Hats for Hope supports breast cancer patient care with Derby style
Hats for Hope has raised more than $500,000 over the past 11 years to support breast cancer patient care through its signature pre-Derby silent auction cocktail event. The 12th Annual Hats for Hope in 2015 will feature approximately 300 new and gently worn designer Kentucky Derby hats as well as 100 auction packages including gift baskets, jewelry, gift certificates, trips and more.
Speaker to lead discussion on diversity issues
The 2015 Inaugural University Wide Diversity Series will be Feb. 17-18 on UofL’s campus. Derek Greenfield, a speaker, consultant and thought leader focused on inclusive excellence and positive change, will be the keynote speaker and workshop presenter for the event.
UofL to host gathering of law review writers, editors
Hundreds of law students from across the nation will head to Louisville March 11-14 for the National Conference of Law Reviews, an event at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel hosted by the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law. The last time UofL hosted the event was 1986.
Veteran’s Vietnam talk postponed due to snow
A scheduled talk by U.S. Army veteran Michael Moryc on Vietnam has been postponed due to snow.
Record number of student athletes honored at Red and Black reception
Hundreds of student athletes were honored for their outstanding academic performance Feb. 8 at the annual Red and Black Scholar reception at the KFC Yum! Center.
UofL creates $60,000 in new Speed School scholarships
In April, 15,000 elementary, middle and high school students are expected in Louisville for the VEX Robotics World Championship, an annual robotics-engineering tournament.
Health advisory: Measles
The Kentucky Department of Health has issued an advisory for all Kentucky colleges and universities about a multistate outbreak of the measles virus.
26th Annual Provost’s Awards for Exemplary Advising announced
The winners of the 26th Annual Provost’s Awards for Exemplary Advising are Luke Buckman (professional advisor and assistant director in the A&S Honors program) and Rhonda Buchanan (undergraduate faculty advisor and director of the Latin American and Latino Studies program).
Riehm award nominations due March 31
Nominations will be accepted through March 31 for the 2015 Joan Riehm Memorial Environmental Leadership Award, which recognizes a person or group that has led environmental sustainability efforts in the community.
Share a ‘shelfie’ at the UofL Art Library’s interactive self-portrait exhibit
The staff members at UofL's Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library don’t just want patrons to view its exhibit on self-portraits, they want guests to actually be part of it.