Unity Newsletter 2 9 2015

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Newsletter February 9, 2015 University of Miami Multicultural Student Affairs

For more information check out 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 other ways to keep you updated!

Black Awareness Month 2015 Black History Month was created as “Negro History Week” in 1926. The creator, Carter G.Woodson, chose February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, two crucial contributors in the progression of Black people in America. This year, United Black Students (UBS) is partnering with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) to presents Black Awareness Month 2015. All events are open to the university community!

BAM Day of Service Sponsored by United Black Students, Multicultural Student Affairs Butler Center for Service and Leadership, Yellow Rose Society, Brothers Overcoming Negativity and Destruction & Art for Kids February 21st @ 9:00 AM SAC Patio

Black History Trivia Night Sponsored by United Black Students, Caribbean Students Association & African Students Union February 10th @ 7:00 PM SAC Activities North Underrepresented Scientists: A Forum on the Challenges & Triumphs of Minorities in STEM Sponsored by National Society of Black Engineers & Minority Women In Medicine February 12th @ 7:00 PM Mahoney 101

Gospel Explosion Sponsored by InterVarsity & Hammond-Butler Inspirational Concert Choirr February 22nd @ 7:00PM SAC Patio

Stacy Muhammed’s “For Colored Boys” Sponsored by Africana Studies Department February 16th @ 3:30 PM Cosford Cinema

Art of Words Oratorical Contest Sponsored by Tau Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. February 25th @ 7:13 PM SAC Activities North

The Paris Transfer: African American Women in the City of Light Between the Two Great Wars Sponsored by Graduate School February 17th @ 11:00 AM Wesley Art Gallery

BAM Closing Ceremonies Sponsored by United Black Students, Pre-Black Law Students Association, Hammond-Butler Inspirational Choir & Dream Defenders February 26th @ 7:00 PM UC Breezeway & SAC Activities North and South

House of Black Culture Sponsored by United Black Students, Caribbean Students Association African Students Union & Planet Kreyol Februarty 17th @ 7:00 PM UC Rock and Foote Green

Black Friday, Meet and Greet Sponsored by United Black Students, Black Graduate School Association, Association of Caribbean Law Students, Black Law Student Association & Student National Medical Association Februarty 27th @ 6:00 PM SAC Moss Terrace

And Still We Rise: A Poetry Slam Sponsored by Iota Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. February 18th @ 7:08 PM Wesley Art Gallery Horizons Pre-Orientation Program Applications Due: February 20th Were you a Horizons Participant? Do you want to assist new students in their journey at the “U”? Then…become a Horizons Counselor!

Responsibilities include: 1. Serve as a guide and mentor to new students.

2. Participate in all Horizons activities.

3. Welcome parents and families.

4. Assist with execution of event, including: set-up and clean-up.

5. Be friendly, outgoing and honest.

6. Follow-up with participants after Horizons is over.

7. Must attend Horizons Counselor meet and greet.

8. Must attend Horizons Counselor Training and Horizons PreOrientation Program 9. Have fun!

Hispanic Heritage Month Committee Chair February 19th · UC2300 · 7:00PM Are you looking for a leadership role on campus? Do you want to be part of bringing new and exciting events that celebrate Latino traditions, heritage and customs? If so, join the 2015 HHM Celebration Committee and help plan next year’s events. The month will be filled with entertaining and engaging programs. Join us for the first general body meeting this semester on February 19th at 7:00PM in UC2300 (Formally UC 205).

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

Everyone is encouraged to apply. Applications are due on February 20th at 5:00PM in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (Rhodes House 37-A).

For more information of to apply, visit www.miami.edu/msa.

February 9th

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On February 5, 1972, Bob Douglas became the 1st African American elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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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 Indoor Soccer League February 11th · Wellness Center League play begins on Sunday, February 15. Registration is available via IMLeagues.com/login.aspx, and the entry fee is $20 per team.

