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Launching a New EraIt was a truly historic week, showcasing brilliant
facets of a dynamic institution and providing
a glimpse of a bright future being forged. The
University of Miami’s Inauguration Week, which
culminated with the installation of Julio Frenk as
the University’s sixth president, was held January
24-30, 2016.
Special events held on all three campuses—
ranging from athletics events and a look at
University milestones to talks by leading UM
thinkers, a building groundbreaking, community
reception, and much more—provided numerous
opportunities for the ’Canes family and friends
to unite in a spirit of celebration. Alumni gath-
ered at remote locations for parties to view
televised and web-streamed events.
The magnificent Inauguration Week, captured in
the following pages, exemplifies the vibrancy of
the University of Miami and how President Frenk’s
noble vision for its future is well within reach.
Celebration of Women’s Athletics Luncheon 2
Women’s Basketball: 4 University of Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State University Seminoles
Men’s Basketball: 6 University of Miami Hurricanes vs. Duke University Blue Devils
’Canes Communities Tip-Off Parties 8
Celebrating Alumni-Owned and -Operated Businesses 12
Firsts at UM 14
New Century of Medical Education and Innovation 16
Inaugural Eve Dinner 20
’Cane Talks 26
Inauguration Ceremony 28
Inauguration Corporate Watch Parties 38
Community Reception 40
Our Global Future: Teaching, Research and Discovery in the New Century 44
Lit Buildings and Spaces 46
Social Media 50
President Frenk’s Family 52
Congratulations 54
Inauguration Week kicked off with this annual
event, which honored the historic legacy of
women’s athletics at UM and included the
presentation of awards to outstanding student-
athletes representing each of the University’s
women’s athletic teams.
BankUnited Center Fieldhouse
CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S ATHLETICS LUNCHEON
Sunday, January 24, 2016
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The women’s basketball team lost a tough game
to Florida State, 69-58. President Frenk served as
honorary team captain at the game.
BankUnited Center
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: University of Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State University Seminoles
Sunday, January 24, 2016
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MEN’S BASKETBALL: University of Miami Hurricanes vs. Duke University Blue Devils
Monday, January 25, 2016
The 15th-ranked UM men’s basketball team defeated
the Duke Blue Devils 80-69. President Frenk served
as honorary team captain at the game.
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BankUnited Center
To show their support for President Frenk,
14 ’Canes Communities from across the nation
kicked off Inauguration Week with Tip-Off
Parties for the televised Duke vs. UM men’s
basketball game.
’CANES COMMUNITIES TIP-OFF PARTIES
Monday, January 25, 2016Inauguration Tip-Off Watch Party Locations
Atlanta
Broward County
Chicago
Denver
Houston
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Los Angeles
New York/New Jersey
Orlando
Palm Beach County
Philadelphia
Seattle
Southwest Florida
Tampa
Washington, D.C.
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’CANES COMMUNITIES TIP-OFF PARTIES
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The UM Alumni Association invited alumni-
owned and -operated businesses in Florida to be
featured on the Inauguration website to celebrate
the economic impact of our alumni. Nearly
350 businesses participated in the initiative.
CELEBRATING ALUMNI-OWNED AND -OPERATED BUSINESSES
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
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FIRSTS AT UM
Firsts at UM featured a conversation with President Julio
Frenk and historian, alumna, and Trustee Arva Moore
Parks that explored UM milestones since the University
was chartered in 1925. A fascinating collection of
University artifacts from the Libraries’ University
Archives, the UM Sports Hall of Fame, and the Alumni
Association was displayed as part of the event.
The event was sponsored by the Matheson family.
Newman Alumni Center
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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NEW CENTURY OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND INNOVATION
President Julio Frenk celebrated the importance of the Miller School
of Medicine and UHealth at a celebration in the heart of the medical
campus. The event featured a ceremonial groundbreaking for the
new medical education building and the renaming of the clinical
research building, both made possible by major gifts from the Miller
and Soffer families.
The event was sponsored by Dr. Michael S. and Lynda Gordon.
