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ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
Neurotoxins in Shark Fins Linked to Degenerative Brain Diseases
A new study has found that shark fins contain high concentrations of BMAA, a neurotoxin linked to neurodegenerative diseases in humans including Alzheimer’s and Lou Gehrig’s disease. The study raises the possibility that consumption of shark fin soup and cartilage pills may pose a significant health risk for degenerative brain diseases. | more |
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Industry Titan Sam Zell Headlines Real Estate Impact Conference
The Schools of Business Administration and Architecture hosted the University's inaugural Real Estate Impact Conference on February 10, inviting industry leaders to explore key trends in Miami and abroad. | more |
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MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Study Suggests Criteria for Defibrillators in Children
Underscoring the fact that children should not be treated as small adults, a study led by Steven E. Lipshultz, professor and chair of pediatrics and executive associate dean for child health, found that fewer than 3 percent of children diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy die suddenly and unexpectedly. The finding suggests that relatively few pediatric patients with weakened and enlarged hearts may benefit from cardioverter-defibrillators, the battery-powered devices that, based on recommendations for adults, are routinely implanted in some of these children to prevent sudden cardiac death. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
Conference Marks 500th Anniversary of Ponce de León’s Florida Landing
In a conference that marked the 500th anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León’s landing on the shores of Florida, the University of Miami Center for Humanities hosted “Florida at the Crossroads: Five Hundred Years of Encounters, Conflicts, and Exchanges.” Twenty-seven distinguished experts from Florida, around the United States, and Spain offered thought-provoking dialogue during the three-day forum. | more |
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SPORTS
Lane Carico Named Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Senior Lane Carico, the University of Miami volleyball program’s all-time leader in points, has been named Atlantic Coast Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, marking the first time in program history that a Hurricanes player has received the prestigious award. Three of her teammates—Ali Becker, Alexandria Johnson, and Emani Sims—also were named to the 2011-12 ACC All-Academic Volleyball Team. | more |
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| Business Development Program Provides Developmental Outreach to Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses | more
Shared Resources Fair, Drug Discovery Forum Held at Miller School | more
Latest Edition of ‘IT News’ Provides Updates on Information Technology Division | more
Prospero’s Research Featured in ‘Scientific American’ | more
Center for Prevention Implementation Methodology Accepting Pilot Study Applications | more
Cosford Cinema Hosts Rendezvous with French Cinema Series | more
Online Registration Now Open for Corporate Run/Walk | more
School of Business Administration Certificate Program – Tuition Remission Available | more
Applications Being Accepted for PEER Project | more
Nominations Being Accepted for Student Employee of the Year | more
Twinkle-Toed Lineup of UM Figures to Compete at Dancing with the UMiami Stars | more
Judges Needed for Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Forum | more
Rosenstiel School Accepting Entries for Popular Underwater Photography Contest | more
Time for Faculty to Order Regalia for Spring 2012 Commencement | more
Applications Being Accepted for Genetic Analysis of Complex Human Diseases Course | more
UM Celebrates Black Awareness Month | more
Conflict of Interest Seminars and Training Being Offered | more
UM to Mark 50th Anniversary of Its Desegregation | more
Call for Applications: American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant Pilot Project Grant | more
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President Obama Touts Energy Policy During UM Visit
With another spike in gasoline prices now causing consumers to pay more at the pump, President Barack Obama visited the University of Miami last Thursday to tout his energy policies. The president first toured a government-supported center at UM’s College of Engineering that helps local companies become more energy-efficient, then delivered his message of sound energy practices to more than 1,400 attendees, including many students, at the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
A Presidents’ Day to Remember: Bill Clinton a Surprise Lecturer at Shalala’s Class
On a Presidents’ Day students will never forget, President Bill Clinton—whose administration was responsible for a number of health care achievements, from the Family and Medical Leave Act to dramatic improvements in public health—replaced UM President Donna E. Shalala as teacher for a day, lecturing to her class titled U.S. Health Care Crisis: The Politics of Health Care Reform. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
Cornel West Delivers Rousing Speech at Spring Convocation
Sandwiched between the visits of two U.S. presidents, Spring Convocation speaker Cornel West—Princeton University professor, civil rights activist, media commentator, bestselling author, poet, musician, and cultural icon—offered hundreds of students a rousing hour-and-a-half-long rumination on the body politic as it relates to race, class, democracy, and UM’s own place in civil rights-era history. Last Tuesday night’s event was part of the Unity in Diversity initiative to mark the 50th anniversary of desegregation at UM. The Center for the Humanities, United Black Students, and the Program in Africana Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences were involved in presenting the event. | more |
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FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Milk: Nature’s Perfect Food for Baby Cows, not Adult Humans
This seminar will provide a frank look at the problems associated with consuming cow’s milk. Forget thinking that dairy-industry advertising is based on legitimate science. Rather, consider that a multitude of studies suggests that not only is cow’s milk needless for health but it also has components that are detrimental to your health. | more
- Customer Service for the Professional | more
- Dependent Tuition Remission Requirements | more
- Working in a Team Environment | more
- Workshop on Bad Practices in Technology-Enhanced Learning | more
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UM PRESENTS
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich to Give Free Lecture
The Frost School of Music presents composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich as part of the 2011-2012 Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series. Zwilich will conduct a free lecture followed by a question-and-answer session on Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. | more |
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| Monday, February 27: Department of History Speakers Series: Race, Gender, and Regional Conflict in Brazil: The War of São Paulo, 1932 | more |
| Monday, February 27: Dialogues in Research Ethics Series: Is It Ethical to Choose for Patients? ‘Nudges’ in Research and Practice | more |
| Monday, February 27: Miller Center Lecture: Israel, the Mediterranean, and the EU | more |
| Monday, February 27: Biology Departmental Lecture: ‘Crows in the City’ | more |
| Tuesday, February 28: Urban Studies Lecture: The Challenge of Sustainable Urbanism in the 21st–Century City: Urban Mobility and Urban Access | more |
| Wednesday, February 29: Faculty Senate Meets | more |
| Wednesday, February 29: 'Judge Alex' Visits Miami Law | more |
| Wednesday, February 29: Biology Departmental Seminar: From Population Dynamics to Evolutionary Theory: Pathogen Systems as Case Studies | more |
| Wednesday, February 29: Miami Clinical and Translational Science Seminar Series | more |
| Wednesday, February 29: Cineforum – Italian Film Series: ‘Una Vita Tranquilla’ | more |
| Thursday, March 1: Changes in the Arab World: Implications for Israel and Western Security | more |
| Friday, March 2: Former Child Soldier to Speak at National Security and Armed Conflict Law Review Symposium | more |
| Friday, March 2: First Fridays Talks on Autism: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Treatments | more |
| Friday, March 2: Department of Philosophy Lecture: The Ethical Pluralist Challenge to Human Rights | more |
| Friday, March 2: iPad Exploration Class
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| Friday through Sunday, March 2-4: Cosford Screenings: Bullhead | Moon Child | Pater | 17 Girls |
| Sunday, March 4: Architecture of Havana's Art Schools | more |
| Monday, March 5: Noted Architect and Urban Planner Andres Duany to Lecture at School of Architecture | more |
| Monday, March 5: Save the Date: College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series: On the Impact of Graphene | more |
| Tuesday, March 6: School of Education to Screen ‘Race to Nowhere’ | more |
| Tuesday, March 6: Research Programs to Host Q&A Session | more |
| Wednesday, March 28: Save the Date: Women’s Commission Annual Awards Breakfast | more |
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