With only a couple more weeks left until I graduate, I've found myself reflecting quite often on my years at the University of Louisville. I've taken a large variety of classes and have met so many people along the way, yet the memories that stick out the most to me are the ones that involve U of L sports.
April is Sexually Transmitted Infections awareness month according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This annual observance raises understanding about the impact of sexually transmitted infections that alter the health of Americans and the importance of discussing sexual health with healthcare providers and sexual partners.
In honor of STI awareness month, tomorrow, April 22, at Campus Health Services on the Belknap Campus from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., there will be free HIV testing.
Is it possible for instructors to learn while teaching students? Professors involved in the Lights, Camera, Ideas to Action would likely say yes. The event was a presentation of five classes who sharpened their critical thinking skills at University of Louisville through a 10-year initiative, Ideas to Action, i2a.
FINALS BLITZ helps students prepare and review for final exams
With finals right around the corner, REACH is holding final exam review sessions. Each session will include free study energy snacks. Also, they will give tips for preparing for finals and test-taking skills. FINALS BLITZ will be held until April 29. The test reviews include around 40 courses within the 100, 200 and 300 level. Strickler Hall, Ekstrom Library and residence halls are some of the locations the study sessions will be held. For the complete schedule of courses and information, visit reach.louisville.edu.
U of L did not violate Open Records Act
The question was presented in an appeal to the Kentucky Attorney General's office, as to whether U of L had violated the Open Records Act in failing to respond to Bruce M Tyler's records request.
In a decision by Attorney General Jack Conway on April 17, it was decided that the University of Louisville did not violate Open Records Act in failing to respond to requests that were unsuccessfully transmitted to a nonexistent email account. Because requests did not reach the university, no error can be assigned to it.
Tyler's requests were directed to an incorrect e-mail address and therefore were undeliverable.
"Mad World" is a tongue-in-cheek homage to the aging beat-em-up genre. The game, the latest release from Platinum Studios, eschews intricate combo systems and maddening difficulty for quick motion controls and copious amounts of gore.
News Briefs
United States Chief Justice to visit campus on April 18
The United State's 17th chief justice will be speaking at the University of Louisville on April 18.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. will speak at 10 a.m. as part of the McConnell Center's lecture series. Although the tickets have already been allocated for his talk, the event will be broadcasted live at www.mcconnellcenter.org.
Appointed as Chief Justice in 2005, Roberts is a Harvard University and Harvard Law School graduate. He has served as a judge on the U.S. Court of appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for two years.
At his April 18 speech, Roberts will begin with opening remarks and then continue take part in "A Conversation with the Chief Justice." This panel discussion will include people who have studied and written about the U.S. Supreme Court.
For more information on this event, call Sherry Allen at the McConnell Center, 502-852-3130.
Earth Day activities created to bring life to campus
Every day can be Earth Day, at least for the University of Louisville.
Although Earth Day is actually April 22, U of L will be hosting festivities today, April 14.
Dining Services will be participating in several activities throughout campus.
At McAlister's Deli, "Project Patio" will be working to beautify the restaurant's south entrance. Dining Services will be partnering with students to plant flowers and pot trees. With 15 minutes of assistance, students will receive a free McAlister's meal.
"We are confident that after this transformation, students will take pride in keeping our university beautiful," a U of L Dining flyer states.
In the Student Activities Center, there will also be many activities.
"Tremendous the Cash Tree" will be wondering around the SAC trying to find people who are recycling. This employee dressed in a tree costume will hand out $5 in Dining Dollars when they witness someone recycling.
The activity "Art not Trash" will include a Hite Art student, also a Sodexo employee, helping students transform recycled paper into art. This student will also be showing demonstrations on how to use plastic to-go containers to produce Shrink-A-Dinks. Both activities will give students hands on opportunities.
Also in the SAC, Heine Brothers will be making frozen coffee beverages with beans that are roasted in Kentucky's back yard. This event is named "Quench Your Thirst Locally."
"Organic Mania" will give out organic fruit donated by Piazza Produce.
Finally, U of L Dining will be giving away t-shirts that say, "Don't Trash our Future."
Celebrate Earth Day early by reducing your carbon footprint, helping beautify campus and learning about how to stay green.
24th Annual Crawfish Boil
The Cardinal football team is about to have their spring game. But, just before the game is the 24th Annual Crawfish Boil.
On April 17, the Student Activities Board will have music, $5 all you can eat crawfish, prize-winning corn hole and raffles. The crawfish is shipped directly from New Orleans. The event which is from 5-8 p.m. is Derby themed. All students, alumni and community members are welcome to join in the festivities.
If you have questions, contact SAB at UofL.Homecoming@gmail.com.
Fraternity selling Kentucky Derby and Oaks tickets
Don't want to miss the Oaks or the infamous Running of the Roses?
Sigma Alpha Epsilon will be selling Infield tickets for the 135th Kentucky Derby and Oaks. The tickets will be on sale in the Student Activities Center through April 23. Visit the SAC Monday through Friday during lunch for more details.
Hebert will become spokesman
The University of Louisville will soon have a high profile spokesman. On May 4, Mark Hebert, WHAS11's political reporter will become U of L's Director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations.
Hebert said: "If you take the construction projects, coupled with the research, coupled with the brain power that's coming out of that university, I think you could make the argument that the University of Louisville is the economic engine for the city of Louisville right now. I think that's a good story that needs to be told. "
Kentucky Derby Festival event information
Thunder Over Louisville: Downtown - Riverfront
•April 18: 3 p.m. Airshow, 9:30 p.m. Fireworks
•The Thunder Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving teams and breathtaking stunts. Thunder Over Louisville is the nation's largest annual fireworks show. Eight 400-foot barges will assemble on both sides of the 2nd Street Bridge to form the stage from which the fireworks spectacular ignites.?
Chow Wagon at Waterfront Park
• Festival Plaza, Waterfront Park
•April 23 - May1: Daily 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday noon - 11 p.m., Derby Eve 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
• Admission: 2009 Pegasus Pin
• The Derby Festival Waterfront Chow Wagon will feature the best in carnival-style cuisine, cold beverages and the hottest live music. More than 20 live concerts will be featured.??
Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Present Derby Eve Jam
•May 1: 8 p.m.
•Admission: 2009 Pegasus Pin
•Gavin DeGraw will be the headline performer at the Derby Eve Jam concert. The show will also feature multi-platinum rockers Everclear, as well as honeyhoney. The concert will be held on the Great Stage at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission with the Pegasus Pin begins at 7 p.m.
For a complete event listing visit http://www.kdf.org/
Two of the most intriguing games for the University of Louisville baseball team every season are the two games against the University of Kentucky. This season should be no different as the Cards take on the Cats in the first of two games this season tonight at 6 p.m. at Jim Patterson Stadium.
The Lenny Lyles-Clark Wood Invitational will be held be at 10 a.m. on Sat., April 18 at Cardinal Park. The event is the only regular season home event for the University of Louisville track and field team this year.
Named after two of the U of L's Athletic Hall-of-Famers, the Lenny Lyles-Clark Wood Invitational is a special event not only for U of L fans, but for the coaches and players as well.
Athletes are taught at a young age the importance of sportsmanship in sports. They are taught to help a player who falls down, to tell a teammate ‘good job," and to shake hands with their opponent – win or lose. Any true sports fan can tell you they hate seeing a player who intentionally attempts to hurt another in a game that is well out of reach. Yet, they love to see two players on opposing sides show each other respect with a post game hug and a few good words. To me though, athletes aren't the only ones who should practice sportsmanship. It's you too; yes, you the fans.
