News and Updates from U of L

Reflecting on U of L's Recent Successes
The most academically talented freshman class ever... Research funds up 49 percent in fiscal 2003-2004 to $100.7 million... Ground broken for a new Cardiovascular Innovation Institute... These are just a few of the recent U of L successes cited by President James Ramsey in his first State of the University address on Sept. 29.

University Hospital Named Primary Stroke Center
University Hospital's Stroke Center was recently designated a primary stroke center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). It joins the ranks of about 50 primary stroke centers in the United States and becomes the first hospital in Kentucky to have the designation.

Courtesy U of L Athletics

Cards Win Liberty Bowl; Petrino Holds News Conference University of Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino met with members of the media on Monday at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. U of L closed out the 2004 season with a 44-40 win over previously unbeaten Boise State on Dec. 31 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The Cardinals finished the season 11-1 overall, 8-0 in Conference USA play and won their third C-USA title in five years. The 2004 season marks U of L's final campaign in C-USA as the school is set to join the Big East Conference in 2005. The Cards also entered the bowl game ranked No. 7 nationally, the school's highest ranking ever.

Exciting Alumni Events Chase Away Winter Doldrums
Whether the play is on the court or on the stage, there's plenty of alumni fun this winter.
January 15 - U of L Men's Basketball at Cincinnati
The Alumni Association in conjunction with the Cardinal Athletic Fund will host a game watch party at the Cardinal Club in Simpsonville. For more information, call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
January 29 - U of L Men's Basketball vs. Tulane
The Alumni Association will host a game party in New Orleans. For reservations, call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
February 2-6 - "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
The Shakespearean play will be performed at the Playhouse Theatre. For tickets, call 502-852-8414.
February 5 - Public Radio International's "From the Top"
An international showcase of America's best young classical musicians will perform at the School of Music in Margaret Comstock Hall. The program will be recorded for national broadcast. Cost per ticket is $18; $15 for students and seniors. For tickets, call the School of Music at 502-852-6907 or charge by phone at 502-361-3100. For more alumni event information, visit the Event Calendar.

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Metts family at the autism center

STAR Program Offers Hope for Autism When Jenny and David Metts' 18-month-old baby was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, they found few resources available in Louisville to treat children with this disorder. That's when Harrison's grandmother, Sandy Metts Snowden, stepped in and began raising funds and awareness. Her involvement resulted in the creation of U of L's STAR Program which is the only comprehensive autism center in the state offering treatment, research and advocacy and training for parents and caregivers.

"This is It!" Celebrates 25th Anniversary of 1980 NCAA Title
Dribble down memory lane February 11 with former Cards basketball coach Denny Crum and several history-making players as they reminisce about "Dr. Dunkenstein," "Rodger Dodger" and more. "This is It!" is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 1980 Cardinals' NCAA national title. The event will be held at the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hor d'oeuvres, a cash bar and a replay of the championship game, with commentary by Crum. For reservations, call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186 or e-mail jonathan.israel@louisville.edu.

It's Art: and I Like It
It's beautiful, it's challenging--and it's free. It's art, and it comes in all shapes, sizes and colors at the Allen R. Hite Institute in U of L's Department of Fine Arts. The Hite galleries' eclectic array of exhibitions this winter and spring should please all aesthetic palettes. Roman funerary monuments, handmade paper masterpieces, fiber creations, photographs and Taiwanese art are just a few of the offerings.