Returning alumni will have a chance to go back into the classroom with leading UM faculty members for the Audrey Finkelstein UM Experience, an interactive education program, followed by the annual Alumni Avenue reunion parties on Friday, October 24 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Also, UM's annual homecoming parade, which kicks off at 7 p.m. at Stanford Circle, features Grand Marshall Russell Maryland, A.B. ’90, President Donna E. Shalala, UM Alumni Association President Jackie Nespral ’89, Sebastian the Ibis, the Band of the Hour, and the UM cheerleaders, who will join 20 colorful floats on the parade route. Immediately following the parade will be a pep rally at 8 p.m. and one of UM's most cherished traditions, the boat burning ceremony and fireworks along the waterfront of Lake Osceola in the center of campus at 9 p.m.

This year's football game is against Wake Forest on Saturday, October 25 at Dolphin Stadium.

The Friday night festivities will be capped-off with a live, high-energy concert at 9:30 p.m. on the University Green featuring performances by N*E*R*D and opening act, Kids in the Hall.
Reunion parties happening across campus will be held for recent graduates and UM alumni celebrating. For more information, call 305-284-2872 or visit this Web site.

Odd couple: James Carville, a top Democratic strategist, and his wife, Mary Matalin, a top Republican strategist, visit UM on Tuesday.

James Carville and Mary Matalin visit on Tuesday
Mary Matalin is a Republican strategist who served as former assistant to President Bush and counselor to Vice President Cheney. Her husband, James Carville, is a Democratic strategist and former senior advisor to President Bill Clinton. Together they are America’s favorite odd couple. Attend “All’s Fair: Love, War, and Politics,” as they share their experiences in the world of top-level political campaigning during a visit on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the BankUnited Center. A 'Cane Card is required for entry. The event is presented as a part of Dialogue for Democracy, a dynamic calendar of events focusing on issues pertaining to the upcoming presidential election.

Free shuttle service to early voting site
Due to new voting technology and a record turnout, long lines are expected at polling sites for the November 4 election.

Distinguished Scholar During his 20 years as a professor of physics at the University of Miami, Thomas Curtright has conducted groundbreaking research in elementary particle theory that has garnered him numerous awards and recognition in scientific societies and organizations. On Monday, UM’s Faculty Senate honored Curtright for his contributions in the field with one of its highest honors, bestowing upon him its 2008 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony held at Casa Bacardi on the Coral Gables campus. Curtright’s most recognized work concerns the behavior of systems under scale and conformal transformations, often as revealed by renormalization group analysis in quantum field theory, and is of particular relevance to string theory. Above: Curtright, center, is seen at the awards ceremony with UM President Donna E. Shalala and Faculty Senate Chair Stephen Sapp.

To avoid these lines, individuals may go to early election sites now through Sunday, November 2 to cast a ballot. For information on Miami-Dade locations, click here. For information on Broward locations, click here.To help students, faculty, and staff take advantage of early voting, the University will be providing free shuttle service to the Coral Gables library election site starting today. Shuttles from Stanford Circle on the Coral Gables campus will be running today, Thursday, October 23 and tomorrow, Friday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; next Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31 from 12 to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register today for the Global Business Forum; early registration ends October 31
On January 15 and 16, UM will host its inaugural Global Business Forum, featuring prominent thought leaders who will share ideas with hundreds of attendees representing businesses and organizations from around the world. Titled "Harnessing the Power of the Connected World," the forum will present an unparalleled opportunity for two days of knowledge-sharing on the Coral Gables campus. Scheduled keynote speakers include:

• Michael L. Ducker, president, international, FedEx Express
• Muhtar Kent, president and CEO, The Coca-Cola Co.
• Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, president, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
• Arun Sarin, former CEO, Vodafone Group
• Donna E. Shalala, president, University of Miami
• Jim Skinner, vice chairman and CEO, McDonald's Corp.
• Jack Welch, former CEO, General Electric Co.

In addition to the keynote sessions, there will be panel sessions hosted by the University's School of Business Administration, School of Architecture, School of Communication, School of Law, Miller School of Medicine, Frost School of Music, and Graduate School. These sessions will focus on how our increasingly connected world impacts such areas as health care, biotechnology, customer interaction, sustainability, and intellectual property.

