By Alka Tyagi– The Grawemeyer Award, named for H. Charles Grawemeyer, is given annually by the University of Louisville to people with fresh and pioneering ideas in specific fields. But this year, when the University of Louisville board of trustees chose Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools,” for the [...]
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By Ben Nance– On the morning of Friday, Sept. 23, students participated in a grocery store tour as part of the Basic Pantry Program on campus. The event took place at ValuMarket in Mid City Mall, and was organized and led by Karen S. Newton, Director of the Office of Health Promotion & Well Being. [...]
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By Lara Kinne– The Idea Festival has been stirring new connections and fresh thinking for over a decade. Held at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, this annual event brings together a diverse collective of individuals sharing new ideas to benefit our economy and culture. Part of the First Year Initiatives program required incoming [...]
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By Valerio Rasi– On Sept. 24, 2011, the city of Louisville celebrated Moving Planet. The event took place at Jefferson Square Park on a sunny, windy day. The event in Louisville was actually one of 500 in the U.S. and one of 3,000 in the world. The mission of the project, as stated on the [...]
Continue reading …By Baylee Pulliam– When Leah Eleazer puts on her Kentucky National Guard 1st Lt. uniform, she becomes a different person. “When you’re out of your uniform, you can be you,” said Eleazer, a graduate student at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. “But when you put the uniform on…you’re doing your job [...]
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By Elijah McKenzie– Established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace was recognized as a day of non-violence and cease- fire during times of war. Since that time, the day has been annually held on the third Tuesday of September and has even prompted a local celebration at the [...]
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By Johnathan Masters– Th e University of Louisville Student Government Association’s “Build Our Nest” resolution, sponsored by Medical School Vice President Paul Mick, calls for many members of SGA to take a pay cut in order to hire a Professional Advancement Officer, whose primary function would be to secure more funds for the SGA in the [...]
Continue reading …Ramsey touts last year’s achievements in State of the University address
September 22, 2011 No Comment
By Baylee Pullium– On Sept. 13, University of Louisville President James Ramsey delivered his State of the University address, highlighting achievements from the preceding academic year and goals for the future. Kurtis Frizzell opened the address, noting some achievements, like the “increase in funded research, to a remarkable change in our incoming students.” Ramsey announced [...]
Continue reading …Chairman of the board: Q&A with new board of trustees chairman Minnifield
September 21, 2011 No Comment
By James El-Mallakh– With the fall semester well underway at the University of Louisville, the university’s board of trustees has elected a new chairman, Frank Minni eld. A former U of L and NFL football player and current business owner, Minni eld will replace the outgoing chairman, Owsley Brown Frazier. The Louisville Cardinal got acquainted with Minni field and discussed his new position [...]
Continue reading …Bridge Out: Closure of Sherman Minton Bridge lengthens commute for some students
September 21, 2011 No Comment
By Baylee Pulliam– There’s no tra ffic on the Sherman Minton Bridge. And, according to some, there won’t be for quite a while. The bridge, which carries Interstate 64 traffic between southern Indiana and Louisville, has been closed in both directions since Sept. 9 after two cracks were discovered in the load-bearing part of the bridge’s [...]
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