New Building - New Intramural Record

A record 107 teams registered for this Spring's intramural basketball league.  The previous  record was 92.

Bowl Fans Unite to Provide Aid to Typhoon Survivors

About 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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Happy Holidays

Dr. Denny Golden Shares His Insights on the Profession

Dr. Denny Golden, current President at Fontbonne University and former Vice President for Student Affairs at UofL, addressed friends, former colleagues, and graduate students at a recent lunch at Bellarmine University. Dr. Golden was in Louisville to speak at the College Personnel Association of Kentucky conference and agreed to share his thoughts about the Student Affairs profession at a lunch sponsored by UofL and Bellarmine University.

UofL Hosts Botswana Dignitary

Earlier this week Dr. Jackson hosted a distinguished guest from the Botswana Embassy in Washington D.C. Mr. Barongwa Master Baipidi, or Master B as he prefers to be called,  represents a unit within the  Ministry of Education  called the Botswana Education Hub.

While in Louisville Master B met with various faculty and staff as well as students who had recently traveled to Botswana as part of the University of Louisville International Service Learning program. These preliminary discussions focused on possible collaborations and partnerships that would benefit Botswana as well as the University of Louisville.

Learn more about the International Service Learning program in Botswana, Africa.

Fryberger $5,000 Gift to Community Music Program

The Fryberger Greek Sing Board presents a check to the School of Music for $5000 to benefit their Community Music Program that offers scholarships for music lessons to youth in the community.  The funds were raised from the 2013 Fryberger Sing.  This is the second year assisting this philanthropic effort. Pictured are Joni Burke, (Asst. Director of Student Involvement/Greek Life) Olivia Feldkamp (2013 Fryberger Sing Co-Chair), and Ashley Fields (2014 Fryberger Sing Co-Chair)

Kurz Hall 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Mrs. Heddy Kurz was on campus  last Tuesday to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the opening of both Kurz and and Billy Minardi Halls.

Mrs. Kurz was joined by members of her family as well as residence hall students and staff. Kurz Hall was named for Heddy Kurz and her late husband Herman who are generous supporters of UofL and higher education.

The celebration included free food, games, cotton candy, and more!

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