Miller School of Medicine, Schoninger Research Quadrangle
Thursday, January 28, 2016
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NEW CENTURY OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND INNOVATION
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INAUGURAL EVE DINNER
Held in a regal, ballroom-sized tent on the Foote Green,
the evening’s festivities honored President Frenk. Themed
“Celebrating the Best of Miami,” the event included fine
cuisine, testimonials from family and friends of the president,
and musical performances by students and special guests.
Edward T. Foote II University Green
Thursday, January 28, 2016
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INAUGURAL EVE DINNER
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INAUGURAL EVE DINNER
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’CANE TALKS
’Cane Talks marked the launch of a new tradition at UM, with ten-minute
presentations by leading thinkers in the UM community illuminating big
questions we face in the next century. Eight faculty scholars, along with a
distinguished alumna and an accomplished student, explored major global
challenges. View the talks at canetalks.miami.edu.
The event was sponsored by the Eric T. Levin family and the Citizens Board.
Donna E. Shalala Student Center
Friday, January 29, 2016
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INAUGURATION CEREMONY
Julio Frenk was inaugurated as the sixth president of the
University of Miami at the installation ceremony. More
than 3,000 people attended, including delegates from 99
universities and learned societies, elected officials and civic
and business leaders, and diplomatic representatives from
28 countries. In his inspiring inaugural address, “Charting
the Course to Our New Century,” President Frenk
discussed plans for the institution to achieve greatness in
four aspirational areas by its 100th anniversary in 2025.
BankUnited Center
Friday, January 29, 2016
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INAUGURATION CEREMONY
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INAUGURATION CEREMONY
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INAUGURATION CEREMONY
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INAUGURATION CEREMONY
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Several major businesses with a large number of
University of Miami alumni employees hosted
corporate gatherings to watch the live video
stream of the installation of President Frenk.
INAUGURATION CORPORATE WATCH PARTIES
Friday, January 29, 2016
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COMMUNITY RECEPTIONStudent Center Complex, UC Patio
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The festive reception featuring food and beverages
representing different regions of the world was held
next to Lake Osceola.
Friday, January 29, 2016
COMMUNITY RECEPTION
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OUR GLOBAL FUTURE: TEACHING, RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY IN THE NEW CENTURY
Inauguration Week concluded on Virginia Key with break-
fast and a look at challenges and opportunities ahead in
our interconnected world.
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Auditorium
Saturday, January 30, 2016
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From the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral
Gables to the iconic Freedom Tower in down-
town Miami, some of South Florida’s most
recognizable structures were bathed in orange
and green lights to mark the inauguration of
University of Miami President Julio Frenk.
LIT BUILDINGS AND SPACES
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LIT BUILDINGS AND SPACES
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#UMFrenk
Trended #1 in Miami
Twitter: 1,500 Tweets, 1,740,138 Reach,
7,096,283 Timeline Exposure
Instagram: 200 Posts, 11,785 Likes, 85,938 Reach,
349,873 Impressions#CaneTalks
Trended nationally at #44 (Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
St. Louis, and #1 in Miami)
Twitter: 889 Tweets, 269,390 Reach,
4,363,122 Timeline Exposure
Instagram: 31 Posts, 2,222 Likes, 33,049 Reach,
107,832 Impressions
UM Facebook
18 Posts
218,114 Reach
327,497 Impressions
UM Twitter
34 Tweets268,805 Impressions
5,158 Engagements428 Retweets
686 Likes
SOCIAL MEDIA
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PRESIDENT FRENK’S FAMILY
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CONGRATULATIONS
Presidential Inauguration Steering Committee
Honorary Co-ChairsPhillip Frost Patricia Frost
Fundraising ChairJorge M. Pérez
ChairSergio M. Gonzalez
Vice ChairsRebecca MacMillan Fox
Jacqueline R. Menendez
Patricia A. Whitely
MembersDonna A. Arbide
Shelton G. Berg
Rudy Fernandez
Ricardo Hall
Felicia Knaul
Daniela Lorenzo
Larry Marbert
Nerissa Morris
Tomás A. Salerno
Aileen M. Ugalde
We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the Steering Committee, along with those of the hundreds of faculty, staff, students, and supporters from across the University who helped make Inauguration 2016 such a success.
JULIO FRENK - INAUGURATION 2016
