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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Veteran Symposium for Higher Education

vetsymThe Division of Student Affairs is coordinating the  6th Annual Veteran Symposium for Higher Education which will take place on February 23- 25, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Louisville Kentucky. More than a dozen presenters will discuss best practices and research as it relates to student veterans.

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Students seek part-time jobs at U of L fair

02Lunchtime at the Swain Student Activity Center was busier than usual last Tuesday as a Part-time Job Fair brought recruiters from 30 different employers hoping to catch the attention of students seeking part-time work.

Josh Staten, Job Location and Development Coordinator for the University of Louisville Career Development Center, said that he considers the efforts of such fairs a success.
“Last time we had about 450 students show up, and we’re hoping to get that number again here,” Staten said. “Aside from the obvious of helping students find jobs, it also allows students an opportunity to gain experience and know what to look for in a career fair setting. Students get the chance to speak to employers, and employers get a chance to better know our campus.”

Employers ranged from local businesses to recognizable names of Corporate America, and some have been coming to these events at the University of Louisville for years. Tina Cheshire, a representative from UPS, said, “We’ve participated in every one they’ve had. The University of Louisville is a huge pull for us.”
For other employers, this was their first time in attendance. “We really kind of expected people to pass us by because we’re a gymnastics facility, but there have been a decent amount of people who have been curious about it and wandered over,” said Kate Harpring, a Master of Business student and representative from Louisville Gymnastics. She added that Louisville Gymnastics planned to participate in future events based on the day’s turnout.

Many students were making their way around the room to various tables, and some were eager to take advantage of the opportunities before them.
Emily Ware, junior English major said, “I’m really liking some of the jobs offered here. They really cater to each major. The Courier-Journal would be a great opportunity for me as an English major.” When asked if she saw herself working for one of these employers in the near future, Ware said, “I hope so, maybe something I pursue today will turn into a better, full time position in the future.”
The Part-time Job Fair is held every semester and is hosted by the University of Louisville Career Development Center.

By Warren Combs– Article from the Louisville Cardinal - January 21, 2014

Thursday, January 23, 2014

MLK Day of Service

Office of Student Involvement coordinated this years MLK Day of Service. UofL students volunteered all over the city of Louisville, including at Maupin Elementary School in the Parkland neighborhood.

 

Thursday, January 16, 2014

New Building - New Intramural Record

A record 107 teams registered for this Spring's intramural basketball league.  The previous  record was 92.
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Friday, January 3, 2014

Bowl Fans Unite to Provide Aid to Typhoon Survivors

group shotAbout 50 students, alumni and fans of the University of Louisville and University of Miami came together Dec. 28 not to toss verbal jabs at each other, but to work together on a service project in Orlando.


The group packed more than 2,500 baggies with soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste and wash clothes for typhoon victims in the Philippines. "It's cool seeing the two schools come together and I wouldn't miss doing this" said Jason Meriwether, a UofL alum.


Glenn Gittings, UofL's director of special projects, spearheaded the effort, working with Clean The World, an Orlando-based organization that collects left over toiletries from 2,200 hotels and distributes them to people in need.

Two freshmen roommates, Madelyn Whitworth and Gabriylle Payne, stuffed their bags in the assembly line operation while mingling with fans from both schools. "I thought it was a neat idea," Whitworth said. Added Payne, "I like volunteering and this was a chance to give to those who are suffering in another country."

This is the third time UofL has performed a service project in communities hosting postseason football or basketball games.

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by Mark Hebert, UofL Communications and Marketing — last modified Dec 29, 2013 09:56 AM