Butterfly garden takes flight The newest campus attraction is the Butterfly Plant Collection located behind Eaton Residential College. Designed by landscape architect Robert Parsley, the Garden was laid out in three large, organically shaped raised beds. Both sun-loving and shade-loving plants were incorporated into the design, as well as several flowering vines. To enhance the educational aspects of the collection, all plants will be labeled with scientific and common names, as well as pictorial signage on the type of butterflies the garden hopes to attract.

Faculty Senate meeting set for Wednesday
There will be a Faculty Senate meeting at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, in the Hurricane 100 Room of the UM Convocation Center. All faculty members are welcome to attend. Visit the Senate Web page for more information.

Last week of classes
Friday, April 30, is the last day of classes for the spring semester. Reading Days run from Saturday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 4, and final exams are Wednesday, May 5, through Thursday, May 13. As a reminder, the spring commencement ceremonies are from May 13 to 16. For more information, visit the commencement Web site.

Faculty scholar award ceremony and lecture
All faculty are invited to attend the Faculty Senate Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award ceremony and lecture at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 30, in the Storer Auditorium. This year's recipient, Myron D. Ginsberg, M.D., of the Department of Neurology, will present a lecture, "Preventing Brain Damage After Stroke - A Journey from Bench to Bedside." A reception will follow.

Last chance to sign up for corporate run/walk
The 2004 Corporate Run/Walk begins at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. The cost is $25, and the deadline to register is Thursday, April 29. The department that signs up the most participants will enjoy an office party compliments of Pizza Hut. For more information, call Edilia Hernandez (Coral Gables and Rosenstiel Marine campus employees) at 305-284-5433 or Jennifer Pinto (medical campus employees) at 305-243-3209.

Getting your event listed in e-Veritas
As a reminder, e-Veritas will list only University-related news or events. That means the information or event has to be sponsored by an official and recognized University group, organization, or department. Student organizations hosting events or fundraisers should utilize the 'Canes Calendar, IbisNews, or The Hurricane student newspaper. Lectures, conferences, seminars, etc., listed in the "Extra Credit" section cannot be listed in more than three issues of e-Veritas. Fundraising events will not be listed in e-Veritas unless the money raised goes to the University or, as in the case of the United Way, it is an officially sanctioned University-wide event. Awards, promotions, and other personnel items should be sent to Robert Jones, editor of Veritas (the print publication), for possible inclusion in that publication. Finally, all submissions must be sent by a faculty or staff member.

An ounce of prevention ''Prevention is the key to this disease. It can be prevented in most cases.'' Silvina Levis, M.D., director of the University's Osteoporosis Center, on how taking steps at a younger age is critical in preventing osteoporosis later in life. The Miami Herald (April 20) Beluga caviar threatened "Actions speak louder than words, and at this late date, it's disappointing they still haven't taken specific actions to protect this species." Ellen Pikitch, a professor of marine biology and fisheries at the University's Pew Institute for Ocean Science, on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recent listing of the beluga sturgeon as "threatened" instead of "endangered" as requested by environmentalists. The San Francisco Chronicle (April 21) UM storms the NFL "I think the biggest thing is they have developed a culture of their former players. Not to take away from the coaches, but I don't think there's another school in the country where former NFL players nurture, interact, and help mentor the new players coming into the league. There's something special about that." Brian Billick, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens professional football team, on how UM continues to have multiple players selected in the first round of the NFL draft each year. The Sun-Sentinel (April 22)

April 27 Trust or Consequences: Build Trust Today or Lose Your Market Tomorrow. Al Golin, founder of Golin/Harris International, will discuss his above titled book during a breakfast seminar at 8 a.m. in the Hurricane 100 Room of the UM Convocation Center. Golin, who has more than 40 years of experience in the public relations industry and was named one of the "100 Most Influential Public Relations People" of the 20th century by the industry trade magazine PR Week, will discuss the main points of his book and the key factors of building trust (and keeping it). Cost is $15 and includes breakfast. For more information and to R.S.V.P., visit the Convocation Center Web site.

April 27 Human Subjects Research Seminar. This month's seminar features Roberto Dominguez, M.D., Of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, speaking on "The Therapeutic Misconception" from 12 to 1 p.m. in room 3023 of the Mailman Center. Advance registration via e-mail is required as room capacity is limited.

