Women's awards banquet Financial counseling History of St. Pat's Day

FALL TEXTBOOK ORDERS NOW ONLINE

The Bookstore announces online textbook ordering. Submit your textbook adoptions anytime on the Bookstore site. Enter your e-mail address and initial password of "475." Order your books online and have a chance to win a PDA. Questions? Contact Richard Dunham 305-284-4103 or read the Online Guide (Adobe Acrobat). The deadline to order textbooks for the fall semester is Tuesday, April 15.


WOMEN'S COMMISSION HOSTS ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

The Women's Commission is hosting its Annual Awards Banquet, 7:45 to 9 a.m., Thursday, March 27, at Founders Hall. The keynote speaker at the breakfast ceremony is former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno. The 2003 recipients of the May A. Brunson and Louise P. Mills Awards also will be announced. Cost for the banquet is $8.50/person. Reservation form and award nomination forms are available in Adobe Acrobat format on the Women's Commission Web site. Reservations are due by Friday, March 21.


PRESIDENT SHALALA APPEARS IN TODAY'S MIAMI HERALD

The cover story for the Business Monday section of today's Miami Herald newspaper is about President Shalala and her leadership here at the University. If you didn't get a chance to read the printed version, you can read the online version here.

	24-HOUR HEALTH CARE HOTLINE Would it give you peace of mind to know that there is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week hotline with professional nurses available to answer questions and give free health care advice before you make a decision? UnitedHealthcare offers NurseLine, a free consultation service offered through Care24. To contact a nurse through NurseLine, call 1-888-887-4114. For more information, visit the NurseLine information page or register at http://www.myuhc.com and click on "Live Nurse Chat" located under the "Health Information" section on the left hand side. Other Care24 benefits available to faculty and staff are: Emergency-related advice Legal services Financial services IRA OPPORTUNITIES TOPIC OF SEMINAR TIAA-CREF will be conducting the financial education seminar IRA Opportunities, noon, Tuesday, March 25, in the Professional Development and Training Office of the Max Orovitz Building. Topics will include traditional vs. Roth IRAs, IRA conversions, rolling your retirement into an IRA, IRA portability, and investing your IRA. To register, click here or call 305-284-5110. A light lunch will be provided. TIAA-CREF, FIDELITY TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL COUNSELING SESSIONS A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the Human Resources Conference Room, 141 Max Orovitz Building, Friday, March 21, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, click here or call toll-free 1-877-267-4510. A representative from Fidelity Investments will be at the Human Resources Conference Room, 141 Max Orovitz Building, Monday, March 24, and the Professional Development & Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage on the Medical campus, Tuesday, March 25, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-642-7131 or send an e-mail. 2002 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) FORMS DUE Any claims incurred during calendar year 2002 must be sent to the prior FSA administrator, CoreSource, Inc., using the 2002 claim forms and be postmarked by Monday, March 31. Claim forms for calendar year 2002 for Health and Dependent Care can be downloaded as Adobe Acrobat files. If you have any questions regarding your claims for 2002, contact CoreSource at 1-800-327-5462, ext. 7494. SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE? This insurance covers long-term care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or professional home care services, assisting in the costs if you or a family member becomes ill or injured and requires long-term care. Plans range in daily benefits from $70 to $200, and the younger you are at enrollment, the less your premium will be. You may apply at any time throughout the year, and once you enroll, your premium is locked and will not change for the life of the plan. Call today for information on the various plans that will fit your needs and your budget. For additional information contact Pamela Salemi at 305-284-2973.

DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA IS TOPIC OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LECTURE

As part of Women's History Month, the Women's Studies Program presents Mary Simons of the University of Cape Town, South Africa, for a speech titled One Woman, One Vote: Politics of Gender and the Challenges of Democracy in South Africa, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, in room 160 of the Learning Center. Simons is an academic activist who has spent much of her professional life working for democracy and gender equality in South Africa. Reception to follow. For more information, call 305-284-2017 or send an e-mail.


LEARN CRYSTAL REPORTS AT NGJ INFORMATION SYSTEMS CLASSES

The NGJ Information Systems Institute will be offering a series of Crystal Reports classes over the next few months. This reporting tool is widely used at the University and can be very versatile. Crystal Reports allows users to transform almost any data into powerful, interactive content. The first course being offered is Introduction to Databases and Crystal Reports, a half-day seminar (either in the morning or afternoon), Monday, March 31. The seminar, which will review the key elements of Crystal and how it integrates with a large number of various databases, is designed for directors or supervisors seeking a understanding of the application to determine its usefulness for their area. If you or any of your staff are interested in attending these classes, send an e-mail or call 305-284-2100.

	MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS The men's tennis team will be taking on the University of Wisconsin, 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at the Neil Schiff Tennis Complex. All UM students will receive free pizza with their 'Cane Card. Join the team again on Friday, March 21, for "Dinner, Drinks, and Dartmouth" at 6 p.m. as the 'Canes take on Dartmouth. The women's tennis team will be matched up against Drake University at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. For more information on Hurricane Tennis, visit Hurricanesports.com. HURRICANE CLUB LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC AND AUCTION/DINNER EVENT The Hurricane Club Legends Golf Classic will be held on Friday, April 4, at the Doral Golf Resort. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., lunch will be served at 11 a.m., and play begins with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Foursomes will be paired with former and current UM players, coaches, and staff. Later that evening is the Hurricane Club Annual Legends Auction and Dinner event. Auction items include UM memorabilia, professional sports collectibles, gift certificates, hotel stays, trips, and much more. The dinner and auction take place in the Champions Pavilion. All auction items will be on display for viewing beginning at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., and the auction starts at 6 p.m. Cost to attend the Legends Auction and Dinner event is $50. In addition, every dinner ticket purchased will receive one free raffle ticket compliments of the Hurricane Club. All proceeds from the golf tournament and auction/dinner event benefit the Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699 or visit www.hurricanesports.com.

LECTURE EXAMINES EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE

The Jean Monnet Chair, in cooperation with the Miami European Union Center, presents Olivia Tambou from the University of Angers, France, for the lecture The European Court of Justice, 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, in room 306 of the Merrick Building. For additional information, contact Aimee Kanner at 305-284-3266.


SYMPOSIUM EXAMINES CONQUEST OF MEXICO

The Center for Latin American Studies, the Lowe Art Museum, and the Departments of Anthropology, History, and Art and Art History are hosting an international symposium titled Invasion and Transformation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Images of the Conquest of Mexico, Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23, in the Storer Auditorium. The conference will address issues of cultural change and representation as aspects of the larger processes of invasion (military, religious, and biological), colonization, and resistance that occurred between European and indigenous peoples in the formation of Colonial Mexico. The symposium accompanies Visions of Empire: Picturing the Conquest in Colonial Mexico, an exhibit at the Lowe featuring a series of eight 17th century paintings depicting the "Conquest of Mexico" from the Jay I. Kislak Foundation. Audience members will be asked to register at the door; however, the event is free of charge. For more information visit the Web site.


KNOW ANY GREAT HEROES?

Nomination forms are now available for the Vice President's Award for Service 2003. Help recognize outstanding students, faculty, and staff for their commitment to volunteerism. Nomination forms are due to the Butler Volunteer Services Center, UC 240, by 5 p.m., Friday, March 21. For more information, call Leandra Medina at 305-284-GIVE(4483). Nomination forms are available at the following locations:

• Vice President for Student Affairs Office, 244 Ashe Building
• Butler Volunteer Services Center, 240 University Center
• Faculty Senate and Government Office, 325 Ashe Building
• Dean's Office, Graduate School, 1541 Brescia Avenue
• Dean's Office, Law School, A-212 Law Building
• Student Affairs Office, Medical School, 2102/2108 RMSB

PROGRAM ON CREATIVE THINKING AT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The Executive Education Center in the School of Business Administration is hosting a three-day certificate program, Monday through Wednesday, March 24 to 26, in conjunction with Mindrange, titled Creative Thinking and Innovative Strategy. The program focuses on the learning process to harness the power of creative thinking for your organization. Whether you're in finance, production, marketing, sales, human resources, or information technology, you will learn proven strategies to solve problems, improve decision-making, and foster innovation. To register, call 305-284-2513 or send an e-mail. For complete information, click here.


