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Ramsey to give State of the University address Sept. 9 |
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UofL President James Ramsey will deliver his annual State of the University address Tuesday, Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m. at Margaret Comstock Concert Hall in the School of Music. At this time, he will look back at the past year and share the university's vision for the future. All alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. |
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All UofL alumni and their families are invited to attend Cardinal Family Weekend 2008, Sept. 26-28. This new UofL tradition will feature a block party, open houses and campus tours, academic showcases, sports events and the UofL vs. Connecticut football game and tailgate. Find a full schedule and plan to bring the family. |
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October is packed full of great Homecoming 2008 events: a block party, tailgating, picnics, golf scramble, alumni awards ceremony. Plus there will be reunions for engineering, social work, justice administration and dentistry alumni, as well as former student leaders and African American graduates. See the full schedule and make plans to return to campus! More details will follow later this month. |
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Alumni and supporters gave a tremendous $86.5 million to UofL during fiscal year 2008 (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008)--making this the best fund-raising year on record, despite the shaky economy. "In these financially tough times, our alumni and friends really came through for us," said President James Ramsey. Almost 15 percent of all alumni made a gift to UofL. This year's goal is to increase participation rates to 20 percent. |
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Alumni Association has football game tickets |
The UofL Alumni Association has a limited number of home football tickets for sale. These include the Sept. 17 (vs. Kansas State) and Sept. 26 (vs. Connecticut) games. Ticket packages cost $20 (limit two per person) and include food and beverage vouchers redeemable at the UofL Alumni Association Tailgate Central at Jim Patterson Stadium, 3rd and Central Ave. Already have game tickets? Come out to the free tailgate starting three hours before each home game. There will be dollar drinks and dogs. Find all upcoming football tailgates at the alumni calendar. |
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Cardinals win back UofL vs. UK Blood Donor Challenge title |
A big thank you goes out to all alumni and supporters who donated blood during the UofL vs. UK Blood Donor Challenge in August. UofL won back the title and received a trophy during the UofL vs. UK football game Aug. 31. Even better--more than 10,300 pints of life-saving blood were donated to the American Red Cross and the Kentucky Blood Centers through the Challenge. Thank you, all! |
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When a family dog's hind legs are paralyzed from injuries, nerve problems or disease, its owners face a tough decision: to take care of a pet which can no longer walk, or have the animal euthanized. UofL bioengineer Gina Bertocci was deeply troubled by the problem, so she and mechanical engineering graduate student Eddie Fowler designed and developed an adjustable wheelchair for paraplegic dogs that anyone can build with items commonly found at a hardware store. |
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Citing his resume as an educator and his accomplishments as a scholar, Pikeville College recognized UofL President James R. Ramsey with an honorary degree Aug. 26. Ramsey received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the eastern Kentucky school and also addressed students at the college's opening convocation. |
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UofL began working this month to improve the infrastructure on its Shelby Campus in a way that will upgrade its green space but still allow for eventual development of the property. The improvements will take place on about 190 acres of campus north of Shelbyville Road. The goal is to develop 108 acres of the 230-acre campus for business, office, technology and research use. |
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Student Government Association President Rudy Spencer believes engaged students have a better college experience and said his administration will focus on getting UofL students involved. The Louisvillian is majoring in political science with minors in communication and French. He hopes to become an ambassador to a francophone country. |
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Upcoming Events
Here are just a sampling of the many great events in September. Find a full listing of campus events and Alumni Association events.
Friday, Sept. 12 - School of Music Faculty Gala, Margaret Comstock Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Performances by music school faculty. $12 general admission.
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 12-13 - "America's Forgotten Founders: A Conference," Belknap Campus. A conference for educators, students and citizens, sponsored by the McConnell Center. $35 for general public; $20 for teachers; $5 for students.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 - School of Medicine Alumni Reception at Kentucky Medical Association annual meeting, 5:30 p.m., Galt House, downtown Louisville.
Wednesday, Sept. 17 - UofL vs. Kansas State tailgate and $20 game tickets. Come out to Jim Patterson Stadium before the game for $1 drinks and dogs. RSVP and purchase tickets online.
Thursday, Sept. 18 - "Beyond Delphi: Ancient Greek Oracle Sites from Albania to Turkey" by Professor John Hale, Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, 6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26 - UofL vs. Connecticut tailgate and $20 game tickets. Come out to Jim Patterson Stadium before the game for $1 drinks and dogs. RSVP and purchase tickets online.
Saturday, Sept. 27 - Medical Fall Alumni Symposium and Reunion, University Club Ballrooms, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. With a continuing medical education program. RSVP.
Thursday, Oct. 2 - Lawlapalooza "Battle of the Bands," Phoenix Hill Tavern, 6-11 p.m. Benefits UofL law student fellowships. $25 ($5 for students). Purchase tickets online.
Friday, Oct. 3 - 25th Annual ULSD Alumni Day. Dentists can earn six hours of category B continuing education credits. Register and learn more.
Friday, Oct. 3
Community Poetry Slam Contest, UofL's Cressman Center for Visual Arts, First and Main Sts., 7:30 p.m. Part of the Anne and William Axton Reading Series.
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