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For more information check out www.miami.edu/msa or e-mail us at multicultural.studentaffairs@miami.edu

September 8,2014

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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!

Branding U: Creating a Game Plan for the Career Expo Today at 6:00PM

Hispanic Heritage Month Committee General Body Meeting September 10th at 5:00PM

Multicultural Student Affairs and Toppel Career Center will provide information connecting with professionals and improving networking skills that will benefit you throughout your future careers on September 8th at 6:00PM on the Toppel Career Loft.

YOU WILL RECEIVE TIPS ON: • INTERACTING WITH EMPLOYER • GIVING A 30 SECOND PITCH • PROFESSIONAL DRESS • RESUMES • VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Opportunity to present your 30 second pitch and win prizes.

Refreshments will be served! For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855 or Toppel Career Center at 305-284-5451.

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 which will feature many exciting events such as a discussion on Immigration, a film titled “Black in Latin America and much more! Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off will be on the Hecht/Sanford Bridge on September 23rd at 4:00PM. Make sure to stop by for great performances and light refreshments. For a full list of events, please visit www.miami.edu/msa/hhm.

UNLearn: A Discussion on Ferguson August 28th at 6:00PM

WWMA Faculty, Staff and Student Mixer September 11th at 5:00PM

On September 22, 2014, Multicultural Student Affairs and the United Black Students will be having it’s UNLearn Forum in the SAC Senate 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.

Multicultural Student Affairs and the United Black Students will be providing you with an opportunity to meet and network with multicultural faculty and staff on September 11th at 5:00PM in the Mahoney Master’s Apartment. Light refreshments will be served.

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

CANES

LEAD

Book Loan Program

September 20th at 9:00AM Learn

Empower

Aspire

Discover

Canes LEAD is a one-day leadership conference on September 20th , for UM students hosted by the Butler Center and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Learn strategies for success, lessons on leadership, practical skills and an appreciation of diversity in a global society. Through these sessions, current and emerging UM leaders will cultivate leadership skills that can benefit them in all aspects of life. This invigorating summit will provide an invaluable platform from which community leaders, professors and professionals will disseminate ideas and expertise that will enable UM students to develop new skills and grow as a leader. Registration is open and avialable on orgsync. For additional information, visit contact MSA at 305-284-2855 or the Butler Center for Service and Leadership at 305-284-4483.

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

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As a student, sometimes resources are scarce and you need a little assistance to get your semester off to a great start. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs provides short term book loans to African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American undergraduate students to assist with purchasing books at the beginning of each semester. The book loan program is funded by private donors who are interested in supporting the academic goals of students of color at the University of Miami. In order to receive a book loan, you must meet the following criteria.

Lewis Book Loan Criteria: Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or better.

Must be a freshman or first semester transfer student.

Read, complete form and sign agreement.

Objective evidence of financial need Ability to repay the loan within sixty (60) days.

Good academic standing (not on any university probation).

Citizen’s Board / William “Billy” Appelrouth Book Loan: Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or better.

Must be a sophomore or junior.

Read, complete form and sign agreement.

Objective evidence of financial need Ability to repay the loan within sixty (60) days.

Good academic standing (not on any university probation).

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

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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.

Citi Partners with U Information and Networking Session September 10th at 6:00PM

NPHC Week2014 The National Pan-Hellenic Council invites you to join us in a week of exciting events! NPHC Week will be held from September 8th to September 12th with an event to fit everyone’s taste! The week’s line-up is detailed below. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact 305 284-5353.

Discover what it means to be a Citi’ Cane. Explore the various ways you can be employed by Citi. Learn what a day in the life of a CIti analyst is really like. Distinguish yourself as a candidate of choice. Apply for summer internships and full time opportunities.

Coonect with Citibanksers from across the firm. For more information, contact the Toppel Career Center at t 305-284-5451.

Monday September 8th #BrandingU hosted by the Toppel Career Center and Multicultural Student Affairs Toppel Career Center Loft at 6:00 PM Join as we prepare for life after graduation! We’ll be attending this professional development workshop to hone our brand as potential employees!

