Register Now To Attend Whitely Women's Leadership Symposium
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"I am, She is, We are enough"
The Patricia A. Whitely Women's Leadership Symposium brings the University of Miami community together to empower and celebrate women to create positive change through leadership, community and wellness. This year's theme, "I am, She is, We are enough," helps participants appreciate their personal passions, strengths and achievements within a global community of extraordinary leaders. Join us on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 from 9AM-4PM. Sign up HERE!
If you have any questions, please contact the Butler Center for Service and Leadership at leadandserve@miami.edu.
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Campus Programs and Events
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A Night of Recognition
Join us on Tuesday, April 16th from 4-6PM in the Shalala Student Ballroom to recognize outstanding students at the Celebration of Involvement Reception where campus-wide awards for service and leadership are presented. Business Professional attire required. RSVP HERE!
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Engage in Thought-Provoking Activities
The students of S.T.E.P are proud to present the Oxfam Hunger Banquet to promote the awareness of income disparity and poverty in Miami and all over the country. We are not only looking for people to attend, but also we are accepting volunteers to help us with the event! Join us on March 24th at 1PM in the Shalala Student Center Ballroom East. Sign up to volunteer HERE and we hope to see you then!
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Craft for Kids!
The AFK/GOOD Collab Art Studio is a special fundraising event for both Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Lotus House. Join us on Friday, March 22nd at 8pm in Biscayne Room 1220. Students must either bring a $5 donation for Nicklaus OR a donation item for Lotus House (NEW pads, tampons, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant) for entry into the art studio.
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Color Your World!
HOLI IS BACK! Come celebrate with Indian Students Association on Saturday, March 23rd from 12-3PM on the Green and enjoy tons of FREE food and a great time throwing color and water balloons. First 100 students get free t-shirts!
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Participate in a Disaster Simulation
Volunteer to be a victim at the semi-annual CERT Disaster Readiness Exercise on Saturday, April 6th at 2:30pm and get a free T-shirt! CERT is a group of students that trains to assist the campus and surrounding community in the event of a disaster. In this role, you will serve as simulated victims of a disaster and will have an opportunity to critique our responders following the exercise. Sign up HERE and if you have any questions, please reach out to us at cert@miami.edu!
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Educate Yourself About Health
Volunteer at the 2nd Streamline Miami Health and Field Day on Saturday, April 6th at 8:30AM. Healthy U Healthy Me is excited to bring 200 students from Streamline Miami to engage in a fun day of learning and fitness. This year we will be focusing on nutrition and physical fitness throughout the health and day. There will be a variety of events and volunteers will get to interact with the students directly throughout the day! Sign up HERE!
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Movie Screening Time!
Join us for a non-partisan screening and discussion of the documentary "Rigged" on Monday, March 25th at 5PM. Rigged is an eye-opening film about voter suppression and voter rights in America. Become informed and find out what you can do about the issue! RSVP HERE!
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Help Lead The Longest Day of Service
National Gandhi Day of Service Executive Board is an incredible chance to immerse yourself in one of the longest standing service traditions here at the U. It is a great opportunity to give back to the community, while simultaneously developing your leadership skills. Apply HERE today!
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Raise Awareness for Cancer Research
Relay for Life is an opportunity for organizations all around campus to come together and unite against cancer as we fundraise for the American Cancer Society in our annual event. Join us on April 5th from 4PM-11PM on the Green. This year, our theme is "Sporting for a Cure," so be creative & get your head in the game! Register your team HERE!
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Watch An All-Inclusive Queer Fashion Show
GenderChill is an all-inclusive queer fashion show that is sponsored by GradOUT, UM’s graduate LGBTQ student organization. The show will be held on March 27th, 2019 at 7PM in the Shalala Student Center Ballrooms. It is a consciousness-raising event for gender diversity and body positivity with a social justice lens, and it is a benefit for PFLAG South Miami, dedicated to the awareness and education of gender diversity.
