University of Louisville Magazine

SUMMER 2014

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S U M M E R U O F L M A G A Z I N E | 3 S U M M E R U O F L M A G A Z I N E | 3 Contents Summer 2014 Vol. 33, No. 2 • Summer 2014 Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Simpson Managing Editor Julianne Corbett Waldron Deputy Managing Editor Mark Holdener Contributors Melissa Bagley, James Barnard, Amy Blevins-Morgan, Izzy Cable, Janet Cappiello, J.P. Davis, John Drees, Brett Eakin, Anne Eldridge, Brian Faust, Denise Fitzpatrick, Tom Fougerrousse, Mark Hebert, Julie Heflin, Cindy Hess, Mark Holdener, Judy Hughes, John Karman, Matt Lambert, Gary Mans, Crysta McGee, Jeff Rushton, Brent Seebohm, Jill Scoggins, Mallory Smith, Erica Walsh, Brandy Warren, Lindsay Wehr UofL Magazine Published by University of Louisville Office of Communications and Marketing Editorial Offi ces UofL Magazine 2323 S. Brook St., Suite 124 Louisville, KY 40292 502-852-2264 or editor@louisville.edu or louisville.edu Address Changes and Alumni Updates aluminfo@louisville.edu 502-852-4577 or Fax: 800-344-8635 Advertising Information Jason Sucher 502-852-5313 or jsucher@nelligansports.com Standard mail postage paid at Lebanon Junction, KY. Copyright © 2014 University of Louisville. The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against persons because of race, age, religion, sex, handicap, color or national origin. This publication was prepared by the University of Louisville and printed partially with state funds. KRS 57.375 Printed in the U.S.A. on recycled paper. 1 Now 4 From the President 6 Feedback 48 Class Notes 62 In Memoriam 64 Then Features 24 The Dawn of a New Era For 11 days in November 2012, UofL courted the ACC in a whirlwind dance that led to the coveted invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference. Be the f y on the wall as the drama unfolded behind closed doors with an intimate look at how UofL won over the ACC. 30 Medical Marvels It's not science f ction — it's science fact, as UofL tests futuristic non-invasive screenings that could transform medicine. Cover Cardinal Pride — July 1, 2014 marked our f rst day as a member of the ACC. 24 Hit the Road! Check out the enclosed travel map on page 17 that will be your ACC guide for the best road trips along the coast — the Atlantic Coast Conference! Happening Here News & Impact 8 New alumni Cardinals leave the nest with graduation, UofL hits the $1 billion mark in fundraising and students "Get Happy" on campus with national recognition. Research 15 Are you an apple or a pear? Research at UofL looks at how body shape affects your health for better or worse. Athletics 20 A look at the Schimmel sisters' game-changing time at UofL and a personal chat with Shoni on her future plans. Economic Impact 22 A chat with Papa (John Schnatter), and how the university will be taking part in advanced manufacturing. Legacy 23 A new endowment helps expand opportunities for dental care, and millions pour in to help fund nursing scholarships and advance stem cell research at UofL. Across Campus What's new in each 37 of the university's academic units. Alumni Life Alumni Travel 58 UofL grads ditch the Louisville winter for Tahiti and others pop up all over the world to f ash the "L" in some unique spots. Alumni Events 60 Alumni clubs give back to area food banks, and plans for Homecoming 2014 are underway. 30 L W O N D E R FU W O R D L OF THE THE E THE U L _ 3 3 UL_3 3 6 / 2 3 / 1 4 9 : 2 3 A M 6/23/14 9:23 AM

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