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January 2009, Vol. XI, No. 1


Carnegie rates UofL tops in community engagement
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recently gave the University of Louisville its highest rating in the area of community engagement. The classification means that UofL has addressed community-identified needs, deepened students' civic and academic learning and enhanced the well-being of the community. Achieving the community engagement designation from Carnegie was one of the goals in UofL's current strategic plan.

UofL in 2008: The year in review

The University of Louisville entered the year with a brand new look and slogan: It's Happening Here. That three-word phrase turned out to be a fitting description for a wide range of UofL activities and achievements in 2008. In the sixth year of President James Ramsey's leadership, the university logged milestones in student achievement, research and community involvement, and continued to make important contributions to the region's economic well-being and quality of life.

2,000 graduate in December 2008

	"Pretty good" were the words Todd Givens used to describe how he was feeling a few hours before stepping on stage to receive a degree in mechanical engineering Dec. 18. The youngest of three siblings, Givens is the first in his family to earn a master's degree. Of nearly 2,000 UofL students who graduated in the fall 2008 semester, 700 or so participated in the winter commencement ceremonies.

Physician named one of 20 best family practice residents

UofL resident physician Paul McKee has been named one of the most promising young doctors in the United States. McKee is one of only 20 recipients of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education from the American Academy of Family Physicians. McKee has made medical mission trips to Kenya, Swaziland, Ethiopia and Jamaica. Closer to home, he volunteers as a team physician for a local high school.


Arts Academy honors Ramsey
UofL President James Ramsey received the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy (WLPAA) Hope Award at the annual Hope Award Dinner Concert Dec. 11. WLPAA is the umbrella organization for the West Louisville Boys and Girls choirs. The award honors Ramsey's commitment to west Louisville and the university's Signature Partnership initiatives. Since 2001 UofL has provided scholarships to qualifying choir members.


Personal development series starts in January
Stressed out? The Alumni Association's Personal Development Series can help. Free workshops are offered in financial planning, career development, continuing education and health. UofL professors, alumni and other experts will lead the four-week sessions, which start in January. RSVP online.

Free tickets to Jan. 11 UofL vs. Rutgers women's basketball game

UofL hopes to fill Freedom Hall on Sunday, Jan. 11, as the 10th-ranked Cardinal women's basketball team plays No. 17 Rutgers at 2 p.m. The Alumni Association is giving away up to six tickets per person. Also, free ticket vouchers for the game are available by contacting the U of L ticket office at 502-852-5151. Let's fill the house again just like in December, when fans came out in droves! RSVP online.


Weekend College brings professors to Naples, FLa.
UofL is taking some of its star faculty on the road to Naples, Fla., Jan. 9. Geographer Keith Mountain will discuss global warming; psychiatry professor Jesse Wright will talk about medical advances that may help individuals who are coping with depression; and President James Ramsey will discuss how UofL is moving ahead despite today's challenging economic environment. Alumni and friends are invited to attend the free lectures and lunch. RSVP online

Two new entrances to Shelby Campus opened

UofL and city officials took a key step toward the development of Shelbyhurst Research and Office Park on the university's Shelby Campus. President James Ramsey, Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson and Burt Deutsch, vice chairman of the UofL Foundation, cut ribbons Dec. 17 on two new entrances to Shelby Campus. The entrances and accompanying roadway system are the first steps in development of the park.


Women's basketball: Cards top DePaul in Big East opener
Angel McCoughtry scored 25 points to lead No. 10 Louisville to a 78-60 win over DePaul in both teams' Big East opener on Saturday. It was the seventh time this season that McCoughtry has scored 21 or more.


Men's basketball: Cards beat Kentucky in nail-biter
Point guard Edgar Sosa hit a 30-footer with 2.8 seconds left in the game to give the 18th-ranked Cards a 74-71 victory over archrival Kentucky in UofL's final nonconference outing of the season Jan. 4. The shot came after a rally by the Wildcats that tied the game at 71.


