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UNIVERSITY
Study Assesses Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Among Hispanics
A multicenter study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found important differences in risk factors for heart attack and stroke among Hispanics of different origins living in the United States. | more |
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ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
Satellite Data Could Help Predict Volcanic Eruptions
New research by UM scientists shows that volcanoes “inflate” prior to erupting due to magma rising beneath the surface—a deformation that can be detected using satellites. | more |
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MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Donor and Patient Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Tissue
In a study that could help advance the field of regenerative medicine for years to come, the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the Miller School of Medicine has found that mesenchymal stem cells, whether from patients or donors, can treat people whose hearts were previously damaged and scarred after a heart attack. | more |
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UNIVERSITY
Southcom’s Second in Command to Deliver Keynote Address at Veterans Day Tribute
Vice Admiral Joseph D. Kernan, military deputy commander of U.S. Southern Command, will be the keynote speaker at UM’s Veterans Day Tribute on Monday, November 12 at 10 a.m. at The Rock. | more |
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TeamUM Needs Your Help to Reach 2012 United Way Campaign Goal
The University is at the midway point of its 2012 United Way campaign, but your help is still needed to reach the $1.2 million goal. For those who have not yet contributed to TeamUM, please make your gift today. | more
United Way Leadership Donor John Pepper is Proud to Give
John Pepper, an emergency manager in the Security Department at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, is one of many employees who are making a difference in the TeamUM United Way campaign. | more
• 2012 United Way Silent Auction Hosted by Department of Finance and Treasury | more
• School of Communication United Way Raffle for a Kindle Fire HD | more |
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’CANES IN THE COMMUNITY
Preventive Health Care Pioneers Serve Community through Family Intervention Program
Funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has allowed Miller School of Medicine preventive health care pioneers Guillermo “Willy” Prado and Hilda Pantin to serve thousands of Miami-Dade families. | more |
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SPORTS
Women’s Basketball Team Prepares to Take On National Power Tennessee
Led by 2010-11 National Coach of the Year Katie Meier, the University of Miami women’s basketball team battles the Tennessee Lady Vols on Sunday, November 18 at 2:05 p.m. in the BankUnited Center. All UM employees can purchase $2 tickets to the game by presenting their UM ID (’Cane Card) at the BankUnited Center ticket office. | more
• Vote for Sebastian as Capital One Mascot of the Year | more |
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| Researchers Identify Gene that Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease | more
School of Communication Dean Sends Message of Support to Students, Alumni Affected by Hurricane Sandy | more
Winners of Gaubatz Competition Announced | more
2012-13 Fact Finder Now Available | more
UMAA Accepting Nominations for Alumni Awards Ceremony | more
Director of Inclusion Programs Wins Advocate of the Year Award | more
Faculty Research Mentors Needed | more
Registration for 2013 InterSession Courses has begun | more |
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Riders Inspire Hope at Third Dolphins Cycling Challenge
Hundreds of riders took to the roads across three counties from November 3-4 to participate in the third Dolphins Cycling Challenge, an event that raises funds for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s lifesaving research and treatment programs. One of the cyclists was J. David Pitcher Jr. (above), an associate professor of orthopaedics, who completed a 30-mile ride from Fort Lauderdale to Sun Life Stadium on a recumbent bicycle—towing his 17-year-old patient, Lazaro Cordero, who lost a leg to osteosarcoma, the entire way. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
Women United
Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn (top) gave the keynote address at the 12th Annual United Way Women’s Leadership Breakfast on November 7 in UM’s BankUnited Center, urging the more than 1,300 women in attendance to unite and help advance causes that support the community. At the event, longtime philanthropist Sue Miller (above, center) received the United Way Worldwide 2012 National Tocqueville Award from Harve A. Mogul, president and CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade. The award recognizes Miller as a philanthropic leader and volunteer champion who has devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes, and inspired others to do likewise. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
Engineering Students Take Flight at Red Bull Flugtag Miami
With a 10-foot-long, fixed-wing aircraft themed after the popular smartphone video game Angry Birds, a team of College of Engineering students won the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Red Bull Flugtag Miami. | more |
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Service Excellence Distinguishes UM Brand
In this second installment in a series of six articles penned by institutional leaders to introduce enhancements to the performance management process, Joe Natoli, senior vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer, writes about striving for “service excellence” to enhance the UM brand. | more
• IT Security Tip: U.S. Bank Accounts Threatened by Trojan Malware | more
• Relaxation Training | more
• Free Flu Shots Available for UM Faculty and Staff | more
• Take Advantage of Free Computer Software Training in November and December | more |
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An Evening with Actor Stephen Root
One of today’s most prolific and chameleonic actors, Stephen Root, who gained cult-hero status with his portrayal of the put-upon Milton in Office Space, will discuss his experiences in film and television and his approach to bringing a dazzling variety of characters to vivid life in this special presentation, which will be held Tuesday, November 13 at the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse. The presentation will include clips from some of Root’s many roles and a talk with Henry Fonte, chair of UM’s Department of Theatre Arts. | more
Girls vs. Boys: A New Rock Musical
The Department of Theatre Arts and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts are partnering on a brash new rock musical. Girls vs. Boys, playing through November 18 in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House), is a captivating, dramatic story about the struggles of teen life set to a rocking, soul-baring score. | more
Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Prints and Objects
Surrounded Islands in Biscayne Bay. Wrapped Sydney Opera House. The Running Fence of Sonoma and Marin Counties. Many people have seen the pictures; now art enthusiasts can see the drawings and sketches that helped create those famous works. This exhibition, now on view at the Lowe Art Museum, features more than 130 original numbered editions of prints and objects by Christo and photographic editions by Wolfgang Volz of works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. | more |
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