Summer Shorts Festival Computer courses Summer camps BLOOD DRIVE THIS WEEK Save a life by becoming a blood donor. The Wellness Center will hold a blood drive from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, June 2 and 3, in the atrium. For more information, call the Wellness Suite at 305-284-5433.

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NEW PEOPLE SEARCH ON THE WEB

The University has launched a new way of finding departments and people on the Web at http://directory.web.miami.edu (or by clicking on the "Find People" link at the top of the main University Web pages). You can now search by function, so if for example you're seeking someone responsible for Web development, just type in those keys words and off you go. Department listings are updated year-round, thus users have access to up-to-date information.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BIWEEKLY TIMESHEET 2R01

Attention supervisors and department heads of biweekly employees -- the biweekly timesheet for 2R01 (May 23 through June 5) does not include the standard hours for the Memorial Day holiday. To ensure that your employees are paid for this holiday, they should cross out the hours for May 26 in the "Sched. Hours" column (shaded in green) and write them in the "Sched. Hol" column on the timesheet. Please verify that this change has been made when timesheets are signed.


HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS TO AFFECT TRAFFIC ON CAMPUS

On Thursday, June 12, the Convocation Center will host three high school graduation ceremonies: at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. As a result, traffic flow on Ponce de Leon Boulevard and parking in the Ponce de Leon and Pavia Garages isexpected to be a little heavier than usual. Wellness Center patrons may find their parking plans impacted as well, and it is recommended that they allot additional time when visiting the center on this date. If you have any questions, contact Parking and Transportation at 305-284-3096, option 1.


UM NIGHT AT SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL

On Thursday, June 19, UM alumni, employees, and friends are invited to City Theatre's Summer Shorts Festival at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre for a special price of $22 per ticket. The annual Summer Shorts Festival is devoted to premieres of "shorts" - original comedies and dramas running five to 20 minutes long. Enjoy complimentary appetizers provided by Café Tu Tu Tango at 6:30 p.m., and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available. For group tickets to UM Night or any other night, call Danielle Karliner at 305-365-5400, ext. 10.


NO MORE EXCUSES FOR A HIGH GOLF SCORE

Beginning Tuesday, June 17, the Wellness Center will offer a conditioning program designed exclusively for golf enthusiasts. The golf program utilizes two patented machines available on the PGA tour trailer -- the Med-X stretch and rotary torso machines. The program, which is open to both Wellness Center members and non-members, includes a pre/post golf swing velocity analysis, 16 training sessions (every Tuesday and Thursday for eight weeks), and in-depth training instruction with stability and medicine balls. The cost is $175 for Wellness Center members, $250 for non-members, and $100 for UM students. Only four participants allowed per session. Call 305-284-5433 to register.


ENJOY TIMELESS MUSIC AT CONCERT SERIES TO BENEFIT UM/SYLVESTER

The Cellar Club of the Biltmore Hotel presents the Nostalgia Concert Series, Thursday through Monday, June 12 to 16, with proceeds to benefit the UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sponsored by Southern Wine & Spirits, the concert series features Leon Russell, The Turtles (featuring Flo and Eddie), 5th Dimension, The Little River Band, and Rita Coolidge. All shows begin at 9:30 p.m., and will be presented "nightclub style" with limited seating in the Biltmore Hotel's Country Club Ballroom. Tickets to each performance are $75 for preferred seating, $65 for general seating, and include a complimentary wine bar. Ticket packages for the entire series also are available, and Cellar Club members are eligible for reduced prices. For more information, visit http://www.biltmorehotel.com or send an e-mail. To order tickets, call 305-913-3204.


FIDELITY INVESTMENTS ANSWERS YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS

A representative from Fidelity Investments will be at the Medical campus, Tuesday, June 10, and the Coral Gables campus, Wednesday, June 11, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131.


LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF POPULAR COMPUTER PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER

The NGJ Information Systems Institute will offer a two-day class in Crystal Reports and a one-day class in Project 2002 during the summer. If you are interested in attending these classes, call 305-284-2100 or send an e-mail.