REQUIRED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN SPONSORED RESEARCH

The University has launched a required educational certification program for all faculty/investigators and non-faculty departmental personnel involved in the administrative aspects of sponsored research activities. The program is currently open for non-faculty departmental personnel who originate, review, or approve any phase of a sponsored grant or contract document, including proposals, awards, and transactions. It is divided into five sessions spread over two and one-half days. Attendance is required for all five sessions, and a test will be given at the end of the program. The schedule of classes and registration for non-faculty departmental personnel is through the Professional Development and Training Office. Make sure to register for the entire program (sessions one through five) at the same time. For more information, e-mail Jill Tincher. The faculty/investigator program will begin after most non-faculty departmental personnel are certified.

THE HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick's Day, named after the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for thousands of years. The day falls during the Christian season of Lent, and Irish families would attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. The Lenten prohibition against the consumption of meat also was waived. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland, but in the United States when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Today, people of all backgrounds around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you today and every day --- Happy St. Patrick's Day from University Communications. If you would like to learn more about St. Patrick and the holiday, visit The History Channel's special Web site.


REMINDERS

• TODAY: Beginning today, March 17, course schedule books for the fall and summer sessions will be distributed. Registration for these two semesters is Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 18. Student appointment times will be available on EASY beginning Monday, March 24. Due to the Passover holiday there will be no scheduled registration appointments Wednesday through Friday, April 16 to 18, but the Office of the Registrar will still be open for those students who wish to register.
  
  
• The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, the Middle East Studies Institute, and the Dr. M. Lee Pearce Chair in Middle East Peace Studies are hosting the Eighth Annual Taffy Gould Lecture, Israeli Arabs - Dilemmas and Challenges, 8 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at The Miller Center, 105 Merrick Building. The speaker is Elie Rekhess, senior fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center, Tel Aviv University. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the lecture is free and open to the public. Call 305-284-6882 for more information.
  
  
• The School of Nursing is offering an Informational Session, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday March 19, and 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 22. Call 305-284-4325 to R.S.V.P. Refreshments will be served.
  
  
• The Department of Religious Studies of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Study of Religions and Culture (SSRC) present Doug Allen, professor and chairperson of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Maine, who will be speaking on Hindu and Buddhist Religious Perspectives, 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, in LC room 120. For more information, contact Ada Orlando at 305-284-4733.
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistants are invited to attend the workshop On My Honor, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 20, at Robert Moore's master suite, Mahoney Residential College. The workshop will cover cheating, plagiarism, and Honor Council procedures. Refreshments will be served. Contact Peggy Nickerson at 305-284-2008 by Monday, March 17, to R.S.V.P.
  
  
• The Center for Research on Sport in Society and the College of Arts and Sciences' Spring Lecture Series 2003 Lecture No. 2 is 'A Dirty Rotten Shame': The Black Sox Scandal and American Culture, 4 p.m., Thursday, March 20, in classroom 102 of the Pearson Residential College. The speaker is Dan Nathan, Ph.D., assistant professor at Skidmore College and author of Saying It's So: A Cultural History of the Black Sox Scandal. R.S.V.P. is requested by calling 305-284-3690 or sending an e-mail.
  
  
• The Caribbean Literary Studies (CLS) group and the Department of English host the XXII Annual West Indian Literature Conference, Caribbean Currents: Navigating the Web and the Word, Thursday through Saturday, March 20 to 22. Noted Barbadian historian, poet, and scholar Kamau Brathwaite will deliver the keynote address, and Olive Senior and Margaret Cezair-Thompson will showcase their talents during the event's Creative Writers Evening. Read the news release for more information.
  
  
• Join fellow alumni and friends for the Fifth Annual Miami Golf Classic, Friday, March 21, at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables for a great day of fun. The event raises scholarships for UM students from the South Florida area. For more information or to register, contact Tricia Dingler at 305-284-2872 or send an e-mail.
  
  
• The Institutional Review Board's next Human Subjects Research Seminar, The Informed Consent Process-Guidelines, is 12 to 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, in room 3023 of the Debbie School, Mailman Center for Child Development. Lunch will be served. Advanced registration is necessary, as there is a limit of 35 people. For more information, visit the IRB Web site or contact Jacqueline Binns to register.
  
  
• If you know of an outstanding employee in the Division of Student Affairs, why not nominate him/her for a 2003 Laurel Award? Award categories are outstanding job performance, exceptional work with students, and new student affairs employee. Information and nomination forms are available at all Student Affairs offices and on their Web site. Nominations are due by Friday, March 28 to Ali Rodriguez, Toppel Career Center, Locator Code 6930.