7th Annual Miss UM Caribbean Scholarship Pageant

February 11th · Gusman Concert Hall · 8:00PM Since 2006, CSA has hosted the Miss University Of Miami Caribbean Scholarship Pageant, which gives young ladies the opportunity to showcase their poise, intellect, talent, and confidence. Tickets go on sale $5 pre-sold and contact O’Shane Elliott if you have any questions, o.elliott@umiami.edu.

Herbert Wellness Center Events Visit www.miami.edu/wellness or call 305-284-5433 for more information on the events below.

Valentines Desserts Cooking Class February 11th · 6:30PM · Wellness Center Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s desserts-inspired cooking class. The menu includes dark and white chocolate covered Oreos, white chocolate cardamom panna cotta, and caramel cheesecake brownies. The class costs $20 for UM students and includes personalized cooking lessons, a meal and plenty of leftovers!

Club Sports Schedule Baseball February 14th ]Baseball February 15th Men’s Lacrosse February 15th Men’s Rugby February 20th Equestrian February 21st Men’s Lacrosse February 21st

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification Course

Homestead Sports Complex Homestead Sports Complex Tequesta Trace park - Weston IM Fields Plantation Equestrian Center IM Fields

11:00AM 11:00AM 2:00PM 7:00PM 7:00AM 1:00PM

February 17th This course is for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course. This certification is also required for School of Nursing students. The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course (HCP) covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation.

Register by calling 305-284-5433, e-mailing wellnesscenter@miami.edu or online at www.miami.edu/wellness.

Pre-Season Softball Tournament February 25th · 6:30PM · Wellness Center Wednesday, February 25th, is the deadline to register for IM pre-season softball tournament taking place on February 27th at 3:00PM. Registration is available via IMLeagues.com/login.aspx, and the entry fee is $20 per team.

Visit www.miami.edu/wellness/intramurals for more information.

Sand Volleyball League Deadline: February 25th League play begins on Monday, March 16th. Registration is available via IMLeagues.com/login.aspx, and the entry fee is $20 per team. Visit www.miami.edu/wellness/intramurals for more information.

BeSmokeFree February 18th The University of Miami’s award-winning BeSmokeFree program is offering group classes for individuals interested in quitting smoking. Classes are offered in six-week intervals throughout the year, with upcoming sessions beginning on February 18th at the Coral Gables campus. This free benefit is available to UM employees, students, and the community at no charge and it is sponsored

by AHEC Tobacco Program of University of Miami and the State of Florida Department of Health.

Softball League Deadline: February 25th League play begins on Monday, March 16th. Registration is available via IMLeagues.com/login.aspx, and the entry fee is $20 per team. Visit www. miami.edu/wellness/intramurals for more information.

Info Session : U.S. Student Fulbright Program February 25th · 2:30PM · SAC Vista Room Join us at 2:30PM in the SAC Vista Room for the U.S. Student Fulbright Program Information Session. The Fulbright Program awards approximately 6,000 new grants annually to support an individually designed study/research plan, artistic project, or teaching assistantship that will take place during one academic year in a country outside the U.S. This info session will cover program basics, the ins and outs of the application process, and will help students begin to organize their proposals. For more information, contact prestigiousawards@miami.edu

Free Meditation at the Herbert Wellness Center February 27th · 7:45PM · Wellness Center 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 Friday, February 27th at 7:45PM. 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.

Mexican Cooking Class February 26th · 6:30PM · Wellness Center Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s Mexican cooking class taking place on Thursday, February 26th at 6:30PM. in the Herbert Wellness Center’s instructional kitchen. The menu includes Arroz a la Mexicana (Mexican Rice), chicken in Mole sauce and Chiles Rellenos casserole. 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.

Celebration of Involvement April 21st Nominate students engaged in community service and leadership who you feel are deserving of recognition! Students, faculty, and staff can nominate an eligible student online through the Butler Center portal on OrgSync. Awards include the: • Edward T. Foote II Award for Excellence in Student Leadership • Robert Bates Cole Award for Volunteer Leadership • Vice President’s Award for Service • Sherwood Weiser Memorial Fund for Student Community Service.

