Law Graduate Slated to Lead Florida Bar

Angones First Cuban-Born President

Miami attorney Francisco Angones, A.B. '72, J.D. '76, has been named President-elect designate of the Florida Bar. Angones practices civil trial, personal injury, commercial torts and insurance litigation at the firm he co-founded, Angones, McClure & Garcia, P.A. He will ascend to the bar presidency in June, 2007.

Angones arrived in the United States from Cuba in 1961, unaccompanied by his parents as a part of the humanitarian Operation Pedro Pan which brought thousands of Cuban youths to the United States. He has been involved in bar-related activities throughout his career, including serving as the past president of both the Dade County Bar Association and the Cuban American Bar Association, as well as the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission for the Southern District.

"I am both thrilled and humbled to be the President-elect designate of the Florida Bar. I was inspired to seek the top spot by former Bar President C. Clyde Atkins. He believed in leading by example," Angones said. "He was kind, gentle, yet firm in principle."

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Alumnus to appear on The Apprentice

Diaz fourth UM alum to appear on Trump reality show

Last May, hundreds of University of Miami alumni returned to the Coral Gables Campus, most in their best business suits, to interview for the chance to compete for a dream job with real estate and promotion mogul Donald Trump. Now, on the fifth season of NBC's The Apprentice, José "Pepi" Diaz, A.B. '02, joins Erin Elmore, B.S.C. '00, Todd Bunkley, A.B. '93, and Katrina Campins, B.B.A. '01, as the fourth Hurricane to have a chance to work with Trump as a contestant on the popular reality show. Diaz is an attorney at Akerman Senterfitt in Miami. He received his undergraduate degree at UM and a degree in law from Columbia University. Aside from his legal duties, he also has traveled extensively and volunteers his time for Habitat for Humanity. "I think I can make a real difference in the Trump organization," said Diaz. "Like Mr. Trump, I have been inspired by my family to work harder than the next guy, and that is something that is part of who I am."

The Apprentice season begins Monday, February 27, at 9 p.m. EST on NBC.

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Capital 'Canes Help Homeless Efforts

D.C. Club Kicks Off Busy Year of Philanthropy Events

The Washington D.C. Capital 'Canes alumni chapter kicked off their first community service work for 2006, with more than 20 alumni members assisting prepare soup and desserts for distribution to low-income and homeless individuals at Martha's Table, a local assistance organization. The D.C. chapter is one of the most community-active alumni clubs across the country, attracting volunteers to their many events ranging from recent graduates to alumni of over 15 years. The club also participates in the annual Kidney Foundation Chili Cook-off, and is planning a Habitat for Humanity project, blood drives, walk for MS and more. "The good attendance at this function was representative of the big hearts and dedication of the Miami members," said Paola Fisher, B.H.S. '99, M.B.A. '02, secretary for the Washington D.C. chapter.

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Briefly Noted

Rafael Mevorach, M.M. '97, was appointed professor of music at DIA University, Norwalk, California.
Lauren Weinblatt, B.S.C. '03 , was recently hired as an art director in the creative department at Sedgwick Rd. Advertising in Seattle.
Eby Paul, B.S. '98, completed a master's degree in Finance and Public Policy at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
John Bolanovich, J.D. '98, has been named Partner at the law firm of Bogin Munns & Munns, P.A., in Orlando.
Lian Xie, Ph.D. '92, was named the Executive Director of the North Carolina China Center.
Gregory Hiczewitz, M.B.A. '82, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center.

Miami Sees Changes in Senior Management

Medical Dean Named; Senior VP Lieberman Retires

As the University of Miami welcomes a new Dean and Senior Vice President to lead the world-renowned Miller School of Medicine, it is also saying good bye to a talented and loyal veteran. Miami President Donna E. Shalala announced on February 3 that Dr. Pascal Goldschmidt, cardiologist and chairman of the Department of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center, will succeed John Clarkson, M.D. '68, as the Dean of the Miller School of Medicine and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs.

"I think Dr. Goldschmidt is a perfect match for the University of Miami," President Shalala said. "He's a first-rate leader and a wonderful researcher-clinician who will raise the Miller School to a spectacular new level of international medical and scientific leadership."

As one talented senior leader prepares to come on board, another prepares to disembark as David Lieberman, Senior Vice President for Business and Finance announced his retirement effective at the end of May. Lieberman has been with Miami for 28 years, building the institution from a small private university to one of the top universities in the world.

"Ive been involved in almost every part of the University, and I'm proud to say that every aspect of the University infrastructure has been vastly improved," said Lieberman, who was responsible for over 700 employees and the functions of accounting and finance, information technology, human resources and employee benefits, procurement, risk management, real estate, buildings and grounds, construction, operations and maintenance.

"For 28 years, David Lieberman has brought intelligence, great financial and modern management skills and leadership to his position," said President Shalala. "He also recruited an extraordinary team, which will serve the University for years to come."

Lieberman will continue to work on special projects as determined by the President and will retain the title of senior vice president for business and finance emeritus.

