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Multicultural Student Affairs November 3rd, 2014

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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 other ways to keep you updated!

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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 other ways to keep you updated!

MSA Trivia: Complete the questions below and be the first to come by the MSA Office (Student Services Building 21-P) for your chance to a prize. Responses must be written with your name, classification and email address. #1. What is the Unity Roundtable? #2. List 3 MSA student organizations. #3. List 3 of MSA’s Cultural Celebrations.

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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

UM Student Events

Club Sports Schedule | November 3rd - 16th 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:

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Soul Food for Cans | November 9th This event is focused on bringing students together for fun, food and laughter with charity still being instilled in preparation for the thanksgiving holiday. Attendees are asked to bring 5 cans that will be donated to a shelter and in return they will receive a meal comprised of different options of their choice such as turkey, macaroni and cheese, or stuffing. The event will take place on November 9th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM in the Kohn-Wood Masters apartment in Pearson so come out ready to fellowship, feast, and help feed those in need with your donations. Hope to Skee-[]_[] There!

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.

Ice Hockey Men’s Rugby

11/7-11/8 11/15

9:00PM 2:00PM

Kendall Ice Arena IM Fields

Clinton Global Initiative University 2015 | March 6th - 8th Apply now to attend CGI U 2015, President Clinton’s initiative to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. CGI U 2015 will take place at the University of Miami from Friday, March 6th - Sunday, March 8th, 2015. The University of Miami has funding available for students accepted to CGI U 2015. The funding application deadline is November 15, 2014. Apply now: cgiu. org/apply.

Studio Cycling & Yoga Passes are Prorated | November 3rd In addition to single class passes, the Herbert Wellness Center offers semester passes for yoga and studio cycling classes. These passes allow members to attend unlimited sessions of yoga or studio cycling (separate passes for each) throughout the semester. Beginning Monday, November 3rd, yoga passes are prorated to $30 and studio cycling to $12 for UM students. Passes can be purchased from the sales office on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Join the ladies of Sigma Lambda Gamma for Gamma Week!

Pounce the Pressure: Time Management Study Hall | November 3th 8:00PM - Hecht classroom 101

Thai Cooking Class | November 5th There are still a few spots left for the Herbert Wellness Center’s Thai cooking class taking place on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30PM. in the Herbert Wellness Center’s instructional kitchen. The class costs $20 for UM students and includes personalized cooking lessons, a meal and plenty of leftovers! Visit www.maimi.edu/wellness or call 305-284-5433 for more information or to register for the class.

Data Recovery: The DEA Unveiled | November 5th 7:00PM - Pearson Faculty Master’s Apartment Featuring Featuring Former DEA Agent Julissa Parsons Dance for Dara: Zumba Workshop | November 6th 8:00PM - Herbert Wellness Center Multi-Purpose Room Agent of Influence Mentoring | November 7th 5:00PM - Overtown Youth Center

BeSmokeFree | November 10th Monday, November 10th starts Session 2 of the University of Miami’s national-award-winning smoking cessation program, BeSmokeFree.

This program is a premier, “one-stop” resource for smokers looking to broaden their cessation education and treatment options. This program is free and open to the public, including UM students.

Visit miami.edu/besmokefree for a complete schedule and more information. Call 305-243-7606 or email Mohammad Asad at MAsad@med.miami.edu to register for the BeSmokeFree Program.

Sisters in Sharing | Every Wednesday The Sisters in Sharing program is a drop in support group for women of color and focuses on race, culture, discrimination, gender, relationships, family, sexuality and academic challenges. This event will take place every Wednesday at 1:00PM in the Counseling Center. For more information, contact the Counseing Center at 305-284-5511.

2015 ACC Leadership Symposium | Apply by November 7th Throughout this 3 day leadership symposium, students will be educated on the social issues prevalent in the 21st century and the resources available to them to promote inclusion, human dignity and the common good within their campuses and global communities.

The symposium will feature interactive sessions, keynote presentations and a community service experience. Students will also engage in a hands-on group project. This year, the ACC Leadership Symposium will be hosted at the University of Notre Dame - February 27 – March 1, 2015 Submit all application materials to the Butler Center for Service & Leadership by November 7th at 5:00PM.

Free Meditation | November 13th Brought to you by the Department of Wellness and Recreation and Sri Chinmoy Centres International, find your inner peace and enjoy a relaxing, free meditation class at the Hebert Wellness Center. The class is held on Thursday, November 13th at 7:30PM. Comfortable clothing is recommended, but you do not need to bring anything with you to the class. For more information or to register for the class, call 305-284-5433 or e-mail wellnesscenter@miami.edu.

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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

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowship Program

National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship (NDSEG)

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

DAAD Research Internships in Science Engineering

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships

Who is eligible?

Undergraduate students planning to enter graduate school in fall 2014 or first year graduate students

undergraduate students

undergraduate or graduate students

undergraduate students

Undergraduate students

What are the required fields of study?

International affairs

Sciences

STEM fields

Sciences

Nearly all fields, as long as they can relate to U.S. national security interests broadly defined

What is the total value of the scholarship/ internship?

