Unity Newsletter by Luz Paniagua

What’s Going On... Senior Mwambo

Tunnel of Oppression: “He who allows OPPRESSION shares the CRIME.”

The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony that marks the transition of black graduates from their lives at the University of Miami to advanced education and professional careers. This ceremony was established in 1992 through the vision and love of a very dynamic and caring international student from Malawi, East Africa; Mr. Patrick A. Masala.

Tunnel of Oppression is a MULTIMEDIA, SENSORY-BASED program designed to educate participants on various acts of OPPRESSION occurring TODAY.

This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00pm in Gusman Hall. For additional information regarding the Senior Mwambo, please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at 305-2842855.

The Tunnel of Oppression Steering Committee cordially invites you to participate in the fifth anniversary of our annual, campus-wide program

The term “Mwambo” literally means ceremonial rite of passage. It is Chichewa and comes to us from Malawi, East Africa where it was founded. The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony designed to recognize the accomplishments of our black graduates and their families. It is a celebration of the transition from one stage of life to the next.

New Pell Grant Eligibility Limits Due to new legislation, beginning during the 2012-2013 academic year, student’s that are eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant will be limited to 12 full-time semesters of eligibility. This change applies to all Federal Pell Grant eligible students. It is not limited to students who receive their First Federal Pell Grant on or after 2008-2009 award year. We will calculate the Pell Grant duration for a student by adding together each annual percentages of a student’s scheduled award that was actually disbursed to the student. For example, a student whose 2011-2012 Federal Pell Grant award was $5,550, but who received $2775 because she was only enrolled for one semester, will have used 50% of that award year’s schedules award. Similarly, a student who was enrolled three quarter time (9 credits) for the 2011-2012 award year would have used 75% of their scheduled award.

If you have any questions regarding this information or other financial aid questions please contact the Office of Financial Assistance Services at (305) 284-5212. Our advisors are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

This year, there are 10 rooms themed around the following issues: Tools of Oppression, Human Trafficking, Disability Issues, Sexual Assault, Body Image, Education, Classism, Religion, Racism, Gender, and Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender Issues.

Tunnel of Opression

hosted in the University of Miami Ballrooms from Monday, April 16 to Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Tours take place every 20 minutes from 4-10pm.

Opportunities to get involved addressing some of the issues seen in Tunnel will be highlighted following the experience. If you have any questions, please contact umtunnel@gmail.com

Like Tunnel of Oppression on Facebook.

Toppel Career Center

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

One of Broadway’s Greatest Musical Farces Comes the Ring Theatre at the University of Miami

programs all take place at the WHO/WHAT: Forum is light, fast-paced, irreverent and one of the funniest farces ever written! It takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations Toppel Career Center: from Roman comedies with the slapstick energy of classic vaudeville. The

Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing: Monday, April 16 at 5:00 PM InterDom Information Session: Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00 PM Interviewing Skills: Friday, April 20 at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 26 at 5:00 PM

result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave, seeking to earn his freedom, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful courtesan for his young master. With so much advance demand for this Broadway classic, a third week of shows was added! Since its Broadway debut in 1962, the show has won several Tony awards, including Best Musical and Best Book. Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart; Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. WHEN: April 11-28 – please note the addition of a THIRD WEEK due to demand. Show times are April 11-14, 18-21, and 26-28 at 8 pm; April 14, 15, 21, and 28 at 2 pm.

WHERE: UM Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Monday March 26 at noon. Box office hours are noon-5 pm, Mon. – Fri. and two hours before each performance. All major credit cards accepted. Telephone the box office: 305-284-3355 In person at the box office: 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables Online: www.miami.edu/ring By phone with Ovationtix: 1-866-811-4111 (9am– 9pm, Mon. – Fri.; 10am – 6pm, weekends)

TICKET PRICES Weeknights & matinees: Regular admission: $22; Seniors, UM faculty/staff/ alumni: $20; Students: $10 Friday & Saturday nights: Regular admission: $25; Seniors, UM faculty/ staff/alumni: $25; Students: $15

