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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.

Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Enroll in a Red Cross Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certification course hosted by the Women’s Commission in partnership with the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 10, to receive a reduced registration fee. This blended learning course includes approximately two hours of online materials to complete beforehand, followed by an in-person skills session. Upon successful completion, participants will receive official Red Cross certification. All skill levels are welcome. Additional dates and times at regular cost are also available. Reach out to Marisa Hightower at mhightower@miami.edu or Julie Glodich at jsg303@miami.edu, for more information. Register now.

LinkedIn + ChatGPT for Job Searching: How to 10X Your Chances of Success
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m.
This interactive webinar will show how data reveals what matters most in today’s job market. A former LinkedIn insider and early OpenAI partner will share behind-the-scenes insights and help you optimize the rate of return on jobs you apply for. This event is sponsored by the Toppel Career Center and Unanue Graduate Career Advancement Center. Register now

School of Architecture Tecnoglass Lecture by Michael Maltzan
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m.
Join us for the spring 2026 University of Miami School of Architecture Tecnoglass Lecture Series’ opening lecture "Scale of the City” with Michael Maltzan of Michael Maltzan Architecture. In this year’s series, “Mixtape,” the school revisits highlights from the last decade with speakers reinvited for an update on recent work, as well as to discuss change and career trajectories in a rapidly transforming world. View details to attend this event in person or through Zoom. 

‘Take the First Step to Investing’
Thursday, Feb. 12, noon
Unlock your financial power at the Women, Wealth, and Wisdom Workshop Series this spring, where you will learn to manage your financial future with confidence. Presented by the Women's Commission and Fidelity Investments, attend the first workshop of the semester titled “Take the First Steps to Investing.” Register here

Miami XR 2026
Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13
Join us for two unforgettable days of discovery, connection, and creativity in virtual and augmented reality. Register to reconnect with the immersive tech community while exploring groundbreaking research, inspiring talks, hands-on demos, interactive sessions, keynote talks, and lively after-hours events. Keynote speakers include visionaries Bruce Vaughn, president of Disney Imagineering; Chris Dede, senior research fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education; Monica Arés, director of content transformation and worldwide learning at Microsoft; and Kimberly Hieftje, associate professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine.

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