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NOMINATIONS
FOR 2003 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS SOUGHT
The
deadline for nominations for the 2003 Excellence in
Teaching Awards is Monday, November 25. All full-time
faculty members who teach undergraduate or graduate
students and have been teaching at UM for at least three
years are eligible. There will be seven awards, each
consisting of a $4,000 honorarium plus $2,000 for faculty
development related to teaching. Nomination letters
should be sent to the Teaching Awards Committee, Instructional
Advancement Center, 249 Merrick Building, Locator Code
2047. For more information contact the Instructional
Advancement Center at 305-284-2008.
CONSTRUCTION
FORCES ROAD CLOSURE
Beginning
today, October 21, and for approximately 3 weeks,
a portion of Dickinson Drive will be closed between
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, for construction work.
Police will be routing the traffic through the Wellness
Center parking lot. Dickinson Drive will be open as
usual during all other hours. If you have any questions,
contact Jose H. Becerra at 305-284-6860.
DESIGN
A SHIRT TO PROTEST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
The
Women's Resource Center is sponsoring The Clothesline
Project, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday,
October 23 & 24, on the University Center Plaza/Rock.
The Clothesline Project is an artistic protest of violence
against women. Students, faculty, and staff can design
t-shirts representing women they know who have been
victims of violence. Shirts can be designed in advance
in the Women's Resource Center (UC Room 224) or during
the event. There is no cost to design a shirt. For more
information, contact Tricia
Shatley.
EXTREME
ETHICS CONFERENCE THIS WEEK
This
NIH-supported research ethics conference, Extreme
Ethics, now in its third year, will be held Thursday
- Saturday, October 24-26 at the Sheraton Biscayne
Bay Hotel. The conference has two tracks, one emphasizes
Foundations: Elements of High Quality IRB Review
and the other, from which the course draws its name,
addresses exceptionally difficult challenges in research
on human subjects and in public health. Topics include
genetics, HIPAA, biostatistics and bioinformatics. The
conference brochure and program are available on line
at www.miami.edu/ethics.
For more information, call the UM Ethics Programs at
305-243-5723.
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TWO
WEEK BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD BEGINS
TODAY, BENEFITS FAIRS HELD THIS WEEK ON
ALL THREE CAMPUSES
Online
Open Enrollment for the 2003 calendar year
begins today, October 21 and runs
through Friday, November 8. Again
this year, Open Enrollment can only be completed
online through “Your Benefits Link”
at www.benefits.miami.edu.
You will need a Personal Identification
Number (PIN) to complete Open Enrollment.
If you do not have a PIN, or forgot it,
log on to “Your
Benefits Link” by using your most
recent Net Pay from paycheck.
The
2003 Open Enrollment Benefits Fair will
run from Monday - Friday, October 21
- 25. Attend the Fair to receive updated
information on your benefits and provider
companies. Bring your raffle tickets from
the Benefits Update October issue
to the vendor booths to enter to win many
prizes. Flu shots will be available from
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Blood pressure, cholesterol
and glucose testing will be available during
fair hours.
- Gables
Flamingo Ballroom, Monday & Tuesday,
October 21-22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Marine
Cafeteria (Commons), Wednesday, October
23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Medical
JMH Cafeteria, Thursday & Friday,
October 24-25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
NEW
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ADMINISTRATOR AND FEATURES
FOR 2003
Fringe
Benefits Management Company (FBMC) will
replace CoreSource as the administrator
for the Flexible Spending Accounts Program
(FSA) in 2003. FBMC will provide participants
the EZ REIMBURSE MasterCard feature for
the Flexible Spending medical care accounts.
You must activate the card before you are
allowed access to the fund in your Medical
FSA. The funds will be taken directly from
your Medical FSA account (if eligible).
FBMC will also provide direct deposit for
all reimbursement claims, including dependent
care expenses. Participants will have access
to personal reimbursement claim information
via www.fbmc-benefits.com.
For more information visit the Web
or representatives from FBMC will be at
the Benefits Fair to answer questions.
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CATCH
UMTV BROADCASTS ON THE WEB
The
School of Communication has begun live Webcasts and
archiving of previously aired shows from UMTV. You can
now catch NewsVision, UMTV This Morning and SportsDesk
right from your own desk. All shows are offered in a
dual feed; either 56k or 256k bit rates. Live Webcasts
and archived shows can be viewed at http://www.miami.edu/com/umtv/videos.htm.
MATERIALS
NEEDED FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY WINTER SYMPOSIUM
Save
the date for the Miami Nature Biotechnology Winter Symposium,
50 Years On: From the Double Helix to Molecular Medicine,
to be held at the Miami Beach Radisson Deauville Resort,
February 1 - 5, 2003. Register now for UM tuition
remission and workshops. You also can submit posters
for presentation, and abstracts will be published on-line.