• Crystal Reports Design and Development - Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10 and 11
  Learn the skills necessary for typical report generation. The report design concepts involved in creating a new report will be covered, as well as a review of the basics of record selection, sorting, grouping, and summarizing. Formatting skills and conditional reporting tools necessary to create presentation-quality reports are also topics in the class. A key component that will be covered is working with the Formula Editor. This class is designed for managers and staff directly involved in creating, maintaining and reporting to management and customers. Cost is $600 and includes a book and refreshments.
• Project 2002 (Intro) - Tuesday, July 8
  The class covers not only the basics of the program, but also emphasizes the reporting functions of this popular package. In addition to these sessions, NGJ will also offer an advanced Project 2002 later in the summer. Cost is $250 and includes a book and refreshments.

Two University-owned, beautifully remodeled Coral Gables homes, both within walking distance from the Coral Gables campus, are available for lease. For inquiries, contact Mayra Menendez at 305-284-4672.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO BECOME OMBUDSMAN

The Ombudsman Council of South Dade and the Florida Keys is seeking citizen volunteers to serve as Long-Term Care Ombudsmen. Volunteers are trained and certified prior to being appointed by the governor, and then charged with improving the quality of life for long-term care residents in our area. This includes residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family care homes. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Sara Celis at 305-671-7245, toll-free at 888-831-0404, or visit their Web site.

	AQUATICS SPORTS CAMP Randy Ableman, head diving coach, will offer the Cane Aquatics Sports Camp at the Whitten Student Center Outdoor Pool, beginning Monday, June 9, and running for seven one-week sessions ending on Friday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Instruction will be given in the areas of swimming, springboard diving, and trampoline for children ages five to 12. Other programs include swim lessons, swim team for children and adults, and diving camp and lessons. Cost is $160 per week, discounts are available, and a registration fee required. Call 305-284-4713 or visit the Cane Aquatics Web site for more information. WEB DESIGN FOR TEENAGERS The Computer and Technology Group is offering a three-week Web design course for teenagers, Monday, June 16, through Thursday, July 3. The course teaches students how to design, create, animate, and launch professional Web sites for their friends, classmates, and family. Cost is $395 per week, or $995 for all three weeks. For more information, visit the Web page or call 305-284-5800. THEATRE ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG TEENS The Theatre Arts Department's Summer Theatre Academy for Children and Young Teens runs Monday, June 16, through Friday, July 25. For more information or an application, call 305-284-4474. SOCCER CAMPS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Women's soccer head coach Tricia Taliaferro and the UM soccer staff are offering summer camps for both girls and boys. Camps are built around skill development and are offered in a fun, competitive environment. Dates are listed below. A brochure with detailed information and a camper application is available online. Employees receive a 10 percent discount. For more information, call 305-284-4179. Saturday through Wednesday, July 19 to 23 - Girls Residential/Commuter Camp (ages 9-18) Monday through Friday, August 4 to 8 - Co-ed Day Camp (girls and boys ages 5-14) Monday through Friday, August 4 to 8 - Girls Team Camp SCHOOL OF MUSIC OFFERS MULTIPLE CAMPS FOR ALL AGES The Young Musicians' Camp is a four-week summer camp for beginning to advanced instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 7 to 16, Monday, June 30, through Friday, July 25. Students will participate in a variety of musical activities, including chamber music, small jazz group, composition, band, computer, studio recording, improvisation, steel drum ensemble, musical theater, creative movement, and instrumental ensembles. During the week of Monday, July 21, jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling, who has recorded and performed with Jimmy Buffett and Joe Williams, among others, will be the guest artist in residence. For more information, call 305-284-2241 or visit the Web site. The School of Music and Ellis Family Music and Ellis Family Music Company, Inc. (EFM) present the 12th Annual Summer Guitar, Bass-Guitar, Drumset, and Keyboard Camp, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27. The cost is $295, and includes lunch, books, t-shirts, and training with University professors and VIP musicians. Full and partial scholarships are available through the "William R. Ellis Scholarship Fund." For more information, call 305-284-2083 or EFM at 305-858-8189, or visit www.efmproductions.com. The School of Music is hosting its 31st annual 'Canes Choral Camp, Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20. The camp includes junior and senior high school students as well as a day camp for elementary students. For more information, contact the Choral Office at 305-284-4162. HURRICANE VOLLEYBALL CAMP The 2003 Hurricane Volleyball Day Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 1, at the Knight Sports Center. The camp, for kids ages 10 to 18 years old, offers each athlete the opportunity to develop the fundamentals of the game. The cost is $250, and employees receive a $25 discount. A $100 deposit is due at time of application. For more information or an application, contact April Yantis at 305-284-5076 or Erik Olson at 305-284-4532. UM ROWING TEAM OFFERS CAMP FOR ADULTS Learn to row on the beautiful Miami Beach waterways this summer at the Shane Watersports Center Summer Rowing Camps for Adults. All sessions are taught by UM rowing team staff. Learn the basics of rowing, and by the end of the two-week camp, you'll be able to row in a shell as part of a crew with other campers. There are three two-week camps to choose from beginning Monday, June 9, and ending Friday, July 18. For more information, call 305-861-8876 or visit http://www.rowmiamibeach.com. FERNE LABATI GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMPS Women's basketball head coach Ferne Labati summer basketball camps will help girls in grades 4 through 12 improve their basketball skills, learn more about the game, and discover what it takes to become a better basketball player. Dates are listed below. For more information, including costs, call 305-284-5802 or visit the Athletics Web site. Employees receive a 10 percent discount and may use their Flexible Spending Accounts. Shooting Camp, Sunday, June 15 One Week Individual Camp, Monday through Friday, June 16 to 20 Middle School Team Challenge, Saturday and Sunday, June 28 to 29

