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Letter from the Editor Going Postal If you're like me, you still delight in finding the occasional personal letter and card in your stack of mail, amid all the bills, win-a-fortune contest lures, and other assorted unwanted correspondence. Here at Miami magazine, our goal is to provide a magazine that engenders the same kind of anticipation that a letter from an old friend does. And, if we've accomplished our mission, like that letter, the magazine becomes a cherished item you wish to keep, share, and reexamine from time to time. To carry the analogy further, maintaining ties with old friends requires thoughtful and frequent communication, too. Along those lines, I'm pleased to inform you of other, new missives from your university. First, in the realm of electronic communication you'll now find Miami magazine on the World Wide Web at www.miami.edu/miami-magazine. Compared to conventional printing, publishing on the web presents new challenges. Thanks to our designers' diligence in translating the printed magazine to an appealing electronic format, I think you'll find our web version as lively and easy to follow as its printed counterpart. We're always open to suggestions, though, so please share your thoughts and suggestions with us. (For more about the magazine on the web, please see our story in the Alumni Digest section on page 51.) And while you're visiting us in cyberspace, check out the Office of Alumni Relations' web site at www.miami.edu/alumni for the latest events and alumni association news. Also arriving to certain of you are new alumni magazines of the School of Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences. Aptly named University of Miami Medicine and Arts & Sciences, these magazines afford us new opportunities for sharing the great stories associated with the University. Our staff at Miami magazine has had the privilege of collaborating on both publications, and we hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoyed helping produce them. As with Miami magazine, web versions of both magazines will follow in the near future. Again, please drop us a line-through conventional or electronic mail-and let us know your thoughts. There's nothing like hearing from friends. Elizabeth McKey |
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Letters from our Readers Seaside Reading Seaside Reading I enjoyed Professor Zack Bowen's
article in Miami magazine ("The Literature of the
Sea," Spring 1998). While reading it, I was reminded of
another book that I recently read, The Perfect Storm by
Sebastian Junger. Junger does a masterful job of showing how
the lives of New England fishermen are snared by the lure and
rewards of the sea. In this true account of the great storm of
1991, the fishermen become helpless victims in the face of a
colossal storm that is worse than any nightmare. Engineering Memories I have just finished reading
with enjoyment the last issue of Miami magazine. The article
about the tremendous improvements at the College of Engineering
("Engineering Celebrates 50 years of Progress," Spring
1998) prompted me to write. In 1950, I was one of the first small
group of students to register in the University's new program
in architectural engineering. For several years following graduation,
I served as a lecturer in civil engineering at the University,
and in the early 1990s I returned to teach as an adjunct professor
of civil engineering. I was also one of the first to be honored
as a distinguished alumnus of the college. Caring for the Aged
I recently returned from visiting
family in Ohio. I was pleased and amazed going through magazines
to find yours. Just reading the articles was like running into
an old friend, especially the "Alumni Digest" section.
Now I know where to "turn" to get reacquainted with
something so close to my heart. We've Come a Long Way Editor's Note: The following letter was forwarded to us by John F. Lisk, president of the University of Miami Alumni Association, from a former president of the association. Dare we suggest that not only is it a testimony to the progress of the University's Alumni Association, but its publications, as well. Thank you for the Past President's
pin, honoring those who were formerly president of the University
of Miami Alumni Association. I will wear the pin with honor and
pride, but most of all, I will appreciate the fact that I, and
the other past presidents, were remembered. I was president in
the formative years of the Alumni Association-in the 1950s when
the need and expense of an alumni association was debated. Contributions
from alumni did not even pay for the mailing expense of the annual
Alumni News Bulletin! But, we did get organized, and we
eventually not only paid for the expense of the mailing, but
the Alumni Relations office itself. Today, the Alumni Association
is a vital and rewarding part of the University. Surf's Up I have always enjoyed the interesting
mix of features and news in Miami magazine, and I take
a great deal of pride in sharing every issue with my family members
and friends. In browsing the University of Miami's web site recently,
I was pleasantly surprised to find the latest issue-on-line!
I read an increasing number of "virtual" publications
these days, so it's nice to know that I can quickly log on and
read what my alma mater is doing, without having to take my eyes
off the computer screen. Thanks for such an eye-catching and
easy-to-read web site. I look forward to the next edition. Keep
up the good work! A Bull's-Eye for Mary Louise Browne My mother, Mary Louise (Gaddis)
Browne, graduated from the University of Miami in 1939. While
at the University, she started your archery program and was the
state archery champion. She has wonderful memories of the University
and the athletic program. Still an avid sports fan, she wouldn't
miss a televised game. She shares Miami magazine with
me when she finishes it, and we both enjoy it. |
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After reading
the article on aging in your last issue ("Boomers on the
Brink," Spring 1998), I wanted to call your attention to
the Geriatric and Gerontology Division at the School of Medicine.
Under the direction of Dr. Bernard Roos, this comprehensive program
of training physicians in geriatrics and multidisciplinary research
in the problems of aging is a most important contribution of
the University to our aging population. A substantial federal
grant supports much of this program. With the burgeoning older
population, this program's contributions are likely to have a
meaningful impact.