December 23, 2008
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Emerald Bowl 2008

The UMAA congratulates the Miami Hurricanes football team on a great season! The Hurricanes are headed to the Emerald Bowl and the UMAA will be hosting the Official University of Miami Bowl Pregame Celebration for alumni and fans. The Official Pregame Celebration will feature a pep rally complete with the Band of the Hour, cheerleaders and Sebastian the Ibis. The event also includes a tailgate buffet, entertainment and commemorative spirit items.

Saturday, December 27, 2008
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)
Pete’s Tavern - ’Cane Zone
(next door to Pete’s Tavern)
128 King Street
San Francisco, California

Game tickets through the UMAA will only be available through the purchase of a game day package which includes a ticket to the pregame celebration and the game.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information on Emerald Bowl festivities or to register for the Official Pregame Celebration, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-866-862-5867 or 305-284-2872, or via e-mail at alumni@miami.edu, or visit the UMAA Emerald Bowl webpage.

Hurricane Club members, season ticket holders, alumni, or fans should visit www.hurricanesports.com or call 1-800-GOCANES for specific instructions on purchasing Bowl tickets only.

Premiere College Sports is your official Hurricanes travel provider! For more information or to purchase your land only packages, please call 1-800-924-9993 or visit www.hurricanesportstravel.com.

 

For the complete Emerald Bowl Press Release, please visit www.hurricanesports.com.

Holtz Children’s Hospital 58th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art

January 10 and 11

Coral Gables Campus

Holtz Children's Hospital Annual Beaux Arts FestivalOn the weekend of January 10 and January 11, 2009, the University of Miami will host the Holtz Children’s Hospital 58th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art on the main campus grounds surrounding the Lowe Art Museum. Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor exhibits of museum quality fine art, the weekend event offers visitors the opportunity to meet and talk with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment, and for the kids, a chance to make fun arts and crafts projects at the “Art Park” located inside the Children’s Pavilion on the back side of the Lowe.

The Beaux Arts Festival of Art is also special in that it features a “Student Artist Showcase” which judges and displays artwork submitted by middle school and high school students. Also, proceeds from the Festival of Art support the “Hands On” program, a Beaux Arts/Lowe program which provides field trips for underprivileged children throughout the Miami-Dade public school system to visit the Lowe museum.

Anyone interested in underwriting opportunities to support the Beaux Arts Festival of Art may contact beauxartsinfo@beauxartsmiami.org. The Beaux Arts Festival of Art is produced by Beaux Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports the Lowe Art Museum of the University of Miami and receives no commission for the sale of artwork.

TRACKING THE WORLD’S LARGEST SHARK

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Whale SharkThe University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and the Ocean Research and Education Foundation, have announced the roster of distinguished scientists and explorers who will speak in the 2009 Sea Secrets lecture series. The events, which are free and open to the public, are designed to provide insight and information about the oceans that cover two-thirds of our planet, and much of which, are still an enigma. Programs take place in the Rosenstiel School Auditorium, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, on Virginia Key, beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by The Lawrence J. and Florence A. De George Charitable Trust and the Charles N. and Eleanor Knight Leigh Foundation, Sea Secrets is designed for the South Florida non-scientific community. Tracking the World's Largest Shark is the first event scheduled for Sea Secrets in 2009.

Dr. Robert Hueter, Director, for the Center for Shark Research Mote Marine Laboratory will be presenting Tracking the World's Largest Shark. The whale shark is the world’s largest species of shark - actually the largest species of fish that has ever existed - and yet information is just coming to light on their numbers, behavior and ecology. Follow a collaborative U.S.-Mexico team of scientists and students as their research reveals the largest known aggregation of whale sharks off the coast of Mexico, and how they track these gentle behemoths on migrations that take them thousands of miles away, and plunging over a mile into the coldest depths of the sea. Learn about the threats that whale sharks face in the ocean today, some of which may surprise you.

For more information regarding this event, or the 2009 Sea Secrets lecture series, please contact Laura Bracken, Outreach Coordinator, at 305-421-4307 or via e-mail at lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu.

University of Miami Global Business Forum

January 15 and 16

Coral Gables Campus

UM Global ForumOn January 15 and 16, 2009, the School of Business Administration will host the University of Miami’s inaugural Global Business Forum. Entitled “Harnessing the Power of the Connected World,” this unique event will bring together top business leaders for two days of knowledge sharing about the connected world and its implications for businesses, governments and individuals.