Seating is limited and registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is available through October 31 and is $500 for members of the UM community (alumni, faculty, staff, and students) and is $750 for non-members. After October 31, the registration increases by $250. For more information, visit www.bus.miami.edu/gbf.

Attend the Coral Gables Wellness Center's naming and dedication celebration
University faculty and staff are invited to attend a naming and dedication celebration at the Coral Gables Wellness Center in honor of Patti and Allan Herbert, who donated $8 million to the Wellness Center. The event is today, Thursday, October 23 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., starting in the Wellness Center atrium.

Get tickets for Football Employee Day this Saturday
The Hurricane Ticket Office is still distributing Employee Day tickets to see the Hurricanes take on ACC rival Wake Forest on Saturday, October 25 at Dolphin Stadium. As a UM employee, individuals will receive one free ticket and have the opportunity to purchase up to four more tickets for $1 each. To pick up Football Employee Day tickets, download and complete the registration form. Individuals must bring the completed form and a valid ’Cane card to receive ticket(s). The Hurricane Ticket Office will have representatives at the following distribution locations:

• Coral Gables campus: today, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Center Breezeway.
• Miller School campus: today, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schoninger Quadrangle.
• UM Hospital: today, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria.

All fans in attendance are encouraged to show their support for UM by wearing orange. For more information, call the Hurricane Ticket Office at 305-284-2263.

The Election and Beyond With just two weeks left before the nation elects a new president, two of the country’s most renowned political scholars met at the Storer Auditorium on Tuesday for a discussion on the highly anticipated election and what lies beyond. Thomas Mann, senior fellow in governance studies and the W. Averell Harriman Chair at The Brookings Institution, and Norman Ornstein, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, debated a range of issues, giving their assessment of the upcoming election and touching on topics such as election reform, civic engagement after a new president takes office, John McCain’s campaign strategy, and what impact a Barack Obama presidency would have on the United States and the world.   Their discussion, “The 2008 Elections and the Future of American Politics,” was part of UM’s A Dialogue for Democracy and was presented by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Miami. Graham, former governor of Florida and U.S. senator, and UM President Donna E. Shalala moderated the forum. Above: Mann, left, addresses a capacity audience, as Ornstein and Graham, far right, listen in.

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences moves to the Mental Health Hospital Center
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has moved its private clinical outpatient office, UHealth Psychiatry, from Dominion Towers to the third floor of the Mental Health Hospital Center, 1695 NW 9th Avenue. The new office provides a full range of psychiatric and psychological services, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, neuropsychological assessment, psychological testing, forensic psychology, and treatment for substance abuse. UHealth Psychiatry is a team composed of expert clinicians, delivering specialized adult, geriatric, and child evaluation and treatment.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Clinicians speak a variety of languages, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Malayalam. For more information, please call 305-243-4060. 

Human Subjects Research Symposium
UM's Institutional Review Boards and its Human Subject Research Office are sponsoring a half-day workshop and symposium on Friday, October 24.  All investigators and staff engaged in human subjects research are encouraged to attend.

The keynote speaker will be Stephen Rhodes from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), who directs the FDA’s Investigational Device Exemptions and Humanitarian Device Exemptions programs. Rhodes will discuss  “IND/IDE Investigator and Sponsor Responsibilities and Combination Products” and will be joined by Myron Rosenthal, vice provost for human subjects research;  Paul G. Braunschweiger, director of the Office of Research Education and CITI co-founder; Lynn E. Smith, director of the Office for Research Compliance Assessment; and Kelly Insignares, executive director of the Human Subjects Research Office.

There will be a morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon session from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Retter Auditorium. The same material will be presented at each session.

To register, log in to ULearn, and browse to the “Human Subjects Research Office” link. The activity is listed as “FDA Half-Day Conference – Principle Investigator Responsibilities: IND/IDE & Combination Products."

