Canections 2010
Canections Your Guide to Campus Involvment
Table of Contents Department of Students Activities and Student Organizations .................................................... 4 Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement ............................................... 21 Resident Life............................................................................................................................... 22 Multicultural Student Affairs........................................................................................................ 24 The William R. Butler Center for Volunteer Services and Leadership Development .................. 25 Office of the Dean of Students ................................................................................................... 28 Office of Admissions .................................................................................................................. 30 Office of the International Education and Exchange Programs ................................................. 31 Office of Student Employment.................................................................................................... 32 Department of Wellness & Recreation ....................................................................................... 33 Athletics ...................................................................................................................................... 34 Spiritual Life ................................................................................................................................ 36 Office of Alumni Relations .......................................................................................................... 37 UM Traditions ............................................................................................................................. 38
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Student organizations exist as a means to provide you, the student, with the opportunity to explore your interests, improve your interpersonal, critical thinking, and leadership skills, and learn about yourself and others. From academic to cultural, from pre-professional to community service, there are a number of registered and newly forming student organizations in thirteen categories. Together, these organizations help build a diverse community and provide numerous programs and events for everyone to participate in. Inside you will find descriptions of The COSO registered student organizations. Student organizations that are not currently registered may be re-established.
Committee on Student Organizations (COSO) Jennifer DelToro, Chair Deanna Rella, Advisor Whitten University Center, Room 209 305-284-6399 coso_chair@miami.edu www.miami.edu/coso The Committee on Student Organizations is a board of students dedicated to supporting student organizations and their members. The fifteen students on this committee are responsible for approving new student organizations, registering existing organizations on a yearly basis, providing, developing, and improving services and resources for student organizations, and facilitating the proper use of policies and procedures related to student organizations. The committee is responsible for coordinating a number of programs including Canefest, the Spring Involvement Fair, the annual Rumble on the Green, and organizing the end of the year Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (SOAR) Awards Ceremony.
If you are interested in joining a student organization, want to be a part of the re-establishment process, or if you cannot find an organization that matches your interests and want to start a new one of your own, stop by the Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations located in the Whitten University Center, Room 209.
Student Activities & Student Organizations Laura R. Stott, Director Josh Brandfon, Associate Director Deanna Rella, Assistant Director Evan Gilead, Graduate Assistant Whitten University Center, Room 209 305-284-6399 student-activities@miami.edu www.miami.edu/student-activities
COSO looks for members that are enthusiastic, dedicated, have strong leadership skills, and are highly involved in campus activities. Applications are available in the spring semester and applicants will have to complete an interview process.
Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC)
The Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations is a resource for all students who want to find out what is happening at UM, for those who want to learn how to connect their academic interests to student organizations, and for involvement in the student leadership of our 240 plus student organizations. Involvement can range from watching a movie at Cosford Cinema, attending a play at The Ring Theater, volunteering for the Hurricanes Help the Hometown service learning project, attending an interest meeting to join an organization, to becoming an officer in a student group. Our office, located in UC #209, can offer information on every club at UM and connect you with your interests, whether it’s attending events or group membership. To see what is happening on campus, check out the IBIS News electronic newsletter, the back page ad of The Hurricane, and our Facebook Page. Let us be a resource to help you with your involvement outside of the classroom!
Melanie Suaris, Chair Sumit Mehta, Vice Chair Laura R. Stott, Advisor Whitten University Center, Room 209 305-284-6399 safac@miami.edu www.miami.edu/safac SAFAC is an organization that derives its authority from the VicSAFAC is the organization responsible for determining the distribution of the Student Activity Fee designated to registered student organizations. The fourteen students on this committee serve as delegates for various campus constituents. Members review Regular Budget, Supplemental and Capital Expenditure requests throughout the academic year, provide workshops on the funding process, and serve as a resource on financial matters. SAFAC members are eager, committed, show strong direction, and are highly involved in campus activities. Applications are available in the spring semester and applicants will have to complete an interview process. Members must be available to meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons.
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Homecoming Executive Committee
HP Committees ‘Canes Night Live (CNL)
Molly Piccione, Chair Patrick Bethell, Christina Farmer, Erin Gameson, Vice Chairs Laura R. Stott, Advisor Whitten University Center, Room 209 305-284-6399 homecoming.studorg@miami.edu www.miami.edu/homecoming
Reggie Sainvil, Chair r.sainvil@umiami.edu CNL offers late night entertainment. The committee creates events where students get to interact and socialize on campus. CNL is sure to offer free food, giveaways, music and entertainment including Screen on the Green, novelty attractions and much more!
Homecoming is a week of events celebrating UM traditions, the return of alumni to campus and true ‘Cane school spirit. Events include the Alma Mater singing contest, Blood Drive, Hurricanes Help the Hometown service project, King & Queen pageant, Organized Cheer, and a new Masquerade Dance. The biggest night of all, Hurricane Howl, is the night before the football game and includes a parade, pep rally, boat burning ceremony with fireworks, a concert, free food, and so much more! Students can either compete in a group for an overall trophy or you can just come and be a part of the fun.
Cinematic Arts Commission (CAC) Rebecca Falcon, Chair r.falcon@umiami.edu CAC coordinates the Wednesday night blockbuster film series, as well as sneak previews shown on campus. Each film plays at 8pm and 10pm at the Cosford Cinema. As a member of this committee, you can help select movies to be shown and help staff shows.
Concerts
Join the Homecoming Executive Committee and help plan the events! Freshman committee applications are available online at www.miami.edu/homecoming. The application process for Homecoming 2011 will begin in November to select a Chair and Vice Chairs and general committee applications will be available early in the spring semester.
Max Winik, Chair Large Venue Concerts m.winik@umiami.edu Kris Martin, Chair Small Venue Concerts k.martin9@umiami.edu Common, Talib Kweli, Wyclef Jean, OutKast, New Found Glory, Ludakris, Girl Talk, Damian Marley and The Roots – all big acts brought to UM in the past by the Concerts Committee. As a member of this committee, you can help select and coordinate the major concerts and live performances that come to campus.
Hurricane Productions Hurricane Productions Jane Pryjmak, Chair j.pryjmak@umiami.edu Joanna Lamb, Vice Chair j.lamb@umiami.edu Josh Brandfon, Advisor Whitten University Center, Room 206 305-284-4606 http://hurricaneproductions.org
Special Events Forrest Walterhoefer, Chair f.walterhoefer@umiami.edu The Special Events committee is responsible for bringing large scale lectures and includes all other out-of-the box programming coordinated by HP. As a member of this committee, you can bring big names to campus or plan events like parties at the Rat.
Hurricane Productions is the on-campus programming board at the University of Miami and is responsible for coordinating quality entertainment. HP is headed by an Executive Board consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Chairs. From concerts, to plays to movies and guest speakers- we pretty much have it all! As if that wasn’t enough, all HP events are free to students!!
Patio Jams Erika Hutcheson, Chair e.hutcheson@umiami.edu The Patio Jams committee brings musical acts to the Whitten University Center Patio every Thursday from 12pm to 1:30pm. Committee members are responsible for selecting and coordinating the weekly performances.
Quantum Entertainment Alex Gonzalez, Chair ajg1576@aol.com This student-run theater production organization allows students to create theater productions from start to finish. Previous productions include: Little Shop of Horrors, West Side Story, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease. 5
Rathskeller Advisory Board (RAB)
Senate
Randa Obid, Chair r.obid@umiami.edu
Senate is the legislative branch of Student Government and is overseen by the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker Pro Tempore. Academic school or college, residential location, class, or organizational constituencies are the primary seat divisions within Senate. They pass legislation related to various projects and events on campus. All Senate meetings are open for any student to attend. If you want to get involved contact Aaron Esman, Speaker of the Senate at a.esman@umiami.edu .
RAB coordinates all of the events taking place in the Rathskeller including tailgates with free food and giveaways, karaoke, live bands, spoken word artists and comedians, and Happy Hour with food and drink specials.
Student Government
Cabinet
Christina Farmer, President TBD, Vice President Nick Cote, Treasurer Richard Walker, Advisor Brian Orefice, Advisor Whitten University Center, Room 214 305-284-3082 studentgovernment@miami.edu www.miami.edu/sg
Cabinet is overseen by the Vice President and is comprised of four committees in conjunction with the Senate: Academic Affairs, University Affairs, Public Relations and Policy & Finance. Members of Cabinet work with Senate to reach out to various student populations and to address their needs and concerns. Cabinet Members also work on special executive projects.
Student Government gives every undergraduate student the chance to practice and develop leadership skills while representing their peers and improving the University and student life. Students involved in SG will have the chance to interact with the University’s administration and faculty and work in a collaborative manner to better the institution. Student Government members are respected as leaders of the student body and their input is often sought in making important decisions for the University of Miami.
Supreme Court The Supreme Court is the Judicial Branch of Student Government. The Court is primarily responsible for upholding and interpreting the provisions and powers enumerated in the Student Government Constitution and Statutes. Responsible for hearing Election Codes Violations, Supreme Court Justices serve on either a Trial Court or, if requested and granted, an Appellate Court. The Supreme Court has the power to offer Advisory Opinions to explain and answer constitutional issues, of Judicial Review of Legislation, to place an Injunction on a Student Government action, to issue Subpoenas to both Student Government Officials and students, and to issue Writs to enforce the provisions of the Constitution and Statutes. In addition to holding trials for Election Code violations, the Court reserves the right to hold hearings for Advisory Opinions, Judicial Reviews, and the allocation of Senate Seats to organizations which represent a unique minority of the Student Body. The Court consists of the Chief Justice, an Associate Chief Justice, an Assistant Chief Justice, six Associate Justices, and a Clerk of the Court. Want to get involved? Email Vincent Foster at v.foster@umiami.edu.
5 Branches The 5 branches that make up the University of Miami’s Student Government are as follows: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Elections Commission, and Category 5.
Executive Board The Executive Board leads the Student Government and works together to accomplish various initiatives and projects. The President, Vice President and Treasurer are elected during the Spring Elections. The remainder of the board is appointed or elected by their prospective branches. The officers for the 2009-2010 academic year include the following members: President Vice President Treasurer Speaker of the Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Supreme Court Chief Justice Executive Secretary Chief of Staff Internal Chief of Staff External Executive at Large Internal Executive at Large External Press Secretary Elections Commission Chair Elections Commission Vice Chair Category 5 Chair Category 5 Vice Chair
Elections Commission Elections Commission is an independent body of Student Government that oversees undergraduate Student Government elections during the fall and spring of each academic year. The organization is responsible for publicizing the elections, creating candidates’ election packets, coordinating all meetings regarding the election’s process, and managing all polling sites. Commissioners help ensure that Student Government elections are run fairly and objectively and that the students’ voices are heard. In addition, the Commission investigates all election code violations and forwards them to the Student Government Trial Court for hearings. Commissioners are selected after successfully completing the application and interview process and after approval by the Senate. Want to get involved? Email Fernanda Sanchez at f.sanchez4@umiami.edu.
Christina Farmer TBD Nicholas Cote Aaron Esman Jordan Thomas Vincent Foster Jake Krupa Romy Portuondo Pietro Bortoletto Mathew Robayna Jennifer Del Toro Ryan Aquilina Fernanda Sanchez Lindsey Kushner Brandon Mitchell Doug Aguililla 6
Category Five Category 5 is THE Hurricane spirit group on campus. Category 5 works directly with the Athletic Department to enhance the student experience at Miami Hurricanes games. From planning pep rallies and giveaways to running the “Hurricane Force” student section to organizing road trips to away games, Category 5 is the organization you want to be a part of if you’re a true Hurricane. Want to get involved? Email Brandon Mitchell at b.mitchell@umiami.edu.
Advisory Boards To link students to the University’s Administration, there are several Advisory Boards within Student Government that work closely with administrators to relay student concerns and discuss new initiatives around campus. These advisory boards include Dining Services, Auxiliary Services, Police, Library, and Parking & Transportation. Boards meet approximately every two weeks to discuss issues directly concerning students and the University at large. The advisory boards are overseen by an appointed board chair who reports to the Student Government Chief of Staff Internal. Advisory boards are open to any undergraduate student and are selected through an application process run by the Student Government Executive Board. Want to apply or have questions? Email Romy Portuondo at r.portuondo@umiami.edu.
Join SGI Stop by the Student Government Office in the Whitten University Center, Room 214 or visit us online at our website. Applications for the Supreme Court, Advisory Boards, Cabinet, Elections Commission, and many other involvement opportunities are available. If you are interested in running for a Senate seat in either the fall or spring elections, you can pick up an Election Packet from the SG office, or feel free to email us for more information. Any questions you have can be directed to sgpresident@miami.edu.