The forum will feature prominent thought leaders who will share strategies for harnessing enhanced global connectivity for the benefit of both business and humankind. The scheduled keynote speakers include Muhtar Kent, president and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company; Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, former president of U.S. Trust Corporation, Bank of America Private Wealth Management; Arun Sarin, former CEO of Vodafone Group; Donna E. Shalala, president, University of Miami and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services; Jim Skinner, vice chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation; Frederick W. Smith, chairman and CEO of FedEx Corporation; and Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric Company.

Seating is limited and registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis. To learn more and to reserve your seat, visit www.bus.miami.edu/gbf.

 

Upcoming Events at the University of Miami

 
November 22 - January 18, 2009: The Lowe Art Museum presents CHARLES BIEDERMAN: A RETROSPECTIVE , an exhibition featuring paintings and mixed media constructions in a comprehensive look at the art of Charles Biederman, an important member of America’s constructivist movement, whose innovations trace the progress of geometric abstraction through nearly half a century. Organized by the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum. The Lowe Art Museum is located at the University of Miami at 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables.
For more information, call (305) 284-3535 or visit www.lowemuseum.org.

January 5 - 8: HARVARD BEATS YALE 29-29: Harvard Stadium, November 23, 1968: for the first time since 1909, the football teams of Harvard and Yale are undefeated as they meet for their final game. Yale is heavily favored, with Brian Dowling, its captain and quarterback. Harvard’s lineman is Tommy Lee Jones — Al Gore’s roommate. Producer, directer and editer Kevin Rafferty intercuts original footage with the hilarious, suspenseful recollections of the 50 men who played in what has become one of college football’s most famous games. For more information visit, www.cosfordcinema.com.

January 9 - 18: STRANDED: I'VE COME FROM A PLANE THAT CRASHED IN THE MOUNTAINS: In 1972, a Uruguayan rugby team took off on Flight 571 for a weekend in Chile. They never made it; instead, the plane crashed in the Andes. 12 passengers and crew members among the 45 people on board died on impact or soon thereafter. Another 5 died before daybreak the second day. The remaining passengers -- young, scared, injured -- did what they could and later what they had to, in order to survive. Stranded not only interviews the survivors of Flight 571 but also follows the survivors and their loved ones on a journey back to the crash site over 30 years later, and includes recreations of the flight and the struggles of the stranded youths. Directed by Gonzalo Arijon. For more information visit, www.cosfordcinema.com.
 

UM Presents

2009 University of Miami Hurricane Club Golf Tournament

Miami Hurricane Club Golf Tournament The 2009 University of Miami Hurricane Club Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009, at the Weston Hills Country Club, Weston, FL. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699 or click here for more information. Proceeds will benefit The Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund.

  

UMAA Pavers for the Holidays

Alumni Center Stone PaversHave yourself a Hurricanes-themed holiday by adding a personalized stone paver to your University of Miami Alumni Center currently in construction. Celebrate a graduation, milestone, or honor a classmate, family member or influential person in your life by creating a meaningful reminder of your affection for the University of Miami. A limited number of pavers are available, so be sure to reserve yours. All proceeds benefit the University of Miami Alumni Center. Visit www.miami.edu/alumnicenter to place your order.

2009 Ties and Scarves

IMMERSE YOURSELF: SPANISH IN 7 DAYS

January 10 to 16

Coral Gables Campus

Improve your Spanish in UM’s seven-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 seven days, and enjoy yourself at the same time! Classes meet daily, Saturday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. UM alumni are eligible for a 15% discount on the course tuition. Call (305) 284-4727, email alc.cstudies@miami.edu, or visit us at www.edmiami.com/7day. Ask for our ALUMNI discount when you call.

Annual Fund - Scholarships

Theodore Bikel in Sholom Aleichem: Laughter Through Tears - A Life of Stories with Music & Song

Jan. 28 thru Feb. 1

Parker Playhouse

Theodore Bikel in Sholom Aleichem

Sholom Aleichem, Yiddish literature's most beloved author, a writer who singularly spoke for an entire people, becomes both subject and muse when the acclaimed stage and screen actor Theodore Bikel taps into another creative genre to write this touching play, in which he also stars and sings. Playing Sholom Aleichem and many of his colorful characters, Bikel magically melds lives and times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings today. Complemented by an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe, sung in both English and Yiddish and performed onstage by internationally renowned musicians, Bikel offers exceptional insight into the life of this fascinating storyteller who wanted to be remembered only with laughter. Often called the Jewish Mark Twain, Sholom Aleichem, also a humorist, wrote the Tevye the Milkman stories that inspired "Fiddler on the Roof".

