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You are cordially invited to commemorate Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary University of MiamiSeptember 7, 2011, BankUnited Center Fieldhouse

4:00pm- 6:00 pm“Making a Difference” Career Fair6:00pm- 7:30 pm“Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Future Generations” PanelSPECIAL GUESTSAaron Williams, Director of Peace Corps, RPCV Dominican Republic, 67-69; Donna E. Shalala, President of the University of Miami, RPCV Iran, 62-64; Alberto Ibargüen, President of the Knight Foundation, RPCV Venezuela, 66-68; Virginia Emmons McNaught, Founder of Educate Tomorrow, RPCV Niger, 2000-02; Moderated by Helen Aguirre Ferré, Host of WPBT2

RSVP to [email protected] or call (305) 284-6486. This Peace Corps 50th Anniversary event is being co-sponsored by the University of Miami, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida, and International Relief & Development.


An Evening with CNN’s Soledad O’BrienSept. 12

BankUnited Center Fieldhouse, 7pmSoledad O’Brien graduated from Harvard University and began her career as an associate producer and news writer. Currently she is an acclaimed Special Investigations Cor-respondent and Host of CNN’s In America Documentaries. O’Brien has reported breaking news from around the world and has produced award-winning and critically acclaimed doc-umentaries including Education in America, Blacks in America, Latinos in America, The Muslims Next Door, Almighty Debt, Rescued, Gary and Tony Have a Baby, and The Woman Who Would be Queen.

In 2010, O’Brien released her critically-acclaimed memoir The Next Big Story: My Journey through the Land of Possibilities, which chronicles her biggest reporting moments and how her upbringing and background have influenced these experiences. Soledad has received several awards and honors for her work and humanitarian efforts.

National Pan-Hellenic Council WeekSeptember 12-16

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you dedicated to uplifting your peers and mentoring others? Joining a fraternity or sorority will provide you a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people and develop lifelong relationships!

The University of Miami Chapter of National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is currently comprised of eight International Greek letter fraternities and sororities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror-ity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

NPHC Week is comprised of several events that will allow you to learn more about Greek life and meet cur-rent NPHC members. Our week begins with “An Evening With Soledad O’Brien” and continues September 13 with Greek Etiquette (LC 110) at 7pm...for daily events and information, follow us on twitter @UMiami_NPHC or email [email protected]! See you then!

Butler Center for Service & Leadership DevelopmentUM Alternative Break- A Week That Lasts A Lifetime!Be a part of a national movement focused on creating SOCIAL CHANGE. Engage in your local, national, and global communities. Learn about different social issues and how you can help. Join hundreds of other Canes who have participated in UMAB.

Fall BreakOct. 14-16th (Participant applications due Sept. 12th)- 4 trips within Florida on $75.Spring Break March 10-18 (Site leader applications dues Sept. 29th; Participant applications due Oct. 10th)- 11-13 trips across the US for only $225.


Hispanic Heritage Month 2011Mi Patria, Mi Herencia, Mi Orgullo

Mark your calendars for a month of exciting events celebrating Latino culture!

National Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 and in 1988 was expanded to 30 days, September 15-Octo-ber 15. The dates of Hispanic Heritage Month were selected to include the Independence Day celebrations of seven Latin American countries, as well as to incorporate Día de la Raza.

On October 4th at 4:30pm in Mahoney/Pearson Dining Hall the HHM committee will give you a little taste of our calendar of events at Dorm Storm. The month promises to highlight music, food, art, history and the rich-ness of the diverse Latino community. For additional information or to get involved call MSA at 305-284-2855 or visit www.miami.edu/msa/hhm.

Calendar of Events10/4 4:30pm Dorm Storm Mahoney/Pearson Dining Hall10/5 4:30pm Dorm Storm Hecht/Stanford Dining Hall10/6 5pm Opening Ceremonies UC Patio/Lower Lounge10/12 6pm La Lengua Hecht Master’s Apt.10/26 6pm Feel the Ritmo UC Ballrooms

WALK TO PREVENT SUICIDE: 2011 OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALKS

October 23, 9amLifeguards (UM’s Suicide Prevention Outreach Program) will be participating in a 5k walk on Sunday October 23, 2011 to raise money and awareness for suicide preven-tion. Join us and bring a friend! The walk will take place on UM’s Gables Campus and registration for the walk starts at 9am. You will also receive a team shirt for your participation. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Patricia at the Counseling Center at 305-284-5511 or register at www.outofthedarkness.com. Our team name is “UM LIFEGUARDS.”