The Miami Hurricane Christina De Nicola, Editor-in-Chief Jacob Crows, Business Manager Robert DuBord and Bob Radziewicz, Advisors Whitten University Center, Room 221 305-284-4401 www.thehurricaneonline.com
Ibis Yearbook Ibis Yearbook Liliana Oyarzun, Editor-in-Chief Randy Stano, Advisor Whitten University Center, Room 229 305-284-6385 ibiseditor@gmail.com www.miami.edu/ibis The Ibis Yearbook is an award-winning publication, published annually and distributed FREE to all students at the beginning of the fall semester. Reporting, photography, layout, writing, editing, and graphic design opportunities are available. Applications are available in the Ibis Yearbook Office.
UMTV Natalia Crujeiras, Director Wolfson #2049 305-284-6069 http://umtv.miami.edu/ UMTV is the University of Miami’s cable television channel, owned and operated by the School of Communication. UMTV provides University of Miami students hands-on training in television production with state-of-the-art equipment. It is carried on Comcast Broadband and can be seen throughout the University as well as the surrounding Coral Gables community on channel 96 or on the Web at: umtv. miami.edu. The award winning cable channel provides local programming throughout the fall and spring semesters, and a large part of the programming is student-produced. Any full-time student may volunteer to work for UMTV. Producers, writers, directors, and on-air talent are needed along with both studio and film production crews. No experience is necessary, but students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their major and attend and initial meeting at the beginning of each semester followed by training workshops.
WVUM Amber Robertson, General Manager Whitten University Center, UC 110 305-284-3131 Ext. 1 gm@wvum.org
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WVUM “the Voice” is the University of Miami’s non-commercial campus radio-station, completely run by undergraduThe Miami Hurricane, the University’s student-run ate and graduate students broadcasting alternative music, newspaper, is published twice a week during the academic news and Hurricane sports. Our radius extends 15 miles from school year and it is distributed throughout the Coral Gables campus and you can hear us on the FM dial at 90.5 or stream and Medical campuses. Become a part of our staff at The on our website, http://wvum.org/. While our music format is Miami Hurricane and you will learn about the newspaper an indie-electronic alternative, we broadcast specialty shows industry and have the opportunity to become an integral throughout the week including genres: disco, dubstep, jazz, part of the stories and events that impact our student body. reggae, hip-hop, funk, punk, jam band, hardcore rock and Many positions are available in areas such as writing, video movie scores to name a few. editing, graphic design, photography, advertising/sales and We are always looking for fun and creative full-time stucopyediting. dents to join staff. It doesn’t matter what your major is, you can learn on-hand experience and have creative control at WVUM. We are always looking for on-air DJ’s and people to join our 7 underwriting, promotions, music, news and production staff. Currently, we are looking for an in-house graphic designer and
Student Organizations Academic Alpha Epsilon Delta Encourages excellence in pre-health professional scholarship, service, and leadership at the University of Miami by binding together similarly interested students.
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Aids in the progression of engineering and science in aviation and space and to further, within its locality, the purposes and programs of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
American Institute of Architectural Students www.arc.miami.edu/aias
Ethics Society
Solutions
Email: umethicssociety@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/ethics
Email: solutions.studentorg@miami.edu www.miami.edu/studorgs/solutions
Encourages scholarly activity and social awareness in a multi-faceted study of ethics.
Promotes interdisciplinary and intellectual discourse among students and faculty in an informal setting.
Exercise Physiology Organization Stem Cell Research Club Email: exphysorg@gmail.com Educates and promotes preventive health strategies among students and the community to increase physical well-being and the quality of life.
Provides students with a forum in which academic exchange of research ideas within the scheme of Stem Cells may be discussed to ultimately enlighten and educate its members on techniques and uses of Stem Cells.
Future Educators Association
The Undergraduate Neuroscience Society
Email: UMFutureEducators@gmail.com
tuns_um@yahoo.com
Promotes awareness of educational law among the public school systems and provides opportunities for students to supplement their associate teaching and field experience with school-based community service.
Disseminates knowledge and an understanding of neuroscience to its members and the community.
UM Aquarium Club umaquariumclub@gmail.com
Fosters an appreciation and understanding of the ideals and objectives of the Institute to promote and forward the same within the territory of this chapter.
Association of Computing Machinery Email: umiami.acm@gmail.com www.acm.miami.edu/ Promotes an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management, and application of computers.
Atmospheric Science Club Email: atmoclub.studorg@miami.edu www.miami.edu/studorgs/atmoclub Promotes the education of atmospheric sciences and provides an environment where persons can share experiences and knowledge through social and volunteer activities.
Classics Club Promotes cooperation between faculty and students, enrich the study of Classics at the University of Miami, fosters a spirit of fellowship among students interested in the Classics, and creates a forum for the open discussion of ideas concerning Classical Antiquity.
Honors Student’s Association www.umhsa.com Promotes and protects the rights and privileges of Honors students; and coordinates cultural and social activities for honor students.
Institute of Industrial Engineering
Educates and inspires members about the process of, and enjoyment in aquarium science, aquaculture, and the general aquarium hobby.
Athletics Aikido Club Email: a.bicki@umiami.edu www.umaikido.com
www.um-iie.com The purpose of the Institute of Industrial Engineers is to associate ourselves with the promotion of the Industrial Engineering profession in all applicable situations and with the pursuit of excellence through academia and industry relations.
Microbiology & Immunology Club Email: um.microbiology.club@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/microbiology Promotes the awareness of microbiology and immunology and acts as a support group for microbiology and immunology students.
Creates a welcoming environment for those who wish to learn the art of Aikido and develops friendships and a greater sense of self.
Badminton Club Email: saminda@cs.miami.edu Provides the opportunity to exercise and practice for badminton tournaments, and helps members join the sport, in order to benefit from the fun and health of the sport.
Bowling Club Email: umcanesbowling@yahoo.com www.miami.edu/wellness/club Offers recreational and competitive bowling to students at the University of Miami. The objective of the travel team is to provide competitive bowlers the opportunity to bowl in collegiate tournaments around the nation.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
Roller Hockey Club
www.myspace.com/umbjj
Educate others about the sport and provide an opportunity for students to play recreationally and creatively, provides an adequate opportunity for players of all skill levels to interact both socially and through sport in order to increase and maintain physical fitness, improve skills, and make new friends.
Give UM students the opportunity to enrich their lives via club camaraderie while improving physical and mental health, reduce stress, and become more active in the university community.
Dodgeball Club
Karate Club
Rugby Football (Men’s)
Email: umdodgeball@gmail.com
zubingrogg@gmail.com www.miami.edu/wellness/club
Provides the opportunity and necessary equipment for playing games of dodge ball while fostering the development of teamwork, competition, athletic ability, and community.
Promotes awareness of Shotokan karate. The club is a representation of the Japanese Martial Art of Shotokan Karate, one of the most classic, distinguished and respected styles.
Equestrian Club
Men’s Lacrosse Team
Email: umet01@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/umet
Email: r.mcclure1@umiami.edu www.umiamilax.com
Encourages UM students to take up horseback riding as a hobby, promotes fellowship by letting UM equestrians meet other UM equestrians, and emphasizes sportsmanship by representing UM in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Provides an opportunity for any student at the University of Miami to play lacrosse with other students interested in the sport, educates the UM community about MLT, and provides students with the opportunity to participate in games at a variety of competitive levels.
For runners of ALL levels at the U. We have a student-led run 3 days a week for those that like to run with other people, plus meetings, themed runs, and dinners before races. For all ability levels and distances. We run Miami!
Men’s Soccer Club
Sailing Hurricanes
Promote the sport of soccer by providing organized practices and scrimmages for their members.
Email: sailingcanes@gmail.com www.sailingcanes.org
Fencing Club Email: FencingUM@gmail.com www.maimi.edu/wellness/club The Fencing Club is a club catered to providing fencers of all levels a place to practice the sport of fencing. We accept ALL LEVELS, and Newcomers to the sport are ALWAYS welcomed. Fencing equipment is provided and we teach foil, epee, and saber.
Email: umiamirugby@gmail.com
Muggle Quidditch
Provides all persons associated with the University of Miami a place to learn, practice, play and familiarize themselves with the game of Rugby. The club will do its best to prepare collegiate players for competition at the men’s club level and beyond.
Running Club umrunningclub@gmail.com
Promotes the great sport of sailing. The Sailing Canes are one of the oldest organizations on campus. The club is open to both experienced and inexperienced sailors and instruction is provided for anyone who wishes to learn.
Field Hockey Club
Offers students an opportunity to participate in recreational and competitive competition. The team promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork, and educates students about this new and exciting sport.
Email: a.bicki@umiami.edu http://umcanesfhc.weebly.com/index.html
Racquetball Club
Email: umscuba@gmail.com http://www.umscuba.org
Our goal is to promote the spirit of sportsmanship and friendly competition in the sport of racquetball. We shall strive to strengthen the skills of all players, to ensure fair play, and to constantly seek new levels and knowledge of the game
Advances the sport of Scuba diving by providing Scuba diving equipment, affordable Scuba diving activities, and to dedicate themselves the principles of underwater safety, marine conservation, and good sportsmanship.
Rock Climbing Club
Swimming and Aquatics Club
Email: umclimbing@gmail.com www.umclimbing.com
Email: umclubswimming@gmail.com www.miami.edu/wellness/club
Offers people of all skill levels the opportunity to experience rock climbing. Our goal is to introduce the sport new comers and improve the technical skill of our members. First time and experienced members will find not only a fun and challenging sport but also a great community of climbers and friends.
Promotes a fun, yet challenging environment for swimmers of all backgrounds to perfect their strokes and work on aerobic training in practices, as well as opportunities to participate in competitions throughout the state of Florida. Serves as a good way to continue one’s swimming from high school or to learn an exciting new sport for novice swimmers.
Provides an environment for students, faculty, males, females, and all playing levels to develop their field hockey skills.
Golf Club umgolfclub@yahoo.com Promotes the love of the game of golf. The objectives of The Golf Club are to improve the golfing skills of individuals through golf clinics and play days, where rules, etiquette and basic golfing fundamentals are taught.
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Scuba Club
Table Tennis Club Email: um_tabletennis@yahoo.com www.freewebs.com/um_tabletennis/ Promotes recreational and competitive Table Tennis on campus and share experiences with other teams throughout the United States.
Tae Kwon Do Email: umtaekwondo@yahoo.com Committed to the promotion and practice of the American Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do for self defense, self confidence, and physical fitness.
Tennis Club Email: umtennisclub@yahoo.com www.miami.edu/wellness/club The Tennis Club is for all students, staff, and faculty of all playing levels interested in enhancing their tennis skills, improving their cardiovascular fitness, and making new friends. We participate in intercollegiate tournaments to give members a competitive edge and provide an instructor to improve technique.
Triathlon Club (Tri-Canes) Email: tricanes@hotmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/tricanes Promotes and participates in the sports of swimming, cycling, running and triathlon at the recreational level as well as at the competitive level with other universities and at local/regional/national events.
Ultimate Frisbee Club (Men’s) Provides a place for students of the University of Miami to play Ultimate Frisbee in a competitive environment, locally and nationally.
University of Miami Baseball Club Email: miamiclubaseball@gmail.com www.eteamz.com/umiamiclubbaseball/handouts/ Offers students an opportunity to play baseball as a recreational activity in a local baseball league, creates a network for new and returning students with the love of baseball to meet, play and develop long lasting friendships.
University of Miami Lacrosse Club (Women’s)
Women’s Soccer Club
http://freeteams.net/caneslax/index.html
We are a competitive club team that focuses on team chemistry, skill building, and sportsmanship. We participate in several intercollegiate tournaments throughout the year including the National Collegiate Club Team tournament in the fall.
Enhances lacrosse as a competitive sport through intercollegiate club play. The lacrosse club is open to all students who want to play lacrosse and all skill levels are welcome. No experience necessary.
Email: umwomansclubsoccer@yahoo.com
Volleyball Club Email: umiami-club-volleyball@googlegroups.com http://umvolleyballclub.weebly.com/index.html Offers opportunities to play competitive indoor as well as beach volleyball for men and women. We welcome members of all ability levels and are dedicated to transforming them into better players. We travel around the state of Florida and the country and play in the NCVF National Club Volleyball Tournament.
Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Email: umwultimate@gmail.com
Wakeboard Club Email: a.kristiansen@umiami.edu Email: t.johnson26@umiami.edu
Provides an environment of learning, competition, fair play and spirit for the sport of Ultimate Frisbee on both the practice field and in competitions.