Enhance your skills with free computer software training
The End User Support group offers free software training to UM employees. Courses include Microsoft’s Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Training is also offered for Adobe’s popular Photoshop and InDesign applications. To register for a course, visit eustraining.miami.edu or call 305-284-2944. Some upcoming courses in November include:

United Way Used Book Sale
The Office of the Registrar will be holding a Used Book Sale today, Thursday, October 23 in the UC Breezeway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fiction, non-fiction, hardcover, and paperback books will be available at prices ranging from $.50 to $2. Come and restock your personal library and help support Team UM’s United Way Campaign.

A Tradition for Travel Chris Harrison, professor of marine geology and geophysics at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, bids during the annual student auction recently presented by the Marine Science Graduate Student Organization. The event, open to the community, faculty, staff, and students, raised $17,000. Proceeds are used to assist the Student Travel Fund, which provides monetary support for Rosenstiel School students to present results of their work at professional scientific meetings and to pursue additional research endeavors.

Online opportunities for contact hours
The Professional Development and Training Office (PDTO) has purchased access to HealthStream, an
extensive online contact hours library, for UM nurses. This library contains topics in the following areas: critical care nursing, cultural competency, disease states, emergency nursing, career advancement, obstetrics nursing, oncology nursing, patient care basics, perioperative nursing,
pharmacotherapy, and special populations.

Get unlimited access to this library until May 15, regardless of when you join the program. If you fail to complete any training within the first 90 days, your department will be charged a $35 fee. In order to receive contact hours credit, self‐report all training in
ULearn by May 15, 2009. In order to gain access to this library of courses, you must complete two computer-based learning modules (CBLs) in ULearn. These modules are Contact Hour Library – Module I and Contact Hour Library –Module II. Visit ULearn to access these modules. Access to this Contact Hours Library is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Brush up on office etiquette
In today’s modern workplace, office etiquette is more important than ever. How you present yourself may make as big an impression as your technical skills. As part of an Audio Conference Lunch and Learn Series for administrative support professionals, the Professional Development and Training Office (PDTO) is offering "Etiquette for Today’s Office." Discover what is and isn’t appropriate for business, how to handle difficult people with tact and finesse, how to avoid common dining etiquette faux pas, and how to effectively communicate. The session will occur on Thursday, November 6 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Dominion Parking Garage, PDTO training room, suite 155. To register, visit ULearn. For more information, call 305-243-3090. This is a brown-bag lunch-and-learn session. A snack (chips) and beverages will be served.

Need to hire student employees?
Current students are still looking for part-time opportunities, both as part of the Federal Work Study Program or as University assistants. Please make sure to complete the Request for Student-Employee Form.

Academic fitness: A recent NCAA report reveals that Hurricane student-athletes exceed the national average in graduation success for Division 1 schools. NCAA: UM student-athletes have above-average graduation rate University of Miami student-athletes who entered college between 1998 and 2001 had an overall graduation rate of 81 percent, according to figures released by the NCAA earlier this month. That figure exceeded the 78 percent rate registered for all Division 1 schools. "The University of Miami athletic department takes great pride in the success that our student-athletes achieve in the classroom, and I want to compliment our current and former student-athletes for their continued academic achievements," said Kirby Hocutt, director of athletics. Four teams—men's diving, women's basketball, women's golf, and women's tennis—all recorded a 100 percent graduation rate, while 12 teams exceeded the Division 1 average for their sports. Thirteen sports achieved a score of at least 70 percent, while ten sports had at least an 88 percent graduation success rate. For more information, visit www.hurricanesports.com.

Holiday safety tips
As the holidays approach, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety would like to remind the University community of some decorating tips:

• Use UL-listed decorative lights and non-combustible or fire-resistant decorations and ornaments
• Use artificial holiday trees that are fire-resistant, and place them out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways
• Unplug all holiday lights when you leave the office for the day.
• Do not hang decorations, ornaments, lights, or use decorative sprays on any fire protection equipment such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, and fire-alarm pull boxes
• Do not hang decorative materials (lights, ornaments etc.) on or near exits, on or near emergency lights, or in any manner that could present a fall or trip hazard, or impede egress
• Do not bring or burn candles, incense, or any other related accessories.
• Remove all decorations, displays, lights, and ornaments after the holiday event or prior to the University’s annual holiday closure

Help keep the University a safe place to work. For more information, call 305-243-8443 or e-mail c.daley@miami.edu.

