February 26 , 2008

2008 Senior Showcase 2008

Monday, March 10, 2008

8:30 p.m. - West Bank Cafe, New York City

Join the University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts for the Senior Showcase 2008, a cabaret featuring performances by the senior class. The showcase will be held at the West Bank Cafe at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42nd St. in New York City. Please RSVP to Anton Briones at 630.788.7161 or brioanton@aol.com.

New Deans Tour TO Visit Philadelphia and New York

March 18-20, 2008

Deans Berg and KahnThe University of Miami Alumni Association is pleased to invite all alumni and friends to a series of New Deans Receptions, March 18, in Philadelphia, and March 19 & 20 in New York City.

The March 18 reception, will be at The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street, at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature Shelton G. Berg, Dean of the Frost School of Music, and Barbara E. Kahn, Dean of the School of Business Administration.

On March 19, alumni and friends have the opportunity to meet and hear Dean Kahn at 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott Eastside in New York City, or on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, Long Island, NY. 

Business attire is requested for all events. Join us for an opportunity to meet and interact with these new University leaders and hear their vision for UM’s future. For more information or to RSVP please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-866-UMALUMS (862-5867) or 305-284-2872 or via e-mail at alumni@miami.edu.

Learn Spanish for Spring Break

March 8-14, 2008

Take advantage of spring break to improve your Spanish in UM’s 7-day Intensive Spanish program. This immersion-style Spanish program is a full-time, week-long program for all levels of learners. You can boost your Spanish language skills dramatically in just 7 days, and enjoy yourself at the same time! Classes meet daily, Saturday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. UM alumni are eligible for a 15% discount on the course tuition! Call 305-284-2752, email alc.cstudies@miami.edu, or visit us at www.edmiami.com/7day.

Mini 'Canes Recreational Sports Camp

Beginning June 9

Coral Gables Campus

Registration for the popular Mini 'Canes Recreational Sports Camp at the Coral Gables Wellness Center is open now!. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 through 12. Daily activities vary from swimming lessons to arts and crafts. All activities take place inside the Wellness Center and on the Yaron intramural field located directly behind the Wellness Center. The camp offers four, two-week sessions with the first session starting Monday, June 9. Before-care and after-care are also available. To register, visit the Wellness Center, room 210, between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 305-284-8510 or log on to the web site for all camp information and forms.

Upcoming Events at the University of MIami

January 13 - March 30: Dive into the Past: An Exhibit on the Little Salt Spring Archeological Site at the Florida Aquarium. Sponsored in part by the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Visit www.flaquarium.org for more info.

February 16 - March 30: Women Only! exhibit of contemporary women artists at the Lowe Art Museum. Visit www.miami.edu/lowe for more information.

February 20 - March 2: The America Play & Mad Forest, presented by the Department of Theatre Arts. Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. Visit www.miami.edu/ring for showtimes and ticket prices.

February 25 - March 5: World Press Photo '07 exhibit. Common Ground Courtyard, UM School of Communication. Sponsored by the School of Communication and the Knight Center for International Media. Visit www.com.miami.edu for more information.

February 29:Dave Leibman in concert. Gusman Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $15 general admission. Visit www.music.miami.edu for more information.

March 2: Three Pianists, Two Pianos: Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg, Tian Ying, and J.B. Floyd perform Tchaikovsky, Brahams and Cole Porter. 5 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall. Free admission.

March 5: Celebration in honor of Prof. Bernard Oxman, "The United States and the Future of International Law". 5:30 lecture, with reception following. Lowe Art Museum. RSVP to 305-284-2394 or mrussell@law.miami.edu.

March 6: Annual Law Alumni Association Palm Beach Judicial Reception. 5:30 p.m. at the Governor's Club, Palm Beach. $15 per person. Sponsored by Lexus/Nexus. RSVP to 1-866-99UMLAW or alumni@law.miami.edu.

