Parking lot closures Men's & women's tennis Meditation training DO YOU HAVE SPIRIT? The University Chaplains' Association is having its spring semester Information Fair on the UC Patio, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 28. Come learn about the variety of religious life on campus. Free food.

ROBERTO C. GOIZUETA PAVILION
TO BE DEDICATED

The Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion will be dedicated tomorrow, January 28, as the new home of the Cuban Heritage Collection. Named after the late Cuban-born CEO of the Coca-Cola Company, the 10,000-square foot Pavilion was made possible by a gift from the Goizueta Foundation. The Cuban Heritage Collection is widely recognized as the premier depository of materials documenting the Cuban exile and Cuban American experience. Read more.


PARKING LOT CLOSURES ON TUESDAY

The Ungar/Cox Science parking lot (#101) will be closed all day Tuesday, January 28 due to a campus event. In addition, the Richter Library lots (#'s 202 & 203) will be closed at 2 p.m. Employees with reserved parking have access to their spaces. All others should use the Ponce de Leon or Pavia Garages. Questions? Call 305-284-3096, option 1.


MIAMI PROJECT LECTURE RESCHEDULED

The next Gail F. Beach Memorial 2002-2003 Visiting Lecture, Molecular and Cellular Sequelae of Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury: Implications for Novel Therapeutic Strategies, scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, has been rescheduled for noon, Wednesday, May 21, at the Lois Pope LIFE Center Apex Center, 7th Floor. Questions? Contact the Education Office at 305-243-7108 or click here.

	VISIT ASK MR. BILL FOR BENEFITS' QUESTIONS Ask Mr. Bill is the Benefits Administration Web page that answers many of your frequently asked benefit questions. Visit Ask Mr. Bill to submit questions regarding UM benefits. Below is one of the questions and its answer from Ask Mr. Bill. Q. Can I claim summer camp on my Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care? A. Yes, summer camp is an eligible expense on the Dependent Care FSA as long as the summer camp is not a sleep-away camp.

FAMILY MEDIATION TRAINING OFFERED BY SCHOOL OF LAW

The School of Law's Center for Continuing Legal Education and Mediation Services, Inc., are offering Family Mediation Training, Friday, January 31, and Saturdays and Sundays, February 1, 2, 8, and 9. Certified public accountants, mental health professionals, social workers and attorneys are eligible to become Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediators. For information visit the Center's Web page or call 305-284-6272. Space is limited.


INTENSIVE GERIATRIC TRAINING NUTRITION MODULE

The Miami Area Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC) is hosting the Intensive Geriatric Training Nutrition Module, Thursdays, February 6, 13, and 20, at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens. Course objectives are to increase your understanding of the physiological, biomedical, psychological, economic and social factors that may contribute to changes in the nutritional status and health of the elderly. This program has been approved for 20 contact hours for registered dietitians and registered dietetic technicians. Pre-registration is $155, with a reduced rate of $100 for UM/VA/JMH employees and students. Fee includes conference materials, breakfast and lunch. For more information and a registration form, visit the MAGEC Web site or call 305-243-6270.

	MEN'S TENNIS TEAM BEGINS SEASON The men's tennis season begins at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center, 6 p.m., Thursday, January 30, against Florida Atlantic University. Be a part of the action with new head coach Bryan Getz and sophomore and All-American Todd Widom, who is ranked among the top 10 in the 2003 pre-season polls. Visit the men's tennis Web site for the 2003 schedule and more information on the team. WOMEN' S TENNIS TAKES ON FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY The women's tennis team battles the Owls of Florida Atlantic University, 4 p.m., Friday, January 31, at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. During the match, the Dowling Youth League, with more than 100 children, will be honored and recognized for their accomplishments. For more information visit the women's tennis team's Web site. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT FOR BASEBALL SEASON TICKETS The 2003 UM baseball season promises to be a magical one. This year's home schedule features future Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member Tony Gwynn and his San Diego State Aztecs, pre-season #1 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, pre-season #2 Florida State Seminoles and more. All UM employees receive 50 percent off the regular season ticket price. Chairback Reserved - $175 (regularly $350) Publix Family Plan (2 Adults, 3 kids) - $99 (regularly $198) General Admission - Adult $50 (regularly $99) General Admission Youth/Senior - $43 (regularly $86) Payroll deduction forms can be sent via e-mail by contacting akelley@miami.edu. Return the completed form to the ticket office at the Hecht Athletic Center. Questions? Call 305-284-3382. View the new online 2003 Season Ticket brochure, or call 1-800-GO-CANES for details.