Cancer Link lunch to benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Link partners with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to cultivate the Seeds of Love as they help search for a cure today, Thursday, October 23. Enjoy a reception, auction, and fashion show featuring Mayda Cisneros Couture Collections at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12 p.m. Last year’s event attracted 500 guests and raised more than $100,000. Join Cancer Link at the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island on Watson Island. Tickets are $80, and all proceeds benefit breast cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Cancer Link’s mission is to ensure funding for breast cancer research, education, early detection, and community outreach programs at Sylvester. For more information, visit www.sylvester.org

Luminare Awards Gala 2008
The sixth annual Luminare Awards Gala for the UM/Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency (LAORA) will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel Miami on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Humberto Cortina, WQBA-AM radio personality and former state representative, will emcee the evening event, which honors medical professionals for their support and dedication to saving lives through organ donation and transplantation. The event, made possible in part by Friends for Life sponsor River Oaks, LLC, will feature world-renowned flamenco dancers, fine food and drink, dancing, and a silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person. All proceeds will benefit LAORA’s community and donor family services programs. For more information, visit www.lifealliance.iviproductions.com.

The University proudly presents A Dialogue for Democracy, a dynamic calendar of events focusing on issues pertaining to the upcoming presidential election that will engage, educate, and entertain members of the UM community and general public. The Future of Health Care Affordable, quality health care is one of the most critical issues of the 2008 election, as both presidential candidates continue to propose solutions to help stem the crisis of 47 million Americans who are without health insurance. To that end, surrogates for Barack Obama and John McCain discussed on Tuesday the health care policies of their candidates during a forum at Storer Auditorium.   In a lively discussion that included questions from the audience, Democratic surrogate Nancy-Ann Min DeParle, former administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services who is now an adjunct professor of health care systems at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Republican surrogate U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, of the 26th District of Texas, contrasted the plans of Obama and McCain and answered questions posed by members from the audience. The event was part of the Dialogue for Democracy series. Above: Burgess, left, talks about how McCain’s health care plan would work as DeParle, right, looks on. The discussion also included UM faculty and student panelists, seen at the table, from left: Richard Boxer, professor of clinical urology at the Miller School of Medicine; Mary Coombs, professor at the School of Law; Arjun K. Parasher, a second-year medical student at the Miller School; and Steven G. Ullmann, professor and director of Programs in Health Sector Management and Policy in the School of Business Administration. Today, Thursday, October 23 College of Engineering Panel Discussions. The College of Engineering sponsors two panel discussions and a poster session focusing on two important issues that have been debated by the presidential candidates: energy and health care. Attend the Energy and the Environment Panel from 1 to 2 p.m. and the Healthcare and Technobiology Panel from 2 to 3 p.m. Both events occur in the McArthur Engineering Annex, room MEA202. Following the panels, a combined poster session continues from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, click here. Today, Thursday, October 23 “Politics, Race, and the Keys to Winning the Presidency.” Ronald Walters, Distinguished Leadership Scholar and director of the African American Leadership Institute at the University of Maryland, College Park, presents at 5 p.m. in the Mahoney-Pearson Residential College Classroom. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Office of the President, the Africana Studies Department, and the Department of History. Today, Thursday, October 23 Bruce Hornsby and Friends. Rolling Stone wrote that “Bruce Hornsby has become a synonym for class.” Join UM alumni Hornsby, B.M. ’77,  Jon Secada, B.M. ’83, M.M ’86, and Will Lee, ’71, along with Steve Miller, Patti Austin, Monica Mancini, Dave Koz, Tom Scott, Ricky Scaggs, and others for a spellbinding performance in the UM BankUnited Center at 8 p.m. The guest artists will be backed up by the Frost School’s new Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra—making it the absolute concert of the year in Miami! For tickets and information please visit www.festivalmiami.com or call 305-284-4940. Thursday, October 30 Elections: Real and Unreal. Attend the screening of a documentary and a fictional film that take a distinctive look at the election process, both real and unreal. The screenings are free and open to the public and take place at Bill Cosford Cinema. First, attend Street Fight at 7 p.m.; this documentary takes a look at the 2002 mayoral race in Newark, New Jersey, which included dirty tricks, police assaults, and threats to anyone who voted against the incumbent. Afterward, attend a screening of The Last Hurrah at 8:30 p.m., starring Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, and Bob Sweeney in a story about the celebrated mayor of a New England city who is about to begin his fifth and likely last campaign. These screenings are part of the Presidential Film Series and presented by the School of Communication. October 31-November 2 “Migrants and Migration: Immigration and Notions of Citizenship in a Changing World.” This interdisciplinary conference includes sessions, roundtables, and interactive programs featuring global immigration experts. Speakers include professors and immigration officials from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Madrid, and institutions throughout the United States. Sponsored by Africana Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, History, International Studies, and Latin American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences; the Joint Program on Law, Public Policy, and Ethics at the the School of Law; the Haiti Research Group-CLAS; and the Interuniversity Institute for Research and Development. Events occur on October 31 at 4 p.m. in the School of Law, room E352, and November 1 and 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Glasgow Hall, School of Architecture.

