VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
As we approach the end of the semester, there is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has changed all of us. This has been a particularly hard time to balance our regular responsibilities as well as the new concerns that have arisen only because of the pandemic. As a parent myself, I want my child to thrive. However, instead of the celebrations I had planned as she finishes her senior year in high school, we had to make do with virtual gatherings of friends and family. I am sure that many of you have experienced similar difficulties.
Especially during these challenging times, the health and safety of our students is my top concern. As noted by the Miami Herald, President Frenk is a leader in public health and has specially positioned us to make the most health- and safety-focused decisions while also considering our mission. As a University, we pulled together as a team to safeguard our students, faculty, and staff. The collection of University news stories included in this special edition of our monthly family newsletter details the many ways our community has responded to this public health crisis.
As we all continue to adjust to whatever our new normal looks like, I would like to remind you that we are all in this together. As President Frenk said in a video message to the University community, we are continuing to plan for an on-time and in-person opening in the Fall if it is deemed safe to do so.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at vpsa@miami.edu if you need assistance.
Dr. Patricia A. Whitely has been the Vice President for Student Affairs since 1997 and is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education and Human Development. Dr. Whitely is responsible for oversight of residential life, leadership development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, service learning, orientation, student organizations, student activities, student facilities, student counseling and student health centers, Greek life, and the Dean of Students Office.
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Although this is the final issue of the Hurricane Family Connection for this year, the University will continue to communicate updates by email and social media. Please ensure your student continues to check their University email account daily throughout the summer.
Additionally, we encourage you to follow the accounts below:
For a larger list of University department social media accounts, please click here.
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FAMILY WEEKEND
The University of Miami welcomes families of current students to attend Family Weekend 2020, which is currently scheduled to take place Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4. Registration will open Monday, July 20 at 9 a.m. ET.
Family Weekend is an annual tradition that brings over 2,500 family members to campus to spend time with their students and learn about the University of Miami. Reconnect with your students and experience student life for yourself during this weekend packed full of events like model classes, interest sessions, family receptions, and more. You can read about Family Weekend 2019 here.
With the health and well-being of the University community as our top priority, we will continue to evaluate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and may make adjustments to Family Weekend as necessary. Any changes will be communicated directly to registrants.
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We are happy to announce our new ’Canes Central team who are available to assist with questions about registration and records, billing and payments, and financial aid. To better serve our students and families, you can access our online system at canescentral.miami.edu to submit your question. A ’Canes Central associate will follow up with you directly, within one business day, to address your question or concern.
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
The novel coronavirus made its mark at the University of Miami, and members of the institution pulled together as a team to safeguard its students and faculty and staff.
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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Get the behind-the-scenes look at how the staff of the Division of Student Affairs continues to serve University students.
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LIBRARIES
How do you move an entire semester’s worth of classes online in a week? Meet the University of Miami Libraries team that is providing seamless access to library resources and services.
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ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Anastasiya Plotnikova, an undergraduate student majoring in biology and marine science at the University of Miami, and her mentors share their experience of research away from the lab.
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PUBLIC HEALTH
Whether at the University of Miami or at a field hospital in Santa Clara, California, sophomore Collin Lee answers his calling to help others.
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UNIVERSITY LEADERS
University leaders and medical experts joined (virtually) to answer questions and provide updates for faculty, staff, students, and their families regarding COVID-19 and its impact on the University of Miami and UHealth.
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STUDENT MEDIA
The reporting teams at The Miami Hurricane and UMTV seize the opportunity to tell their stories during a global pandemic.
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UHEALTH
Twenty-four University of Miami research teams have received rapid response grants to undertake innovative projects that will provide critical information about the novel coronavirus.
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HURRICANE PRODUCTIONS
Hurricane Productions rises to the challenge of hosting online functions for the remainder of the semester.
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
The University of Miami is proactively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find the latest information here.
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