CaneCanections2010

CaneCanectionsYour Guide to Campus Involvment

Table of Contents

Department of Students Activities and Student Organizations ....................................................4

Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement ...............................................21

Resident Life ...............................................................................................................................22

Multicultural Student Affairs ........................................................................................................24

The William R. Butler Center for Volunteer Services and Leadership Development ..................25

Offi ce of the Dean of Students ...................................................................................................28

Offi ce of Admissions ..................................................................................................................30

Offi ce of the International Education and Exchange Programs .................................................31

Offi ce of Student Employment ....................................................................................................32

Department of Wellness & Recreation .......................................................................................33

Athletics ......................................................................................................................................34

Spiritual Life ................................................................................................................................36

Offi ce of Alumni Relations ..........................................................................................................37

UM Traditions .............................................................................................................................38

Student organizations exist as a means to provide you, the student, with the opportunity to explore your interests, improve your interpersonal, critical thinking, and leadership skills, and learn about yourself and others. From academic to cultural, from pre-professional to community service, there are a number of registered and newly forming stu-dent organizations in thirteen categories. Together, these organizations help build a diverse community and provide numerous programs and events for everyone to participate in. Inside you will fi nd descriptions of The COSO registered student organizations. Student organizations that are not currently registered may be re-established.

If you are interested in joining a student organization, want to be a part of the re-establishment process, or if you cannot fi nd an organization that matches your interests and want to start a new one of your own, stop by the Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations located in the Whitten University Center, Room 209.

Student Activities & Student

OrganizationsLaura R. Stott, DirectorJosh Brandfon, Associate DirectorDeanna Rella, Assistant DirectorEvan Gilead, Graduate AssistantWhitten University Center, Room 209305-284-6399 student-activities@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/student-activities

The Department of Student Activities and Student Orga-nizations is a resource for all students who want to fi nd out what is happening at UM, for those who want to learn how to connect their academic interests to student organiza-tions, and for involvement in the student leadership of our 240 plus student organizations. Involvement can range from watching a movie at Cosford Cinema, attending a play at The Ring Theater, volunteering for the Hurricanes Help the Hometown service learning project, attending an interest meeting to join an organization, to becoming an offi cer in a student group. Our offi ce, located in UC #209, can offer information on every club at UM and connect you with your interests, whether it’s attending events or group member-ship. To see what is happening on campus, check out the IBIS News electronic newsletter, the back page ad of The Hurricane, and our Facebook Page. Let us be a resource to help you with your involvement outside of the classroom!

Committee on Student

Organizations (COSO)Jennifer DelToro, Chair Deanna Rella, AdvisorWhitten University Center, Room 209305-284-6399 coso_chair@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/coso

The Committee on Student Organizations is a board of students dedicated to supporting student organizations and their members. The fi fteen students on this committee are responsible for approving new student organizations, registering existing organizations on a yearly basis, provid-ing, developing, and improving services and resources for student organizations, and facilitating the proper use of policies and procedures related to student organizations. The committee is responsible for coordinating a number of programs including Canefest, the Spring Involvement Fair, the annual Rumble on the Green, and organizing the end of the year Student Organization Achievement and Recogni-tion (SOAR) Awards Ceremony.

COSO looks for members that are enthusiastic, dedicat-ed, have strong leadership skills, and are highly involved in campus activities. Applications are available in the spring semester and applicants will have to complete an interview process.

Student Activity Fee Allocation

Committee (SAFAC)Melanie Suaris, ChairSumit Mehta, Vice Chair Laura R. Stott, AdvisorWhitten University Center, Room 209305-284-6399 safac@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/safac

SAFAC is an organization that derives its authority from the VicSAFAC is the organization responsible for determin-ing the distribution of the Student Activity Fee designated to registered student organizations. The fourteen students on this committee serve as delegates for various campus con-stituents. Members review Regular Budget, Supplemental and Capital Expenditure requests throughout the academic year, provide workshops on the funding process, and serve as a resource on fi nancial matters. SAFAC members are eager, committed, show strong di-rection, and are highly involved in campus activities. Appli-cations are available in the spring semester and applicants will have to complete an interview process. Members must be available to meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons.

Homecoming Executive CommitteeMolly Piccione, Chair Patrick Bethell, Christina Farmer, Erin Gameson, Vice Chairs Laura R. Stott, AdvisorWhitten University Center, Room 209305-284-6399 homecoming.studorg@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/homecoming

Homecoming is a week of events celebrating UM tradi-tions, the return of alumni to campus and true ‘Cane school spirit. Events include the Alma Mater singing contest, Blood Drive, Hurricanes Help the Hometown service project, King & Queen pageant, Organized Cheer, and a new Masquer-ade Dance. The biggest night of all, Hurricane Howl, is the night before the football game and includes a parade, pep rally, boat burning ceremony with fi reworks, a concert, free food, and so much more! Students can either compete in a group for an overall trophy or you can just come and be a part of the fun.

Join the Homecoming Executive Committee and help plan the events! Freshman committee applications are avail-able online at www.miami.edu/homecoming. The application process for Homecoming 2011 will begin in November to select a Chair and Vice Chairs and general committee ap-plications will be available early in the spring semester.

Hurricane ProductionsHurricane ProductionsJane Pryjmak, Chairj.pryjmak@umiami.edu Joanna Lamb, Vice Chairj.lamb@umiami.eduJosh Brandfon, Advisor

Whitten University Center, Room 206305-284-4606http://hurricaneproductions.org

Hurricane Productions is the on-campus programming board at the University of Miami and is responsible for coor-dinating quality entertainment. HP is headed by an Execu-tive Board consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Chairs. From concerts, to plays to movies and guest speak-ers- we pretty much have it all! As if that wasn’t enough, all HP events are free to students!!

HP Committee‘Canes Night Live (CNL)Reggie Sainvil, Chairr.sainvil@umiami.edu

CNL offers late night entertainment. The committee cre-ates events where students get to interact and socialize on campus. CNL is sure to offer free food, giveaways, music and entertainment including Screen on the Green, novelty attractions and much more!

Cinematic Arts Commission (CAC)Rebecca Falcon, Chairr.falcon@umiami.edu

CAC coordinates the Wednesday night blockbuster fi lm series, as well as sneak previews shown on campus. Each fi lm plays at 8pm and 10pm at the Cosford Cinema. As a member of this committee, you can help select movies to be shown and help staff shows.

ConcertsMax Winik, Chair Large Venue Concertsm.winik@umiami.edu Kris Martin, Chair Small Venue Concertsk.martin9@umiami.edu

Common, Talib Kweli, Wyclef Jean, OutKast, New Found Glory, Ludakris, Girl Talk, Damian Marley and The Roots – all big acts brought to UM in the past by the Concerts Commit-tee. As a member of this committee, you can help select and coordinate the major concerts and live performances that come to campus.

Special EventsForrest Walterhoefer, Chairf.walterhoefer@umiami.edu

The Special Events committee is responsible for bring-ing large scale lectures and includes all other out-of-the box programming coordinated by HP. As a member of this committee, you can bring big names to campus or plan events like parties at the Rat.

Patio JamsErika Hutcheson, Chaire.hutcheson@umiami.edu

The Patio Jams committee brings musical acts to the Whitten University Center Patio every Thursday from 12pm to 1:30pm. Committee members are responsible for select-ing and coordinating the weekly performances.

Quantum EntertainmentAlex Gonzalez, Chair ajg1576@aol.com

This student-run theater production organization allows students to create theater productions from start to fi nish. Previous productions include: Little Shop of Horrors, West Side Story, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease.

