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

Attend the next Faculty Senate Meeting. 
Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 3:30 p.m.
All University faculty members are invited to attend this virtual meeting. Participants are encouraged to learn more about the Faculty Senate and its representatives. Add the event to your calendar.

Attend the Whitely Women’s Leadership Symposium. 
Register by Wednesday, Feb. 28, by 11:59 p.m.
The Patricia A. Whitely Women’s Leadership Symposium (WWLS) celebrates women and empowers the ’Canes community to create a positive change through leadership, community, and wellness. This year’s event will discuss resiliency and strength in the face of adversity, and the power to foster collective energy to inspire others. ’Canes may also attend two pre-events leading up to the symposium: the Sunrise Beginner’s Yoga and the Women’s Resources Fair. WWLS and all related events are open to all individuals across the gender spectrum. Learn more and register.

Develop Yourself: Virtual Facilitation Skills.
Thursday, Feb. 29, at 9 a.m.
Hosted by the Talent and Organizational Development Department, this webinar is designed to provide face-to-face facilitators with the tools needed to transfer learning from a classroom setting to the virtual/online world. During this session, participants will learn tools, tips, and techniques to thrive in the virtual classroom. Register now.

Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day.
Multiple dates.
Join HR-Total Rewards and Aetna on the Coral Gables, Medical, and Marine campuses to celebrate faculty and staff appreciation day. Learn more about your benefits, recognize a colleague with a thank you card, get a chair massage and more. 

Learn about the Bachelor of General Studies.
Saturday, March 2, at 10 a.m.
’Canes are invited to learn about the Bachelor of General Studies. All attendees who register in advance will also have the opportunity to take a free professional headshot during the event. Register now.

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