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5 things to know this week

A weekly series designed to highlight events, benefits, perks, and items of interest for the University of Miami community.

ICYMI: ’Canes abroad summer 2024 
Check out a roundup of summer abroad experiences across at least nine countries where University students traveled over summer, including England, France, Japan, and the Czech Republic. Also, browse a series of images that capture the day-to-day campus life at the University of Miami.

Slow Looking with the Lowe: For the Birds! 
Tuesday, Sept. 10, at noon
During this virtual program, Tola Porter, Lowe Art Museum interim assistant director for learning, engagement, and technology, will lead participants through a 30-minute mindful and interactive session exploring selected artworks from the Lowe’s collection. Register for the free event, which is open to the public.

‘The Laramie Project’ launches at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. 
Sept. 26-29, at 8 p.m.
“The Laramie Project” is a documentary-style play that tells the story of how the community of Laramie, Wyoming, responded to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was kidnapped, beaten, and left tied to a fence. Told through the words of the residents of Laramie, including faith leaders, the play is based on interviews conducted by members of the Tectonic Theater Project, who developed the play in collaboration with Moises Kaufman. The play is part of the Lincoln Legacy Project, which aims to promote dialogue about equality, tolerance, and acceptance. Purchase tickets for this student production on the Coral Gables Campus. University students can obtain free entry on Friday, Sept. 27, by presenting a valid ’Cane ID.

All faculty are invited to participate in the AI Teaching Exchange. 
Multiple dates.
A casual forum series for faculty of all experience levels, the AI Teaching Exchange aims to enhance teaching and learning at the University. Each in-person meeting will kick off with a brief presentation by instructional designers and faculty experts who share best practices and helpful resources using AI as a vehicle for innovative teaching practices. Participants can register to attend some or all of the sessions; respond to the individual calendar invites via Outlook. Additionally, find resources and past presentations online or enroll in “Teaching with AI,” a free six-week asynchronous course for faculty.

Calling entrepreneurs: Tell us about your business
Now.
Organized by the Miami Herbert Business School’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, the alumni entrepreneurship survey helps collect specific data points that highlight the experience of the University’s alumni entrepreneurs and innovators. Survey results support University’s entrepreneurship rankings—currently ranked No. 19 in the Princeton Review among the best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs. This survey is open to all current University of Miami students and graduates, regardless of which school or college they attended. Take the survey.

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