June 23, 2009
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Picture Yourself at Alumni Weekend and Homecoming

November 5 – 7

Alumni Weekend 2009Alumni Weekend and Homecoming is a time when the University invites all alumni back home. In addition to events that appeal to everyone, Alumni Weekend provides an opportunity to get together with friends who were at UM at the same time and shared similar experiences. The weekend will be filled with events reminiscent of your time as a student at UM such as: the 50th and Old Timers (SUPERCANES) Reunion, life-long learning classes at the Audrey R. Finkelstein UM Experience, the homecoming parade, a reunion block party on Alumni Avenue, the time-honored boat burning and fireworks, and the festive tailgate party at the Pregame Celebration before the Hurricanes take on the Virginia Cavaliers.

We’re counting on you to help make this year’s celebration the most exciting ever! So get the group back together to catch up, walk down memory lane, and remember why it’s great to be a Miami Hurricane! Contact the UMAA at 1-866-UM-ALUMS (862-5867), 305-284-2872, or via e-mail at alumni@miami.edu for more information.

Remembering UM, Call Out for Volunteers

Richter Library Photo Digitization ProjectThe history of the University resonates when you start looking through photographs! The University of Miami Alumni Association and University Libraries have partnered to offer small-group, monthly viewing opportunities of photographs, slides, and negatives dating back to the 1920s in an effort to identify and archive.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kate Lake, Assistant Director of Alumni Programs, at klake@miami.edu or 305-284-2106.

Toppel's Summer Heat Wave

Toppel's Summer Heat Wave
Resume / Cover Letter Writing
Monday, July 20 @ 4:00 p.m.
 
Interviewing Skills
Thursday, July 30 @ 2:00 p.m.
 
How to Find and Apply for Government Jobs
Tuesday, July 14 @ 1:00 p.m.
 
North Star Resource Group
Company Information Session
Tuesday, July 14 @ 3:00 p.m.

All the above events will take place at the Toppel Career Center: 1306 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33124. Telephone: 305-284-5451.

IMMERSE YOURSELF: LEARN SPANISH

July 25 - 31

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 305-284-2752, e-mail alc.cstudies@miami.edu, or visit us at www.edmiami.com. Ask for our ALUMNI discount when you call us.

Lowe Art Museum: Kids & Families

Summer 2009

Coral Gables Campus

Beaux Arts Summer Art Camp
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Expose your children to the Lowe Art Museum and various art techniques, including drawing, painting, pastels, sculpture, papier-mâché, ceramics, and much more!
Ages 5 - 12
Session 1: June 8-19
Session 2: June 22-July 3
Session 3: July 6-17
Session 4: July 20-31
Session 5: August 3-14
For additional information or to register, visit www.beauxartsmiami.org, e-mail artcampinfo@beauxartsmiami.org, or call 305-668-8499.

FAMILY DAY
Freeze Frame
Sunday, July 19, 2009
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Kids and families can discover the remarkable world of photography while exploring the exhibitions, Through the Lens: Photography from the Permanent Collection and Arnold Newman: Photographic Legacy. During the Family Gallery Tour, learn how photography has changed over the years and discover what are now called "vintage cameras." Kids and families can create photo collages and decorate a frame for their collage. Lowe members free; non-members $5.


Upcoming Events at the University of Miami

June 26 - 28 IL DIVO – An audacious and inventive biopic of Italian parliamentarian (and “Senator for Life”) Giulio Andreotti illuminates, in great emotional detail, important events surrounding an early-1990s investigation in which the perpetual statesman was accused of having Mafia ties. The case was appealed and overturned several times, and Andreotti never served prison time, but it effectively marked the end of his centrist Christian Democratic party and forever changed the age-old relationship between the Mafia and the Italian government. Toni Servillo plays Andreotti as an arrogant, deadpan Puck—an Italian Richard Nixon replete with easily mimicable physical tics and the conviction of his own rightness. Admission is $6 for all University of Miami alumni, faculty, and staff and is free for students. General admission is $8. For more information visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