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UM Student Receives Gates Scholarship

Arjun Parasher to Begin Graduate Study at Cambridge

Arjun Parasher has been named one of 40 students in the United States to receive a prestegious Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. Parasher is the first University of Miami student to receive a Gates Scholarship since the program began 2001 and the Tampa native intends to pursue a master's degree in international relations. The scholarships were created by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with the purpose of creating highly educated and skilled leaders so as to develop novel and creative solutions to social and world problems. More than 500 students from 72 countries have accepted scholarships at Cambridge, making the multicultural and multinational perspective a hallmark of the program.

Hurricanes To Play Sooners in '07, '09

Home-and-home series revives historic rivalry

The University of Miami Hurricanes and the Oklahoma Sooners have agreed to a home-and-home series, at Norman in 2007 and in the Orange Bowl in Miami in 2009, reigniting one of the hottest rivalries in college football. Both the Sooners and Hurricanes have won national championships in recent years and the teams have a storied history, dating back to the 1970's, when Oklahoma was the national powerhouse under coach Barry Switzer and continued into three contests in the 1980's, when the Hurricanes, under coach Jimmy Johnson, joined the Sooners in the national spotlight, competing in 1985, 1986 and 1988, all three for the national championship (the Hurricanes won the latter two games). "To play a team like Oklahoma is what the University of Miami is looking for. It's great competition for us as well as a great challenge," said Miami head coach Larry Coker.

Black Culture Has Rich History at UM

As one of the most active contributors to alumni affairs at the University of Miami, the Black Alumni Society (BAS) is committed to reaching out to and connecting Black Alumni worldwide and continuing the traditions of celebrating the history of Black Alumni.

The history of Black Alumni at the University of Miami dates back to 1961, when the Board of Trustees voted to admit students without regard to race or color.  Later that summer, the first black students attended classes on the Coral Gables campus for the first time.  A year later, Benny O’Berry, B.Ed. ’62 became the first African-American to accept a UM diploma.

Integration and diversification at UM was difficult, but great strides were made during the 1960’s and ’70’s as Black students began to organize, and despite their small numbers, gained great support from the administration. 

1970 marked the hiring of the first Black professors — Whittington Johnson, Professor Emeritus of History, and Joseph Middlebrooks, Professor of Architecture. Throughout the decade academic programs in Black history and culture became available. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the first traditionally African-American Greek letter social fraternity on campus, and Black students began to hold student leadership positions and earn academic achievement awards. The United Black Students was organized and became the nucleus of activity and support for black students on campus.

In 1989 the Black Alumni Society (BAS) was founded by a group of dedicated Black Alumni. The society initiated a Scholarship Fund providing nearly $60,000 within the last three years to deserving black students. Last year, the group embarked on a historical project to discover, publish and preserve the experiences and achievements of Black Alumni. Black Alumni also continue to have an impact on their alma mater, through volunteer service in the UMAA, leadership and support of United Black Students and other university activities. 

Currently, Black students comprise 10% of the undergraduate population, with 27% of the enrollment in the school of Nursing and Health Studies, the highest of any school or college at the University of Miami. The BAS is dedicated to increasing these numbers by ensuring both financial and mentoring support.

This year for Black Alumni Reunion Weekend, March 3-5, we salute “UM’s First Blacks” by welcoming Benny O’Berry back to campus as an honored guest for an open forum, “From Whence We Came,” to discuss his experiences.  We encourage all alumni of the University of Miami to join us in celebrating Black culture, heritage and history as we look forward to a future of service and excellence.

Melissa Rolle-Scott, B.S.I.E. '79, is the president of the Black Alumni Society and recent recipient of the Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award.

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Miami Graduate One of First To Receive New Nursing Designation

Dr. Barbara Wolfe Magenheim, B.S.N. '76, (Ed.D., MSN, RN, CNE) successfully completed and was one of the first to be awarded the designation of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) by the National League of Nursing. Dr. Magenheim is a professor of nursing at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Ariz. More than 200 candidates took the exam for certification, including Dr. Magenheim, and 174 passed. The certification is a critical step forward in the nursing education academic community and will serve to set the status of academic nurse educator as an advanced professional practice discipline.

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Swimmers Break School Records

Records were broken on the first day of competition as Miami's relay team of Ashley Knapp, Magda Waszkiewwicz, Andrea Hughes and Christine Zwiegers toppled the school's 200-yard medley mark at the ACC Swimming and Diving Championship in College Park, Maryland. The relay team beat the previous record of 1:45.12 by more than 1.5 seconds. Three other Hurricanes followed with season or lifetime bests in the 800-yard relay. At the end of the first day of competition Virginia led the field with 74 team points. Miami had 36 team points going into the preliminary round on Thursday.

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Attention UM Athletes!

The University of Miami Alumni Association is looking to hear from former Varsity athletes from all sports for an upcoming feature. If you were a former Hurricane athlete, please contact us at alumniweb@miami.edu with details of where life has taken you and your memorable experiences being a collegiate athlete. Your story may be featured in a future edition of @Miami. Thank you!