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February 24, 2009
A Beloved Leader, A Treasured Legacy
Friday, February 27
Coral Gables Campus
The University of Miami will host a memorial tribute to
Henry King Stanford, (1916 - 2009)
third President of the University of Miami
this Friday, February 27, 2009, 3 p.m. at the
Storer Auditorium of the
School of Business Administration.
Henry King Stanford served as president of the University of Miami from 1962 to 1981. During his tenure, the University grew dramatically in distinction and diversity—while Dr. Stanford’s unique warmth and infectious enthusiasm inspired a host of indelible memories.
Please join us for a special celebration honoring Henry King Stanford’s extraordinary
leadership and enduring legacy to the University of Miami community.
If you would like to share your remembrances about Dr. Stanford, please click
here.
A reception will follow the memorial service and valet parking will be
available.
RSVP to the University of Miami Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@miami.edu or 1-866-UMALUMS (862-5867).
UMAA NATIONAL TOUR FEATURING KIRBY HOCUTT
Atlanta, March 11 and Chicago, March 17
 The University of Miami Alumni Association is pleased to invite all alumni and friends to meet and welcome Kirby Hocutt, Director of Athletics, on March 11th in Atlanta and on March 17th in Chicago. Hocutt joined the University of Miami in June of 2008 from Ohio University where he served as the athletic director since 2005. He comes to us with over 17 years experience in intercollegiate athletics, including five as a student-athlete.
The Atlanta reception will be at the City Club of Buckhead, 3343 Peachtree Drive, Suite 1850, Atlanta, Georgia, at 6:30 p.m.
The Chicago reception will be at The Metropolitan Club, 255 South Wacker Drive, 66th Floor, Chicago, Illinois, at 6:30 p.m.
Special guest, Barbara E. Kahn, Dean of the School of
Business Administration, will introduce Hocutt at both events.
Business attire is requested for these events. Join us for an opportunity to meet and interact with this new University leader and hear his 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.
2009 Black Student Scholarship Reception
Tuesday, March 3
Lowe Art Museum
Join the Black Alumni Society and the Woodson Williams Marshall Association as they honor this year’s scholarship recipients for their academic achievements, leadership, and community service. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum. Tony Coley, B.H.S. ’97, President and CEO of Colonial Bank and former linebacker for the Hurricanes, will be the featured speaker. Following the program, we invite you to stay for a networking reception.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-866-UM-ALUMS (862-5867) or 305-284-2872 or via e-mail at alumni@miami.edu.
The Center on Aging: “The Impact of Modern Communication Technologies at Work”
February 27 and March 4
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
The Center on Aging in conjunction with the
Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement are hosting
a series of group discussions on the topic of impact of modern communication
technology at work for older adults. The purpose of these discussions is
to gather perceptions on the usage of modern communication technologies and
the impact of these technologies on communication with co-workers and job demands
and job stress.
Sessions will be held on February 27 and March 4 at the Mental Health Building, RM 3208, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at noon. Light lunch will be served.
Seats are limited. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Chin Chin Lee at 305-355-9062 or clee@med.miami.edu.
College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Sheldon Weinbaum
Monday, March 2
Micro-CT Analysis of a New Paradigm for Vulnerable Plaque Rupture: Cellular
Microcalcifications in Fibrous Caps.
Nearly 60% of all deaths due to cardiovascular disease in the U.S. are
due to the sudden rupture of thin cap fibroatheroma (TCFA). TCFA is the
fibrous cap overlying the necrotic core of a vulnerable plaque within coronary
arteries. This presentation will focus on a new hypothesis for TCFA rupture,
namely due to stress-induced debonding of minute calcifications, the size of
a single cell whose dimensions are much smaller than large calcifications which
are much more stable. This session will take place from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m, at
the Schwartz Nursing Building, Room 107. Light refreshments will be provided.
For additional information or to RSVP contact Anne Schaerli at
305-284-2908 or aschaerli@miami.edu.
“From Red Cells to Skiing to a Jet Train that Flies
on a Soft Porous Track at 700 km/hr”
This lecture will examine the quantitative feasibility of developing an airborne jet train that flies on a soft porous track within centimeters of the earth’s surface at speeds approaching current commercial jet aircraft. The jet train employs a lift mechanism first described for red blood cells gliding on the layer o cells lining the close spaces of the human body and subsequently used to predict lift forces generated in skiing and snowboarding by transiently trapped air beneath their planning surfaces. Engineering fluid dynamics principles are used to who that with a thrust of 10,000 lbf, about 1/5 that of a 200 passenger jet aircraft, one is able to obtain a cruising velocity approaching 700 km/hr. This would allow for huge fuel savings and greatly reduce greenhouse emissions. For additional information Dr. S. S. Rao, Tel. 305-284-3308.
