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October 7, 2013 Issue

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facebook.com/msa.diversity @UM_MSA For more information check out www.miami.edu/msa or e-mail us multicultural.studentaffairs@miami.edu

@UM_MSA @UM_MSA

The MSA Buzz!!!

Photo taken at Black Student Leadership Caucus

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

Visit our social media outlets for daily updates from the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

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National Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 and in 1988 was expanded to 30 days, September 15th - October 15th. The dates of Hispanic Heritage Month were selected to include the Independence Day celebrations of seven Latin American countries, as well as to incorporate Día de la Raza.

For additional information or to get involved, visit www.miami.edu/msa/hhm.

Calendar of Events 10/7

7:00 PM

HHM Presents Pan’s Labyrinth

SAC Senate Chambers

10/12

9:00 AM

HHM Participates in Gandhi Day

Registration at Student Activities Center

10/13

1:00 PM

Parabola Optica

Storer Auditorium

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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.

Calendar of Events

10/11

3:00 PM

Learn Arnis

UC Patio

Co-sponsored by Tai Chi Club and Aikido Club

10/25

6:30 PM

Karaoke & Game Night

UC Flamingo

Co-sponsored by Asian American Students Association and Chinese Students and Scholars Association

10/31

3:00 PM

Halo-Halloween/Movie

UC 245

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5:00 PM

Filipino Banquet

UC Flamingo

*$5 for non-members

Building Connections for Your Success October 24th at 5:00PM

BLACK to Business October 14th at 6:30PM

Black State of the U October 23rd at 7:13PM

Multicultural Student Affairs is hosting “Building Connections for Your Success” in Mahoney Master’s Apartment. UM alumni will be present to discuss how their experience at UM assisted them in reaching their professional goals. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

BLACK to Business is United Black Student’s annual professional development summit. Faculty, staff and community professionals will share advice to assist students after graduation. The purpose is geared towards addressing obstacles and challenges Black students face postgraduation. This event will take place in SAC Ballroom East. For more information, contact ubs.president@gmail.com.

Black State of the U Summit is a two parts series that is coordinated by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to find trends in the Black community at UM. This year, Delta Sigma Theta is partnering with MSA to survey the student body and gain insight on how students view their experience. The first part of the series will take place October 23rd at 7:13PM in the SAC Ballroom East.

For more information, contact Delta Sigma Theta at dsttaurho@yahoo.com.

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What’s going on?

Photo taken at Black Student Leadership Caucus

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

Savory & Sweet Waffles Cooking Class Class: October 11th

C.O.P.E. Applications Available: Today

Join Chef Mercedes as she teaches a new twist to some sweet tooth favorites! The menu includes herbed cheesy cheddar, pumpkin and caramelized onions, and s’mores. The cost of the class, which includes cooking instruction, food tasting, and recipes is $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for nonmembers. The class is October 11th, from 6:30PM - 8:30PM.

The Counseling Center is recruiting motivated peer educators for the Counseling Center COPE program. C.O.P.E. is a student outreach group designed to share important information about mental health issues and the services provided by the Counseling Center. Applications will be available October 7. New educators will begin in January after attending the mandatory orientation. For more information, contact cope@miami.edu.

Heart Saver CPR with AED course teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants, as well as use of barrier devices for all ages. Optional: infant CPR and choking, and adult, child, and infant CPR with mask. Participants will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).The class is October 14th, from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. The cost is $35 for student members, $40 for non-student members and $45 for nonmembers.

Free Kaplan GRE Test Prep October 12th at 10:00AM Have you thought about taking the LSAT, MCAT, or GRE? If so, Kaplan will be offering free practice tests in University Learning Center 120. 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.

Meditation Class Class: October 15th

Health & Wellness For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 miami.edu/wellness, or e-mail tsoria@miami.edu

Soccer Leagues Deadline to register: October 8th GGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!!!! Kick your way into the school year with the intramural soccer league!