Open Enrollment continues through
Friday, November 7
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to enroll in medical, dental, flexible spending, and short-term disability benefits for coverage beginning January 1, 2009.  It is important that you actively enroll in your 2009 benefits during Open Enrollment. If you had coverage in 2008 but do not elect coverage for 2009 via myUM, you’ll be placed in the Aetna HRA plan. Take the time to review the literature, attend the annual Benefits Fair, and also attend an information session. The decisions you make now could have a significant impact on you and your family's well-being. Below is a list of useful links for Open Enrollment.  You can also find helpful information at www.miami.edu/benefits/2009.

• Open Enrollment Guide
• Medical Premiums
• Medical Plan Examples
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Dental Premiums
• Calendar of Events

Benefits Fair: Attend at the Miller School campus this Thursday and Friday
Attend the Benefits Fair this Thursday and Friday at the Medical School Wellness Center and visit with representatives from Aetna, the Medical Wellness Center, and others to get valuable information about your UMatter benefits. Raffle tickets will be available at the fair. Fill them out for your chance to win a number of fantastic prizes. Also, take this opportunity to get a free flu shot during the Benefits Fair. If you are interested in getting a flu shot, be sure to review the Flu Shot Vaccination Statement and complete the Flu Shot Consent Form before you go to expedite the process. The vaccine is given in the upper arm; please dress accordingly. For flu shot hours, click here.

Attend an Open Enrollment information session: new sessions added
Open Enrollment information sessions are being held at central locations on each of the main campuses. A member of the Office of Benefits Administration and an Aetna representative will walk you through your 2008 benefits options and answer any questions you may have. Attend a session on:

• Thursday, October 23 at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, October 27 at Rosenstiel Auditorium from 9 to 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 28 at the School of Business Administration Storer Auditorium from 9 to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; or at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 29 at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium from 9 to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; or at the School of Business Administration Storer Auditorium from 9 to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 30 at the School of Business Administration Storer Auditorium from 9 to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 31 at Rosenstiel Auditorium from 12 to 1 p.m. or 2 to 3 p.m.

Flexible Spending Account Lunch and Learn information sessions
WageWorks will be the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) administrator for 2009. FSAs are valuable benefits to you and your family. Learn how to get the most out of your Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA next year. Remember, FSA pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for everyday expenses such as doctor’s visits, prescription drugs, deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, day care, and more. Topics include a discussion regarding approved health care and dependent care expenses, how to use the new WageWorks Visa debit card, FSA deadlines, how to file claims, and more. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions below, R.S.V.P. by e-mailing benefitsrsvp@miami.edu. Lunch will be served.

myUM computer lab assistance
Benefits Administration staff will be available during the dates/times below to help faculty and staff enroll for their 2009 benefits online via the myUM system.

