Arts and Sciences' 2007 Centennial celebration. Cost is $12. RSVP to Janna Tajibaeva by Sept. 5, 502-852-2247.

Three faculty win online excellence award

Three UofL professors recently received awards for their online courses from Kentucky Virtual University. Award-winning education professor John Walsh finds that with online courses, writing takes on greater importance as a way to develop analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.

UofL wins UK blood donor challenge 2,795-2,647

UofL bested UK by 148 votes at August blood drives throughout the commonwealth. Persons donating blood were asked to vote for either the Cardinals or the Wildcats as the schools’ football teams prepared to square off Sept. 3 in Louisville. This is the sixth year in the row that UofL won the friendly competition, which helps alleviate the commonwealth’s blood supply shortage.