Dr. Sheldon Weinbaum, a CUNY Distinguished Research Professor, is widely recognized for his contributions to re-entry aerodynamics and basic studies in fluid mechanics and for work focusing on transport and cellular level biomechanical phenomena in the human body. He is the only engineer to have received a Guggenheim in the area of cell and molecular biology and is one of eight living individuals elected to all three U.S. National Academies, the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Science, and the Institute of Medicine.
IMMERSE YOURSELF: SPANISH IN 7 DAYS
March 14 - 20
In just 7 days, you can 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 4:00 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 us.
Upcoming Events at the University of Miami
January 31 – April 5 The Lowe Art Museum presents Las Artes de Mexico, an exhibition celebrating the rich and diverse artistic traditions of Mexico, the exhibition examines over 3,500 years of art and culture from the ancient world of the Mayans and Aztecs to 20th century masters. It examines over three millennium of tradition and change across the broad spectrum of Mexican life, from the ancient to the contemporary, engaging the viewer in a celebration of light and color. Organized by the Gilcrease 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.
February 18-March 1: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.
University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre invites you to join Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Sally Brown, as Charles Schulz’s
wondrous comic strip is lovingly brought to life on stage. Come recapture
the wonders of childhood in this fast-paced, hilarious, lighthearted musical,
guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. For more information, log on to www.miami.edu/ring.
February 19-28:
DOG SEES GOD: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. University of Miami
Jerry Herman Ring Theatre invites you to a A Comic Parody! What happens to
Charlie Brown and the gang after they mature from innocent kids into angst-obsessed
teens? The surprise hit of the 2004 New York International Fringe Festival,
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead give us the surprising answer:
Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the gang have become sex obsessed,
drug-addled teen slackers. Warning: Contains adult language and situations. For more information, log on to www.miami.edu/ring.
Hurricanes Basketball
 The Hurricanes have three games remaining on their regular-season slate
-- including just one more at home. Miami will honor its four seniors
-- McClinton, Asbury, Lance Hurdle and Jimmy Graham -- before their
regular-season finale at the BankUnited Center on Saturday, March
7 versus NC State. Tickets begin as low as $10 and can be purchased
by calling 1-800-GO-CANES.
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Save the Date
November 5 - 7
Picture yourself at Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2009. We’re counting on you to help make the weekend the most exciting ever! Come back to campus, reconnect with classmates and cheer on the 'Canes.
Additional details - coming soon!
Alumni Directory 2009
February 27
 The University of Miami is pleased to offer the 2009 Alumni Directory. Thank-you for your continued patience as the completion of the Alumni Directory extended beyond the initial promise date. The UM Alumni Directories are shipping this Friday. For more information please visit the 'Cane
for Life Alumni Directory webpage.
American Idol Watch Party
March 3
 The
Miami Hurricane, the student newspaper of the University of Miami, will
host an American Idol watch party for the first live performance of University
of Miami music student Alex Wagner-Trugman. The watch party takes place March 3 at the UM's Rathskeller restaurant on the Coral Gables campus from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Future alumnus Wagner-Trugman is competing for one of the 12 top spots on the reality
show.
2009 Tournament Ticket Offer
The 2009 ACC Men's basketball tournament will be hosted in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta this year. Due to the increased venue size, University of Miami alumni will have an opportunity to purchase tickets while inventory remains. Tickets are sold in full tournament booklets that are good for every game. Additionally tickets can be purchased for the University Day Dinner on March 13 for $40 per person. If you are interested please click
here for more details and to download your order form.
Jazz Concert on the Green
April 5
The Succession Group and the University
of Miami Frost School of Music invite you to a Jazz Concert on the Green:
Sunday, April 5 at 3 p.m.
Concert Jazz Band
Dante Luciani, Director
Featuring Vocalist and Violinist Nicole Yarling
This event is free and fun for all ages; picnics are welcome and
concessions will be available. This event will take place on the lawn
area behind Gusman Hall. For more information, call 305-284-5500.
UM Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Weekend
April 23 - 24
 Join the UM Sports Hall of Fame, as they celebrate UM Athletics.