The Sue & Leonard Miller Center for Judaic Studies is pleased to offer you a 10% discount on tickets to this wonderful show. Please be sure when purchasing tickets to use the password LAUGHTER to receive this discount.

Click here for more information about "Sholom Aleichem: Laughter Through Tears".

The Sue & Leonard Miller Center for Judaic Studies

JCVD

January 2 to 4

Coral Gables Campus

Jean-Claude Van Damme

When the life of Jean-Claude Van Damme (JCVD) collides with the reality of a hold-up in Brussels, Belgium, suddenly the huge movie star turns into an ordinary guy, filled with fears, contradictions and hopes. How can he be up to the legend he has built? What can a film hero do when the gun pointed to his temple isn’t filled with blanks? JCVD finds himself at the turning point of his “hero” life. This film was imagined as a spiral adventure which starts off badly and ends even worse. When external conquests, movies, cash and fame aren’t worth anything compared to self-reconquest. Admission is $6 for all University of Miami alumni, faculty, and staff, and is free for students. General admission is $8. The film screens on Friday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3 at 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 4 at 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. For more information on this Cosford Cinema exclusive screening visit, www.cosfordcinema.com.

The University of Miami Alumni Association is proud to offer a classified ad section, available free to more than 150,000 members of the UMAA. Please visit www.miami.edu/ealumni for more information or to submit your free classified ads.

Automotive

 

Employment

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Personal Notes

 

Real Estate

Condo with wonderful sunsets on the Halifax River, Daytona Beach 1/1, walk to beach, shopping, restaurants, furnished. $129,000. FL Realtor owner 239-398-6728

1/1 Miami Deerwood condo for sale: $145,000 or best offer. Brand new kitchen with granite countertops and laminate wood flooring. New fixtures throughout with a walk-in closet, and an outside storage unit. Call 305-431-8119 for more information.

Real Estate Cont'd

North Ft Myers 3/2/2 fabulous home. 1739 sq ft. Lots of tile. Huge caged lanai. Family neighborhood. Close to I-75 & shopping. www.visualtour.com

For Sale or for Rent: Single Family Home (3/2). Lakefront within 15 minutes of the University of Miami Gables campus. For more information call: 305-274-1894.

Recreation

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Rentals

Waterfront 1BD/1.5BA IN Brickell Place has balcony, washer/dryer, parking, extra storage, 2 pools, gym, sauna, tennis & more. 1064 Sq Ft! $1300/mo. Beatriz Portela, Coldwell Banker R.E., 305-968-4759.

Brickell Studio Apartment in waterfront building! Central AC & tile floors. Includes water, cable, gym, sauna, 2 pools, tennis, parking, security & more. $950/month. Beatriz Portela, 305-968-4759.

For Sale or for Rent: Single Family Home (3/2, 2700 square feet). Lakefront. Within 15 minutes of the U. Miami Gables campus. Excellent School District. For more information call: 305-274-1894.

Grove Townhouse for Rent! 3 bedroom/3 story * Walk to Cocowalk * 5 min. from UM * new kitchen/granite counters/balconies/loft/ office /breakfast area/carport/ backyard. A MUST SEE! Brian: 305-338-0063.

Rentals Cont'd

Porta Di Oro unit available, conveniently located near downtown and south beach. Building has a pool, gym, entertainment room and study room. Call 786 619 4789.

VALENCIA APTS. Walk to UM Campus. Garden Level 1/1, with many amenities. For appt. call (305) 662-7399 or (305) 281-3841 MS. SMITH AVAILABLE NOW!

Efficiency, for single Male, PVT Entrance, Pkg. close to UM. $550/MTH 1 month dep. CALL 786-263-3892 Nelson OR 305-975-5904 Isiah.

MIAMI Law firm has ofc + sec area (326 sq. ft.) for rent. Near Court + Metrorail. $1,100. Shared recept. area, conf rm, kitchen, 24 hr sec + cleaning svce. 305.577.4905 or frf@fogelrubinfogel.com.

For Sale

Beautiful Pavlow large executive desk, return and credenza, great condition! $1,500 or best offer. Call 305.542.2997 or email rdulberg@aol.com.

Estate items, including furniture (danish modern), depression glass, wing chairs, linens, plates, crystal vases, old typewriter, lamps. email: northfield.314@gmail.com.

Business/Services

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