June 26 - 28 LITTLE ASHES – A romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson), filmmaker Luis Buñuel (Matthew McNulty) and writer Federico García Lorca (Javier Beltran). In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dalí arrives at the university, 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university’s social elite—Federico García Lorca and Luis Buñuel. Salvador is absorbed into their decadent group, and for a time Salvador, Luis, and Federico become a formidable trio, the most ultra-modern group in Madrid. However as time passes, Salvador feels an increasingly strong pull towards the charismatic Federico—who is himself oblivious of the attentions he is getting from his beautiful writer friend, Margarita. It is more than a meeting of the minds; it is a fusion of souls. Admission is $6 for all University of Miami alumni, faculty, and staff and is free for students. General admission is $8. For more information visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

June 26 - 28 IL VIAGGIO A REIMS – Rossini’s last opera in the Italian language (all of his later works were in French). Commissioned to celebrate the coronation of French King Charles X in Reims in 1825, the work has been critically acclaimed as one of Rossini’s finest compositions. It is a demanding work, requiring 14 soloists. The uniqueness and audacity of the opera is compounded by its plot, which concerns a group of people who plan excitedly for a “viaggio” (journey) to the city of Reims that at the end never happens. The true spirit of the opera is perfectly captured by this production from Teatro alla Scala. La Scala brings us the visionary production created years ago by the minds of one of Europe’s most influential and innovative directors, Italian Luca Ronconi and of world renowned Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who created sets and costumes. Admission is $6 for all University of Miami alumni, faculty, and staff, and is free for students. General admission is $8. For more information visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

UM Presents

Alumni Section at Land Shark Stadium

U FootballIt's a whole new era of Hurricanes football, led by a strong core of returning starters like Jacory Harris, Sean Spence, Jason Fox, and Graig Cooper. As the upcoming season quickly approaches, the Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to invite UM alumni to take advantage of the special Alumni Section at the newly renamed (former Dolphin Stadium) Land Shark Stadium.  Our home schedule includes top-five preseason ranked Oklahoma and a host of other ACC rivals.

The Alumni Section is located in the lower level of the stadium and gets you close to the field. A preferred season price of $345 per seat has been created for University of Miami alumni.  For more details or to secure your seat in the UM Alumni Section, contact a Hurricane Ticket Sales representative today at 1-800-GO-CANES or by e-mail at canestix@miami.edu.

  

Winning Leaders and Managers Competencies

August 17

Winning Leaders and Managers CompetenciesAre you struggling with the challenge of developing competent leaders capable of leading your organization in these challenging economic times? Experience the Winning Leaders and Managers Competencies curriculum by attending a one-day special session entitled: Business Acumen and Transformational Leadership. This session is presented by the Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute at the University of Miami School of Business Administration.

Who should attend: Mid to senior-level leaders and managers.
Cost: $899 per person (includes continental breakfast, lunch, materials, and textbook).
To register: Download, complete, and return the registration form (PDF).

For more information call 305-284-4154, e-mail leadershipinstitute@miami.edu or visit www.bus.miami.edu/leadership.

'Cane Sport Jackets

Lowe Art Museum Hosts Docent Open House

July 30

Coral Gables Campus

The Lowe Art Museum depends on its docent volunteers to be the museum's "face" to its visitors. Docents create memorable experiences for visitors ranging in age from kindergarten students to seniors. More than 60 docents collectively conduct about 1200 tours each year.

Docents for the Lowe typically have a background in education, art, or similar fields. They share a strong sense of camaraderie, and enjoy the personal enrichment that comes through the academic training they receive and the pleasure in discovering art together with others.

To become a docent at the Lowe, volunteer candidates must commit to an intensive one-year training program. Classes meet bi-weekly throughout the academic year, and participants are trained on teaching and touring techniques, grade specific tours, the museum's collections, new acquisitions, changing exhibitions and art education. Candidates are required to complete a variety of written and oral assignments and pass a qualifying tour in order to become an active docent. After graduating from the one-year training program, the Lowe asks for a two-year service commitment. Exhibition training continues weekly for the duration of service as a docent.

Come find out if the Docent Volunteer program is the right opportunity for you at the Lowe’s upcoming Open House event. Staff and docents will be on-site to introduce the program more thoroughly, and program applications will be available. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jodi Sypher at jsypher@miami.edu or visit www.lowemuseum.org.

CSI - Care Services Inc

miamialumni.net

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

Silver 1997 Lexus 300SC Coupe in great condition, with 118,000 miles. Power everything, automatic. New tires and timing belt. Asking $7500. Please call 305.858.1127 for an appointment.