March 20: Friends of the Gifford Arboretum present Celebrate the Restoration of the Arboretum, tour by John Cozza. 6 p.m., followed by the 20th annual John C. Gifford Lecture, Weeds in Paradise at 7 p.m. by Judy Denslow. Visit www.bio.miami.edu/arboretum for more information.

April 16 - 26: Guys and Dolls, the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre season finale. For show times and ticket information, visit www.miami.edu/ring.

UM Presents

Calling all ACC Basketball Fans!

Friday, March 14, 2008

Get ready for non-stop action at the 2008 University Day, an exclusive event held at the Charlotte Convention Center on Friday, March 14, 2008.  University Day will immediately follow Game 6 of the ACC Tournament, however, you do not need a game ticket to attend University Day!  Open to a limited number of fans - get the VIP treatment, while receiving some of the Queen City’s renowned southern hospitality. 

University Day tickets are $40 per person and include dinner.  Tickets are limited so RSVP now!  Tickets must be purchased before March 7th. To RSVP or for more information, please contact the University of Miami Athletic ticket office at 1-800-GO-CANES.

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Make Your Resolutions Stick

Wellness Center Specials

Many of us start the new year off with the promise to take better care of ourselves, exercising more, eating healthier or controlling stress. The Wellness Center, with locations on the Coral Gables and the Miller School of Medicine campuses makes it easy to keep those promises. In addition to the traditional recreation and fitness activities (cardio and weight machines; basketball, racquetball, and squash courts; indoor pool, etc.) the Wellness Center offers cooking classes; wellness seminars to include breathing workshops, weight management, and meditation; the highly successful smoking cessation program called BeSmokeFree; massage therapy, and much more. Many of the programs offered at the Wellness Center are free and open to everyone. However, membership to the Wellness Center is exclusive to UM affiliates —students, faculty, staff, and alumni. For more information, log on to the Wellness Center website or call the membership office at 305-284-8540.

If you would like to receive a complimentary one-day guest pass to the Coral Gables Wellness Center, please e-mail wellnesscenter@miami.edu and include your name, date of graduation, school or college you graduated from, and your mailing address. This offer expires February 29, 2008.

'Cane Connections

Career Tools

The University of Miami Alumni Association is proud to offer a classified ad section, available free to more than 147,000 members of the UMAA. Please visit www.miami.edu/ealumni for more information or to submit your free classified ads.

Animals

South Florida Siberian Husky Rescue – from pups to seniors looking for loving homes. Make adoption your first option. Go to www.sibrescue.com

Automotive

1940 LaSalle 52 series Coupe, 2 door, painted and completely rewired 2007 $34,500.00
Contact Noel E.A. Baker MA 63 at 954 491 4242.

South Miami - 2001 BMW 525i automatic 49,000m $12,700 good condition, power windows, locks,seats,sunroof call 305.970.8199

Employment

Alumnus looking for placement. http://www.hiremikej.com/

Functional & tech. SAP Banking Consultant. Analyze cust. Bus. objectives map to SAP processes. Develop specs and modifications meet cust requirements, objectives. Info:maylen.blardonis@ifb-group.com

JOB PLACEMENT OFFICER Minimum Requirements: Associate degree. Bilingual, computer skills, excellent oral/written communication skills. Please send resume to lbarcelo@fnc.edu

Computers

Computer problems hurting your productivity? Let us get you working again! Hardware, software, networking, and wireless. Call Wendy at Pride PC, 954-682-2012 for a complimentary consultation.

Instruction

Personal Notes

Real Estate

Home in beautiful Lake Mary, Florida. 4BR, 3 1/2BA, lake and golf course frontage, swimming pool, 2,661 sq. ft.  A "wow" house.  $529,000.  407-710-4014.

THE METROPOLITAN ON BRICKELL: Elegant 2BD/2BA w/Bay & city views, marble floors, plasma TV & surround sound, 2 balconies & 2 parking spaces. $469,000. Beatriz Portela, Coldwell Banker, 305-968-4759.