UM Study Abroad FairSept. 21

UC Lower Lounge, 11AMCheck out new semester, intersession and spring break programs, talk to students who have studied abroad, and get information on applying for study abroad and scholarships. Admission is free. No rsvp required. For more info, contact: [email protected] or 305-284-4175.

Spend Spring in RomeUM is proud to introduce URome, our newest spring semester “on location” program. Students take classes to fulfill graduation requirements while exploring Italy on organized excursions and independent travel. UM financial aid packages can be used for this program and additional scholarships are available. Contact [email protected] for more information. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until October 1, 2011.


The Conversation ProgramOrientation session Friday, September 9

What is the Conversation Program?Are you interested in learning about new cultures? Are you interested in meeting people from different coun-tries? Would you like to help an international student practice English?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Conversation Program is for you!

The Conversation Program matches University of Miami students with UM’s Intensive English Program (IEP) students. IEP students come from all over the world and are excited to perfect their English skills and learn the American culture. Most IEP students attend University in the United States upon completion of the IEP pro-gram.

Mingling Mondays is offered once a week on Monday in Allen Hall 101 from 3:00-5:00. Games and conversa-tion ideas are provided and of course snacks too! The IEP also organizes one monthly group activity, such as: • Dance Class • Ice Cream Social • Halloween Party

How can I learn more? To learn more about this program, please email [email protected].

Coral Gables campus adopts restricted smoking policy beginning September 1, 2011 If you were checking e-mails on August 22nd, you may have caught President Shalala’s announcement stating UM is launching the first step in a three-year initiative to make our Coral Gables campus smoke free. If you missed it, mark your calendar- starting September 1, 2011, smoking will only be permitted in designated areas on University property. This new policy began with a student-led initiative and is backed by our Student Government, Graduate Student Association, and Student Bar Association. A recent survey of 2,186 students found that 59 percent agree or strongly agree to have designated smoking areas throughout the campus, while 63 percent agree or strongly agree on having a completely smoke-free campus. We will also be joining our colleagues at the Miller School of Medicine campus, which has been entirely smoke free since March 2010. The UM community is committed to creating a healthy living and working environment. Our president stated, “We’re doing this for our students, co-workers, visitors, families, friends, and you. Let’s all live smoke free.” If you’re ready to Quit Smoking, we’re ready to help! Join UM’s FREE 6 week BeSmokeFree program and get all the help you’ll need. The program offers traditional, complementary and alternative tobacco edu-cation and treatment services to help smokers learn how to be smoke free for life! FREE nicotine patches, lozenges and nicotine replacement gum are also available. Our program is FREE and open to everyone inside and outside the UM community. Quitting smoking has never been easier! You can reach the BSF office by calling 305-243-7606, or check them out online at www.wellness.med.miami.edu Additional information regarding UM’s new policy, including a map with the designated smoking loca-tions, is available at www.miami.edu/smokefree.

Community Classes at the Herbert Wellness CenterRegistration Dates: September 6 through September 16

Registration is now open for the fall semester community classes offered at the Herbert Wellness Center. Class-es include a variety of activities such as swim lessons for children and adults, salsa, belly dance, boot camp, and more. Take advantage of the “try before you buy” policy by attending the first scheduled class for FREE! Classes are open to everyone. For more information or to register, call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or stop by the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.


