‘The Consciousness of Art—Creativity, Conversation, and Connection’
Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts departmental honors thesis exhibition—featuring work from senior Hannah Kuker—will be on display and open to the public from Feb. 17-25 at the University of Miami Rainbow Gallery, on the Coral Gables Campus. The University community is invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the gallery. Additionally, beginning Feb. 19, and running through March 16, the University’s Wynwood Gallery will feature “Transcoding the Museum,” an exhibition by Master of Fine Arts candidate Alián Rives. There will be a reception for the artist on Saturday, March 1, from 6-9 p.m. in the gallery.
‘A Reading by Ada Limón,’ the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States
Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.
Part of the Henry King Stanford Distinguished Lecture Series in the Humanities, the Center for the Humanities, along with University colleagues, will host a public reading by Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. Limón is the author of six books of poetry, including “The Carrying,” which won the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her book “Bright Dead Things" was nominated for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Her most recent book of poetry, “The Hurting Kind,” was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize. In October 2023 she was awarded a MacArthur Genius Fellowship, and she was named a TIME magazine woman of the year in 2024. As the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, her signature project is called “You Are Here” and focuses on how poetry can help connect us to the natural world. Following the program, Books & Books will facilitate a book signing. Her publications will also be available for purchase on-site. Learn more and register to attend this free event at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami.
‘Almost, Maine’ takes the stage at the Jerry Herman Theatre.
Feb. 21-March 1
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Purchase tickets to see University theatre arts students perform on the Coral Gables Campus. Explore the calendar of spring season performances, which continues with the musical production of “Seussical: The Musical” from April 22-26. Contact the box office at ringtheatre@miami.edu or 305-284-3355 for more details.
HorizonAI Global Hackathon 2025
Feb. 22-23, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The HorizonAI Global Hackathon 2025 is a two-day innovation marathon that brings students together to develop AI-powered solutions with real societal impact. Sponsored by the Rothberg Catalyzer Fund and José Milton Foundation Digital Tech Initiative Fund, the event partners with Miami-Dade County, eMerge Americas, UHack, Miami AI Hub, The Lab Miami, and HackInMiami. Participating students will compete for prizes, and an online track welcomes international students from partner universities to join the innovation. Register to attend the free event at the Lakeside Village Expo Center on the Coral Gables Campus.
Cycle Sesh: One World. One Fight.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30-10 p.m.
Team Hurricanes invites University students and faculty and staff members to support the Dolphins Cancer Challenge initiative by participating in Cycle Sesh, an outdoor cycling event on the Lakeside Patio. Proceeds from this annual collaboration event will help fund lifesaving cancer research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The 15-minute cycling sessions are choreographed to various styles of music from around the world, including reggaeton, EDM, reggae, country, Afrobeat, and K-pop. Participants can enjoy a great workout while listening to their favorite international artists and donate to a great cause. Registration is open to the Canes community. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Review submission guidelines and share your ideas for consideration in 5 Things You Need to Know.
