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The UNITY Newsletter serves as the office's electronic newsletter that is circulated to over 5,000 students, faculty and staff each month. The newsletter is designed to inform the University community about programs and activities for African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American students. In addition, the newsletter includes information on scholarships, internships and other resources that are beneficial to the University's diverse student community.TRANSCRIPT
Nothing Less Than Academic SuccessSeptember 26th at 5:00PM
Multicultural Student Affairs is hosting “Nothing Less Than Academic Success” in Mahoney Master’s Apartment. This interactive program will focus on how to be successful during your academic career at UM. Representatives from the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and the Academic and Career Advisors in Residence (ACARs) will be present. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact MSA at 305-284-2855.
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MSA is looking for a work-study student!
Job duties include:
• generaldaytodayofficeoperationsincluding errands, projects, greeting guests,answeringphones,filing,organizing& assisting with events
• attending University Open House events as MSA ambassador
• mustberesponsible,organized,dependable, independent and needs to work well with others
We have the following hours available:
Monday: 2:00PM - 5:00PMTuesday: 3:00PM - 5:00PMWednesday: 9:00AM - 12:00PM 2:00PM - 5:00PMThursday: 3:00PM - 5:00PM
To apply, send a copy of your resume to Jennifer Ruggiero at [email protected].
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Unity NewsletterMulticultural Student AffairsUniversity of Miami
Keeping you updated on MSA, campus events and much more!
September 23, 2013
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2013
Mark your calendars for a month of exciting events celebrating Hispanic culture!
National Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 and in 1988 was expanded to 30 days, September 15th - October 15th. The dates of Hispanic Heritage Month were selected to include the Independence Day celebrations of seven Latin American countries, as well as to incorporate Día de la Raza.
On September 24th at 4:00PM on the UC Patio the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee is hosting Opening Ceremonies. This event will feature performances from professional ballroomdancers,UMHispanicGreekLetterOrganizations,MiamiBallroomDancersandSalsaCraze.Themonthpromises to highlight music, art, history and the richness of the diverse Hispanic community.
Calendar of Events:
9/24 4:00PM Opening Ceremonies UC Patio
9/26 5:00PM Nothing Less than Academic Success Mahoney Master’s Apartment
9/27 5:00PM Noche Caliente: Salsa, Food & Fun Pearson Master’s Apartment RSVP: Pearson Residential College front desk
9/27 7:00PM Salsa Dance: Learn the Movement UC Flamingo
10/1 6:00PM Pedro Pan Exodus Cuban Heritage Collection Reading Room
10/2 5:00PM Latin Cuisine Mahoney/Pearson Dining Hall
10/7 7:00PM HHM Presents Pan’s Labyrinth SAC Senate Chambers
10/12 9:00AM HHM Participates in Gandhi Day of Service SAC Registration Time: 9:00 AM Student Activities Center
10/13 1:00PM Parabola Optica Storer Auditorium
For additional information or to get involved, call MSA at 305-284-2855 or visit www.miami.edu/msa/hhm.
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Campus Involvement Opportunities
Film: The Human ExperienceOctober 9th at 7:00PM
Join Catholic Campus Ministry, Hurricanes Help the Hometown, Butler Center for Service and Leadership, Students Together Ending Poverty and Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity for The Human Experience. Tickets are $5.00 for students and $10.00 for non-students and are limited. Your ticket will be used to buy meals for those who are less fortunate. This event provides the opportunity to have an exponential and sustainable international impact from their own community. For more information contact Niurka Monteserin at [email protected].
What’s Going On!
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Heath and Wellness
For more information on any of the following or to purchase a pass, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or e-mail [email protected].
Have an event or interesting program you want to advertise to the university community? Submit your program to the Unity Newsletter, Unity Calendar and webcalendar.Wewelcomeallsubmissionsfromanystudentorganization,department,oroffice.Pleasevisitwww.miami.edu/msaandvisitourpublicationpage for more information.
