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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UM Study: Economic Recovery Stronger in States Where People Are More Optimistic
Economic recessions are weaker, expansions are stronger, and economic recovery is faster in U.S. states where people are more optimistic, according to a new study from the University of Miami School of Business Administration. | more |
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SCHOOL OF LAW
Miami Law Program Garners National Publicity
Law Without Walls, an innovative program launched by the University of Miami School of Law that uses cutting-edge communication technology to help students, faculty, practitioners, and entrepreneurs from around the world transcend borders, is featured in two prominent national publications: Time magazine and the Chronicle of Higher Education. | more |
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ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC STUDIES
Mars Formed Rapidly into Runt of Planetary Litter
Mars developed in as little as two to four million years after the birth of the solar system, far more quickly than Earth, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. The red planet’s rapid formation helps explain why it is so small, say the study’s co-authors, Nicolas Dauphas at the University of Chicago and Ali Pourmand at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. | more |
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane Season Starts June 1: Are You Prepared?
Hurricane season starts June 1, and it’s time to finalize preparations at home as well as at the University of Miami. | more |
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INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
IEP Summer Conversation Program Unites UM Community with International Students
In a new initiative that will bridge language and cultural barriers, the Intensive English Program is launching a Summer Conversation Program in which University of Miami employees and IEP students will meet on Talking Tuesdays at Allen Hall, helping each other perfect new languages and learn about new customs. | more |
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| No More Paper BERFs| more
Sylvester Gears Up for Second Annual Dolphins Cycling Challenge| more
Researcher Leads Effort to Speed Up Drug Discovery | more
UM Teams with Bacardi and Royal Caribbean on Unique Two-Company MBA Internship Program | more
Economics Professor Uses Modern-Day Game Theory to Examine Legendary Military Bluffs | more
Print Free Tickets for X Factor Audition Tapings at the BUC | more
UM Employees Save $3 on ‘Sesame Street Live’ | more |
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UM, Miller School, and UHealth Receive Business Leader of the Year Honors
The University of Miami and two of its valued supporters received six awards for wide-ranging contributions to education, philanthropy, health, and biotechnology at the 2011 South Florida Business Leader of the Year awards dinner. From left, Miller School of Medicine Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt and UM Provost Thomas J. LeBlanc accepted awards for, respectively, best medical school and best university, while UM trustee Phillip Frost received the 2011 South Florida Legend Award. | more |
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Meeting The A Team
City of Coral Gables commissioners got the chance to meet the newest leaders of the University of Miami’s Athletic Department on May 24, when UM President Donna E. Shalala introduced Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, men’s head basketball coach Jim Larranaga, and head football coach Al Golden at a city commission meeting. | more |
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SPORTS
Coach Katie Meier, Guard Shenise Johnson Earn Prestigious Awards
Women’s basketball coach Katie Meier and senior guard Shenise Johnson were honored by Delta Psi Kappa and the Sports Society on May 24 at the 28th Annual Women Athletes: Reach for the Stars award ceremony, with Meier receiving the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Award and Johnson taking home the Collegiate Athlete of the Year Award. | more
• Nathan Melendres Named to All-ACC Baseball Team | more
• Preparation for an FDA Audit | more
• Catch Up on More Hurricanes Sports News at Hurricanesports.com | more |
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COLLEGETOWN LECTURE SERIES
UHealth Chief Medical Officer William O’Neill to Present ‘Innovations in Cardiology’
William O’Neill, executive dean for clinical affairs and chief medical officer of UHealth, will present a special lecture, “Innovations in Cardiology,” on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Newman Alumni Center as part of the Collegetown initiative to enrich the local community with intellectual discourse and presentations by faculty experts. | more |
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Training Dates for Blackboard 9.1 System Upgrade
The Blackboard class website system at the University of Miami will be upgraded from 8.0 to 9.1 from July 2-3. This is a major improvement in the interface and workflow of the system. In order to be ready for it, faculty should attend a session that explains the differences. Training events have been scheduled from June 20 to July 6 to help those who have used Blackboard 8.0 become comfortable with Blackboard 9.1. | more
• Conflict of Interest Seminars and Training | more
• Take Advantage of Free Computer Software Training in June and July | more
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| Tuesday, May 31: Pediatric Grand Rounds: Pediatric Heart Failure: Mechanism, Management, and Role of Biomarkers | more |
| Wednesday, June 1: Department of Medicine Grand Rounds: Health Disparities | more |
| Thursday, June 2: Training Dates for DMAS/FRS for Beginners Class | more |
| Thursday, June 2: Setting Personal Goals | more |
| Friday through Sunday, June 3-5: Cosford screenings: White Irish Drinkers | A Good Man |
| Friday, June 24: Save the Date: Aging in Place: Living Well in the Community Conference | more |
| November 4-6: Save the Date: Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011 | more |
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