Unites individuals who are interested in wakeboarding. We provide members with opportunities to go wakeboarding, attend wakeboarding events, and meet people who share an interest in the sport.
Cultural
Water Polo Club
African Students Union
Email: umwaterpolo@gmail.com www.miami.edu/wellness/club
Email: umafricanstudents@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/asu
The Water Polo Club consists of men’s and women’s teams providing an opportunity for both the advanced and novice player. Practices are co-ed and provide all the players with an opportunity to focus on training and sharpening game skills, and the development of fundamental rules and strategies.
Raises cultural awareness, diversity, and knowledge of the current issues that face Africa, and provides insight by addressing misconceptions about Africa.
Wiffleball Club Offers students of every skill level the opportunity to play against other students in organized wiffleball games. In addition to the biweekly meetings, the club also hosts multiple tournaments throughout the year. Wiffleball Club offers you a great opportunity to take a break from school and enjoy the light, fun atmosphere of the club.
Women’s Rugby Club Initiates female interest in rugby, a traditionally male-dominated sport. Women’s Rugby will strive to positively represent the University of Miami at other universities and in the surrounding community.
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Alliance of Latin American Students Email: alasum@gmail.com Unites both Latin American students as well as students interested in learning about Latin American cultures on campus, and represents all Latin American countries.
Asian American Students Association Email: aasa.miami@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/aasa Promotes the unity of Asians from different nationalities and backgrounds through greater understanding of their experience in America, and fosters leadership in the Asian community.
Bahamian Students Association Email:bsaum@hotmail.com http://www6.miami.edu/studorgs/bsa Raises the level of awareness of the culture and lifestyle in the Bahamas. Enlightens others about the Bahamian culture and provides unity and support for all the Bahamian students at the University of Miami.
Filipino Student Association Email: fsaeboard@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/fsa Promotes the awareness of Filipino culture in the community. The objectives of FSA shall be to provide an outlet by which the University of Miami can experience the culture, unity, and heritage of the Philippines through ethnic dance, food, guest speakers, and other cultural events.
Brazilian Students Association Der Deutsche Klub Email: Brasa_UM@yahoo.com (The German Club) Promotes awareness to the diversity and offerings of the Brazilian tradition and customs, through literature, history, art, music, guest speakers, fairs, trips, and any other activities that will promote goodwill and a better understanding of Brazilians.
Email: DerDeutscheKlub@gmail.com
Caribbean Students Association
Haitian Student Organization
Email: umcsa@hotmail.com http://www.umcsa.com Raises the level of awareness at the University of Miami and in the surrounding community of the cultural diversity of all Caribbean nations and promotes unity among all Caribbean nations.
Colombian Students Association Email: colsaum@gmail.com Unites and represents the Columbian Students at the University of Miami through the active participation in the academic, cultural, social, and sports activity of the University of Miami
Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos www.miami.edu/studorgs/fec Promotes cultural awareness of Cuban traditions, history, music, and current events by organizing events with guest speakers, typical music and cuisine, and providing volunteer opportunities for its members and the University community as a whole.
Promotes the German culture and German language through education, cultural awareness and unite interested students throughout the University of Miami.
Email:planetkreyol@yahoo.com www.envibrance.com/planetkreyol/ Unites and represents Haitian students at UM. They promote and coordinate active participation in the academic, cultural, social, and political activities of Haitian students at the University of Miami and the community.
Hispanic Heritage Month Committee um_hhm2007@yahoogroups.com Advances the personal and professional development of our community, as well as enhance the awareness of our culture, heritage, history, and ongoing affairs. Sponsors and supports ongoing activities through the month of October.
Indian Students Association
Organization for Jamaican Unity Email: oju.umiami@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/oju Enlightens the university and surrounding communities of Jamaica, the Jamaican people, and their ways of life. Strengthen ties between Jamaicans at home and abroad, familiarizes the University community with members of the organization, fosters relationships with other organizations on and off campus, and serves as a cultural and social outlet for our members.
Organization of Arab Students Instituting Solidarity (OASIS) OASIS strives to educate and present adequate information about the Arab people, their history, culture, and aspirations. OASIS promotes the Arab culture which shall serve as an opportunity for Arabs, Arab-Americans, and anyone interested in our common interests to interact with and portray the Arab culture in a positive way
Taiwanese Student Association Promotes a better understanding between Taiwan and the United States and to provide assistance to Taiwanese students.
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Association Email: umttca@yahoo.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/ttca Promotes the islands of Trinidad and Tobago; Educates the community about West Indian culture; and unites Trinidadians and Tobagonian’s through organized events and service.
Email: um-isa@yahoogroups.com Promotes the interests of Indian students at the University of Miami, including but not limited to the support of cultural, and competitive dance teams and the celebration of yearly and recognizable Indian festivals, as well as, enhancing campus and community awareness of Indian culture.
Union Venezolana Unite the Venezuelan students at the University of Miami and to represent the rich and diverse Venezuelan culture through a broad variety of activities.
United Black Students Email: unitedblackstudentsum@gmail.com www. miami.edu/studorgs/ubs Dedicated to promoting Black culture and unity, United Black Students provides numerous outlets for student involvement, academic growth, social networking, and excellence. This year’s theme is “Bonding Our Ties from Within”.
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graduate fields of study. Purpose is to unite with collegiate faculties and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education.
Health & Wellness A Week For Life
Mortar Board National College Honor Society
Email: aweek4life@yahoo.com Educates about issues related to HIV/ AIDS, by promoting the appreciation of life through a week of diverse programming which encourages students to reduce at-risk behaviors by making positive choices.
Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) www.miami.edu/pier21 Assists and supports Greek chapters in their proactive efforts to keep their members safe and healthy.
No Zebras: Canes Against Sexual Assault Spreads awareness about the issue of sexual assault and educate the University of Miami community about the resources available to survivors in Coral Gables.
Student Awareness for Eating Disorders (SAFE D) Raises awareness and informs the Miami community on the problems that eating disorders create and to promote healthier and safer alternatives to creating a positive body image for students affected by an eating disorder.
University of Miami Promoting Alcohol Responsibility to You (UPARTY) Email: bacchus@miami.edu www6.miami.edu/pier21/peered/bacchus/ Promotes healthy lifestyles and responsible decision making with regards to alcohol and other drugs.
VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood Email: voxumiami@hotmail.com Vox works with Planned Parenthood to help raise awareness about sexual health and reproductive rights. Our main focus is on increasing awareness about sexual transmitted infections, emergency contraception, the right to choose, and sexual assault.
Honorary
Email: mortarboardum@gmail.com
Alpha Epsilon Delta Email: alphaepsilondelta.studorg@miami.edu www.miami.edu/studorgs/aed Encourages excellence in premedical scholarship, service, and leadership, while stimulating an appreciation of the importance of premedical education in the study of medicine.
Alpha Kappa Psi http://www.akpsimiami.com/ Fosters scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts, and finance, educates the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein.
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Recognizes exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service in individuals who also demonstrate good character, both moral and ethical, citizenship, cooperation, courtesy, modesty, and humility.
Omicron Delta Kappa Email: odk.umiami@gmail.com www6.miami.edu/studorgs/odk Recognizes individuals who have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate activities, encourages them to continue along this line, and inspires others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.
Phi Sigma Pi National Co-Ed Honor Fraternity http://phisigmapi.org
An honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its activities shall be designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interpretations among students of the life sciences.
A co-educational fraternity open to undergraduate students attending fouryear colleges and universities throughout the United States. Our purpose is to bring together some of the brightest and most motivated students on campus and work together in a spirit of excellence to encourage three ideals: leadership, scholarship, and fellowship.
Chi Epsilon
Pi Sigma Alpha
Email: chiepsilonmiami@gmail.com www.chi-epsilon.org
www.apsanet.org
Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering fraternity for students who exhibit exemplary scholarship, character, practicality, and sociability.
Chi Epsilon Pi Meteorological Honor Society Email: chipi.studorg@miami.edu Recognizes both graduate and undergraduate students with exemplar scholastic ability, primarily in the field of meteorology.
Golden Key International Honor Society Email: umgoldenkey@yahoo.com Recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence in all under-
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Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States.
Psi Chi Encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in scholarship o the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Rho Rho Rho Email: rhorhorho@bio.miami.edu http://penguin.bio.miami.edu/rhorhorho Recognizes scholarship in Marine and Atmospheric sciences; promotes awareness and aid in the preservation of marine and terrestrial environments.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon Establishes and recognizes scholarship and professionalism in the Earth Sciences. Promotes the scholastic, scientific, and professional advancement of its members and develops relationships of friendship and assistance among colleges and universities that are devoted to the advancement of the Earth Sciences.
Media Canes International Email: canesinternational@gmail.com canesinternational.blogspot.com Connects the global community to the University of Miami through the examination, reflection and integration of International Studies with the distribution of a journal. Provides students with a single comprehensive resource that consolidates information from the Department of International Studies, the University of Miami community as a whole and media dealing with international studies.
Distraction Magazine Email: h.carney1@umiami.edu www.distractionmagazine.com The magazine of the students of the University of Miami that defines the culture of UM’s student body. This publication serves as an entertaining and insightful “Distraction” to the daily stress of college life and features new trends in music, fashion, art, entertainment and student interests.
Performance
Hammond Butler Inspirational SalsaCraze Concert Choir miami_icc@yahoo.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/icc The University of Miami’s premier gospel choir. We enjoy raising our voices in praise to God, fellowship with other believers on campus and ministering to the UM community and the world through our gifts of song, music, and dance!
Hurricane Bhangra is one of University of Miami’s Indian, cultural folkdance teams. We strive to spread awareness of the art of bhangra, a form of energetic folk-dance, on the UM campus and the greater Miami community through participating in various events.
KAOS Brings hip-hop dance styles to the University of Miami community and the greater Miami area through high-energy dance performance.
Promotes interests in Radio, Television, and Motion Picture Industries. Promotes excellence, provide opportunities for leadership, provide exposure to the telecommunication industries, assists career preparation, and provides opportunities for the development of members through advanced media education programs at local, district, regional, and national levels.
Email: miamiballroom@gmail.com. www.miamiballroom.org
WVUM
Email: mmat.studorg@miami.edu
WVUM 90.5FM is an award-winning radio station broadcasting out of the University of Miami. Reaching Miami-Dade in its radius, WVUM is a Miami Radio Station broadcasting an alternative sound in Music, News and Sports Broadcasting.
Email: salsacraze@gmail.com www.salsacraze.org Promotes the awareness of salsa dancing through education, practice, performance, and competition at the collegiate level.
Swing U Email: swingumiami@gmail.com Provides a safe, comfortable environment to teach and learn the extensive realm of Swing Dancing.
Hurricane Bhangra
National Broadcasting Society Miami Ballroom
Email: gm@wvum.org http://wvum.org/
instills in all people an awareness of music’s important role in the enrichment of the human spirit.
Offers a curriculum of ballroom dancing lessons, instructional workshops, and a venue for social dancing on and off the University of Miami campus.
Miami Motion Provides a student dance organization for experienced dancers in more traditional areas of dance such as Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Lyrical.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia www.sinfonia.org Promotes the highest standards of creativity, performance, education, and research in music on campus, develops and encourages loyalty to the Alma Mater, and
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Professional Ad Group Email: umadgroup@gmail.com Provides and promotes a better understanding of the functions of advertising and its values in addition to stimulating and encouraging advertising professionalism through advertising education.
Alpha Mu Music Therapy Club Promotes professional standards in the field of music therapy, and educates students and the community about the music therapy profession.
American Marketing Association An international professional society of individual members with an interest in the practice, study, and teaching of marketing. Creates a professional environment by which its members can grow, mature, and develop better understanding and appreciation of marketing problems.
American Medical Student Association Email: amsa@miami.edu http://amsaofumiami.webs.com/ Provides an environment that supports the creative ideas of physicians-in-training and all pre-health students.
American Society of Civil Engineers
Emerging Green Builders (EGB)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Email: asce.studorg@miami.edu
www.umgreen.com
Enhances the quality of life worldwide by advancing professional knowledge and improving the practice of civil engineering.
Integrates students and professionals into the green building movement, a movement which promotes the design and construction of buildings that are environmentally sensitive.
Encourages students to assume roles of leadership in the public and private sectors, such as in school, at the workplace, and in the community, by preparing them with the necessary academic, entrepreneurial, and organizational skills, and to connect students to one another in personal, academic, and pre-professional support systems.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers http://umasme.org Serves the community, industry and government by encouraging the development of new technologies and finding solutions to the problems of an increasingly global technological society.