National Society of Black Engineers First General Body Meeting September 10th at 6:30PM Come out and join us for NSBE’S FIRST GENERAL BODY MEETING!!! Find out what great programs we have in store for the you this semester! The 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.

Tuesday September 9th #BattleOfTheGreeks co-sponsored by Planet Kreyol and Carribbean Student Assoication SAC Patio at 5:00 PM We want to see your moves! We’re joining forces with Planet Kreyol to learn Kompa style dances and will finish with a winner takes all Sorority vs. Fraternity Dance Battle!

Filipino Student Association General Body Meeting and E-Board Position Opening September 12th at 6:30PM

Wednesday September 10th #MeetTheGreeks UC Storm Surge (Former Oasis Cafe) at 7:00PM Come out to mix and mingle with your favorite Greeks while learning about the NPHC Organizations here at The []_[]! **This event is mandatory for those seeking/consideringmembership in any NPHC organization during the 2014-2015 School Year

Filipino Student Assoication will host their next general body meeting is this Friday in UC room 211! In addition, FSA has extended the deadline to apply for our open e-board positions until September 19th. Email the following to information umiamifsa@gmail.com.

On your application include: • Name: • C#: • Phone number: • Position interested in and why: Freshman PR, Freshman Event • Co-ordinater, PR, Dance Captain • Any experience you’ve had with graphic design or e-board • positions previously (or skills if you want to list some stuff you think you’re good at) • Top 10 preferred times for a 30-minute interview between the dates of September 19th-September 25th.

Thursday September 11th #WordsForSurvivors co-sponsored by the Butler Center for Service and Leadership and the Multiethnic Greek Council UC Rock at 11:00 AM Join us on National Day of Service as we write words of encouragement for those who survived or were impacted by the attacks of September 11th, 2001 Friday September 12th #PartyWalk co-sponsored by Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. SAC Patio at 7:30 PM Come out and enjoy an amazing show with the organizations of NPHC and MGC to facilitate unity! Stepping, Strolling, and Saluting - we’ll have it all!

Battle of the Sexes September 18th at 6:30PM Battle of the Sexes is an event sponsored by United Black Students to give underclassmen at the University the opportunity to learn from their peers, as well as give upperclassmen the opportunity to share the knowledge they’ve gained over the years. Through interactive games and activities that pit males against females, students will have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with one another while sharing their experiences.​ For more information, contact UBS at facebook.com/umiamiubs.

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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

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.

Pilates Registration: September 10th

Free Meditation September 16th

Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s cooking classes held throughout the semester. The first class features an Italian menu and takes place on Wednesday, September 10th.

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 Tuesday, September 16th 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 305284-5433 or e-mail wellnesscenter@miami.edu.

Heartsaver and First Aid Class Classes: September 8th & 9th Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s Emergency Care CPR/AED certification courses held throughout the semester. The first First Aid class takes place on Monday, September 8th and the first Heartsaver CPR/AED course takes place on Tuesday, September 9th.

A Sweet Goodbye to Norm Parsons September 18th Join the Department of Wellness and Recreation and fellow UM students for a chance to say goodbye to our beloved Norm Parsons (aka Mr. P) at an ice cream party. The party begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18 in the Herbert Wellness Center Centre Court.

No registration or RSVP is required to attend.

Cooking Class Registration: September 10th & October 1st Registration is open for the Herbert Wellness Center’s cooking classes held throughout the semester. The first class features an Italian menu and takes place on Wednesday, September 10th and a Thai class takes place on Wednesday, October 1st.

IMPACT Weekend Applications: September 12th

Late Night Program September 12th

IMPACT (Individuals Maximizing Potential And Creating Tomorrows) is a weekend leadership retreat where young leaders begin to define and identify how to realize their full potential. This intensive leadership experience occurs annually in Marco Island, Fla., over fall break. Transportation, meals and accommodations are provided.

Applications for IMPACT are due September 12th at 5:00PM in the Butler Center. For more information, contact 305-284-4483.

The Department of Wellness and Recreation will host a late night program on Friday, September 12th at 7:30PM. on the Herbert Wellness Center’s Intramural Fields. The event features inflatable games and an ice cream sundae bar as a special treat for those who attend. The event is open to all UM students and no RSVP or registration is required.

