September 22, 2009
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UM Through the Eyes of Leaders Past and Present

Tuesday, September 29

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Thomas and WilliamThe University of Miami has come a long way since its humble roots as the Cardboard College. UM Through the Eyes of Leaders Past and Present brings you up to speed on progress from two UM visionaries past and present. Thomas J. LeBlanc, executive vice president and provost, outlines his strategic plan for continued enrichment of the student experience and academic curriculum—an endeavor that earned the University a place this year on U.S.News & World Report’s top 50 list of “America’s Best Colleges.” William R. Butler, vice president for student affairs from 1965 to 1997 and author of Embracing the World: The University of Miami—From Cardboard College to International and Global Acclaim, shares memories from his 30-plus years at UM, a period of pivotal growth.

The University of Miami Alumni Association and the Alumni Club of Broward County cordially invite you to this reception featuring Thomas J. LeBlanc and William R. Butler, on Tuesday, September 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Riverside Hotel, located at 620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Business attire is requested for this event.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact the UM Alumni Association at 1-866-UMALUMS (862-5867) or via e-mail at alumni@miami.edu. Please include “Broward Reception” in the e-mail subject line.

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming Pregame Celebration

Get Your Cheer in Gear!

Saturday, November 7

UM ExperienceJoin your fellow ’Canes at the biggest pregame party in town. Enjoy fabulous food, beverages*, and a special pep rally with music from WVUM, as we prepare to cheer our team on to victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. The annual pregame festivities will feature UM football star and alumnus Bennie Blades, '88, the grand marshal of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming.

Blades played a big part in the University of Miami's 1987 NCAA National Championship victory. In that same year, he won the Jim Thorpe Award, honoring the top defensive back in college football. In 2006, he was named to the College Football Hall of Fame for his time at the University of Miami.

During his play at UM, he and the defensive secondary he led were nicknamed "Bennie and the Jets," for their speed, power, ability and stand-out defensive play. After his time at the University of Miami, Blades entered the 1988 NFL Draft and spent ten seasons in the NFL playing for the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks.

Alumni may purchase tickets for the pregame celebration or Homecoming Pregame Packages, which include the pregame celebration and the game. Space is limited, so please register early! Roundtrip shuttle service is available; for this service, check our Web Site: www.miami.edu/alumniweekend/travel.htm.

*In accordance with University of Miami policy, The UM Alumni Association does not serve alcoholic beverages at pregame celebrations for home games.

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming Pregame Celebration
Get Your Cheer in Gear!

Saturday, November 7
Time: 2 ½ hours prior to kickoff
Location: Land Shark Stadium
Attire: Orange and green
Event Cost: $25 general admission / $20 UM employees, students, and children 3-12 / Free for children 2 and under

Put on your ’Canes gear and enjoy an exciting day at Land Shark Stadium, where the Miami Hurricanes take on the Virginia Cavaliers! Check local listings for game time.

* Game ticket available only with purchase of Hurricane Pregame Package. Prices vary according to seat selection. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Game tickets will not be included in confirmations and must be picked up during registration with a valid photo ID.

USpeak: Open Verse and Story Performance

Friday, October 2

Coral Gables Campus

USpeak: Open Verse and Story Performance is proud to feature Adrian Castro, who is what writer Campbell McGrath says is "fast becoming our foremost poet of the Caribbean, that crossroad of the Americas whose multiple cultures and languages he knows and speaks so fluently." Castro debuts his newest book of poetry, Handling Destiny (Coffee House Press), as poets, writers and musicians of UM step up to the open mic on Friday, October 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Oasis Deli Café at the Whitten University Center. USpeak will be taped and broadcast by WVUM, UM's student radio station, and is sponsored by the Creative Writing Program, UM Citizen's Board and Auxiliary Services. The event is free and open to the public. For directions and/or more information, please call 305-284-2988 or visit our Web Site at www.as.miami.edu/english/creativewriting.

Cooking & Meditation Wellness Style!

Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center

Herbert Wellness Center UMiami Spice
Chef Lori is dishing it up once again at the Herbert Wellness Center. The next class in the fall semester cooking series is a vegetarian class titled “Delightful Vegan Desserts.” Yes, you read right! The menu includes twinkies, chocolate chai spice cupcakes, and dark chocolate acai berry sorbet. The class is Wednesday, September 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is only $25 for students, $30 for members, and $35 for non-members. Register for three classes in the six-class series and receive a 10 percent discount. Price includes recipes, cooking demonstration, and food tasting. What a deal! Class size is limited, so call 305-284-5433 now to register!