American Society of Pre-Dental Students Email: umpredental@gmail.com www.umpredental.org Encourages excellence in pre-dental scholarship, educates and familiarizes interested students with the dental profession, helps prepare pre
Biomedical Engineering Society Email:umiamibmes@gmail.com Encourages the development, dissemination, integration, and utilization of knowledge in biomedical engineering.
Black Nursing Students Association Email: umbnsa@yahoo.com Provides students the opportunity to become involved with the issues and services relevant to the health and welfare of the community at large.
Delta Sigma Pi Fosters the study of business in universities; encourages scholarship, social activity, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promotes closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce and furthers a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Email: EWBMiami.StudOrg@miami.edu EWB partners with professionals and developing countries to implement sustainable solutions to engineering problems. Examples of projects include supplying a community with a clean water source, renovating classrooms with electricity, and building school houses.
Entrepreneurs Association Email: Entrepreneur@sba.miami.edu Better prepares its members in starting, expanding, managing, and selling a business. The organization serves also as a forum for individuals with complementary skills sets to increase and enhance entrepreneurial activity in the UM community.
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Hurricane Athletic Training Students www.education.miami.edu/AthleticTraining Encourages athletic training students to work as a team in order to promote higher academic achievement and personal and professional development in the area of sports medicine.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Email: um.ieee@gmail.com www.umieee.org Informs the student branch about the theory and practice of all aspects of electrical engineering, electronics, radio, and promotes the furtherance of the professional development of the students.
Florida Collegiate Music Educators National Conference Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Gives members the opportunity for professional development as well as acquainting students with the privileges and responsibilities of the music education profession.
Future Black Communication Professionals Email: um.fbcp@gmail.com Brings cohesion among communication students dedicated to truth and excellence in all communication professions, and provides a venue for professional enrichment in future communication endeavors.
Health Science Student Association Email: hssa.studorg@miami.edu Motivates and provides general guidance to health-related students. This organization will unify students in the several professional tracks offered by the School of Nursing and Health Studies, and serve as a foundation for further success in future health-related fields.
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Email: um_maps@yahoo.com www.freewebs.com/umaps/index.htm Develops programs for students entering health related professions and raises health career interests of minority/disadvantaged students.
Minority Women in Medicine Email: umiami.mwm@gmail.com www.freewebs.com/minoritywomeninmedicine Functions as a platform for all who are pursuing a health-related career, primarily to accumulate and provide advice on being successful in these goals, but also broadly to explore every facet of medicine, including through enthusiastic discussions on current health topics, informative and engaging seminars hosted by professionals in the field, and entertaining and educational health-related events for the campus at large.
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Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Legal Society
University of Miami Society of Composers
Email: meisa.um@gmail.com www.meisa.org
Email: padmiami@hotmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/pad
umsci@yahoo.com
A music industry networking organization designed for both those interested in working in the music industry and music loves to network and get involved with music related events in Miami.
Promotes interest in the legal profession by exposing students, from all fields of study, to mock trial competitions, law school events, and guest speakers.
National Society of Black Engineers Email: umnsbe.studorg@miami.edu www.miami.edu/umnsbe Develops programs designed to assist in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of Blacks and other minorities in engineering.
Email: umswe.studorg@miami.edu
Email: umphide@gmail.com
Empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity creates physicians of integrity with a life-long commitment to our guiding principles of philanthropy, deity, and education through fellowship, service, mentoring, and formal training in leadership, science, and ethics.
Promotes the advancement of Hispanics in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) fields.
Aids in the preparation of nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities and to facilitate their college career at the University of Miami.
Strictly Business
Physical Therapy Students Association
Email: umprevets@gmail.com Provides academic guidance, volunteer opportunities, and application advice for prevet students preparing for veterinary school. Participates in fundraising and awareness events to help local pet adoption and anticruelt organizations.
Pre-Law Advisory Club Email: umplac@gmail.com
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Email: shpe.studorg@umiami.edu www.miami.edu/studorgs/umshpe
Email: umnsa.studorg@miami.edu
Pre-Veterinary Society
Society of Women Engineers
Phi Delta Epsilon
Nursing Student Association
Fosters unity amongst students aspiring to pursue a career in physical therapy while expanding the knowledge of students preparing for post graduate studies and the scope of physical therapy in general.
Gives realistic and creative insight to student composers into the professional world of music.
Public Relations Student Society of America Email: umprssa@gmail.com www.umprssa.wordpress.com Enhances members knowledge of public relations and provides access to professional development opportunities, and serves the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals.
Sigma Alpha Iota www.sigmaalphaiota.org Recognizes the contributions of women in all fields of music, celebrates music through quality performances, and provides community outreach through music.
Provides information on law related activities and events including internships, law schools, and test prep, along with various speakers to establish a better informed pre-law student.
Examines the various careers available to business majors by providing seminars, lecturers, and internships. Networking opportunities with UM alumni and local businesspeople provide new insights and greater understanding of life after graduation.
Student Association of Fashion Professionals Promotes business awareness in the fashion industry and provides University of Miami students with career opportunities and benefits within the fashion industry.
UM Mock Trial Fosters interest and growth in the fields of litigation and trial advocacy, provides a unique, learning-through-doing experience in the aforementioned fields.
UM Robotics UM Robotics engages in the process of designing and building robots to be entered in specialized competitions, for the purpose of learning and acquiring practical experience in the fields of electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as to represent the University in competitions.
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University of Miami Model United Nations
Episcopal Students Organization
Educates students on effective debating techniques, encourages members to participate in debating panels, and creates United Nations awareness on campus. In addition, Model UN will strive to help members improve their public speaking skills, debate strategies, and leadership roles, emphasize the importance of knowledge about political stances or situations in other nations, and foster relationships with other organizations.
Email: fcorbishley@umiami.edu www.miami.edu/chaplains Unites students of all faiths as well as those of the Episcopal Church in order to learn about and appreciate this religion in a friendly atmosphere.
Campus Crusade for Christ
University Christian Fellowship Hindu Students Council Email: umhsc@yahoo.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/hsc Educates and promotes the Hindu culture and spiritual heritage.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Encourages interested students to consider the merit, worth and value of Christianity and provide ongoing programs of leadership and character development.
An organization of students who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord; growing in love for God, God’s word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world through spiritual, intellectual, physical and social pursuits.
Catholic Student Association
Jews and Muslims
Email: campus@saintaugustinechurch.org http://saintaugustinechurch.org
Focuses on “bridging the divide” between Jews and Muslims on campus and within our respective communities. All faiths are always welcome!
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Fosters the spiritual, intellectual, and social interests of UM students in the Roman Catholic tradition. In addition, the organization will gather interested students to pray, learn, share and live the Catholic faith in spiritual, educational, social, and service activities.
Chabad Student Organization Provides Jewish education, ritual, and social activities based on Jewish Orthodox laws and Chabad rituals and customs.
Promotes knowledge and understanding of the world’s religions and cultures and the interrelation between the two.
Promotes awareness about the Buddhist lifestyle through the philosophies of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism as practiced by Soka Gakkai International (SGI).
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Religious
Society for the Study of Religions and Cultures
SOKA Buddhist
University of Miami Collegiate Chapter Of Music Teachers National Association Enhances students’ studies by providing educational, musical, social, and professional experiences, acquaints students with professional opportunities, and develops leadership skills and community involvement.
students and those interested in the Orthodox Christian Church to become more fully acquainted with and informed about the Orthodox heritage.
Muslim Students of the University of Miami Email: msofum@gmail.com Perform Religious duties and propagate Islamic teaching (Da’wah) only as it applies to the creed (‘aqeeda) of Islam.
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Email: ocf.studorg@miami.edu Nurtures and strengthens love for Jesus Christ and His Church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life and to offer an opportunity for Orthodox Christian
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www.umchristianfellowship.blogspot.com Provides opportunities for Christian fellowship, discipleship, worship, witness, and counsel to the University of Miami community.
Service Alpha Phi Omega Email: umalphaphiomega@gmail.com A national, co-ed service fraternity that has set the standard for college campusbased volunteerism since 1925. We have active chapters on over 350 campuses, and we strive to help each individual member develop leadership skills and experience, friendship on multiple levels, and service to others. umalphaphiomega@gmail.com.
Alternative Beaks Email: umalternativebreaks@gmail.com www6.miami.edu/studorgs/umab/umab.html Provides a meaningful and enjoyable alternative break experience by immersing participants in a different way of life, challenging stereotypes, and providing immediate relief with a potential for longterm solutions, in order to foster a life-long commitment to social action.
Amnesty International Club
Dance Marathon
Email: amnestyinternationalum@gmail.com
Email: umiamidm@gmail.com
Unites concerned students who are interested in protecting and spreading awareness throughout campus and the community of our rights as humans, as well as our responsibilities towards each other and the environment. Students are encouraged to come to meetings and share stories, ideas, opinions, and initiatives that they are a part of relating to corporate and government responsibility, climate rights, human trafficking, slavery and a myriad of other contemporary issues in our world.
Plans a philanthropic event, whose goal is to provide financial and emotional support to families and children of Miami Children’s Hospital, which is a facet of the Children’s Miracle Network.
Association for the Awareness of Blood Cancers (AABC)
FUNDAY Email: fundayatum@gmail.com Incorporates students with mentally handicapped citizens from around the greater Miami area, and treat them to a day of various events.
Habitat for Humanity
Email: AABCofUMiami@gmail.com
Email: habitatforhumanityum@gmail.com
Educates individuals about blood cancers, performs direct community service related to cancer, and fund-raises towards research for cures. This organization is meant not simply to educate, but also to empower, encourage, and to help save lives.
Habitat for Humanity UM helps Habitat for Humanity International spread awareness, Habitat for Humanity Greater Miami raise money to build homes, and volunteer to helping low-income families gain affordable housing.
Best Buddies
IgKnite
Creates mutually enriching friendships and enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships with college student volunteers.
IgKnite is a student group of the University of Miami, School of Communication, Knight Center for International Media. We work to unite all students for the common goal of shedding light on international issues of global significance as outlined in the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to rehabilitate the world’s population in need.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kids and Culture
Email: um_bestbuddies@yahoo.com http://bestbuddiesonline.org/
Email: umbbbs@yahoo.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/bbbs Acts as mentors for children enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. As concerned members of the community, we recognize a great need for mentors, role models and volunteers in the area. Therefore, our focus is on providing a ‘Big’ for children from single parent families.
Brothers Overcoming Negativity and Destruction (B.O.N.D.) Email: BROTHERSBOND@gmail.com
Through workshops and campus visits, Kids and Culture works with Miami Dade youth to show that College is Attainable, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.
Marine Mammal Stranding Team Email: mmstcanes@gmail.com Aids in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of stranded marine mammals in the Southeast Florida region. Promotes awareness about marine animals to the university and community through events and fundraisers.
National Gandhi Day of Service Email: umgandhiday@gmail.com www.miami.edu/leadandserve The largest day of service brings together a diverse group of volunteers to volunteer at a wide variety of sites in the Miami area.
One in a Million Email: oneinamillionum@gmail.com Stimulates awareness of and provides information about rare genetic disorders throughout the University and the community at large.
Project Sunshine www.freewebs.com/umprojectsunshine/ Gives students the opportunity to volunteer with children who have medical disabilities and illnesses and distract them from the monotony of the hospital by playing games, reading, doing arts and crafts or just keeping them company.
Relay For Life Email: umiamirelay@gmail.com Fights cancer by volunteering for, instating, and supporting, programs of the American Cancer Society.
Rotaract Club
LINK Email: Link.studorg@miami.edu www.thevolunteerlink.com LINK provides a wide variety of service opportunities to the University of Miami student body, cultivating leadership development and civic responsibility in students as well as making an impact on our neighboring community and the world at large by helping worthy causes.
Self-empowerment and self-education of minority males in all aspects of student life; establishs leadership, provides political, and social change on the University of Miami campus.
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Email: rotaracmiami@gmail.com RotaractUM.org Provides an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, address the physical and social needs of their communities, and promotes better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.
Students for Equality (S4E)
CommUnity Garden
Initiates and supports social change and unifies elements of support in order to protect and propagate civil liberties for marginalized groups. Using grassroots methods, Students for Equality strives to encourage the equitable treatment of individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race or religion.
Engages students from all areas of the University to develop a sustainable, educational, and visually impressive garden on campus.
Council for Democracy
Students Together Ending Poverty (STEP)
A non-partisan, non-ideological student run political organization dedicated to nurturing a neutral public forum in which sociopolitical ideas can be discussed and their merits debated.
