|
BOBBY
McFERRIN TO PERFORM AT SCHOOL OF LAW FUNDRAISER
Multiple
Grammy Award-winning artist Bobby McFerrin will perform
with the Chamber Orchestra of Hope in a benefit concert,
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, at Gusman Concert
Hall. The performance will benefit the School of Law's
H.O.P.E. (Helping Others through Pro Bono Efforts) program
in which more than 300 students dedicate themselves
to community projects for the homeless, children, immigrants,
the environment, and more. Tickets are $100 for VIP
seating and a private reception with the artists, $60,
or $40, and can be ordered by calling 305-372-2975.
For more information, read the news
release.
HEAD NORTH
FOR CANESFEST 2003
The
'Canes are hitting the road to Broward and Palm Beach
counties for CanesFest 2003. The first stop is the Broward
County Convention Center, 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday,
July 26, followed by the South Florida Fairgrounds
in Palm Beach, 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 27.
CanesFest offers fans a chance to collect autographs
of players and coaches, participate in an interactive
Kid's Zone, view performances by the Sunsations and
cheerleaders, purchase Hurricane merchandise, and participate
in a silent auction. The events are free. For additional
details and directions, visit www.hurricanesports.com
or call 1-800-GO-CANES.
LET
FREEDOM RING THIS WEEKEND; INDEPENDENCE DAY HISTORY
For
17 summer days in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson, then
a young man from Virginia, worked tirelessly to draft
the document that would ultimately revolutionize the
world, the Declaration of Independence. He presented
his draft to a five-man committee, which included Benjamin
Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston.
After more than 80 changes, the Continental Congress
adopted the final version of the Declaration
of Independence on July 4, 1776. Thomas Jefferson
and John Adams were the only two future Presidents to
sign the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration
first appeared in a newspaper on July 6, 1776, and George
Washington arranged for the document to be read to his
troops on July 9, 1776. Celebrations to commemorate
the Declaration began in 1777. The War of Independence
lasted until 1783, and in that year, Independence Day
was made an official holiday. In 1941, Congress declared
the Fourth of July a federal holiday. As a reminder,
this Friday, July 4, is Independence Day, a regularly
scheduled holiday for all campuses.
WELLNESS
CENTER BLOOD DRIVE AND HOLIDAY HOURS
The
Wellness Center will be closed on Friday, July 4,
for the holiday. During the following week, you can
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, July 7 and 8, in the atrium. For more
information, call the Wellness Suite at 305-284-5433.
PROFESSOR'S
MODERN VERSION OF SHAKESPEARE CLASSIC HITS THE STAGE
School
of Communication professor Ron Mangravite, who also
writes theater reviews for the New Times newspapers
in South Florida, is directing a multimedia production
of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, Thursday,
July 10, through Sunday, July 27, at the
On The Boards Theatre in Dania Beach, 56 North Federal
Highway. Mangravite has set the tale of sexual blackmail,
political corruption, and media manipulation in a futuristic
setting, using contemporary video and sound technology.
For tickets, call 954-924-6278.
RESEARCH
LISTSERV KEEPS YOU UPDATED ON COLLABORATIONS AND SHARED
INITIATIVES
The
Office of Research established a LISTSERV to foster
research interactions, equipment sharing, collaborations,
and sharing of research initiatives. To register for
the LISTSERV, send a request to mailto:listserv@listserv.miami.edu.
Leave the subject line of your e-mail blank and type
only "SUBSCRIBE RESEARCH-L" in the body of
the message. If you have any questions or comments,
contact Norman Altman.
 |
 |
| 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.
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
- 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.
|
|
|
 |
REMINDERS
- The
Wellness Center offers instruction in beginner salsa
dance starting Tuesday, July 1. The classes
cost $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. To register,
visit the Wellness Suite located on the second floor
of the Wellness Center. Questions? Call 305-284-5433.
- 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.
|
