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.

Join a conversation about gender and pronouns. 
Friday June 2, at 10 a.m.
Participants will learn how to effectively communicate, how to use pronouns in the workplace, and review gender and pronoun essentials. While faculty and staff members are encouraged to enroll in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate Program, participants do not need to be enrolled to participate in this online seminar. Be a part of the conversation.

Explore transportation alternatives to and around campus.
Friday, June 2, at noon.
The Office of Parking and Transportation invites you to learn about alternative transportation options available to faculty and staff members. Discounts on Metrorail, Tri-Rail, Brightline, and other transportation options are available. Employees enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending this webinar. Register to attend.

Learn to use water efficiently.
Thursday, June 8, at noon.
Presented by GreenU, this webinar discusses water conservation and shares how we can care for water quality on the Coral Gables Campus and in our community. Employees enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending this session. Sign up now.

Experience the unique perspective of a Holocaust survivor.
Exhibition open until Friday, July 21.
“Visages of Memory,” a Kislak Center exhibition, explores the photography of Laszlo Selly, a Holocaust survivor who captured moments of fellow survivors. The display is accompanied by short accounts of each individual’s story, written by Bobbi Kaufman. The exhibition was developed under the leadership of two curators from the University Libraries—Kineret Ben-Knaan, director of Technical Services, and Arthur Dunkelman, curator of the Jay I. Kislak Collection. The exhibition will be on display at the Kislak Center on the Coral Gables Campus through July 21, 2023. Learn more about “Visages of Memory".

Remain NCAA compliant this summer.
24/7.
’Canes are reminded that athletic compliance remains in effect during off-seasons and affects all faculty and staff members, students, and fans. Read the full statement from the Office of Athletic Compliance.

Access HR Insights, a weekly email newsletter from the Office of Human Resources that highlights HR initiatives, resources, and benefits available to staff at the University.

 

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