Breast Cancer Institute UM vs. Rutgers Saturday Faculty Profile TRICK OR TREAT? What began more than 2,000 years ago as a day to mark the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, Halloween has evolved into a more than $6 billion holiday, making it the country's second largest commercial holiday. To read more on the history and evolution of Halloween, visit The History Channel's Web site.

BRAMAN BREAST CANCER INSTITUTE ESTABLISHED AT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center launched a new era in breast cancer research and care yesterday with the creation of the Braman Breast Cancer Institute, made possible by a $5 million gift from the Norman and Irma Braman Family Foundation. Recruited to lead the initiative is world-renowned breast cancer researcher Joyce Slingerland, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Toronto. Read more.


CONVOCATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION FORCES ROAD CLOSURE

Due to the construction work at the Convocation Center, the west end of Walsh Avenue will be closed for approximately three weeks. Access to the Serpentine Lot will not be accessible from the east end of Walsh Avenue (close to Merrick Drive). The gate on Dickinson Drive will be left opened with a security guard stationed to control access into Dickinson Drive. If you should have any questions or concerns, contact Eddie Lopez at 305-284-6184.


ONLINE OPEN ENROLLMENT CONTINUES

Online Open Enrollment for the 2003 calendar year 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.


MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR 30-YEAR FACULTY MEMBER

Beloved faculty member of 30 years Marion Jefferson, Associate Chair of the Department of Art and Art History, passed away unexpectedly on October 24. A memorial service for the University community will be held from 3 - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, in the Lowe Art Museum. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

	Did you know that UM recently opened a new facility at the Richmond campus in southwest Miami-Dade that conducts research using remotely sensed data from earth-orbiting satellite systems (i.e. they have a REALLY BIG satellite dish)? The Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Sensing (CSTARS) is part of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and is located on the property that was once the U.S. Naval Observatory Secondary National Time Standard Facility. To learn more, read about in the October issue of the Office of Research's publication Research Notes.

WELLNESS CENTER BLOOD DRIVE

Save a life by becoming a blood donor. The Wellness Center will hold a blood drive from 4 - 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, November 3 - 4 in the atrium. For more information, call the Wellness Suite at 305-284-5433.


PRESENTATION TO FOCUS ON NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH

In recognition of Native American month, the Office of Admission, the Lowe Art Museum and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs are sponsoring a presentation and reception that will address the Miccosukee culture and heritage from 2 - 6 p.m., Thursday, November 7, at the Lowe. Call Nanette Vega at 305-284-2855 to RSVP or if you have any questions. Space is limited to 100 people. Admission is free.

	SAT., November 2, 12 p.m., ESPN REGIONAL, WVUM The top-ranked 'Canes return to action this weekend with a BIG EAST road game in Piscataway, New Jersey against Rutgers University. Kickoff is at noon and the game will be on ESPN Regional. Visit Miami Football Central for additional information. HURRICANE VOLLEYBALL BACK IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND Hurricane Volleyball team is back in action this weekend as they play host to the Red Storm of St. John's at 7 p.m., Friday, November 1 and UConn at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 3. Both games will be played in the Knight Sports Complex. The Hurricanes are off to their best start in school history. For information or tickets, call 1-800-GO-CANES.

	Vincent J. Cardinal, chairperson, Department of Theater Arts Current courses: Play Analysis - It's a seminar style primarily for theater majors but open to all students. I have about 20 juniors and seniors. In addition to this class, I directed The Laramie Project this semester. Favorite spot on campus: Being in the rehearsal studio with my students teaching and rehearsing - it's what I love to do. Most memorable UM moment: President Shalala appearing on the Ring Theatre stage in the Miami Vaudeville of 1926 as part of UM's 75th Anniversary festivities last year. Current reading: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris. CDs you're listening to: Pilgrim Heart by Krishna Das Dream vacation: A theater tour to England and Ireland. Way to start the day: With coffee and e-mail.

LISTSERV PROVIDES INFO ON STREAMING

If you have an interest in audio or video streaming and would like to learn more about this technology, you may want to subscribe to the streaming@listserv.miami.edu Listserv. For more information, contact Jeff Barry or Michel Dupagne.


