Senior MwamboThe Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony that marks the transition of black graduates from their lives at the University of Miami to advanced education and professional careers. This ceremony was estab-lished in 1992 through the vision and love of a very dynamic and caring international student from Malawi, East Africa; Mr. Patrick A. Masala.

The term “Mwambo” literally means ceremonial rite of passage. It is Chichewa and comes to us from Malawi, East Africa where it was founded. The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony designed to recognize the accomplishments of our black graduates and their families. It is a celebration of the transition from one stage of life to the next.

This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00pm in Gusman Hall. For additional information regarding the Senior Mwambo, please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at 305-284-2855.

New Pell Grant Eligibility Limits

Due to new legislation, beginning during the 2012-2013 academic year, student’s that are eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant will be limited to 12 full-time semesters of eligibility. This change applies to all Federal Pell Grant eligible students. It is not limited to students who receive their First Federal Pell Grant on or after 2008-2009 award year. We will calcu-late the Pell Grant duration for a student by adding together each annual percentages of a student’s scheduled award that was actually disbursed to the student. For example, a student whose 2011-2012 Federal Pell Grant award was $5,550, but who received $2775 because she was only enrolled for one semester, will have used 50% of that award year’s schedules award. Similarly, a student who was enrolled three quarter time (9 credits) for the 2011-2012 award year would have used 75% of their scheduled award.

If you have any questions regarding this information or other financial aid questions please contact the Office of Financial Assistance Services at (305) 284-5212. Our advisors are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

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Group Exercise: Summer SessionMay 5

Looking to add some variety to your workout routines? Try one or many of the group exercise classes offered at the Herbert Wellness Center! Classes like Zumba, Guts and Buts and Core are just some of the many great classes offered FREE for all students and wellness members. A complete schedule is available online at www.miami.edu/wellness. For more information, please visit the Wellness Enrichment Suite or call 305-284-LIFE (5433).

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FREE Towel Service for Students!UM students who purchase a full summer membership to the Herbert Wellness Center by Friday, May 11, will receive free towel service during the summer. The cost is $152 for the entire summer (May 14 through August 12) and can be purchased at the Sales Office Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Students can also pick up a member-ship application at a table conveniently located near the entrance to the facility. Instructions on how to complete the membership form are attached.

Don’t plan on being in Miami the entire summer? No problem! Member-ship options are as flexible as your schedule. Students can purchase as little as a week at a time however, free towel service is not offered with weekly memberships.For more information, call the Sales Office at 305-284-LIFE (5433).

CEREMONY SCHEDULE AT THE BANKUNITED CENTER

Graduate Degree Ceremony Thursday May 10 - 4 p.m. (all schools and colleges, except Law and Medical degrees)Undergraduate degree ceremonies as follows:

Friday May 11 - 8:30 a.m. School of Business, College of EngineeringFriday May 11 - 12:30 p.m. School of Architecture, School of Communication, School of Education and Human Develop-ment, Frost School of Music, School of Nursing & Health StudiesFriday May 11 - 5 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences, Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science GRADUATE INFO:Lineup in regalia at the Field House basketball courts at the BankUnited Center one hour prior to the start of your cer-emony. The academic procession will enter the building fifteen minutes before the scheduled start. Don’t forget your CAP and GOWN! Distribution at Toppel Career Center (except Law and Medical degrees) is May 8, 9, and 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your ‘Cane Card ID and remember your wallet! Last chance to get the Official UM Stole and donate to the Senior Class Gift.More info, email capandgown@miami.edu or visitwww.miami.edu/commencement THINGS TO TELL YOUR GUESTS:Parking is available for guests at the Pavia Garage, Ponce Garage and Serpentine lot on Dauer Drive. No passes are required for any of these commencement lots. Shuttle service will run to and from Pavia and the BankUnited Center. Special Needs parking is available in the Serpentine lot in front of the BankUnited Center. No handicap tags or special passes are required - just tell a parking attendant! No tickets are required for guests. Doors open one hour prior to the scheduled start of the ceremony. The academic pro-cession (when you walk in to Pomp and Circumstance) begins 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start. The BankUnited Center is ADA compliant with special needs seating available. A professional photographer will be at all ceremonies to snap a shot of every grad as he or she walks across the stage. DVDs will also be available for each ceremony for just $40. Need more help? Visitwww.miami.edu/commencement, call 305-284-1824 or email commencement@miami.edu

The Einstein Fellowship 2013 Awarded by the Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to sup-port those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplin-ary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein. The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences. Applications for 2013 should include a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation. All documents must be received by May 14, 2012. At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will be expected to pres-ent his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Daimler and Benz Foundation. The Einstein Fellowship is not intended for applicants who wish to complete an academic study they have already begun. A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN FOR DISSERTATION RE-SEARCH. THE PROPOSED PROJECT MUST BE SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT IN CONTENT, AND PREFERABLY FIELD AND FORM, FROM THE APPLICANT’S PREVIOUS WORK. Applications should be submitted by mail to: Bewerbungen sind zu richten an: Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman Einstein Forum Am Neuen Markt 7 14467 Potsdam Germany Or by email to: fellows@einsteinforum.de

Scholarships & Internship Opportunities

Name: Jude LegisteClassification: SeniorFavorite Quote: Until you have made peace with who you are, what you have will never satisfy you-- ThoreauCongratulations to Jude for be-ing accepted to LSU’s Master’s program in Higher Education.WE ARE SO PROUD!

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Attention Rising Seniors!Fulbright, Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes Fellowships

for Graduate Study/Research AbroadCampus Deadline: August 13, 2012

The following graduate fellowships require institutional nomination or endorsement. UM students seeking nomination must apply by the campus deadline: August 13, 2012.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarships support one year of graduate study in any discipline offered by an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The scholarship is intended to introduce and connect generations of fu-ture American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership and commitment to public service and community. www.us-irelandalliance.org

The Rhodes Scholarship was initiated in 1902 to bring outstanding students from around the world to pursue gradu-ate study at the University of Oxford. Candidates must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 from and hold a bachelor’s degree by October 2013. www.rhodesscholar.org The Marshall Scholarships commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan and express the continuing grati-tude of the British people to their American counterparts. Up to 40 Marshall Scholars are selected each year to study at the graduate level at a U.K. university in any field of study. www.marshallscholarship.org

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship educational and cultural exchange program. The U.S. Student Fulbright Grants support an individually designed study/research plan, artistic project or English Teaching Assistant-ship that will take place during one academic year in a country outside the U.S. www.us.fulbrightonline.org For full details on the application process for UM students visit www.miami.edu/awards or contact Kefryn Reese in the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships: prestigiousawards@miami.edu or (305) 284-5387.

Congratulations Class of 2012! Have a safe & memorable summer break!