IMPACT Newsletter 2017-2018 by University of Miami, Development and Alumni Relations

IMPACT PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

2017–2018

2 IMPACT 3 STUDENT HOUSING 4 UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES 5 HEALTH CARE 7 STUDENTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 8 ENDOWMENT 10 SCHOOLS & COLLEGES 14 FOUNDATIONS 15 ALUMNI

Gift from Lois Pope Establishes Bascom Palmer Research Center

hilanthropist and University of Miami trustee Lois Pope remembers the struggle her mother experienced as her vision disappeared, the result of an incurable eye disease known as macular degeneration. But Pope also remembers the care shown by physicians and staff at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the Miller School of Medicine as they tried to slow the spread of the disease. In honor of her mother, and in hopes of finding a cure for macular degeneration, Pope announced a $12 million gift to the Institute at its 38th annual Evening of Vision Gala at The Breakers in Palm Beach on March 2. “I’ll never forget the compassion, kindness, and generosity,” said Pope. “My mother did go blind, and that is why I stand here today: to give back some of that kindness and compassion that I feel in my heart for those who are suffering from this horrible disease. I think we will have a cure. I believe that now is the time.” The largest single donation in the Institute’s 56-year history, the gift will establish the collaborative Lois Pope Center for Retinal and Macular Degeneration Research and create a clinical research endowment that will ensure researchers have the resources in perpetuity to seek out new treatments. “We are incredibly grateful to Lois Pope for her extraordinary gift,” said Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., the Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Chair in Ophthalmology and director Lois Pope and Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D. of the Bascom Palmer Eye

The Lois Pope Center for Retinal and Macular Degeneration Research will be located on the Institute’s 7.4-acre campus at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens.

Institute. “Researchers and clinicians at Bascom Palmer have a legacy of leadership in the global fight against retinal diseases. Mrs. Pope’s generosity will allow that tradition to continue and usher in an unprecedented era of scientific discovery in our mission to end macular degeneration and other blinding conditions.” Pope was the driving force behind the establishment of the Lois Pope LIFE Center at the Miller School, the world’s foremost center for research, treatment, and services for paralysis and other neurological diseases and home to The Miami Project and The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. “This gift builds upon Mrs. Pope’s long history of generosity to the University of Miami and the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine,” said President Julio Frenk. “Her ongoing philanthropy is remarkable and will continue to have a significant impact on the development of pioneering treatments and cures.”

“My mother did go blind, and that is why I stand here today: to give back some of that kindness and compassion that I feel in my heart for those who are suffering from this horrible disease. I think we will have a cure. I believe that now is the time.” Lois Pope

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PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION In the past several months, I have met many members of the University of Miami’swonderful community of donors, who have impressed me deeply with their loyalty, commitment, and enthusiasm. Our alumni and friends are valued partners in our pursuit of excellence, and in the advancement of our priorities—from scholarships to endowed chairs to research to patient care. The inspiring gifts from the 2017-2018 academic year highlighted in this newsletter show the power of philanthropy in action, and the difference it makes in people’s lives. They demonstrate the remarkable strides @joshfriedman that are possible when we work together toward shared goals. As we enter a new academic year, I want to take the opportunity to express gratitude for the vital part that each of you plays in our successes and accomplishments. Your engagement and support have a profound impact on our students and faculty, and on the quality of our programs and services. On behalf of the University, thank you.

Joshua M. Friedman, CFRE Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Igniting the Spark of Discovery and Innovation Both the facility and the network of institutes, known collectively as the Frost Institutes of Science and Engineering, are made possible by a landmark $100 million gift from its namesake benefactors, part of which will also establish at least 13 chairs in STEM fields and provide graduate student support. The creation of the Frost Institutes is the backbone of STEM@UM, one of the transformational initiatives to propel the University toward its greatest aspirations by its centennial in 2025. This initiative prioritizes STEM growth, interdisciplinary research collaboration, and engagement with greater Miami as a hemispheric innovation hub. The first institute, the Frost Institute of Chemistry and Molecular Science, was established last year. President Julio Frenk announced at the ceremony that the University and the new Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will collaborate on a range of STEM education- and research-focused programs and activities. Duerk stated that UM needs to act boldly if it is to be a leader in interdisciplinary STEM research and education. “The Frosts’ gift makes that possible, and the impact will be felt not only at the U but also throughout the From left, Executive Vice President for Business and Finance and COO Jacqueline A. Travisano; Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs greater South Florida and Provost Jeffrey Duerk; President Julio Frenk; Phillip Frost, M.D.; Patricia Frost; Board of Trustees Chairman Richard D. Fain; Dean Leonidas community and G. Bachas; and Dean Jean-Pierre Bardet beyond,” he said.

On May 3, the University of Miami broke ground on its new Phillip and Patricia Frost Science and Engineering Building, an iconic structure that will house an intertwined network of institutes aimed at boosting STEM across its campuses. “Today, we ignite the spark that will ensure that the light of discovery and innovation will shine at the U far into the future,” said Jeffrey Duerk, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. The event featured presentations on the cutting-edge research already taking place in UM’s labs, tackling some of the greatest scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical challenges the world faces. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on a green space that is envisioned as a scientific quad on the Coral Gables campus.