Student and Faculty Meet and Greet Mixer
September 30 at 6:30PM
Join Future Black Communication Professionals(FBCP)fortheirfirsteventof the fall semester! FBCP is hosting its annual Student and Faculty Meet and Greet Mixer on the School of Communication Balcony. The mixer will provide students, faculty and staff of the School of Communication a chance to meet. For more information, email [email protected].
Table Tennis Singles Tournament Deadline: September 24th
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 Tournament taking place on September 25th at 6:00PM. The deadline to register is September 24th before 5:00PM. This special event is FREE!
Officials Training (Volleyball)September 23rd - September 25th
Want to earn some extra cash but don’t haveanyexperienceandneedflexiblehours?Thenbecomeanofficialfortheintramural Volleyball League! Training will be held in the Herbert Wellness Center Classrooms September 23-25 at 7:00PM. (Note: you must attend the training session on September 23th or September 24th and the training session on September 25th).
Volleyball Leagues Deadline: September 24th
Can you dig it? Then sign up for the intramural volleyball leagues! The deadline to register is September 24th. Captains or a team representative must attend the captains meeting on September 26th at 5:30PM. A $40 refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Don’t have a team? No problem! Just sign up as a free agent on the roster.
Take Out Makeover Made Lighter Cooking Class
Class: September 30th
Love to order from your local Chinese or Mexican take out? Learn how to make those meals at home! The menu includes chicken fried rice, shrimp pad thai, and blackened baja tacos. The cost of the class, which includes cooking instruction, food tasting, and recipes is $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. The class is Monday from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
Yoga Passes Pro-Rated Class: September 30th
If you missed the opportunity to purchase a yoga pass at the beginning of the semester, you can still take advantage of this great fitnessprogramattheHerbertWellnessCenter. Yoga passes for the fall semester are now pro-rated to only $45 for student members and $72 for non-student members. A semester pass gives the member unlimited access to all the classes on the schedule.
Studio Cycling Passes Pro-Rated Class: September 30th
If you missed the opportunity to purchase a Studio Cycling pass at the beginning of the semester, you can still take advantage ofthisgreatfitnessprogramattheHerbertWellness Center. Studio Cycling passes for the fall semester are now pro-rated to only $22 for student members and $37 for non-student members. A semester pass gives the member unlimited access to all the classes on the schedule.
Team Racquetball Leagues Deadline: October1st
Sign up for team racquetball intramural leagues—it’s a great way to bond with yourroommateorkidsonyourfloor!The deadline to register is October 1st. Captains or a team representative must attend the captains meeting on October 3th at 5:30PM. A $20 refundable forfeit bond is due at the time of registration.
Delicious Whole Grains Cooking Class Class: October 1st
Want to incorporate more whole grains into you meal? Join Chef Mercedes as she teaches you some delicious ways to do just that! The menu includes baked pearl faro risotto; quinoa salad withapples,walnuts,figs,andGoudacheese; and barley with roasted walnut pesto. The cost of the class, which includes cooking instruction, food tasting, and recipes is $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. The class is Tuesday, October 1st, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
First Aid Class: October 2nd
Learn to properly tend to a wound by attending our First Aid course! The class is Wednesday, October 2nd, from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. The cost is $35 for student members, $40 for non-student members and $45 for non-members.
UNLearnTonight at 7:00PM
UNLearn is a recurring forum series that focus on the common misconceptions of the current day and age. It brings controversial and pressing topics to light and challenges ideologies. For more information, contact UBS [email protected].
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Anh Joseph Cao is a United States Congressman.
Scholarships/Internships!
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Scholarship and Internship Opportunities
One of the goals of Multicultural Student Affairs is to provide resources on scholarships and internship opportunities for African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American students at the University of Miami. For more scholarship or internship opportunities, please visit www.miami.edu/msa or facebook.com/prestigiousawards.
Scholarship/Internship
Gilman International
Scholarship for Study Abroad
Gates-Cambridge Scholarships for Graduate
Study
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Award
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
DAAD Study Scholarship
Who is eligible? multicultural undergraduate/graduate students
graduate students
graduate students undergraduate students planning to enter graduate school in fall 2014orfirstyeargraduate students (started in fall 2012)
undergraduate students planning to enter graduate school in fall 2014
What are the required fields of study?
