 |
 |
UNIVERSITY
Healthy ’Canes Employee Clinic Opens on Coral Gables Campus
The University of Miami celebrated the grand opening of its second Healthy ’Canes Employee Clinic, unveiling a walk-in urgent care facility that offers treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries and is part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System. | more |
 |
ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC
Study Links Dust to Increased Glacial Melting, Ocean Productivity
A University of Miami-led study has established a link between large dust storms on Iceland and glacial melting. Published in the March 2 issue of the journal Science, the study found that dust is both accelerating glacial melting and contributing important nutrients to the surrounding North Atlantic Ocean. | more |
|
 |
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Manakin Birds Associate with Close Relatives to Enhance Mating Success
In a study that sheds new light on the courtship rituals of some birds, University of Miami evolutionary biologist J. Albert Uy and collaborators have found that some male manakin birds are better at attracting females if they gather with close male kin rather than distant relatives. | more |
|
UNIVERSITY
John L. Bixby Appointed Vice Provost for Research
John L. Bixby, professor in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology and Neurological Surgery at the Miller School of Medicine and senior associate dean for graduate and postdoctoral studies, has been appointed vice provost for research, assuming a major role in which he will help shape UM’s research mission. | more |
|
SPORTS
Three Hurricanes Named To All-ACC Women’s Basketball Team
For the second straight season, the University of Miami has placed three players on the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Team. Seniors Shenise Johnson and Riquna Williams once again earned first-team honors, while junior guard Stefanie Yderstrom represents the ’Canes on the third team. | more
Notre Dame, Florida State Highlight UM’s 2012 Football Schedule
A midseason matchup against the Fighting Irish and important home games versus Virginia Tech and Florida State are just some of the highlights of the University of Miami’s 2012 football schedule. | more |
|
 |
| CLAS to Host ‘Asia and Latin America in the 21st Century’ | more
A Week of Cuban Culture Gets Under Way at UM | more
UM to Host World Kidney Day Awareness Event | more
Put a Personal 'Spin' on Cancer Awareness and Help Raise Funds for Sylvester | more
Spring Into Art 2012 Celebrates the Lowe's 60th Anniversary | more
Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute Announces 2012-13 Developmental Grant Program | more
Events Marking 50th Anniversary of Desegregation at UM Continue | more
Beaux Arts Children’s Pavilion Now Enrolling Campers for Spring Art Camp | more
Learn More about UM’s Bachelor of General Studies Program at Open House Sessions | more
Center for Prevention Implementation Methodology Accepting Pilot Study Applications | 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
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
Conflict of Interest Seminars and Training Being Offered | more
|
| |
|
|
 |
 |
Debating Changes in the Arab World
“Changes in the Arab World: Implications for Israel and Western Security” was the topic of discussion at a UM Global Affairs Lecture on March 1. The event, held at UM’s Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, featured a panel discussion with José María Aznar, center, former president of Spain, and several founding members of the Friends of Israel Initiative that he chairs. UM President Donna E. Shalala moderated the discussion. | more |
|
|
 |
FREEZE FRAME
Naval Community Turns Out for Screening of ‘Act of Valor’
With former and active-duty Navy SEALs in attendance, UM screened the action flick Act of Valor on February 21 at the Cosford Cinema. Made in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, the film stars real-life SEALs in sequences filmed with live ammo. The screening raised almost $9,000, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Navy SEAL Foundation, an organization that provides immediate and ongoing support to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. Above: Among those attending the screening were, from left, Rear Admiral Thomas L. Brown, commander, Special Operations Command South; Joseph D. Kernan, vice admiral, United States Navy, and deputy commander, U.S. Southern Command; businessman and community leader Raul Mas, who helped arrange the screening; Juan Carlos G. Del Valle, UM assistant vice president of government and community relations; and Sergio M. Gonzalez, UM senior vice president for University Advancement and External Affairs.
| more |
|
|
|
FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Incur Eligible Expenses for 2011 Health Care Flexible Spending Account by March 15
Faculty and staff who enrolled in a 2011 Health Care Flexible Spending Account may continue to incur eligible expenses through March 15. Expenses incurred after March 15 will not be reimbursed. | more
- Peer Coaching | more
- Working in a Team Environment | more
- Milk: Nature's Perfect Food for Baby Cows, not Adult Humans | more
- Dependent Tuition Remission Requirements | more
- Workshop on Bad Practices in Technology-Enhanced Learning | more
|
|
 |
UM PRESENTS
Celebrated Conductor Joseph Silverstein to Give Free Master Class
The Frost School of Music presents conductor Joseph Silverstein as part of the 2011-2012 Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series. In a free master class on Tuesday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Gusman Concert Hall, Silverstein will illuminate the practices of the Baroque era as well as the brilliance of one of the world’s most beloved composers, Johann Sebastian Bach. | more |
|
 |
| Monday, March 5: EU Center Lecture: The European Union’s Relations with the United States: Trends, Cooperation, and Conflicts | more |
| Monday, March 5: EU Center Lecture: The Euro and the Dollar: A Special Global Dimension of EU-United States Relations | more |
| Monday, March 5: Biology Departmental Seminar Series: Coordination of Spinal Cord Specification, Differentiated, and Growth Processes by CDX Transcription Factors | more |
| Monday, March 5: Noted Architect and Urban Planner Andres Duany to Lecture at School of Architecture | more |
| Monday, March 5: College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series: On the Impact of Graphene | more |
| Tuesday, March 6: Hussman Institute-Bascom Palmer Joint Lecture: Translational Opportunities in Ophthalmic Genetics | more |
| Tuesday, March 6: American Studies Program Spring Speaker Series: Gilgamesh on Three Continents | more |
| Tuesday, March 6: Human Genetics and Genomics Seminar Series: Genetic Approaches to Understanding Auditory Function | more |
| Tuesday, March 6: School of Education to Screen ‘Race to Nowhere’ | more |
| Tuesday, March 6: Research Programs to Host Q&A Session | more |
| Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6-7: UM Wellness Centers to Hold Pep Rallies for Corporate Run/Walk | more |
| Wednesday, March 7: Miami Clinical and Translational Science Seminar Series | more |
| Thursday, March 8: Biostatistics Clinic: Why You Need to Understand Consort When Planning a Clinical Trial | more |
| Thursday, March 8: World Kidney Day Awareness Event | more |
| Friday, March 9: Spring Into Art | more |
| Tuesday, March 13: Pediatric Grand Rounds: What is the O2 We Should Strive to Go To? An Oxygenation Investigation | more |
| Saturday, March 17: Brain Fair to Feature Activities for Kids of all Ages | more |
| Tuesday, April 3: Save the Date: SEEDS Annual Networking Dinner with the President | more |
| Thursday, April 26: Save the Date: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day | more |
| Wednesday, March 28: Save the Date: Women’s Commission Annual Awards Breakfast | more |
| |
|
To browse more medical-related seminars, grand rounds, lectures, and workshops, please click here. |
|
|
