LANCET COMMISSION
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.
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MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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.
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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES
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.
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
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.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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.
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ACCELERATE FESTIVAL
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.
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HERBERT WELLNESS CENTER
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.
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UM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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.
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ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSHIP
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.
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FACULTY AND STAFF ASSISTANCE
Offered on all three campuses next week, this month's seminar focuses on cultivating mental spaciousness through four simple practices.
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WOMEN'S ROWING
Two fall and five spring events highlight the rowing team’s 2017-18 campaign under the direction of fifth-year head coach Dave Sanderson.
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HURRICANES FOOTBALL
Malik Rosier is among a group of players added to the watch list for the 2017 Manning Award honoring the nation’s top quarterback.
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OTTO G. RICHTER LIBRARY
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.
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FROST MUSIC LIVE!
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.
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WORLD FOOD DAY
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.
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