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STUDENT HOUSING

Built for Students, Sustained by Philanthropy STUDENT HOUSING VILLAGE SET TO TRANSFORM CAMPUS LIFE Something big is taking shape on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus. Workers have uprooted and temporarily relocated trees, rerouted power lines, laid underground utilities, and begun pouring concrete. Now, as aboveground construction of the Student Housing Village commences, the campus community will get the latest glimpses of the power of philanthropy to enhance the ways our students live and learn. Philanthropy is at the core of this project, and those who have supported construction of the village include Thomas Spruance, B.S. ’70, whose gift will name the Spruance Outdoor Gym, and Michelle and Michael Schoeb, whose contribution will name the Schoeb Family Residential Entry Lobby. The village, designed in “Miami Modern” style by Miami-based architecture firm Arquitectonica, will offer a variety of room layouts and finish levels for 1,115 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The village will feature spacious and functional ground-level community spaces, such as an exhibition center and a 200-seat auditorium. “The Student Housing Village will overwhelmingly transform and improve the student experience on campus for

and cooling systems will all contribute to generations to come,” said Patricia A. the village’s LEED certification. The village Whitely, vice president for student affairs. also seeks to incorporate elements of the The University aims to gain Leadership International WELL Building in Energy and Environmental Institute’s standards for human Design (LEED) Gold To learn more health and well-being. Factors certification in the construction about naming in this standard include air and operation of the village. opportunities, quality, lighting conditions, LEED is a rating system to please call and the overall comfort of a evaluate the environmental 305-284-4443, email space. performance of a building give@miami.edu, Construction of the and encourage designers and or visit miami.edu/ 12-acre village is the first of builders to integrate sustainable newstudenthousing. three phases in the University’s elements into a project. 10-year strategic plan to replace An extensive green roof or renovate all on-campus housing facilities. system, a rain garden, and efficient heating

“The Student Housing Village will overwhelmingly transform and improve the student experience on campus for generations to come.” Patricia A. Whitely, Vice President, Student Affairs

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Kislak Center Brings Historical Collection, Scholarly Spaces to Campus The gleaming new Kislak Center at the Richter Library buzzed and bustled on March 20, as nearly 300 special guests turned out for the dedication ceremony and to celebrate a landmark moment in the University of Miami’s evolution as a hemispheric university. The real celebrity of the evening, though, was Jay I. Kislak, whose passion for preserving history and $30 million gift of his Collection of the Early Americas, Exploration and Navigation to both the University and Miami Dade College opens new worlds of learning for students and scholars from around the hemisphere. “We’re thrilled to have been entrusted with this incredible collection, which celebrates the power of philanthropy and partnership with Florida as the focal point,” said President Julio Frenk. “This gift offers a matchless opportunity to advance new forms of Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jeffrey Duerk; Dean and University scholarship and to build bridges across our colleges and Librarian Charles Eckman; Jay I. Kislak; Jean Kislak; President Julio Frenk; and Board of Trustees community.” Senior Member Charles E. Cobb, Jr. After moving his family to Florida in the early 1950s, Kislak developed a curiosity about his new home, and immersed himself in studying the history of Florida, the southeastern United States, and the Caribbean. Over several decades, he amassed an internationally significant collection of rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and artifacts relating to the history and exploration of the Americas. Kislak has donated parts of his treasures to the Library of Congress and the University of Pennsylvania Libraries. “But the beating heart of this collection has always been in Florida,” said his daughter, Paula Kislak, chair of the Jay I. Kislak Foundation. UM Senior Trustee Chuck Cobb and his wife, Sue, have committed to ensuring that the new collection will have a permanent endowed curator. The Kislak Center’s ground-floor reading room and exhibit gallery, the new home for the libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives, will function as a scholarly space, but also as a venue for lectures, conferences, concerts, and other events. Slated to open in late fall 2018, the Kislak Gallery for Exploration and Discovery, conference room, and curatorial suite will be located on the center’s mezzanine level. Dean and University Librarian Charles Eckman said, “We’re incredibly Guests at the dedication marvel over rare books, manuscripts, grateful for this amazing gift to the community of South Florida and thrilled and maps. that some pieces will soon have a permanent home in our Special Collections.”

The Earliest Major Treatise on the Globe and Its Manufacture

Terrestrial Pocket Globe in Celestial Case, London: c.1775

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Crouching Warrior with Large Shield

HEALTH CARE

The Pap Corps’ Transformative Gift in the Fight Against Cancer Promise became reality as The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research recently presented a $3.6 million installment on its historic $50 million pledge to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth–the University of Miami Health System. The landmark commitment was announced in 2016 at Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, which was dedicated as The Pap Corps Campus. The gift will fund innovative research in cancer epigenetics, cancer control, and tumor biology, and the recruitment of leading cancer experts. It will also support Sylvester’s most promising scientists and their research projects, as well as laboratory expansion. “This gift from The Pap Corps is historic in its magnitude and will be transformative in its scope, funding critical cancer research at Sylvester that will save lives in our community for years to come,”

Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research Treasurer Ruth Young, President Linda Moses, and Vice President Beverly Berkowitz with Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

said Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., director of Sylvester. The commitment is the result of a more than six-decade-long partnership between The Pap Corps and the University of Miami. The grassroots organization was

founded in 1952 by a small group of courageous activists who recognized that funding for cancer research was inadequate. Since its inception, the organization’s total commitment to Sylvester has grown to more than $100 million. “Sylvester is growing, and we are poised to support that growth and continue our strategic relationship to build on our collective success,” said Linda Moses, president of The Pap Corps, at the 2016 announcement. “We look forward to working with your leaders and faculty to shape this new initiative for maximum impact.” Thanks to The Pap Corps’ generosity, researchers will be able to develop novel therapies that can potentially lead to cures and personalized treatments for each patient. The gift also brings cancer care closer to home for many patients.

