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November 14 1 Unity Newsletter

Diversity Week Nov. 14th-19th Join the Unity Roundtable and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) in the first ever Diversity Week!

Events will highlight the incredible cultural diversity that exists at the University of Miami while remaining centered on the theme, “We are all the same in the fact that we’re different.” Through events like “The American Dream...

REDEFINED!”, a Student Cultural Talent Showcase, and a Diversity Leadership Retreat, this week will demonstrate what diversity is all about at UM. For more information contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Holiday Hope TreeHoliday Hope Tree is the University of Miami’s largest and longest-running holiday toy drive. Each year the Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development coordinates the collection of hundreds of gifts for children in Miami. This campus-wide effort involves faculty, staff, students and alumni in order to benefit children in need in the local Miami community. This year Holiday Hope Tree will provide gifts to the Salvation Army, South Miami Head Start Program, Community Partnership for the Homeless, Head Start in Homestead, UM Pediatrics and Phyllis Wheatley Elementary. You can brighten a child’s holiday this year through a donation to Holiday Hope Tree! The benefitting children range in age from 0-17 years old. (We ask that donations are new, unwrapped and age appropriate.) In addition, Holiday Hope Tree will also be sponsoring senior citizens through the program: Be a Santa to a Senior, by Homeinstead Care. Holiday Hope Tree will be running all dur-ing the month of November and you can sign up for an angel card at the University Center Information Desk. Please submit your donations by November 23rd! For more information, please contact the Butler Center for Volunteer Service & Leadership Development (305) 284-4483 [email protected]

Writing Across LanguagesWednesday, November 30, 6:30pm

Hecht Master’s Apt. Author Ishion Hutchinson and Nathalie Handal will be our feature speakers in our second Writing Across Languages series, sponsored the Office of Multi-cultural Student Affairs and the Department of Creative Writing. Both authors will discuss their work as it is relevant to experi-ences. **RSVP at 305-284-2855. Dinner will be served!


Heart Saver CPR with AED (Class is 11/14)

Heart Saver CPR with AED teaches CPR and relief of chok-ing in adults, children, and infants, as well as use of barrier devices for all ages. Optional: infant CPR and choking; adult, child, and infant CPR with mask. Participants will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrilla-tor (AED). The class is Monday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The cost is $30 for student members, $35 for non-student members and $40 for non-mem-bers. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Table Tennis Singles Tournament (November 15)

Get ready to play some pong! (No, not THAT kind of pong—this is the wellness version!) Match your skills against other students in the Singles Table Tennis Tourna-ment taking place on November 16 at 6 p.m. The deadline to register is November 15 before 5 p.m. This special event is FREE! For more information, call the intra-mural hotline at 305-284-8501.

Opa! Let’s Go Greek Cooking Class

(Class is 11/16)You’ll want to save your plate instead of breaking it after you taste the delicious meals Chef Mercedes has planned for the final class in the fall cooking series. The menu features tzatziki sauce, lemon garlic chicken, and Anula’s orange delight. The cost of the class, which includes cook-ing instruction, food tasting, and recipes, is $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. The class is Wednesday, November 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To register, please call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or visit the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center. Don’t forget to bring a container for leftovers!

Pilates Session III Registration (11/28 – 12/2)

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

Meditation Class(Class is 12/5)

Namaste students! Are classes, social life, and work stressing you out? Take a break and meditate! You will develop mental clarity and discipline that will help you focus and improve concentra-tion (great skills when it comes to studying!) Lunthita Duthely, a follower of the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, will guide and instruct participants through the medita-tion. The meditation is Monday, December 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Instruction is free and open to everybody. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming by calling 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Kente Stoles for Class 2011The time has come to celebrate your graduation. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs has Kente Stoles for the graduating Class of 2011. If you would like a stole, please make sure to stop by the MSA office located in Build-ing 21-P. Stoles will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.