Rathskeller Advisory Board (RAB)Randa Obid, Chairr.obid@umiami.edu

RAB coordinates all of the events taking place in the Rathskeller including tailgates with free food and giveaways, karaoke, live bands, spoken word artists and comedians, and Happy Hour with food and drink specials.

Student GovernmentChristina Farmer, PresidentTBD, Vice PresidentNick Cote, TreasurerRichard Walker, AdvisorBrian Orefi ce, AdvisorWhitten University Center, Room 214305-284-3082studentgovernment@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/sg

Student Government gives every undergraduate student the chance to practice and develop leadership skills while representing their peers and improving the University and student life. Students involved in SG will have the chance to interact with the University’s administration and faculty and work in a collaborative manner to better the institution. Student Government members are respected as leaders of the student body and their input is often sought in making important decisions for the University of Miami.

5 Branches The 5 branches that make up the University of Miami’s Student Government are as follows: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Elections Commission, and Category 5.

Executive Board The Executive Board leads the Student Government and works together to accomplish various initiatives and projects. The President, Vice President and Treasurer are elected during the Spring Elections. The remainder of the board is appointed or elected by their prospective branch-es. The offi cers for the 2009-2010 academic year include the following members:

President Christina FarmerVice President TBDTreasurer Nicholas CoteSpeaker of the Senate Aaron EsmanSpeaker Pro Tempore Jordan ThomasSupreme Court Chief Justice Vincent FosterExecutive Secretary Jake KrupaChief of Staff Internal Romy PortuondoChief of Staff External Pietro BortolettoExecutive at Large Internal Mathew RobaynaExecutive at Large External Jennifer Del ToroPress Secretary Ryan AquilinaElections Commission Chair Fernanda SanchezElections Commission Vice Chair Lindsey KushnerCategory 5 Chair Brandon MitchellCategory 5 Vice Chair Doug Aguililla

Senate Senate is the legislative branch of Student Govern-ment and is overseen by the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker Pro Tempore. Academic school or college, residen-tial location, class, or organizational constituencies are the primary seat divisions within Senate. They pass legislation related to various projects and events on campus. All Sen-ate meetings are open for any student to attend. If you want to get involved contact Aaron Esman, Speaker of the Senate at a.esman@umiami.edu .

CabinetCabinet is overseen by the Vice President and is com-

prised of four committees in conjunction with the Senate: Academic Affairs, University Affairs, Public Relations and Policy & Finance. Members of Cabinet work with Senate to reach out to various student populations and to address their needs and concerns. Cabinet Members also work on special executive projects.

Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court is the Judicial Branch of Student

Government. The Court is primarily responsible for upholding and interpreting the provisions and powers enumerated in the Student Government Constitution and Statutes. Respon-sible for hearing Election Codes Violations, Supreme Court Justices serve on either a Trial Court or, if requested and granted, an Appellate Court. The Supreme Court has the power to offer Advisory Opinions to explain and answer con-stitutional issues, of Judicial Review of Legislation, to place an Injunction on a Student Government action, to issue Sub-poenas to both Student Government Offi cials and students, and to issue Writs to enforce the provisions of the Constitution and Statutes. In addition to holding trials for Election Code violations, the Court reserves the right to hold hearings for Advisory Opinions, Judicial Reviews, and the allocation of Senate Seats to organizations which represent a unique minority of the Student Body. The Court consists of the Chief Justice, an Associate Chief Justice, an Assistant Chief Jus-tice, six Associate Justices, and a Clerk of the Court. Want to get involved? Email Vincent Foster at v.foster@umiami.edu.

Elections CommissionElections Commission is an independent body of

Student Government that oversees undergraduate Student Government elections during the fall and spring of each academic year. The organization is responsible for publi-cizing the elections, creating candidates’ election packets, coordinating all meetings regarding the election’s process, and managing all polling sites. Commissioners help ensure that Student Government elections are run fairly and objec-tively and that the students’ voices are heard. In addition, the Commission investigates all election code violations and forwards them to the Student Government Trial Court for hearings. Commissioners are selected after success-fully completing the application and interview process and after approval by the Senate. Want to get involved? Email Fernanda Sanchez at f.sanchez4@umiami.edu.

Category Five Category 5 is THE Hurricane spirit group on campus. Category 5 works directly with the Athletic Department to en-hance the student experience at Miami Hurricanes games. From planning pep rallies and giveaways to running the “Hurricane Force” student section to organizing road trips to away games, Category 5 is the organization you want to be a part of if you’re a true Hurricane. Want to get involved? Email Brandon Mitchell at b.mitchell@umiami.edu.

Advisory Boards To link students to the University’s Administration, there are several Advisory Boards within Student Government that work closely with administrators to relay student concerns and discuss new initiatives around campus. These advisory boards include Dining Services, Auxiliary Services, Police, Library, and Parking & Transportation. Boards meet ap-proximately every two weeks to discuss issues directly con-cerning students and the University at large. The advisory boards are overseen by an appointed board chair who re-ports to the Student Government Chief of Staff Internal. Advi-sory boards are open to any undergraduate student and are selected through an application process run by the Student Government Executive Board. Want to apply or have ques-tions? Email Romy Portuondo at r.portuondo@umiami.edu.

Join SGI Stop by the Student Government Offi ce in the Whitten University Center, Room 214 or visit us online at our website. Applications for the Supreme Court, Advisory Boards, Cabi-net, Elections Commission, and many other involvement op-portunities are available. If you are interested in running for a Senate seat in either the fall or spring elections, you can pick up an Election Packet from the SG offi ce, or feel free to email us for more information. Any questions you have can be directed to sgpresident@miami.edu.

The Miami HurricaneChristina De Nicola, Editor-in-ChiefJacob Crows, Business ManagerRobert DuBord and Bob Radziewicz, AdvisorsWhitten University Center, Room 221305-284-4401www.thehurricaneonline.com

The Miami Hurricane, the University’s student-run newspaper, is published twice a week during the academic school year and it is distributed throughout the Coral Gables and Medical campuses. Become a part of our staff at The Miami Hurricane and you will learn about the newspaper industry and have the opportunity to become an integral part of the stories and events that impact our student body. Many positions are available in areas such as writing, video editing, graphic design, photography, advertising/sales and copyediting.

Ibis YearbookIbis YearbookLiliana Oyarzun, Editor-in-ChiefRandy Stano, AdvisorWhitten University Center, Room 229305-284-6385ibiseditor@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/ibis

The Ibis Yearbook is an award-winning publication, published annually and distributed FREE to all students at the beginning of the fall semester. Reporting, photography, layout, writing, editing, and graphic design opportunities are available. Applications are available in the Ibis Yearbook Offi ce.

UMTVNatalia Crujeiras, DirectorWolfson #2049305-284-6069http://umtv.miami.edu/

UMTV is the University of Miami’s cable television chan-nel, owned and operated by the School of Communication. UMTV provides University of Miami students hands-on training in television production with state-of-the-art equip-ment. It is carried on Comcast Broadband and can be seen throughout the University as well as the surrounding Coral Gables community on channel 96 or on the Web at: umtv.miami.edu. The award winning cable channel provides local programming throughout the fall and spring semesters, and a large part of the programming is student-produced.

Any full-time student may volunteer to work for UMTV. Producers, writers, directors, and on-air talent are needed along with both studio and fi lm production crews. No experi-ence is necessary, but students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their major and attend and initial meeting at the beginning of each semester followed by training workshops.