Workout, Win Prizes! (Register Now through 9/19) Working out has its rewards! We all know that being physically active is good for your physical and men-tal well-being. Now it can also be good for your wallet! The Herbert Wellness Center is partnering with Run It Off to bring a new fitness program to the Herbert Wellness Center. Run It Off is a program that rewards stu-dents for exercising at the Wellness Center. By simply recording your workouts, you can win prizes such as gift cards, iPads, and air fare. Students must workout 2.5 hours per week during the six-week program to be eligible to win the grand prize. Each week smaller prizes are given away to reward students for achieving their goals. The program starts September 19 and ends October 31. It’s easy to participate. Just register with RunItOff.com before September 19. Each time you exercise at the Wellness Center, record your workout online. As long you accrue 2.5 hours of exercise a week, your name is entered into a drawing for weekly prizes. Meet your goal each week of the six-week program and your name is entered into the drawing for the grand prize! For more information, go to RunItOff.com.

BLS for Health Care ProvidersSept. 8

Wellness Center, 1:15pmThe Basic Life Support class for healthcare providers covers core material such as adult and infant CPR (includ-ing two-rescuers scenario and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation (AED). This course is for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who must have a card documenting successful completion of a CPR course. The cost is $45 for student members, $55 for non-student members and $65 for non-members. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Punt/Pass/Kick CompetitionDo you have what it takes to be the best, all-around football player? Come find out at the Punt/Pass/Kick Com-petition taking place the week of September 12. Players can register on site and there is no cost to participate. To sign up, just head over to the Intramural Fields the week of September 12th after 7 p.m. For more informa-tion, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or e-mail [email protected].

Meditation Class Sept. 13, 7:30pm

Namaste students! Are classes, social life, and work stressing you out? Take a break and meditate! You will de-velop mental clarity and discipline that will help you focus and improve concentration (great skills when it comes to studying!) Lunthita Duthely, a follower of the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, will guide and instruct participants through the meditation. Instruction is free and open to everybody. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming by calling 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Heartsaver CPR Sept. 14, 1:00pm

Heart Saver CPR course teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants, as well as use of bar-rier devices for all ages. Optional: infant CPR and choking; adult, child, and infant CPR with mask. The cost is $20 for student members, $25 for non-student members and $35 for non-members. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.


Peruvian Cuisine Cooking Class Sept. 13, 6:30pm

Expand your culinary expertise and enjoy a great meal at the Herbert Wellness Center instructional kitchen! Chef Mercedes is starting off the fall semester cooking series by offering a class in Peruvian cuisine. The menu features ceviche, papas a la huancaina, and alfajores. The cost of the class, which includes cooking instruction, food tasting, and recipes, is $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. To reg-ister, please call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or visit the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center. Don’t forget to bring a container for leftovers!

Volleyball LeaguesDeadline to Register : 9/20

Can you dig it? Then sign up for the intramural volleyball leagues! The deadline to register is 9/20 and team cap-tains must complete the Blackboard training session by 8 a.m. on 9/22. A $40 refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Don’t have a team? No problem! Just sign up as a free agent on the roster. To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center. For more information, call the intramural hotline 305-284-8501 or e-mail [email protected].

Officials Training (Volleyball) Training is 9/20-9/22

Want to earn some extra cash but don’t have any experience and need flexible hours? Then become an official for the intramural Volleyball League! (Note: you must attend the training session on September 20 or September 21 and the training session on September 22.) For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Golf Scramble Tournament Deadline register : 9/21 Herbert Wellness Center Rm. 210

Fore! The Herbert Wellness Center is hosting a Golf Scramble tournament on 9/30 at the Miami Springs Golf Club. The event is open to everybody. The cost to play is $25 for students, $30 for UM faculty and staff, and $40 for the community. The first place winner in the student division will win a trip to Las Vegas to compete in a national tournament on November 12 through November 13 (airfare not included). For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Cucina Italiana Cooking ClassSeptember 21

Wellness Center Kitchens, 6:30pmViva Italia! Chef Mercedes is offering a cooking class in Italian cuisine. The menu includes parmesan risotto with basil, mushroom ragout, and sabayon with seasonal fruit. The cost of the class, which includes cooking instruc-tion, food tasting, and recipes, is $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. To register, please call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or visit the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center. Don’t forget to bring a container for leftovers!


Alliance of Latin American StudentsThe purpose of Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) is to unite both Latin American students as well as students interested in learning about Latin American cultures. The committee hosts forums, socials and educa-tional events throughout the semester that promote awareness of the rich and diverse Latin American commu-nity. For more information, please contact MSA at 305-284-2855 or contact Luz Paniagua at [email protected].

