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Snapshots of UM Minorities: Past and Present October 16th at 7:08PM
Let’s celebrate how far UM has progressed and have a dialogue about future challenges and opportunities. Join Multicultural Student Affairs, the Iota Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the UM Black Alumni Society for “Snapshots of UM Minorities: Past and Present.” The event will feature Ms. Dorothy Wallace, Dr. William R. Butler, and other UM professors. This event will take place on October 16th, at 7:08PM in Mahoney Pearson Classroom 102. For more information, contact MSA at www.miami.edu/msa. Student Success Series October 24th at 5:00PM Please join Multicultural Student Affairs for “Building Pathways to Connect You to Your Goals” on October 24th at 5:00PM in Pearson Master’s Apartment. This event will feature representatives from the UM Law, Medical, and Graduate Schools and will give insight on how you can reach your future goals. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact MSA at www.miami.edu/msa. College MENtality Series October 25th at 7:00PM On October 25th at 7:00PM in Mahoney Master’s Apartment, MSA will host “Being a Black Man in America.” This interactive program will engage your thoughts and opinions on what it means to be a black man in America. For more information, contact MSA at www.miami.edu/msa. October 15
Free Kaplan GRE Test Prep October 30th at 5:00PM
Have you thought about taking the GRE? If so, Kaplan will be offering a free GRE practice test on October 30th at 5:00PM in Mahoney Pearson Classrooms. This event is sponsored by MSA. This is an excellent way to prepare for the real thing. Details regarding your score will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, email Anthony Coloca at anthony.coloca@kaplan.com. Women’s Leadership Symposium November 2nd at 9:30AM You are invited to the First Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, “The Balancing Act.” This Symposium will serve as a forum for women at UM to engage and interact with empowered women leaders in our community. Through a variety of workshops, we hope to explore the day-to-day triumphs and challenges women face in the professional sphere and college life. For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.miami.edu/wls. Diversity Week 2012 Join MSA and the Unity Roundtable for Diversity Week 2012! We have a full calendar of events for you to learn about diversity, multiculturalism, and living in a global society. Diversity Etiquette Dinner November 5th 6:30PM BankUnited Center Fieldhouse MSA and Toppel Career Center are providing students the opportunity to meet employers and learn about dining protocol, while enjoying a four course meal. To RSVP, visit HireACane.com. Uncensored…Diversity, Inclusion, and Living in a Global Society November 7th 7:00PM Stanford Master’s Apt. Students have a opporunity to engage in open and honest dialouge and ask questions about their experience, assumptions, and personal reflections. International Dance Competition November 9th 8:30PM UC Rock COISO invites you to come out and experience “Welcome to the Jungle.” Student organizations will be performing and showcasing their native cultural dances. Light refreshments will be served. Diversity Leadership Retreat 2012 November 10th 9:30AM UC This event will provide the opportunity for students to discuss diversity, social justice, leadership and so much more. Particpants will be inspired and equipped with strategies for success, lessons on leadership, and practical skills that will be helpful in navigating our global society. For more information, please visit www.miami.edu/msa.
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