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Newsletter September 22, 2014 University of Miami Multicultural Student Affairs

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2014

UNLearn: A Discussion on Ferguson Today at 7:00PM

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.

Today the United Black Students, the Tau Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Multicultural Student Affairs will be host a A Discussion on Ferguson in the UC Storm Surge room . This forum will be centered on the recent tragedy that has taken place in Ferguson, Missouri and the events that have resulted because of it. This forum will serve as a platform for students to express their thoughts and opinions on what happened, the community response, how it impacts them, and a variety of other subtopics as it relates to the discussion at large. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Calendar of Events Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Month Committee and Multicultural Student Affairs September 23rd @ 4:00 PM Hecht Stanford Bridge

Winners of the WWMA Faculty, Staff and Student Student Mixer Competion

Uniting Our Culture and Celebrating Our Diversity Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos, Unity Roundtable and Organization for Jamaican Unity September 30th @ 7:00 PM SAC Activities North

Mischael Cetoute Erin Geary Richard Tema Stop by MSA, Student Services Building 21-P to claim your prize.

Thank you everyone who came and participated!

Noche De Rumba Sponsored by Alliance of Latin American Students, Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity Inc., and SIgma Lambda Gamma Sorority Inc, October 2nd @ 8:00PM SAC Moss Terrace

Coming Soon: MSA

Honorary Cuban Day Sponsored by Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos October 6th @ 9:00 AM UC Rock

Diversity Week

My Hips Don’t Lie: Perception of Latin American Women in the Media Sponsored by Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. October 6th @ 8:00 PM Pearson Residential College Room 104

Nov. 10 - 14 MSA is Looking for Work-Study Employees Graphic Designer: Job duties include: • Must be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, & Adobe Illustrator • General day to day help with office errands/projects/events • Attending University Open House events as MSA ambassador • Must be responsible, organized, independent, dependable and needs to work well with others

Black in Latin America Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Multicultural Student Affairs, African Students Union, Alliance of Latin American Students, Federacion de Estudientes Cubanos, Organization for Jamaican Unity and United Black Students October 8th @ 7:00 PM SAC Activities North For more information, contact 305-284-2855.

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To apply, send a copy of your resume to Jennifer Ruggiero at j.ruggiero@miami.edu.

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Campus Involvement Opportunities 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.

Club Sports Schedule September 22nd – October 5th

Be Smoke Free September 30th

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:

September 30th starts Session 1 of the University of Miami’s national-award-winning smoking cessation program, Be Smoke Free. 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. Classes begin on September 30th on the Miller School of Medicine campus and on October 1st on the Coral Gables campus.

Women’s Rugby Men’s Rugby Women’s Soccer Quidditch Tournament

09/27 09/27 10/04 10/04

Noon - 2 PM IM Fields 2 PM - 4 PM IM Fields Noon - 2 PM Kendall Soccer Park 9AM - 8 PM IM Fields

Intramural Volleyball League Deadline September 24th

Thai Cooking Class Registration: October 1st

Wednesday, September 24th is the deadline to register for the Intramural volleyball league for the Fall semester. Registration is available via IMLeagues.com/miami. League play begins on Monday, September 29th. The entry fee is $20 per team.

Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s Thai cooking class taking place on Wednesday, October 1st 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!

Studio Cycling and Yoga Semester Passes are Prorated September 29th

Intramural Team Racquetball League Deadline October 1st

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 29, 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.

Wednesday, October 1st is the deadline to register for the Intramural team racquetball league for the Fall semester. Registration is available via IMLeagues.com/miami. League play begins on Tuesday, October 7 and the entry fee is $20 per team.

National Society of Black Engineers Meeting September 24th at 6:30PM

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification Course September 29th

Come out and join us for NSBE’s General Body Meeting!!! FiThe National Society of Black Engineers is an organization for ALL STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, and Tech.) fields!!! YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN ENGINEER! Come join our STEM support system and become a part of out NSBE Family. The meeting will be held on September 24th at 6:30PM in UC 211. Free ice cream will be provided.

Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s Emergency Care CPR/AED certification course on Monday, September 29th at 5:30PM. Those enrolled in the course receive a 2-year certification from the American Heart Association. The cost is $35 for UM student members.

Hui Aloha Meeting October 1st at 7:00PM

Students For Education Reform Meeting September 29th at 7:00PM

Join Hui Aloha for their general body meeting on Ocbtober 1st at 7:00PM in UC 205. This meeting will introduce the culture and practice of Hawaiian music. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Students For Education Reform seeks to raise awareness of educational inequality. We’re hosting a dinner facilitated by experts in education reform to learn about and discuss today’s most pressing issues in the field. Dinner will be provided and this event will be held in the UC Storm Surge . RSVP to SFER.UMIAMI@GMAIL.COM

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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 22nd

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: Allentown, PA • Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/ fields of study: Kutztown University (PA) and Indiana University of PA, Student Affairs in Higher Education • Job duties: I have the privilege to lead a passionate group of people that are responsible for all of the career development functions that come out of our office. Additionally, I serve as one of the pre law advisors on campus and work closely with students who are interested in exploring major options.

• Office Location: Toppel Career Center, 5225 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

• One piece of advice you would give students: As you begin your career remember these three things as you start your journey. It’s all about having passion for what you are doing, having the right attitude, and practicing patience, and you will get going in the right direction for career success! Read more

Eddy Cruz Director of Career Development

• Favorite Quote: Psalm 121:1-2

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HHM - Hispanic Heritage Month KickOff 4:00PM - Hecht Stanford Bridge

SC - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM - BUC Multipurpose Room

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UBS - UNLearn 7:00PM - UC Storm Surge

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ASU - General Body Mtg. 8:00PM - UC 211

MNSA - Speaker 11:15AM - School of Nursing

FAIS - Round Table 12:00AM - UC 207 HHM - Uniting Our Cultures & Celebrating Our Diversity 6:30PM - SAC Activites North FEC - General Body Mtg. 6:30PM - SAC Activites South

NABA - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM - UC 206

DST - RED Alert 12:00PM - UC Rock YRS - U Got Consent?

12:00 - UC Rock

CSA - General Body Mtg 5:00PM - Mahoney/ Pearson Clarooms

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

SC - General Body Mtg. 6:00PM - SAC Activities Rooms North and South

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SC - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM - BUC Multipurpose Room

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

YRS - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM - Eaton 148

UR - General Body Mtg. 5:00PM - The Rat

SC - General Body Mtg. 6:00PM - SAC Activities Rooms North and South

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ACRONYM KEY AASA AKA BCSL CNL

Asian American Student Association COISO Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 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 HHM MNSA

Francophone Assoc. of Ibis Students Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos Hispanic Heritage Month Comm.

Multicultural Nursing Student Assoc.

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Multicultural Student Affairs National Association of Black Acco.

Salsa Craze United Black Students

UP UR YRS

UPride Unity Roundtable Yellow Rose Society

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Canes LEAD ‘Canes LEAD was s a one-day leadership conference for UM students hosted by the Butler Center for Service and Leadership and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs on September 20th.‘Participants were equipped with strategies for success, lessons on leadership, practical skills and an appreciation of diversity in a global society.

Tweets from #CanesLead: Strengthening our leadership skills at #CanesLead while factoring in different aspects like cultural competency, gender roles in society, being effective with our generation etc. #gammaslead #slgprincipleday #principleday #morals&ethics #professionaldevelopment Make sure to schedule “me” time in your everyday schedule -Ashley Falcon #stressbuster #CanesLEAD Shoutout to everyone that was up late last night and still woke up early to experience #CanesLEAD. It was a great program!

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