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The ancient Christians had more in common with their Jewish and pagan neighbors than most people realize, says the winner of the 2011 Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion.

The Faculty Senate is part of UofL's shared governance system, which also includes the Staff Senate and Student Government Association. Senators are elected by their peers. The full body met in regular session Dec. 1 at Ekstrom Library. Chair Bob Staat presided. Here is what happened:

Most University of Louisville employees say they are proud to be part of the university, feel it's a good place to work and would recommend it as a place of employment.

When Independence, Ky., senior Matthew Ball joined the University of Louisville Quiz Bowl during his freshman year, there were only about six members and a sponsor.

All of them go the extra mile — from helping employees in need, to exemplary customer service, to helping the university survive the 2009 flood.

Good things come to those who wait. A scientist who showed that willpower can be learned — and that it carries lifelong benefits — has won the 2011 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Psychology.

(Editor's Note: Green Scene is a monthly column on sustainable activities written by the faculty, staff or students responsible for them.)

A blueprint for eliminating modern slavery has earned its creator the 2011 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order.

University of Louisville President James Ramsey honored on Nov. 29 an individual and a community organization for their support of the university.

"La Commedia," a multimedia opera by Dutch composer Louis Andriessen, has won the 2011 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition.