August is UofL vs. UK Blood Donor Challenge month

Save a life and help UofL reign supreme over UK! Kentucky residents have until Aug. 28 to participate in the annual UofL vs. UK Blood Donor Challenge. The friendly rivalry continues, and once again fans and alumni can vote for their favorite team when they donate blood. To participate, find an American Red Cross or Kentucky Blood Center blood drive in your area and tell them your vote is for UofL. You'll receive a commemorative t-shirt and will be entered into special drawings.

Tailgate before the UofL vs. UK game Aug. 31

Ramsey to give State of the University Address Sept. 9

Birth Defects Center receives grant for research

UofL researchers will seek new solutions for the prevention of birth defects, thanks to $10.3 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health. Research focuses on unlocking the mechanisms behind infertility and birth defects, including spina bifida, spinal cord abnormalities, smoking-related mental and physical defects and cleft palate.

UofL fares well in 'Great Colleges' survey

UofL placed at the top in seven categories of "Great Colleges to Work for 2008," a new survey conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. UofL ranked among the top five schools of its size for internal communications; professional/career development; confidence in senior leadership; tenure clarity and process; tuition reimbursement; perception and confidence in fair treatment; and career development, research and scholarship.

UofL to create 'college town' north of Belknap Campus

Energy audit could save 33 million dollars

A massive energy audit at UofL is expected to lead to energy savings of more than $33 million by 2020. UofL and Siemens Building Technologies announced July 16 a plan to execute a 12-year contract to help the university trim its energy use through equipment upgrades and better systems for controlling the use of electricity, water and other resources.

School of Nursing, OMHS to offer degree in Owensboro

The UofL School of Nursing and Owensboro Medical Health System are partnering to help address the nursing shortage by offering a baccalaureate nursing program in Owensboro. The program is intended to graduate 36 to 40 students annually. Demand for nurses is growing at 2-3 percent each year, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

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Save 50% on the UofL's professional development seminars

UofL alumni are eligible for half off the price of more than 50 competency-based seminars offered by the university's Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning. Competencies include written and interpersonal communication, management and leadership, critical thinking, organization and productivity, coaching and motivation, and more. Some exclusions apply. Call 502-852-6456 for a free catalog or visit htpp://delphi.louisville.edu to access a schedule and seminar descriptions.