UofL to host DNA structure co-discoverer James Watson
James Watson, PhD, winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for the discovery of the double helical structure of DNA, will present 鈥淐uring Incurable Cancer鈥 and attend other events associated with the Kentucky Derby when he comes to the University of Louisville next week.
Concert, scholarship to honor long-time music professor
Voice professor Donn Everette Graham is retiring from the University of Louisville School of Music after 31 years, and his former students are returning to give a free, public performance May 1 in his honor.
Group wants students to consider Peace Corps service
As a college student in his native Belize, Henry Cunningham, director of community engagement, met Peace Corps workers from the United States.
Debate equals activism for UofL’s Malcolm X team
The University of Louisville Malcolm X Debate team is on a mission.
Student Notables
UofL students are doing some really cool things 鈥 and gaining recognition for them.
Students run for, stand with critically ill children
On Saturday, 54 University of Louisville medical and dental students will run in the Kentucky Derby Marathon and then donate their medals to cancer patients.
Student’s design could become as well-known as recycling symbol
University of Louisville graphic design student Laura Howard made her mark April 21 when her design was picked to represent bioplastic products in much the same way that the recycling symbol identifies products that have been or can be recycled.
Author to describe ‘Marine’s Path to Peace’
Former Marine Capt. Rye Barcott, author of a new book about co-founding a Kenyan slum relief effort and how it affected his military service, will talk about his work and memoir during a free, public lecture April 27 at the University of Louisville.
Master’s theater students to present ‘Solo Command Performances’
Master鈥檚 of fine arts students will perform original short plays in a University of Louisville Theatre Arts Department production Wednesday, April 27, at the Thrust Theatre, 2314 S. Floyd St.Curtain time is 7 p.m.
Street closures will hinder April 30 final exam parking on Belknap
Access to Belknap Campus will be limited until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, because of street closures for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and Mini-Marathon.