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

Save on back-to-school physical exams. 
Now through Aug. 31.
Parents can save on back-to-school physical exams this summer at all UHealth at Walgreens locations. Get a $10 discount when a valid ’Canes ID is presented. Schedule an appointment online or by calling 888-689-8648.

Join the University’s Medical Spanish Program.
Apply by Wednesday, Aug. 2.
The Medical Spanish Program is aimed at helping health care workers improve their ability to work with Spanish-speaking patients. From patient intake, case history, physical examinations, and diagnosis students enrolled in the program gain intensive practice with Spanish vocabulary used in the medical field. University employees and their dependents may be eligible for tuition remission.  Learn more and apply to the program.

Reserve your ’Canes Fest tickets.
Saturday, Aug. 12, at 9 a.m.
The Hurricanes Football team is gearing up for the 2023 season. Join the players, alumni, and fans at ’Canes Fest. Located at the Hard Rock Stadium, the event offers Hurricanes fans a chance to watch the team in an open practice, meet and greet current and former players, participate in family-friendly activities, and an opportunity to take a photo with the championship trophy, and more. Reserve your tickets. Official event details will be shared prior to the event.

Update your Apple devices.
Now.
To address security vulnerabilities, Apple has released various updates for iPhones, iPads, MacOS devices, and more. University of Miami-managed Apple devices will receive automatic updates; however, non-University of Miami-managed devices, including personal devices, will require a software update to ensure the latest security updates are applied. Learn more.

Participate in the Families First Program offered by the Mailman Center.
Multiple dates.
Parents are encouraged to join the University of Miami's Families First Program. The organization offers resources for parents and aims to promote optimal child development and reduce parental stress. Registration is required. Learn more.

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