Email: stepmiami@miami.edu www.miami.edu/studorgs/step
Earth Alert
Promotes education and awareness of poverty issues on campus and throughout the community to make a difference through thoughtful action and meaningful service, and to initiate positive change.
www.miami.edu/studorgs/earthalert
WishGranters (UWish) Increases awareness of the Make-AWish Foundation’s mission and provides opportunities for students to grant a wish for a child at least once a year.
Yellow Rose Society yellowrosesociety@miami.edu www.envibrance.com/yrs Focuses on awareness of female issues through community outreach, education, enlightenment and empowerment of minority women on campus and in the community.
Promotes greater awareness of global environmental issues and devotes time to become involved in alleviating environmental hazards facing our campus and other areas of interest.
Eco Forum Brings together interested parties to address environmental and recycling programs, policies, and reforms both at the University of Miami and in the community.
Florida Water and Environment Association Email: umfwea.studorg@miami.edu Reaches out to Environmental and Civil engineering students, with a focus on research, education, and professionalism.
Oxfam Club
If you’re interested in human rights, CAUSA is a great way to get involved and help young people just like you get through daily life in a an oppressive country. CAUSA will introduce you to not only to one of the hottest political issues affecting our world today, but also to the local Miami Cuban community. Do you need to be Cuban to join? Of course not!
Surfriders Promotes student awareness and active involvement in the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. The Surfrider Club accomplishes this through conservation, activism, research, and education.
Sustainable U Email: sustainableu@gmail.com
Raises awareness and empower students to create real and lasting changes for child soldiers facing dire circumstances throughout the world.
CAUSA: Students United for a Free CUBA
Students Toward a New Democracy seeks to unify all factions of the Progressive school of through. They strive to integrate the efforts of existing groups with the surrounding community, increase membership, and involve university staff in an effort to bring organization and momentum to our mutual goals.
Email: surfriderum@gmail.com
Invisible Children
Social Action
Students Toward a New Democracy
Supports the mission and campaigns of Oxfam America, an international humanitarian organization. Our goal as an on-campus organization is to draw attention to the problem of global poverty, and provide students and faculty with opportunities to get involvement.
Respect Life
Advocates environmental awareness and sustainable practices through educational field trips and service projects while providing a fun and exciting atmosphere for making new friends and obtaining knowledge about the environment.
UM College Republicans Email: umcollegerepublicans@hotmail.com www.umcollegerepublicans.org Promotes the platform and candidates of the Republican Party and provides a means of obtaining a practical political education.
UM Young Democrats Email: umiamidems@gmail.com Pursues the ideas of liberty, justice, and freedom for all regardless of race, religion, or sex through support of the Democratic Party and its ideas, ideals, and candidates.
Special Interests Anime Club
Email: umrespectlife@yahoo.com
Email: a.bousalis@umiami.edu www.umanimeclub.webs.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/anime
Educates students about prenatal development, abortion, and other life issues, promotes alternatives to abortion, and unites pro-life students of all faiths and backgrounds.
Spreads awareness of anime among the interested members as well as broadens the understanding of the genre and related culture through discussions, viewing, and social events.
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Association of Commuter Students Email: acssecretary@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/acs UC 207 ACS associates itself to meet the practical, social, informational, and advocacy needs of commuter students.
Canes Outdoor Recreation Programs Email: umiamicorps@gmail.com We provide the University of Miami community with opportunities to learn about and explore the rich and diverse natural world of South Florida and beyond through outdoor recreation.
Classics Club Email: classicsclubum@gmail.um www.as.miami.edu/classics/club Promotes cooperation between faculty and students, enriches the study of Classics at the University of Miami, fosters a spirit of fellowship among students interested in the Classics, and creates a forum for the open discussion of ideas concerning Classical Antiquity.
Random Acts of Kindness umrakmail@yahoo.com Fosters a more productive university environment by spreading friendliness and warmth to the student body through simple activities, big and small, that make people feel good and do not necessitate reward.
Secular Humanists, Atheists, and Agnostics for Reason, Knowledge, and Science Provides a forum for likeminded individuals to discuss and develop secular world views and to socialize.
SpectrUM
Federation of Club Sports
glbc.studorg@miami.edu www.miami.edu/spectrum
www.miami.edu/index.php/wellness_center
Fosters pride through education, awareness, advocacy, and involvement; and provides support for all members.
Umbrella Association of Greek Letter Organizations www.miami.edu/greeklife Serves as a representative to the Interfraternity Council, the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., and the Panhellenic Association, and promotes the interests of all social Greek fraternities and sororities at the University of Miami.
Council of International Students & Organizations E-mail: coiso.studorg@miami.edu www.coiso.com Promotes and defends the interests of all international students and international student organizations, and integrates the international students with campus life and the community through cultural, social and educational activities. Assists all international students and organizations on campus in coordinating and harmonizing their campus activities.
Engineering Advisory Board (EAB) Email: umeab@studorgs.miami.edu Fosters cooperation and communication among the College of Engineering Student body, student organizations, the College of Engineering administration, alumni and the industry.
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Establishes and administers activities, which will promote student involvement in sport and recreation interest clubs. The FCS shall act as a unifying force between existing clubs and shall encourage and foster the development of new clubs to suit the needs of the student body.
Student Health Advisory Committee http://um.collegiatelink.net/Community?action=get OrgHome&orgID=11539 Implements programs to promote healthy living for students, acts as a liaison between the Student Health Center and the student body, and fosters collaboration between all pre-health organizations
in the residential colleges. CSI also offers advising, support and leadership opportunities for both commuter and off-campus students (previously lived on-campus) within the department and encourages our students to fully engage within the institution.
Department of Orientation & Commuter Student Involvement Orientation
Great Start
Brian M. Orefice, Ph.D., Director Carrie Brunt Whiteside, Assistant Director Whitten University Center, Room 236 305-284-5646 orientation@miami.edu www.miami.edu/orientation
305-284-5646 greatstart@miami.edu www.miami.edu/greatstart
A student run overnight pre-orientation program designed to promote and emphasize college adjustment and campus involvement opportunities. The program’s goal is to help you feel like a part of the University and give you a chance to meet other commuter students. Students who participated in Great Start have said the program greatly contributed to a positive transition from high school to college.
Do you remember when you were a new student at UM? If you want to make a difference to new students, meet new people, have fun, and get involved, join the orientation staff. New Student Orientation is a 6-day program designed to provide new students with helpful information and resources that assist them in making a smooth transition to life at the University of Miami. Applications are available for Program Coordinators and Orientation Leaders in the fall semester and for Orientation Fellows in the spring semester.
Commuter Assistant (CA) Program 305-284-5646 csi@miami.edu www.miami.edu/csi
Program Coordinators (PCs)
The CA program works to establish a support system for incoming first-year commuter students as they transition into the University of Miami. CAs facilitate educational programs and support First-Year Experience programs that assist in first-year commuter students’ academic and social integration into the University of Miami community.
PCs assist the orientation professional staff with the planning and coordination of the entire fall and spring Orientation programs. This is a year-round position and requires a considerable time commitment.
Orientation Leaders (OLs)
Association of Commuter Students (ACS)
OLs are responsible for assisting Program Coordinators during the Orientation program and overseeing a group of Orientation Fellows. Orientation Leaders serve as a part of a Steering Committee that is responsible for planning Orientation events and also as staff for Spring Orientation.
Jennifer Del Toro, President Carrie Brunt Whiteside, Advisor Whitten University Center, Room 207 305-284-2962 ACSsecretary@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/acs
Orientation Fellows (OFs) OFs are responsible for facilitating a group of new students during the week of New Student Orientation. This involves participation in all scheduled events and programs. OFs must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be available for training both in the spring and fall for the Fall Orientation.
A student organization for and about commuter students. It is dedicated to extending the comfort of living on campus to the commuter student population. Our office is set to give you that home away from home feeling with couches, a refrigerator, microwave, and friends. ACS provides commuter students with opportunities for involvement on campus both within the organization and Student Life. Commuters…our home is where “U” are!
Commuter Student Involvement Brian M. Orefice, Ph.D., Director Carrie Brunt Whiteside, Assistant Director Whitten University Center, Room 236 305-284-5646 csi@miami.edu www.miami.edu/csi
The Department of Commuter Student Involvement (CSI) provides commuter students (living at home with their parents) with opportunities for academic and social integration that resemble those provided to students living on-campus
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and work 10-12 hours per week to support the University’s Academic Mission as active role models who assist first year students successfully transition to UM through facilitating educational and academic experiences and initiatives, nurturing students, creating opportunities for the development of knowledge, and providing leadership to their community and beyond. They are committed to excellence and represent the diversity of our University of Miami family.
Housing & Residential Life Department of Housing & Residential Life Eaton, Suite #153 1211 Dickinson Drive 305-284-4505 housing@miami.edu www.miami.edu/housing
AF candidates should be undergraduate students who are:
Become a Resident Assistant!
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Resident Assistants (RAs) are full-time undergraduate student leaders employed by the Department of Housing and Residential Life. These student leaders live in one of five Residential Colleges or University Village and work as part of a staff team in order to create a positive living and learning environment. Some of a Resident Assistant’s primary responsibilities include serving as a role model, resource, community builder, leader, programmer, and policy enforcer. RAs report directly to the Area Director (AD).
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To become an AF, a student must have attended the University of Miami for a minimum of one semester, maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 3.00 or better, and not be on strict of final disciplinary probation. AF applications are available at the beginning of January each year and must complete the application by the deadline indicated. AF candidates participate in an individual & group interview process with current residential college faculty and university staff and administrators. AF appointments are for one academic year and are renewed based on job performance.
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High energy leaders who can motivate first-year students to explore academic opportunities Positive role models for other students Actively engaged in activities provided by the University Schools and Colleges Academically focused and motivated Knowledgeable about the University of Miami and its academic resources Excellent communicators and leaders
Know the residents in his or her community Advise residents on a variety of topics Facilitate activities and programs that enhance community and meet residents’ personal and academic needs Be a role model Be knowledgeable about various campus resources available to students Prepare the Residential Colleges and University Village for Fall and Spring opening, assist with orienting new students to UM, provide information and resources to residents Respond to crisis and emergency situations & help to resolve conflicts Create a safe, secure, and inclusive environment where students can pursue their studies and interests
Become a Desk Assistant! Desk Assistants (DAs) are part-time student employees who are responsible for the organization and management of the front desk operation of a Residential College or University Village. DAs should be able to interact with a variety of student, faculty, and staff personalities with patience, initiative, customer service, and an ability to think quickly. DAs must possess a high degree of integrity and display continuous commitment toward customer service and the responsibilities of the DA position. Desk Assistant responsibilities consist of the following:
To become an RA, you must have attended the University of Miami for a minimum of one semester, maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.75 or better, and not have a record of Strict or Final Disciplinary Probation. RA applications are typically available at the beginning of the Spring semester each year and candidates must complete the application by the deadline indicated. RA candidates participate in a group and individual interview process with current staff and faculty from a Residential College or University Village. RA appointments are for one academic year and are renewed based on job performance.
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Greet students, staff and guests Act as resource person to students, staff and guests Answer telephones promptly and maintain accurate messages Assist with emergency procedures Assist with a variety of administrative tasks Role model University values and service Attend all training sessions and staff meetings Other tasks as assigned by the AA or AD
All Desk Assistants are supervised by the Administrative Assistant and Area Director.
Being an RA is an opportunity to provide leadership and make an impact and a difference in the lives of students!
To apply for a DA position, see your Area Director. If you are interested in assisting fellow students, consider applying for a Desk Assistant position with the Department of Housing and Residential Life. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. Your work assignment is flexible enough to accommodate your academic schedule.
Become an Academic Fellow! Academic Fellows (AFs) are upper class students who live in Hecht, Stanford, and Mahoney Residential Colleges 21
Become a Security Assistant!
Join College Council!
Security Assistants (SAs) are part-time student employees who are responsible for the nighttime security operations of the Residential Colleges. Hours of operation are from 9:45 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. nightly. SAs typically work one to two nights per week (10-20 hours), but the schedule is flexible enough to allow students to work nearly as much or as little as they so desire. A mandatory minimum of one full shift (10 hours) per week is required upon accepting employment. The basic function of a security assistant is to screen individuals entering the residential colleges overnight, verifying residency, registering guests, and responding to emergencies. Other responsibilities include:
Become a student leader by taking an active role in the Residential College that you live in. Help plan programs, participate in community service, enhance your leadership skills, and make new friends! Residential College Councils give you the opportunity to work with Resident Assistants, Area Directors, Assistant Area Directors, faculty, and other students in order to represent the needs of the students of your community. Ask your RA about participating or check with your Residential College front desk.
