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LANCET COMMISSION

A Global Pain Crisis

Tens of millions of people who die in severe physical and psychological pain each year could have an easier death if an essential package of palliative care, which includes immediate-release, oral, and injectable morphine, were made available by health systems around the world, according to a major Lancet Commission study headed by Dr. Felicia Knaul, professor of public health sciences at the Miller School of Medicine, and co-authored by UM President Julio Frenk.

 

 
MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

An 'Upstander' for Needle Exchange

Assistant Professor of Medicine Hansel Tookes, who as a student launched the fight to legalize needle exchanges in Florida, is among the inspiring individuals Starbucks recognized in its "Upstanders" video series about everyday Americans who do extraordinarily courageous things.

 
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES

Focusing on Latino Health Risks

UM and FIU investigators have been awarded a $6.8 million NIH grant to establish the Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities (CLaRO) to research interventions for Latinos facing the greatest health risks from substance abuse, trauma/violence, and HIV/AIDS.

 
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Dream It, Print It, Do It

RSVP to see how innovators will bring their ideas to life on Monday, October 23, when the new Johnson & Johnson 3D Printing Center of Excellence Collaborative Laboratory opens for tours between 1 and 3:30 p.m. 

 
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Combating Mental Illness with Religion

Associate Professor of Psychology Amy Weisman de Mamani will examine whether integrating religious interventions into treatments for mental illness can engage participants and keep them on the road to wellness.

 

ACCELERATE FESTIVAL

Celebrating Innovation and Creativity in Our Nation's Capital

From a virtual reality game that sends players undersea to a musical tribute for Ella Fitzgerald, the U showcased some of its best talent and research at a Smithsonian festival celebrating the life-changing technologies and creative exploration advanced by Atlantic Coast Conference universities.

 

Study Shows Risk Factors on the Rise Among People with Stroke


In Memoriam: Miami Law's Fred S. McChesney


New Leadership Open House on October 26


Dolphins Cancer Challenge Total Exceeds $22.5M


 

INSIDEUM

HERBERT WELLNESS CENTER

Take the Fitness Challenge During Healthy Campus Week

Join the U's largest yoga class and a variety of other free health-promoting activities October 16-20, when the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center and the Partnership for a Healthier America bring the Healthier Campus Initiative back to the U.

 

 
OPEN ENROLLMENT

Five Rules for Success

Follow these five rules for a successful Open Enrollment and be sure to attend one of the Total Rewards Wellness Fairs on all three campuses this week.

 

 
UM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Share with Care

During the third week of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, follow these tips to ensure you are safely using social networking to stay connected to family, friends, and colleagues.

 
ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSHIP

Putting People First

In a world where technology is rapidly changing how we do business, participants on the Essentials of Leadership's Business of the U panel focused on becoming better leaders by delivering great service.

 
FACULTY AND STAFF ASSISTANCE

Mindful Living

Offered on all three campuses next week, this month's seminar focuses on cultivating mental spaciousness through four simple practices.

 

Take the Transportation and Mobility Survey by October 20


 

ATHLETICS

 
WOMEN'S ROWING

Ready, Set, Row

Two fall and five spring events highlight the rowing team’s 2017-18 campaign under the direction of fifth-year head coach Dave Sanderson.

 
HURRICANES FOOTBALL

A Manning Hopeful

Malik Rosier is among a group of players added to the watch list for the 2017 Manning Award honoring the nation’s top quarterback.

 

Fulfill Your Basketball Fantasies at Fantasy Camp on October 29


Dennis Erickson Hosts UMSHoF Golf Tourney on November 10


 

UM PRESENTS

OTTO G. RICHTER LIBRARY

Exploring Cuba and the Caribbean

Now on display on Richter Library’s second floor, Caribbean Fragments takes a deep dive into the complex and multifaceted narratives of the Antilles, complementing University Communications’ new Cuba and the Caribbean Special Report, which highlight’s UM research and study in the Caribbean Basin.

 

 

 
FROST MUSIC LIVE!

Romantic Works for Viola

In her opening recital as a Frost School professor at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, viola virtuoso Jodi Levitz plays Schumann's Fairy Tale Pictures and other romantic works for viola with pianist Oleksii Ivanchenko and contralto Emily Marvosh accompanying her.

 
WORLD FOOD DAY

The World that Food Made

Award-winning writer, activist, and academic Raj Patel kicks off UM's celebration of World Food Day in Shoma Hall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, by sharing insights into our food system.

 

TAKENOTE

Battle for the Bucket: Give Blood and Help UM Beat FSU October 16-18


Travel Management Hosts 2017 Travel Fair on October 20 and November 17


LGBTQ-Ally Mentorship Program Seeks Mentors


Order Fall 2017 Commencement Regalia by October 20


Short Applications for Revised Provost’s Research Awards Due October 20


Forum on Religion and Public Life: Why Remember Martin Luther? on October 23


Join the Women’s Commission Book Group Discussion on October 27


Summer Scholars Program Gives High Schoolers a Taste of College—and College Credits


Fall Graduate Faculty Meeting on November 8


Open House for Master of Arts in Liberal Studies on November 10


 

FEATUREDEVENTS

Oct
18

6:30 pm

How Gridlock Rules Washington

Oct
18

6:00 pm

The Art of the Deal: How to Negotiate Complex Mergers and Acquisitions

Oct
18

6:00 pm

Green Finance: Corporate Sustainability Symposium

Oct
19

12:00 pm

IBIS Ally Training