Student Organizations

Academic

Alpha Epsilon Delta Encourages excellence in pre-health professional scholarship, service, and lead-ership at the University of Miami by binding together similarly interested students.

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Aids in the progression of engineering and science in aviation and space and to further, within its locality, the purposes and programs of the American Institute of Aero-nautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

American Institute of Architectural Studentswww.arc.miami.edu/aias

Fosters an appreciation and under-standing of the ideals and objectives of the Institute to promote and forward the same within the territory of this chapter.

Association of Computing MachineryEmail: umiami.acm@gmail.comwww.acm.miami.edu/

Promotes an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management, and application of computers.

Atmospheric Science ClubEmail: atmoclub.studorg@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/studorgs/atmoclub

Promotes the education of atmospheric sciences and provides an environment where persons can share experiences and knowledge through social and volunteer activities.

Classics Club Promotes cooperation between faculty and students, enrich the study of Classics at the University of Miami, fosters a spirit of fellowship among students interested in the Classics, and creates a forum for the open discussion of ideas concerning Classical Antiquity.

Ethics SocietyEmail: umethicssociety@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/ethics

Encourages scholarly activity and social awareness in a multi-faceted study of ethics.

Exercise Physiology OrganizationEmail: exphysorg@gmail.com

Educates and promotes preventive health strategies among students and the community to increase physical well-being and the quality of life.

Future Educators AssociationEmail: UMFutureEducators@gmail.com

Promotes awareness of educational law among the public school systems and pro-vides opportunities for students to supple-ment their associate teaching and fi eld experience with school-based community service.

Honors Student’s Associationwww.umhsa.com

Promotes and protects the rights and privileges of Honors students; and coordi-nates cultural and social activities for honor students.

Institute of Industrial Engineeringwww.um-iie.com

The purpose of the Institute of Industrial Engineers is to associate ourselves with the promotion of the Industrial Engineering pro-fession in all applicable situations and with the pursuit of excellence through academia and industry relations.

Microbiology & Immunology ClubEmail: um.microbiology.club@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/microbiology

Promotes the awareness of microbiol-ogy and immunology and acts as a support group for microbiology and immunology students.

SolutionsEmail: solutions.studentorg@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/studorgs/solutions

Promotes interdisciplinary and intellec-tual discourse among students and faculty in an informal setting.

Stem Cell Research ClubProvides students with a forum in which academic exchange of research ideas within the scheme of Stem Cells may be discussed to ultimately enlighten and educate its mem-bers on techniques and uses of Stem Cells.

The Undergraduate Neuroscience Societytuns_um@yahoo.com

Disseminates knowledge and an under-standing of neuroscience to its members and the community.

UM Aquarium Clubumaquariumclub@gmail.com

Educates and inspires members about the process of, and enjoyment in aquarium science, aquaculture, and the general aquarium hobby.

Athletics

Aikido Club

Email: a.bicki@umiami.eduwww.umaikido.com

Creates a welcoming environment for those who wish to learn the art of Aikido and develops friendships and a greater sense of self.

Badminton Club

Email: saminda@cs.miami.edu

Provides the opportunity to exercise and practice for badminton tournaments, and helps members join the sport, in order to benefi t from the fun and health of the sport.

Bowling Club

Email: umcanesbowling@yahoo.comwww.miami.edu/wellness/club

Offers recreational and competitive bowling to students at the University of Miami. The objective of the travel team is to provide competitive bowlers the opportunity to bowl in collegiate tournaments around the nation.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club www.myspace.com/umbjj Give UM students the opportunity to enrich their lives via club camaraderie while improving physical and mental health, re-duce stress, and become more active in the university community.

Dodgeball Club Email: umdodgeball@gmail.com Provides the opportunity and neces-sary equipment for playing games of dodge ball while fostering the development of teamwork, competition, athletic ability, and community.

Equestrian Club Email: umet01@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/umet Encourages UM students to take up horseback riding as a hobby, promotes fellowship by letting UM equestrians meet other UM equestrians, and emphasizes sportsmanship by representing UM in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.

Fencing Club Email: FencingUM@gmail.comwww.maimi.edu/wellness/club The Fencing Club is a club catered to providing fencers of all levels a place to practice the sport of fencing. We accept ALL LEVELS, and Newcomers to the sport are ALWAYS welcomed. Fencing equipment is provided and we teach foil, epee, and saber.

Field Hockey Club Email: a.bicki@umiami.eduhttp://umcanesfhc.weebly.com/index.html Provides an environment for students, faculty, males, females, and all playing levels to develop their fi eld hockey skills.

Golf Clubumgolfclub@yahoo.com Promotes the love of the game of golf. The objectives of The Golf Club are to im-prove the golfi ng skills of individuals through golf clinics and play days, where rules, etiquette and basic golfi ng fundamentals are taught.

Karate Clubzubingrogg@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/wellness/club

Promotes awareness of Shotokan karate. The club is a representation of the Japanese Martial Art of Shotokan Karate, one of the most classic, distinguished and respected styles.

Men’s Lacrosse TeamEmail: r.mcclure1@umiami.eduwww.umiamilax.com

Provides an opportunity for any student at the University of Miami to play lacrosse with other students interested in the sport, educates the UM community about MLT, and provides students with the opportunity to participate in games at a variety of competi-tive levels.

Men’s Soccer Club Promote the sport of soccer by provid-ing organized practices and scrimmages for their members.

Muggle Quidditch Offers students an opportunity to participate in recreational and competi-tive competition. The team promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork, and educates students about this new and exciting sport.

Racquetball Club Our goal is to promote the spirit of sportsmanship and friendly competition in the sport of racquetball. We shall strive to strengthen the skills of all players, to ensure fair play, and to constantly seek new levels and knowledge of the game

Rock Climbing ClubEmail: umclimbing@gmail.comwww.umclimbing.com

Offers people of all skill levels the oppor-tunity to experience rock climbing. Our goal is to introduce the sport new comers and improve the technical skill of our members. First time and experienced members will fi nd not only a fun and challenging sport but also a great community of climbers and friends.

Roller Hockey Club Educate others about the sport and provide an opportunity for students to play recreationally and creatively, provides an adequate opportunity for players of all skill levels to interact both socially and through

sport in order to increase and maintain physical fi tness, improve skills, and make new friends.

Rugby Football (Men’s) Email: umiamirugby@gmail.com Provides all persons associated with the University of Miami a place to learn, prac-tice, play and familiarize themselves with the game of Rugby. The club will do its best to prepare collegiate players for competition at the men’s club level and beyond.

Running Club umrunningclub@gmail.com For runners of ALL levels at the U. We have a student-led run 3 days a week for those that like to run with other people, plus meetings, themed runs, and dinners before races. For all ability levels and distances. We run Miami!

Sailing Hurricanes Email: sailingcanes@gmail.comwww.sailingcanes.org Promotes the great sport of sailing. The Sailing Canes are one of the oldest orga-nizations on campus. The club is open to both experienced and inexperienced sailors and instruction is provided for anyone who wishes to learn.

Scuba Club Email: umscuba@gmail.comhttp://www.umscuba.org Advances the sport of Scuba diving by providing Scuba diving equipment, afford-able Scuba diving activities, and to dedicate themselves the principles of underwater safety, marine conservation, and good sportsmanship.

Swimming and Aquatics Club Email: umclubswimming@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/wellness/club Promotes a fun, yet challenging environ-ment for swimmers of all backgrounds to perfect their strokes and work on aerobic training in practices, as well as opportunities to participate in competitions throughout the state of Florida. Serves as a good way to continue one’s swimming from high school or to learn an exciting new sport for novice swimmers.