Thousands Ride, Run, Walk, and Raise Millions at Dolphins Cancer Challenge VIII away,” said 8-year-old Eli, who came Thousands gathered on Feb. 10 for the from California for the event. “Now eighth annual Dolphins Cancer Challenge I’m trying to prevent cancer so that to support the lifesaving research at Sylvester won’t happen anymore.” Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hundreds of UM students, The cyclists, runners, walkers, and faculty, and staff participated, virtual participants included more than 300 including Sylvester Director Stephen cancer survivors wearing “Living Proof” D. Nimer, M.D., who completed T-shirts. Since the Miami Dolphins Founthe 100-mile dation and the Universi“Sylvester saved my life and cycling ride. ty teamed up to launch have an the event in 2010, the I’m so grateful. Seeing everyone “We incredible DCC has raised more out here in their Team Hurricane partnership than $22.5 million. with the Miami Longtime supporter jerseys really brings home the Dolphins Ethel Kapnek, 94, impact of what you are doing.” that makes this all who raised more than possible,” he said. $4,000 this year, “The Dolphins inspired her daughter, George Fetko, Cancer Survivor Cancer Challenge grandsons, and greatsupports Sylvester’s grandson Eli Zasloff to lifesaving clinical care, leading-edge research, join her for the 5K walk. and educational programs about preventing, “I’m here for my great-grandmother diagnosing, and treating cancer,” said Edward because a lot of people in our family passed

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Abraham, M.D., executive vice president for health affairs and CEO of UHealth–the University of Miami Health System. “Everyone’s life has been touched by cancer. This is our opportunity to share our experiences and give something back,” said Jennifer Jehn, executive director of the Miami Dolphins Foundation.

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Stars Shine at The Buoniconti Fund’s 32nd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner York Jets Jason Taylor; IndyCar Star athletes and celebrities were Racing Champion Scott Dixon; out in force at the New York Grand-Slam champion Kim Hilton Midtown on Sept. 25, Clijsters; and FIFA Women’s 2017, helping to raise millions World Cup Champion and for spinal cord injury research at Olympic Gold Medalist Abby the 32nd Annual Great Sports Wambach. Legends Dinner presented by Other honorees were Tudor Group. NFL Hall of NASCAR Chairman and Famer Nick Buoniconti and his CEO Brian France and Amy son Marc, A.B. ’94, hosted the France, who received the premier event of The Buoniconti Outstanding Philanthropists Fund to Cure Paralysis, the Award; victim rights activist fundraising arm of The Miami John Walsh, the Inspiration Project to Cure Paralysis. Award; Brazilian artist and Bob Costas of NBC Sports activist Romero Britto, the emceed the evening, which Nick and Marc Buoniconti, A.B. ’94, with Great Sports Legends and other honorees Humanitarian Award; included a special tribute to and former Miami Dolphin Nick, the legendary Miami Dick Anderson, The Buoniconti Fund Award. Dolphins linebacker. Over 1,300 supporters joined the Buonicontis The event raises funds and awareness for research, as well as in honoring a unique group of sports greats and philanthropists. cutting-edge treatments at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. The athletes honored were former designated hitter and Boston Said Marc, “We’re honored to have the generosity and participation Red Sox first baseman David Ortiz; Olympic Gold Medalist Simone of so many iconic athletes and heroes who join us in providing hope Biles; Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning; Hall of Fame for those living with paralysis, so together we can stand as one.” defensive end and linebacker for the Miami Dolphins and New

Cornfeld Gift Helps Miller School Create New Neuro-Imaging Research Center Longtime philanthropists Robert M. Cornfeld, D.M.D., and his wife, Judith, recently made a $4 million gift to the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to create the Judy and Robert Cornfeld Neuro-Imaging Research Center. The center will be a multidisciplinary research environment, using advanced imaging to understand brain function and memory. It will support collaborative translational and basic science research related to a number of diseases and conditions, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, vascular disease, and neurological disorders. The center will also collaborate with the Miller School’s Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute to use imaging to study age-related memory loss. To thank the Cornfelds for their gift, leaders of the Miller School and the

Department of Neurology held a special high tea. The couple received white lab coats embroidered with their names as mementos of the occasion. “A strong neuroimaging footprint is a vital capability for any academic research institution,” said Edward Abraham, M.D., executive vice president for Edward Abraham, M.D., Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., M.S., Judith Cornfeld, and health affairs and CEO of Robert M. Cornfeld, M.D. UHealth–the University of Miami Health System. Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., M.S., executive Translational Science Institute, thanked the director of the McKnight Brain Institute, Cornfelds for their generosity and foresight. professor and chair of neurology, Olemberg “This gift,” Sacco said, “creates a Chair in Neurological Disorders, senior valuable resource that will be used by almost associate dean for clinical and translational all the specialties in researching causes of science, and director of UM’s Clinical and neurological diseases.”