$32,000

Full tuition and mandatory fees

Full stipend toward degree and employment after graduation

Monthly scholarships

Up to $20,000 toward undergaduate study abroad

Brief description of the scholarship/ internship.

Provides work experience for students who have a career interest in the area of international affairs

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

Opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) disciplines

Opportunities for Bachelor students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany

Provides opportunities for students to study abroad

Is anything else provided?

Possible Carnegie Endowment employment

No

No

Health insurance and travel to Germany

Career opportunities with Federal Government

Duration.

One time award

One time award

One time award

One time award

Up to one year

Where to apply or find more information?

prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

ndseg.asee.org

smart.asee.org/

www.daad.de/ rise/en/index.html

borenawards.org

What is the deadline?

November 17th

December 12th

December 15th

January 15th

January 21st

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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: Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law * Hometown: Deer Park, New York • College and graduate school: University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Sociology; Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.; University of Wisconsin Law School, LL.M. • Research interests: Law and identity in public education; opportunity and inequality in public education; race and the law; administrative law • Office Location: Law Library, G-372 • One piece of advice you would give students: While at the university, push yourself outside of your comfort zones, in both your professional and social endeavors.

Indeed, the same is true for your life more generally.

Osmudia R. James

• Favorite Quote: “What if the mightiest word is love? Love beyond marital, filial, national, love that casts a widening pool of light, love with no need to preempt grievance?” Elizabeth Alexander, Inaugural Poem

Professor of Law University of Miami Law School

November 2nd to November 15th Sunday

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ΣΛΓ - Meet the Agency: FIRM BBQ 12:00 PM, Hecht Stanford Bridge

FEC - Cafecito on the Rock 9:00 AM, UC Rock

YRS - Cards for the Troops 12:00 PM, UC Breezeway

MNSA - Health Bake Sale 11:30 AM, School of Nursing YRS - Cards for the Troops 12:00 PM, UC Breezeway ΣΛΓ- Pounce the Pressure: Time Management Study Hall 8:00 PM, Hecht 101

FAIS - Tables Rondes 12:30 PM, UC 207 TCC - 8 Steps to Acing the Interview 2:00 PM, Toppel Career Center FBCP - General Body Meeting 6:30 PM. SoC 4027 FEC - General Body Meeting 6:30 PM, SAC Activities South

ΔΣΘ - RED Alert 12:00 PM, Stanford Circle

TCC - Leveraging Social Media for Your Job 10:00 AM, Toppel Career Center

YRS - Cards for the Troops 12:00 PM, UC Breezeway

YRS - Cards for the Troops 12:00 PM, UC Breezeway

UR - General Body Meeting 5:00 PM, The Rat

ΣΛΓ - The DEA Unveiled 7:00 PM, Pearson Master’s Apt.

SWSG - SPARK 8:00 PM, UC 205

ΔΣΘ - CultuRED 7:13 PM, SAC Activities North

AKA - Soul Food for Cans 6:00 PM, Pearson Master’s Apt

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BOND - Networking Night 7:00 PM, Moss Terrace

UR/MSA - Spiritual Treasures Showcase 1:00 PM, Lowe Art Museum

UR/MSA - Diversity Week Kick-Off 12:00 PM, SCC Stage

YRS - Hair Care Fair 7:00 PM, Storm Surge ASU - General Body Meeting 8:00 PM, UC 211

FAIS - Tables Rondes 12:30 PM, UC 207

CSA - General Body Meeting 5:00 PM, Mahoney 101

YRS/BOND - Rose’s Service Day 1:00 PM, Camillus House

CNL - Canes After Dark 8:00 PM, SAC ΣΛΓ - Agent of Influence: OYC Mentoring 5:00 PM, Overtown Youth Center

ΣΛΓ - Zumba Workshop 8:00 PM, Wellness Center Multi-Purpose - B

UBS - General Body Meeting 6:30 PM, SAC Activities North

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YRS - Cards for the Troops 12:00 PM, UC Breezeway

UP - General Body Meeting 8:00 PM, UPride Office

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TCC - Rules of Resume in 3 Easy Steps 3:00 PM, Toppel Career Center

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UR/MSA/BCSL/HRL Laverne Cox: Ain’t I A Woman?

7:00 PM, SAC Ballrooms

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

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YRS/ - Roses & Branches Tutoring 3:30 PM, Branches Miami CSA - “Fire & Ice” Date Auction 7:00 PM, SAC Ballroom Center

FEC - General Body Meeting 6:30 PM, SAC Activities South

HP - Diversity Dance Party 10:00 PM, The Rat

PK - General Body Meeting 6:30 PM, UC 211

MSA Diversity Week Nov. 10TH - 14Th

#DiversifyingThEU

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 HP MNSA

Francophone Assoc. of Ibis Students Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos Hurricane Productions Multicultural Nursing Student Assoc.

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Multicultural Student Affairs Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc. Planet Kreyol Strong Women Strong Girls

UBS UP UR YRS

United Black Students UPride Unity Roundtable Yellow Rose Society

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