Save Money, Ride the Airport Shuttle

Do you have a flight planned for Thanksgiving and/or Winter Break? Take a HurryCane shuttle from the Coral Gables campus to Miami International Airport or to Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. For Miami International Airport: Shuttles will leave from the Coral Gables campus to Miami International Airport as follows:ThanksgivingCost: $10 non-refundable feeNovember 22 - 7:00 am, 9:00 am, and every hour from 10:00 am – 7:00 pmNovember 23 – Every hour from 7:00 am to 7:00 pmWinter BreakCost: $10 non-refundable feeDecember 13 - 7:00 am, 9:00 am, and every hour from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; December 14 – Every hour from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; December 15 – Every hour from 7:00 am to 11:00 am

For Ft. Lauderdale International Airport: Shuttles will leave from the Coral Gables campus to Ft. Lauderdale International Airport as follows:ThanksgivingCost: $20 non-refundable feeNovember 22 - 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm; November 23 – 6:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon and 3:00 pmWinter BreakCost: $20 non-refundable feeDecember 13 - 6:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm; December 14 – 6:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm; December 15 – 8:00 am and 11:00 am The shuttles will stop at University Village, Dickinson Circle, Eaton Residential College and Mahoney/Pearson Residential Colleges. If you have any questions regarding shuttle operations, please call the Department of Park-ing and Transportation at (305) 284-9763 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Shuttles must be re-served no later than Sunday, November 20 for Thanksgiving and Sunday, December 11 for Winter Break.To reserve a seat on a shuttle, log into MyUM, click on the “Life at UM” tab. Then click on the Airport Shuttle Reservations link under the “Other Functions” section. The Airport Shuttles are brought to you by your Student Government and the Division of Student Affairs.


Alliance of Latin American StudentsThe purpose of Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) is to unite both Latin American students as well as students interested in learning about Latin American cultures. The committee hosts forums, socials and educa-tional events throughout the semester that promote awareness of the rich and diverse Latin American commu-nity. For more information, please contact MSA at 305-284-2855 or contact Luz Paniagua at [email protected].

UM All-Nighter for the PoorA night-long party that combines great entertainment with raising awareness of the poverty cycle in Caribbean and Latin American nations, particularly Haiti. Features include a Free Salsa Craze lesson, Glowstick Party, Dj, Open Mic Hour, and Candlelight Vigil. With your help, this event will raise funds for Food for the Poor inc., who help improve the lives and break the poverty cycle in the Caribbean and Latin America. When: Friday, Nov. 18th, 2011Time: 8pm-3amWhere: UM Wesley Center on Stanford Dr.

How: Register to join the team or donate at www.allnighterforthepoor.org

Hispanic Heritage Month 20122012 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Committee

Are you passionate about commemorating Hispanic culture? Do you want to be part of bringing new and exciting events that celebrate Latino traditions, heritage, and customs? If so, then be part of the 2012 HHM Celebration Committee and help plan this year’s events. The month will be filled with entertaining and engag-ing programs. Application is available at www.miami.edu/msa/hhm. Submit your application to [email protected].. For more information contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Reminders of upcoming deadlines:U.S. Department of EnergyDeadline: November 15, 2011For more information visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/For The Environment Safety and Health Division at DOEhttp://science.energy.gov/ssi/environment-safety-and-health/

Advocates for Youth-General InternshipTel: (202) 347-5700 Fax: (202) 347-2263 E-mail: info@advocatesforyo uth.org Web site: www.advocatesforyou th.orgvard.edu/fellows_faculty/cfhuf/about.html


Harry S. Truman Scholarship Announcement 2012Campus Deadline – November 21, 2011

If you hope to be a “change agent,” in time, improving the ways that government agencies, nonprofit organiza-tions, or educational institutions serve the public, consider applying for the Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time of selection and must have demonstrated interest and potential for careers in government, education or the non-profit and advocacy sectors. All majors are welcome. To be eligible you must be:• a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with Junior academic standing• nominated by the Truman Scholarship Representative at UM• In the top 25% of your class • A US Citizen, permanent resident or US national

A good candidate for the Truman Scholarship also has:• an extensive record of public and community service• demonstrated leadership abilities and communication skills• commitment to careers in government or elsewhere in public service

The University of Miami may nominate no more than four students to compete for the national scholarship. A selection will be held to identify the nominees whose applications are most likely to fare well in the national competition. If you are interested in being a nominee, visit the Truman Scholarship website: www.truman.gov, then visit the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships website www.miami.edu/awards for complete ap-plication instructions (see alphabetical listing under Harry S. Truman scholarship.)