On Thursday, April 23, the UM Sports Hall of Fame will host the
41st Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
featuring Inductees:
Edgerrin James, Warren Bogle,
Mike Sullivan, Cathy Morse, Davian Clarke,
Aubrey Huff, Tim James at Jungle Island. Cocktails will start at 6:00 p.m. with dinner starting at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 24
Golf Tournament
Miccosukee Golf Course
Registration: 8 a.m. Tee-off 9 a.m.
Friday, April 24
Hall of Fame Night at the Light
Alex Rodriguez Park
7:00 pm
For additional information please call 305-981-5711, or visit the UM Sports
Hall of Fame website at www.umsportshalloffame.com
Join the UMAA and Greater Miami Alumni Club for
A day of Golf at the Beach!
May 29
The UMAA and Greater Miami Alumni Club extend a special invitation for you to join us at the 2009 Miami Golf Classic on Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Miami Beach Golf Club. Registration begins at 12:00 p.m., with a shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. Once finished on the golf course, players and guests will enjoy dinner and an award reception, including a silent auction and raffle.
Now in its 11th year, the Miami Golf Classic is part of a nationwide tour, making stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami and Washington, D.C. Proceeds from the Miami Golf Classic will be used to create scholarships for University of Miami students from South Florida.
For more information or to register please visit our Miami
Golf Classic webpage, or contact the Office of Alumni Relations
at 1-866-862-5867, or 305-284-2872, or by e-mail at alumni@miami.edu.
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he 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
Slvr 02 Honda Civic EX, 1.7L VTEC engine, 61,000mi, tinted wind, transferable Honda Care extended warrantee available until August 2009. $8,190. Gary at 407-833-9634 or caribba2000@yahoo.com.
Great classic sportscar: 1997 Lexis 300SC, with 118K, Silver, w/black interior. Spoiler and sunroof, 12 CD changer, extra traction feature, automatic. $8,000 305.858.1127 leave a message.
2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V - Fully loaded - Black - Excellent condition - 54k miles - one owner - 6-speed manual transmission. - $8,999. E-mail: 2004nissan@live.com.
Computers
Computer problems hurting your productivity? Let us MCSEs help! Hardware, software, networking, wireless - IT service with INTEGRITY! Pride PC 954-682-2012 for a complimentary consultation.
Personal Notes
Recreation
Need a speaker?Handwriting analyst will reveal behavioral traits that are hidden in our writing.No fee for religious or non-profit org.Call Carol305-692-7714 email yoursecrets@bellsouth.net.
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Real Estate
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.
Want to move to Flagler Co. Fl. fastest growing co. in the US, contact vikingjohn@juno.com, John Samuelson, old UM tennis asst. coach. My daughter, a licensed realtor, and I will do our best to help.
Rentals
Miami Beach- Waterfront 2/2 APT, covered parking, fully furnished,remodeled, with balcony, pool, gym & more. 5 min from S. Beach, great location, $1,900/mo. Call 305-975-5595 or fico@cpagarcia.com.
3/1 Duplex in Coconut Grove Miami, walking distance from US1, Metrorail, and Coco Walk. Brand new tile flooring, painting, yard space, quiet and neighborhood. 5 minute drive from Brickell and Downtown Miami. Must see. $850 a month OBO. Call realtor at 305 431 0611.
Cozy 1/1 @ Monterrey Gardens of Pinecrest Recently remodeled. Secure parking & entry. Convenient location, Close to UM, Walk to Metrorail. Email/call Flavia at berti.flavia@gmail.com or 305.215.5767.
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Rentals Cont'd
CORAL GABLES-2/2! Beautiful! 7th fl. All new appliances, incl. GE washer/dryer; 24-hr. manned front desk/security! Assigned cov parking! 1-block to Miracle Mile! $1700! Call (786)-387-5479.
IMPECCABLE BRICKELL STUDIO APT: Great location! Includes parking, cable, water, 2 pools, gym, sauna, whirlpool, tennis, basketball court & more. Only $950/mo. Beatriz Portela, 305-968-4759.
For Sale
Business/Services
The Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) provides peer support groups at no cost to grieving children, teens, young adults, parents, families, and friends. (305) 668-4902 or www.childbereavement.org
Home and Auto insurance. Don't panic if you are getting cancelled. Email me at aw3@bellsouth.net or call me at 305-625-2403 mention the alumni association - and that I am expecting your call.
Wanted
Volunteers needed 3/23-4/5 for Sony Ericsson Open. Volunteers receive complimentary uniform, 10 tournament tickets (select sessions), parking & meals during shifts. Apply at www.sonyericssonopen.com.
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