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STUDENTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Luncheon Highlights Philanthropy, Opportunity, Success to make it happen,” said Duerk. Stories about opportunity highlighted “Scholarship donors touch the future the importance of philanthropy at the by helping bright young people pursue 11th annual Scholarship Donor Recogtheir passions, fulfill their potential, and nition Luncheon on Feb. 20. realize their ambitions.” Addressing the gathering of donors, College of Arts and Sciences students, and administrators, Provost freshman Miles Pendleton spoke of Jeffrey Duerk saluted the late Valentina growing up as a biracial child in Eugene, Slom, one of many donors who turned Oregon, and craving exposure to a more personal adversity into a legacy of global, inclusive perspective—a dream opportunity. that became reality through the Ronald Circumstances forced Slom to Trustees H.T. Smith, Jr., J.D. ’73, Judi Prokop Newman, B.B.A. ’63, A. Hammond Scholarship that enabled drop out of medical school in Poland Paul J. DiMare, and 2017-2018 Student Trustee Alessandria San him to attend the U. and immigrate to the United States. Roman, A.B. ’15, J.D. ’18. University trustees and scholarship Although the struggle of starting over donors Paul DiMare, Judi Prokop in a new country thwarted her hope of “Scholarship donors touch the future by helping Newman, B.B.A. ’63, and H.T. a career in medicine, it motivated her Jr., J.D. ’73, stressed the to name the University of Miami as bright young people pursue their passions, fulfill Smith, importance of giving back and sole beneficiary of her estate to enable their potential, and realize their ambitions.” thanked all who support the young students with financial need to aspirations of others. finish their studies. Emphasizing the diverse histories Upon her passing in 2016 at the Jeffrey Duerk, Executive Vice President of scholarship donors who have age of 92, Slom left UM more than helped build a meaningful culture $550,000—her life savings—to create for Academic Affairs and Provost of philanthropy at UM, President the Valentina Slom Scholarship, which Julio Frenk asked students to become will provide stipends for undergraduwishes, represented her at the luncheon. part of this tradition by pledging to support ates to purchase necessary supplies. Attorney “Like many of you, Valentina saw a way scholarships after they graduate. Romy Jurado, who helped fulfill Slom’s to make a difference, and followed through

Women’s Athletics Campaign Is Building Champions University of Miami Women’s Athletics is kicking off its “Building Women Champions” campaign. Access to athletic and leadership opportunities assists our women student-athletes in achieving excellence during their academic careers and beyond. Gifts to the “Building Women Champions” campaign may be made through www.buildingwomenchampions.com. Leadershiplevel gifts start at $10,000.

The University of Miami Department of Athletics is committed to helping student-athletes become leaders in competition and in life. Sports are more than just games; they teach discipline, develop strength, build confidence, and pave the way for success well beyond the final buzzer. Sports transform lives by empowering individuals to overcome challenges, perform at the apex of their abilities, and win. To raise funds for scholarship support, leadership development, and career coaching for UM’s talented women student-athletes,

Left, Director of Athletics Blake James; University of Miami student-athletes; far right, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of Athletics Jennifer Strawley

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ENDOWMENT

Endowments Make a Positive, Powerful, Permanent Impact

ndowments power the financial engine that propels the University of Miami forward in pursuit of its mission. Our ability to deliver first-rate education, attract top academic talent, discover and share trailblazing knowledge, provide outstanding patient care, and serve our wider community is immeasurably stronger thanks to the endowments established by our visionary donors. Because endowed funds generate income in perpetuity, they play a vital role in long-range planning for our institution’s future. Growing the University’s endowment between now and our centennial in 2025 is among our institution’s highest priorities. Here are some highlights from the past year of how endowed gifts for faculty, student, and programmatic support are continuing to make a positive, powerful, and permanent impact at the U.

FACULTY CHAIRS Central to the University of Miami’s strategic vision as it approaches its 100th anniversary is to attract, retain, and recognize outstanding academic talent. This year, the University inaugurated several newly endowed faculty chairs, made possible by donors’ transformative generosity. Robert N. Ginsburg, who devoted more than half a century of his professional life to the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science as professor of marine geology, made a bequest to endow two faculty chairs and a fellowship in the Department of Marine Geosciences. The endowments created by his bequest will provide vital support to future generations of marine geoscientists. For Peggy Katz, personal experience of a kidney transplant compelled her and her husband, Harold, to commit $10 million to the Miller School of Robert N. Ginsburg, Ph.D. Medicine to ensure long-term resources for the fight against kidney disease. That pledge led to the establishment of an endowed chair in transplant nephrology, two was installed as the first holder of the David Roth, M.D., Endowed professorships, and the naming of The Katz Family Division of Chair in Transplant Nephrology. Nephrology and Hypertension. In January 2018, David Roth, M.D., In May 2018, the Batchelor Foundation formally presented three distinguished Miller School physicians with the George E. Batchelor Endowed Chairs in Pediatrics. Melvin Almodóvar, M.D., Miguel Saps, M.D., and Judy Schaechter, M.D., have devoted the greater part of their careers to pursuing breakthroughs in cardiology, gastroenterology, and children’s health, respectively. Thanks to the foundation’s philanthropic support, they will continue to seek new treatments and cures for diseases that affect children. This year also saw the appointment of Anjan Chakravartty as the inaugural Appignani Foundation Chair for the Study of Atheism, Humanism, and Secular Ethics in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Established by Louis J. Appignani through a $2.2 million gift, the Appignani Foundation Chair gives the University the distinction of being the first U.S. institution with a named faculty chair specifically devoted to the academic study of Professor Anjan Chakravartty atheism. Chakravartty took up his position in July.

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ENDOWMENT

“As our endowment grows, so too does our ability to propel the University of Miami to new levels of preeminence and benefit generations to come. Endowments are—quite literally—the gifts that keep giving.” Julio Frenk, President

STUDENT SUPPORT

Graduate students also benefitted from endowed scholarships. As part of a larger commitment to the Department of Finance in the Miami Business School, philanthropists and UM alumni parents George and Margaret Greig created the Greig Family Endowed Fellowship in Finance.