April 27 Computer Foundations Course. If you're a novice when it comes to computers and the Internet, the Computer and Technology Group has a class for you. This course is a six-hour introductory lesson for individuals with little or no experience with computers. This evening course teaches the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, Windows, simple word processing, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. The course also prepares students for the UM Office Specialist course. Call 305-284-5800 for details or visit the Web.

April 29 The Center on Aging Distinguished Lecture Series. Barbara Resnick, Ph.D.,C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N., associate professor in the Department of Adult Health at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, will discuss "Innovative Strategies to Motivating Older Adults to Engage in Health Behaviors" at 12 p.m. in the Hurricane Room 100 of the UM Convocation Center. Resnick is nationally known for her work in motivating older adults to achieve their highest functional level and maintain their health and overall quality of life. A luncheon will follow, and reservations are required. R.S.V.P. via e-mail, or for more information, call 305-355-9080.

April 29 "University Research and Intellectual Property." The Office of Technology Transfer is sponsoring this seminar and open house to mark the relocation of the office to suite 2012 of the Sewell building. Simona A. Levi-Minzi, Ph.D., J.D., will present this seminar at 11 a.m. in the eighth-floor conference room of the Mailman Center for Childhood Development. There will be an open house reception following the talk at the Office of Technology Transfer's new location. Lunch will be provided. R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 26, by calling 305-243-5689 or via e-mail.

April 29 Head and Neck Cancer. W. Jarrard Goodwin, M.D., F.A.C.S., professor of otolaryngology at the School of Medicine, will discuss this topic as part of the medical school's Conversations About Cancer With UM/Sylvester Experts series. The talk is free to the community and will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach (1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100). R.S.V.P. By calling 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Joanne Leahy at 954-571-0107.

April 29 "The Israelis Nobody Knows." The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies and the Citizens Board are sponsoring this lecture by Donna Rosenthal, author of The Israelis: Ordinary People in an Extraordinary Land, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Miller Center. A former news producer on Israel Television, reporter for Israel Radio and The Jerusalem Post, and lecturer at the Hebrew University, Rosenthal has reported from Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan. The lecture is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. via e-mail or call 305-284-6882.

(New) May 5 FAST Quant Two-Day Wet Laboratory Workshop. The workshop will run from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. in suite 118 of the Fox building. A conference will occur the next day at the same location. Contact Renee Stanford at 305-243-2010 to register.

(New) May 5 "From Research Will Come A Cure." Alan S. Livingstone, M.D., chairman of the DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery and the Division of Surgical Oncology, and Leonidas G. Koniaris, M.D., associate professor of surgery and the Livingstone Chair in Surgical Oncology Research, will host this education program and reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in room 1301 of the UM/ Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, April 28, at 305-243-4036 or via e-mail.

(New) May 5 Gail F. Beach Memorial 2003-2004 Visiting Lectureship Series. Zhigang He, Ph.D., of Children's Hospital Boston, the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, will present the last lecture in this series entitled "Inhibitory Mechanisms of Axon Regeneration" at 12 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh floor auditorium. For more information, call 305-243-7108.

(New) May 6 Time Management Seminar. The Employee Assistance Program, in conjunction with UnitedHealthcare and Optum, presents this lunchtime seminar featuring Herman Vega, Ph.D., from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Professional Development and Training Office, room 155 of Dominion Parking Garage on the medical campus. Vega and Mary Remon will discuss how to use values to set goals and priorities, how to identify time wasters, how to use time-management principles, and how to allocate time. To register, visit the Web site or call Professional Development and Training at 305-243-3093.

(New) May 6 Center for Nonprofit Management seminar. The School of Business Administration's Center for Nonprofit Management conducts monthly seminars for the nonprofit community and staff and faculty. The last seminar of this academic year, "The Future - Planning Your Nonprofit’s Future," is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the School of Business Administration. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and materials. Registration may be done by phone at 305-284-5670 or e-mail.

(New) May 11 and 13 Advanced Excel class. This eight-hour class will cover advanced formula construction, pivot tables, multiple worksheets, consolidating and analyzing data, working with macros, and much more. Class runs from 1 to 5 p.m. on both days. For more information, contact the Computer Training Group at 305-284-5800 or visit the Web site.

(New) May 8 "An American Salute! Great American Popular Songs." The Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music presents Marilyn Horne and Donald Pippin for this concert at 8 p.m. at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. Pippin created a program, An Evening of American Popular Music, for Horne, which the two have performed throughout the United States since 1999. This special performance is part of 2004 Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students. For more information on the Stamps Series, visit the Frost School of Music Web site or call 305-284-4940.