Native American Programming Board (NAPB)Are you passionate about commemorating the Native American culture? Do you want to be part of bringing new and exciting events like this semester’s Finals Fiesta and celebrate the indigenous traditions, heritage, and customs of the different Native American tribes? If so, then be part of the Native American Programming Board sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) and help plan this year’s events. Native Ameri-can celebration is held during the month of November and with your help the month will be filled with enter-taining and engaging programs. If you are interested, NAPB Interest Form can be found at www.miami.edu/msa, click on program and then cultural celebrations. All forms can be emailed to Luz Paniagua at [email protected]. For more information, please contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Toppel Career Center Career Kick-OffInterviewing Skills, Wednesday September 7 at 5:00 pm, Hosted by CitrixTopics that will be covered include how to prepare for the interview, questions the interviewer will ask, and the most effective ways to follow-up. Advanced Networking and Preparing for Career Expo, Thursday September 8 at 5:00 pm, Hosted by Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkA recruiter from NMFN will provide key tips on networking and help you make the most of Career Expo! Leveraging LinkedIn for the Job Search, Monday September 12 at 5:00 pm, Hosted by Costa FarmsCome to this session to learn what LinkedIn is, how it can be used as a resource and how to be sure your pro-file makes you stand apart from other candidates. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops. Opening Doors, Tuesday September 13 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Location: School of Communication CourtyardTake advantage of this great opportunity to meet with a variety of recruiters in a relaxed setting the evening before Career Expo. Registration required on HireACane.com (go to Events/Workshops).

STRIVEApplications are due on September 9 at the Butler Center, UC 240

UM’s premier service & leadership program. Applications for STRIVE Freshmen program are now available! Get on line at www.miami.edu/strive. For question Email [email protected] 7th – Interest Session7:00pm-7:30pm, Hecht Residential College

Committee On Student Organizations (COSO)Applications are due by Friday, September 9

There are open positions to join COSO for the 2011-2012 school year. COSO is a wonderful way to be involved with all aspects of student involvement. When: NOW to Friday, September 9, 5pmLocation: Applications available from and due to the STIC, UC 209Open Positions include:• Organization Registration Coordinator• Marketing Coordinator• Constitutional Review• Member at Large• Freshman Member at Large(Position Descriptions are available in the application file) C.O.S.O. COMMITTEE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD WEEKLY ON MONDAY FROM 2:20pm until 4:50pm. Weekly Meeting Attendances is MANDATORY for par-ticipation on the Committee. Applications are available in the STIC and at http://bit.ly/apply2coso


JOIN KIDS AND CULTURE! September 6

UC 233 , 7:30pmTutor. Mentor. Lead. Kids and Culture is a student organization focused on promoting the attainability of college to middle and high school students in Miami Dade. This year, you can be involved in Kids and Culture by: • Tutoring elementary, middle, and high school youth every day Monday through Thursday. Rides are pro-vided! Volunteer as much or little as you want. (Tutor times: M: 5-7, T: 5-7, W: 3-5, Th: 3-5)• Becoming a mentor to a middle or highschool student. Help lead mentoring workshops and go with your mentees on experiencing Miami trips! • Volunteering at campus visits held in October & November. Become a workshop leader, group leader, or campus visit volunteer! For those of you who don’t know what Campus Visits are, basically we bring 100+ kids to campus once a month on Fridays to experience college. They tour UM, go to some interactive sessions (Chemistry explosions w/chem club, broadcasting with UMTV studios, touring the robotic nursing simulation hospital, touring the Hecht Athletic Center and Hall of Fame), and participate in some workshops with us.

Please come out to one of our interest sessions next week or email us if you can’t make it! KnC is completely free to join (unless you want a 5 dollar t-shirt) and you can volunteer as little or as much as you want! We have volunteer opportunities Monday through Friday! We also have some freshmen leadership positions available!