Endowments play a vital role in helping the University remove or reduce barriers to enrollment by enhancing our long-term ability to extend financial assistance to students with demonstrated need. This year saw new endowed scholarships and fellowships created across our institution. Below are some highlights. Glen Waldman, J.D. ’86, M.B.A. ’95, and his wife, Tania, established the Ann S. Waldman Endowed Scholarship in honor of Glen’s mother. Ann Waldman’s half-century of dedicated volunteer service in her hometown of Philadelphia inspired Glen and Tania to create the scholarship—the second endowed scholarship they have established—to recognize students who excel academically while remaining engaged civically. Helping talented students with financial need was the motivation for Lois Ghen Cail, B.Ed. ’51, whose gift established the Lois Ghen Cail Endowed Scholarship in the School of Education and Human Development. Javier Flores, M.D. ’95, and his wife, Elsy CarbotFlores, M.D. ’95, established the Javier Flores, M.D., and Elsy Carbot-Flores, M.D., Endowed Scholarship in the Miller School of Medicine.

PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT Longtime University of Miami champions Allan Herbert, B.B.A. ’57, M.B.A. ’58, and Patti Herbert, B.B.A. ’55, contributed $1 million to establish an endowment to support operations and student participation in the Patti and Allan Herbert Frost School of Music Program at Salzburg. The Herberts are also major supporters of the Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program, as well as many other programs and areas within the University, and are the naming donors of the Herbert Wellness Center. Hurricane parents Susan and Blair Thomas created the Thomas Family Endowed Program Fund, which supports the work of the University’s Camner Center for Academic Resources. Using innovative programming and technology, the center provides comprehensive services to students who need extra support to reach their academic goals.

Students participating in the Patti and Allan Herbert Frost School of Music Program at Salzburg, Summer 2018

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE New BuildLab Offers Weatherproof Space for Hands-on Learning A naming gift from W. Robert “Bob” Miller, B.S.A.E. ’77, chairman of the Miami-based construction firm First Florida, has made possible the new B.E. & W.R. Miller BuildLab at the School of Architecture. The BuildLab is named in honor of the late Billy E. Miller, Bob’s father, who founded First Florida in 1963. “If dad were here today, he’d be proud,” Bob said at the March 8 dedication, as his wife, Catherine, looked on. Students in Professor Rocco Ceo’s Design-Build Studio used to hammer nails, hoist two-byfours, and saw wood even as temperatures soared over 90 degrees. But thanks to the BuildLab, an open-air, covered structure designed by Ceo and built with louvers that allow heat to escape and cooler air to enter, the weather is no longer a concern for Design-Build students. “We work with electrical tools and other equipment that don’t really mix well with rain and standing water,” said Ceo, who started the Design-Build program nine years ago. “So this structure was badly needed.”

LOWE MUSEUM Chihuly’s Mosaic Persian Takes Its Place at the Lowe

Design-Build Studio students

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Professor Nancy Clasby’s Lasting Legacy English professor Nancy T. Clasby’s kindness and passion for equality were influential throughout the five decades she spent at the University of Miami. Her husband, Eugene Clasby, also an English professor at UM, still beams with admiration when he says her name. “She loved every one of her students, but she had a special drive to help the ones who weren’t given the same chance as others,” he said. Clasby’s generous recent gift to the University, in memory of his wife, established the Nancy T. Clasby Endowed Scholarship, which will continue to support students in the College of Arts and Sciences as he and his wife intended. Clasby was inducted into the Heritage Society at the 28th Heritage Society Luncheon on April 10. The society honors those who include the University in their estate plans, recognizing that planned gifts help to ensure the continued success of the institution while leaving a legacy for future generations of students.

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Dale Chihuly’s spectacular Mosaic Persian is now on view to the public as a permanent installation in the Rose and Albert H. Friedman Lobby of the Lowe Art Museum. A gift to the Lowe, Mosaic Persian was commissioned in 1998 for collectors Dale and Doug Anderson’s Palm Beach home. The Andersons donated the original work comprising 32 beautiful glass elements; when it was reconfigured for installation at the Lowe, the artist himself contributed three additional components to the work. “Not only is this stunning Chihuly installation destined to become one of the Lowe’s signature works of art, it will also highlight for our visitors the remarkable collections housed in our Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion,” said Jill Deupi, the Lowe Art Museum’s Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator. The installation of Mosaic Persian has been followed by events throughout 2018, designated by the Lowe as the Year of Glass in celebration of the 10th anniversary and renovation and reinstallation of the Palley Pavilion. Programming includes glass exhibitions, a Palley Glass Artist Lecture by artist Clifford Rainey, tours, themed activities, and other education and engagement events. Pictured above: Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) Mosaic Persian Wall Installation, 1998 Dimensions variable © Chihuly Studio

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MIAMI BUSINESS SCHOOL Gift from Finker-Frenkel Legacy Foundation Endows Business Plan Competition, Enhances Promenade The Finker-Frenkel Legacy Foundation made an endowed gift to provide permanent funding for the University’s annual Business Plan Competition, hosted by Miami Business School. The gift also financed renovations of the school’s outdoor gathering and study space, dedicated on Nov. 14, 2017, as the Finker-Frenkel Family Promenade. Now in its 16th year, the Business Plan Competition awards nearly $50,000 in prize money annually to UM students and alumni to help them launch or grow start-up ventures. “The entrepreneurial spirit is extremely important, and we want to foster those values and create that environment for the students at the U,” said Eugene Frenkel, M.B.A. ’12, co-director of the Finker-Frenkel Legacy Foundation and CEO of Legacy Group of Companies. Students, faculty, and visitors use the enhanced Finker-Frenkel Family Promenade, a breezy courtyard space with tables and seating, for group work and al fresco lunches, and the oversized screen—one of the largest among business schools in the U.S.— carries live feeds from Storer Auditorium and other video content.