Allfields Allfields applied physical, biological and engineering sciences.
sciencefields Allfields
What is the total value of the scholarship/internship?
$5000 full stipend toward degree
$5,000 $32,000 one year stipend toward degree
Brief description of the scholarship/internship.
Scholarship is designed to support students interested in study abroad programs
Scholarship designed to allow students to study at the University of Cambridge
Provides funding for students working towards a Ph.D. degree
Provides funding for students working towards a science masters degree
Provides funding for students to study aboard in Germany.
Is anything else provided?
No No No No No
What is the duration of the scholarship/internship?
One time award One time award One time award One time award One time award
Where to apply or find more information?
iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
gatescambridge.org
hertzfoundation.org/dx/fellowships/fellowshipaward.aspx
What is the deadline?
October 1st October 15th November 1st November 4th -14th
November 15th
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Edward Tseng Lu was a NASA Astronaut and Physicist.
The MSA Connection!
•Title: Professor of History
•Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
•Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/fieldsofstudy: Bachelor’s and Master’s from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and Doctorate from University of California at Davis. All three of Dr. Donald Spivey’s degrees are in History
•Job Duties: African-American history, late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries U.S., history of sport, labor, music, and education
•OfficeLocation: 610 Ashe Building
•One piece of advice you would give students: Read!
• Favorite Quote: “Until lions have their own historians, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter” - African proverb
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 [email protected].
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September/October 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
22 23UBS - UNLearn7:00PM - Pearson Master’s Apt.
24HHM - Opening Ceremonies 4:00PM - UC Rock
FEC - General Body Mtg.7:30PM - SAC Senate Room
KAΨ - Nupe Flicks8:11PM - Eaton Classrooms
25SC - General Body Mtg.7:00PM - SAC A&B
MSA - Black Student Leadership Caucus Meeting - UC Flamingo
26MSA - Student Success Series5:00PM - Mahoney Master’s Apt.Academic success topics will be discussed
SUM - General Body Mtg. 8:00PM - SAC 210K
27FSA - General Body Mtg.6:00PM - Stanford Master’s Apt.
HHM/SC - Salsa Class6:00PM - SAC A&B
28For a complete calendar of events, please visit www.miami.edu/msa
29 30 1HHM - Pedro Pan6:00 PM - Cuban Heritage Collection Reading Room
FEC - General Body Mtg.7:30 PM - SAC Senate Room
2HHM - A Taste of Latino Culture4:30 PM - Mahoney/Pearson Dining Halls
NABA - General Body Mtg.6:00 PM - SAC 224
SC - General Body Mtg.7:00 PM - SAC Ballrooms A&B
3SUM - General Body Mtg.8:00 PM - SAC 210K
4MSA - MSA Crew4:00 PM - UC 237
5Follow us on Instagram: @UM_MSA
Follow us on Twitter: @UM_MSA
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/msa.diversity
Visit us online: miami.edu/msa
Watch us on youtube: @UM_MSA
ACRONYM KEY FEC - Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos HHM - Hispanic Heritage Month Committee KAΨ - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. MSA - Multicultural Student Affairs NABA - National Association of Black Accountants SC-SalsaCraze SUM - SpectrUM FSA - Filipino Student Association UBS - United Black Students
Dr. Donald Spivey
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Congratulations to our student winners! They were voted the best networkers of the evening by the employers and each won scholarship money from Target!!!
John Okada was a pioneering Japanese American novelist.
The MSA Spotlight: Diversity Networking Night Diversity Networking Night 2013 provided students an opportunity to meet and network with employers prior to the 2013 Fall Career Expo! Guest speaker Marlene Bryan gave inspirational and engaging tips on how to network successfully. This event was sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs and the Toppel Career Center . For more information on future careers, internship opportunities, graduate school and preparation, visit www.hireacane.com.
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To see more pictures, visit our website www.miami.edu/msa and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/msa.diversity!Photo taken at MSA/WWMA
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