Haunted Wellness Expo Wide Left! United Way fundraisers FRIDAY IS FALL RECESS As a reminder, Friday, October 18, is Fall Recess. There are no classes on the Coral Gables and Rosenstiel Marine & Atmospheric Science campuses, with the exception of the School of Law. The School of Medicine remains open.

BASEBALL ALL-STAR ALEX RODRIGUEZ DONATES $3.9 MILLION TO UM ATHLETICS

Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop and Miami resident Alex Rodriguez made a $3.9 million contribution to the University. The gift will be used to fund an annual scholarship, in perpetuity, at the University for a member of the Boys & Girls Club of America as well as to officially kick off the Athletic Department's phase of the UM fundraising campaign. Rodriguez, who as a High School senior had been accepted as a student at the University, announced his intention to enroll and get his degree. Read the complete news release here, and see photos of the event here.


"HEALTH SCARE" AT THE 7TH ANNUAL WELLNESS EXPO

"Healthy Haunted House" is the theme of this year's Wellness Expo. "Treat" yourself to an evening of fun and fitness from 5 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 16. Participants can visit with exhibitors offering a wide range of services, from South Beach Smoothies to relaxing chair massages. The evening will also feature instructional classes, demonstrations, a pumpkin decorating contest, and a prize for the best costume. It's free, so mark your calendar now. For more information, contact the Wellness Suite at 305-284-5433.


GET OUT AND VOTE --- FOR SEBASTIAN

UM mascot Sebastian the Ibis needs your vote for Mascot of the Year. Capital One's National Mascot of the Year pits Sebastian against 11 other college and university mascots, and the winner will be announced during the Capital One Bowl on January 1, 2003. The winning mascot's university receives $10,000 to use toward scholarships for his or her school's mascot program. The only place to vote is online at http://wwww.capitalonebowl.com. Polls close at 11:59 a.m., Friday, December 20.


LECTURE/LUNCH EVENT LOOKS AT CHILD BULLYING AND VIOLENCE

The School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics and The Ethics Programs are co-hosting a lunch and lecture titled Bullying and Violence Prevention: Challenges and Strategies, 12 - 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, in room 4004A of the Mailman Center for Child Development. The speaker will be Debra J. Pepler, Ph.D., director of the LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution, York University, Toronto, Canada. Dr. Pepler conducts two major research programs: one on children at risk, and the other on children's aggressive behaviors. She is currently a panel member of the National Institute for Mental Health to review research grants on risks and prevention programs related to children and adolescents. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Raquel Morales at 305-243-6123.

	WIDE LEFT! UM BEATS FSU, EARNS FIRST EVER FLORIDA CUP Homecoming was sweet success for the 'Canes as they knocked off cross state rival FSU 28-27 before a sold-out crowd at the Orange Bowl. With one second left on the clock, it once again came down to a field goal attempt by FSU to win the game -- but instead on the wide right we're used to, it sailed wide left. Saturday's victory, combined with UM's win over the Florida Gators back in September, the 'Canes are the owners of the inaugural Florida Cup. The Cup is given to the overall winner of the UM, FSU and UF series. For highlights and reports on the big win, visit the UM Athletics Web site. The 'Canes are off this week before traveling to Morgantown, West Virginia for a BIG EAST match-up against the Mountaineers of West Virginia University on Saturday, October 26. HURRICANE VOLLEYBALL FACES CROSS TOWN RIVAL F.I.U. The UM volleyball team's nation-leading win streak of 26 matches may have come to an end last week when they were upset by Georgetown in Washington, DC, but the team is ready to get back to its winning ways. The 'Canes play Florida International University at the Knight Sports Complex, 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 16. Tickets can be purchased at the Hecht Athletic Center or by calling 1-800-G0-CANES. For more information log on to http://hurricanesports.ocsn.com/sports/w-volley/mifl-w-volley-body.html. 'CANES VERSUS GATORS ON THE HARDCOURT On Saturday December 21 at the AmericanAirlines Arena, the Florida Gators and Hurricane men's basketball teams will square off for the first time since 1990 in the ninth annual Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. To watch the Hurricanes battle the Gators in this anticipated sell out, contact the Orange Bowl Committee Ticket Office at 305-341-4700 or log on to www.orangebowl.org.

REMINDER: LAST CHANCE TO UPDATE DIRECTORY INFORMATION

The deadline to update and/or verify your information in the University Telephone Directory "green pages" is Wednesday, October 16. Because many working titles were changed to correct typos and inconsistencies, you should double-check your working title to make sure it is correct. Also, if your home or work addresses/phone numbers are different from last year, or if you want to change the option that indicates whether your mailing address should be private, sign-in to the EASY System, select the "Verify Personal Information" option and make any necessary changes. You must click the "Verify" box for each item before you can click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page.