President Julio Frenk, Eugene L. Frenkel, M.B.A. ’12, and John Quelch, Dean, Miami Business School

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Mary Cosford’s Bequest to School of Communication Honors Late Son, Bill

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Nancy Pastroff: A Gift of Scholarships for Tomorrow’s Students at the School of Education and Human Development

After the untimely passing in 1994 of Bill Cosford, a respected film critic for The Miami Herald and motion pictures professor at UM, his mother sought a way to create a legacy for her late son. Mary Cosford made a gift in his memory to the University’s art-house cinema, which was renamed the Bill Cosford Cinema, and left a significant portion of her estate to the School of Communication when she passed away in 2014. Recently, the bequest was designated to establish two new endowed funds for the Semester in Los Angeles Program, which allows students to gain experience, build professional networks through film and television internships, and take unique industry-related courses in Los Angeles. Most of the bequest will go toward funding the position of Bill Cosford Director of the Semester in Los Angeles Program, and the remainder will be for the Semester in Los Angeles Program Student Support Fund, which provides assistance with tuition, fees, housing, and travel for students with financial need. “I’m thrilled that Bill Cosford’s legacy will live on through this bequest by enriching our students’ lives and providing them with unique opportunities for learning,” said Christina Lane, chair and associate professor in the Department of Cinema and Interactive Media.

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Nancy Pastroff, M.Ed. ’66, knows that scholarships play a vital role in helping University of Miami students achieve their dreams. A dedicated ’Cane, she recently established an endowed scholarship to support graduate students in the counseling master’s programs in the School of Education and Human Development’s Department of Educational and Psychological Studies (EPS). “By counseling children, teenagers, and adults, these graduate students will develop professional skills that will make a longlasting difference in our community,” Pastroff said. The Nancy G. Pastroff Endowed Graduate Scholarship Fund is the third endowed scholarship fund established by Pastroff. In 2000, she created the Sylvia Frank Freed Endowed Scholarship in Accounting in memory of her mother, supporting female graduate or undergraduate students who are pursuing an accounting degree at Miami Business School. After her husband, Edward J. Pastroff, B.B.A. ’53, M.Ed. ’55, passed away in 2005, Pastroff established the Edward J. Pastroff Endowed Scholarship to support graduate students in the EPS department. Pastroff is pleased that her gifts will benefit the institution in perpetuity. “Through these three endowed scholarships, I will be able to leave an enduring legacy to the University of Miami,” she said.

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

SCHOOL OF LAW Endowed Law Scholarship in Memory of Dean Emerita Mary Doyle

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Grandsons Establish the Commander and Mrs. Donald C. Pette Sr. Memorial Scholarship Dr. Gregory A. Pette and Geoffrey A. Pette, L.L.M.T. ’10, were close to their grandfather and grandmother, who instilled in the boys a love of the University of Miami and took them to UM basketball and football games. Now the brothers have made a gift to the University in memory of their grandparents to establish the CDR and Mrs. Donald C. Pette Sr. Memorial Scholarship at the College of Engineering. Commander Donald C. Pette, Sr., B.S.E.E. ’50, came to UM on the GI Bill after serving in the Navy, and his wife, Phyllis M. Pette, also attended UM. The scholarship will assist a graduate or undergraduate student with financial need, stipulating a preference for the recipient to be activeduty military, a veteran, or a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. “Our grandparents were always very grateful to the University and to the U.S. Navy for the opportunities they both provided,” said Gregory. “This scholarship is a perfect example of giving back to an alma mater,” said Jean-Pierre Bardet, dean of the College of Engineering. “It will assist a deserving student who has served his or her country in obtaining a quality engineering education. The Pettes hope that their scholarship will help provide its recipients with a strong foundation like the one their grandfather received at the U.”

During her tenure as dean of the University of Miami School of Law, the late Mary Doyle shaped the school and changed its trajectory. Charismatic and influential, she played a vital role in enhancing the school’s relationship with the legal community and the judiciary, and in raising its profile within and outside the University. After her passing from Parkinson’s disease in December 2016, Doyle’s colleagues at the law school set about creating an endowed scholarship in her name, in gratitude and celebration of her legacy. Through the generosity of former students, family, friends, and other admirers, the Mary E. Doyle Endowed Scholarship Fund has recently been fully funded at $100,000. Doyle served as dean from 1986 to 1994, and as interim dean in 1998-99. A powerhouse environmental policymaker, she taught property, land use, and water law, and was a founding co-director of the Leonard and Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy. Those who knew her are grateful that the Mary E. Doyle Endowed Scholarship Fund will keep the memory and spirit of this trailblazing lawyer, teacher, and leader alive for future generations.

ATHLETICS Soffer Indoor Practice Facility Nears Completion The first phase of construction on the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility is soon to be completed. The 83,000-square-foot facility will feature two turf practice fields and 7,000 square feet of office and meeting space. This state-of-the-art building will allow student-athletes to practice year-round without regard for weather, enhancing their preparation and performance. Practicing out of summer’s heat and humidity shortens recovery time and reduces heat-related injuries. Prospective studentathletes will experience one of the premier facilities in the Atlantic Coast Conference and the nation, helping the U to attract the best and brightest. Having surpassed its initial fundraising goal of $34 million— including $2.2 million contributed by ’Cane football alumni—the Department of Athletics continues to seek philanthropic support to make the facility the finest of its kind. To learn more about naming opportunities, please contact the University of Miami Athletic Development office at (305) 284-6699.

