SAVE THE DATES

WWMA/UM Black Alumni

Scholarship Reception

Newman Alumni Center

March 21, 2013

6:30PM

Senior Mwambo

Gusman Hall

May 9, 2013

2:00PM

Black Awarenss Month

COMING SOON....

STAY TUNED!!!

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Graduating? Important Information Class of 2012

The time has come to celebrate your graduation. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs has Kente Stoles for the graduating Class of 2012. If you would like a stole, please make sure to stop by the MSA office located in Building 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.

Free Scholarship Money!!!!Over $53,000 Awarded Last Year

The Woodson Williams Marshall Association (WWMA) and UM Black Alumni Society Scholarship provides need based financial support and recognize the academic and leadership accomplishments of current UM students. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the following criteria:

• Financial Need • Academic Achievement• Work/Community Service Experience • Organization/Leadership Experience • Essay • Letter of Recommendation

For additional information or an application, visit www.miami.edu/msa.

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The Mountain Top: MLK 2013 Celebration

Join UBS, MSA, Unity Roundtable, Social Justice Committee, and Butler Center for Service and Leadership for a week full of events as we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Opening Ceremonies 7:00PM Shoma HallUNLearn: The Narrative 7:00PM I-Lounge MLK Day of Service 9:00AM UC RockSocial Justice Week Kick-Off 11:00AM UC RockDiversity & Social Justice Discussion 6:00PM Stanford Master’s Apt. Children’s Issues & Human Rights Panel 7:00PM UC Ballroom AClosing Ceremonies 7:00PM UC Rock

For more information, visit facebook.com/umiami.ubs.

DID YOU KNOW...

In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

received the Nobel Peace Prize on

December 10th.

For more information, visit

www.factmonster.com/dayinhistory.Congratulations

Fall 2012 Graduates!!!

Toy Drive for HIV+ Children and Families

Donate new, unwrapped, non-violent toys all ages for Care Resource’s Annual Toy Store, in which children of HIV+ families are able to pick one gift for Christmas, meet with Santa, and also receive pediatric consultation from the medical staff. Help make this Holiday a memorable one for families who otherwise will not be able to provide gifts to their children. Drop off all toys in the Office of Pre-Health, Cox 160, from November 26th - December 14th. For pick-ups or more information, email aweek4life@gmail.com.

What’s Going On! For more information on MSA:

Website: Follow us on Twitter: Like Us on Facebook:

www.miami.edu/msa @UM_MSA facebook.com/msa.diversity

Teach for America

Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates, graduate students, and professionals from all different majors and backgrounds, who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity.

Benefits for you:• Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits• Americorps Education Award of $11,100• Loan forbearance and paid interest for two years• Applicants preference location in our 46 regions and grade level• Option to receive your certification and/or Masters in Teaching

For more information, visit www.teachforamerica.org or contact Teach For America’s UM Recruitment Manager at sabrina.mendez@teachforamerica.org.

Hours of Operation for the Herbert Wellness Center During the Winter Break

Date: Day(s) Hours of Operation 12/10 - 12/14 Weekdays 6:00AM - 11:00PM 12/15 - 12/23 Weekdays 6:00AM - 11:00PM Weekends 8:00AM - 8:00PM 12/24 Christmas Eve 8:00AM - 6:00PM 12/25 Christmas Day Closed 12/26 Day after Christmas 8:00AM - 6:00PM 12/27 - 12/28 Thursday/Friday 6:00AM - 9:00AM 12/29 - 12/30 Saturday/Sunday 8:00AM - 9:00AM 12/31 New Years Eve 8:00AM - 6:00PM 1/1 New Years Day Closed 1/2 - 1/11 Weekdays 6:00AM - 10:00PM Weekend 8:00AM - 10:00PM

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Scholarships/Internships!

Summer Training in Academic Research and Scholarship (STARS) Program

Deadline: January 23

Students are invited for 8 weeks to engage in basic, clinical, or translational research projects under the supervision of BWH faculty advisors. At the end of the 8 weeks students will share their findings during a program ending research presentation day. As well as conducting research, students will also receive professional development training, meet faculty from across the hospital and medical school, and participate in social networking events. The BWH STARS Program will cover students’ travel costs to and from Boston, cost of housing, selected meals and activities, and a Research Trainee stipend. For more information, contact BWHSTARS@partners.org or call (617) 525-7646.