WOMEN'S CANCER ISSUES AND MORE ADDRESSED
AT "ASK THE EXPERTS" WORKSHOP

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Courtelis Center for Psychosocial Oncology presents a one-day workshop titled Breast and Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Issues: A Partial Focus on Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy, Tuesday, October 29, in Sylvester Conference Room 1301. School of Medicine experts will address a broad range of topics, including psychosocial issues of women with cancer, genetic research, early detection, treatment advances, and more. Six contact hours will be provided for nurses, LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT. The cost to attend is $10, and pre-registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Fariba Ostovary at 305-243-4274.


EYEWEAR SAVINGS WITH BASCOM PALMER’S 20/20 VISION CLUB

Optical Services at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute offers exclusive membership to the new 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 50 percent discounts on specialty lenses and designer frames. For more information at 305-326-6092, 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.


BLACKBOARD LISTSERV PROVIDES COURSE WEB SITE INFORMATION

The Instructional Advancement Center uses a LISTSERV to distribute news to faculty members and instructors who use the Blackboard course web site system. To register for the LISTSERV, send a request to listserv@listserv.miami.edu. Leave the subject line of your e-mail blank and type only "SUBSCRIBE BB" in the body of the message. If you have any questions or comments, contact Bill Vilberg or the IAC Help Desk.

	TODAY - UNIVERSITY RELATIONS/UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT - FOOD FESTIVAL & BAZAAR Corniche Food Festival and Bazaar, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, October 14. Come to 1540 Corniche Avenue for the Corniche Food Festival and Bazaar. The festival lunch is $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Your name will go in a raffle for prizes just for being present. Plus, enjoy delicious home cooked specialties and treats. Browse our book fair sponsored by Books & Books of Coral Gables and a special silver and gold jewelry market. Each sponsor is donating a portion of the proceeds to the United Way. There's even a flea market rummage sale with lots of knic knacs, costume jewelry and men's ties, and 100 percent of those proceeds support United Way. Questions? Contact Victoria Champion at 305-284-2872. For tickets contact Rontana Ly at 305-284-4443. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - PEWTER SALE The School of Education is raising money for the United Way by selling a unique collection of fine pewter products that resemble sterling silver, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, October 21, in room 318 of the Merrick Building. Pewter has two advantages over silver, it's cheaper and doesn't tarnish. Forty percent of all proceeds will go directly to the United Way. Cash, checks, and credit cards welcomed. Visit www.zollnerpewter.com to view samples of these products, or contact Dierdre Lacativa for a brochure at 305-284-2213. GENERAL COUNSEL/BOARD OF TRUSTEES/INTERNAL AUDIT - RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE For the second year, the Office of the General Counsel/Board of Trustees and Internal Audit are sponsoring a Rummage and Bake Sale, beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 28 to raise funds for the United Way campaign. Be sure to come by the Plumer Building and check out the many items for sale or taste the wonderful baked goods and treats. If you have any questions, please call Nora at 305-284-2700. PHYSICIAN REFERRAL OFFICE - HAUNTED HOUSE The Physician Referral Office (PRO) is hosting The Nightmare Forest, 9 - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday October 31. Admission is $1.00 benefiting the United Way. PRO is located in the PPW Building on the first floor next to the credit union. For more information call 305-243-6093. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - WALK-A-PET-ATHON The School of Education will hold its annual Walk-A-Pet-Athon to raise funds for the United Way, from 3 - 5 p.m., Friday, November 15. Registration is from 3 - 3:30 and walking promptly at 3:30. Bring your pet to work (they love to socialize) and raise money for United Way. All you have to do is find a few people to sponsor you and your pet. For more details and a sponsor sheet, contact Marlene Pino at 305-284-5864 or Karen Boss at 305-284-2167. COUNSELING CENTER - ENTERTAINMENT COUPON BOOK SALES The Entertainment Coupon Book is now available at the Counseling Center for $25.00 (plus tax). For purchases and information contact the Counseling Center at 305-284-5511.

REMINDERS

• TODAY: A Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:15 p.m., Monday, October 14, in Founders Hall. This meeting is hosted by the President. All faculty members are welcome to attend. The next regular business Senate meeting will be on Wednesday, October 23.
  
  This Columbus Day, come hear Gloria Mound, Executive Director of the Casa Shalom Institute for Marrano-Anusim Studies and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, speak on the topic, Was Columbus Jewish? The Enigma of Marrano Heritage, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 14 in room 245 of the UC. Mound will share some of her most recent findings from archives in the British Museum and Jamaica that suggest important ties between Columbus and exiled Spanish Jewry of the 15th century. The lecture, which is sponsored by the Program in Judaic Studies, is free and open to the public. For further information, call 305-284-2017.
  
  
• A representative from Fidelity Investments will be at the Gables Campus (Max Orovitz HR Conference room), Tuesday & Wednesday, October 15 & 16, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-642-7131.
  
  
• The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, and The Middle East Studies Institute invite you to attend The Second Annual Jack Chester Memorial Lecture Israeli Politics in the Crunch, 8 - 10 p.m., Wednesday, October 16 at Casa Bacardi. The speaker is Dr. Yossi Olmert, Professor of Security Studies, political columnist, and former government policy advisor who writes frequently for Yediot Aharonot and the Jerusalem Post. The lecture is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and first come, first served. Send an e-mail for more information.