Distinguished professors: Gifts to UM's Momentum campaign have established five new distinguished professorships at the Coral Gables campus and one at the Miller School of Medicine. From left are Dean Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Charles S. Carver, Susan Haack, David Ellison, Howard Gordon, and Nobel Laureate Andrew Schally, a renowned endocrinologist who is joining the faculty of the Miller School.

Momentum campaign gifts create distinguished professorships
UM has received an anonymous gift to its Momentum campaign that will create new professorships to honor outstanding faculty scholars in arts and sciences and architecture. To date, the Momentum campaign has established 22 endowed chairs and professorships; this latest gift will support five new distinguished professorships.

“This generous donation will help recognize the scholarly contributions of some of our most distinguished faculty,” says Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas J. LeBlanc. “Their work enhances the intellectual life of our campus and the education of our students and brings great distinction to our University.”

The new distinguished professors are: Charles S. Carver, Distinguished Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences; David Ellison, Distinguished Professor in the Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences; Howard Gordon, Distinguished Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences; Susan Haack, Distinguished Professor in the Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences; and Dean Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Distinguished Professor of Architecture. Each professorship will fund research that supports the scholarly work of the faculty member.

In addition to these appointments in arts and sciences and architecture, renowned endocrinologist and Nobel Laureate Andrew Schally is joining the faculty as Miller Distinguished Professor in the Miller School of Medicine. Schally’s appointment is supported by the generosity of the family of the late Leonard M. Miller.

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Three UM graduate schools rank in top ten list of Hispanic Business Magazine
Three UM graduate schools have been ranked in the top ten list of U.S. schools by Hispanic Business Magazine in their 2006 Diversity Report published in the September issue.

The School of Law, School of Business Administration and the Miller School of Medicine were all cited by the magazine as places that promote and encourage a diverse community where Hispanic students can thrive. Other criteria used for the rankings involved percentage of Hispanic faculty in each school, the number of special programs that recruit Hispanic students, retention rates, and reputation. Hispanic Business Magazine has been publishing its diversity report for the past 18 years.

The School of Law garnered a second-place ranking in the magazine, second only to University of New Mexico Law School. The University of Miami’s School of Law has a long tradition of educating outstanding Hispanic lawyers and leaders of the bench and bar. It offers a strong international business curriculum with particular emphasis on Latin America, and students have the opportunity to learn comparative law in Spanish and to study abroad in Spain.

The School of Business Administration ranked seventh in its category, which included other prestigious programs such as Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Yale University’s School of Management. The School offers an academic curriculum that has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious in the country. Taking advantage of the school’s geographic location and proximity to Latin America, the school offers a Master’s of Science in Professional Management in Spanish that allows Latin American executives and managers the opportunity to study in their language under the tutelage of a talented bilingual and bicultural faculty.

The Miller School of Medicine was ranked fifth best medical school in the country for Hispanic students. The magazine singled out the Miller School’s retention success story with 23 percent of its M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics.

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Remembering 9/11: Recover, Rebuild, Renew, Reflect
A candlelight vigil will be held on Monday, September 11 at 8 p.m. on the University Center Rock. Please join the University community as we honor those affected by the events five years ago and reflect on the opportunity to define a better future based on human freedom and peace. All are encouraged to light a candle dedicated to the hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Paulelette Ricks-Chambers scored two goals in a 3-1 victory last week. Ricks-Chambers named SoccerFla.com Player of the Week Miami sophomore midfielder Paulelette Ricks-Chambers has been named the SoccerFla.com Player of the Week for her efforts last weekend at the UNC Greensboro Soccer Classic, which included a two-goal performance Sunday in a 3-1 win over UNC Greensboro. Ricks-Chambers registered the first goal of the match, and her first of the season, in the 24th minute against the Spartans, knocking down a rebounded shot from teammate Meghan McKinsey and firing off a shot past the UNCG goalkeeper.She added her second goal of the day just four minutes into the second period. To learn more, click here. Kyle Wright and the Hurricanes will look to rebound this Saturday against Florida A&M. ’Canes fall to FSU, Florida A&M up next The Hurricanes lost their first game of the season to FSU 13-10, dropping their season-opening home game for the first time since 1985. Miami jumped to a 10-3 halftime lead and held Florida State to only 175 yards, but failed to score in the second half for the second straight year against FSU. The Hurricanes take on Florida A&M on Saturday, September 9, at 7 p.m. in the Orange Bowl. To learn more, click here. Watch a video archive of a press conference with Larry Coker from Tuesday, September 5. For ticket information, contact the Hurricane Ticket Office online at www.hurricanesports.com or call 1-800-GO-CANES.