Have an event or interesting program you want to advertise to the university community? Submit your program to the Unity Newsletter. We welcome all submissions from any student organization, department, or office. Please visit www.miami.edu/msa and visit our publication page for more information.

The Hollings Scholarship ProgramDeadline: January 31th

This scholarship provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance for full time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with practical educational training experience in NOAA related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences, and a housing subsidy for the summer internship. For more information contact the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships at prestigiousawards@miami.edu.

Boren Scholarship & African Languages Initiative Deadline: January 14th

The African Languages Initiative (AFLI) and the Boren Awards program offers students scholarship opportunities to study African languages and cultures by participating in domestic and overseas language programs in one of the following languages: Swahili, Yoruba, Zulu, Akan/Twi, Hausa, Wolof and Portuguese. Participants can will study the target language intensively at UF during summer 2013 and then travel to an African nation where the language is spoken to continue their language studies in the Fall 2013 semester. Overseas destinations include Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa and Mozambique. For additional target regions and languages sponsored by the Boren program visit www.borenawards.org.

Humanity in Action FellowshipDeadline: January 10th

The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of students to study human rights and to produce original research exploring how and why individuals and societies resist intolerance and stand up for democratic values. The fellowship features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians and activists, as well as site visits to government agencies, non profit organizations, museums and memorials. Participation requires a great deal of intellectual curiosity and stamina, as well as the ability to work effectively in international teams. The programs will begin in Washington, DC at the Council on Foreign Relations. Fellows will then participate in month-long programs in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Lyon or Warsaw. For more information, contact admissions@humanityinaction.org.

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The MSA Connection!

Upcoming Events

1/15 7:00PM UBS General Body Mtg. I-Lounge 1/17 7:00PM UBS Thumpin’ Thursday UC Rock1/19 2:00PM UBS Pool Party UC Pool1/20 5:00PM UBS Game Night UC Ballroom A&B1/22 7:00PM MLK Opening Ceremonies Shoma Hall1/24 7:00PM MLK UNLearn: The Narrative I-Lounge1/25 6:00PM FIRM F.I.R.M. BBQ Hecht/Stanford Bridge1/26 9:00AM MLK MLK Day of Service UC Rock1/28 11:00AM SCJ Social Justice Week Kick-Off UC Rock1/28 6:00PM SJC Diversity & Social Justice Discussion Stanford Master’s Apt.1/29 6:00PM SJC Children’s Issues & Humans Rights Panel UC Ballroom A 1/30 8:00PM ALAS General Body Mtg. MM 117

Acronym Key ALAS Alliance of Latin American Students FIRM Firm Family MLK Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration SJC Social Justice Committee UBS United Black Students

For more information, please visit www.miami.edu/msa/calendar.

• Title: Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Civic Involvement for the College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor of Anthropology

• Hometown: Sarasota, Florida

• Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/fields of study: B.A. in Anthropology 1988, New College of Florida; M.A. in Anthropology 1991, Yale University; PhD in Anthropology 1997, Yale University

• Research interest: “I am interested in social identities and how they are given material form through dress, ornaments, tools, architecture, art, etc…I am particularly interested in recovering this information for the ancient indigenous peoples of the New World, and my research focuses specifically on the ancient and modern Maya of Yucatan, Mexico.”

• One piece of advice you would give students: “Have no regrets. Life is meant to be enjoyed and if an academic subject gets you thinking, its probably something that could keep your interest throughout your career and lifetime.”

• Favorite Quote: “Freeing yourself was one thing; claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” Toni Morrison

• Office location: 101-C Merrick (Anthropology) and 227 Ashe (College of Arts and Sciences)

Each Unity Newsletter will feature a different faculty or staff member. This selection is designed for you to learn more about professional staff and faculty members on campus who can assist you in reaching your future goals. If you know a faculty or staff member you would like to see highlighted, please contact Jesse Ford at j.ford@miami.edu.

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Dr. Traci Ardren

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