Real Estate Cont'D

2/2 in Villa Rustica condos. 1,106 sq. ft. lst floor corner unit. Gated comm. with pool, tennis court, and playground. Convenient location. Prices to sell at 194,900. For more info call 954-629-6549.

30 Minutes South Of San Francisco - Quaint Town Of Half Moon Bay. Rare Park/Beach Front Property - Unobstructed Ocean Views. www.736pilarcitosavenue.com

CollegeTownLiving.com helps UM alumni, students & employees find a place to live around the University community! Most of our services are ABSOLUTELY FREE! Visit us at www.CollegeTownLiving.com

$237K Luxury 1 Bed/1 Bath Condos for Sale at The Aston! Full Amenity, Great Views, All Upgraded. Water/Cable/Internet. 3000 Coral Way, Miami. RE/MAX – C. Schwartz. 305-444-7111 or www.CTLHomes.com

Beautiful 3/2.5 townhouse in exclusive Kendall Breeze has 1 car garage and landscaped backyard lot premium larger then standard. Pics avail on request 305-437-1865 or 786-877-8971

Luxury 2B/2B One Miami Bayfront Condo, 41st floor dwntwn. Spectacular views: Biscayne Bay and Miami Circle. Granite counters, stainless appliances, imported tile. 435K 305 282-2081.

VALENCIA CONDO: like new 2/2 w/2 master bedrooms, granite counters, GE Profile appliances, washer/dryer, 2 parking spaces & gym. Close to UM. $302,500. Beatriz Portela, Coldwell Banker, 305-968-4759.

3/2 , 2 car garage, 2K sf home, covered patio over looking large pool and yard.10,600 lot, great neighborhood 2 miles from UM. New roof,windows,kitchen,baths. $630K for sale 305-970-8199.

Recreation

Need a speaker? Certified Handwriting Analyst will entertain your group and show how our handwriting can reveal hidden personality traits.Call Carol 305-692-7714,email. yoursecrets@bellsouth.net

Rentals

Bahamas house rental .. Tommibahama ... Eleuthera breathtaking view with your own private lagoon. see www.tommibahama.com tom d PHD 69

Rentals Cont'd

Peaceful, Spacious and Remodeled 2/2 villa available 2/1/08 just a few minutes drive to Campus, G. Grove, Downtown. Utilities and Cable included. Call 305-808-5055 (W) or 786-663-9342 (Cell)

2 BR/2 BA Condo in Kings Point/Delray Beach. Updated AC and appliances. Access to clubhouses, swimming pools and golf courses. Price negotiable.

Home 2000 sf 3/2 , 2 car garage, covered patio over looking large pool and yard.10,600 lot, great neighborhood 2 miles from UM. $2450 mo. or $ 630K for sale call 305-970-8199.

1B/1B Condo near UM, Brand New Bldg, Travertine Porcelain Floors, Gourmet Kitchen 14th floor (Gym & Pool). The Roads 404-732 2014 www.nordicacondos.com

Spacious 2 Story Kendall Loft- 3br / 2bath +Den. Clean recently updated. Email me for information at iburbano@msn.com. Available for March '08.

For Sale

Business/Services

BAD CREDIT?????? WE CAN HELP YOU WITH: credit repair, consolidate your bills, possibly get you an unsecured Credit Card. Call Credit Services at 305-899-9393.

Full Service Interior Design Firm specializing in Hotel & Resort Design. Noel E.A. Baker MA 63 at 954 491 4242. President's Circle Members www.HospitalityInteriorDesign.com

Professional Organizing Services including clutter control, filing systems and time management. Call Tasks Unlimited 305-379-6761

Portraits Photography: Families, moms, babies, corporate, editorials. Visit our website at www.primoliphoto.us. Call us for more informaiton: 305-608-6746. We have different packages.

Wanted

VOLUNTEER to read aloud to a child as a Power Lunch Mentor. The commitment is one hour a week, but has a profound impact on a child. Email paul@everybodywinssouthflorida.org to get involved.