Lydia Winters, one of five prestigious Williams Scholars in the UofL School of Dentistry, is well prepared for her first job out of college. She will work for the Indian Health Service, helping an underserved population receive dental care in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Her four years in UofL’s School of Dentistry prepared her for this moment. She shows what future dental school students will see at UofL. Watch Lydia’s video.

UofL is hosting the Big East Softball Championships this Thursday-Saturday, May 8-10, at Jim Patterson Stadium. All-session reserved seating tickets are $15 for adults, $9 for seniors (55 and older) and children (3-12). Outfield (berm) seating is general admission. Single session tickets are available the day of the game. Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster, 502-361-3100 or buy them in person at the UofL Ticket Office, 502-852-5151.

Churchill Downs bugler and UofL School of Music graduate Steve Buttleman wants to set a world record for the largest number of trumpeters to play the "Call to the Post" at a horse race. “Brassapalooza” is scheduled for May 17 at Churchill Downs. For $20, any trumpet player can participate in the world record "Call to the Post." The event raises money to send music students to TrumpetFest at Orvieto Musica 2008 in Italy.

Ever wonder how far germs can spread from a cough? UofL's "Puff Daddy"--a simulated-patient robot that is programmed to cough--gives a clear understanding. Researchers at UofL and University Hospital use the robot to train health-care workers to wear protective equipment around patients with respiratory problems. See the YouTube video

Tongalp and Gülgün Tezel, UofL professors and research scientists, had dabbled in ballroom dancing in their native Turkey. But a few years ago, they found a reason to take it up seriously: Tongalp had high cholesterol, and his physician recommended exercise. They settled on dancing. The couple placed first in the 2007 and 2008 National Championships in the American Rhythm, International Latin and American Smooth dance categories.