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SCHOOL OF LAW
School of Law establishes project to combat hunger in South Florida
The Center for Ethics and Public Service at the University of Miami School of Law has established the Hunger Project, an initiative aimed at alleviating hunger in low-income and impoverished local communities through creative legal advocacy and intervention. | more |
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MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Head and neck cancer survivors who use alcohol and cigarettes have increased risk of dying
Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption before a head and neck cancer diagnosis strongly predict the patient’s risk of death from the disease, according to previously published studies. Now, results of a new study show a similar effect among those who continued these habits after their cancer diagnosis. | more |
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UNITED WAY
United Way campaign extended to December 15
The University of Miami is closing in on its $1.23 million United Way campaign goal. In order to reach the magic number, the campaign has been extended to December 15. | more |
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UNIVERSITY
The Office of Research invites faculty to attend grant writing workshop
“Write Winning Grants: A Grant Writing Seminar for Faculty” will cover such strategies as developing a fundable idea, identifying funding sources, formulating a focused research plan, and writing for reviewers. | more |
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition reception
Attend the Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, featuring Elysa D. Batista and Jessica Marie Murciano at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Gallery through Friday, December 18. Attend a reception on Wednesday, December 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. | more |
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| University holds commencement ceremony December 17 | more
College of Engineering Dean James M. Tien named 2010 IEEE Richard M. Emberson Award recipient | more
Breakthrough Medicine makes its way to Palm Beach County | more
Subject enrollment policy reminder for clinical researchers and study teams | more
Chabad at UM to hold Chanukah event on Dec. 14 | more
Register for the SPEAK test | more
Brickell Gallery Night to hold anniversary event; portion of proceeds will benefit Lowe Art Museum | more
Holiday toy drive for Liberty City children | more
University Village Townhouses available for occupancy | more
UM site provides information on new NIH application format | more
Sign up now for SAFE introductory self-defense program | more
Sylvester holiday coupon offer lets you give the gift of hope | more
BankUnited Center to host Bishop T.D. Jakes on January 22 | more
Elvis Presley is making his way to BankUnited Center | more |
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Hammocks herald semester's end
Like other seasonal harbingers, the orange and green hammocks hung near the fountain behind the University of Miami’s Ashe Building are familiar signs of test-taking time as the fall semester comes to an end. Many students use the hammocks to relax while studying for final exams. | more |
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SPORTSLINE
Carico, Loessberg named to All-ACC Volleyball Team
University of Miami sophomore Lane Carico and senior Cassie Loessberg have been selected to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Volleyball Team, the league office in Greensboro, North Carolina, has announced. | more
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Join a UM Wellness Center this holiday season: SHAPE-UP gives you 20 percent cash back
Sign up for a membership at the Miller School or the Coral Gables (Herbert) Wellness Center and get reimbursed for 20 percent of your Wellness Center membership fees with the SHAPE-UP program. All you have to do is work out at least 42 times in a four-month period. That’s only two and a half times per week. For more information, call 305-284-8540 or 305-243-7600. You can also learn more about the Wellness Centers online by visiting www.miami.edu/wellness or www.med.miami.edu/wellness. Spouses of faculty and staff who are enrolled in a UM/Aetna medical plan are also eligible for SHAPE-UP. |
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| Thursday and Friday, December 10-11: Debbie School to host Scholastic Book Fair | more |
| Thursday, December 10: Training Class: Effort Certification Reporting | more |
| Thursday, December 10: Symposium on health care reform features discussion of Israeli system challenges | more |
| Thursday, December 10: Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Seminar Series: Stem Cells and Cardiomyogenesis | more |
| Thursday, December 10: NIH update meetings will explain new grant application requirements | more |
| Thursday, December 10: Faculty and Staff Assistance Program offers relaxation training | more |
| Thursday, December 10: Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Immunoglobulin Class Switch DNA Recombination and Somatic Hypermutation | more |
| Thursday, December 10: Miller School Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt to present Biennial Gross Lecture | more |
| Thursday, December 10: UMH Medicine Grand Rounds: Understanding Enteral/Parental Nutrition | more |
| Friday, December 11: Debbie School to host Scholastic Book Fair | more |
| Friday, December 11: Neurology Grand Rounds-CME Lecture: Searching for New Approaches to Prevent Stroke | more |
| Friday, December 11: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Series: Recognition and Repair of UV-Induced DNA Damage in the Context of Chromatin | more |
| Friday, December 11: Faculty and Staff Assistance Program offers relaxation training | more |
| Friday through Sunday, December 11-13: Cosford screening: 35 Shots of Rum | more |
| Monday, December 14: Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Unraveling ‘Confused’ CTL | more |
| Monday, December 14: Master of Arts in International Administration (MAIA) to host question-and-answer session | more |
| Tuesday, December 15: Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Dissertation Seminar | more |
| Tuesday, December 15: Cell Biology and Anatomy Seminar Series | more |
| Tuesday, December 15: Cardiology Grand Rounds: The Chronic Kidney Disease: Can We Reduce Cardiovascular Risk? | more |
| Tuesday, December 15: Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Special Seminar | more |
| Tuesday, December 15: Next-Generation Sequencing: Novel Applications for Molecular Genetics | more |
| Wednesday, December 16: Advanced InfoEd Proposal Development hands-on workshop | more |
| Thursday, December 17: Center for Nonprofit Management annual networking luncheon | more |
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