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

Black to Business: Student Success October 13th at 6:30PM

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 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.

The United Black Students and Multicultural Student Affairs will host Black To Business: Student Success on October 13th in the SAC Iron Arrow Room. Faculty, staff, community professionals, and post-graduate students are invited to share their wisdom and advice with undergraduate members to facilitate a conversation on success after graduation. The overarching purpose is geared towards addressing and combating obstacles and challenges that students face as they advance into post-graduate endeavors. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at 305.284.2855.

Calendar of Events Honorary Cuban Day Sponsored by Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos October 6th @ 9:00 AM UC Rock

Fall Break Tips 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).

My Hips Don’t Lie: Perception of Latin American Women in the Media Sponsored by Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. October 6th @ 8:00 PM Pearson Residential College Room 104 Black in Latin America Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Multicultural Student Affairs, African Students Union, Alliance of Latin American Students, Federacion de Estudientes Cubanos, Organization for Jamaican Unity and United Black Students October 8th @ 7:00 PM SAC Activities North

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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.

• 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!

For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Black in Latin America October 8th at 7:00PM

• 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).

On October 8, 2014, the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Multicultural Student Affairs, United Black Students, the Alliance of Latin American Students, African Students Union and Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos will host a Black in Latin America in SAC Activities North. This forum will be centered what it is like to be Black in a Latin American country. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

• 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 Submitted by

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Stephanie Aldana

MSA Diversity Week

Graduate Assistant Multicultural Student Affairs Higher Education Administration, M.S. Ed.

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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 Involvement Opportunities 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.

Club Sports Schedule October 6 - 19

Dance, Martial Arts, Aquatics & Tennis Classes Registration Registration: October 20th

Club Sports promote opportunities for UM students to engage in sporting events, activities, and competitions in the state of Florida, the Southeast, as well as throughout the United States. Upcoming club sporting events include: Women’s Rugby (vs. Eckerd) Men’s Rugby (vs. Eckerd) Ice Hockey (vs. USF) Volleyball Tournament Women’s Frisbee Tournament Women’s Frisbee Tournament Ice Hockey (vs. USF)

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2:00PM 2:00PM 9:00PM 9:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM

Yoga and studio cycling classes, the Herbert Wellness Center offers instructional classes in the areas of dance, martial arts, aquatics and tennis. Registration for Session 2 of these classes opens on Monday, October 20th. To allow students to try classes before registering, a free, week-long trial period takes place starting on Saturday, October 25th.

IM Fields IM Fields Kendall Ice Arena Centre Court IM Fields IM Fields Kendall Ice Arena

Free Meditation at the Herbert Wellness Center October 20th 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 Monday, October 20th at 7:30PM. Comfortable clothing is recommended, but you do not need to bring anything with you to the class.

Soccer League Deadline October 8th Wednesday, October 8th is the deadline to register for the Intramural soccer league for the Fall semester. League play begins on Monday, October 20th. Registration is available via IMLeagues. com/miami, and the entry fee is $20 per team.

Greek Cooking Class Registration: October 20th In addition to its full line-up of group exercise, yoga and studio cycling classes, the Herbert Wellness Center offers instructional classes in the areas of dance, martial arts, aquatics and tennis.

Registration for Session 2 of these classes opens on October 20th.

To allow students to try classes before registering, a free, week-long trial period takes place starting on Saturday, October 25th.

Basketball League Deadline October 8th Wednesday, October 8th is the deadline to register for the Intramural 3-on-3 basketball league for the Fall semester. League play begins on Monday, October 20th. Registration is available via IMLeagues.com/miami, and the entry fee is $20 per team. Visit www.miami.edu/wellness/intramurals for more information.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification Course October 22nd

Dodgeball Tournament Deadline October 22nd

Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s Emergency Care CPR/AED certification course on Wednesday, October 22nd at 5:30PM Those enrolled in the course receive a 2-year certification from the American Heart Association. The cost is $35 for UM student members.

Wednesday, October 22nd is the deadline to register for the Intramural dodgeball tournament taking place on Thursday, October 24th at 3:00PM. Registration is available via IMLeagues. com/miami, and the entry fee is $10 per team.