Table Tennis ClubEmail: um_tabletennis@yahoo.comwww.freewebs.com/um_tabletennis/

Promotes recreational and competitive Table Tennis on campus and share experi-ences with other teams throughout the United States.

Tae Kwon DoEmail: umtaekwondo@yahoo.com

Committed to the promotion and prac-tice of the American Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do for self defense, self confi dence, and physical fi tness.

Tennis Club Email: umtennisclub@yahoo.comwww.miami.edu/wellness/club

The Tennis Club is for all students, staff, and faculty of all playing levels interested in enhancing their tennis skills, improving their cardiovascular fi tness, and making new friends. We participate in intercollegiate tournaments to give members a competitive edge and provide an instructor to improve technique.

Triathlon Club (Tri-Canes) Email: tricanes@hotmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/tricanes

Promotes and participates in the sports of swimming, cycling, running and triathlon at the recreational level as well as at the competitive level with other universities and at local/regional/national events.

Ultimate Frisbee Club (Men’s) Provides a place for students of the University of Miami to play Ultimate Frisbee in a competitive environment, locally and nationally.

University of Miami Baseball ClubEmail: miamiclubaseball@gmail.comwww.eteamz.com/umiamiclubbaseball/handouts/

Offers students an opportunity to play baseball as a recreational activity in a local baseball league, creates a network for new and returning students with the love of base-ball to meet, play and develop long lasting friendships.

University of Miami Lacrosse Club (Women’s)http://freeteams.net/caneslax/index.html

Enhances lacrosse as a competitive sport through intercollegiate club play. The lacrosse club is open to all students who want to play lacrosse and all skill levels are welcome. No experience necessary.

Volleyball ClubEmail: umiami-club-volleyball@googlegroups.comhttp://umvolleyballclub.weebly.com/index.html

Offers opportunities to play competitive indoor as well as beach volleyball for men and women. We welcome members of all ability levels and are dedicated to trans-forming them into better players. We travel around the state of Florida and the country and play in the NCVF National Club Volley-ball Tournament.

Wakeboard ClubEmail: a.kristiansen@umiami.eduEmail: t.johnson26@umiami.edu

Unites individuals who are interested in wakeboarding. We provide members with opportunities to go wakeboarding, attend wakeboarding events, and meet people who share an interest in the sport.

Water Polo ClubEmail: umwaterpolo@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/wellness/club

The Water Polo Club consists of men’s and women’s teams providing an opportunity for both the advanced and novice player. Practices are co-ed and provide all the play-ers with an opportunity to focus on training and sharpening game skills, and the devel-opment of fundamental rules and strategies.

Wiffl eball Club Offers students of every skill level the opportunity to play against other students in organized wiffl eball games. In addition to the biweekly meetings, the club also hosts multiple tournaments throughout the year. Wiffl eball Club offers you a great opportunity to take a break from school and enjoy the light, fun atmosphere of the club.

Women’s Rugby Club Initiates female interest in rugby, a traditionally male-dominated sport. Women’s Rugby will strive to positively represent the University of Miami at other universities and in the surrounding community.

Women’s Soccer ClubEmail: umwomansclubsoccer@yahoo.com

We are a competitive club team that fo-cuses on team chemistry, skill building, and sportsmanship. We participate in several intercollegiate tournaments throughout the year including the National Collegiate Club Team tournament in the fall.

Women’s Ultimate FrisbeeEmail: umwultimate@gmail.com

Provides an environment of learning, competition, fair play and spirit for the sport of Ultimate Frisbee on both the practice fi eld and in competitions.

Cultural

African Students UnionEmail: umafricanstudents@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/asu

Raises cultural awareness, diversity, and knowledge of the current issues that face Africa, and provides insight by addressing misconceptions about Africa.

Alliance of Latin American StudentsEmail: alasum@gmail.com

Unites both Latin American students as well as students interested in learning about Latin American cultures on campus, and represents all Latin American countries.

Asian American Students AssociationEmail: aasa.miami@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/aasa

Promotes the unity of Asians from differ-ent nationalities and backgrounds through greater understanding of their experience in America, and fosters leadership in the Asian community.

Bahamian Students Association Email:bsaum@hotmail.comhttp://www6.miami.edu/studorgs/bsa

Raises the level of awareness of the cul-ture and lifestyle in the Bahamas. Enlightens others about the Bahamian culture and pro-vides unity and support for all the Bahamian students at the University of Miami.

Brazilian Students Association Email: Brasa_UM@yahoo.com

Promotes awareness to the diversity and offerings of the Brazilian tradition and customs, through literature, history, art, music, guest speakers, fairs, trips, and any other activities that will promote goodwill and a better understanding of Brazilians.

Caribbean Students AssociationEmail: umcsa@hotmail.comhttp://www.umcsa.com

Raises the level of awareness at the University of Miami and in the surrounding community of the cultural diversity of all Ca-ribbean nations and promotes unity among all Caribbean nations.

Colombian Students AssociationEmail: colsaum@gmail.com

Unites and represents the Columbian Students at the University of Miami through the active participation in the academic, cultural, social, and sports activity of the University of Miami

Federación de Estudiantes Cubanoswww.miami.edu/studorgs/fec

Promotes cultural awareness of Cuban traditions, history, music, and current events by organizing events with guest speakers, typical music and cuisine, and providing volunteer opportunities for its members and the University community as a whole.

Filipino Student AssociationEmail: fsaeboard@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/fsa

Promotes the awareness of Filipino culture in the community. The objectives of FSA shall be to provide an outlet by which the University of Miami can experience the culture, unity, and heritage of the Philippines through ethnic dance, food, guest speakers, and other cultural events.

Der Deutsche Klub (The German Club)Email: DerDeutscheKlub@gmail.com

Promotes the German culture and Ger-man language through education, cultural awareness and unite interested students throughout the University of Miami.

Haitian Student OrganizationEmail:planetkreyol@yahoo.comwww.envibrance.com/planetkreyol/

Unites and represents Haitian students at UM. They promote and coordinate ac-tive participation in the academic, cultural, social, and political activities of Haitian students at the University of Miami and the community.

Hispanic Heritage Month Committeeum_hhm2007@yahoogroups.com

Advances the personal and professional development of our community, as well as enhance the awareness of our culture, heri-tage, history, and ongoing affairs. Sponsors and supports ongoing activities through the month of October.

Indian Students AssociationEmail: um-isa@yahoogroups.com

Promotes the interests of Indian students at the University of Miami, including but not limited to the support of cultural, and com-petitive dance teams and the celebration of yearly and recognizable Indian festivals, as well as, enhancing campus and community awareness of Indian culture.

Organization for Jamaican UnityEmail: oju.umiami@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/oju

Enlightens the university and surround-ing communities of Jamaica, the Jamaican

people, and their ways of life. Strengthen ties between Jamaicans at home and abroad, familiarizes the University com-munity with members of the organization, fosters relationships with other organizations on and off campus, and serves as a cultural and social outlet for our members.

Organization of Arab Students Instituting Solidarity (OASIS) OASIS strives to educate and present adequate information about the Arab peo-ple, their history, culture, and aspirations. OASIS promotes the Arab culture which shall serve as an opportunity for Arabs, Arab-Americans, and anyone interested in our common interests to interact with and portray the Arab culture in a positive way

Taiwanese Student Association Promotes a better understanding be-tween Taiwan and the United States and to provide assistance to Taiwanese students.

Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Association Email: umttca@yahoo.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/ttca

Promotes the islands of Trinidad and Tobago; Educates the community about West Indian culture; and unites Trinidadians and Tobagonian’s through organized events and service.

Union Venezolana Unite the Venezuelan students at the University of Miami and to represent the rich and diverse Venezuelan culture through a broad variety of activities.

United Black StudentsEmail: unitedblackstudentsum@gmail.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/ubs

Dedicated to promoting Black culture and unity, United Black Students provides numerous outlets for student involvement, academic growth, social networking, and excellence. This year’s theme is “Bonding Our Ties from Within”.

Health & Wellness

A Week For Life Email: aweek4life@yahoo.com

Educates about issues related to HIV/AIDS, by promoting the appreciation of life through a week of diverse programming which encourages students to reduce at-risk behaviors by making positive choices.

Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA)www.miami.edu/pier21

Assists and supports Greek chapters in their proactive efforts to keep their members safe and healthy.

No Zebras: Canes Against Sexual Assault Spreads awareness about the issue of sexual assault and educate the University of Miami community about the resources avail-able to survivors in Coral Gables.

Student Awareness for Eating Disorders (SAFE D) Raises awareness and informs the Miami community on the problems that eating dis-orders create and to promote healthier and safer alternatives to creating a positive body image for students affected by an eating disorder.

University of Miami Promoting Alcohol Responsibility to You (UPARTY)Email: bacchus@miami.eduwww6.miami.edu/pier21/peered/bacchus/

Promotes healthy lifestyles and respon-sible decision making with regards to alcohol and other drugs.

VOX: Voices for Planned ParenthoodEmail: voxumiami@hotmail.com

Vox works with Planned Parenthood to help raise awareness about sexual health and reproductive rights. Our main focus is on increasing awareness about sexual trans-mitted infections, emergency contraception, the right to choose, and sexual assault.

Honorary

Alpha Epsilon DeltaEmail: alphaepsilondelta.studorg@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/studorgs/aed

Encourages excellence in premedical scholarship, service, and leadership, while stimulating an appreciation of the importance of premedical education in the study of medi-cine.

Alpha Kappa Psihttp://www.akpsimiami.com/

Fosters scientifi c research in the fi elds of commerce, accounts, and fi nance, educates the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein.

Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society An honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its activi-ties shall be designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dis-semination of information and new interpreta-tions among students of the life sciences.

Chi EpsilonEmail: chiepsilonmiami@gmail.comwww.chi-epsilon.org

Civil, Architectural, and Environmen-tal Engineering fraternity for students who exhibit exemplary scholarship, character, practicality, and sociability.

Chi Epsilon Pi Meteorological Honor SocietyEmail: chipi.studorg@miami.edu

Recognizes both graduate and under-graduate students with exemplar scholastic ability, primarily in the fi eld of meteorology.

Golden Key International Honor SocietyEmail: umgoldenkey@yahoo.com

Recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence in all under-graduate fi elds of study. Purpose is to unite with collegiate faculties and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education.

Mortar Board National College Honor SocietyEmail: mortarboardum@gmail.com

Recognizes exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service in individuals who also demonstrate good character, both moral and ethical, citizenship, cooperation, courtesy, modesty, and humility.

Omicron Delta KappaEmail: odk.umiami@gmail.comwww6.miami.edu/studorgs/odk

Recognizes individuals who have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate activities, encourages them to continue along this line, and inspires others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.

Phi Sigma Pi National Co-Ed Honor Fraternityhttp://phisigmapi.org

A co-educational fraternity open to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. Our purpose is to bring together some of the brightest and most motivated students on campus and work together in a spirit of excellence to encour-age three ideals: leadership, scholarship, and fellowship.

Pi Sigma Alpha www.apsanet.org

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor so-ciety for college students of political science and government in the United States.

Psi Chi Encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in scholarship o the individual members in all fi elds, particularly in psychol-ogy, and to advance the science of psychol-ogy.

Rho Rho RhoEmail: rhorhorho@bio.miami.edu http://penguin.bio.miami.edu/rhorhorho

Recognizes scholarship in Marine and Atmospheric sciences; promotes awareness and aid in the preservation of marine and terrestrial environments.

Sigma Gamma Epsilon Establishes and recognizes scholarship and professionalism in the Earth Sciences. Promotes the scholastic, scientifi c, and professional advancement of its members and develops relationships of friendship and assistance among colleges and universities that are devoted to the advancement of the Earth Sciences.

Media

Canes InternationalEmail: canesinternational@gmail.com canesinternational.blogspot.com

Connects the global community to the University of Miami through the examination, refl ection and integration of International Studies with the distribution of a journal. Pro-vides students with a single comprehensive resource that consolidates information from the Department of International Studies, the University of Miami community as a whole and media dealing with international studies.

Distraction MagazineEmail: h.carney1@umiami.eduwww.distractionmagazine.com

The magazine of the students of the University of Miami that defi nes the culture of UM’s student body. This publication serves as an entertaining and insightful “Distraction” to the daily stress of college life and features new trends in music, fashion, art, entertain-ment and student interests.

National Broadcasting Society Promotes interests in Radio, Television, and Motion Picture Industries. Promotes excellence, provide opportunities for leader-ship, provide exposure to the telecommu-nication industries, assists career prepara-tion, and provides opportunities for the development of members through advanced media education programs at local, district, regional, and national levels.

WVUMEmail: gm@wvum.orghttp://wvum.org/

WVUM 90.5FM is an award-winning ra-dio station broadcasting out of the University of Miami. Reaching Miami-Dade in its radius, WVUM is a Miami Radio Station broadcast-ing an alternative sound in Music, News and Sports Broadcasting.

Performance

Hammond Butler Inspirational Concert Choirmiami_icc@yahoo.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/icc

The University of Miami’s premier gospel choir. We enjoy raising our voices in praise to God, fellowship with other believers on cam-pus and ministering to the UM community and the world through our gifts of song, music, and dance!

Hurricane Bhangra Hurricane Bhangra is one of University of Miami’s Indian, cultural folk-dance teams. We strive to spread awareness of the art of bhangra, a form of energetic folk-dance, on the UM campus and the greater Miami community through participating in various events.

KAOS Brings hip-hop dance styles to the Uni-versity of Miami community and the greater Miami area through high-energy dance performance.

Miami BallroomEmail: miamiballroom@gmail.com.www.miamiballroom.org

Offers a curriculum of ballroom danc-ing lessons, instructional workshops, and a venue for social dancing on and off the University of Miami campus.

Miami MotionEmail: mmat.studorg@miami.edu

Provides a student dance organization for experienced dancers in more traditional areas of dance such as Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Lyrical.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfoniawww.sinfonia.org

Promotes the highest standards of cre-ativity, performance, education, and research in music on campus, develops and encour-ages loyalty to the Alma Mater, and instills in all people an awareness of music’s important

role in the enrichment of the human spirit.

SalsaCrazeEmail: salsacraze@gmail.comwww.salsacraze.org

Promotes the awareness of salsa danc-ing through education, practice, perfor-mance, and competition at the collegiate level.

Swing UEmail: swingumiami@gmail.com

Provides a safe, comfortable environ-ment to teach and learn the extensive realm of Swing Dancing.

Professional

Ad GroupEmail: umadgroup@gmail.com

Provides and promotes a better un-derstanding of the functions of advertising and its values in addition to stimulating and encouraging advertising professionalism through advertising education.

Alpha Mu Music Therapy Club Promotes professional standards in the fi eld of music therapy, and educates stu-dents and the community about the music therapy profession.