The deadline to register is October 8th. Captains or a team representative must attend the captains meeting on October 10th at 6:00PM. A $40 refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.

Don’t have a team? No problem! Just sign up as a free agent and attend the Free Agent meeting on October 8th at 5:00PM. To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Namaste students! Are classes, social life, and work stressing you out? Take a break and meditate! You will develop mental clarity and discipline that will help you focus and improve concentration, (great skills when it comes to studying)! Lunthita Duthely, a follower of the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, will guide and instruct participants through the meditation. The meditation is October 15th, from 7:30PM to 9:00PM at the Herbert Wellness Center. Instruction is free and open to everybody. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming by calling 305-284-LIFE (5433) or by visiting miami.edu/ wellness/wellnessprograms.

Community Classes at the Herbert Wellness Center Registration Dates: October 21st - November 1st Registration is now open for the second session of the fall semester community classes offered at the Herbert Wellness Center. Classes include a variety of activities such as swim lessons for children and adults, salsa, belly dance, boot camp, and more. Take advantage of the “try before you buy” policy by attending the first scheduled class for FREE! Classes are open to everyone.

3-on-3 Basketball Leagues Deadline to register: October 8th Joining the 3-on-3 intramural basketball league is a slam dunk!

The deadline to register is October 8th. Captains or a team representative must attend the captains meeting on October 10th at 5:00PM. A $40 refundable deposit is required at the time of team registration. To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Dodge ball Tournament Deadline to register: October 22nd

3-on-3 Basketball Officials Training Training: October 8th Want to earn some extra cash but don’t have any experience and need flexible hours? Then become an official for the intramural 3-on3 Basketball League! Training will be held in the Herbert Wellness Center Classrooms on October 10th at 7:00PM.

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Heartsaver CPR with AED Class: October 14th

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Looking for a group activity? Dip, duck and dive to register for the dodge ball tournament taking place on October 25th at 3:00PM! The deadline to sign up for this tournament is October 22nd. A $10 entry fee is due at the time of registration. To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center.

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Scholarship & Internship Opportunities Photo taken at Black Student Leadership Caucus

Scholarship/ Internship

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.

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

DAAD Study Scholarship

National Institute of Health/OxfordCambridge Scholars Program

Humanity in Action: Fellowship Program

Who is eligible?

graduate students

undergraduate students planning to enter graduate school in fall 2014 or first year graduate students (started in fall 2012)

undergraduate students planning to enter graduate school in fall 2014

undergraduate students planning to enter graduate school in fall 2014

sophomore, junior or recent graduate

What are the required fields of study?

applied physical, biological and engineering sciences.

science fields

All fields

biological science fields

All fields

What is the total value of the scholarship/ internship?

$5,000

$32,000

one year stipend toward degree

full stipend toward degree

one year stipend toward degree

Brief description of the scholarship/ internship.

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

Provides funding for students working towards a science masters degree

Provides funding for students to study aboard in Germany

Provides funding for a doctoral training program for outstanding science students committed to biomedical research careers

Provides opportunity for research exploring how and why individuals have resisted intolerance and protected democratic values

Is anything else provided?

No

No

No

No

Cost of participation and accommodation

What is the duration of the scholarship/ internship?

One time award

One time award

One time award

One time award

June 1st June 30th

Where to apply or find more information?

hertzfoundation. org/dx/fellowships/ fellowshipaward.aspx

prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

What is the deadline?

November 1st

November 14th

November 15th

December 3rd

January 9th

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MSA Connection Photo taken at Unity Roundtable Meeting

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: Miami, FL • Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what were your field/fields of study: I attended Florida International University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and minored in Hospitality Management. I recently graduated from Florida State University with a Masters in Science in Higher Education.

• Research Interest: Engagement and Retention of First Generation Students, Leadership identity development in women and underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities.

• Office Location: Student Activities Center, 204 • One piece of advice you would give students: Always find a way to serve your community.

