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University of Miami Multicultural Student Affairs

Candido Bido (1936-2011) Dominican Artist

Frida Khalo (1907-1954) Mexican Artist

Shakira (1977-Present) Colombian Singer

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For more information visit www.miami.edu/msa or e-mail us at multicultural.studentaffairs@miami.edu

MSA Buzz Looking for ways to get involved? Interested in trying something new and exciting?

Visit our social media outlets for daily updates from Multicultural Student Affairs. We post events, student organization meetings, daily inspirational quotes and events to keep you updated!

Hispanic Heritage Month 2015

Fall Break Tips

Each year, the United States honors the contributions that Latinos have made to our country with a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that runs from September 15th to October 15th. This year the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Make sure to come out to the events below. For a full list of events, please visit www.miami.

Hi Canes and congrats…we’ve made it to October! Pumpkin Spice Lattes abound and the planning of Halloween festivities has officially begun! However, the best part of October aren’t the pumpkin spice lattes (no matter how tasty they are), but much rather the highly anticipated UM Fall Break! Here are some travelling tips to keep you safe during this much needed mini-vacation (or staycation).

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• Cafecito on the Rock

Sponsored by Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos Date: Tuesday, October 6th Time: 9:00 AM Location: UC Rock

Tip #1: If you’re travelling make sure to pack ahead of time so that you have all of your travel essentials packed up and ready to go when you are!

• Tip #2: Keep all of your travel documents together and somewhere safe.

Medicine Outside Our Borders

Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Unity Roundtable, and Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity Date: Tuesday, October 13th Time: 7:00 PM Location: UC Storm Surge

• Tip #3: Stay healthy during your trip by preparing for it

beforehand…have plenty of vitamin C before the trip (and while away). Also, make sure to sanitize those hands, germs are not cute!

Taste of Cuba

• Tip #4: Take lots of pictures of your trip, but not so many that you get carried away in taking pictures rather than enjoying your time away. A break is to relax and most importantly, disconnect (Don’t worry; Instagram will still be there when you get back).

Sponsored by Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos, Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, and Chartwells Date: Wednesday, October 14th Time: 5:00 PM Location: University of Miami Dining Halls

• Tip #5: Probably the most important tip of all, HAVE FUN! It’s your well-deserved break, ENJOY IT! For additional tips, visit www.efcollegebreak.com/travel-tips/ TravelTipsPacking.aspx

Hula with Hui | October 11th Interesting in learning some new dance moves? Would you like to more about Hawaiian culture? Join Hui Aloha for their Hula with Hui meeting on October 11th at 6:30PM in UC Storm Surge. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Submitted by Stephanie Aldana Graduate Assistant Multicultural Student Affairs Higher Education Administration, M.S. Ed.

Flippin’ U Out Month | October 11th

Filipino American Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October. The Filipino American National Historical Society established Filipino American History Month in the year 1988. Join the Filipino Student Association as they coordinate a month long celebration that highlights Filipino culture known as Flippin’ U Out Month. For additional information of how to get involved, visit www.facebook.com/groups/umfsa.

BLACK to Business | October 15th Black to Business is United Black Student’s annual professional development summit, which will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. on the Moss Terrace and SC Ballroom East. Faculty, Staff, Community Professionals, and PostGraduate Students are invited to share their wisdom and advice with Undergraduate members to better facilitate success after graduation. The overarching purpose is geared towards addressing and combating obstacles and challenges that black students face as they advance into Post-Graduate endeavors. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Game Night

A night of karaoke, games, and delicious food Date: Tuesday, October 6th Time: 6:00 AM Location: Mahoney/Pearson Classrooms

Tinikling Workshop

A workshop to teach one of the Philippines’ most popular traditional dances Date: Tuesday, October 13th Time: 5:00 PM Location: 217

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What’s going on?

Have an event or program you want to advertise to the university community? Submit it to www.miami.edu/msa and visit our publication page for information on how your ad could be in our next Unity Newsletter, Unity Calendar and Facebook Event Calendar.

Campus Events Health & Wellness For more information or to register for anything below, visit the Administrative Suite of the Herbert Wellness Center, call 305-284-5433, or visit www.miami. edu/wellness. All events will take place in the Herbet Wellness Center.

The 7 Strategies of a Wise Borrower | October 14th “The Fiscal Fitness Series that introduced UM’s financial literacy campaign last year is back! The School of Business, in Conjunction with the ‘Cane Success Center is pleased to present “The 7 Strategies of a Wise Borrower”. Join professionals from The Access Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to financial education, research and advocacy for students in higher education, to learn everything you need to know to become an informed borrower. This workshop will include information on borrowing the minimum, understanding loan terms, developing good credit and keeping accurate financial records just to name a few .This free event is open to all students and will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00PM in Storer Auditorium. For more information please visit http:// www.miami.edu/fiscalfitness.”

