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PERSONAL
BENEFITS STATEMENTS
TO BE DELIVERED
Personal
Benefits Statements for 2003 are being delivered via
interoffice mail. Your statement includes personalized
information on each of the benefit plans provided by
the University, including an estimate of the University's
contribution to benefit programs and the amount of value
these programs add to your total compensation. Employees
should review their statement and keep it for future
reference.
WELLNESS
CENTER OFFERS SALSA CLASSES
The
Wellness Center offers instruction in beginner and intermediate
salsa dance. The classes cost $50 for members and $60
for nonmembers. The intermediate class begins Monday,
June 30, and beginner class starts Tuesday, July
1. To register, visit the Wellness Suite located
on the second floor of the Wellness Center. Questions?
Call 305-284-5433.
TEAM
WORKS TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTING SERVICES
A
team from the Controller's office, Telecommunications,
and Information Technology is working to improve accounting
services within the University by reducing the number
of transactions in suspense. For additional information,
visit the Web.
MOVIE
EXAMINES CUBA'S INFAMOUS PRISONS
The
Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies presents
the movie Presidio -- The Trip Back, 2:30 p.m.,
everyday this month at Casa Bacardi. The film is a personal
story of one exile's return to Cuba's infamous historical
prisons, La Cabaña and El Presidio, to document
and honor the men and women that endured Castro's political
prisons. Admission to Casa Bacardi is $5, but is free
to UM students, faculty, and staff with identification.
For more information, call 305-284-2822.
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SPIRIT AND STYLE WITH A UM LANCASTER ITALY WATCH
The
Alumni Association is offering an exclusive UM Lancaster
Italy Watch for $250, with all proceeds benefiting the
Alumni Association. The beautiful watch by Lancaster
Italy comes with a bright orange leather band and an
interchangeable crocodile leather band. For details,
visit the Office
of Alumni Relations Web site, or call the office
at 305-284-2872.
LATIN
AMERICAN FILM SERIES TO SHOWCASE NEW FILM
The
School of Communication and the Motion Picture Association-Latin
America present the film Bufo & Spallanzani,
8 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 27, 28
and 29, at the Bill Cosford Cinema. The film, part
of the Latin American Film Series 2003, is a thriller
about a detective in a Pan-American insurance company
investigating the case of a landowner who dies shortly
after taking out a $1 million insurance policy. Tickets
are $5 for general admission and $3 for senior citizens
and UM employees and students with ID. Call 305-284-1870
for more information.
LEARN
THE ESSENTIALS OF PROJECT 2002
The
NGJ Information Systems Institute offers a one-day class
in Project 2002, 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 this session, NGJ also will offer an advanced
Project 2002 class later in the summer. Cost is $250,
which includes a book and refreshments.
If you are interested in attending, call 305-284-2100
or send an e-mail.
EYEWEAR
SAVINGS WITH BASCOM PALMER’S 20/20 VISION CLUB
Optical
Services at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute offers exclusive
membership to the 20/20 Vision Club for UM/Jackson employees,
students, and immediate family members. All club members
pay only $20 for lenses (single-vision or bifocal) and
$20 for frames. In addition, club members enjoy up to
50 percent discounts on specialty lenses and designer
frames. For more information, stop by for a visit Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first floor
of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
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AQUATICS
SPORTS CAMP
Randy
Ableman, head diving coach, will offer the
Cane Aquatics Sports Camp at the Whitten
Student Center Outdoor Pool, 9 a.m. to 4:15
p.m., for seven one-week sessions ending
on Friday, July 25. 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 is 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
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. For more information,
visit the Web
page or call 305-284-5800.
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.
- Designed
for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten
children (ages 4 1/2 to 6 years old),
the camp runs 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday,
July 7, through Friday, July 11,
and Monday, July 14, through Friday,
July 18. Instruction will integrate
a number of music and art activities to
increase the child's awareness of the
natural environment. A snack will be provided
each day. For more information, call 305-284-3176
or visit the Web.
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 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.
- Middle
School Team Challenge, Saturday and
Sunday, June 28 to 29
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