News and Updates from U of L

Biomedical III Building to Boost Cancer Research
U of L is adding another 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space to house about 50 researchers on its Health Sciences Campus. The building is part of a two-phase plan to expand research facilities at U of L’s Health Sciences Center in downtown Louisville, and is expected to cost $65 million. Of the total, more than $10 million is coming from federal funds secured by Sen. Mitch McConnell; the university is contributing another $16 million.
Check out the video of the press conference at our new multimedia web site.

Students Get Hands-On Experience with Energy Audits
The high cost of energy has many people scrambling to find ways to save on wattage and lower their bills. Some U of L students recently teamed with Louisville area high school students and professional engineers to audit the energy efficiency in buildings operated by the Jefferson County Public Schools, U of L and Louisville Metro government. The audits, sponsored by the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center at U of L, are part of a larger environmentally friendly initiative known as the Partnership for a Green City.

The New Patterson Stadium Courtesy Tom Fougerousse

It's Time to 'Play Baseball!' in New Baseball Stadium Jim Patterson Stadium, U of L's new state-of-the-art baseball facility, will be dedicated April 15 at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be at the stadium at Third Street and Central Avenue behind Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. The 2,500-seat stadium is part of a $20 million athletic complex. The new facility's roof supports contain bricks from the old Parkway Field, the historic former home of Cardinal baseball. Visit the U of L Athletics web site to learn more about how well the Cardinal baseball team is playing this season and details about the stadium.

Ground to be Broken for Community Park Project
The April 21 groundbreaking for the Community park project signals a major U of L initiative to improve greek life and to provide more on-campus housing for students in general. The ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. in a tent near Louisville Hall on Fourth Street. The centerpiece of the project will be an as-yet unnamed 350-student residence hall on Fourth Street on the west side of Belknap Campus.
Renovations to nearby sorority and fraternity houses are part of the project. U of L is negotiating long-term 35-year leases with Greek organizations to occupy the houses on the condition that sprinklers are added and other safety and aesthetic improvements are made.
For more information, call the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at 502-852-1334 or visit the project web site.

U of L Meets Kentucky Plan Diversity Goals
U of L has met, surpassed or made progress on all eight of its goals under the Kentucky Plan for Equal Opportunities, according to the Council on Postsecondary Education. The plan sets goals for the state's public universities for African American student enrollment, retention and graduation. It also sets goals for employment of African Americans in managerial, faculty and other administrative posts.

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Coach Pitino and team members Courtesy U of L Athletics

Cards' Thrilling Win Over West Virginia Slated for ESPN Classic Saturday, April 9, the 2005 college basketball tournament season will be celebrated on ESPN Classic with nine consecutive 2005 NCAA Tournament Instant Classics beginning at 8 a.m. ET. The Louisville Cardinals' thrilling 93-85 win over West Virginia in the Albuquerque Regional final will be featured at 6 p.m. ET. For more details about the Cardinal's NCAA experience, visit the U of L Athletics web site.

Gifted Student Summer Program Attracts Best and Brightest
U of L will offer the Third Annual Gifted Student Summer Program, June 10-July 1, 2005. There will be programs in pre-calculus, calculus, computer science, biology, chemistry, English, engineering and business. Students who are interested are encouraged to visit the web site or contact Dr. Srinivasan at 502-852-4720.

Upcoming Alumni Events
April 23 - The Central Kentucky Alumni club is hosting a golf scramble at the Golf Club of the Bluegrass in Nicholasville, Ky. Start time is 1 p.m. For registration and information, call Allen Norvell at 859-299-2532.
April 24 - The Louisville Orchestra along with guest artists The Ahn Trio and guest conductor Gisele Ben-Dor will perform at 3 p.m.in Margaret Comstock Hall of the School of Music. Cost per person is $35; $10 for student tickets. For tickets, call 502-852-6907.
April 26 - The Harry Pickens Trio, a locally and nationally renowned jazz trio headed by pianist Harry Pickens, will perform at 8 p.m. in Margaret Comstock Hall of the School of Music. For more information, call 502-852-6907.
May 7 - Alumni Club Derby Parties - Alumni clubs around the country will host Derby parties for members and guests. For more information, visit the alumni event calendar.

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