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships Information Session October 9th at 9:00AM

Herbert Wellness Center Fall Break Hours October 16th – 19th

Ms. Mayorga will be speaking about the undergraduate Boren awards at 9:00AM, and the graduate awards at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 9th in the SAC Senate Room. The Boren Scholarships provide opportunities for students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. The Boren Fellowships allow graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies. For more information, contact prestigiousawards@miami.edu.

The Herbert Wellness Center operates under normal hours during Fall Break. The Herbert Wellness Center is open from 6:00AM until midnight on Thursday, 6:00AM until 11:00PM on Friday, and from 8:00AM until 10:00PM on the weekends. The sales office is open from 7:30AM until 8:00PM on Thursday and Friday.

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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.

B.O.N.D. General Body Meeting Tonight at 8:00PM

Carib Week The University of Miami Caribbean Students Association Presents Carib Week 2014! 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!

The Brothers Overcoming Negativity and Destruction (B.O.N.D.) are having their second General Body Meeting this #BONDay, October 6th at 8:00PM in the Hecht Master’s Apartment. They will be collecting dues for the year so come out with your $10! They have a lot on the agenda, so this is not a meeting that you want to miss! Follow B.O.N.D. on Instagram and Twitter at @UmiamiBOND to keep up with what they’re doing! Also, don’t forget to join their Orgsync page through this link: https://orgsync.com/55182/chapter.

Calendar of Events Flag Day Show us where you are from! Display your national pride by carrying your country’s flag around campus. Take pictures with your flag and tag us on Facebook, instagram and twitter!

Monday, October 6th

Coming Out Week

Experience some of the unique flavors of the Caribbean as we sample delicacies from various Caribbean islands. The food is free so be sure to come out!

Wednesday, October 8th @12:00PM UC Breezeway

This is a week of programming dedicated to opening up to the campus community and providing an opportunity for discussions that affect the LGBT campus community.

Carnival Kickoff Enjoy a peek at one of the most well-known aspects of Caribbean culture as we have a mini Carnival on campus. See the costumes, dance to the music and enjoy the vibes with Caribbean Students Association.

Friday, October 10th @5:00PM Hecht-Stanford Bridge

Candlelight Vigil Guest will be able to share their thoughts and experiences about the LGBT community.

Monday, October 6th @ 8:00PM Lakeside Patio

Calendar of Events

Trans*Speaker Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, connect with the speaker and learn more about the YES Institute.

Wednesday, October 8th @ 8:00PM UC 211

For more information, contact CSA on Facebook!

Students for Education Reform October 6th at 6:30PM

2nd Annual Coming Out Photoshoot For all individiuals, regardless of self-identification, to “come out” as allies and stand with the LGBTQ community by taking a photo in front of the rainbow wall.

Friday, October 10th @ 12:00PM UPride Office; SAC 210K

The Students For Educational Reform is having their General Body Meeting Monday, October 6th at 6:30 PM in UC 205! They will be discussing their upcoming events and there will be ice cream present!

National Society of Black Engineers October 8th at 6:30PM

Hui Aloha Meeting October 15th at 7:00PM

The National Society of Black Engineers is having a General Body Meeting this Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 PM! This organization is open to all STEM majors (You don’t have to be an engineer)! If you have an interest in learning more about NSBE has in the works, attend their General Body Meeting this Wednesday!

Join Hui Aloha for their general body meeting on Ocbtober 15th at 7:00PM in UC 206. This meeting will introduce Makahiki, a season full of Hawaian sports and games. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Kulula Project Ice Cream Social October 15th at 7:00PM

Kulula is an Afrocentric based curriculum that focuses on identity, social, and academic development. This requires a year-long commitment to work with elementary students from the West Grove in Miami. Thursdays from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm starting this October! If interested in applying , please visit this link: http://miami.az1.qualtrics. com/SE/?SID=SV_exqgqV3MJkPMrqd. If you have any further questions, please contact Dorothy Addae at d.addae@umiami.edu.