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For more information on any of these involvement opportunities, please visit our website at www.miami.edu/housing or call our office at (305) 284-4505.
Monitoring the fire alarm Answering the telephone Maintain order in lobbies Assist in emergency situations Document nightly activities Provide information in a customer-service oriented role
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To apply for a security assistant position, watch for hiring notices in your residential college, in the Miami Hurricane student newspaper, online in myUM, or you may also visit the Department of Housing and Residential Life in Eaton Residential College, Suite 153. Hiring is typically conducted twice per year, once per semester, during the months of October/November in the fall and March/April in the spring. Applicants for the security assistant position are required to submit to a thorough background check, including, but not limited to, criminal history checks, verification of references and past employment history, and a University discipline record check.
Join the Conference Housing Team! During the summer months, the Department of Housing and Residential Life provides conference housing to a number of University-affiliated programs, camps, etc. Working with these groups are Conference Hosts as well as Conference Managers—both positions assist these summer guests with their check-in and room accommodations as well as with questions about the campus & South Florida. Applications for conference housing positions are typically available in February with hiring decisions made prior to spring break each year—prior experience working in a customer service-oriented or conference/camp position is helpful but not required. For more information, check out the Housing and Residential Life website at www.miami.edu/ housing.
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Student Organizations
Multicultural Student Affairs
Alliance of Latin American Students (A.L.A.S) Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee Black Awareness Month Committee Hispanic Heritage Month Committee Filipino Student Association Future Black Communication Professionals Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee Organization for Jamaican Unity Native American Programming Board Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. United Dominican Students Association United Black Students
Renée Dickens Callan, Director Luz Paniagua, Assistant Director 5604 Merrick Drive Student Services Building, Suite 21-P 305-284-2855 multicultural.studentaffairs@miami.edu www.miami.edu/msa
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs provides guidance and support to ethnically diverse students at the University of Miami. The office coordinates a variety of programs and services to enhance students’ cultural, educational and personal development. Our staff is committed to helping all students achieve their academic goals.
Services Advocacy Advising (academic and co-curricular) Book loan program Computer lab Free local faxes (Must show Cane I.D) Photocopies (minimal charge) Referral services Resource library with scholarship and internship opportunities Urban Access Guide UNITY Newsletter
Programs Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Black Awareness Month Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Finals Fiesta Hispanic Heritage Month Horizons Pre-Orientation Life Skills Leadership Program MSA Open House MSA Roundtable Native American Month Senior Mwambo Student Success Series United Way/Kaplan Test Prep UNITY Roundtable Consortium WWMA/Black Alumni Society – Student Scholarship Banquet
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SLC Affiliated Service and Advocacy Student Organizations & Programming Boards:
The William R. Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development (SLC)
A Week for Life (AW4L) Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Amnesty International Association for the Awareness of Blood Cancers Be the Change: National Gandhi Day of Service (NGDOS) Best Buddies Big Brothers Big Sisters Camp Kesem Canes Emergency Response Team (CERT) Canes Outdoor Recreation Programs (CORPs) Earth Alert FunDay Greenpeace UM Holiday Hope Tree Invisible Children Kids and Culture The Volunteer LINK Marine Mammal Stranding Team Miami Poverty Conference Motivated Youth No Zebras (Canes Against Sexual Assault) One in a Million Project Sunshine Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Rotaract Club of UM SpectrUM STRIVE Students Together Ending Poverty (STEP) Students Toward a New Democracy (STAND) Tunnel of Oppression UCare UM Alternative Breaks (UMAB) UM Dance Marathon UM Habitat for Humanity UM Relay for Life United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) Up ‘Til Dawn WishGranters Yellow Rose Society
Keith “Fletch” Fletcher, Director Franklin McCune, Assistant Director Taneisha Smith, Administrative Assistant Whitten University Center, Room 240 305-284-4483 leadandserve@miami.edu www.miami.edu/leadandserve
Volunteer Service The Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development, known as the “SLC,” actively promotes and provides for the inclusion of community service and civic engagement in every facet of the University experience. The SLC acts primarily as a clearinghouse for all service and leadership endeavors and strives to develop synergistic partnerships within the faculty, campus, and global community. The Center maintains communication with over 470 community agencies in South Florida and provides groups and individuals with both long and short term volunteer opportunities. There are 45-plus service and advocacy organizations, programming boards, and action committees affiliated with the SLC that address a range of social issues including but not limited to, hunger and homelessness, the environment, HIV/AIDS education, mentoring at-risk children, literacy, work with special citizens, worker justice and global equality. Groups also coordinate large campus events such as FunDay to work with special citizens and Relay for Life to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. These large scale events help to raise awareness about pertinent issues in the community and give a large portion of the student body the opportunity to serve others. Over 10+ annual days of service are coordinated through the SLC, including Orientation Outreach, Gandhi Day of Service, Hurricanes Help the Hometown, Greek Earth Day, and MLK Day of Service. Additionally, the SLC coordinates the Alternative Breaks Program (UMAB) and the ‘Canes Emergency Response Team (CERT). Through partnerships with community agencies and events coordinated by the SLC staff and student organizations, there are opportunities to volunteer and make a difference nearly every weekend! Any student wishing to participate in volunteer opportunities in the Greater Miami community can be placed with one of our 450+ community partners. Students can simply visit our office (UC240) and meet with one of our student volunteer placement assistants.
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Our Philosophy on Leadership
The phenomenal student leaders and staff within the SLC also plan a number of special events including Lead and Serve Week, Holiday Hope Tree gift drive, and the collection for the United Way, which is held annually at Sun Life Stadium during a home football game.
The Butler Center defines leadership as an inclusive, relational process of collaboration, commitment, and the act of engaging all parties in the realization of a shared vision. Strongly rooted in values and unafraid of controversy, leadership development is a life-long process heavily intertwined with service. Viewed through this multidimensional context, all individuals possess the capacity to develop as leaders.
In addition, the SLC promotes service-learning and civic engagement by actively encouraging faculty to infuse these concepts into their curriculum. The SLC actively establishes community contacts for these endeavors and will assist the faculty, student, or student organization in the creation of learning contracts, service agreements, and service event planning.
The SLC’s leadership philosophy and programs are based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. The model, as shown above, illustrates the development of an individual through self-knowledge (understanding one’s talents, values, and interests as it relates to the one’s capacity to provide effective leadership skills) and demonstrates the enhanced student learning related to leadership competence (the capacity to mobilize oneself and others to serve and work collaboratively); which will ultimately facilitate positive social change within a community or society. The model approaches leadership development from three different perspectives or levels: the individual, the group, and community or society. It incorporates 7 key values (the “7 C’s”): consciousness of self (aware of beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions that motivate one to take action), congruence (refers to thinking, feeling, and behaving with consistency and authenticity), commitment, collaboration, common purpose, controversy with civility (ability to respect and consider differences in opinions), and citizenship (working for positive change on behalf of others and community).
It is our hope that UM students develop into active citizens and social change agents, as illustrated by the “Spectrum of Service” model (see below). The model demonstrates the process of growth individuals experience as they are exposed to volunteering and becoming more aware of and educated about societal issues. Individuals begin as “members” of society who are not concerned with a personal role in societal problems and ideally develop into “active citizens,” or agents of change, who make the community a priority in their values and life choices.
Leadership Development Opportunities The SLC offers an array of leadership programs, development opportunities and resources to meet the needs of our diverse population of students by building on personal strengths and encouraging them to strive toward their unique potential while insisting on high standards from others.
Whether you are looking for an ongoing volunteer opportunity or a one time service experience as an individuals or group, please contact our office to learn more about the services and resources provided. Connecting U to the Community!
Lead and Serve Week is a week held annually in September where students are introduced to the ideas of volunteerism and leadership as well as informed of the programs, services, and opportunities through the Butler Center. Throughout this week, students are given the opportunity to interact directly with local non-profit agencies and find out what volunteer and/or internship opportunities they have available. Additionally, keynote speakers and student networking sessions are held throughout the week.
Leadership Development
The SLC serves as an inclusive, empowering and innovative body and seeks to afford students new opportunities to develop, enhance and cultivate leadership skills through curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular experiences. These outcome-driven opportunities will facilitate the development of character, conscience, civility, citizenship, and an appreciation of diversity, as well as individual and social responsibility. The SLC facilitates the self-actualization and creation of the person equipped to lead others and themselves in a global society.
Leadership Development Series (LDS) is a series of 5 week non-credit workshops that focus on specific topic or concept relating to leadership. LDS is designed to help students with all backgrounds of leadership experience, from the novice to the seasoned leader, there is always some new skill to be learned. Past LDS themes have been Personal Branding & Marketing, Strategic Leadership Communication, Managing Conflict & Change, StrengthsQuest, Social Identity, Community Leadership & Development. First Year U: Learning, Leadership & Community (FYU) is an innovative leadership initiative at the University of Miami- the first of its kind in terms of purpose and partner-
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Senior Reflections is a 5- week capstone seminar offered in the Spring which provides an opportunity for graduating students to reflect upon their past leadership roles and how the experiences have contributed to their development as well as bring closure to their college experience. The course was originally created by Dr. Patricia A. Whitely, the Vice President of Student Affairs.
ships. FYU, which runs from October through February, is designed to provide first-year students the opportunity to learn about leadership in non-traditional ways, make connections with faculty and explore Miami. The program looks to promote discourse that pushes beyond traditional paradigms of positional leadership and challenges students to take ownership over their holistic educational experience. The program is a mix of large group sessions on thematic topics and smaller, cohort-based experiences in the residential areas. Commuter students are paired with a residential college as well. Smaller discussions emphasize central themes such as diversity, leadership, owning your experience- all toward the common goal of responsible citizenship that capitalizes on translating what you have learned inside and outside the classroom into action. At the beginning of the spring semester participants will explore the community through “Experience Miami” trips.. The program begins with a kick-off event and concludes with a closing banquet. Participants are required to return to campus a week before the start of Spring semester classes for the outdoor adventure component to the program. The undergraduate academic fellows and commuter assistants provide additional support, resources and opportunities for the participants in the program.
The SLC also coordinates the S.T.R.I.V.E (Serving Together Reaching Integrity, Values & Engagement) Community, a premiere service and leadership program at UM. S.T.R.I.V.E. is a living and learning community and Special Interest Housing floor housed in Eaton Residential College, with all upperclassmen members living on the same floor. S.T.R.I.V.E. members engage directly with the community through service events planned by S.T.R.I.V.E. members. Additionally, S.T.R.I.V.E. members go through a leadership development program designed to help them develop themselves as stronger and more able leaders. Selected students commit to a lifestyle of a number of service and leadership hours and a mentoring relationship. Additionally, S.T.R.I.V.E. students participate in weekly group house meetings in which speakers from the UM and local community are invited to share their experiences and their expertise. Upperclassmen members live in the S.T.R.I.V.E. Community housed in Eaton Residential College, while freshmen members live in the freshman residential colleges.
I.M.P.A.C.T. (Individuals Maximizing Potential And Creating Tomorrows) is a leadership immersion experience on campus occurring in the Fall, typically during Fall Break. During I.M.P.A.C.T., a carefully selected cohort of emerging and established leaders are taken for a leadership retreat, where they are exposed to an intense curriculum and divided into workgroups to tackle new initiatives. Fall 2010 I.M.P.A.C.T. participants and facilitators (upperclassmen) will be selected in early October through an application and interview process.
Service and Leadership Recognition Annually, students are recognized at the Celebration of Involvement Reception where annual campus-wide awards for service and leadership are presented including the Edward T. Foote II Award for Excellence in undergraduate leadership, the Vice President’s Award for Service, and Robert Bates Cole Award for Volunteer Leadership.
Leadership Summit is a one-day professional conference for UM students which increases awareness of real world leadership concepts and emphasizes the development of one’s leadership potential. Leadership Summit provides an opportunity for personal growth, knowledge acquisition, and skill development through keynote presentations and breakout sessions that focus on relevant issues students face as leaders at UM, in their communities, and in society. Facilitated by UM staff, faculty and local community leaders, the breakout sessions cover a wide variety of interest area tracks including: leadership development for emerging to advanced leaders; diversity; Greek life; student organization development; civic engagement and service; women and leadership; campus-wide programming; and student government. Whether seeking to develop or refine personal leadership skills, striving to strengthen a student organization, or simply looking to explore new concepts and gain insight from campus administrators and community leaders, Leadership Summit offers an invaluable, one-day conference experience for UM students. Additionally, Leadership Summit creates the opportunity for networking amongst emerging and established student leaders. There are several other ways to get involved with Leadership Summit including the Steering Committee and as a volunteer the day of the conference. The Steering Committee will be selected in Fall 2010 (application and interview process).
