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Unity Newsletter University of Miami Multicultural Student Affairs September 21, 2015 facebook.com/msa.diversity

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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 events to keep you updated!

Guy Code Girl Code | September 23rd Join Yellow Rose Society and the Brothers Overcoming Negativity and Destruction (B.O.N.D.) for Guy Code x Girl Code this Wednesday at 8:30PM in the Mahoney Classrooms. There will be a lot of fun, laughs and conversation. For more information, contact Bond at umbond@ gmail.com.

First-Generation U | September 24th Are you a first-generation student? Are you interested in participating in a discussion that addresses the concerns & needs of the firstgeneration students? We are holding a dinner to begin a discussion at the University of Miami about the issues faced by first-generation college students of all backgrounds and to address the concerns of this community, whether it is for support, connection to resources, mentorship, or a safe space for discussion. All students are welcome and we encourage you to join us this Thursday at 4:30PM in the Ratskeller Lewis Room (2nd Floor). For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2015

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. For a full list of events, please visit www.miami. edu/msa/hhm.

An Evening with Gabriela Garcia Medina

Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Multicultural Student Affairs, Unity Roundtable, and Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos Date: Tuesday, September 22nd Time: 7:00 PM Location: Shalala Student Center East Ballroom

Cafecito on the Rock

Sponsored by Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos Date: Tuesday, October 6th Time: 9:00 AM Location: UC Rock

Medicine Outside Our Borders

Hula with Hui | September 26th Interesting in learning some new dance moves? Would you like to more about Hawaiian culture? Join Hui Aloha for their Hula with Hui meeting on September 26th at 6:30PM in UC Storm Surge. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Life Skills Success Academy | September 29th Join MSA for Life Skills Success Academy on September 29th at 6:00PM in Rathskeller Lewis Room (2nd Floor) . We will discuss time management, goal skills and much more. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Health Care Professionals Panel | September 30th Interested in the medical profession? Need mentoring and advice on how to start? Not sure how to apply your academics, co-curricular activities, and your internship/job shadowing experiences to your medical school application? Join us to hear first-hand what will make you a great medical school candidate. You will learn about summer programs that can help prepare you for the MCAT and the medicial school application process. Special guest panelist will include: Nanette Vega, Executive Director, Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Miller School of Medicine, Jacqueline O. Smart, Hospitalist at Bapitist Hospital, Shaun O. Smart, Epileptolgist & Medical Director of Epilepsy at Palmetto General Hospital, and Suzette Ikejiani, M.D. Candidate at Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

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Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Unity Roundtable, and Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity Date: Tuesday, October 13th Time: 7:00 PM Location: UC Storm Surge

Taste of Cuba

Sponsored by Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos, Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, and Chartwells Date: Wednesday, October 14th Time: 5:00 PM Location: University of Miami Dining Halls

An Evening with Gabriela Garcia Medina | September 22nd Join FEC, HHM, MSA and Unity Roundtable for An Evening with Gabriela Garcia Medina. Gabriela Garcia Medina is a spoken word poetry artist and actress who has been performing for over a decade. She has worked with Eva Longoria, Black Eyed Peas, and Pitbull. Gabriela's writing and spoken word performances have been featured on SiTv’s "Latinos on the Rise", Kamala Harris's inauguration party, Obama’s 2008 fundraising campaign, and numerous events for Mayor Garcetti. She has also written commercials for Dove, Toyota, Kasasa Banking, among others.

This event will take place on September 22nd at 7:00PM in the Shalala Student Center East Ballrooms. For more information, contact MSA at 305-2842855.

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Campus Involvement Opportunities UM’s Largest Yoga Class – Free Event! | September 22nd Join the UM community for a free group yoga class taking place at the Herbert Wellness Center’s Centre Court located on the first floor of the facility. The event is open to all UM students and the first 200 attendees receive a free beach towel. Stay updated by joining the Facebook event at www.facebook.com/events/166082660394631/.

Intramural Deadlines: Volleyball League | September 23rd The deadline to register for the IM indoor volleyball league is Wednesday, September 23rd. Regular season play begins on Monday, September 28th and team registration costs $20. Visit www.IMLeagues.com/miami for more information or to register for the multi-week league.

CPR/AED Certification Course | October 5th Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s CPR/ AED certification course on Monday, October 5th at 5:30PM. Those enrolled in the course receive a 2-year certification from the American Red Cross. 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.

Floor Hockey Tournament | September 30th The deadline to register for the IM floor hockey tournament is Wednesday, September 30th. The tournament is October 2nd-3rd and team registration costs $20. Visit www.IMLeagues.com/miami for more information or to register the tournament.

Sisters in Sharing | September 23rd The University of Miami Counseling Center will be offering the Sisters in Sharing group again this semester. Sisters in Sharing is a drop-in/support group for women of color. The goal of this support group is to provide an open and safe space for women to explore topics such as race, culture, discrimination, relationships, family, sexuality, and academic challenges. This group is open to both clients and nonclients of the Counseling Center. All interested women are encouraged to attend by coming to the Counseling Center which is located in the Rhodes House Building 37-N. The group will be held every Wednesdays at 4:00PM The next meeting of the semester will be held on September 23rd, 2015. For more information about the group, please contact Dr. Kisha Bazelais at 305-284-5511.