October 6th

Join Yellow Rose Society and the Brothers Overcoming Negativity and Destruction (B.O.N.D.) for their annual ice cream social. The program will discuss contemporary social issues that college students face. Ice cream sponsored by Wall’s Ice Cream. For more information, contact yrscanes@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

National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship (NDSEG)

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

Critical Language Scholarships

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships

Who is eligible?

undergraduate students

juniors/seniors

undergraduate or graduate students

undergraduate or graduate students

undergraduate or graduate students

What are the required fields of study?

Sciences

Sciences

STEM fields

All fields

All fields

What is the total value of the scholarship/ internship?

Full tuition and mandatory fees

$500 - $5000

Full stipend toward degree and employment after graduation

Program is complete covered

Fully funded study abroad trip

Brief description of the scholarship/ internship.

The NDSEG Fellowship is a fellowship that is awarded to U.S. citizens and nationals who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in one of fifteen supported disciplines.

Provides students an opporunity through their writing, they explored their concerns and beliefs, their fears and their hopes.

The (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) provide fully funded, group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences.

Undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad

Is anything else provided?

No

Monthly stipend

No

Room and board

No

Duration.

One time award

One time award

One time award

One time award

One time award

Where to apply or find more information?

ndseg.asee.org

eliewieselfoundation.org

smart.asee.org/

CLScholarship.org/

borenawards.org/

What is the deadline?

December 12th

December 8th

November 12th

Febrary 4th

October 6th

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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.

• Hometown: Seattle, WA • Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/ fields of study: B.S. in Psychology from Howard University in 1990 and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Community Psychology, from the University of Virginia in 1996.

• Research interest: Race, ethnicity, culture, mental health and the promotion of strengths in African American communities.

• Office Location: Merrick 310K • One piece of advice you would give students: The primary goal of your undergraduate education should be learn how to critically evaluate knowledge. The primary goal of a graduate education is to learn how to produce knowledge. Diverse perspectives are critical for both, therefore, on your academic path seek to engage in multiple opportunities for critical analysis and the relevant production of knowledge

Dr. Laura Kohn-Wood Director, Community & Social Change Program, & Faculty Master, Pearson Residential College

• Favorite Quote: “Even in the helter-skelter skirmish that is my life, I have seen that the world is to the strong regardless of a little pigmentation more or less. No, I do not weep at the world—I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.” - Zora Neale Hurston (1901 - 1960)

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TCC - STEM Meet-Up 6:00PM - Toppel Career Center

CSA - General Body Mtg 5:00PM - Mahoney/ Pearson Clarooms

TCC - Rules of a Resume in 2 Easy Steps 2:00PM - Toppel Career Center

FAIS - Round Table 12:00AM - UC 207 FEC - General Body Mtg. 6:30PM - SAC Activites South UBS - General Body Mtg. 6:30PM - SAC Activites North

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UBS/MSA - Black to Business: Student Success Series 6:00PM - SAC Iron Arrow Room

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FAIS - Round Table 12:00AM - UC 207 FEC - General Body Mtg. 6:30PM - SAC Activites South

ASU - General Body Mtg. 8:00PM - UC 211

YRS - Clothesline Project 12:00PM - UC Foote Green HHM/MSA/UBS/ ASU/ALAS/FEC - Black in Latin America 7:00PM - SAC Activites North

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YRS/BOND - Ice Cream Social 7:00PM - Storm Surge

TCC - 5 Tips to Creating Proessional Cover Letters 11:00AM - Toppel Career Center

YRS/ICC - Roses and Branches Tutoring 3:30PM - Branches Miami

MNSA - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 8:00AM - Marlins Park

UP - General Body Mtg. 8:00PM - SAC 210K

SC - General Body Mtg. 6:00PM - SAC Activities Rooms North and South

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SC - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM - BUC Multipurpose Room

ACRONYM KEY ALAS ASU BCSL CNL

Alliance of Latin American Students COISO African Students Union Butler Center for Service and Leadership CSA Canes Night Live DST

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Council of International Students and Organizations Caribbean Students Association Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

FAIS FEC HHM MNSA

Francophone Assoc. of Ibis Students Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos Hispanic Heritage Month Comm.

Multicultural Nursing Student Assoc.

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Multicultural Student Affairs National Association of Black Acco.

Salsa Craze United Black Students

UP UR YRS

UPride Unity Roundtable Yellow Rose Society

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