UNIVERSITY
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Student Activities Center
With more than 200 people in attendance, the University of Miami held a ceremonial groundbreaking on October 28 for its Student Activities Center. The state-of-the-art, 119,000-square-foot complex will include gathering places, programming space, a student organizations suite, retail outlets, and a new Rathskeller when it is completed in 2013. | more

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DOE Grant Benefits UM Engineering Students and Local Manufacturers
A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will help University of Miami College of Engineering students assist small and medium-sized local manufacturers in managing their energy requirements, reducing waste, and increasing productivity associated with manufacturing processes. The five-year grant was awarded to the University of Miami Industrial Assessment Center. | more

UNIVERSITY
Celebrate ’Canes Spirit Day on November 4; Homecoming Gets Under Way this Week
The Department of Auxiliary Services and its Division of Logo Licensing are organizing ’Canes Spirit Day, a University-wide promotion that encourages faculty, staff, alumni, and University of Miami supporters to wear orange and green on Friday, November 4 in celebration of the institution’s traditions and excellence. Meanwhile, Homecoming festivities get under way this week.

UNIVERSITY
Mural Chronicles UM’s History
Longer than an NBA basketball court and composed of more than 160 photographs, “The U: Dynamic History, Vibrant Traditions” chronicles UM’s history and the tenures of UM presidents from Bowman Foster Ashe to Donna E. Shalala. | more

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES
Seven Students Named 2011 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Finalists
Seven student nurses from UM’s School of Nursing and Health Studies have been nominated finalists for the 2011 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year in the categories of “Student Nursing” and “Rising Star.” | more

UNITED WAY
This year’s United Way campaign is well under way as departments, divisions, and units across the University host fundraising events that include bake sales, raffles, and more. Get involved in upcoming events:

• President’s Office “You Pick” Raffle | more
• Advancement United Way Fundraising Luncheon | more
• Finance and Treasury’s 2011 United Way Silent Auction | more
• Office of Student Account Services Raffle; Win a MacBook Pro, iPad2, or iTouch | more
• Division of Continuing and International Education Dessert Bake-Off Contest | more
• Information Technology Bake Sale on November 21 | more
• Purchasing Department's Third Annual Vendor Fair | more

SPORTS
Last Chance for 2011 Verizon Wireless Employee Day Football Tickets
Tickets for the Homecoming Day game versus Duke University on Saturday, November 5 at 3 p.m. at Sun Life Stadium—this year’s Verizon Wireless Employee Day football game—are going fast. This year’s Employee Day game will be bigger and better than ever with the addition of UM Employee Stadium Bucks, discounted parking for all participants, and a host of other employee-related promotions. | more

Dry Cleaning Service Opens in Whitten University Center
Miami-based Liberty Cleaners and Laundry has opened a drop-off location in UM’s Whitten University Center, giving faculty, staff, and students a convenient and affordable option for their dry cleaning and laundry needs. | more

Optimizing Your Health through Proper Nutrition and Exercise
Learn healthy eating habits and effective exercise routines to achieve optimal health. In this seminar, offered by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program in partnership with the Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine and the Medical Wellness Center, participants will learn how a whole-food, plant-based diet combined with a regular and intense exercise program can help them live healthy, disease-free lives. | more