The Service and Leadership Center- A Vision of Change, A Challenge to Action…
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work cooperatively to promote the values of outstanding academic performance, community service, leadership development, and social development among members. While each of the four Greek umbrella organizations are historically comprised of specific membership, all students are welcome to join any of these Greek organizations regardless of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin. Greek organizations at the University of Miami welcome and encourage diversity among their membership.
Office of the Dean of Students Dr. Ricardo Hall, Dean of Students Building 21-E 305-284-5353 www.miami.edu/dean-students
The mission of the Dean of Students Office is to cultivate the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and ethical development of students by providing a broad range of programs, services, and experiences that create an optimal learning and living environment.
If you are interested in learning more about Greek life at UM, attend the informational sessions and activities throughout the Fall semester. Many fraternities and sororities actively recruit new members in the fall and in the spring semesters; however, some are limited as to when they are allowed to recruit new members.
Honor Council Dr. Ricardo Hall, Advisor Building 21-H 305-284-5354 www.miami.edu/honor-council
Interfraternity Council The governing body for the 12 men’s fraternities that hold membership in the North American Interfraternity Conference. This Fall there will be the colonization of a new chapter which will bring IFC to 13 men’s fraternities. The IFC Executive Board is made up of men from all chapters and is dedicated to improving the Greek community and fostering a sense of brotherhood between members of different fraternities.
The University of Miami Honor Code was established in 1986 to preserve the academic integrity of the student body, to encourage consistent ethical behavior among undergraduate students, and to foster a climate of fair competition. Twenty-nine undergraduate students, including at least one representative from each undergraduate school or college, serve on the Honor Council and are charged with education and adjudication matters related to academic integrity. Members investigate complaints, determine the facts given in a case and upon finding a violation, assess appropriate penalties. Honor Council members are selected each spring and serve for one academic year. Applications are available at the beginning of the spring semester.
IFC FRATERNITIES Alpha Epsilon Pi (ΑΕΠ) Alpha Sigma Phi (ΑΣΦ) Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ) Lambda Chi Alpha (ΛΧΑ) Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ) Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ) Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ) Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ) Sigma Alpha Mu (ΣΑΜ) Sigma Chi (ΣΧ) Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ) Zeta Beta Tau (ΖΒΤ) The new organization to be colonzing is Delta Lambda Phi (ΔΛΦ)
Alpha Lambda Delta: National Honor Society for First Year Students Dayle Wilson, Assistant Dean of Students, Advisor Building 21-H 305-284-5353
Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is an honor society for students who have maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA and are in the top 20% of their class during their first year or term of higher education. Eligible first year students are contacted by the Dean of Students Office at the beginning of each spring semester. UM ALD members enjoy opportunities to remain active during their college careers by serving as officers, attending chapter meetings, participating in community service activities and other on and off-campus initiatives. Additionally, a scholarship is awarded to an outstanding member during his/her junior year and the graduating senior with the highest GPA is recognized at the Honors Convocation.
Panhellenic Association The governing body for the 7 sororities on campus that hold membership in the National Panhellenic Conference. The PH Executive Board is made up of women from all chapters and is dedicated to improving the Greek community and fostering a sense of sisterhood between members of different sororities.
Greek Life Dr. Tony Lake, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Judicial Affairs Michelle M. Castro, Assistant Dean of Students and Coordinator for Greek Affairs Building 21-E 305-284-5353 www.miami.edu/greek-life
PH SORORITIES Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ) Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ) Delta Gamma (ΔΓ) Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ)
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Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ) Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ) Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ)
Increase awareness and commitment within the University community to create an environment in which a change in attitudes, behaviors, and use of substances is possible and participation in high-risk behaviors is reduced. You’ve Got CHOICES – Let Us Help You Make the Right Ones!
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. NPHC is the governing body for the 8 historically African American men’s fraternities and women’s sororities on campus. NPHC promotes awareness and unity among the Black Greeks on campus. NPHC FRATERNITIES Alpha Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ) Kappa Alpha Psi (ΚΑΨ) Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ) Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ)
UParty
NPHC SORORITIES Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΑΚΑ) Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ) Sigma Gamma Rho (ΣΓΡ) Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ)
UParty is a student group dedicated to educating the University community about alcohol and the dangers associated with high-risk alcohol consumption. UParty encourages students to Think BEFORE They Drink; supports low-risk alcohol consumption, designated driving, peer accountability and responsibility; and shows U how to party without alcohol and drug abuse. *Membership is open to all members of the University community*
GAMMA Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol GAMMA assists fraternity and sorority chapters in their proactive efforts to have an exciting social environment while keeping all members safe and healthy. These objectives shall be met by: discussing general challenges and initiatives regarding alcohol, drugs, and other high-risk behavior as an entire Greek community in a roundtable setting, discussing implementation of the alcohol policy as an entire Greek community in a roundtable setting, and providing applicable workshops, speakers, or presentations on Greekrelated risk management issues.
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations The governing board of the four National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) groups on campus. NALFO promotes unity and awareness among the Latino Greeks on campus. NALFO FRATERNITIES Lambda Theta Phi (ΛΘΦ) Sigma Lambda Beta (ΣΛB) Delta Epsilon Psi (ΔΕΨ)
NALFO SORORITIES Lambda Theta Alpha (ΛΘΑ) Sigma Lambda Gamma (ΣΛΓ)
The William W. Sandler Jr. Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education 305-284-6120/5353 www.miami.edu/pier21
PIER 21 - Prevention, Intervention, Education, and Referral program focusing on alcohol and other drug use, misuse, and dependency. By working in partnership with all members of the campus community, we strive to: Promote healthy lifestyles, as well as personal and social responsibility, by providing and/or supporting programs, training, service, and alternative activities for students; Educate students about the negative consequences of highrisk use of alcohol and other drugs;
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Office of Admissions President’s 100 Lindsay Dufresne 132 Ashe Building 305-284-8438 www.miami.edu/p100
President’s 100 is an organization sponsored by the President’s Office and dedicated to sharing information about the University and articulating its goals. Students in this selective organization maintain a working relationship with University faculty and administrators, and serve in an organized capacity as ambassadors to both internal and external communities. If selected, you will have the opportunity to give camps tours, serve as a representative of the student body to visiting dignitaries, prospective faculty, administrators and potential donors, participate in on and off-campus programs for prospective students such as college fairs and University Open Houses; and serve as a host at presidential receptions and other University sponsored events. P100 members are charismatic, articulate, and have strong academic credentials. Applications to become a P100 are available in the fall. The selection is rigorous and includes interviews and public speaking evaluations.
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Visit Allen Hall and meet with a study abroad advisor, look through university catalogs, and get contact information from returning exchange students. Once you know in which program you would like to study, you will need to fill out an application and get two letters of recommendation from faculty members. You will also need to be interviewed.
Office of International Education and Exchange Programs Study Abroad
Application Deadlines:
Glenda H. Hayley, Director Erica Moussa, Assistant Director Jasmine R. Phillips, Assistant Director Elyse Resnick, Assistant Director Allen Hall Room 111 305-284-3434 www.miami.edu/studyabroad
Spring 2011 Summer and Fall 2011
October 1, 2010* March 1, 2011*
*Some programs have early deadlines. Please check the website for programs with early deadlines.
Seek adventure? Want to expand your horizons? Like to travel? Then studying abroad is for you! The University of Miami offers a variety of study abroad programs to give you the opportunity to acquire an international dimension during your academic career. You can study on UM-sponsored programs or at one of the 80 UM exchange partner institutions in 32 countries around the world. The UM-sponsored programs include UM semesters delivered on location in Prague, Czech Republic, the Galilee, Israel, and the Galapagos, Ecuador. These courses are taught by UM professors as well as professors from overseas universities who are experts in their academic fields. The programs are open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and you will receive UM credits for the courses you take. Most financial aid applies, and some scholarships are available. In addition to the semester options, UM offers shortterm programs led by UM faculty in countries around the world. These are UM courses taught by UM faculty who travel abroad with students during the January Intersession, Spring Break, and Summer Sessions. Undergraduate as well as graduate credits are offered for these faculty-led programs.
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Miami Commitment Program
Office of Student Employment
Miami Commitment is a selective employment program, unique to the University of Miami and recognized nationally for its successful job placement process. Only incoming freshmen are invited to apply. The Miami Commitment Selection Committee determines each student’s suitability for the program based on timely completion of the application, the expressed commitment to learn new skills and engage in career development activities, and the availability of jobs that meet each student’s educational and career requirements. Admitted students are then matched with carefully selected employers that are committed to help students grow personally and professionally. The program further monitors the student skill development and provides a wide range of support programs, such as workshops, recognition awards and individualized advising.
Office of Student Employment (OSE) Rhodes House, Building 37-K www.miami.edu/ose 305-284-6641
Looking for a job? Finding a job is easy! If you know which programs you qualify for, you can search for either Federal Work Study (FWS) or Student Assistant positions. Jobs are posted on the MyUM system: Life at UM: Student Employment Sub-Menu Bar; and the job bulletin boards located outside of the Office of Student Employment. Students participating in any of the University of Miami employment programs need to keep in mind that funds become available as soon as you earn them. Eligibility for an employment program does not provide the funds up front to pay for registration expense. For program requirements, benefits, or more information, check our webpage www.miami.edu/ose.
Student Assistant Program Students seeking positions that offer more flexible schedules and compensation can work through the Student Assistant Program. Jobs include on and off-campus* part time opportunities. This program is particularly popular with students who do not apply or qualify for Federal Work Study. Student Assistant positions are similar to FWS positions in terms of the job search and rates of pay. However, they differ in that these jobs are not funded by federal funds. Because students like the flexibility and the chance to work on campus, these positions are in great demand. The best time to search for available positions is once the student has completed course registration.
Federal Work Study Program The FWS program is a need-based program that provides part-time job opportunities based on your financial aid eligibility. Based on federal guidelines, the Office of Financial Assistance Services awards as many participants for this program as the federal allocation allows. You are awarded a specific amount. To apply for FWS, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and mark yes to “interested in student employment.” You must apply every year. Jobs are available both on and off-campus (including on the Medical and Marine campuses), and you select the work-study position that best suits your interest, experiences and schedule, and follow a typical job search process. The best time to search for available positions is once you have completed course registration.
*OSE acts only as a referral service and make no particular recommendations regarding off-campus employers. We do make no representations or guarantees about positions listed by the office and they are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions or other aspects of offcampus employments. Due to the volume of jobs received by the OSE, the office is unable to research the integrity of each organization or person that lists a job. Therefore, you are expected to undertake responsibility. We always welcome your questions and/or concerns.
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Club Sports
Department of Wellness & Recreation
Over 38 student organized sports clubs provide you with the opportunity to learn a new sport and/or meet students with similar interests.
Norm Parsons, Director Herbert Wellness Center 305-284-8500 www.miami.edu/wellness
Intramural Sports Flag football, tennis, volleyball, and soccer are offered in the fall; basketball, sand volleyball and softball are offered in the spring. Get a team together, or sign up as a free agent at the Herbert Wellness Center. Don’t forget there are sign up deadlines! For more information contact Tom Soria at 305-284-8518 or at tsoria@miami.edu. You may also log onto www.miami.edu/wellness/intramurals for more information.
The Herbert Wellness Center is a premier fitness, recreation, and wellness facility located on the Coral Gables campus. Since opening in January 1996, the wellness staff has welcomed thousands of members and guests every day. Group exercise classes, intramural sports, wellness programs, and instructional classes are just a few of the activities offered. Our programs are as varied as our members, with everything from swim lessons for toddlers to fitness programs for adults 65 and older. So make the Herbert Wellness Center part of your daily routine – whether you want to work out in a fitness room, shoot some hoops, get a bite to eat at the Juice Bar, or just relax in the atrium.
Instructional Programs You are already taking classes for the mind, now how about classes for the body? Dance classes, yoga and Pilates are just a few examples of the classes offered. For a complete listing of classes, please call the Wellness Suite or log on to www.miami.edu/wellness.
Wellness Suite Services The Wellness Suite is what sets the Herbert Wellness Center apart from a typical gym. Massage therapy, cooking classes, wellness and fitness lectures, nutritional counseling, CPR certification, smoking cessation program, and fitness testing are just a few of the many services offered at the Wellness Suite. Students can participate in C.H.A.M.P.— a free fitness assessment for students. Call 305-284-LIFE (5433) for more information, or log on to the Herbert Wellness Center website.
