5 things you need to know this week

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

Applaud a colleague on reaching a career milestone. 
Now.
The 2024 Faculty and Staff Long Service Award Ceremony recognizes 316 faculty and staff who have reached a long service milestone of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55 years between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. Show our long service honorees your appreciation by sending a heartfelt card through the Thank a 'Cane tool. View a full list of this year's honorees.

Take advantage of the University of Miami Apple Appreciation Event. 
Monday, April 15, through Friday, April 19.
Save on Apple products, including new iMac and iPad models. To place an order, visit the campus store, send an email to a.alvarez@follett.com, or call 305-284-1253. This offer is available to the entire University community.

Register for a Social Security benefits update.
April 18, at noon.
Join a webinar, hosted by the University’s Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, with Evelyn Linares, public affairs specialist with the Miami-Dade Social Security Administration Office, to learn more about Social Security benefits and eligibility. A representative from the University’s Total Rewards team will be in attendance to answer UM benefits-related questions. Register via Zoom.

Watch classic and modern films at the Bill Cosford Cinema.
Sundays at 1 p.m. from April 21 through Aug. 4.
Selected films will explore different facets of culture, race, humor, history, and the art of filmmaking. Tickets are $5 per screening, and a series pass grants access to all 12 screenings for $40. View a list of the titles and purchase tickets. University students can use the code UMSTUDENT at checkout and present a valid CaneID at the door to gain free admission to each screening.

Explore camp opportunities on the Coral Gables Campus.
Various dates throughout the summer.
Summer camps range from personal interests to academic opportunities for all ages and stages of life and learning. Review some of the camps available on the Coral Gables Campus this summer, and find details on how to enroll your child. Among newly added programs, explore the Hurricane Debate Institute and THINK Camp. View the full list of programs.

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