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Volunteer WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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Offer Tax Assistance In Our Community
Each Saturday from 10am-2pm we prepare taxes for the community at Goodwill Industries of South Florida. Volunteers do not need to be law students and they don't need to have any tax background! We need volunteers who are able to assist taxpayers in filling out intake forms with basic questions and we need translators, as most of our clients are Spanish-speaking. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail shammond@law.miami.edu or call 954-655-8876. Learn more HERE!
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Raise Awareness For Cystic Fibrosis
Crossing For A Cure founder Travis Suit’s inspiration for this endeavor is his daughter Piper, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 4. This 80-mile crossing from Bimini, Bahamas to Florida is open to recreational and competitive paddlers on standup or prone boards, outrigger canoes, surfskis, kayaks or dories. This year’s Crossing is scheduled for June 15, 2019. Ready for an adventure? Form a paddler relay team! Not so sure? Put together a team of “virtual paddlers” and follow the journey from launch to landing. Please email ali@pipersangels.org with any questions!
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Learn About Local Housing Options
Join us for the 26th Annual Miami-Dade County Fair Housing Month Celebration: “All Hands on Deck” on Friday, April 5th, 2019. You’re welcome to attend the workshop, the luncheon, or both! The workshop is FREE. The luncheon is $45 per person/$400 per table of 10.
Please RSVP for the workshop, the luncheon, or both by March 29th, 2019 to Ms. Yesmin Turner at yesmin@hopefhc.com or (305) 651-4673.
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Looking for People With Various Skills
The American Red Cross is looking for interns and volunteers! There are various departments that volunteers can get involved in including: Administration/Business Operations, Communications/Public Affairs, Disaster Cycle Services, International Services, Fund Development, Service to the Armed Forces and Volunteer Services. Individuals can apply HERE or contact Sally Contreras, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at sally.contreras@redcross.org or 786-509-2350.
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Volunteer on an Expedition to the Bahamas!
Volunteers Needed! Sail with us! Live aboard our research schooner in the beautiful Bahamas and work with us to help protect the birds and their environment.
MAY 2019 EXPEDITION DATES & LOCATIONS:
Choose one week or more!
Week 1: Joulter Cays & S. Andros- May 5-12 (Nassau Int Apt)
Week 2: Northern Exumas - May 12-19 (Nassau Int Apt/Exuma Int. Apt)
Week 3: All Exumas (including Great Exuma) - May 19-26 (Exuma Int. Apt/Nassau Int. Apt)
For more information, visit www.CoastalBird.org
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Meet with a member of the Butler Center Team
Discover volunteer opportunities with our community partners and student organizations by submitting a volunteer interest form on Orgsync. Whether you’re interested in a continuous opportunity or a one-time event, we will work hard to help you help the community. You’ll have a one-on-one meeting with one of our staff members who will help match you with a volunteer opportunity that is perfect for you. We look forward to meeting with you! To schedule a time with one of the Butler Center staff please click here at this link to fill out the form: https://orgsync.com/66920/forms/79469
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Spring Scholarship Deadlines!
The Academic Enhancement Research Fellowship provides funding to allow students to pursue activities which will enhance their undergraduate experience outside of a traditional classroom setting. The Bob Moore Scholarship provides need-based, financial support to currently enrolled, undergraduate students at the University of Miami targets students from traditionally underrepresented communities, recognizing their academic and leadership accomplishments. The Plus One Scholarship is a program of educational enrichment that offers University of Miami undergraduates a tuition-free year or semester beyond the normal number of years required to complete an undergraduate degree. Learn more and apply HERE!
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Connect and Follow the Butler Center
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ABOUT THE BUTLER CONNECTION
The Butler Connection is published once a week on Thursdays during the academic year. It seeks to provide the UM community with leadership and service opportunities on campus and in the Greater Miami area.
The deadline for submitting an event is TUESDAY at 5 pm. Submissions received by this deadline will be included in that week's edition of the Butler Connection.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS: Please fill out this form to make submissions for the Butler Connection.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Only official community partners may have a service or leadership opportunity published on the newsletter. Please contact the Butler Center to learn how to become a community partner. Community partners may submit events through this form to be added to the Butler Connection.
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