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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.

Take advantage of the Campus Store Apple appreciation sale.
Monday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 22
The University community can save 10 percent off Mac and iPad devices, including new models. Contact Jose Zapata, Campus Store Apple manager, at 1403540@follett.com for more information. Visit the campus store site.

Attend the next Faculty Senate meeting.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m.
All University faculty members are invited to attend this week’s senate meeting in person at the Faculty Club on the Coral Gables Campus. Participants are encouraged to learn more about the Faculty Senate and its representatives. View all meeting dates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Contact the Faculty Senate Office at facsen@miami.edu for more information.

Enjoy the Miami Book Fair.
Street Fair begins Friday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 24.
From Sunday, Nov. 17, until Sunday, Nov. 24, the University will partner with the Miami Book Fair, organized by Miami Dade College, to celebrate literacy and arts from around the world. Canes have exclusive promo codes for a discounted rate to attend the street fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24. Stop by The U Creates booth—and enter a special raffle—during the street fair and hear several University faculty authors discuss their works as part of individual events. Explore a list of author events and snag the promo codes

Nominate a faculty member for a Provost Award.
Deadline is Friday, Dec. 6.
University faculty can nominate a faculty member for the 2025 Provost’s Awards in the categories of faculty excellence and impact and teaching. Note, nominations for the Provost's Teaching Awards may be submitted by staff, undergraduate or graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. Submissions should include a nominee’s biography and a written statement describing their reason for nominating.

Share information about your commute to campus. 
Deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 6.
The Office of Sustainability invites Canes to participate in a survey about commuting to, from, and around campus. In partnership with the Parking and Transportation and Campus Planning and Development, survey responses will be used to determine the future direction of alternative mobility at the University. The best answers to the open question will be eligible to receive a gift basket, which includes a T-shirt, reusable bottle, gift cards, and a solar phone charger. Take the survey now.

Review submission guidelines and share your ideas for consideration in 5 Things You Need to Know. 

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