FIDELITY INVESTMENTS TO ANSWER YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS

A representative from Fidelity Investments will be at the Gables Campus in the HR Conference Room, 141 Max Orovitz, Wednesday, November 6, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-642-7131.


SHOW YOUR SPIRIT WITH A UM TAG

When it's time to renew your vehicle's license plate, why not show your Hurricane Spirit with a University of Miami collegiate plate? When you renew your registration at your local tax collector's office, simply let them know you wish to replace your current tag with a specialty license plate. If it is not time to replace the metal plate (every five years), you will pay a few additional dollars. The UM specialty tags cost an additional $25, which goes back to UM. For more information, contact the Specialty License Plate office at 850-414-2541, or visit their Web site.


AESTHETICS MEETING HOSTED BY ARTS AND SCIENCES

The 2002 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetics will be held until Saturday, November 2 at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables and on the Coral Gables campus. The conference is sponsored by the UM College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Philosophy, and all students and faculty are invited to attend as all sessions are free of charge. Visit the Web site for more information and a complete program.


UNITED BLACK STUDENTS HOSTING FORUM

On Thursday, November 7, the United Black Students will be hosting a forum titled The Hip-Hop Generation with guest speaker Bakari Kitwana, former executive editor of The Source: The Magazine of Hip-Hop Music, Culture and Politics. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the I-Lounge. For more information contact Renee D. Callan at 305-284-6399.

RESEARCH LISTSERV KEEPS YOU UPDATED

The Office of Research has established a LISTSERV to foster research interactions, collaborations, equipment sharing, 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.

	ROCKY HORROR SHOW TICKETS ON SALE QuantUM Entertainment at UM is proud to present the Rocky Horror Show. Performances end Saturday, November 2 at the Rocky Horror Theater at the Hillel Center. Buy your tickets in advance, before it is sold out. Purchase tickets via phone 786-262-3779 or by visiting our live box office in the UC Breezeway during Box Office hours. For more info visit www.GOTOQUANTUM.com. VISITING SCHOLAR SERIES HOSTS ELIZABETH HALL The Department of Art and Art History's Visiting Scholar lecture series is hosting Elizabeth Hall, 7 p.m., Thursday, November 7, in the Learning Center Room 180. Hall was trained as a painter and photographer, but as her work developed, she began to explore the body, gender, and sexuality through performance, video, and installations that incorporated looping single-track video, video projection, and handmade costumes. The lecture series is sponsored by the Department of Art and Art History, the Myrna and Sheldon Palley Art Fund and The Friends of Art. Admission is free. For more information, call 305-284-2542. SHE LOVES ME AT THE RING The Ring Theater will present She Loves Me November 15 - 23. Based on the same play that generated The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail, She Loves Me features lovable characters and heart-warming music charmingly wrapped up in a delicious and hilarious theatrical feast. For more information on times and ticket prices, call the box office at 305-284-3355 or visit the Ring's Web site. THE SKY ABOVE US ON DISPLAY ON CAMPUS The College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Art and Art History present an on-campus outdoor art installation titled The Sky Above Us, November 15-27, created by artists Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt. A reception for the artists will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, November 15 at the Palm Court at the end of Memorial Drive. Their work spans from painting to the urban realm and melds the boundaries of architecture and the visual arts. Admission is free. For more information, call 305-284-2542. NEW SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY MEMBER TO PERFORM Renowned classical pianist Tian Ying, a new faculty member at the School of Music, will bring his virtuosic playing to Gusman Hall in his Miami debut at 8 p.m., Saturday, November 9, and feature works by Chopin and Liszt. The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, call the School of Music at 305-284-4886.

REMINDERS

• If your school-aged children need to learn or brush-up on their basic computing and word processing skills, then Computers for Academic Success is the answer. These classes include keyboarding, word processing, and Internet research skills, and are designed with the tasks of elementary and middle-school students in mind. These two-hour classes meet once a week for four weeks, both after school and on Saturdays in Allen Hall. Course tuition is $135.00 (including materials), but UM employees are eligible for a 10% discount. For more information and to register, call Karen at 305-284-1312, Julia at 305-284-1326, or visit www.ili.miami.edu and click the Computers for Academic Success link.
  
  
• 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.