Intramural Deadlines: Soccer League | October 14th The deadline to register for the IM soccer league is Wednesday, October 14th.

League play begins on Monday, October 19th and all games take place on the Herbert Wellness Center’s IM fields.

3-on-3 Basketball League | October 14th The deadline to register for the IM 3-on-3 basketball league is Wednesday, October 14th. League play begins on Monday, October 19th and all games take place in the Herbert Wellness Center’s Main Gym, located on the second floor.

Carib Week 2015 The University of Miami Caribbean Students Association Presents Carib Week 2015! Carib Week is a week long celebration to celebrate several aspects of Caribbean culture. Join us for a week full of music, food, prizes, fun, and more. Learn about Caribbean culture, feel the vibes and just enjoy!

Get Paid to Referee Intramural Games!

An Intramural Official officiates and referees all team sports for UM’s Intramural program. The Herbert Wellness Center is looking for students interested in being an official for IM soccer and basketball leagues taking place this month.

Officials Training for soccer is on October 12th -14th at 7:00PM and for basketball on October 15th at 7:00PM. The only experience necessary is the willingness to learn and the joy of sports.

Fit Fete A sponsored, personal trainer organized workout to help people get in shape. Please wear workout attire, bring a towel, and a bottle of water.

Date: Today Time: 6:30PM Location: IM Fields

CPR/AED Certification Course | October 5th Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s CPR/AED certification course on Monday, October 5 at 5:30PM. Those enrolled in the course receive a 2-year certification from the American Red Cross. The cost is $35 for UM student members.

Juice Bar Refreshing cool drink for $1 in between classes.

Date: Tuesday, October 6th Time: 12:30PM Location: UC Breezeway

CPR/AED Certification Course | October 19th Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s CPR/AED certification course on Monday, October 5th at 5:30PM. Those enrolled in the course receive a 2-year certification from the American Red Cross.

The cost is $35 for UM student members.

Mas Camp Costume decorations for Miami Carnival attendees.

Date: Tuesday, October 7th Time: 7:00PM Location: Mahoney 101

Pilates Registration | October 12th – 21st

Registration for Pilates Fall 2015 session 2 opens on Monday, October 12th.

Register online at miami.edu/wellness or by calling the sales office at 305-2845433. Pilates classes are offered once or twice per week throughout the entire year. Session 2 runs from October 26th – December 11th.

For more information, contact CSA on Facebook!

Lambda Theta Alpha’s Founders’ Week 2015 Join Lambda Theta Alpha for a their week of events!

Free Meditation at the Wellness Center | October 22nd

Brought to you by the Department of Wellness and Recreation and Sri Chinmoy Centres International, find your inner peace and enjoy a relaxing meditation class that is free and open to the public. The class is held on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:40PM. Comfortable clothing is recommended, but you do not need to bring anything with you to the class.

S’MORE ICE CREAM Monday, October 5, 2015 at 7:00PM Hecht-Stanford Bridge IMPACT THE WORLD Presented by Motivational Speaker Tia D. Rock Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 12:00PM Lakeview Patio Stage

Mindfulness and U | October 22nd This free workshop offers participants an engaging and interactive introduction to mindfulness. Mindfulness exercises will be taught that offer an effective tool for stress reduction, the cultivation of greater focus and concentration, and a helpful method of working with challenging emotions. The workshop will begin at noon on Tuesday, October 20th in the Herbert Wellness Center’s classrooms. This workshop is free and open to all University of Miami students, faculty and staff. Please contact the sales office at 305-284-5433 to reserve your spot in the session.

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CAKE-CUTTING Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00AM - 3:00PM The Rock Plaza For more information contact, um.lambdaladies@gmail.com.

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Scholarship & Internship Opportunities!

One of the goals of Multicultural Student Affairs is to provide resources on scholarships and internship opportunities for African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American students at the University of Miami. For more scholarship or internship opportunities, please visit www.miami.edu/msa or facebook.com/prestigiousawards.

Scholarship/ Internship

GatesCambridge Scholarships for Graduate Study

NSF (GRFP)

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award

(SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship (NDSEG)

Who is eligible?

graduate students

Currently in final year of undergrad, finished bachelor’s, started in fall ‘14 or 1st semester of 2nd yr. grad school

graduate students

undergraduate or graduate students

undergraduate students

What are the required fields of study?