Meditation Workshops
Our daily life revolves around activity, achievement, and the pressure to always do more. So who has time to meditate? Research has shown that taking a few minutes to quiet our mind and focus on the present moment actually makes us more productive and effective decision makers. Learn how to meditate or take a meditation break at the Herbert Wellness Center. The next class in the meditation series is Wednesday, October 14, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the wellness suite conference room. The class is free and open to everybody. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 305-284-LIFE (5433) or send an e-mail to Angie Ramos.


Upcoming Events at the University of Miami

September 25 - 27 CLOUD 9 – The groundbreaking and lyrical story of a 67-year-old married woman who rediscovers passion and her sexuality when she falls in love with a 76-year-old man. The film gives raw, intimate, and emotional insight into romance for the superannuated — featuring taboo-breaking insight into the sex lives of the over-60s crowd. Cloud 9 won an Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, and the Best Director and Best Actress prizes at this year’s German Film Awards. German with English subtitles. 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, September 25 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26 at 3:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 27 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. For more information about the French New Wave series, visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

September 25 - 27 LA BOHEME – Giacomo Puccini’s immortal opera is brought to life in a feature-film version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm, starring the opera world’s “dream team,” soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón. The pairing of one of the most beloved operas of all time with one of the world‘s most popular operatic couples is a recipe for success. While realism characterizes the set design and costumes, Dornhelm conjures up a dreamlike atmosphere with mixed color and black-and-white flashbacks, evocative fades, and other special effects. Dornhelm focuses entirely on his stars Netrebko and Villazón, whose incredible presence carries the film along. Due to the special nature of this opera engagement, all tickets for La Boheme are $12. Italian with English subtitles. The opera screens on Friday, September 25 at 9:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. and Sunday, September 27 at 3:45 p.m. For more information visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

September 26 - 27 TRANSFORMERS 2 – Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle. 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 Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

UM Presents

Miami-Virginia Tech to kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday

U FootballThe University of Miami’s game at Virginia Tech has been tabbed for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, September 26, the Atlantic Coast Conference has announced. The game from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, will be broadcast by ABC regionally with a reverse mirror on ESPN for markets not picking up the regional coverage.

The Hurricanes are coming off an impressive 33-17 win over ACC rival Georgia Tech last Thursday at Land Shark Stadium. UM quarterback Jacory Harris completed 20 of 25 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns, as Miami put an emphatic end to a four-game losing streak to the Yellow Jackets.

For the first time since 2005, UM climbed into the top 10 of the rankings Sunday when it leapfrogged 11 spots to No. 9 in The Associated Press poll.

If you do not have a ticket to the University of Miami(9) versus Virginia Tech(11) for Saturdays game, you are not alone. If you want to watch the game with fellow 'Canes, many game-watching parties are taking place across the U.S. Visit the National Alumni Clubs Web Site to find a club near you and a location full of Hurricane fans.

  

Wellness Golf

Friday, October 2

Come out for the Golf Scramble tournament on Friday, October 2 at the Miami Springs Golf Club. The event is open to everybody. The cost to play is $25 for students, $35 for UM faculty and staff, and $50 for the community. The deadline to register is September 25 in room 210 of the Wellness Center by 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Tom Soria at (305)-284-8518 or send an e-mail to tsoria@miami.edu. All fees include cart, driving range and a chance to win prizes!

Festival Miami 2009

TRIBAL ARTS SOCIETY LECTURE

Wednesday, September 23

This presentation will use the Oricha series of drawings by Cuban-born artist Alberto del Pozo (1945-1992) to explore the aesthetics of Afro-Cuban deities and beliefs.This presentation will take place at the Cuban Heritage Collection, second floor, Richter Library on the University of Miami Coral Gables campus. There will be refreshments from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m., and the presentation runs from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., with questions afterward.

Presented by Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, UM assistant professor of religious studies, and Esperanza B. De Varona, chair of the Cuban Heritage Collection, UM Richter Library.

