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MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
$4 Million Grant to Expand School Clinics, Create National Model
The Miller School of Medicine, in partnership with a handful of diverse and novel collaborators, has received a highly competitive $4 million federal Health Care Innovation Award to expand the services that 12,000 Miami-Dade County public school students receive through their school-based clinics—and save Medicaid far more than the grant investment. | more |
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Helene Fuld Health Trust Grant Fast-Tracks New Nurses into the Field
A generous grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust has allowed the University of Miami’s School of Nursing and Health Studies to establish a scholarship fund for students enrolled in the school’s accelerated B.S.N. program. | more
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Miami Law Adjuncts Fund Scholarships for Needy Students
Adjunct professors at the University of Miami School of Law have contributed more than $80,000 to the Adjunct Faculty Scholarship Fund, helping students defer the costs of preparing for the Florida Bar and realize their dream of becoming lawyers. | more |
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UNIVERSITY
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Honors UM, Ambassador Cobb
The University of Miami and Ambassador Charles "Chuck" Cobb, a member of the UM Board of Trustees, shared the spotlight on June 21 when the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce honored them at the Fifth Annual George Merrick Awards Dinner at the Biltmore Hotel. | more
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UNIVERSITY
UM Partners with Coral Gables for July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Colorful fireworks will once again fill the night skies over Coral Gables this Wednesday, July 4. The City of Coral Gables, University of Miami, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., the Biltmore Hotel, and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, along with several corporate citizens, are teaming up to help bring back the popular July 4th Fireworks Celebration. | more
• Two UM Parking Locations Available for Coral Gables July 4th Fireworks Celebration | more |
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SPORTS
Three Hurricanes Baseball Players Earn All-ACC Academic Recognition
Junior reliever E.J. Encinosa, veteran southpaw Eric Erickson, and sophomore standout AJ Salcines have been named to the 2012 Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team. | more
Former UM Hoops Star Achieves Basketball Supremacy
James Jones, who played basketball for the Miami Hurricanes from 1999 to 2003, has reached the pinnacle of his professional career, helping the hometown Miami Heat win an NBA Championship. | more |
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| Recently Retired UM Professor Paula Harper Passes Away | more
World's First In Utero Surgery to Remove Tumor Saves Unborn Child's Life | more
Miami Law Alumna Confirmed by Senate to Federal Bench | more
Kontsevich awarded Shaw Prize in the Mathematical Sciences | more
UM Bookstore Now Handles Personal Technology Retail Purchases | more
PEER Program Accepting Applications | more
Disclosure Profile System to Launch in July | more
Good Government Initiative Announces 2012 Class | more
Export Compliance Sessions | more
Get Tickets and Make Travel Plans for Big UM vs. Notre Dame Game | more
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On the Big Screen
Graduate students of the American University of Beirut view a big-screen image of UM President Donna E. Shalala as she speaks at their commencement ceremony on June 22. President Shalala was among three individuals who received honorary doctoral degrees at the graduation exercise. AUB President Peter Dorman introduced Shalala as an accomplished scholar and academic administrator who has “transformed universities and, in her government posts, has sought to improve the lives of millions, particularly targeting underserved communities in the United States and around the world.” | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
Robo Champs
Competing against 13 teams from 11 countries, the Department of Computer Science’s RoboCanes team recently placed second in 3D soccer simulation at the 2012 RoboCup in Mexico City. | more |
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Take Advantage of Free Computer Software Training in July and August
The User Support Services group offers free software training to University of Miami employees. Courses include Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Training is also offered for Adobe’s popular Photoshop and InDesign applications. | more
- Professional Development Courses for July | more
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LIBRARIES
Grant to Enhance Access to Pan Am Collection
A generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission will allow the University of Miami Libraries’ Special Collections division to enhance access to the Pan American World Airways Records, an extensive collection that offers an in-depth look at the growth and development of a modern aviation corporation. | more |
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UM PRESENTS
Humanities and Arts to Take Flight During Yearlong Celebration at UM
The University of Miami will showcase its commitment to the humanities and arts with a yearlong celebration of high-profile events featuring renowned authors and scholars and performances by guest artists. | more |
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TRANSPORTATION
Miller Road and San Amaro Drive Intersection Closed
As part of ongoing construction work on the west side of the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus, the intersection of Miller Road and San Amaro Drive is now closed. Crews will be working diligently over the coming weeks to have the intersection reopened for the start of the fall semester. | more |
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| Thursday, July 5: Ophthalmology Grand Rounds| more |
| Friday through Wednesday, July 6-11: Cosford Screenings: Americano | Corpo Celeste | Raymonda |
| Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 29: CAS Gallery Hosts the Ceramic League of Miami’s Members Exhibition| more |
| Friday, July 20: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Series: Insights into the Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain: From Cytochrome c Oxidase Assembly to Respirasome Biogenesis| more |
| Thursday, July 26: Collegetown UM Doctors Lecture Series: Aging Gracefully| more |
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