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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Looking for Lessons in Tragedy

Last week’s horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, rekindled a range of emotions in UM’s first responders who remind the University community of available resources and what to do in a crisis

 

 
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Consequences of Clearing the Forest

UM researchers found that many of the ideas aimed at improving the lives of people living in tropical forest regions do more harm than good because they fail to conserve the region’s natural wealth—the forest.

 
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Honors for a Holocaust Educator

Miriam Klein Kassenoff, director of UM's Holocaust Teacher Institute who has taught lessons from the Holocaust to scores of Miami-Dade public school teachers, was honored by the Jewish Legislative Caucus of Florida.

 
SCHOOL OF LAW

A $1Million Milestone

Miami Law’s Investor Rights Clinic, the only arbitration clinic in Florida that provides free assistance to small claim investors, has recovered more than $1 million for clients just six years after opening.

 
UNIVERSITY

The Impact of Real Estate

Hundreds of students, alumni, and professionals from across the country gained insights into the rapidly evolving hospitality, retail, office, industrial, and residential markets at the University of Miami Real Estate Impact Conference.

 

U INNOVATION

Blast Off with NASA Technology

Learn how easy it is to access NASA technology that can help you solve research problems, start a business, or advance your academic or professional career when U Innovation hosts a seminar on the NASA Technology Transfer Program on all three campuses March 7 and 8.

 

Vigil to Honor the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Community on February 20


Suffering Mexico's Violence


Sylvester Recognized Again as Center for Excellence


A Milestone for Lifesaving Treatment


Ninth Annual PhilADthropy: Where Creativity Defies Gravity


Revamping SPJ to Focus on Internships and Jobs


 

INSIDEUM

TALENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Welcoming the Welcomers

The University welcomed its second class of U Facilitators for the new I am the U employee orientation program developed from recommendations made by UM employees—and will soon be looking for members of the third class.

 

 
HUMAN RESOURCES

Appreciating Employees

Join University leaders for a week of wellness events, lunches, giveaways, and games March 5-9 in celebration of everything you do for the U.

 
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

Kudos for Commuting

For the second year, UM is among the Best Workplaces for Commuters for the options and discounts it offers faculty and staff to make commuting cheaper, healthier, and greener.

 
FACULTY AND STAFF ASSISTANCE

Relax and Restore

Take a break from your busy workweek to practice effective techniques that promote health through relaxation at this lunchtime seminar, offered on all three campuses this week.

 
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

'No Back-In' Policy Begins

The new "No Back-In" Policy, which enables University vehicles equipped with a License Plate Recognition system to ensure only authorized vehicles are parking on campus, begins today, February 19.

 

Receive Tuition Remission for Intensive Spanish Program


Clarification: Counseling Center Massages for Students Only


 

ATHLETICS

HURRICANES BASEBALL

A Silver Anniversary and Memorable Career

Head baseball coach Jim Morris, who led the Hurricanes to 23 regional appearances, 17 regional championships, 13 trips to the College World Series, and two national championships, is embarking on his 25th and final season at the U.

 

 
WOMEN'S ATHLETICS

Leaders for Life

Miami Athletics launched the Building Women Champions campaign at its fourth annual Celebration of Women's Athletics to help women student-athletes develop into leaders in both competition and life.

 
HURRICANES FOOTBALL

An All Pro Dad and Coach

Head football coach Mark Richt will host the All Pro Dad Father & Kids Experience to promote safe and healthy relationships at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, February 24.

 

UMPRESENTS

SEA SECRETS 2018

The Water Will Come

In a conversation with Miami Herald environmental reporter Jenny Staletovich, acclaimed journalist Jeff Goodell will discuss his new book,The Water Will Come, at the third Sea Secrets lecture, beginning with a 6:30 p.m. reception on Tuesday, February 20.

 

 
FROST MUSIC LIVE!

Small Ensemble Concert

Hear these amazing musicians who play with the Henry Mancini Orchestra in a more intimate setting, playing eclectic chamber works by Frost students and faculty at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 23.

 
JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE

To Follow or Bury Our Desires?

This enchanting new play developed at New York's renowned Public Theater and running through Saturday, March 3, asks the question: is it more dangerous to follow our desires, or to bury them?

 

TAKENOTE

Donate Blood at the Greek Week Blood Drive February 19-21


Last to Leave, First to Arrive Charity Art Show on February 21


Litigation Skills Program Seeks Children to Play Witnesses


Buy Discounted Laboratory Supplies from the BMB Core Supply Center


Lip Enhancement Research Study Open to Employees


BBSR Lunch and Learn Workshop: Big Data Routes to Precision Oncology on February 26


Nominate a Student for Celebration of Involvement by February 26


March 1 Deadline for Summer Study Abroad Program in Barcelona


Department of History Hosts 'The Many Fourteenth Amendments' Symposium on March 1-3


Data Intersections: Dialogues About Data Science, Statistics, Data Journalism, and the Digital Humanities on March 2


Join 'Physics Fun: All About Light!' on March 3


College of Engineering Presents Paras N. Prasad on 'Nanobioengineering and Nanomedicine: Opportunities and Challenges' on March 5


 

FEATURED EVENT

Feb
19

1:00 pm

Remembrance for Vincent J. Scully, Jr.

Feb
23

1:00 pm

Spatial + Data Visualization Group Inaugural Meeting

Feb
23

3:00 pm

SEEDS: Hemispheric Caribbean Keywords—Building Research Network at UM

Feb
24

9:00 am

Ancient Explorers: Little Salt Spring and the Peopling of the Americas