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ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE New Yellowfin Boat Advances Marine Research When Neil Hammerschlag met Wylie Nagler at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show in February, the talk—not surprisingly—centered on boats. Hammerschlag, director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, expressed his lab’s and the Rosenstiel School’s need for a boat to support vital marine research projects. Nagler, founder and CEO of Yellowfin Yachts in Bradenton, Florida, was listening. As a result of that conversation, Yellowfin generously donated one of its boats, a 36-footer powered with twin 300-horsepower Yamaha engines, to the school’s fleet of research vessels. Hammerschlag’s shark program, Rescue a Reef, the coral research and scientific dive training and underwater archeology program, and other academic departments and research groups will use the boat for research excursions in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The new vessel will provide a much-needed platform for conducting ongoing marine, coastal, and conservation-related research and training activities. It was featured on the Discovery Channel’s popular “Shark Week” series this season.

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Petra and Stephen Levin Endowed Chair in Sports Medicine Awarded to Dr. Lee Kaplan Longtime South Florida philanthropists Petra and Stephen Levin made a $2 million gift in 2014 to establish The Petra and Stephen Levin Endowed Chair in Sports Medicine. At a Nov. 9, 2017 ceremony at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center, overlooking the University of Miami’s athletic fields, Lee D. Kaplan, M.D., chief of the Division of Sports Medicine, became the first holder of the chair. A renowned specialist in arthroscopic surgery, professor of orthopaedic surgery, and medical director for the University’s athletic department, Kaplan is director of the UHealth Sports Medicine Institute, which he helped to launch and build into one of the nation’s most exceptional multidisciplinary programs for elite athletes and others sidelined by injury or other medical conditions. Speaking at the ceremony, Stephen Levin spoke of Kaplan’s vision and commitment. “What struck Petra and me most was his passion and dedication to make this not only a great institute, but the best in the country,” he said. Kaplan often sees himself in his young patients, and remembers the important role that sports have played in his own life and the pathway to success they can provide for young people. “Though it’s true that our passion as physicians is to heal the body and alleviate pain, here at the Institute we also preserve dreams and inspire futures,” said Kaplan.

From left, rear, Norman Freidman, Nate Kaplan, Lisa Kaplan, Merry Kaplan, Jack Kaplan, Petra Levin, and Dina Kaplan. From left, front, Lee Kaplan, M.D., with Stephen Levin.

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES Simulation Hospital Ushers In New Era of Engaged Learning The Simulation Hospital dedication ceremony on Sept. 28, 2017, provided more than 280 guests with an action-packed afternoon: “shooting victims” resuscitated; intubations and injections administered; families instructed on caring for infirm loved ones; first-time “mothers” counseled on their infants’ care—even a few natural “births.” “Today is a monumental day in the history of the School of Nursing and Health Studies and the University,” said Cindy Munro, dean of the school. Munro thanked those whose support and leadership transformed the idea for the hospital into a five-story, 41,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility approximating a real-life clinical setting, where students will hone their nursing and health care skills. Guests watched as health care professionals demonstrated “real” medical crisis scenarios in simulation rooms including ambulatory care, emergency, regular and neo-natal intensive care units, birthing suite, and operating room. Stressing the importance of practice in mastering any profession, President Julio Frenk said that the facility launches a new vision for health care education in our community and beyond while promoting nursing, one of the “noblest professions.”

FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC Hormel, Wallach, and Sterbenz Gifts Support Recital Hall, Chairs, and More Renowned composer and philanthropist Thomas Hormel made two landmark gifts totaling $3.4 million to the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music: $2.5 million to name the Thomas D. Hormel Music Innovation Stage, part of the new Knight Recital Hall, and $900,000 to establish three new Thomas D. Hormel Henry Mancini Institute Endowed Graduate Fellowships. “It will be great to experience the artistic output of those who create in Tom’s marvelous new rehearsal and performance space—a flexible black box that will be conducive to far-reaching collaborations,” said Dean Shelton G. Berg. A $2.3 million estate gift from elementary school teacher Rita Wallach, M.Ed. ’60, inaugurated the Rita A. Wallach Distinguished Presidential Scholar Endowed Chair for the Henry Mancini Institute Artistic Director and added funds to the Rita Wallach Endowed Chair in Vocal Performance, which Wallach established in 2001. Stanley Sterbenz, J.D. ’56, a South Miami attorney and avid jazz fan, designated $2 million through a trust to support three new endowments at the Frost School: $1.25 million for a Stanley Sterbenz Endowed Faculty Chair, $300,000 for a Stanley Sterbenz Endowed Graduate Fellowship Fund, and $450,000 to support a Stanley Sterbenz Endowed Sweet Band Program to encourage the study and performance of music by such bandleaders as Harry James and Glenn Miller.

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FOUNDATIONS

Jessie Ball duPont Fund Promotes Understanding on Campus The Jessie Ball duPont made a concerted effort to Fund made a grant to the support a select number University of Miami’s of institutions that are Office of Institutional actively working to Culture and the School improve campus climates of Education and Human and smooth pathways Development to create to success for students. a unique model for The University aspires intergroup dialogue. to be known globally The Intergroup Dialogue for exemplary culture, Program will promote where all members of the respectful dialogue across community feel valued differences among students, and have the opportunity faculty, and staff, and to add value. Recognizing Getting the conversation started with the Intergroup Dialogue Program facilitate understanding of this, the duPont Fund perspectives and ideas that is investing in UM to advance intellectual growth and personal development. develop and implement this new model for increased and deepened A longtime UM benefactor, the Jessie Ball duPont Fund has engagement.

