Welcome!The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs would like to welcome our new readers to the Unity newsletter. The Unity Newsletter is a publication by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, which provides the latest information about events going on campus, scholarship and ways of getting involved.

MSA has several resources to help you throughout your time at UM. Our Urban Access Guide is a resource handbook on UM and the Miami community. We will be distributing copies throughout the semester at our programs or feel free to stop by the office and pick one up. Our office will be hosting several interactive and educational programs throughout the spring semester. The MSA website has scholarship and internship information for many different fields. Our office is also equipped with a computer lab and conference room for your use.

Sincerely,MSA

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A Step in the Right DirectionFeatuing Wes Moore

Feb. 1st , 7 PM, BankUnited Center H-100 RoomWes Moore is an author, Rhodes Scholar, White House Fellow, decorated combat veteran, and business leader. In his book, The Other Wes Moore he chronicles the life of two kids with the same name, who lived blocks apart from each other in the same decaying city. Their lives went in different paths leading one to academic and professional success and the other Wes Moore to prison serving a life sentence. Sponsors: Multicultural Student Affairs, Office of Academic Enhancement.

Senior Mwambo2 PM, May 12th, Gusman Hall

The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony that marks the transition of black graduates from their lives at the University of Miami to advanced education and professional careers. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2:00pm in Gusman Hall. For additional information regarding the Senior Mwambo, please contact the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs at 305-284-2855. To RSVP, visit www.miami.edu/msa/seniormwambo.

Riddle of the DayWhat kind of nut has NO shell?

IF you think you know the answer, stop by the MSA office. If you are right you get a prize!!!!!!!!!!

Toppel Library6PM, February 22th, 2011

Join the Toppel Career Center and Multicultural Student Affairs for the inaugural event “Opening Doors”, an evening of networking with employers interested in the true diversity of University of Miami! Don’t miss it! 19 top employers are already scheduled to attend and many more to come! It will take place on the School of Communication Courtyard.. Business casual attire is required. To RSVP, visit www.hireacane.com.

Summer Study Abroad Information Session

4pm, February 9, LC Room 140Want to travel, study, or intern abroad this summer? Get information on over 20 UM summer programs that offer UM credit and a chance to see the world. This session will feature presentations on each of our summer offerings. For more information, please contact ieep@miami.edu.

Employer Practice Interview & Critique (EPIC) ProgramWednesday, February 2nd

Fall Career Expo is coming up on February 9th. Are your interviewing skills top-notch? How does your resume look? Gain the competitive edge for Expo by attending Toppel’s Employer Practice Interview & Critique (EPIC) Program! Have your resume critiqued or conduct a mock interview with an actual employer! EPIC will be held on Wednesday, February 2nd from 9:00am to 4:00pm.Employers that are participating this year are Target, Novis Pharmaceuticals, The Nielsen Company, FBI, Prudential Financial, Aerotek, Goldman Sachs, Citrix Systems, plus many more! Interested to see who is coming to meet with UM students? Reserve your space today on CaneZone! Log in and click on postings then CaneZone Jobs and then type “EPIC” under keywords. Note: There are no walk-in appointments for this event. **Business attire is required** For questions about this program, please contact Natalie de Rojas at derojas@miami.edu. Don’t wait, reserve your spot today!

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Black Awareness MonthThis February, United Black Students, partnered with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, presents Footsteps: Walk This Way To Learn About Diversity. During Black Awareness Month 2011 is bringing back the annual events that University of Miami students know and love. Black Awareness Month, commonly referred to as BAM by students, is the University’s version of Black History Month, which was created as “Negro History Week” in 1926. The creator, Carter G. Woodson, chose February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, two crucial contributors in the progression of Black people in America. To view a complete listing of the schedule events, please visit www.miami.edu/msa/bam or contact us at 305-284-2855.

Leading the Way: Mid-Day Kick-Off 2/1/2011 12:00 PM UC PatioA Step in the Right Direction: The Other Wes Moore 2/1/2011 7:00 PM BankUnited Center H-100 RoomBob Marley Day 2/4/2011 3:00 PM UC PatioFollowing in The Footsteps of a Dream 2/5/2011 10:00 AM Meet at UC Lower LoungeSoulfood Night 2/8/2011 5:00 PM Mahoney/Pearson Dining Hall Spoken Wednesday 2/9/2011 8:00 PM RathskellerUBS General Body Meeting 2/15/2011 7:00 PM UC I-LoungeOpening Doors Networking Reception 2/15/2011 7:00 PM Toppel Career Center LibraryAlpha Kappa Alpha Black Business Expo 2/16/2011 11:00 AM UC Lower LoungeStrut Through Time as Fashion Rewind 2/18/2011 7:00 PM Fountain Shuttle StopThe Black Experience 2/21/2011 6:00 PM BankUnited Center H-100 RoomStudent Success Series 2/22/2011 5:00 PM Mahoney Master’s Apt. Walk Into A Season of Love 2/23/2011 7:00 PM School of Communication CourtyardStepping Outside the Invisible Labyrinth 2/28/2011 7:00 PM UC Lower Lounge