Exhibit space also is available. The event will honor
James Watson and Francis Crick, in recognition of the
50th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix
structure of DNA. Dr. Watson will give the conferences
opening address, Finding the Double Helix. The School
of Medicine's 50th anniversary will be celebrated at
the conference, as well. For more information and a
complete program, visit http://www.med.miami.edu/mnbws.
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VOLLEYBALL
TAKES ON SOUTH FLORIDA
Hurricane
Volleyball returns to the court at 7
p.m. tonight, October 21, against
the University of South Florida in the
Knight Sports Complex. For tickets call
1-800-GO-CANES or stop by the
Hecht Athletic Center.
ONLY
TWO HOME GAMES LEFT FOR FOOTBALL TEAM
You
only have two chances left to see the
No. 1 ranked and defending national
champs 'Canes on the home turf at the
Orange Bowl. The 'Canes take on the
University of Pittsburgh at 7:30 p.m.
on Thursday, November 21. To
end the regular season, the 'Canes host
the Hookies of Virginia Tech, currently
ranked third in the nation. This game
should be a thriller, and you'll want
to see it live at 1 p.m., Saturday,
December 7. Call 1-800-GO-CANES
or stop by the Hecht Athletic Center
for ticket information.
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RAPE DEFENSE
CLASS OFFERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY
The
Department of Public Safety presents a 12-hour women's
course R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense), 6 - 10 p.m.,
November 4, 5, and 8 at the UC. R.A.D. is a personal
safety/violence prevention course offering basic education
from risk reduction and avoidance to basic physical
self-defense techniques designed specifically for women
of all ages. Preregistration is necessary as seating
is limited. Wear comfortable clothing, sneakers, or
workout clothes. For information on registering and
fees contact Betty
Helms.
CLASSES
AVAILABLE FOR POPULAR PROGRAMS
UM's
NGJ Information Systems Institute is offering introductory
and advanced classes for two popular Microsoft programs,
Visio and Project 2000. Microsoft Visio helps you communicate
your message through diagrams and flow charts, while
Project 2000 is a project management and reporting software.
All classes are on the Coral Gables campus and enrollment
can be made by calling 305-284-2100 or by e-mail.
Enroll early as classes fill quickly.
- Microsoft
Visio
One-day introductory class, Monday, November 11
One-day advanced class, Tuesday, December 10
- Project
2000
One-day introductory class, Monday, November 4
or Monday, December 2
One-day advanced class, Tuesday, November 5 or
Tuesday, December 3
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TODAY
- 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, 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.
CONTROLLER'S OFFICE - BACK YARD BARBECUE
The
Controller’s Office 13th Annual Back
Yard Barbecue Fund Raiser for United Way
will be held in the parking lot behind the
Max Orovitz Building, from 12 - 2 p.m.,
Friday, November 8. Italian sausage
subs, chicken breast sandwiches, hamburgers,
and hot dogs with all the trimming plus
various side dishes such as homemade baked
beans, cole slaw, tossed salad, corn on
the cob, chips and other sides will be available.
To top off your meal try a luscious homemade
dessert. Come by to eat, chat and have a
good time while contributing to a great
cause. Combination Platters which include
a drink plus two sides range in price from
$3.50 for a hot dog combo to $5.00 for an
Italian Sausage Sub or Chicken Breast Sandwich
Combo Plate. Items are also available a
la carte.
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.
NORTH-SOUTH CENTER - ONLINE AUCTION
The
Dante B. Fascell North-South Center is conducting
an online
auction to benefit the United Way. The
auction is open to the UM community only,
and all items will need to be picked up
from the Center at the end of the auction.
The auction ends Friday, November 15.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - THANKSGIVING REHEARSAL
LUNCHEON
The
School of Education will host a Thanksgiving
Rehearsal Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
Monday, November 18 in room 316 of
the Merrick Building. For $6, you can practice
eating for the main event the following
week. If you need additional information,
please contact Maria
Jimenez-Rodriguez.
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.
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REMINDERS
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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. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to Raquel Morales at 305-243-6123.
- A
Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:15 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 23, in Founders Hall. All
faculty members are welcome to attend. Visit the Senate
Web page for more information.
- The
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the School of
Medicine invites the University community to attend
the Gail F. Beach Memorial 2002-2003 Visiting Lectureship
Series. The first lecture in this series Methylprednisolone
for Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Taking Down a Standard
of Care, 12 p.m., Wednesday, October 23,
at the Lois Pope LIFE Center Apex Center, 7th Floor,
will feature R. John Hurlbert, M.D., Chief of Spine
Surgery at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
Questions? Call 305-243-7108 or visit http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/vls2003.pdf.
- UM
Architecture Professor Samina Quareshi will lecture
on The Living Traditions of Coconut Grove exhibit
on display at the Lowe Art Museum from 6:30 - 8:30
p.m., Thursday, October 24 at the Lowe. The
lecture is free an open to the public. Call 305-284-3438
for more information.
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