'Canes for a Change Week with the Butler Center
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Find Ways to Get Engaged in the Community through Service and Leadership
One of the most exciting times of the year for the Butler Center for Service and Leadership is 'Canes for a Change Week! Through this week-long event, you will be introduced to all of the various opportunities that you will have to engage in service and leadership experiences during your time at the U. From meeting community partners to networking with current student organization leaders to finding ways to connect service to in-classroom experiences, there is something for everyone during 'Canes for a Change Week. 'Canes for a Change Week is held from Monday, Sept. 10th - Friday, Sept. 14th throughout the Coral Gables campus. We hope to see you there and learn more about all the events here!
Have a question? Email leadandserve@miami.edu or call us at 305-284-4483.
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Campus Programs and Events
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Create a Support Network and Unlock Your Potential
Kick-start your leadership potential alongside other first and second-year students at IMPACT. Spend a weekend at Pompano Beach exploring leadership through team-building and networking activities that will prepare you to lead throughout your time at UM. IMPACT has helped UM students with personal growth, building connections on campus and more for over 10 years. Knowledgeable student leaders from all corners of campus will guide you throughout the weekend to expand your understanding of opportunities on campus and connect you to other students in the IMPACT Leadership family.
Download the application today and submit it to the Butler Center for Service and Leadership (SC 204) before 5:00PM on Wednesday, September 19th.
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Learn about Volunteering and Connect with Service Opportunities and Student Organizations
Join the Butler Center for Service and Leadership during Canes for a Change Week for our annual Butler Center BBQ and Involvement Fair. Meet Community Partners and student organizations that can help you enhance your service experiences while at the U! Come find us on the Rock on Wednesday, September 12th from 11:00AM - 2:00PM! Sign up here.
Delicious Shorty's BBQ and free giveaways will be served while supplies last!
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Meet the Staff and Join us to Make New Connections
Learn about all of the opportunities that the Butler Center can offer to you during your time at the U! Meet the staff and enjoy some sweet treats! Specialty giveaways will be given out as well.
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A Day of Remembrance
Since 2002, the University of Miami has hosted a memorial service that allows the university community to reflect together on the events that took place on September 11, 2001. Join us on the Rock on Tuesday, September 11th at 2:00PM for this special memorial with guest speakers. Sign up here.
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A Celebration of Women
The Patricia A. Whitely Women’s Leadership Symposium (WWLS) brings the University of Miami community together to empower and celebrate women to create positive change through leadership, community and wellness. The planning committee for WWLS is a core group of students responsible for organizing the event in March 2019. Through regular meetings, members will get to plan the event, explore personal identity, connect with other student leaders, and develop a sense of empowerment. Sign up here.
Applications for the planning committee are due on Monday, September 17th by 5:00PM. Questions? Contact Manvi, the WWLS Chair at leadandserve@miami.edu.
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Volunteer and Meet International Students
Canes Chat is a program for student leaders who want to get together with international students and learn about each other's cultures, speak English, and offer support. We are looking for any students who want to meet people from different cultures and help them adjust to life in a new country. Conversation Partners commit to meeting with their partner a total of ten hours per semester. You will schedule your meetings with your international partner at a convenient time for both of you. We hope you will help your international partner orient to the University of Miami and the city of Miami. You could meet somewhere on campus or attend a concert; it's up to you! Conversation Partners who complete the ten hour minimum requirement will receive a certificate of completion, an invitation to our Thanksgiving event, and community service hours for their time meeting with their international conversation parter.
Applications are due on September 12th at 5:00PM.
Find out more information by clicking here and any questions should be directed to Caroline Coy at carolinecoy@miami.edu.
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Fall 2018 Participant Applications due September 9th
Unsure about Fall Break plans? Alternative Fall Breaks are three day service trips that take place from October 18-21. For Fall Break, groups of twelve students will travel to and volunteer with a selected community partner. Each community partner deals with a different social issue. If you are passionate about social justice, want to gain service learning experience, meet new friends, or travel to new places, consider applying to go on an Alternative Fall Break! Applications are due on Sunday, September 9 by 11:59PM. Sign up here.
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Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency
Join us for a panel discussion that will dispel myths and misconceptions about organ and tissue donation! Panel members include EMTs, Life Alliance Staff, and those impacted by organ donation and transplantation. Refreshments and food will be provided! The event will take place on Wednesday, September 26 at 6:00PM at the Shalala Student Center 3rd floor - East Ballroom. For more information, please contact Jessica Fisher via email JJF128@miami.edu. RSVP here!
