Distinctive Collections
Employee finds purpose and fulfillment serving ’Canes community
Marcia Tyrrell Heath is passionate about the two decades she’s spent supporting researchers searching through historical documents in the University Archives.
Artist Talk on April 26
Join the Cuban Heritage Collection for an engaging conversation with Cuban visual artist Alexandre Arrechea and Dr. Odette Casamayor-Cisneros, inaugural Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellow.
Cuban heritage on display at the White House
The University of Miami’s Cuban Heritage Collection was invited to “Cuban American Day at the White House” last week. About 26 reproductions of documents, books, and images from the collection were displayed during the event.
Course teaches students intricacies of curating an exhibition
Students at the School of Architecture are using the University Libraries Special Collections to explore the history and architecture of prominent Miami sites.
Book presentation on April 18
Join the Cuban Heritage Collection online for a conversation with authors and former Goizetua fellows Mauricio Castro and Catherine Mas.
The power of storytelling
A reception featuring Roberto S. Goizueta celebrated the recent expansion of the Cuban Heritage Collection’s oral history archives.
A legacy of photography and mentorship
Celebrating Michael Carlebach’s profound and inspiring impact at the University of Miami.
March guide to the arts at the U
Arts-related events for March include a juried student art exhibition and a family art workshop at the Lowe Art Museum; performances by the Frost Symphony Orchestra and Frost Opera Theater; and a traveling exhibition showcasing 19th century African American female physicians.
Close encounters of the cultural kind
Daniel Arbino, the Jay I. Kislak Chair and Curator at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami, seeks to honor the benefactor’s vision and bring the collection into the 21st century.
Preserving Cuban voices
The Cuban Heritage Collection aims to expand its library of oral histories recounting the community’s exile experience, from the Cuban Revolution to the present day.
Book presentation and conversation on Jan. 25
Join us in the Goizueta Pavilion for an event featuring author Arnhilda Badía and a panel discussion moderated by Liliam M. López.
Welcome message from the Dean
Spring 2024 highlights, exhibitions, upcoming events, and more at the University Libraries.
University Libraries welcome Jay I. Kislak Chair and Curator
Daniel Arbino, Ph.D., joins the Special Collections department to direct the Kislak Collection.
January guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including discussions with published authors and visual artists on their work, and an outer space-inspired family-friendly concert at the Frost School of Music.
Best of 2023: A stellar year of achievement at the U
Relive the most memorable moments at the University of Miami during the past year.
