Future life sciences center to take shape under new program

UofL President James R. Ramsey and others announced the creation of NUCLEUS, an initiative to pull together key aspects of a$2.3 billion life sciences master plan--which includes UofL's health sciences campus. The life sciences research park is planned on the former Haymarket property at Jefferson and Preston Streets in downtown Louisville.

Walz and McCoughtry receive national honors

Champions of autism: Brothers to speak at April 4 rally

Alumni Association seeking board nominations

The UofL Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its board of directors. Members serve three-year terms and administer the business and operations of the association. To submit a nomination, summarize the nominee's current work experience, community service and why you believe this person should be considered. Send to Executive Director Jimmy Ford at jimmy.ford@louisville.edu or mail to University of Louisville, Alumni Office, Louisville, KY 40292.

Brohm receives first BIG EAST leadership award

Recreational sports and fitness facilities for alumni

UofL alumni can purchase membership to UofL fitness facilities and join recreational sports for just $175 a year. Members have access to the Student Activities Center, Humana Gym and Cardinal Corner Game Room. The SAC contains a weight and fitness area, racquetball and squash courts, basketball courts and a group fitness room. The Humana Gym has the same weight and fitness equipment and features 100 free parking spots. Family members can be added to the plan for a nominal fee.

UofL team determines gender of science center’s mummy

A UofL research team recently helped the Louisville Science Center learn more about an old friend--a 2,600-year-old friend. The mummy called Then-Hotep has been one of the most popular attractions at the science center and its forerunner, the Natural History Museum, since the early part of the last century. But throughout all of those years, it kept one big secret: Nobody knew its gender. Until now.

Design students show others how to use 'green'

Being a student in the UofL’s Interior Architecture Program isn’t just about color choices and furnishings. It is about learning how to be greener, lower your environmental impact, recycle and re-use. Senior interior architecture students recently got to show off what they’ve learned at a recent home show when they were invited to design two rooms in the show’s Sustainable Design Gallery.

Watch Thunder from the Cressman Center

Looking for the best place to park for Thunder Over Louisville April 12? Park at the First and Main Street Garage and enjoy access to the UofL Cressman Center for Visual Arts 3 p.m.-midnight; there will be burgers, hotdogs and light refreshments. After Thunder, wait for traffic to ease up and watch an art film; $25 adults, $10 children age 10 and under; $20 parking pass. RSVP required: 502-852-8403.