5 things you need to know this week

A weekly series designed to highlight events, benefits, perks, and items of interest for University of Miami faculty and staff.

Learn how to create your happiness. 
Tuesday, Feb. 7, at noon and 4 p.m.
This 30-minute webinar is the first of a four-part “Leap into Well-Being” series offered by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program to help attendees generate happiness. Employees enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending this session.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, at noon. Register.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. Register.

Enjoy a free concert with Livingston Taylor. 
Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m.
American singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor joins Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg on stage for a night of storytelling through folk, pop, gospel, and jazz music. University faculty and staff members can reserve two complimentary tickets by using the promo code THANKU at checkout. Get your tickets now.

Achieve emotional balance.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon and 4 p.m.
This 30-minute webinar is the second of a four part series offered by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program to help employees establish emotional balance. Those enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending this session.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon. Register.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 4 p.m. Register.

Explore art through community and conversation.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m.
Connect and Create is an interactive art event where participants are encouraged to share their perspective on select works of art and support an inclusive dialogue. This online session will explore artwork by Black artists Charles White and Titus Kaphar. Employees enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending this session. Join the workshop.

Attend the Drone World Championship Race.
Saturday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m.
The Drone Racing League, 3-0-Fly, invites University of Miami faculty, staff, and students to watch the world's best drone pilots battle it out for the World Champion title at loanDepot Park. Reserve your complimentary tickets now.

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