Two UofL baseball players earn preseason All-America honors
Louisville junior third baseman Chris Dominguez and junior left-handed pitcher Justin Marks have been named to the Ping!Baseball Preseason All-America Team. Dominguez was selected to the first team, while Marks was named to the second team. UofL is ranked No. 8 in the preseason by Collegiate Baseball.

Upcoming Events

Find a listing of campus events and Alumni Association events.

Mondays
It's not too late to join the UofL Run/Walk Group, which now meets several days a week starting on Mondays in preparation for the 2009 Triple Crown of Running, the Kentucky Derby Festival mini Marathon and Marathon, and UofL's Run for the L of It and Champions 4 Her (events in March and April). Sessions are in Crawford Gym Lower Level Room 17, Belknap Campus, 5:30 p.m. See a schedule or find out more.

Thursday, Jan. 8
"Meet the Professor" lunch and lecture, University Club, noon. Fine arts professor Karen Britt will discuss "Beyond Belief: The Creation of Sacred Space in Byzantine Palestine and Arabia." $14 (includes lunch).

Friday, Jan. 9
Weekend College, Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Fla. Lectures and lunch with UofL's esteemed faculty.

Saturday, Jan. 10
UofL vs. Villanova pregame brunch and men's basketball game, Philadelphia. Come out for a 10 a.m. pregame brunch at McFadden's, One Citizens Bank Way, followed by the noon game in the Wachovia Center, located across the street from McFadden's. $15 for brunch (hosted bar); $25 for game tickets.

Saturday, Jan. 10
UofL vs. Villanova men's basketball game watch in Naples, Big Al's City Grill, 8004 Trail Blvd. Tip off at noon. Special guests President James Ramsey and Hall of Famer Denny Crum.

Saturday, Jan. 10
Third Annual Hoops and Hooves, Turfway Park Racetrack, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, Ky., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy the UofL vs. Villanova basketball game watch at noon, followed by live horse racing at 1:10 p.m. $25 (includes a buffet lunch, racing program and a private room to watch the game), cash bar.

Sunday, Jan. 11
UofL/Yearlings Club Speaker Series, Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway, Louisville, 4-6 p.m. Commission board members including Chairman George Stinson will present "Your Kentucky Commission on Human Rights: How We Do What We Do."

Tuesday, Jan. 13
Wine appreciation class, University Club, second floor board room, 6:30 p.m. Part of the Alumni Association's free Personal Development Series. Learn the history of the wine industry, the effects of weather and geography, how to interpret labels, tasting techniques and more.

Tuesday, Jan. 20
Financial development discussion, University Club, second floor board room, 6:30 p.m. Part of the Alumni Association's free Personal Development Series. This is the first of four discussions on money matters.

Thursday, Jan. 22
UofL Kentucky Author Forum, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville. $17 for pre-talk reception and forum; $100 for dinner with author. Daniel Pink will interview Malcolm Gladwell, author of "Blink" and "The Tipping Point." Book sale and reception at 5 p.m., talk at 6 p.m. and audience Q&A at 7 p.m. Dinner with author at 8:15 p.m. Sponsored by UofL, Brown-Forman and The Humana Foundation.

Tuesday, Jan. 27
Food and nutrition class, University Club, second floor board room, 6:30 p.m. Part of the Alumni Association's free Personal Development Series. Learn about nutrition and how to prepare healthy meals on a budget.

Thursday, Jan. 29
Morgan Lecture, Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 6 p.m. Jamie Horwitz, the 2009 Frederic Lindley Morgan professor, will present "Eating Architecture and Eating Local on College Campuses."

Thursday, Jan. 29
UofL Network (New Energy to Work Out Racial Kinks ) luncheon, University Club, 11:30 a.m. Bernard Minnis, assistant superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, will discuss the school system's new assignment plan and efforts to improve cultural literacy. $10.

Tuesday, Feb. 3
Effective interviewing strategies discussion, University Club, second floor board room, 6:30 p.m. Part of the Alumni Association's free Personal Development Series. Interview like professionals after discussing interviewing do's and don'ts.

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