Get tickets for UM Employee Day at the Orange Bowl
UM Employee Day at the Orange Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, when the Hurricanes take on the University of Houston. All regular, full-time employees are eligible for one free admission ticket and can purchase up to five additional tickets for $1 each with a valid ’Canes Card.

Starting Thursday, September 7, ticket sales representatives will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Sales will take place in the Whitten University Center breezeway on the Coral Gables campus and outside of Au Bon Pain on the medical campus. In addition, ticket sales representatives will be available at the Rosenstiel campus on Wednesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit the Hurricane Ticket Office in the Hecht Athletic Center for tickets as well. For more information, call 305-284-CANES.

Attend upcoming tuition remission information sessions
Employees and related qualified individuals interested in taking advantage of the tuition remission benefit should consider attending upcoming information sessions in order to learn about the admission policies and procedures for undergraduate degree programs. Representatives from the Office of Admission, Office of Financial Assistance, and the Office of Benefits Administration will conduct the following sessions:

• Coral Gables campus: Wednesday, September 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the University Center's Flamingo Ballroom D
• Medical campus: Wednesday, September 27, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building Auditorium.

Free computer training
The End User Support (EUS) group within the Information Technology department will be offering free computer training classes to faculty and staff beginning Monday, September 11. Courses will be offered for Microsoft Office 2003 (Access, Excel Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), the University of Miami's Web Development system, SPSS, ListServ, and Adobe Photoshop. In addition, EUS will be introducing two new Adobe courses: Adobe Acrobat 7.0 and an expanded, three-day Adobe InDesign course. To view the EUS training schedule and enroll online, visit eustraining.miami.edu. For additional information, contact the End User Support help desk at 305-284-2944.

Study abroad application deadline approaching
Faculty are requested to remind their students that the application deadline for studying abroad in spring 2006 is approaching.  Students must submit an application to the Office of International Education and Exchange Programs (IEEP) by Monday, October 2, at 5 p.m. Applications will be accepted after the deadline, but will not be considered for any scholarships (Luis Glaser, Edward Pascoe, Webb, and ACC).  

For information and an application, please visit the IEEP office or www.miami.edu/studyabroad.  There will be a study abroad fair on Tuesday, September 13 at the UC Main Lounge from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a study abroad info session on Wednesday, September 19 from 12 to 2 p.m at the University Center in Flamingo Ballroom A.

Participate in project management workshops
Project management is quickly becoming a core competency for most organizations as they move toward a project-oriented approach to managing their businesses. This four-day course is designed to provide a firm foundation in project management tools and techniques. The course utilizes the terminology and concepts provided in the Project Management Body of Knowledge® published by the Project Management Institute. Designed to be interactive and informative, the workshops include practical exercises and a textbook for each participant. The course, which costs $1,495, will be held from Monday, September 18 to Thursday, September 21 on the Coral Gables campus. For more information or to enroll, call 305-284-2100 or e-mail f.freire@miami.edu.

EAP sponsoring Conflict Communication Skills workshop
Participate with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in a workshop designed to help attendees learn to communicate more effectively in conflict situations.  The course is designed in a blended format, combining a prerequisite online computer-based training component with a live workshop where participants can strengthen their skills through practice. 

• Medical campus: Tuesday, September 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 155 Dominion Parking Garage
• Coral Gables campus: Tuesday, September 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. in room 139 of the Max Orovitz building
• Marine campus/RSMAS: Thursday, September 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Library’s Map and Chart Room

To register, visit netlearning.miami.edu.  For questions about registration, call 305-284-5110 (Coral Gables and Rosenstiel campuses) or 305-243-3090 (medical campus). For answers about course content, call 305-284-6604.

UMMG announces communications upgrade, training
The University of Miami Medical Group (UMMG) has announced the implementation of a communications network that allows users to page providers via text and voice messages as well as view on-call schedules from any computer via the Internet. Benefits of the new system include Web-based paging, speech-enabled answering services, broadcast services, on-call schedules, and Web-based schedules that can be updated from a desktop.

Training required for on-call calendar managers is being held now. To register, visit https://netlearning.miami.edu and select “On-Call Calendar Training.”