“This grant from the duPont Fund has enabled us to work with scholars in the area of intergroup relations to customize UM’s Intergroup Dialogue Program to meet the unique needs of our students, faculty, and staff.” Miriam G. Lipsky, Ph.D., Senior Learning and Facilitation Specialist, Office of Institutional Culture

Knight Foundation Advances Technology at the Lowe The Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami was one of eight U.S. museums to receive a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to help hire technology talent. The Knight Foundation is dedicated to supporting initiatives that explore technology’s impact on the future of art museums, and the Lowe received this grant because of its commitment to progress in this area, under the leadership of Jill Deupi, the Lowe Art Museum’s Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator. The grant will support the hiring of a director of digital engagement strategies, who will help the museum to conceive, plan, and implement enhanced digital strategies to engage visitors. Funding will help the Lowe connect with audiences in new ways by offering interactive opportunities to explore the collections and become even more active participants.

Cigna Foundation Grant Helps Bridge Health Gaps Community health workers (CHWs) forge a vital link between medically underserved areas and otherwise inaccessible health services. In Miami’s Little Haiti, high rates of cervical cancer—a largely preventable and treatable disease— led the Cigna Foundation to fund efforts by Dr. Erin Kobetz, associate director of cancer control for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and senior associate dean for health disparities at the Miller School of Medicine, to investigate the issue. CHWs working with Dr. Kobetz provide testing and preventive care, gather information from women and herbalists in Little Haiti for a database on plant use, and collect plant specimens. Botanists at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will analyze the plants’ phytochemical composition to investigate possible biological links with cancer. Cigna’s support comes through its World of Difference program, which focuses on the important role CHWs can play in meeting health needs. David Figliuzzi, former executive director of the Cigna Foundation, said, “The community health worker concept is essential to providing people with guidance and support as they navigate complex health care and social service systems.” This new project reflects Dr. Kobetz’s “research through service” model, and builds on more than a decade of work she has conducted in Little Haiti, collaborating with community partners to address barriers to health care. “By working with community partners, we’ve developed innovative, culturally relevant approaches to address gaps in health care delivery,” she said.

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ALUMNI

Alumnus Pays It Forward For alumnus Ernest Lendman, A.B. ’61, it all began in 1964 with a contribution of two dollars. A loyal donor since then, Lendman recently made a $1 million bequest to give back to his alma mater for helping to make his successful career possible. “I just felt that going to the University of Miami was very important,” he said. “The fact that I had the degree gave me the confidence to be able to get into the business myself.” After graduating from the College of Arts and Sciences, a tour with the Navy, and a period of work in sales, Lendman started The Lendman Group in 1964. It began as a placement firm, at first mostly for junior military officers coming out of the service, and eventually held as many as 100 techindustry job fairs per year.

In 1997, The Washington Post purchased the company, and Lendman retired as chairman and chief executive officer in 1998. He and his wife of 42 years, Etta, a former history teacher, live in Palm Beach. Inspired to make the same academic opportunities available to others at his alma mater, last year Lendman also made a $50,000 contribution to the General Scholarship Fund. Rather than specifying a purpose for his planned gift, Lendman made it unrestricted—for use in the area of greatest need. Such funds are extremely valuable to the institution, as they allow the flexibility to advance key priorities and pursue emerging opportunities.

21st Annual ’Canes Film Showcase On May 24, the School of Communication and the University of Miami Alumni Association held the 21st Annual ’Canes Film Showcase in West Hollywood, California. There, the winners from the 2018 ’Canes Film Festival held on campus were screened for movie and television industry professionals, many of whom are distinguished alumni and friends of the University. The audience favorite, Maya, depicts a day in the life of a Syrian refugee who, in order to make ends meet, has to take a job that goes against her moral code. Writer, producer, director, and student Mohammad Jastaniah, came to the United States from Saudi Arabia 10 years ago to pursue his education. He told the audience how fortunate he felt to be able to make this film in a country like America. Christina Lane, chair of the Department of Cinema and Interactive Media and associate professor, said, “What I hear so often from industry professionals or when I visit Los Angeles is that our students are making work that looks and feels different than most.” UM’s Motion Picture program welcomes creative and artistic expression and encourages students to explore and experiment with point of view through faculty mentoring, guidance, and a spirit of collaboration and sense of community. Mohammad Jastaniah (center) stands with his award for his film, Maya, joined by Christina Lane, chair of the Department of Cinema and Interactive Media and associate professor, and School of Communication Dean Gregory Shepherd.

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Ernest, A.B. ’61, and Etta Lendman

For This ’Cane, It’s All About Giving Back From the day he graduated from the University of Miami, Jerry Goldstein, Esq., B.B.A. ’89, knew that he wanted to give back to the institution that had nurtured his talents and launched his professional career. When his son and daughter decided to attend the U, Goldstein quickly realized how special the Legacy Scholarship program could be. As a ’CaneFunder champion, Goldstein raised money for the UM Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship, which is awarded to talented children and grandchildren of UM alumni with demonstrated financial need. He believed the best way to give back was to “help ’Cane families who may not otherwise choose UM because of the cost.” Goldstein gained great satisfaction from “the tremendous support fellow alumni had for the Legacy Scholarship campaign—and that we blew through our goal very quickly. Hearing about how much the program meant to their families was very rewarding.”

Legacy family the Goldsteins: Jared, B.M. ’16; Leah, Class of 2020; Jerry, B.B.A. ’89; and Eileen.

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