Canes Health Assessment & Motivation Program CHAMP is a FREE fitness assessment program for students. This quick battery of tests measures body fat percentage, cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness and flexibility. Each participant receives access to a personal web page that allows them to log their workouts, access fitness and nutrition information and track progress. For more information, please contact the Wellness Suite.
Employment The Herbert Wellness Center is one of the largest student employers on campus. So if you’re looking for a job and enjoy working with people, fill out an application. You can download one from the Herbert Wellness Center website or stop by room 210 and complete an employment application.
Exercise Use the fitness room; take a fitness class; swim in the pool; run on the indoor track; play basketball, soccer or floor hockey in the gym; or play racquetball, squash, handball, or wallyball on the courts. Exercise assistants staff the fitness room and are available to show you how to use all the equipment. If you’re interested in one-on-one instruction, personal trainers are available for a nominal fee.
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Special Events The Wellness staff organizes a variety of special events throughout the school year. Sports Fest and Wellness Expos are just some of the programs designed for students.
Herbert Wellness Center Hours Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday – Sunday
6 a.m. until midnight 6:30 a.m. until 11:00pm 8:00am until 10:00pm
Phone Numbers General Information Membership Personal Training Massage Therapy Instructional Classes Pro Shop Court Reservations* Fitness Room Wellness Services
305-284-8500 305-284-8540 305-284-LIFE 305-284-LIFE 305-284-LIFE 305-284-3261 305-284-3261 305-284-8507 305-284-5433
*racquetball and squash only
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Athletics
and spring. For more information contact Tyler Wessel at 305-284-4611 or twessel@miami.edu.
Kirby Hocutt, Athletic Director Hecht Athletic Center 5821 San Amaro Drive 305-284-CANES www.hurricanesports.com
Sunsations The Sunsations Dance Team consists of 15 female dancers. Tryouts consist of learning a dance with a mix of hiphop, jazz and funk, and are held in the spring and in the fall. For more information, contact Tyler Wessel at 305-284-4611 or twessel@miami.edu.
GO TO A GAME All UM students that pay the athletic fee are entitled to free admission to all home sporting events. For more information and tickets, please visit our website.
Mascots The University of Miami has 4 mascots. Sebastian the Ibis performs at football and basketball games and the Miami Maniac perform at baseball games. Tryouts are held whenever a spot becomes available. For more information, contact Connie Nickel at 305-284-2651 or cnickel@miami.edu.
Home Football Tickets You must present your valid ‘Cane Card to Sun Life Stadium personnel located at Gate B entrance. Seating is located in Sections 153-103 and 404-406. Handicapped seating is reserved and is available in Section 156.
HEAD COACHES CONTACT INFORMATION
Home Baseball Tickets You must present your valid ‘Cane Card to Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park personnel at the third base entrance. All seating is general admission.
Home Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tickets Watch the men’s and women’s Basketball teams at their on campus home, the BankUnited Center. You must provide your valid ‘Cane Card at the student entrance located on the southeast corner of the BankUnited Center.
Men’s Teams Baseball Basketball Football Tennis Track Diving
Jim Morris Frank Haith Randy Shannon Mario Rincon Amy Deem Randy Ableman
305-284-4171 305-284-2680 305-284-2674 305-284-4166 305-284-5029 305-284-3639
Women’s Teams Basketball Rowing Cross Country Diving Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball
Katie Meier Andrew Carter Amy Deem Randy Ableman Patti Rizzo Tricia Taliaferro Christie Shefchunas Paige Yaroshuk Amy Deem Nicole Lantagne
305-284-5801 305-284-9198 305-284-5029 305-284-3639 305-284-5018 305-284-3640 305-284-9023 305-284-5174 305-284-5029 305-284-5765
Tryout for a Team Home Soccer & Volleyball Tickets
Each varsity sport schedules tryouts at varying times during the academic year. Interested students can contact the individual sport coach for further information.
You must present your valid ‘Cane Card at the main entrance to Cobb Stadium for soccer and at the Knights Sports Complex for volleyball. All seating for these events is general admission.
Show Your School Spirit SCHOOL SPIRIT
Wear Orange! Show your Hurricane Pride by supporting our athletic teams! Athletics is a 79 year-old tradition at the University of Miami. 80 individual and team championship, and close to 530 student athletes all earning All-American status are among the highlights of the UM athletic accomplishments. The success has brought national prominence in each and every sport and wonderful recognition for our teams, athletes and University. There are 6 men’s varsity teams and 10 women’s varsity teams.
Cheerleading There are two squads, a co-ed (seven males and seven females) and an all female (15 females). Tryouts are selective and require and intermediate level of skill in stunting, tumbling, jumping and motions. Co-ed squad tryouts are in the spring and all the female squad tryouts are in the fall 34
Band of the Hour School of Music 305-284-4273 The University of Miami “Band of the Hour” is the largest and most spirited student organization on the UM campus and draws its membership from the entire student body, representing every state and every major. The band also features the Hurricanettes dance corps and the Hurricane color Guard. A pep version of the “Band of the Hour” called Gale Force Winds, appears at numerous conventions, basketball games and events in the Greater Miami area. All students attending the University of Miami are eligible to become a member of the “Band of the Hour.” The “Band of the Hour” rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4pm to 6pm. All students receive a cash stipend and limited numbers of tuition scholarships are available. Don’t be left out – JOIN THE “BAND OF THE HOUR”
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WESLEY FOUNDATION – UNITED METHODIST CAMPUS MINISTRY Rev. Beth Bostrom, Chaplain 1210 Stanford Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-284-1920 (office) www.umwesley.org
Spiritual Life University Chaplains’ Association Rev. Steve DeBardelaben, Chair 305-667-5530 stevede@aol.com Website: www.miami.edu/chaplains
Associate Chaplains LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY The Rev. Dr. Arnold Perry, Associate Chaplain 1150 Stanford Drive 786-525-9348 Email:arperry@bellsouth.net Website: www.umlcm.org
Various religious centers are located on and adjacent to campus, and allow you to attend religious services of your choice. Several religious denominations are represented and served by trained clergy or lay workers who are sensitive to your needs. Chaplains are involved in the day-to-day activities of the University and coordinate many extracurricular activities dealing with faith and life. The facilities are also common sites for lectures, discussions, and symposiums. In addition to the religious centers on campus, several additional religious organizations have active student groups that meet regularly.
Campus Ministry Associates CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION Kerry Keeler-Guerra, Associate Chaplain 1115 Levante Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-669-0263 kkeelerG4@cs.com
University Chaplains: ATHLETES IN ACTION Rev. Steve DeBardelaben, Chaplain 305-667-5530 Email: stevde@aol.com
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES The Rev. Steve Caldwell ubcstevec@yahoo.com
Baptist Collegiate Ministries Matt Wofford 1200 Stanford Drive Tel. 305-667-1066 MiamiBCM@aol.com Website: www.MiamiBCM.org Chabad Jewish Center Rabbi Mendy Fellig, Chaplain 305-206-4013 (cell) rabbifellig@miami.edu Hillel Jewish Student Organization Robyn Fisher, Rabbinic Director, Chaplain 1100 Stanford Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-665-6948 (office) rfisher@miamihillel.org St. Augustine Catholic Church and Student Center Msgr. Fr. Michael Carruthers Rigo Vega, Director of Campus Ministry 1400 Miller Road Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-661-1648 (office) campus@saintaugustinechurch.org
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Calling ’Canes
Office of Alumni Relations
Tiffany Bowser 6200 San Amaro Drive 305-284-5393 UM.CallingCanes@gmail.com www.miami.edu/callingcanes
UM Ambassadors Kate Lake 6200 San Amaro Drive 305-284-2872 klake@miami.edu www.miami.edu/alumni/students/ambassadors.htm
Calling ’Canes is a student-run telemarketing program which raises fiscal support each year to benefit the immediate scholarship and student programming needs at the University of Miami. Join Calling ’Canes for an opportunity to connect with alumni and to make a difference at UM. Applications are available online.
A dynamic group of student volunteers who serve as the official liaison between students and the UM Alumni Association. UM Ambassadors have the opportunity to network with alumni, assist with UM Alumni Association events, and help students strengthen their connection to the University of Miami. Full-time undergraduate students in good standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Members are selected based on scholarship, leadership, campus involvement, and UM Spirit.
Benefits and Services Marlen Mieres Tejera 6200 San Amaro Drive 305-284-2872 mtejera@miami.edu www.miami.edu/alumni Make the most of your membership by staying connected. The UM Alumni Association offers a variety of benefits, services and involvement opportunities for students, our “Alumni in Training!” Visit our website for full details.
Senior Class Gift Megan Paulson 6200 San Amaro Drive 305-284-4331 mpaulson1@miami.edu www.miami.edu/seniorclassgift The Senior Class Gift Program is a student fundraising organization that operates within the Office of Alumni Relations. The committee raises money for the Senior Class Gift Scholarship Fund, which provides funds to juniors who need additional financial support in order to complete their degree at UM. Since the founding of the program in 1992, more than 40 scholarships have been awarded to students who need financial assistance. Join the committee and you will have the opportunity to network with alumni, plan student events, meet new people, have fun, and most importantly, leave your legacy behind to benefit fellow ’Canes.
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Our Alma Mater
UM Traditions
Southern suns and sky blue water Smile upon you Alma Mater Mistress of this fruitful land With all knowledge at your hand Always just to honor true All our love we pledge to you Alma Mater Stand forever On Biscayne’s wondrous shore
Why the Hurricanes? It began as a controversy. Some reports say the 1927 football team held a team meeting to select Hurricanes, hoping they would sweep away opponents just as the devastating storm did on September 16, 1926. Another version holds that Miami news columnist Jack Bell asked Porter Norris, of the 1926 team, what the team should be called. Told that the local dignitaries and University officials wanted to name the team for local flora or fauna, Norris said the players wouldn’t stand for it and suggested “Hurricanes” since the opening game had been postponed by such a storm. From time to time, opposition had arisen to the name that would “reinforce Miami’s negative reputation as a weather beaten community living constantly under the threat of destruction.” But as one UM official rationalized in the 60s, “Does anyone think Chicago is overrun by bears just because the town has a football team by that name?”
Why Orange, Green & White? UM’s school colors were selected in 1926. The colors of the Florida orange tree represent UM. Orange symbolizes the fruit of the tree; green represents the leaves; and white, the blossoms. The colors’ official names are burnt orange, Biscayne green, and white.
What is the Spirit Tree?
About the U
Planted in 1991, between the Ashe building and the Dooley Memorial building, at the urging of student leaders, the Spirit Tree is the only Valencia orange tree located on the University of Miami’s campus. This is significant because the school’s colors, orange, green, and white, come from the tree. The tree is dedicated to Helen Wilson who served as an assistant to the first three UM presidents. Every year for Homecoming different student organizations come together and show their school spirit by decorating the tree.
In 1973, UM’s athletic Federation, the fundraising arm of the athletic department at the time, commissioned a local public relations expert to develop a distinctive logo. The University had gone several years with a variety of helmet and uniform changes and the Federation noted that a number of major colleges have the initials UM. Miami designer Bill Bodenheimer suggested the “U” idea, which left slogans like “U gotta believe” and “U is great.”
Who is Sebastian the Ibis?
What is the Great Seal?
Folklore maintains that the Ibis, a symbol of knowledge found in the Everglades and Egypt, is the last sign of wildlife to take shelter before a hurricane and the first to reappear after the storm. The local march bird was considered UM’s first unofficial mascot when the school yearbook adopted the name “Ibis” in 1926. Its popularity grew among the students during the 50s. In 1957 San Sebastian Hall, a residence hall on campus, sponsored an Ibis entry in the homecoming celebration. The next year, student John Stormont performed at games in an Ibis costume that was glued, sewn and pinned together and was the forerunner of today’s bird. Through the years, the Ibis has become one of the most recognizable college mascots in the United States.
Before 1966 the Great Seal of the University of Miami had been changed three separate times. In that year English professor, Jack Reynolds led a team of faculty that redesigned the logo and based it on traditional heraldic symbols. The Latin motto Magnus Est Veritas means “Great is Truth” with the book signifying learning, the torch signifying the spreading of learning and the key signifying the unlocking of knowledge. UM legend has it that any student that walks over the seal while in their time at the university will not graduate. Because of this students make it a point to avoid walking over the Great Seal located immediately in front of the UM bookstore. The seal is one of the U’s proudest traditions.
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University of Miami Published By: Committee on student Organizations Whitten University Center, Room 209 1606 Stanford Drive Coral Gables Fl 33146 305-284-6399 Ad prepared by: Patrick Bethell (Summer 2010 Intern)