Photographic Archives exhibit shows disappearing America
Author, photographer and former photographic curator Steven W. Plattner is no stranger to the University of Louisville Photographic Archives.
Anthropology scholar to discuss history of African kingdoms
Anthropologist Wyatt MacGaffey will lecture March 28 at the University of Louisville about 鈥淲riting the History of African Kingdoms: Ghana and Central Africa.鈥
Planetarium鈥檚 Thunder in the Dome gives option for watching fireworks
The Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium at the University of Louisville will open its doors April 21 to give Thunder Over Louisville goers a new option for watching the fireworks show and participating in Thunder-related events.
The Julep to benefit James Graham Brown Cancer Center
The James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville recently announced 2012 sponsors for the Julep, an annual Derby Eve fundraiser for the center, and that the event is adopting a new look.
Architecture series examines buildings through photography
A University of Louisville lecture series about architectural history will turn its focus this spring to photography鈥檚 role in documenting U.S. life and locales.
成人直播 expert Richard Arum to talk about undergraduate learning March 30
鈥淚s college too easy?鈥 Recent research by New York University sociology and education professor Richard Arum and his University of Virginia colleague, Josipa Roksa, indicates the answer is 鈥測es.鈥
Faculty/staff briefs March 2012
The following information was submitted for posting during March 2012.
To Your Health: March is Brain Injury Awareness month 鈥 be safe out there
Every year, more than 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is one of the leading causes of death and disability, and Kentucky has twice the incidence of TBI than the national average.
Ombuds鈥 Insight: Steps to building your character
It is becoming less common to meet and speak with someone having character, but it is still something special to be around someone who does have it.
Companies with UofL ties receive state grants
Three research companies with ties to the University of Louisville have received $500,000 grants from Kentucky.