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Participate in a Mock Class
The Intensive English Program is recruiting volunteers to serve as members of a mock class for the International Teaching Assistant (ITA) Training Course. Volunteers will interact with the ITAs enrolled in the course and evaluate mini-lessons, serve as partners for small-talk and role-play activities, and offer insights into the mindset of young domestic college students. This is an opportunity to help orient our ITAs at UM to the UM experience and the American mindset so that they can communicate better. Join us on Thursday, September 13th at 3:30PM in Allen Hall 210.
To sign up or get more details, contact ITA Coordinator, Matt Kaeiser, at MKaeiser@miami.edu or contact the IEP main office at (305) 284-2752 or iep@miami.edu.
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Chipotle for a Cause
Craving Chipotle?! On Monday, September 24th from 5:00PM – 9:00PM, Relay For Life will be raising money for cancer research. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of all proceeds will be donated to Relay For Life. Join us at the Chipotle at 6290 South Dixie Highway. See you then!
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COPE- Counseling Outreach Peer Education
COPE will be having its annual recruitment! Starting the first week of September, we will have two information sessions and will release our application. The applications can be found here and are due by Sunday, September 16 at 5:00PM. Additional information can be found on this flyer. For more questions, please emails us at cope@miami.edu or call (305) 284- 5511. See you then!
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Nominate an individual for the highest honor at the University of Miami
The Iron Arrow Honor Society was founded in the fall of 1926 and is the highest honor attained at the University of Miami. Each semester, the Iron Arrow Honor Society taps new members from throughout the University of Miami community. Currently, we are welcoming recommendations from the University community to be considered for nomination to Iron Arrow. Iron Arrow accepts individuals from all areas of UM including faculty, staff, alumni, administration, Board of Trustees members, undergraduate, medical, law, and graduate students. If you know of someone who should be considered for Iron Arrow, please fill out the Community Recommendations Form here by Monday, September 24th at 5:00PM. Please email ironarrow@miami.edu if you have any questions.
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Voter Registration Dates and Times
ARE YOU ELECTION READY AND REGISTERED TO VOTE?
The General Election will take place Tuesday, November 6th. Make sure you're Election Ready. Visit www.miamidade.gov/electionready to find out about early voting, registering to vote, and sample ballots.
Early Voting Dates and Times:
Monday, October 22, 2018 - Sunday, November 4, 2018 -- 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The closest early voting site to campus is located at the following:
Coral Gables Branch Library
3443 Segovia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Find more information about early voting sites in Miami-Dade County visit here.
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Are you registered to vote?
Locations and Times to Register to Vote on Campus:
Butler Center for Service and Leadership
Shalala Center 204
Every Wednesday - 10am-4pm
University Center Breezeway
by Campus Store
Every Wednesday - 11am-3pm
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Be Part of the CanesVote Network
Are you passionate about getting out the vote? Join the University of Miami Get Out The Vote Initiative and become an official Voter Registration Ambassador through the Butler Center for Service and Leadership and the Division of Student Affairs. You will be required to go through a training and then are able to help volunteer in the weeks leading up to the election registration deadline. This is open to faculty, staff, and students and hope you will join the CanesVote Network to help individuals officially register people to vote on campus. If you are interested, please submit your information at the following link below TODAY by 12:00 Noon. https://orgsync.com/66990/forms/333868
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Volunteer WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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Communities In Schools In Miami
It’s time to put on your bowling shoes, and join Communities In Schools of Miami at our Striking Against Striking Out FUNdraiser on Sunday, September 30 at 10:00am at Bird Bowl Bowling Center – 9275 SW 40 Street, Miami, 33165. This is a great opportunity to put together an event for your colleagues or family/friends. Come out and enjoy door prizes and a 50/50 cash raffle. Kids welcome! Cost is $20 adult/$12 child (under 10 years of age) gets each bowler two-hours of bowling, bowling shoes, and a great time. One bowling lane accommodates up to six bowlers. Sign up as a team or individually (we’ll put you on a team). Help us “Fill the Pantries” that day by bringing non-perishable food items and hygiene products! For full event details or to register online, visit http://cismiami.org/events.html.
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Apply to help educate students
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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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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
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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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