REMINDERS

• Lee Shinasi of the School of Law will participate in a debate on the Patriot Act II, 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, at Books and Books in Coral Gables. The Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 has been called "Patriot Act II" in that it proposes to extend Government powers granted under USA Patriot Act, passed by Congress shortly after the attacks on September 11, 2001. After the Pro and Con debate, there will be time to have discussion among the speakers and the audience.
  
  
• The Employee Assistance Program's seminar Coping in These Troubled Times, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 5, on the Medical campus, offers practical tips and strategies for coping in this unusually stressful time in America. Learn to recognize how war and violence can impact people, identify the signs and symptoms of stress, develop ways of coping, and identify useful resources. Bring your lunch, and beverages will be provided. Register online at www.miami.edu/development-training.
  
  
• According to the U.S. Department of Justice, three out of four women will be the victims of violent crime during their lifetime. Sign up now for the S.A.F.E. National Self-Defense Institute Program, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 9, and learn how to reduce your risk of being attacked, avoid dangerous situations, and use lifesaving techniques should you become a victim. The registration fee is $5, and the deadline for registration is Thursday, June 5. Call Zelda Calvert at 305-243-3209 to enroll.
  
  
• Merit increases for employees paid biweekly will be effective at the start of the period Friday, June 6, to Thursday, June 19, and will be paid on Thursday, June 26. Merit increases for employees paid monthly will be effective Sunday, June 1, and will be paid on Monday, June 30. For more information on the policies, visit the Merit Increases FY 04 Web page.
  
  

• Another great benefit for all full-time employees is that you receive a 50 percent discount on all Hurricane athletic season tickets, including football. Secure your 2003 football season tickets today, and be there for the seven home games, including the home opener against the University of Florida Gators. Season tickets are the only way to guarantee your seat for any of the games. Great seats are going fast, so call 1-800-GO-CANES or 305-284-CANE today.

  • Coral Gables campus, Breezeway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays, June 5, and June 19
  • Medical campus, Au Bon Pain, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays, June 12, and June 26