Graduation Ceremonies Secheduled at the Bank United Center A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

One of Broadway’s Greatest Musical Farces Comes the Ring Theatre at the University of Miami

WHO/WHAT: Forum is light, fast-paced, irreverent and one of the funniest farces ever written! It takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from Roman comedies with the slapstick energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave, seeking to earn his freedom, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful courtesan for his young master. With so much advance demand for this Broadway classic, a third week of shows was added! Since its Broadway debut in 1962, the show has won several Tony awards, including Best Musical and Best Book. Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart; Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. WHEN: April 11-28 – please note the addition of a THIRD WEEK due to demand. Show times are April 11-14, 18-21, and 26-28 at 8 pm; April 14, 15, 21, and 28 at 2 pm.

WHERE: UM Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables.

Graduate Degree Ceremony Thursday May 10 - 4 p.m. (all schools and colleges, except Law and Medical degrees)

Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies as follows: Friday May 11 - 8:30 a.m. School of Business, College of Engineering Friday May 11 - 12:30 p.m. School of Architecture, School of Communication, School of Education and Human Development, Frost School of Music, School of Nursing & Health Studies Friday May 11 - 5 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences, Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science

Graduate Information

Lineup in regalia at the Field House basketball courts at the BankUnited Center one hour prior to the start of your ceremony. The academic procession will enter the building fifteen minutes before the scheduled start. Don’t forget your CAP and GOWN! Distribution at Toppel Career Center (except Law and Medical degrees) is May 8, 9, and 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your ‘Cane Card ID and remember your wallet! Last chance to get the Official UM Stole and donate to the Senior Class Gift. More info, email capandgown@miami.edu or visitwww.miami. edu/commencement THINGS TO TELL YOUR GUESTS: Parking is available for guests at the Pavia Garage, Ponce Garage and Serpentine lot on Dauer Drive. No passes are required for any of these commencement lots. Shuttle service will run to and from Pavia and the BankUnited Center. Special Needs parking is available in the Serpentine lot in front of the BankUnited Center. No handicap tags or special passes are required - just tell a parking attendant! No tickets are required for guests. Doors open one hour prior to the scheduled start of the ceremony. The academic procession (when you walk in to Pomp and Circumstance) begins 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start. The BankUnited Center is ADA compliant with special needs seating available. A professional photographer will be at all ceremonies to snap a shot of every grad as he or she walks across the stage. DVDs will also be available for each ceremony for just $40. Need more help? Visitwww.miami.edu/commencement, call 305-284-1824 or email commencement@miami.edu

Get Fit! San Francisco’s Best Cooking Class Class is April 18

Chef Mercedes will transport you to the west coast with her “Best of San Francisco” cooking class being held at the Herbert Wellness Center on Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Featured on the menu is seafood cioppino, clam chowder, crisp salmon with caper sauce, and best of all San Francisco sourdough starter to bake your own bread! The cost is only $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. The fee includes cooking demonstration, recipes, and food tasting. To register or for more information, go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center or call 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Indian Cuisine Cooking Class Class is April 24

After her daughter spent a summer doing community service in Northern India, Chef Lori became interested in the cuisine of that region. The menu for this class, consisting of mostly vegetarian dishes, includes Indian spiced cauliflower dip; red lentil salad; homemade vadouvan (an Indian spice blend) in creamy vadouvan chicken with carmelized fennel bulb and asparagus. Garam masala, meaning hot (temperature) spices, is a key ingredient in the dessert course of candied ginger cookies. The class is Tuesday, April 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost is only $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. The fee includes cooking demonstration, recipes, and food tasting. To register or for more information, go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center or call 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Heart Saver CPR with AED Class is April 16

Heart Saver CPR with AED teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants, as well as use of barrier devices for all ages. Optional: infant CPR and choking; adult, child, and infant CPR with mask. Participants will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The class is Monday, April 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $30 for student members, $35 for non-student members and $40 for non-members. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Pilates Session III Registration Deadline April 16-20

Registration is now open for the fall semester’s third session of Pilates instruction. Pilates is one of the many community classes offered at the Herbert Wellness Center therefore you do not have to be a wellness member to sign up. A complete schedule is available online at www. miami.edu/wellness. For more information, please visit the Wellness Enrichment Suite or call 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Golf Tournament Deadline April 17

Fore! The Herbert Wellness Center is hosting a Golf tournament on April 23 and April 25 at 2:00 p.m. The cost to play is $30 for students, $38 for UM faculty and staff. The deadline to register is April 17 in room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center. For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or send an e-mail to tsoria@miami.edu.

