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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 mem-ber to sign up. A complete schedule is available online at www.miami.edu/wellness. For more information, please visit the Wellness Enrichment 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 devel-op mental clarity and discipline that will help you focus and improve concentration (great skills when it comes to studying!) Lunthita Duthely, a follower of the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, will guide and instruct participants through the meditation. 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).

Senior Mwambo Stoles Class of 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 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.

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 Lan-guages series, sponsored the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Department of Creative Writing. Both authors will discuss their work as it is relevant to experiences. **RSVP at 305-284-2855. Dinner will be served!

Student Success SeriesNov. 29, 5pm MRC Master’s Apt

Faculty members will share their career paths, tips for achieving academic success, staying involved professionally, giving back to your community, and the importance of nurturing your spirit.***Dinner will be provided.Please RSVP to 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:Winter 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:Winter 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].


Native American Programming Board (NAPB)Are you passionate about commemorating the Native American culture? Do you want to be part of bringing new and exciting events like this semester’s Finals Fiesta and celebrate the indigenous traditions, heritage, and customs of the different Native American tribes? If so, then be part of the Native American Programming Board sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) and help plan this year’s events. Native Ameri-can celebration is held during the month of November and with your help the month will be filled with enter-taining and engaging programs. If you are interested, NAPB Interest Form can be found at www.miami.edu/msa, click on program and then cultural celebrations. All forms can be emailed to Luz Paniagua at [email protected]. For more information, please contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Distraction MagazineDistraction Magazine, the magazine of the students of the University of Miami, is looking for an Assistant Photo Editor for the Spring 2012 semester. Knowledge of photojournalism, Photoshop and strong leadership skills are recommended but not required. If you are interested in adding a great position to a resume, building your portfolio and gaining experience in photography and magazine production, we encourage you to apply. To apply, e-mail Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Borge at [email protected].

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Summer Program in Environmental HealthDeadline: February 15, 2012

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Summer Program in Environmental Health (SUPEH) is a 10-week internship for students majoring in environmental health. Interns participate in activities with the Environmental Health Services Branch of CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH).

EligibilitySUPEH interns are selected according to the following criteria:•Environmental health major in a program accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Pro tection Accreditation Council (EHAC).•U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident with green card.•Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior, senior, or graduate student. Students must be returning to school to complete degree requirements at the end of their internship OR the internship must serve as needed academic credit to complete degree requirements.•Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/SUPEH/

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


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

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

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.

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

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


The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2012 – Deadline: December 5, 2011

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is an annual competition designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today’s complex world. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are rational arguments for ethical action. Full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States are welcome to enter the Essay Contest.All submissions to the essay contest are judged anonymously. A distinguished committee reviews the essays and a jury, headed by Elie Wiesel, chooses the winners. Please note that no manuscripts will be returned and essays may not be submitted elsewhere until the awards have been announced. Winning essays become the property of The Elie Wiesel Foundation and may not be reproduced elsewhere without written permission.

For additional information, please visit www.eliewieselfoundation.org. UM students planning to submit applica-tions should contact Kefryn Reese in the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships at [email protected]


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]

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/


Calendar of Events11/29 5pm MSA’s Student Success Series MRC Master’s Apt.11/30 6:30pm Writing Across Languages HRC Master’s Apt. 12/1 11am Caribbean Students Assoc. HIV/AIDS Screening UC Rock/LC 14012/2 6pm Finals Fiesta UC Rock

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hollings ScholarshipApplication Deadline: January 6, 2012

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include aca-demic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year ; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship. Eligibility Requirements: • U.S. citizenship. • Full-time status as a college sophomore at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories. • Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study. • Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or educa-tion, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sci-ences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education. For more information and access to the on-line application go to http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html. For additional application guidance contact Kefryn Reese in the Office of Academic Enhancement at [email protected].

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