Studio Cycling Discounted 20%To celebrate the opening of the NEW cycling studio, the cost of a spring semester pass is discounted 20%. A semester pass gives the wellness member unlimited access to all classes on the schedule. The cost is $48 for student members and $77 for non-student members. This is a one-time offer! Hop on for the ride of your life and take your workout to another level in the new, state-of-the-art cycling studio! To purchase your pass, go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center. For more information, call 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Yoga Semester Passes Purchase your spring semester yoga pass now! The Herbert Wellness Center offers different styles of yoga—Sivananda, Vinyasa Flow, Power, and a combination of Hatha/Vinyasa. A semester pass gives the member unlimited access to all the classes on the schedule. The cost for a student semester pass is only $60; non-student member is $96. To purchase your pass, go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center. For more information, call 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Gilman Scholarship Information Session5pm, February 2, Allen Hall Room 101

Get more information on the Gilman scholarship, a study abroad scholarship aimed at diversifying study abroad. Designed for Pell grant recipients, this scholarship offers up to $5000 for semester programs and $3000 for summer program. The information session will feature a video, student panelists, and a Q&A session.

Heartsaver CPRDeadline: January 31

Heart Saver CPR course teaches CPR and relief of choking 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. The class is February 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for student members, $25 for non-student members and $35 for non-members. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Why Latino History Matters to the U.S. History?

February 1st , 6 PM, Lowe Art MuseumThe American Studies Speakers Series presents Vicki Ruiz Dean of the School of Humanities and Professor of History and Chicano/Latino Studies at the University of California-Irvine. He will be discussing Latino history and its importance in American history.

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Book Loan ProgramAs a student, sometimes resources are scarce and you need a little assistance to get your semester off to a great start. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs provides short term book loans to African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American undergraduate students to assist with purchasing books at the beginning of each semester. The book loan program is funded by private donors who are interested in supporting the academic goals of students of color at the University of Miami. Seniors cannot apply for a Book Loan. In order to receive a book loan, you must meet the following criteria. Lewis Book Loan criteria: 1. Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or better. 2. Must be a freshman or first semester transfer student. 3. Read, complete form and sign agreement. 4. Objective evidence of financial need as indicated by a copy of the students FAFSA. 5. Ability to repay the loan within sixty (60) days. 6. Good academic standing (not on any university probation). 7. You can find the application here Citizen’s Board / William “Billy” Appelrouth Book Loan: 1. Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or better. 2. Must be a sophomore or junior. 3. Read, complete form and sign agreement 4. Objective evidence of financial need as indicated by a copy of the students FAFSA. 5. Ability to repay the loan within sixty (60) days. 6. Good academic standing (not on any university probation). 7. You can find the application here For additional information on the book loan program, please contact MSA at 305-284-2855

IIEP Conversation ProgramAre you interested in learning about new cultures? Are you interested in meeting people from different countries? Would you like to help an international student practice English? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Conversation Program is for you! The Conversation Program matches University of Miami students with UM’s Intensive English Program (IEP) students. IEP students come from over 30 different countries and are excited to perfect their English skills and learn the American culture. Most IEP students attend University in the United States upon completion of the IEP program. This program is designed to benefit everyone! The native English speaker can learn about new cultures and positively impact an international student’s transition to American life. The non native English speaker can improve their language skills and immerse themselves into American culture. Talking Tuesdays are offered once a week in Allen Hall 101 from 3:00-4:30. Games and conversation ideas are provided and of course coffee and cookies too! The IEP also organizes one monthly group activity. How can I join? Please email Beatrice Nanni at b.nanni@miami.edu to request a registration form. Please complete the registration form by Friday, January 28th. All UM participants must attend a mandatory orientation session.Orientation sessions will be held in Allen Hall 101 on the following dates and times:•Monday, January 31, 4:00 – 5:00pm • Tuesday, February 1, 2:00 – 3:00pm

Special Interest Housing Group Applications AvailableGroup Applications due Feb. 9 by 5 PM