Weight Watchers at Work: new 12-week session at the Coral Gables campus
The next Weight Watchers at Work 12-week session begins Friday, October 31 at the Coral Gables campus. Two sessions will be held every Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the School of Communication, room 2055. To enroll, pay by Friday, October 31 at any of the sessions. The cost is $123 for new members and $109 for continuing members. The price is pro-rated for those who join later. First-time registrants who attend all 12 weeks are eligible for total reimbursement (this is a taxable benefit). Second-time registrants are eligible for a 50 percent reimbursement (taxable) for perfect attendance. For more information, e-mail mariesvbd@yahoo.com or sheri.lee@miami.edu.

If you have questions about any of your UMatter benefits, visit www.miami.edu/benefits/ask and complete the online form.

Through November 3 Festival Miami. Celebrate another year of Festival Miami, the beloved annual music extravaganza now in its 25th year, with an exciting and innovative lineup of concerts. For more information on Festival Miami, click here.

Friday, October 24 Frost Chorale Concert. The University of Miami Frost Chorale presents their first full concert with new director of choral studies, Joshua Habermann, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Miami Beach at 8 p.m. The program, based on John Corigliano’s L’invitation au voyage, is a linguistic and musical journey taking the audience through France, Germany, and Latin America. It includes the charming Chantez by Jules Massenet, Anton Bruckner’s prayerful Os justi, and the powerful Lamentations of Jeremiah by Alberto Ginastera, among other works.

Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26 Trouble the Water. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Trouble the Water begins the day before Katrina makes landfall, just blocks away from the French Quarter, but far from the New Orleans that many tourists know. Kimberly Rivers Roberts is turning her video camera on herself and her 9th Ward neighbors trapped in the city. It’s her first time shooting video and it’s rough and jumpy but dense with reality. Along the way, we discover Kim’s musical talent when she finds the only existing copy of her recorded music survived the storm with a relative in Memphis. Kim’s performance in that moment reveals not only her skills as a musician, but compacts her life story into explosive poetry that paints a devastating picture of poverty. Admission is $6 for all University of Miami alumni, faculty, and staff, and is free for students. General admission is $8. Guests must show identification for discounted admission. The film screens on Friday at 9 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26 Charade. In this film, directed by Stanley Donen, Regina (Audrey Hepburn) is about to divorce her husband when she finds that he has been murdered after converting every penny they owned to cash, which is also missing. She meets the character played by Cary Grant, who is interested in her husband’s money, which seems to have come from a WWII payroll account he stole. Also starring Walter Matthau and James Coburn. This beautiful technicolor print is part of the Raymond J. Regis Film Collection at the School of Communication’s Moving Image Archives and is being presented with generous support from the University of Miami Citizens Board. Admission is $6 for all UM faculty, staff, and alumni, and is free for students. General admission is $8. The film screens on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 4 and 8 p.m. For more information visit, www.cosfordcinema.com.

Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 Norma. The Bill Cosford Cinema presents one of Vincenzo Bellini’s greatest achievements, regarded as the supreme height of the Bel Canto tradition. The title role is generally considered one of the most difficult songs in the soprano repertoire and includes the famous Aria Casta Diva. Set in Gaul, at the time of Ancient Rome, Norma tells the story of the tragic love triangle between the aging priestess Norma, the Roman proconsul Pollione, and his new love, the young temple virgin Adalgisa. It was filmed in crystal-clear high definition and is presented in stunning surround sound. Special opera admission is $18 for all UM faculty, staff, and alumni. General admission is $20. The opera screens on Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. For more information visit, www.cosfordcinema.com.

Sunday, December 7 Choral Studies Program Holiday Dinner. The Choral Studies Program at the Frost School of Music presents its 16th annual Holiday Dinner. The gala banquet is filled with music to celebrate the holiday season, with more than 200 talented student singers accompanied by harp, brass, and percussion performing throughout the evening and creating a musical night to remember. The event takes place at the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island (Parrot Jungle), Watson Island, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. The dinner and program begin at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call 305-284-4162 or e-mail littacecchi@miami.edu.