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UM FAMILY NIGHT WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS

Family Affair at Marlins Park

The Miami Marlins didn’t pull off a win, but the 13th annual UM family night was a hit for those in the extended ‘Canes family who turned out by the thousands for a festival of fun for kids of all ages. View the photo gallery.

 

 
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Unlocking the Secrets of Dark Matter

UM astrophysicist Nico Cappelluti's discovery of a spectrum of light in the Milky Way will bring scientists from around the world to UM this fall in hopes of finally resolving what dark matter is and where it originates.

 
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Powering the World with Vibrations

Hoping to one day do away with batteries, a team of researchers led by Associate Professor Onur Tigli is exploring ways to convert environmental vibrations into electrical energy that can power electrical devices.

 
MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

UMadness in March

For the second year in a row, the Miller School of Medicine took first place in UM’s UMadness in March giving challenge, thanks to a strong showing by alumni who answered the call.

 
BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Key to Success

The featured speaker at the Business School’s Latin American and Caribbean Conference, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers called for economic policies and practices that embrace collaboration.

 

HERITAGE SOCIETY

A Legacy of Change

Nearly 18 months after his widely beloved wife passed away, English Professor Eugene Clasby is at peace knowing that, through UM’s Heritage Society, the Nancy T. Clasby Endowed Scholarship Fund will continue to support students the way she did.

 

The Convergence of Technology, Design and Development


Physicians Recognized among ‘America’s Top Doctors’


Register for eMerge Americas by April 19


Alberto Cairo Receives Majeri Award for Graphics Journalism


Insights from the World of Sports Entertainment


Gaining Real-World Experience in Improving Communities


 

INSIDEUM

BUTLER CENTER FOR SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

Appreciating the Environment

Join this UM tradition Friday, April 20, when faculty, staff, and students circle Lake Osceola at 12:05 p.m. in a group hug to show their love for the environment, a ritual that will be accompanied by a green fair and other activities beginning at 10 a.m. and followed by the presentation of the Roberta "Bosey" Fulbright Foote Prize.

 

 
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION

Enjoy Store Discounts

In appreciation of UM employees, the Campus Store is offering faculty and staff an additional 10 percent discount on UM gifts and apparel and additional discounts on eligible Apple devices on Wednesday, April 18.

 
UM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

New and Improved

Learn more about Office 365's new features and get links to additional content that will help you take advantage of these improvements and additions.

 
FACULTY AND STAFF ASSISTANCE

Mindset Matters

Offered on all three campuses next week, this seminar will help participants cultivate a "growth mindset" that is open to opportunities and avoid a "fixed mindset" that traps us in self-defeating cycles.

 
OFFICE OF CONFERENCE SERVICES

A One-Stop Shop

The new Office of Conference Services is a one-stop shop primarily for external groups interested in hosting a conference, camp, or event at the University, but UM event planners are welcome to use its services, too.

 

ATHLETICS

 
VOLLEYBALL

Templeton's Triumph

Redshirt junior Haley Templeton has earned a spot on the 24-player U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team-Detroit roster, becoming one of only four setters on a squad that will train and compete together June 22-July 1.

 
MEN'S BASKETBALL

Conference Clashes

Florida State, North Carolina, Notre Dame and Clemson are just a few of the home conference games the men’s basketball team will play during next year's 18-game ACC schedule.

 

UM PRESENTS

FROST MUSIC LIVE!

A Toe-Tapping Night with Dafnis Prieto

The Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra, five-time winner of the DownBeat Collegiate Award, welcomes McArthur Fellow and Grammy nominee Dafnis Prieto for a performance of music from his new big-band album at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, when director and composer Alberto De la Reguera premieres new works for the orchestra.

 

 
JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE

A 21st Century Fun House

Conceived in the same spirit as the original satire of Victorian England, this 21st century take on Gilbert and Sullivan's roaring, swashbuckling Pirates of Penzance runs at the Ring Theatre from April 19 to April 28.

 

 
FROST MUSIC LIVE!

Waters Rising!

This exciting art-music concert by Frost Symphonic Winds will combine incredible sounds, visual art, and renowned experts—who will increase our awareness of the causes and consequences of sea-level rise—at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25.

 

TAKENOTE

Faculty Senate Meets on Wednesday, April 18


CCS Fellows Program Presentations and Reception on April 26


Spring Meeting of Spatial + Data Viz Group on April 27


 

FEATUREDEVENTS

Apr
16

5:00 pm

Faculty Senate Awards Ceremony

Apr
17

2:00 pm

Did the Polls Really Get the 2017 Presidential Election Wrong? The Past, Present and Future of Survey Research

Apr
17

3:00 pm

Pride Awareness Speaker Octavia Yearwood on 'Libations: Let's Meet Here'

Apr
17

6:00 pm

6th Annual Louis Henkin Lecture on Human Rights on 'What Future for Human Rights?'

Apr
18

2:00 pm

Kislak Center Open House

Apr
18

5:00 pm

World-Renowned Cardiologist Speaks at Miller School

Apr
19

11:00 am

'(Not So) Odd Pairings' UM SEEDS Program Symposium