American Marketing Association An international professional society of individual members with an interest in the practice, study, and teaching of market-ing. Creates a professional environment by which its members can grow, mature, and develop better understanding and apprecia-tion of marketing problems.

American Medical Student AssociationEmail: amsa@miami.eduhttp://amsaofumiami.webs.com/

Provides an environment that supports the creative ideas of physicians-in-training and all pre-health students.

American Society of Civil Engineers Email: asce.studorg@miami.edu Enhances the quality of life worldwide by advancing professional knowledge and improving the practice of civil engineering.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers http://umasme.org Serves the community, industry and gov-ernment by encouraging the development of new technologies and fi nding solutions to the problems of an increasingly global technological society.

American Society of Pre-Dental Students Email: umpredental@gmail.comwww.umpredental.org Encourages excellence in pre-dental scholarship, educates and familiarizes inter-ested students with the dental profession, helps prepare pre

Biomedical Engineering Society Email:umiamibmes@gmail.com Encourages the development, dis-semination, integration, and utilization of knowledge in biomedical engineering.

Black Nursing Students Association Email: umbnsa@yahoo.com Provides students the opportunity to be-come involved with the issues and services relevant to the health and welfare of the com-munity at large.

Delta Sigma Pi

Fosters the study of business in uni-versities; encourages scholarship, social activity, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promotes closer affi liation be-tween the commercial world and students of commerce and furthers a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.

Emerging Green Builders (EGB)www.umgreen.com

Integrates students and professionals into the green building movement, a move-ment which promotes the design and con-struction of buildings that are environmentally sensitive.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB)Email: EWBMiami.StudOrg@miami.edu

EWB partners with professionals and devel-oping countries to implement sustainable so-lutions to engineering problems. Examples of projects include supplying a community with a clean water source, renovating class-rooms with electricity, and building school houses.

Entrepreneurs AssociationEmail: Entrepreneur@sba.miami.edu

Better prepares its members in start-ing, expanding, managing, and selling a business. The organization serves also as a forum for individuals with complementary skills sets to increase and enhance entrepre-neurial activity in the UM community.

Florida Collegiate Music Educators National ConferenceGives members the opportunity for profes-sional development as well as acquainting students with the privileges and responsibili-ties of the music education profession.

Future Black Communication ProfessionalsEmail: um.fbcp@gmail.com

Brings cohesion among communication students dedicated to truth and excellence in all communication professions, and provides a venue for professional enrichment in future communication endeavors.

Health Science Student AssociationEmail: hssa.studorg@miami.edu

Motivates and provides general guidance to health-related students. This organization will unify students in the several professional tracks offered by the School of Nursing and Health Studies, and serve as a foundation for further success in future health-related fi elds.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net/ Encourages students to assume roles of leadership in the public and private sectors, such as in school, at the workplace, and in the community, by preparing them with the necessary academic, entrepreneurial, and organizational skills, and to connect stu-dents to one another in personal, academic, and pre-professional support systems.

Hurricane Athletic Training Students www.education.miami.edu/AthleticTraining Encourages athletic training students to work as a team in order to promote higher academic achievement and personal and professional development in the area of sports medicine.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Email: um.ieee@gmail.comwww.umieee.org Informs the student branch about the theory and practice of all aspects of electri-cal engineering, electronics, radio, and promotes the furtherance of the professional development of the students.

Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Email: um_maps@yahoo.comwww.freewebs.com/umaps/index.htm Develops programs for students enter-ing health related professions and raises health career interests of minority/disadvan-taged students.

Minority Women in Medicine Email: umiami.mwm@gmail.comwww.freewebs.com/minoritywomeninmedicine Functions as a platform for all who are pursuing a health-related career, primar-ily to accumulate and provide advice on being successful in these goals, but also broadly to explore every facet of medicine, including through enthusiastic discussions on current health topics, informative and engaging seminars hosted by professionals in the fi eld, and entertaining and educational health-related events for the campus at large.

Music and Entertainment Industry Student AssociationEmail: meisa.um@gmail.comwww.meisa.org

A music industry networking organiza-tion designed for both those interested in working in the music industry and music loves to network and get involved with music related events in Miami.

National Society of Black EngineersEmail: umnsbe.studorg@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/umnsbe

Develops programs designed to assist in the recruitment, retention, and advance-ment of Blacks and other minorities in engi-neering.

Nursing Student AssociationEmail: umnsa.studorg@miami.edu

Aids in the preparation of nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities and to facilitate their college career at the University of Miami.

Physical Therapy Students Association Fosters unity amongst students aspir-ing to pursue a career in physical therapy while expanding the knowledge of students preparing for post graduate studies and the scope of physical therapy in general.

Pre-Veterinary SocietyEmail: umprevets@gmail.com

Provides academic guidance, volunteer opportunities, and application advice for pre-vet students preparing for veterinary school. Participates in fundraising and awareness events to help local pet adoption and anti-cruelt organizations.

Pre-Law Advisory ClubEmail: umplac@gmail.com

Provides information on law related activities and events including internships, law schools, and test prep, along with vari-ous speakers to establish a better informed pre-law student.

Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Legal Society Email: padmiami@hotmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/pad

Promotes interest in the legal profession by exposing students, from all fi elds of study, to mock trial competitions, law school events, and guest speakers.

Phi Delta EpsilonEmail: umphide@gmail.com

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity creates physicians of integrity with a life-long commitment to our guiding prin-ciples of philanthropy, deity, and education through fellowship, service, mentoring, and formal training in leadership, science, and ethics.

Public Relations Student Society of AmericaEmail: umprssa@gmail.comwww.umprssa.wordpress.com

Enhances members knowledge of public relations and provides access to professional development opportunities, and serves the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualifi ed, well-prepared professionals.

Sigma Alpha Iotawww.sigmaalphaiota.org

Recognizes the contributions of women in all fi elds of music, celebrates music through quality performances, and provides community outreach through music.

University of Miami Society of Composersumsci@yahoo.com

Gives realistic and creative insight to student composers into the professional world of music.

Society of Women EngineersEmail: umswe.studorg@miami.edu

Empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be rec-ognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and lead-ers.

Society of Hispanic Professional EngineersEmail: shpe.studorg@umiami.eduwww.miami.edu/studorgs/umshpe

Promotes the advancement of Hispanics in the STEM (Science Technology Engineer-ing and Mathematics) fi elds.

Strictly Business Examines the various careers available to business majors by providing seminars, lecturers, and internships. Networking opportunities with UM alumni and local businesspeople provide new insights and greater understanding of life after gradua-tion.

Student Association of Fashion Professionals Promotes business awareness in the fashion industry and provides University of Miami students with career opportunities and benefi ts within the fashion industry.

UM Mock Trial Fosters interest and growth in the fi elds of litigation and trial advocacy, provides a unique, learning-through-doing experience in the aforementioned fi elds.

UM Robotics UM Robotics engages in the process of designing and building robots to be entered in specialized competitions, for the purpose of learning and acquiring practical experi-ence in the fi elds of electrical and mechani-cal engineering, as well as to represent the University in competitions.

University of Miami Model United Nations Educates students on effective debating techniques, encourages members to partici-pate in debating panels, and creates United Nations awareness on campus. In addi-tion, Model UN will strive to help members improve their public speaking skills, debate strategies, and leadership roles, emphasize the importance of knowledge about political stances or situations in other nations, and foster relationships with other organizations.