The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health PolicyThe application deadline for the 2012-2013 Fellowship is January 3, 2012.To download the fellowship brochure or to find out more information about the fellowship, please visit the fol-lowing link: http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/fellows_faculty/cfhuf/about.html

The Pickering Graduate FellowshipJanuary 30, 2012

Recruting students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political & economic analysis, adminis-tration, management, & science policy. For more information visit, https://www.woodrow.org/higher-education-fellowships/foreign_ affairs/pickering_grad/index.php


Greater New England Alliance of Black School Educators (GNEABSE)Deadline: February 10, 2012

The Greater New England Alliance of Black School Educators (GNEABSE) is happy to announce its Annual GNEABSE-Lou Irvin Scholarship Program. The Scholarship aids juniors and seniors in college who have been ac-cepted into teacher certification programs in schools of education. Two one thousand ($1,000.00) scholarships will be awarded to deserving students of color from Connecticut. Applications can be downloaded from our website www.GNEABSE.org. and mailed to: GNEABSE Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 2633 Hartford, CT 06146-2633

Humanity in Action: Fellowship ProgramApplication Deadline: January 9, 2012

The HIA Fellowship brings together international groups of Fellows to study minority rights and produce re-search exploring how and why individuals and societies, past and present, have resisted intolerance and pro-tected democratic values. Separate programs will take place for five weeks in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Lyon, and Warsaw. HIA covers the costs of participation and accommodation during the fellowship. However, all Fellows will be responsible for financing the cost of airfare to participate in the program. HIA will cover this cost for Fellows with documented need. Although HIA provides a modest stipend for meals, Fellows should also plan to bring spending money of approximately $500 for food and social activities during the fellowship program.For more information or to obtain an application visit: http://www. humanityinaction.org

For more information, please contact:Ms. Kefryn ReeseOffice of Academic EnhancementEmail: [email protected]: 305-284-5387

Brigham and Women’s HospitalThe BWH STARS program provides underrepresented minority (URM) first-year medical and undergraduate students with an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical and translational research projects during an 8 week summer program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS)-- with the goal of encouraging scholars to pursue advanced medical and graduate-level science training. The focus of internship activity is participation in a research project under the supervision of a medical school faculty mentor. Additional activities include education and training sessions, weekly roundtables with BWH Faculty and the Office for Multi-cultural Faculty Careers, social activities and clinical shadowing. information and the application can be found at: http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/OMC/STARS%20Program/application.aspx

Master of Science in Medical Science with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Medical Science

The Master of Science in Medical Science (M.S.M.S) with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Medical Science (IMS) is designed to provided qualified students with advanced training in the sciences basic to the practice of medicine. A goal of this concentration is to provide promising medical school applicants an opportunity to de-velop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that would enable them to have a career in the medical sciences.

Eligibility Requirements:- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of entrance into the program- Achieved an MCAT score of at least 22- Completed one (1) year of the following undergraduate coursework with lab: - General Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - General Biology - General Physics

Applicants who are deficient in one or more of these requirements, but otherwise meet the College-wide re-quirements for admissions to the Master’s Program may be considered on a case by case basis.

Students from groups under-represented in Medicine and disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Application: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/osde/forms.htm

[email protected]


National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramDeadline: February 1, 2012

Scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behav-ioral, and social science health-related research. The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients.https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp

The Youth Scholar AcademyDeadline: February 3, 2012

Teach the Next Generation. Coordinate special programs for high school students and have an opportunity to intern with youth serving organizations. Paid internship with stipend and housing provided. For more informa-tion visit www.i4rc.org/ysa_intro.htm or contact Elijah Heyward at 202-659-2832 or [email protected]

The Pickering Undergraduate FelloshipFebruary 3, 2012

The Pickering Undergraduate Fellowship selects undergraduate students in their junior year of college. The Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy.

Apply to be a MATCH Corps member for 2012-2013!The MATCH Corps, a highly selective one-year urban education fellowship, is looking for top-notch seniors who are interested in joining next year’s Corps. To apply, just fill out this form.