Computers

DATA RECOVERY SERVICES: deleted files, no spin, drive not recognized? WCN Data Recovery, South Florida’s premier data recovery firm, can help. Call 866-701-2979; visit online: wcndatarecovery.com.

Computer problems hurting your productivity? Our technicians can help! Hardware, software, networking, wireless, e-mail, Internet. Call Pride PC 954-682-2012 for a complimentary consultation.

Real Estate

Panoramic oceanview plot at 125’ elevation on St. Croix, USVI, deed restricted subdivision, paved roads & underground electric svc. $135,000. Will build to suit, Alumni owned. E-mail robie711@bellsouth.net.

NASCAR/Motorcycle/Beach Fans —1/1 Halifax Riverfront condo in Daytona Beach, pool, rec room, walk to fabulous Daytona Beach or fish off your pier.$119,000 - 239-398-6728 Lynda.

Waterfront Bahamas building lot for sale in Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera. Reduced to $42,000 for quick sale. Possible owner financing with sufficient down. E-mail robie711@bellsouth.net.

Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA house on quiet street in Brickell. Liv, din, den, laundry rm, wood flrs, barrel tile roof, back patio & landscaped yard. $455,000. Beatriz Portela, Coldwell Banker, 305-968-4759.

Rentals

Coral Way & 30th Avenue, The Aston, near Miracle Mile. Beautiful 2/2 corner condo on 10th floor. Exercise room, 2 inside parking spaces. $1800. Dora 954-565-5820 or businessbox@bellsouth.net.

IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE! Gainesville Condo, New 1-Bedroom, 1/2 block from UF; w/Washer/Dryer, Internet/ Cable included; covered parking; furnished/unfurnished; $900 negotiable; Call or e-mail: Miriam 786-208-7129 gmhauke@gmail.com.

Amazing vacation rentals - Ritz Carlton Club St. Thomas and Colorado. 2 and 3 BR units sleep 6-8 persons and include lots of extras. E-mail if interested sylvia_wenger@flsd.uscourts.gov.

Vail Colorado, 3BR/2BA multi-level townhouse. Upscale, fully furnished, wood burning fireplace. Flexible rental dates, all seasons available. Contact dredlich@att.net for more info.

BRICKELL VILLAS: 2BD townhouses on Brickell Av! All have washer/dryer & plenty storage. Gym, 2 pools. Close to UM & downtown. 1-yr lease min. $1350/mo. Beatriz Portela, Coldwell Banker, 305-968-4759.

Bedroom with bath available for rent in private home with pool. Location is 3 miles west of UM Law School on busline. $600 per month includes utilities and cable. Graduate students only, e-mail nptower@bellsouth.net.

Beautiful South Gables Home for Rent less than two miles from UM. Approx 1900 sq ft, 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, big corner lot. Granite counter tops, marble baths. $3500. 305-878-1572 or 305-607-1226.

Rentals Cont'd

Valencia Condo Apts. in South Miami Walking Distance to UM 1BR/1BA - Garden View Rental Available Aug.15-2009, Call: Ms. Smith 305-662-7399.

For Sale

Old electric Singer sewing machine with all attachments, instruction booklet and carrying case. $100.00 plus postage - 407281-0705 or andreawillens@bellsouth.net.

Beautiful partner's desk, credenza and return, made by Pavlow. Must sell. $995 or best offer. Robert at 305-542-2997 or rdulberg@aol.com.

Marina for sale in the beautiful 1000 islands, NY. Prime business in a prime location includes condo atop marina. Long time established clientele. $1.7 mil not a must sell. E-mail mfarsaci@twcny.rr.com.

Business/Services

A free Financial Needs Analysis can help U with your finances. Learn where U stand today & how 2 prepare for tomorrow, from debt to savings and everything in between. Call Manny Rivera @ 786-236-2953.

PHOTOGRAPHER for hire! I am available for portraits, parties and events, and architecture/ interiors. Visit www.oliviawongphotography.com for sample images and more information.

Wanted

Looking for ENTREPRENEURS. Build a business that helps families retire financially independent and become debt free. To have your questions answered, call Manny Rivera at 786-236-2953.