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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!

WWMA & UM Black Alumni Society Scholarship | Deadline to apply: January 22, 2016 | Over $65,500 awarded last year!

The Woodson Williams Marshall Association (WWMA) and UM Black Alumni Society Scholarship provides need based financial support and recognizes the academic and leadership accomplishments of current UM students. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the following criteria: • Financial Need • Academic Achievement • Work/Community Service Experience • Organization/Leadership Experience • Essay • Letter of Recommendation For additional information please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at 305-284-2855 or visit www.miami.edu/msa/ programs for scholarship information and an application.

MSA’s Organization Tips

With the holidays just around the corner it seems rather tempting to begin working on that crafty project that you saw on Pinterest last week rather than sitting down to study for your next exam. No matter how tempting it is to stray from your responsibilities, staying organized during the holidays will save you a lot of stress towards the end of the semester. So hold on tight and don’t lose sight of the end goal. With that in mind, here are my top five tips for staying organized during the holidays!

• Tip #1: Plan ahead. Specifically, complete your assignments ahead of time so that you aren’t stressing about deadlines. It seems that everything is due around the holidays, and with the stress of getting ready for all the great events you’ll be attending during these weeks it would really help to have your work done and out of mind.

• Tip #2: Schedule your events. With the holidays just around the corner you are sure to have a calendar that is jam-packed with events that you need to attend. Make sure to get everything in writing and schedule the events that you already know you need to attend. This way you can have a notion of how many days you have free and which are not.

Not So Thanksgiving | November 17th Please join us for a not so traditional Thanksgiving feast. We will eat, drink, and discuss the not so traditional ways of enjoying what is known as the Thanksgiving holiday at 5:30PM in the Shalala Student Center Activities South. This is a semi-casual event.

Seats are LIMITED. Please make sure to RSVP online. YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR TICKET UPON ENTRY. Tickets can be picked up from Georgette Spratling in Dooly Memorial room 125i.

Hosted by Africana Studies Department and co-sponsored by Planet Kreyol, Multicultural Student Affairs and Office of Academic Enhancement. For more information please email Georgette @ g.spratling@miami.edu.

• Tip #3: Stay focused. Keep up with your readings and assignments for class. Doing so will save you a lot of stress and time for when you return to class after the break. Remember, you still have finals to pass!

• Tip #4: Make use of the word no. Yes, you may want to go to every event you’ve been invited to over the holidays, but make use of the word no. Don’t schedule yourself too thin and try to please everyone. It is your break, enjoy it!

Community Dialogue #BlackLivesMatter | November 18th This event will be on campus dialogue on race and diversity issues happening at colleges and universities across the country. Join us in the SC Ballroom East at 5:30pm on November 18th. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

• Tip #5: Have fun. You work hard and you deserve some time to have fun! Make sure to pencil in some “you” time during the break to wind down and prepare yourself for the final stretch of the semester.

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Finals Fiesta | December 3rd After a long and hard semester of studying, taking quizzes and exams, end your semester with a bang! The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrates the end of each semester with a “Fiesta” for all to enjoy. Join us for Finals Fiesta on December 3th at 6:00PM in the Multicultural Student Affairs Office. All students are invited to attend an afternoon of food, games, entertainment and fun. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

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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.

First Aid Certification Course | November 18th

Thanksgiving Hours | November 21st – 29th

Registration is open for the American Red Cross First Aid course on November 18th at 5:30PM. The course teaches participants how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes general principles and medical and injury emergencies. The cost is $35 for UM student members. Visit www.miami.edu/wellness or call 305284-5433 for more information or to register for the class.

During the University of Miami’s academic break for Thanksgiving, the Herbert Wellness Center operates under adjusted hours.

Herbert Wellness Center | Thanksgiving Break Hours Day Saturday (11/21) Sunday (11/22) Monday (11/23) Tuesday (11/24) Wednesday (11/25) Thursday (11/26) Friday (11/27) Saturday (11/28) Sunday (11/29)

Thanksgiving Cooking Class | November 18th

Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s “Thanksgiving” cooking class taking place on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30PM in the Herbert Wellness Center’s instructional kitchen. The menu includes Baked Polenta with Mushrooms; Pear, Parsnip & Fourme de’ Ambert Tartines; Baked Acorn Squash with Chestnuts, Apples and Leeks. The class costs $20 for UM students and includes personalized cooking lessons, a meal and plenty of leftovers! Visit www.miami.edu/wellness or call 305-284-5433 for more information or to register for the class.

Day Saturday (11/21) Sunday (11/22) Monday (11/23) Tuesday (11/24) Wednesday (11/25) Thursday (11/26) Friday (11/27) Saturday (11/28) Sunday (11/29)

Miami Hurricanes Holiday Gift Drive | December 8th The Miami Hurricanes Holiday Gift Drive is UM’s largest holiday toy and gift drive. More than 500 toys and gifts are donated each year to deserving children and senior citizens. If your student organization/department is interested in getting involved or has questions please contact the Butler Center for Service and Leadership at leadandserve@miami.edu or 305-284-4483. Drop off locations are in the Butler Center and the UC Lower Lounge.