Office of Academic Enhancement, Pearson Residential College, Suite #144The Office of Academic Enhancement and the Department of Housing and Residential Life invite groups of students to submit applications to create Special Interest Housing (SIH) communities for 2011-12. SIH provides an opportunity for students united by a common interest, activity, or cause to live together in a themed living-learning environment. In addition to living together, groups will receive specialized funding for programs, advising and training to assist in the programming and management of the floor. Groups interested in creating a SIH Community for 2011-12 should visit www.miami.edu/sih to download and submit a group application by February 9, 2011. Approved SIH communities will be announced on February 18, 2011 and will receive community space in Mahoney, Pearson, or Eaton Residential Colleges. For additional information please contact Emily Vaughan at eevaughan@miami.edu or (305) 284-3350.

Thai –tastic!Deadline: February 7

Thai cuisine balances the use and taste of five flavors: spicy, salty, bitter, sour and sweet, in a way that is unimaginable without tasting it. Chef Mercedes will introduce recipes prepared with reasonable expenditure of time and labor and will make your taste buds burst with delight! Green Papaya Salad, Spring Roll & Dipping Sauce, Fried Rice with Chicken, and Pumpkin Custard Dessert are on the menu. The class is Tuesday, February 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $20 for students and members, $25 for non-members and includes cooking demonstration, recipes, and food tasting. To register, call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

BLS for Health Care ProvidersDeadline: February 10

The Basic Life Support for healthcare providers covers core material such as adult and infant CPR (including two-rescuers scenario and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation (AED). This course is for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who must have a card documenting successful completion of a CPR course. The class is Friday, February 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $45 for student members, $55 for non-student members and $65 for non-members. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

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Flag Football Mini SeasonDeadline: February 2

Football season is over but that doesn’t mean you have to stop playing the game. Registration is now taking place for intramural flag football leagues. The deadline to register is February 2 and the captain’s meeting will take place on February 3 at 5:30 p.m. A $20 refundable entry fee is due at the time of registration. Don’t have a team? No problem! Just sign up as a free agent on the roster. To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center. For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or e-mail tsoria@miami.edu.

Officials Training (Flag Football) Deadline: February 2

Want to earn some extra cash and make new friends with no experience necessary and flexible hours? Then become an official for the Flag Football League! Training will be held in the Wellness Center Classrooms on February 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Preparing For Summer Job and Internship Oppurtunities?6:30 PM, February 3, Toppel Career Center

Do you want to spend your summer doing something that will help you decide your career path while gaining work experience, developing skills and establishing a professional network? The Toppel Career Center can help you explore your options for a meaningful and rewarding summer internship and give you the opportunity to hear from your peers who have already had this experience. This interactive program will offer you basic knowledge and resources on how you can secure the perfect summer internship.

Meditation ClassDeadline February 3

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 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 Friday, February 4, 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).

Calendar2/1 12pm UC Patio BAM - Mid-Day Kick Off 7pm BankUnited H-100 BAM - A Step in the Right Direction Feat. Wes Moore2/4 3pm UC Patio OJU - Bob Marley Day 6pm TBA FSA - General Body Mtg.2/5 10am Meet @ UC Lower Lounge BAM - Day of Service2/8 5pm Mahoney/Pearson Dining Hall BAM - Soul Food Night2/9 8pm Rathskeller BAM - Spoken Word Wed.2/11 TBA TBA AASA - Date Auction2/14 3pm UC Rock Sigma Lambda Beta - V-Day Carnival 2/15 7pm UC I-Lounge UBS - General Body Mtg.2/16 11:30amTBA Alpha Kappa Alpha - Black Business Expo 8:30pm UC Rock COISO - Mr. & Miss International2/18 5pm TBA AASA - General Body Mtg. 7pm Fountain Shuttle Stop BAM - Fashion Show2/22 5pm Mahoney Master’s Apt. MSA - Student Success 7pm Clarke Recital Hall CSA - Miss CSA UM2/23 7pm School of Comm. Courtyard BAM - Gospel Explosion2/25 6pm TBA FSA - General Body Mtg. 7pm The Rat Belly Bust2/27 12pm TBA Sigma Lambda Beta - Royal Grill2/28 7pm UC Lower Lounge BAM - Forum 7pm UC I-Lounge Sigma Lambda Beta - CPR Awareness

COSO Presents: Canestock11am , Feb. 2nd , UC Foote Green

CANESTOCK - Spring Involvement Fair 2011 Looking for a club that interests you? Looking for a new hobby? Looking for a way to get more involved on campus? Come “stock up” on your involvement at CANESTOCK - Spring Involvement Fair 2011. Student Organizations and Departments will be showcased for one day, February 2nd, on the Foote Green from 11 am to 2 pm. So stop by and take a look at what the University of Miami has to offer you. If you want to showcase your student organization at the event, you must fill out a registration form on the COSO database before January 30th. Organizations will be approved on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Taggart at coso_involvement@miami.edu or the Student Activities Center in UC 209 (the STIC) or at 305-284-6399.