University of Miami Collegiate Chapter Of Music Teachers National Associa-tionUmmusicteachers@miami.edu

Enhances students’ studies by provid-ing educational, musical, social, and profes-sional experiences, acquaints students with professional opportunities, and develops leadership skills and community involvement.

Religious

Campus Crusade for Christcccmiamimetro.com

Encourages interested students to consider the merit, worth and value of Christianity and provide ongoing programs of leadership and character development.

Catholic Student AssociationEmail: campus@saintaugustinechurch.orghttp://saintaugustinechurch.org

Fosters the spiritual, intellectual, and social interests of UM students in the Roman Catholic tradition. In addition, the organiza-tion will gather interested students to pray, learn, share and live the Catholic faith in spiritual, educational, social, and service activities.

Chabad Student Organization Provides Jewish education, ritual, and social activities based on Jewish Orthodox laws and Chabad rituals and customs.

Episcopal Students Organization Email: fcorbishley@umiami.eduwww.miami.edu/chaplains

Unites students of all faiths as well as those of the Episcopal Church in order to learn about and appreciate this religion in a friendly atmosphere.

Hindu Students CouncilEmail: umhsc@yahoo.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/hsc

Educates and promotes the Hindu cul-ture and spiritual heritage.

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship An organization of students who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord; growing in love for God, God’s word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world through spiritual, intellectual, physi-cal and social pursuits.

Jews and Muslims Focuses on “bridging the divide” between Jews and Muslims on campus and within our respective communities. All faiths are always welcome!

Muslim Students of the Uni-versity of MiamiEmail: msofum@gmail.com

Perform Religious duties and propagate Islamic teaching (Da’wah) only as it applies to the creed (‘aqeeda) of Islam.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)Email: ocf.studorg@miami.edu

Nurtures and strengthens love for Jesus Christ and His Church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life and to offer an opportunity for Orthodox Christian

students and those interested in the Ortho-dox Christian Church to become more fully acquainted with and informed about the Orthodox heritage.

Society for the Study of Religions and Cultures Promotes knowledge and understanding of the world’s religions and cultures and the interrelation between the two.

SOKA Buddhist Promotes awareness about the Buddhist lifestyle through the philosophies of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism as practiced by Soka Gakkai International (SGI).

University Christian Fellowshipwww.umchristianfellowship.blogspot.com

Provides opportunities for Christian fel-lowship, discipleship, worship, witness, and counsel to the University of Miami commu-nity.

Service

Alpha Phi OmegaEmail: umalphaphiomega@gmail.com

A national, co-ed service fraternity that has set the standard for college campus-based volunteerism since 1925. We have active chapters on over 350 campuses, and we strive to help each individual member develop leadership skills and experience, friendship on multiple levels, and service to others. umalphaphiomega@gmail.com.

Alternative BeaksEmail: umalternativebreaks@gmail.comwww6.miami.edu/studorgs/umab/umab.html

Provides a meaningful and enjoyable alternative break experience by immers-ing participants in a different way of life, challenging stereotypes, and providing immediate relief with a potential for long-term solutions, in order to foster a life-long commitment to social action.

Amnesty International ClubEmail: amnestyinternationalum@gmail.com

Unites concerned students who are interested in protecting and spreading awareness throughout campus and the community of our rights as humans, as well as our responsibilities towards each other and the environment. Students are encour-aged to come to meetings and share stories, ideas, opinions, and initiatives that they are a part of relating to corporate and government responsibility, climate rights, human traffi ck-ing, slavery and a myriad of other contempo-rary issues in our world.

Association for the Awareness of Blood Cancers (AABC)Email: AABCofUMiami@gmail.com

Educates individuals about blood cancers, performs direct community service related to cancer, and fund-raises towards research for cures. This organization is meant not simply to educate, but also to empower, encourage, and to help save lives.

Best Buddies Email: um_bestbud-dies@yahoo.comhttp://bestbuddieson-line.org/ Creates mutually enriching friendships and enhances the lives of people with intel-lectual disabilities by providing opportuni-ties for one-to-one friendships with college student volunteers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Email: umbbbs@yahoo.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/bbbs Acts as mentors for children enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. As concerned members of the community, we recognize a great need for mentors, role models and volunteers in the area. There-fore, our focus is on providing a ‘Big’ for children from single parent families.

Brothers Overcoming Negativity and Destruction (B.O.N.D.) Email: BROTHERSBOND@gmail.com Self-empowerment and self-education of minority males in all aspects of student life; establishs leadership, provides political, and social change on the University of Miami campus.

Dance Marathon Email: umiamidm@gmail.com Plans a philanthropic event, whose goal is to provide fi nancial and emotional support to families and children of Miami Children’s Hospital, which is a facet of the Children’s Miracle Network.

FUNDAY Email: fundayatum@gmail.com Incorporates students with mentally handi-capped citizens from around the greater Miami area, and treat them to a day of vari-ous events.

Habitat for Humanity Email: habitatforhumanityum@gmail.com Habitat for Humanity UM helps Habitat for Humanity International spread awareness, Habitat for Humanity Greater Miami raise money to build homes, and volunteer to helping low-income families gain affordable housing.

IgKnite IgKnite is a student group of the University of Miami, School of Com-munication, Knight Center for International Media. We work to unite all students for the common goal of shedding light on inter-national issues of global signifi cance as outlined in the United Nations’ Millen-

nium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to rehabilitate the world’s population in need.

Kids and Culture Through workshops and campus visits, Kids and Culture works with Miami Dade youth to show that College is Attainable, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.

LINK Email: Link.studorg@miami.eduwww.thevolunteerlink.com

LINK provides a wide variety of service opportunities to the University of Miami student body, cultivating leadership develop-ment and civic responsibility in students as well as making an impact on our neighboring community and the world at large by helping worthy causes.

Marine Mammal Stranding Team Email: mmstcanes@gmail.com Aids in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of stranded marine mammals in the Southeast Florida region. Promotes aware-ness about marine animals to the university and community through events and fundrais-ers.

National Gandhi Day of Service Email: umgandhiday@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/leadandserve The largest day of service brings togeth-er a diverse group of volunteers to volunteer at a wide variety of sites in the Miami area.

One in a Million Email: oneinamillionum@gmail.com

Stimulates awareness of and provides information about rare genetic disorders throughout the University and the community at large.

Project Sunshine www.freewebs.com/umprojectsunshine/ Gives students the opportunity to volunteer with children who have medical disabilities and illnesses and distract them from the monotony of the hospital by playing games, reading, doing arts and crafts or just keeping them company.

Relay For Life Email: umiamirelay@gmail.com Fights cancer by volunteering for, instating, and supporting, programs of the American Cancer Society.

Rotaract Club Email: rotaracmiami@gmail.comRotaractUM.org Provides an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal devel-opment, address the physical and social needs of their communities, and promotes better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.

Students for Equality (S4E) Initiates and supports social change and unifi es elements of support in order to protect and propagate civil liberties for mar-ginalized groups. Using grassroots methods, Students for Equality strives to encourage the equitable treatment of individuals regard-less of sexual orientation, gender, race or religion.

Students Together Ending Poverty (STEP) Email: stepmiami@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/studorgs/step Promotes education and awareness of poverty issues on campus and throughout the community to make a difference through thoughtful action and meaningful service, and to initiate positive change.

WishGranters (UWish) Increases awareness of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s mission and provides opportunities for students to grant a wish for a child at least once a year.

Yellow Rose Society yellowrosesociety@miami.eduwww.envibrance.com/yrs

Focuses on awareness of female issues through community outreach, education, enlightenment and empowerment of minority women on campus and in the community.