Bench Press Competition Deadline April 19

How much “iron” can you pump? Show off your “guns” at the Herbert Wellness Center bench press competition on April 19 at 6 p.m. The competition is FREE and you can register on site. For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or e-mail tsoria@miami.edu.

Meditation Class Class is April 20

Namaste students! Are classes, social life, and work stressing you out? Take a break and meditate! You will develop mental clarity and discipline that will help you focus and improve concentration (great skills when it comes to studying!) Lunthita Duthely, a follower of the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, will guide and instruct participants through the meditation. The meditation is Friday, April 20, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Herbert Wellness Center. Instruction is free and open to everybody. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming by calling 305-284-LIFE (5433).

BLS for Healthcare Providers Class is April 27

Group Exercise: Summer Session May 5

The Basic Life Support class for healthcare providers covers core material such as adult and infant CPR (including two-rescuers scenario and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation (AED). This course is for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who must have a card documenting successful completion of a CPR course. The class is Friday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $45 for student members, $55 for non-student members and $65 for nonmembers. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Looking to add some variety to your workout routines? Try one or many of the group exercise classes offered at the Herbert Wellness Center! Classes like Zumba, Guts and Buts and Core are just some of the many great classes offered FREE for all students and wellness members. A complete schedule is available online at www.miami.edu/wellness. For more information, please visit the Wellness Enrichment Suite or call 305284-LIFE (5433).

Get 2 Know MSA...

Get Involved!

Name: Debbie MIchell Flores Name: Debbie Michell Flores Classification: Junior Involvement: Alliance of Latin American Students-V.P. 2011-2012; President-elect 2012-2013; Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority- Fundraising & Scholarship Chair; Honor Council; Office of Multicultural Student Affairs- Diversity Week- Forum Chair Favorite Quote: “Learn all you can learn. Never be satisfied with the way things are just because they are or have always been.” -The Challenge

Congratulations Debbie for being accepted to Yale School of Management Pre-MBA Leadership Program!

COLORBLIND April 17, 7:30pm UC I-Lounge Colorblind is an interactive forum that hopes to engage the participants in thinking critically about racial issues in the 21st century. The discussion will examine the progress we’ve made thus far and to what degree these issues are still relevant in this day and age. The forum also hopes to bridge gaps between those of different backgrounds.

Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS)

The purpose of Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) is to unite both Latin American students as well as students interested in learning about Latin American cultures. The committee hosts forums, socials and educational events throughout the semester that promote awareness of the rich and diverse Latin American community. For more information, please contact MSA at 305-284-2855 or contact Luz Paniagua at lpaniagua@miami.edu.

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MONDAY 4/16

TUESDAY 4/17

WEDNESDAY 4/18

THURSDAY 4/19

FRIDAY 4/20

SATURDAY 4/21

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EARTH WEEK/What do U Think? Energy and Water Awareness @ The Rock @Law School Patio 12:30 to 2

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EARTH WEEK/What do U Think? Transportation Day @ The Rock @Law School Patio 12:30 to 2

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EARTH WEEK/What do U Think? Food Day @ The Rock @Law School Patio 12:30 to 2

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EARTH WEEK/What do U Think? Recycling & UpCycling @ The Rock @Law School Patio 12:30 to 2

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EARTH WEEK/Sustainatopia Earth Day Celebration Alternative Vehicle Display @ The Rock

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM EARTH WEEK: STRIVE Service Day with Earth Learning Contact STRIVE for more info