The CookieBandit

Rosenstiel School Lecture

Monday, September 28

University of Miami Herbert Wellness Center

The University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and The Explorers Club, South Florida have joined to present a lecture by Bruce Purser, author, researcher and emeritus professor of the University of Paris. A self-described "geologist by profession, and entomologist by passion," his lecture, titled “The Remarkable Diversity of Andean Butterflies,” will take place Monday, September 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosenstiel School Auditorium, located at 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key, (next to the Miami Seaquarium).

Purser will discuss his journeys in search of exotic butterflies throughout the northern Andean countries of Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. From the peaks to the low-lying rainforests, Purser travels by canoe and jeep through the lush flora recording images of these insects in their natural habitat. His goal is to gain an understanding of why the foothills of the Andes have the highest biodiversity in the world–aside from coral reefs — and whether that diversity might somehow relate to the geomorphology of the region.

A reception with light refreshments will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. The lecture is open to the public, at no charge.

For more information, please visit www.rsmas.miami.edu.

The CookieBandit

UM School of Nursing and Health Studies Hosts 16th International Conference of the Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International

October 1 - 3

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies hosts the 16th International Conference of the Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (NNVAWI). This year’s conference theme, “Trajectories for Change: Creating Culturally Meaningful Interventions to Prevent and Reduce Violence,” underscores the fact that violence against women is a pressing health issue worldwide. Collaboration among health and human service professionals, violence advocates, policy makers and communities is needed if these women and children are to live safer, healthier lives.

This event takes place at the Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida. There is a special complimentary seminar, “Health Disparities: Women Experiencing Violence” on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., sponsored by the Center of Excellence for Hispanic Health Disparities Research: El Centro.

To register or for more information on the conference, visit events.nursingspectrum.com, and to register for the complimentary session, click here.

Festival Miami 2009

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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Computers

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Real Estate

1 Bedroom, 1 bath condo with direct bay view from the living and bedroom for sale, 1408 Brickell Bay Drive, #404 $169,900.00. Please contact Manon Mohammady, Coldwell Banker, at manonmg@aol.com.

Instruction

GUITAR LESSONS from a UM Frost School of Music alumnus. Beginner to Advanced. Learn to play the music you love, from a patient and experienced teacher! (786) 897-3115 or MiamiGuitarLessons@gmail.com.

Rentals

2/1 5 blks from city of South Miami off Red Rd., close to metro, UM, etc. Pool, laundry, water incl. Quiet. Pet considered. $1100.- per month. Claudia @ 305-301-0686.

2 bedroom and 2.5 bathrooms condo in Gainesville, FL. Great if planning on going to grad school. Affordable, comfortable. Contact d.aguirre@umiami.edu.

Stylish 1/1.5 private townhome at historic Shelborne Hotel in vibrant South Beach. Close to everything and completely furnished. Short term rentals. Call for Alumni prices 305-527-9062.

BRICKELL VILLAS: 2BD townhouses on Brickell Av! All have washer/dryer & plenty storage. Gym, 2 pools. Close to UM & downtown. 1-yr lease min. $1300/mo. Beatriz Portela, Coldwell Banker, 305-968-4759.

South Miami condo:1 bed 1 bath,W/D,full kitchen, walkin closets & spacious living room. Pool, sun deck, garden, billiards, internet cafe, gym. www.valenciasouthmiami.com. To see call Ileana 305-439-1342.

Large 1/1 condo near The Falls, gorgeous pool/golf course view, screened balc, w/d, storage, new paint/floors/appliances, reserved parking, on-site mgmt, lobby, elev, $800 813-340-0414.

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Rentals Cont'd

1 Bedroom, 1 bath condo for rent, Miller (SW 56 St.) at SW 77th Ave. $800 per month. Please call Jeff 305-213-8907 or email: jzavac@bellsouth.net.

RENT: Beachfront 2-brm, 2-bth (6 max) 1 wk in Nov, Full kitchen, wash-dry, cable, jacuzzi tub. Heated outdr pool, tennis, movies, dining. Sharon 305-322-7186.

For Sale

Large stamp, coin, currency, and baseball card collection for sale by individual piece now. All prices negotiable and vary by item. Write to j.heitmann@umiami.edu for more details.

Business/Services

CK Entertainment provides the top Bands for your social, corporate or wedding events. Book now for your Holiday events. www.ckentertainmentinc.com or call 954-436-1230 office.

Bereavement support groups for young adults offered at no cost on UM Coral Gables campus. To participate call Kathy Kramer at 305-668-4902 or kaokramer@childbereavement.org.

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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