Community Classes at the Herbert Wellness CenterRegistration Dates September 6 through September 16

Registration is now open for the fall semester community classes offered at the Herbert Wellness Center. Class-es include a variety of activities such as swim lessons for children and adults, salsa, belly dance, boot camp, and more. Take advantage of the “try before you buy” policy by attending the first scheduled class for FREE! Classes are open to everyone. For more information or to register, call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or stop by the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness

Pre-Season Flag Football Tournament Start off the football season by making moves of your own! Sign up for the pre-season flag football tournament! The deadline to register is 9/7; play begins on 9/10. A $20 entry fee is due at the time of registration. To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center. For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or e-mail [email protected].

Advocates for Youth-General Internship Advocates for Youth is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to the advancement of adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Advocates for Youth’s program and policy departments promote the health of adolescents worldwide with a focus on the prevention of unintended teenage pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS, through access to health services and information. Interns receive $500 a month and work a minimum of 35 hours per week for three months. Unpaid internship positions are also available to students who receive academic credit for their work. Part-time internships can be accommodated; the monthly stipend will be adjusted accordingly. These are ongoing positions and applications are accepted year-round.

Contact: Director of Internships Advocates for Youth 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 347-5700 Fax: (202) 347-2263 E-mail: info@advocatesforyo uth.org Web site: www.advocates-foryou th.org

Grace Foundation Scholarship Fund Criteria: Awarded to Southeast Asian students with the intent of providing service in one of the following areas: Christian Service, Health Care, Teaching, Theology or Welfare. Must speak English and have financial need. Mini-mum GPA: 3.0. Write to request application between September 1 and October 31. Include name, address, col-lege (including the beginning date), intended course of study, statement of financial need, and a brief background of Christian testimony. Deadline: October 31 Amount of Scholarship: Up to $2,500 Additional Information: Contact: Grace Foundation Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 924 Menlo Park, CA 94026


Calendar of Events

9/6 6:30pm FEC General Body Mtg. UC Ballroom D9/7 6pm Unity Roundtable Mtg. UC 211 6:30pm Writing Across Languages Dinner Series SRC Master’s Apt9/9 5:30pm Organization for Jamaican Unity Mtg. MRC 103 6:30pm Filipino Student Association General Body Mtg. UC 233 9/10 12pm COSO Training University Center 8:00pm Sigma Lambda Gamma- Coming Out Show UC Rock9/12 6pm Black Communication Professionals General Body Mtg. SOC 2055 6pm African Students Union Mtg. UC Ballroom A 7pm Soledad O’Brien BUC FieldHouse9/13 6pm MSA & Toppel Opening Doors Networking Event SOC Courtyard 6:30pm FEC General Body Mtg. UC 245 7pm United Black Students General Body Mtg. UC I-Lounge 7pm NPHC- Greek Etiquette LC 110 9/16 4pm MSA Crew Leadership Retreat UC 245 5:30pm Asian American Students Association UC Ballroom A9/19 5:30pm BCP Student & Faculty Mixer SOC Patio9/20 6:30pm FEC General Body Mtg. UC 2459/26 6:30pm Black Communication Professionals Mtg. SOC 2055 9/27 6:30pm FEC General Body Mtg. UC Ballroom D 7pm United Black Students Mtg. UC I-Lounge9/28 5pm MSA’s Student Success Series MRC Master’s Apt.


Hispanic Public Relations Association Scholarships Awarded to Hispanic communications students entering or attending college Deadline: contact agency Amount of Scholarship: $500 to $1,000 Contact: Hispanic Public Relations Association Scholarships ATTN: Octavio Nuiry, President 735 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

NSF Minority Graduate Fellowship Criteria: This program offers three-year graduate fellowships and minority graduate fellowships in science, math-ematics, and engineering. Applicants should be college seniors, first-year graduate students, and others who have completed a limited amount of graduate study in science, mathematics, or engineering. U.S. citizenship or perma-nent residence is required. The appointment is for maximum tenure periods of three years usable over a five-year period. Applicants must be members of one of the following ethnic minority groups: American Indian, Black or African American, Hispanic (includes Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Cuban American, and other Hispanic), Alaska Native (Eskimo or Aleut), or Pacific Islander (Micronesian or Polynesian). Deadline: November 1 Amount of Scholarship: $15,000+ Additional Information: www.nsf.gov

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