LOWE ART MUSEUM
A Boost for the Lowe: Generous Gift Provides Critical Support for Museum
A generous gift from Friends of Art will help the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum continue to provide advanced art education and appreciation throughout the local community and the United States. | more

UNIVERSITY
SEEDS to Host National Expert on Racial and Gender Achievement Gaps
Scientists and Engineers Expanding Diversity and Success (SEEDS) will host Valerie Purdie-Vaughns, a nationally recognized expert on racial and gender achievement gaps in academic and corporate institutions. The Columbia University researcher will present “Unconscious Bias in the 21st Century and Its Impact on Diversity and Inclusiveness” at two seminars on November 17 and 18. | more

UNIVERSITY
Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebrates Innovation
Universities and organizations from more than 100 countries will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, from November 14-18. The University of Miami’s Launch Pad will celebrate the week with more than 20 events involving hundreds of entrepreneurs in technology, fashion, entertainment, law, the sciences, trade, and more. Events will include the popular Elevator Pitch Contest Finale and a talk by Internet mogul J.R. Ridinger, among others. | more

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:

• Medical Campus Facilities United Way Raffle | more
• President’s Office “You Pick” Raffle | 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
• Document Services and Solutions United Way Raffle | more

Open Enrollment Survey Closes November 18
The annual Open Enrollment period was a success, with more than 86 percent participation and more than 10,000 employees electing coverage for 2012. Each year Benefits Administration strives to enhance the Open Enrollment communication process. To help improve benefits communications and enhance the Open Enrollment experience, please take the time to answer a short five-question online survey. | more

SPORTS
Lane Carico Collects CoSIDA Volleyball Academic Accolades
University of Miami All-America outside hitter Lane Carico has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America’s Academic All-District Volleyball Team for 2011-2012.

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