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Paid Intern Exchange in Berlin for Journalism & Communication Students

Application Deadline: January 31, 2010

Freie Universität Berlin and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are pleased to announce the fourth year of an intensive scholarship-supported summer seminar/internship program in Berlin for American journalism and communications students. The program is targeted primarily at currently enrolled undergraduate students, but a limited number of graduating Seniors, recent graduates and Master’s students may be accepted as well. UM students planning to apply should contact Kefryn Reese in the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships at prestigiousawards@miami.edu

Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Deadline: February 9, 2011

The Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. 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 goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The Program develops a source of trained men and women from academic disciplines representing the skill needs of the Department, who are dedicated to representing America’s interests abroad.

Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships Deadline: February 7, 2011

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. The goal of the fellowship program is to attract outstanding students who enroll in two-year master’s degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages, who represent all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The program develops a source of trained men and women who will represent the skill needs of the Department and who are dedicated to representing America’s interests abroad.

The Village Voice Digital Media Fellowship for Minority

StudentsDeadline: Feb. 8, 2011.

The Village Voice family of companies, in conjunction with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, is offering an intensive, 10-week, fellowship for minority students concentrating on web and digital media. Digital fellows will be immersed in blogging, photography, video, audio and social media and will produce original, reported material for Village Voice online publications. Program instructors will include top Cronkite faculty as well as the nation’s leading news, music and food writers from the Village Voice family of websites and newspapers. Fellows will be paid $500 per week. Housing will be provided. The program is open to students who are within one year of graduation, graduate students or post grads. The course runs from June 1 to Aug. 6, 2011, at Cronkite’s state-of-the-art journalism school in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Those accepted will be notified by March 1, 2011.Complete an application form at: http://cronkite.asu.edu/villagevoice. For information call the Cronkite School at 602•496•9448

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The Minority Students in Health Careers Motivation Program Deadline: March 8th

The Minority Students in Health Careers Motivation Program (MSHCMP) aims to build diversity in the health and allied health pro¬fessions, especially medicine, by providing students from underrepre¬sented backgrounds an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to successfully compete for admission to schools in these fieldsDesigned to be a mini first-semester medical education experience, this full-time, seven-week residential program exposes participants to classroom instruction in select basic science courses in the medical education curriculum and offers physician-shadowing opportunities. Great attention is placed on identifying and removing any barriers that may prevent a participant from being a competitive medical school applicant. Workshops develop skills for preparing strong admissions and financial aid applications. Each participant leaves the program with a realistic appraisal of his or her readiness for medical school. ELIGIBILITYThe program is open to college juniors or seniors, as well as recent college graduates, who aspire to apply to health profession schools, especially medicine. Applicants must have had organic chemistry in order to handle the course material. The admission committee chooses the top 25 students who demonstrate that they will benefit from participation and are likely to be competitive applicants for medical school. Other criteria include: Citizen or permanent resident of the United States Must be one of the following: – African American/Black – Hispanic/Latino – Multi-ethnic Must also be one of the following: – Matriculating student who has completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed training – Recent science or premed graduate (post-baccalaureate) – Matriculating unclassified graduate student in science or in pre-health profession education Minimum science and cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 systemApplicants should request an application from the Office of Academic Enhancement. The application form is also available online at www.miami.edu/motivationprogram.

AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard Union Scholars ProgramDeadline: February 28th

Since 2003, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Harvard Labor and Worklife program on a scholarship program for students of color who are sophomores or juniors and interested in fighting for social justice. This exciting program provides students the opportunity to gain real hands on experience with organizing workers while earning a lucrative scholarship.Participants of this program are: * Placed on an organizing campaign for 10 weeks during the summer * Paired with an experienced organizer * Provided a $4000 stipend * Eligible to receive up to $5000 in scholarship funds * Provided a rental car, housing, and travel expenses coveredFor more information please visit http://www.afscme.org/organizer/12094.cfm. To apply visit www.uncf.org. If you have any questions please contact Philip Allen at pallen@afscme.org.