Summer Health Sciences Opporunities The OAE in collaboration with the Miller School of Medicine is hosting two summer programs for students or recent graduates wishing to pursue a career the Health Sciences. You can view the flyers and applications by clicking on the following links. For more information please visit our website at http://www.diversity.med.miami.edu/summer-programs.

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Nominations are due online by 5 pm on Friday, February 27th through the William R. Butler Center portal on OrgSync. Award finalists will be notified by email and asked to interview with our selection committee at the end of March and beginning of April. Finalists and award recipients will be honored at the reception held on April 21st. If you have any questions regarding nominations, please feel free to contact the Butler Center at 305-284-4483 or at leadandserve@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

Government Finance Officers Association

Hispanic Scholarship Fund/ HACEMOS

National Society of Black Engineers

James Madison Graduate Fellowships

Hispanic Scholarship Fund/ ExxonMobile

Who is eligible?

Junior/Senior/ Graduate

Undergraduates

Undergraduate/ Graduate

Graduate

Sophomores/ Juniors/ Seniors

What are the required fields of study?

public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration

3.0 GPA; must be Hispanic

Must be NSBE member, in STEM majors

Graduate study that focuses on the Constitution and its history and contemporary relevance

3.2 GPA; must be Hispanic; major in engineering fields

What is the total value of the scholarship/ internship?

$5000

$2,500

$500-$10,500

Each scholarship contains a maximum award of up to $24,000

$2,500

Brief description of the scholarship/ internship.

Provide opportunites for students interested in policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics

Provides opportunities for Hispanic students of all fields

Provides opportunities for students interested in STEM majors

The James Madison Fellowships provides support for graduate study that focuses on the Constitution and its history and contemporary relevance

Provides opportunities for Hispanic students majoring in engineering fields

Is anything else provided?

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Duration.

One time award

awarded annually

One time award

awarded annually

awarded annually

Where to apply or find more information?

http://www.gfoa. org/?option=com_

https://hsf.net/en/ scholarships/programs/

http://www.nsbe. org/Programs/ Scholarships/ ScholarshipVault.aspx#.

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prestigiousawards@ miami.edu

https://hsf.net/ en/scholarships/ programs/

What is the deadline?

February 22nd

February 28th

Varies

March 1st

April 3rd

February 9th

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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: Miami, FL Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/fields of study: BSBA in Business Management from The University of Florida and an M.ED. in College Student Affairs from The Pennsylvania State University Job duties: I manage the upperclassmen residential areas and supervise the staff in those areas. I coordinate and assess the Upper Year’s Experience residential program model and find ways to engage and support upperclassmen residents. I am also responsible for resident assistant training and work alongside staff and faculty on other departmental initiatives.

Office Location: Housing & Residential Life Office in Eaton Residential College One piece of advice you would give students: Find your family on campus.

With the number of students, academic programs, and activities that go on, it is easy to feel lost or not engaged. What helped me get through college was surrounding myself with friends, mentors, and co-workers that made me feel right at home and gave me the confidence to know I can be myself around them. But just as important, be sure they help you stay focused, encourage you to pursue your goals, and care about you.

Ivan Ceballos

Assistant Director for Residence Life

Favorite Quote: “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. The people will appreciate your leadership.” –Nelson Mandela

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BAM - For Color Boys 12:00PM - Cosford

BAM - Black Awareness Jeopardy 7:00PM - SAC Activities North

BAM - House of Black Culture 7:00PM - UC Rock and Foote Green

CSA - Miss UM Caribbean Pageant 8:00PM - Gusman Hall

AKA - Poetry Slam 7:00PM - CAS Gallery

BAM - STEM Forum 7:00PM - Mahoney 101

Upride - Drag Out 7:00PM - The Rat

Canes After Dark 8:00PM - SAC

BAM - History of Black Women Expartriate in Paris 3:30 - Cosford

ACRONYM KEY ALAS BAM BCSL CNL

Alliance of Latin American Students COISO Black Awareness Month 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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ΣΛΓ PK SJW

Multicultural Student Affairs Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc. Planet Kreyol Social Justice Week

UBS UP UR YRS

United Black Students UPride Unity Roundtable Yellow Rose Society

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