Challenge cancer with the South Florida community.
Deadline to register for DCC is Friday, Feb. 11.
Join Team Hurricanes at DCC XII on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Hard Rock Stadium. This family-friendly team event, which includes the option to run, walk, or cycle, provides critical philanthropic support to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System. Register before Feb. 11 and use promo code GOCANES12. Find a list of fundraising tips to help you reach your goal.
On Saturday, Feb. 5, join Team Hurricanes for Spin for a Cure, a special event at the YMCA South Dade. A donation of $40 per person will serve as your registration, which is required to attend and can be reallocated to your DCC fundraising efforts after the event. Contact TeamHurricanesDCC@miami.edu for more information.
Save on UM Summer Scholars Program.
Scholarship application deadline is March 1.
The University of Miami Summer Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for current high school sophomores and juniors to explore their academic passions and experience college life. Students can participate in a three-week program and earn college credit while exploring academic areas in medicine and health studies, engineering, architecture and technology, marine science, business, law, global studies, and communication and media. From July 3-22, participants can choose to live on campus, commute to campus during the program, or participate remotely. Dependents of University employees may be eligible for tuition remission benefits for the three-week program. Learn more.
Learn about the new UDisclose system.
Available now.
On Jan. 24, UDisclose—the University's disclosure system that focuses on research—was upgraded to a University-wide system that enables review of disclosures and management of conflicts throughout the institution. The expansion of UDisclose continues to enhance the University’s commitment to act responsibly and transparently in all interactions, both domestically and abroad, and to maintain and protect our established ethical and trustworthy environment and reputation with internal and external stakeholders. Learn more about the new UDisclose system.
Learn to practice mindfulness.
Multiple dates; Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Hosted by the University of Miami Libraries, these 45-minute sessions offer opportunities to learn and practice the fundamentals of mindfulness in community with others. Beginners are welcome. Sessions include guided meditations and periods of questions and responses facilitated by Kelly Miller, a certified mindfulness teacher and associate dean at UM Libraries; professor Scott Rogers, director of the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program; or a guest teacher. Register to attend a session and learn more about the program.
Athletics compliance: Review the recruiting process.
Recruiting is an exciting and important part of a prospective student-athlete’s decision to attend any collegiate institution and continue their athletic career. University employees, including coaches, are subject to certain recruiting rules and restrictions outlined in the NCAA manual. Among the rules, there are certain dates that coaches may begin recruiting activities, which depends on the age/grade of the prospective student-athlete and the type of recruiting period outlined for the particular sport. Learn more about the recruiting process.
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