The drive concludes on December 8th.

Building Hours Sales Office 8:00AM - 8:00PM Closed 8:00AM - 8:00PM Closed 6:00AM - 9:00PM 7:30AM - 8:00PM 6:00AM - 9:00PM 7:30AM - 8:00PM 6:00AM - 9:00PM 7:30AM - 6:00PM Closed Closed 8:00AM - 9:00PM Closed 8:00AM - 8:00PM Closed 8:00AM - 8:00PM Closed Admins Office Closed Closed 7:30AM - 6:00PM 7:30AM - 6:00PM 7:30AM - 6:00PM Closed Closed Closed Closed

Facility resumes normal hours on Monday, November 30th!

CONGRATULATIONS NEW IRON ARROW MEMBERS!!

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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.

Scholarships/Internships

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships

Boren Scholarship/ Fellowship Program

The Udall Scholarship

Who is eligible?

U.S. Citizen, entering grad school in fall 2015 for 2/yr program, cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at time of application

U.S. Citizen, full-time undergraduate student at time of application, cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 at time of application

Various- Please see website www.woodrow.org/pickering

Various- Please see website www.borenawards.org

"Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident, full-time study during the 2016-2017 academic year, college sophomore or junior,cumulative GPA of 3.0

What are the required fields of study?

Nuclear policy, democracy build, Middle East studies, South Asian politics, Asia related issues, and Russian and Eurasian affairs

Mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering

Engineering, medicine, law, social work, etc.) or scholarly discipline in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences

Government, education, or the non-profit and advocacy sectors.

Environmental studies

What are the required fields of study?

International affairs or a related subject such as economics, history, political science, public administration, communications, public policy, business administration or foreign languages

International affairs or a related subject such as economics, history, political science, public administration, communications, public policy, business administration or foreign languages

academic programs relevant to international affairs, economics, business administration, public policy, and other relevant fields

Fields of study critical to U.S.

Environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics

What is the total value of the scholarship/ internship?

up to $35,000 annually

Stipend up to $3200

Varies- Please see website

between $8,000-$24,000, see website

up to $7,000

Brief description of the event.

Upon successful completion of the twoyear fellowship, Fellows enter the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State

Designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers

The goal of the fellowship is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State

Provides a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

The Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics

Is anything else provided?

Arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies

Covers the cost of tuition, room, board, and air or train travel from home/school

Varies- Please see website

Varies- Please see website

"Access to the Udall Alumni Network

For more infomation, contact:

prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

prestigiousawards@miami.edu

prestigiousawards@miami.edu

prestigiousawards@miami.edu

prestigiousawards@miami.edu

What is the duration of the scholarship/ internship?

Up to 2 years

6 weeks

Varies- Please see website

Varies- Please see website

Varies- Please see website

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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: Assistant Director, Student Activities and Student Organizations (SASO) Hometown: Miami, FL Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/fields of study: Florida International University Alumna ’11, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Professional Leadership Studies Certificate & Florida State University Alumna ’13, Master of Science in Higher Education Administration Job Duties: Provide comprehensive support services for 285 student organizations and student organization advisors, advise and assist the Committee on Student Organizations, guide new organizations in their development, manage the student organization database (OrgSync), create and implement workshops, individual consultations, and peer education for organization officers on topics including (but not limited to) leadership skills, budgeting and financial management, event planning and management, setting goals, liability and risk management, and program evaluation, supervise and train 10 student assistants and coordinate Canefest, Spring Involvement Fair, and the Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (SOAR) Awards Ceremony Office Location: Shalala Student Center, 2nd Floor in Student Activities

Sendi Colquitt Assistant Director, Student Activities and Student Organizations

One piece of advice you would give students: Create your own UM experience & get involved!

Favorite Quote: “I walk ahead of myself in perpetual expectance of miracles.” Anais Nin

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United Black Students Thumpin’ Wednesdays 7:00PM SC Patio

COISO - International Dance Competetion 9:00PM The Rock

Omega Psi Phi - Charles R. Drew Memorial Blood Drive 12:00PM The Rock

Omega Psi Phi - A Rose By Any Other Name: A Tribute To Womanhood 1:30PM The Rock

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Omega Psi Phi - Chivalry Is Dead (And Women Killed It) Forum 7:11PM SC Senate Room

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Omega Psi Phi - Langston Hughes Poetry Showcase: Open Mic, PoetiQ Justice 7:11PM The Rathskeller

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United Black Students Community Dialogue 5:30PM SC Ballroom East

Greek Week Fall Kick-Off Event 6:00PM SC Patio

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Omega Psi Phi Coleman Love Bridge Bash 8:11PM Hecht-Stanford Bridge

Happy Thanksgiving!

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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PK SC SWSG UBS

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

UP UR YRS

UPride Unity Roundtable Yellow Rose Society

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