Women’s Leadership Symposium

Club Sports Schedule September 13th – 20th

Applications: September 12th

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: Men’s Rugby 2:00PM-4:00PM IM Fields Women’s Soccer 1:00PM-3:00PM Kendall Soccer Park Ice Hockey 9:00PM-11:00PM Kendall Ice Arena Men’s Rugby 2:00PM-4:00PM IM Fields

Women’s Leadership Symposium (WLS) planning committee applications are now available! Planning committee applications are due Friday, September 12th at 5:00PM. For more information, contact the Butler Center at 305-284-4483.

9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance September 11th at 9:00AM Join the University of Miami community for a day of remembrance as we honor those affected by the attacks of September 11th. Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) will be collecting donations of toiletries, canned goods, socks and blankets. Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) ADPi will be selling 9/11 Awareness Ribbons and the National Pan-Hellenic Council will have a “Cards for Survivors” station, where students can write brief words of comfort to those lost and those who survived the 9/11 attacks All proceeds will be donated to the Miami VA Healthcare System for use in their hospital or to be packaged for homeless veterans. A memorial with a candlelight vigil will take place at 7:00PM on the UC Rock to honor the thousands of people affected by the events of 9/11. For more information, contact the Butler Center at 305-284-4483.

Intramural Punt/Pass/Kick Competition September 14th The Fall 2014 Intramural Punt/Pass/Kick Competition starts on Sunday, September 14th at noon with play happening throughout the rest of the week starting at 7:00PM. Registration for the competition occurs at the Herbert Wellness Center’s Intramural fields on Sunday, September 14th. There is no entry fee for this event. Visit www.miami.edu/wellness/intramurals for more information.

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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 8th

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: Indianapolis, Indiana • Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/ fields of study: Indiana University: BA in Spanish and MS.Ed. in College Student Personnel Administration; Vanderbilt University: Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership & Policy • Job duties: I work with two offices (Study Abroad and International Students & Scholar Services) that prepare, assist, orient, and acclimate students as they pursue scholarly pursuits and cross-cultural learning outside of their home country. I also work with the agreements, exchanges, and collaborations UM has with universities abroad. My ultimate goal is to collaborate with faculty and departments to enhance UM’s engagement around the globe for the educational and cultural benefit of our student body. Office Location: Study Abroad Office in Bldg 21-D (Center for Student Services/Hughes House) Dr. Judith Pennywell

• One piece of advice you would give students: Take advantage of the wealth of opportunities we have at UM to interact with international students (who come from 120+ countries) and to study abroad on one of our 80+ programs overseas. The only thing better than a UM education is one that includes Study Abroad!

Assistant Provost for International Affairs

• Favorite Quote: In honor of the late, great Dr. Maya Angelou: “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die,it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” (Maya Angelou)

September 7th - September 20th Sunday

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MNSA - Misha’s Cupcake Sale 11:30AM - School of Nursing

FEC - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM - SAC Activites South

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

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

LTA - Party Walk 6:00PM - UC Rock

FEC - Cafecito on the Rock 9:00PM - UC Rock

PK/OJU - Dance Workshop 6:00PM - SAC Patio

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

MSA/UBS - Multicultural Student Welcome/ Thumpin Thursday 6:00PM - Hecht/Stanford Bridge

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

MSA/TCC Branding U 6:00PM - Toppel Career Loft

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MSA/BOND Giving U the Game 7:00PM - Mahoney Master’s Apt.

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

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UBS - General Body Mtg. 6:30PM - SAC Activites North FEC - General Body Mtg. 7:30PM - SAC Activites South

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TCC - Career Expo & Graduation School Fair 3:00PM - BankUnited Center SC - General Body Mtg. 7:00PM - BUC Multipurpose Room

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

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

UBS - Battle of the Sexes 6:30PM - SAC Activities North

OJU - General Body Mtg. 6:00PM - Eaton Classrooms

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MSA/BCSL Canes L.E.A.D. 9:00AM - SAC 3rd Floor

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 FEC

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Council of International Students and Organizations Caribbean Students Association Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos

KAP MNSA MSA NABA

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,Inc. 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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