First Aid Certification Course | September 28th Registration is open for the American Red Cross First Aid course on September 28th 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.

Yoga and Studio Cycling Passes Prorated | September 28th 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, September 28th, yoga passes are prorated to $45 and studio cycling to $22 for UM students. Passes can be purchased from the sales office on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

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Cuban Staples Cooking Class | October 1 Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s “Cuban Staples” cooking class taking place on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30PM in the Herbert Wellness Center’s instructional kitchen. The menu, focused on cooking an authentic Cuban meal, includes turkey picadillo, Guiso de Mais, Cuban Shepherd’s Pie and arroz con pollo. The class costs $20 for UM students and includes personalized cooking lessons, a meal and plenty of leftovers! Visit miami.edu/wellness or call 305-284-5433 for more information or to register for the class.

Gandhi Day of Service 2015 | September 28th The most impactful event on campus is coming up in a few weeks! National Gandhi Day of Service is UM’s Largest Service Day with 600-1000 students serving in over 30 locations in Miami-Dade. You can sign up with any of the 300 registered COSO organizations, Greek organizations, and floor groups that you are a part of. Come out for a fun day of service! Food and shirts will be provided. Register online at: https://orgsync.com/55304/forms/160987. Send questions to umgandhiday@gmail.com. See you there!

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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

Technical Minority Scholarship

Who is eligible?

multicultural undergraduate students

multicultural undergraduate/ graduate students

graduate students

graduate students

undergraduate or graduate students

What are the required fields of study?

technical sciences or engineering majors

All fields

All fields

applied physical, biological and engineering sciences.

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

What is the total value of the scholarship/ internship?

$1,000 - $10,000

$5000

Full stipend toward degree

$5,000

Full stipend toward degree

Brief description of the scholarship/ internship.

Provides funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences

Scholarship is designed to support students interested in study abroad programs

Scholarship designed to allow students to study at the University of Cambridge

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

Scholarship is designed to help support undergraduates seek experience in (STEM) fields

Is anything else provided?

No

No

No

No

No

Duration.

One time award

One time award

One time award

One time award

One time award

Where to apply or find more information?

xerox.com/jobs/ minority-scholarships

iie.org/Programs/ GilmanScholarshipProgram

gatescambridge.org

hertzfoundation. org/dx/fellowships/ fellowshipaward. aspx

nilrr.org/ scholarships

What is the deadline?

September 30th

October 1st

November 1st

December 16th

September 21st

Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad

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GatesCambridge Scholarships for Graduate Study

October 15th

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award

(SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

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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: University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Florida State University, Master of Science in Higher Education Administration • Job duties: I oversee the Department of Orientation & Commuter Student Involvement.

In that role, I plan our Fall and Spring Orientation programs for incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate students as well as their families. I also coordinate Family Weekend in the Fall semester and work with our team to further support the engagement and transition of families as well as commuter and transfer students.

• Office Location: Shalala Student Center, Suite 203 • One piece of advice you would give students: “Don’t be proud of your university – make the university proud to have you.”

Aysha Daniels

Director, Orientation & Commuter Student Involvement

• Favorite Quote: “You can’t teach what you don’t know, and you can’t lead where you won’t go.” - Rev. Jesse Jackson

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RAB - Hurricane Hotline 6:00PM - The Rat

FEC - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM - SC Activities South

BOND/YRS - Guy Code x Girl Code 8:30PM - Mahoney Classroom 102 OJU - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM - Mahoney Classrooms

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First Year U Group Session 6:00PM - Stanford Master’s Apt.

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FEC - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM - SC Activities South

RAB - Hurricane Hotline 6:00AM - The Rat

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MSA - Health Care Professionals Panel 6:00PM - Pearson Master’s Apt.

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HP - Patio Jams 12:15PM - Lakeside Patio

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CLN - Canes After Dark 8:00M - SAC

Canes Classic - Quidditch Tournament 9:00AM - IM Fields

RAB - Street Sign 2:00PM - The Rat UBS - Thumpin Thursday 7:00PM - The Rat

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HP - Patio Jams 12:15PM - Lakeside Patio

Gandhi Day of Service

RAB - Watch Party vs.

Cincinnati 7:30PM - The Rat UBS - General Body Meeting 7:00PM - SC Activities North

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

UP UR YRS

UPride Unity Roundtable Yellow Rose Society

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Empire Student Organization Retreat On September 12th, MSA hosted its Empire Student Organization Fall Retreat.

This event is hosted each semester to increase student organization collaboration, leadership development and to assist with calendar planning. Thank you to our student groups for a great retreat and we are excited to see all of the great events you will host this year.

A Closer Look At Empire Student Organization Retreat 2015: To see more picture, visit our website www.miami.edu/msa and our facebook page www.facebook.com/msa.diversity!

MSA Trivia Question What year was the University of Miami Founded?

Be the first student answer the question by visiting Rhodes House 37-A for a prize!

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