All fields

Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Psychology, Social Sciences,

applied physical, biological and engineering sciences.

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Sciences

What is the total value of the scholarship/ internship?

Full stipend toward degree

$32,000 three-year annual stipend, $12,000 cost-of-education allowance

$5,000

Full stipend toward degree

Full tuition and mandatory fees

Brief description of the scholarship/internship.

Scholarship designed to allow students to study at the University of Cambridge

GRFP selects recipients who achieve high levels of success in their future academic and professional careers

Provides funding for students working towards a Ph.D. degree

Scholarship is designed to help support undergraduates in STEM fields

Awarded to U.S. citizens and nationals who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in one of fifteen supported disciplines.

Is anything else provided?

No

International research and professional development opportunities,

No

No

No

Duration.

One time award

Up to one year

One time award

One time award

One time award

Where to apply or find more information?

gatescambridge.org

prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

hertzfoundation. org/dx/fellowships/ fellowshipaward.aspx

nilrr.org/ scholarships

ndseg.asee.org

What is the deadline?

October 15th

October 26th - 30th

October 30th

December 16th

December 12th

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MSA Connection!

Each Unity Newsletter will feature a different faculty or staff member. This selection is designed for you to learn more about professional staff and faculty members on campus who can assist you in reaching your future goals. If you know a faculty or staff member you would like to see highlighted, please contact Jesse Ford at j.ford@miami.edu.

• Title: Learning Specialist • Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana • Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/fields of study: Ohio University - Bachelors of Science in Organizational Communication, University of Saint Francis- Masters of Science in Education, University of MiamiCertification in Higher Education Administration (Enrollment Management and Student Affairs) • Job duties: As a learning specialist I provide specialized academic enhancement services to students at the University of Miami. I support students to improve in the areas of time management, organization, study skills, note taking and test taking amongst other individualized support services. I develop specialized workshops to meet the needs of students with and without learning disabilities are other duties associated with my role. Ultimately, I specialize in helping students maximize their academic potential.

Lamar Martin Learning Specialist Academic Resource Center

• Office Location: Academic Resource Center, University Center, Suite N201 • One piece of advice you would give students: If you are attending this university, you are already exceptional; you are good enough and worthy of excellence. Do not be denied the reward that brought you here to this great institution.

• Favorite Quote: “Success isn’t owned. It’s leased and rent is due every day.” J.J. Watt

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MSA-Real Talk 12:00PM- MSA Office

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RAB-Trivia 6:00PM - The Rat

RAB- Hurricane Hotline 6:00PM- The Rat

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Hui Aloha- General body Meeting 7:00PM - Mahoney Classrooms

Rumble on the Green 2:00PM- Foote Green Toppel Career Center- Career Fitness: How STRONG are you?

5:00PM- Toppel

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HP-Daytime Event 12:00PM - UC Rock HHM- Medicine Outside Our Borders 6:00PM - UC Storm Surge

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Rumble on the Green (COSO) 3:00PM - Foote Green

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Fall Break!!!

Toppel Career CenterMaximize StrengthsAssesment of Talents 6:00PM- Toppel

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UBS - Black to Business 7:00pm-

Cornhole Tournament 4:00PM- The Rat

Rumble on the Greene 2:00PM -Foote Green

Band of the Hour 4:00PM - The Rat

RAB Minute To Win It 7:00PM- The Rat

ACRONYM KEY AASA BCSL BOND RAB

Asian American Student Association COISO Butler Center for Service and Leadership Brothers Overcoming Neg. and Dest.

CSA Rathskeller Advisory Board FEC

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Council of International Students and Organizations Caribbean Students Association Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos

HP MNSA MSA NABA

Hurricane Productions Multicultural Nursing Student Assoc.

Multicultural Student Affairs National Association of Black Acco.

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Planet Kreyol Salsa Craze Strong Women, Strong Girls United Black Students

UP UR YRS

UPride Unity Roundtable Yellow Rose Society

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An Evening Gabriella Garcia Medina On September 22th, the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Multicultural Student Affaris, Unity Roundtable and Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos hosted An Evening with Gabriella Garcia Medina. Gabriela Garcia Medina is a spoken word poetry artist and actress who has been performing for over a decade. She has worked with Eva Longoria, Black Eyed Peas, and Pitbull.

Gabriela’s writing and spoken word performances have been featured on SiTv’s “Latinos on the Rise”, Kamala Harris’s inauguration party, Obama’s 2008 fundraising campaign, and numerous events for Mayor Garcetti. She has also written commercials for Dove and Toyota.

Coming Soon: MSA Diversity Week Nov. 9 - 13 October 5th

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