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK It Gets Better Campaign @ The Rock / UC

4 PM EARTH WEEK Sustainatopia Global Beach Cleanup Info @ sustainatopia.com/global

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Engaging U Video Project @ The Rock

SUNDAY 4/22

4:00 PM to 10:00 PM TUNNEL OF OPPRESSION @ UC Ballrooms

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Nonprofit Networking Night @ CAS Gallery

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK UBS: Color Blind @ I-Lounge

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Public Service Scholarships Info @ UC 245

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK Applause for a Cause @ Storer Auditorium

12:05 PM to 12:20 PM EARTH WEEK Hug the Lake @ Lake Osceola

4:00 PM to 10:00 PM TUNNEL OF OPPRESSION @ UC Ballrooms

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK Take Back the Night @ Hecht/Stanford Labyrinth

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM EARTH WEEK Earth Day Research Poster Display and Presentation of Sustainability Document w/SG @ The UC Lower Lounge @ The Rock

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK War & Civil Conflict in Syria Panel @ Learning Center 194 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK Film Screening: Si Se Puede @ MM203

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EARTH WEEK Coral Gables Earth Fest @Coral Gables City Hall Visit sustainatopia.com for info

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK activisUM Conference Event @Learning Center 110

UM Alternative Breaks t CommUnity Garden t Council for Democracy t ECO t Earth Alert t Green U t Invisible Children t LINK t No Zebras t Nourish 9 Billion t Office of Academic Enhancement t Random Acts of Kindness t Student Government t STAND t STRIVE t Sustainable U t Student Bar Association t Toppel Career Center t Tunnel of Oppression t United Black Students

Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship Opportunities Fellowships for Graduate Study in the UK and Ireland Info Session and Afternoon Tea with University of Cambridge Alumnus April 16th, 4pm Stanford Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apt.

Join the Office of Academic Enhancement for tea, scones and conversation with Gates Cambridge Scholar Mr. Shamsher Samra and learn about the nuances of applying for major fellowships for graduate study in the UK and Ireland. The Director of the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships, Kefryn Reese, will give a short presentation on the selection criteria and application processes for the Rhodes, Marshall, UK Fulbright, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell Scholarships, which provide fully funded opportunities for graduate study in the UK and Ireland. Mr. Samra obtained a B.S. in Biology at Stanford University, an MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge in England and his M.D. from Harvard University. He will be here from California to discuss his experience with the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program, from the events leading to his decision to apply to his post-fellowship transition in the United States.

Did You Know...

Hawaii is the only US state that grows coffee http://www.did-you-knows.com/did-you-know-facts/places.php

The Einstein Fellowship 2013

The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein. The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences. Applications for 2013 should include a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation. All documents must be received by May 14, 2012. At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will be expected to present his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Daimler and Benz Foundation. The Einstein Fellowship is not intended for applicants who wish to complete an academic study they have already begun. A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN FOR DISSERTATION RESEARCH. THE PROPOSED PROJECT MUST BE SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT IN CONTENT, AND PREFERABLY FIELD AND FORM, FROM THE APPLICANT’S PREVIOUS WORK. Applications should be submitted by mail to: / Bewerbungen sind zu richten an: Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman

Einstein Forum Am Neuen Markt 7 14467 Potsdam Germany Or by email to: fellows...@einsteinforum.de For more information, call or fax the Einstein Forum at: phone: +49-331-271780 fax: +49-331-2717827

Calendar of Events....

It’s Asian Pacific Islander Month. Keep an eye-out for events happening this month!

4/12 8pm UC Patio Lambda Theta Alpha Greek Date Auction 4/16-4/20 Jamaican Awareness Week 4/19 8pm UC Patio Lambda Theta Alpha The Art of Saluting 4/20 5pm IM Fields Delta Epsilon Psi Sugar Spike Off 4/24 9pm TBA Lambda Theta Alpha Informational 4/27 5:30pm TBA OJU General Body Mtg. 4/27 6pm TBA FINALS FIESTA