Hurricanes Holiday Gift Drive
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Celebrate UM Tradition & Give a Gift this Holiday
Every year, the Butler Center for Service and Leadership coordinates a cherished University of Miami tradition—the Hurricanes Holiday Gift Drive. During this time of year, our students, staff, faculty, and administration come together to donate new toys and gifts for deserving children and senior citizens in South Florida.
This year, we are hoping to reach our goal of 1,000 donated gifts! We invite you and/or your student organization to help support the Hurricanes Holiday Gift Drive.
Wondering how you can get involved?
- Drop off new and unused toys and gifts to the Whitten University Center Lower Lounge or the Butler Center for Service and Leadership located in the Shalala Student Center Suite 204 on the Coral Gables Campus.
- Support the program through a sponsorship, and we will coordinate gifts on your organization’s behalf! This can be done through a transfer of funds via your organization's Non-SAFAC account.
- Become a sponsor and provide gifts to senior citizens within the community. We will provide you with tags for senior citizens with their specific requests for the holiday season.
- If your organization has a student organization suite, request a collection bin to be placed in your office.
This year’s gifts will be donated to our partners with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Hope for Miami, Just Kids Center, Inc., and Home Instead Senior Care.
If you are interested in getting involved with the Gift Drive and/or if you have questions, please contact the Butler Center for Service and Leadership at leadandserve@miami.edu or call 305-284-4483.
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Clinton Global Initiative University
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Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a vibrant group of rising young leaders dedicated to finding ground-breaking answers to society's most urgent problems. These problems fall under one or more categories: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. Aspiring leaders may meet top authorities in business, technology, and social impact through CGI U.
Applications are currently live and can be accessed, along with a rubric and additional resources, by clicking here. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 16, 2022, at 11:59 PM (US/Eastern).
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'Canes Leadership Scholars
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The 'Canes Leadership Scholars Program provides senior students the opportunity to translate their co-curricular leadership experiences and visibly showcase how their involvement has helped them succeed as a student at the University of Miami.
By engaging in intentional programs and activities, students will reflect on their leadership abilities through the development and understanding of 60 key Student Leadership Competencies that are grouped into eight clusters. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students can apply for the 'Canes Leadership Scholars Program medallion to wear during their commencement ceremony.
Register by Monday, November 28th and join us for the Welcome and Kick Off Session on December 5th in the Shalala Student Center Iron Arrow room!
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Senior Reflections with Dr. Whitely
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Senior Reflections is a 4-week seminar focused on personal synthesis of your time as a student leader at the University of Miami. Dr. Pat Whitely, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, will facilitate weekly discussion around how your experiences have contributed to your development. All participants will be required to complete one written assignment with an oral presentation. To make the most of the seminar, participants will be asked for personal reflection, honesty, and disclosure.
Seminar Meeting Dates
- February 15 - 6:30-8:00 PM
- February 22 - 6:30-8:00 PM
- March 1 - 6:30-8:00 PM
- March 8 - 6:30-8:00 PM
This seminar is intended only for students who will be completing their degree in Spring 2023 or Fall 2023. Students who are not able to make every meeting date will not be eligible to enroll.
Register Here on Friday
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Celebrate and Honor
Come together this Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th, 6 PM EST at the Rock Plaza and celebrate the service and commitment of our Veterans, as they speak on their service, what Veterans Day means to them, and the storied history of the University of Miami and the military community!
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Calling All Seniors!
Calling all seniors from noneducation majors! If you’re looking for a meaningful, guaranteed job next year, join the Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) for an information session. TAP starts with a one-semester TAL 590 course and leads to a paid summer internship with a $5,000 stipend and guaranteed full-time employment.
For more information, visit teacheraccelerator.org
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Join COPE for
Healthy Body Talk Week is a campaign to bring awareness to how common conversations can contribute to poor body image, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. Join COPE the week of Nov. 14th for tabling events, interactive games, and educational materials!
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Save a Life
Learn how to use the lifesaving medication Narcan, at an Overdose Prevention Training on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 12:00 PM in the Shalala Student Center. All attendees will receive Narcan upon completion of the training.
Register here!
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Donate and Beat FSU
Battle for the Bucket, hosted by FunDay, is an annual blood drive event hosted on campus in a competition against Florida State University to see which school can donate the most pints of blood!
Stop by the Shalala Student Center Grand Ballroom on November 28th and 29th between 12pm-9pm to donate!
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Learn More About
UGenerations will be hosting a tabling event on December 1st from 12-2 @ the Westbrook Walkway near Shalala to invite students to learn more about the mission of this organization and how they can contribute to the Hurricane Holiday Gift Drive as we approach this festive time of year!
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Community Events and Programs
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Volunteers Needed
The Wynwood Walls is seeking Volunteers for Art Week 2022, taking place Nov. 21st - Dec. 4th. Volunteers will be provided daily lunch and a t-shirt!
Be a part of this historic event and email arts@thewynwoodwalls.com to volunteer!
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Miles for Migraine, a non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of people with migraine and other headache disorders, and their families, is pleased to announce their 2nd annual Miami walk/run/relax event on December 10th, 2022.
Register to volunteer or participate here!
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Volunteers Needed
Do you want to give back to children in need while serving with a fun team? Join the Box of Joy ministry as a volunteer, at our Box of Joy National Screening Center in Doral, Florida. Learn more and participate in this high-energy volunteer experience!
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Do you want to know how to get involved with our programs? Have a question about finding volunteer opportunities? Need to know where our office is located? Fill out the Ask a Question Form, and a member of our staff will be happy to assist you with your inquiry!
Click here to Learn More!
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Program and Application Deadlines
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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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