LECTURE EXAMINES SPORTS CROWD DISORDERS

The Center for Research on Sport in Society and the College of Arts and Sciences begins its Spring Lecture Series 2003 with Kevin M. Young, Ph.D., vice president, International Sociology of Sport Association, who will present Standard Deviations: An Update on North American Sports Crowd Disorder, 5 p.m., Thursday, February 13, in room 101 of Pearson Residential College. The lecture is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. RSVP at 305-284-3690 or via e-mail. Co-sponsored by Pearson Residential College.


REDUCE STRESS WITH MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

The Psychological Services Center is offering an eight-week course in mindfulness meditation training beginning in February. The course is conducted in a small group setting and is designed to enhance self-awareness, reduce stress, and promote relaxation, well-being, health and vitality. Costs are $10 per session plus $20 for materials (handouts and audiotapes for home practice), and classes are 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Pre-screening is required. For more information, contact Jeff Greeson, M.S., or Rosario Morillo, M.D., at 305-284-4265, extension 0.


GET SERIOUS ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS

Get in shape with the Cardiovascular (CV) Wellness program. CV Wellness is a highly-structured exercise and lifestyle program designed to increase your cardiovascular fitness and improve your overall health. You'll get an initial orientation, fitness assessment, and individualized exercise prescription. Classes are held in the privacy of the Wellness Center fitness lab and are supervised by fitness professionals. UM employees are eligible for a partial refund for the program if they attend the required number of sessions. This program requires a 12-week commitment. For more information, send an e-mail to Tony Musto.


REMINDERS

• A Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, in Founders Hall. All faculty members are welcome to attend. Visit the Faculty Senate Web page for more information.
  
  
• Research Seminars, presented by the Office of Research, held from 12 - 1 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month, resumes Tuesday, January 28, with the topic Vulnerable Subjects, presented by Dr. Jay Sosenko, assistant provost. Lunch will be served and space is limited. Registration is required by contacting Jackie Binns. All researchers dealing with human subjects are encouraged to attend. Seminars will be held in MCCD 3023.
  
  
• The next lecture of the School of Education's guest lecture series, Education: Perspectives from Different Disciplines, features Dr. Kenneth Goodman discussing Ethics and Education Research, 12 - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, in room 316 of the Merrick Building. Lunch will be provided and an RSVP is required. Contact Patricia Barnes to RSVP or for more information.
  
  
• The School of Architecture is hosting a traveling exhibit and lecture on Ildefons Cerda (1815-1876), a visionary urban planner and architect of the Barcelona Extension. The lecture, given by Ramon Trias, director of development for the City of Ft. Pierce and titled Ildefons Cerda, Barcelona and Gaudi: When Urbanism was New, is from 6 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, in room 148 of Eaton Residential College, followed by a reception in the School of Architecture Gallery. The exhibition is on display now through Friday, February 7 in the School of Architecture Gallery. Both the exhibition and lecture are free and open to the public. For more information, call the School of Architecture at 305-284-3438.
  
  

• Dr. William Miller, distinguished professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, will present some of the latest findings on innovative and effective treatments for substance abusers, 1 - 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, at the Bascom Palmer's auditorium. Wrong for the Right Reason: How and Why Motivational Interviewing Failed in a NIDA Clinical Trial, is the first of several talks by drug abuse treatment scientists from across the country as part of the 2003 Drug Abuse Treatment Lecture Series, sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and organized by the UM Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse. Contact Joanna de Velasco at 305-243-6434 for more information about this and upcoming events.

• A representative from TIAA-CREF will conduct individual financial counseling sessions on the dates and locations listed below. To schedule an appointment, click here or call 1-877-267-4510.

  • Tuesday, January 28 - Human Resources Conference Room, 141 Max Orovitz Bldg.
  • Wednesday, January 29 - Professional Development & Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage
    
    

  A representative from Fidelity Investments will also conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-642-7131.

  • Thursday, January 30 - Human Resources Conference Room, 141 Max Orovitz Bldg.
  • Friday, January 31 - Professional Development & Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage
    
    
• The UM Alumni Association is requesting nominations for books written by UM faculty and staff for the 2003 Book Awards. The Book Awards Program is designed to raise awareness about UM by honoring high school juniors across the country who have exhibited both outstanding leadership and academic excellence. Each year the recipients receive a book chosen by the Alumni Association which is presented to them at their school's awards ceremony. If you are interested in being considered, contact Tricia Dingler at 305-284-2872 by Friday, January 31.
  
  
• If your school-aged children need to learn or brush-up on their basic computing and word processing skills, then Computers for Academic Success is the answer. These classes include keyboarding, word processing, and Internet research skills, and are designed with the tasks of elementary and middle-school students in mind. Classes are two hours and meet on four Saturdays in Allen Hall. Course tuition is $135.00 (including materials), but UM employees are eligible for a 10 percent discount. Class begins Saturday, February 1. For more information and to register, call Karen at 305-284-1312, Julia at 305-284-1326, or visit www.ili.miami.edu and click the Computers for Academic Success link.