The MATCH Corps program began in 2004 and operates in our three MATCH Schools, all of which are open-admission charter public schools in Boston, MA. The Corps is a group of 135 top recent college graduates who work year round as tutors at our schools, providing one-on-one instruction to six to nine MATCH students each day for an entire academic year. This full-time service year program is designed to fully close the academic Achievement Gap between minor-ity students and their non-minority peers, one student at a time. Each Corps member works to guarantee the academic success of their students, while also building close personal relationships with them. Corps members also undertake secondary projects working as teaching assistants, administrative assistants, sports coaches, and extracurricular program leaders.

We also offer an optional teacher training program called MATCH Teacher Residency. In MTR, Corps members receive additional training on the weekends with the aim of becoming unusually effective first year teachers in high-poverty schools. Graduates of MTR go on to teach at some of the most highly regarded charter schools in the country and tend to outperform other rookie teachers in the classroom.

To learn more about MATCH, check out this ABC News special, or have a look at our website!

Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars ProgramDeadline: December 16, 2011

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is an 11-week program that brings rising college seniors and recent college graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communi-ties. Through the program, Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. Eligibility RequirementsEligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be a senior or a recent graduate (a person who graduated in September 2009 or later) of an accredited four-year U.S. college or university in the fall of 2012.Graduate students and individuals with an advanced degree ARE NOT eligible to apply. Successful applicants will show evidence of academic achievement and will have a strong interest in and/or experience working in or with programs that address health issues disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities or underserved communities (e.g. local health departments, community health centers, inner city/rural hospitals or organizations that conduct research on or develop policy related to health or healthcare disparities). This may include previous academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers or participate in research projects) related to health disparities. http://bjordanscholars.kff.org/


The National Cancer InstituteApplications due Nov. 17

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is pleased to announce the 2012 Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC) Program. The ICRC is designed to encourage individuals from populations underrepresented in science and/or financially disadvantaged backgrounds to seek internship opportunities at the NCI. Successful ICRC appli-cants will take part in a 2-day campus visit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, where they will have the opportunity to learn about the various scientist-in-training programs, participate in laboratory tours, interview for either a summer or post-baccalaureate (1-year) internship. Participants selected for internships receive a monthly stipend, round-trip travel, and summer housing. Our goal is to encourage a diverse group of talented students to explore careers in biomedical research. You can help us meet our goal by sharing this information with students and faculty contacts you feel would benefit from this opportunity. Please refer to the attached e-brochure and the ICRC website for additional information http://icrc.nci.nih.gov. Supporting materials are due Sunday, November 21st. If you have addi-


Calendar of Events11/14-11/19 Diversity Week11/14 10am Delta Phi Omega’s Cultural Fair UC Rock/Green 6:30pm Black Communication Professionals Meeting School of Comm 7pm The American Dream…REDEFINED! SRC Master’s Apt. 11/15 7:06pm Alpha Phi Alpha’s Ladies Appreciation McLamore 8pm Delta Phi Omega’s Trading Places UC Rock11/16 7pm Alpha Phi Alpha’s Dress For Success UC Ballrooms 8pm Delta Phi Omega’s Beneath the Surface PRC Master’s Apt. 11/17 7pm Diversity Week Student Showcase UC Patio11/18 8pm Alpha Phi Alpha’s Yard show UC Rock 6:47pm Delta Phi Omega’s Allow us to Re-Introduced ourselves LC Classrooms 11/19 10am Diversity Retreat UC I-Lounge11/20 3pm Association of Greek Letter Organizations Greek Showcase UC Green11/21 5:30pm COISO Mixer UC I Lounge 6:30pm Black Communication Professionals Meeting School of Comm 7pm MSA Book Club PRC Master’s Apt.11/22 6:30pm Caribbean Students Association Fest of Nations UC Ballroom D 7pm United Black Students Meeting UC I Lounge11/29 5pm MSA’s Student Success Series MRC Master’s Apt.11/30 6:30pm Writing Across Languages HRC Master’s Apt. 12/2 6pm Finals Fiesta UC Rock

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