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MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Scientists Develop Oxygen-Generating Biomaterial to Improve Islet Survival
Scientists at the Diabetes Research Institute have developed a revolutionary technique to provide critical oxygen to insulin-producing cells after transplantation, ensuring their long-term survival and inching closer to a cure for type 1 diabetes. | more |
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UNIVERSITY
Family Weekend with the Miami Marlins Set for April 27, 28, and 29
Get ready for a family weekend at the park like no other. In appreciation of the dedication and outstanding work of University of Miami employees, the president and the provost will host Family Weekend with the Miami Marlins on Friday, April 27; Saturday, April 28; and Sunday, April 29 at the new 37,000-seat Marlins Park in Little Havana. Ticket distribution starts today. | more |
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ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
Arctic Expedition Could Shed New Light on Global Climate Change
Led by a University of Miami scientist, a multinational team of researchers will travel to the Arctic Ocean aboard polar icebreakers to conduct experiments that could lead to a better understanding of the effects of global climate change in the region. | more |
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art to Lecture at UM
Johnnetta B. Cole, director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, will present “My Love Affair with Art” on Friday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum, the College of Arts and Sciences Center for the Humanities has announced. | more |
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Study Finds that Facebook and Twitter Symbols Subconsciously Influence Online Buying Decisions
A study conducted by the School of Business Administration and others has revealed that the display of a social media icon such as a Facebook “Like” button or a Twitter symbol on a shopping website increases the likelihood that consumers will buy some products and reduces the likelihood that they will buy others.| more |
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SPORTS
Men’s Basketball Team Faces Minnesota Tonight in NIT Second Round
With its 66-50 win over Valparaiso last Wednesday, the University of Miami men’s basketball team has advanced to the second round of the 2012 National Invitation Tournament and will face the Minnesota Gophers tonight, March 19, at 9 p.m. at BankUnited Center. | more
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| Ponce de Leon Boulevard Gets New Look with Addition of Alexander Palms | more
Women’s Commission Celebrates Contributions of Women to UM | more
UM Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society Accepting Nominations | more
UMeNET to be Upgraded | more
CLAS to Host ‘Asia and Latin America in the 21st Century’ | more
School of Education Students Honored by Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews | more
Office of the Controller Adds Key Position | more
Business Development Program Announces New ‘Vendor in the Spotlight’ | more
Graduate Student and Kiteboarder Patrick Rynne Spearheads New Film Project | 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
New Pell Grant Eligibility Limits | more
Judges Needed for Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Forum | more
Wish Upon a Cure at Relay for Life | more
Applications Being Accepted for Genetic Analysis of Complex Human Diseases Course | more |
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Ready to Lead
Four University of Miami employees have been honored for completing UM’s Leadership Academy Emerging Leader Program, an initiative that prepares high-performing individual contributors for the transition to leadership roles. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
UAE Ambassador Discusses Bilateral Relations with the U.S.
United Arab Emirates Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, right, and U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who chairs of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, discussed U.S. and UAE bilateral relations at a forum held on March 9 at the University of Miami. | more |
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Nursing Mother Rooms Now Available across the University
In its continuing effort to foster a family-friendly environment, the University of Miami is pleased to announce the opening of dedicated rooms on all UM campuses to support nursing mothers upon their return to work.| more
New Gables One Café Opens Today; Grand Opening Celebration Set for March 26
GOT Spot Featuring Rose’s Café, a new dining option for University of Miami employees, opens today on the first floor of Gables One Tower, offering a menu chock full of healthy fare. At the new eatery’s grand opening celebration on Monday, March 26 at 12 p.m., guests can sample cuisine and find out who won the “Name the Wrap and Salad” contest. | more
- Information Security Awareness Update: Tax Season Is Here and So Are the Scams | more
- Deadline to File Claims for 2011 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account is March 31 | more
- TIAA-CREF Financial Education Workshops for Women | more
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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 |
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| Monday, March 19: Biology Departmental Seminar: Comparative Development, Gene Expression, and Life History Diversity in Sipuncula | more |
| Tuesday, March 20: Department of Philosophy Lecture Series: Liability and Assignability | more |
| Wednesday, March 21: Faculty Senate Meeting | more |
| Thursday, March 22: Miller Center Lecture: Can Israel Be Both Jewish and Democratic? Israel’s Identity Crisis | more |
| Thursday, March 22: Department of Philosophy Lecture: Indexicals and Barriers to Implication | more |
| Thursday, March 22: Miami Area Geriatric Education Center to Host Life in the 3rd Third: Understanding the Oldest Elders | more |
| Thursday, March 22: Modern Languages and Literatures Lecture: Inheriting the Avant-Garde | more |
| Friday, March 23: CHP Panel Discussion: Security Challenges in the Americas | more |
| Friday, March 23: Biology Departmental Seminar: Amphibian Decline in the New World Tropics: A Tragedy in Three Acts | more |
| Sunday, March 25: Jody's Couture for the Cancer Cure | more |
| Monday, March 26: Department of History Speakers Series: Medieval History Meets Geopolitics: Judaism, Christianity, Islam | more |
Monday, March 26: Designing for Diversity: Affordable Housing for America’s Changing Demographic | more |
| Monday, March 26: Genetic Linkage Pioneer to Present Lecture on Family-Based Association Studies | more |
| Tuesday, March 27: Constructions of Islamic Masculinity: From Hedonist to Chaste Representations | more |
| Tuesday, March 27: Intellectual Property Strategy and Licensing Launches ‘idea 2 INNOVATION Series’ with Presentation on Scientific Patents | more |
| Wednesday, March 28: Physicist and Novelist Alan Lightman to Lecture | more |
| Wednesday, March 28: Women’s Commission Annual Awards Breakfast | more |
| Thursday, March 29: CHP Panel Discussion: Trade, Politics, and Immigration in Central America | more |
| Friday, March 30: 20th Annual Bioethics Conference | more |
| Monday, April 2: Third Annual Edible Books Festival | more |
| Tuesday, April 3: SEEDS Annual Networking Dinner with the President | more |
| Tuesday, April 3: HIV Symposium: Treatment as Prevention: Controlling the AIDS Epidemic through Antiretroviral Therapy | more |
| Wednesday, April 4: Spring Graduate Faculty Meeting | more |
| Thursday, April 19: Save the Date: College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series: Deborah J. Nightingale | more |
| Thursday, April 26: Save the Date: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day | more |
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