Despite your current circumstance (limit of time, funds, resources, etc.) everyone has a gift that they can share and most importantly the ability to create positive social change. Find a way to share that gift, get connected and give back!

• Favorite quote: “Your true passion should feel like breathing; it’s that natural.” – Oprah Winfrey

Brittany Brewster Assistant Director of the William R. Butler Center for Service and Leadership d Leadership

October 6th - 19th Sunday

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ΛΘA - Cake Cutting 12:00PM, UC Rock

FEC - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM, SAC Iron Arrow Room

NABA - Speed Dating: Business Majors & Minors Fair 5:00PM, UC Lower Lounge

COISO - Unity Nations Day 6:30PM, UC Foote Green

CSA - General Body Mtg. 5:00PM, Mahoney Classroom 104

For a complete calendar of events, visit www.miami.edu/ msa Go to Facebook. com/msa.diversity for a weekly event calendar

ΚΑΨ - Tabling 12:00PM, UC Breezeway

UBS - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM, UC I-Lounge

HHM/FEC/ - Pan’s Labyrinth 7:00PM, SAC Senate Chambers

FEC - Honorary Cuban Day 11:00AM, UC Rock

SC - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM, SAC Ballrooms A&B

ΑΦΑ/NABA/UBS - Phirst of the Month 7:06PM, SAC Vista Room ΛΘA - A Look You’ll Love 8:00PM, Mahoney Classroom 102

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HHM - Parabola Optica 1:00PM, Storer Auditorium

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UBS - BLACK to Business 6:30PM, SAC Ballroom North

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ΚΑΨ - Tabling 12:00PM, UC Breezeway MSA - Unity Roundtable Mtg. 5:00PM, UC 237

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NABA - General Body Mtg. 6:00PM, SAC Iron Arrow Room

PK - General Body Mtg. 6:00PM, SAC Iron Arrow Room

YR - General Body Mtg. 6:30PM, Mahoney Classroom AKA - PEARLfect Dialogue 7:00PM, Mahoney Classroom 101

FSA - Learn Arnis 3:00PM, UC Patio

AASA - General Body Mtg. 5:30PM, SAC Iron Arrow Room SC - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM, SAC Ballrooms A&B

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

AKA - PEARLfect Occasion 7:00PM, SAC Iron Arrow Room

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Fall Break

BCSL - Gandhi Day of Service 9:00 AM, SAC

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Football - UM @ UNC

SC - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM, SAC Ballrooms A&B

ALAS - General Body Mtg. 6:00PM, SAC Citizens Room ΣΓΡ - Breast Cancer Awareness Forum 7:00PM, Mahoney Classroom 101 FEC - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM, SAC Senate Room

ACRONYM KEY AASA

Asian American Student Association

COISO

ALAS

Alliance of Latin American Students

AKA ΑΦΑ BCSL

Council of International Students & Organizations

ΛΘA

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

CSA

Caribbean Student Association

KAΨ

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

FEC

Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos

MSA

Multicultural Student Affairs

SUM

SpectrUM

Alpha Phi Alpha Sorority, Inc.

FSA

Filipino Student Association

National Association of Black Accountants

UBS

United Black Student

Butler Center for Service & Leadership

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NABA

Hispanic Heritage Month Committee

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Planet Kreyol

SC ΣΓP

YR

Salsa Craze Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Yellow Rose Society

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MSA Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremonies The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee hosted Opening Ceremonies on the UC Patio on September 24th. This event featured performances from professional ballroom dancers, UM Hispanic Greek Letter Organizations, Miami Ballroom Dancers and Salsa Craze.

Photo taken at Student Success Series

We want to hear from you! If you attend an event and tag us in a post on twitter, we may include it in our next newsletter.

Tweets from Opening Ceremonies: Gammas celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! #sigmalambdagamma Congrats to @UM_MSA for a great Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off event

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