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.

Discover how progressive muscle relaxation can help you relieve stress.
Tuesday, August 16, at noon and 4 p.m.
Progressive muscle relaxation has been found to reduce levels of cortisol, a hormone released in response to stress. This one-hour webinar will discuss how to use the technique to overcome your body’s stress response. Employees enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending a session. Register now.

Bring your gardening skills to the arboretum.
Wednesday, August 24, at 4 p.m.
The Sustainability Garden in the John C. Gifford Arboretum invites all ’Canes to work together in maintaining the thriving garden. Volunteers will learn to inspect and nurture the area by removing weeds and applying soil and mulch where needed. Employees enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending a session. Sign up today.

Claim your free Hurricane football game ticket. 
Now.
Employee Day football tickets are available. Benefits-eligible faculty and staff members can receive one complimentary ticket and up to three additional tickets for $1 each. Each ticket purchased includes a $10 food and beverage voucher. Discounted parking passes are also available for $10. Reserve your tickets.

SecureCanes wireless and University wired networks were updated. 
Now.
UMIT has updated the SecureCanes wireless and University wired network connection certificates. If you were connected to the network prior to the update, the next time your device reauthenticates, you may be prompted to accept a new certificate. This will require action from any device connected to the network. You are encouraged to review the documentation prior to accepting the new network certificate.

All ’Canes are required to remain compliant with NCAA rules. 
24/7.
As the University nears the start of the fall semester, it is important to remember that NCAA rules affect sport fans and staff members, in addition to student-athletes and coaches. ’Canes are reminded to maintain a culture of compliance. Read the full statement from the Athletics Compliance Office.

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