Lunch, learn, and win with Travel Management and Contracts Management
Join Travel Management and Contracts Management for a brown bag lunch session and learn how to maximize your University and personal travel budgets. Also, review the correct policies and procedures for submitting contracts to the Department of Business Services for effective authorization and approval. Participants will have the chance to win restaurant lunches, restaurant brunch vouchers, hotel weekend stays, T-shirts, and exciting raffle prizes. The lunches occur on the following dates:

• Medical campus: Today, Thursday, September 7, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor break-out room
• Coral Gables campus: Thursday, September 14, from 12 to 1 p.m. on the second floor of the University Center, Flamingo Ballroom D
• Rosenstiel campus: Friday, September 15, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Dean’s Conference Room

For more travel information, call Travel Management at 305-284-1087 or e-mail travel@miami.edu. For more business services information, call 305-284-5550 or e-mail tlmoore@miami.edu.

Today, September 7 Tierra Firme, New Works on Paper and Sculptures. Casa Bacardi will exhibit a series of new works on paper and bronze sculptures that focus on the archetypal and powerful female body from artist and sculptor Laura Lane through Wednesday, October 25. Casa Bacardi is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $5; admission is free for UM students, faculty, and staff.

The Lost City, directed by Andy Garcia, will be screened on Friday, September 15.

Friday, September 8 Looped: Engages In Time. UM's College of Arts and Sciences Gallery (CAS) will present an exhibition of video art curated by Carola Dreidemie, visiting assistant professor of art and art history. See works by Lynn Cazabon, Ximena Cuevas, Lamia Endara, Anthony Goicolea, Patrick Craig Manning, and Christine Shank. Enjoy refreshments at the opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. The CAS Gallery is located in the Wesley Foundation Building on the Coral Gables campus. For more information, call 305-284-2792 or e-mail agambrell@miami.edu.

Saturday, September 9 Multiple Harpsichord Concert: Bach and McLean. Frank Cooper, Catherine Lan, Biljana Milovanovic, and Maryna Radyushyna will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. in Maurice Gusman Concert Hall to benefit the Frost School's Harpsichord Purchase Fund. Admission is $20. Formore information, call 305-284-5813.

Friday, September 15 Movies on the Green: The Lost City. UM invites the South Florida community to a free outdoor screening of The Lost City, Andy Garcia’s epic love story set in Havana, Cuba during the 1950’s. The film follows one man’s struggle to navigate Cuba’s political and social transition during Fidel Castro’s revolution as he decides whether or not to leave his homeland. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring their blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars. For more information, call 305-284-5671 or e-mail umneighbors@miami.edu.

Textiles from Guatemala will be on display at the Lowe Art Museum beginning Saturday, September 23, with a special lecture on Friday, September 29 featuring Traci Arden, curator and assistant professor of anthropology.

Saturday, September 23 to Sunday, November 12 Flowers for the Earth Lord: Guatemalan Textiles Exhibition. Visit the Lowe Art Museum for the first curated exhibition from the Lowe’s impressive permanent collection of Guatemalan Maya textiles. The exhibition features over 150 handmade textiles, two-thirds of which are colorful costumes unique to each highland village. The exhibition is curated by Traci Ardren, assistant professor of anthropology, who will give a lecture on Friday, September 29, at 7 p.m., at the School of Business Administration’s Storer Auditorium on the Coral Gables campus. A Members’ Preview will follow at the Lowe, from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 305-284-3535 or visit www.miami.edu/lowe.

Tuesday, September 26 Yung Joc Live. Additional artists scheduled to perform include Field Mob, Yahany, and Tiffani Tyre. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $28.50 and $37.50 (plus applicable fees) and are available for purchase in person at the BankUnited Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 305-358-5885 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.BankUnitedCenter.com.

Wednesday, November 15 All American Rejects. Additional acts include The Starting Line, The Format, and Gym Class Heroes. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $24 (plus applicable fees) and are available for purchase in person at the BankUnited Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 305-358-5885 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.BankUnitedCenter.com.

Various Dates Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Coloring Book. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for shows being held at the BankUnited Center from Thursday, November 30 through Saturday, December 2. Elmo and friends join Professor Art and his helpers, the Palettes, as they travel into their drawings to ancient Egypt, the land of the dinosaurs, and a very musical junkyard. For more information on ticket prices, seating, group packages, and the exclusive passcode for pre-sale access (limited time only), visit www.BankUnitedCenter.com. General public on-sale begins Saturday, October 7.