Social Action

CAUSA: Students United for a Free CUBA If you’re interested in human rights, CAUSA is a great way to get involved and help young people just like you get through daily life in a an oppressive country. CAUSA will introduce you to not only to one of the hottest political issues affecting our world today, but also to the local Miami Cuban community. Do you need to be Cuban to join? Of course not!

CommUnity Garden Engages students from all areas of the University to develop a sustainable, edu-cational, and visually impressive garden on campus.

Council for Democracy A non-partisan, non-ideological student run political organization dedicated to nurtur-ing a neutral public forum in which socio-political ideas can be discussed and their merits debated.

Earth Alert www.miami.edu/studorgs/earthalert

Promotes greater awareness of global environmental issues and devotes time to become involved in alleviating environmental hazards facing our campus and other areas of interest.

Eco Forum Brings together interested parties to ad-dress environmental and recycling programs, policies, and reforms both at the University of Miami and in the community.

Florida Water and Environment AssociationEmail: umfwea.studorg@miami.edu

Reaches out to Environmental and Civil engineering students, with a focus on research, education, and professionalism.

Invisible Children Raises awareness and empower students to create real and lasting changes for child soldiers facing dire circumstances throughout the world.

Oxfam Club Supports the mission and campaigns of Oxfam America, an international humanitar-ian organization. Our goal as an on-campus organization is to draw attention to the problem of global poverty, and provide students and faculty with opportunities to get involvement.

Respect LifeEmail: umrespectlife@yahoo.com

Educates students about prenatal development, abortion, and other life issues, promotes alternatives to abortion, and unites pro-life students of all faiths and back-grounds.

Students Toward a New Democracy Students Toward a New Democracy seeks to unify all factions of the Progressive school of through. They strive to integrate the

efforts of existing groups with the surround-ing community, increase membership, and involve university staff in an effort to bring organization and momentum to our mutual goals.

SurfridersEmail: surfriderum@gmail.com

Promotes student awareness and active involvement in the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. The Surfrider Club accom-plishes this through conservation, activism, research, and education.

Sustainable UEmail: sustainableu@gmail.com

Advocates environmental awareness and sustainable practices through educa-tional fi eld trips and service projects while providing a fun and exciting atmosphere for making new friends and obtaining knowl-edge about the environment.

UM College RepublicansEmail: umcollegerepublicans@hotmail.comwww.umcollegerepublicans.org

Promotes the platform and candidates of the Republican Party and provides a means of obtaining a practical political edu-cation.

UM Young DemocratsEmail: umiamidems@gmail.com

Pursues the ideas of liberty, justice, and freedom for all regardless of race, religion, or sex through support of the Democratic Party and its ideas, ideals, and candidates.

Special Interests

Anime ClubEmail: a.bousalis@umiami.eduwww.umanimeclub.webs.com www.miami.edu/studorgs/anime

Spreads awareness of anime among the interested members as well as broadens the understanding of the genre and related culture through discussions, viewing, and social events.

Association of Commuter StudentsEmail: acssecretary@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/acsUC 207

ACS associates itself to meet the practical, social, informational, and advo-cacy needs of commuter students.

Canes Outdoor Recreation ProgramsEmail: umiamicorps@gmail.com

We provide the University of Miami com-munity with opportunities to learn about and explore the rich and diverse natural world of South Florida and beyond through outdoor recreation.

Classics ClubEmail: classicsclubum@gmail.umwww.as.miami.edu/classics/club

Promotes cooperation between faculty and students, enriches the study of Classics at the University of Miami, fosters a spirit of fellowship among students interested in the Classics, and creates a forum for the open discussion of ideas concerning Classical Antiquity.

Random Acts of Kindnessumrakmail@yahoo.com

Fosters a more productive university environment by spreading friendliness and warmth to the student body through simple activities, big and small, that make people feel good and do not necessitate reward.

Secular Humanists, Atheists, and Agnostics for Reason, Knowledge, and Science

Provides a forum for likeminded individu-als to discuss and develop secular world views and to socialize.

SpectrUMglbc.studorg@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/spectrum

Fosters pride through education, aware-ness, advocacy, and involvement; and provides support for all members.

Umbrella

Association of Greek Letter Organizationswww.miami.edu/greeklife

Serves as a representative to the Interfraternity Council, the National Associa-tion of Latino Fraternal Organizations, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., and the Panhellenic Association, and promotes the interests of all social Greek fraternities and sororities at the University of Miami.

Council of International Students & OrganizationsE-mail: coiso.studorg@miami.eduwww.coiso.com

Promotes and defends the inter-ests of all international students and interna-tional student organizations, and integrates the international students with campus life and the community through cultural, social and educational activities. Assists all interna-tional students and organizations on campus in coordinating and harmonizing their cam-pus activities.

Engineering Advisory Board (EAB)Email: umeab@studorgs.miami.edu

Fosters cooperation and communica-tion among the College of Engineering Student body, student organizations, the College of Engineering administration, alumni and the industry.

Federation of Club Sportswww.miami.edu/index.php/wellness_center

Establishes and administers activities, which will promote student involvement in sport and recreation interest clubs. The FCS shall act as a unifying force between exist-ing clubs and shall encourage and foster the development of new clubs to suit the needs of the student body.

Student Health Advisory Committeehttp://um.collegiatelink.net/Community?action=getOrgHome&orgID=11539

Implements programs to promote healthy living for students, acts as a liaison between the Student Health Center and the student body, and fosters collaboration between all pre-health organizations

Department of Orientation &

Commuter Student Involvement

OrientationBrian M. Orefi ce, Ph.D., DirectorCarrie Brunt Whiteside, Assistant DirectorWhitten University Center, Room 236305-284-5646orientation@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/orientation

Do you remember when you were a new student at UM? If you want to make a difference to new students, meet new people, have fun, and get involved, join the orientation staff. New Student Orientation is a 6-day program designed to provide new students with helpful information and resources that assist them in making a smooth transition to life at the University of Miami. Applications are available for Program Coordinators and Orientation Leaders in the fall semester and for Orientation Fellows in the spring semester.

Program Coordinators (PCs) PCs assist the orientation professional staff with the planning and coordination of the entire fall and spring Orien-tation programs. This is a year-round position and requires a considerable time commitment.

Orientation Leaders (OLs) OLs are responsible for assisting Program Coordinators during the Orientation program and overseeing a group of Orientation Fellows. Orientation Leaders serve as a part of a Steering Committee that is responsible for planning Orienta-tion events and also as staff for Spring Orientation.

Orientation Fellows (OFs) OFs are responsible for facilitating a group of new students during the week of New Student Orientation. This involves participation in all scheduled events and programs. OFs must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be available for training both in the spring and fall for the Fall Orientation.

Commuter Student InvolvementBrian M. Orefi ce, Ph.D., DirectorCarrie Brunt Whiteside, Assistant DirectorWhitten University Center, Room 236305-284-5646csi@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/csi

The Department of Commuter Student Involvement (CSI) provides commuter students (living at home with their par-ents) with opportunities for academic and social integration that resemble those provided to students living on-campus

in the residential colleges. CSI also offers advising, sup-port and leadership opportunities for both commuter and off-campus students (previously lived on-campus) within the department and encourages our students to fully engage within the institution.

Great Start 305-284-5646greatstart@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/greatstart

A student run overnight pre-orientation program de-signed to promote and emphasize college adjustment and campus involvement opportunities. The program’s goal is to help you feel like a part of the University and give you a chance to meet other commuter students. Students who participated in Great Start have said the program greatly con-tributed to a positive transition from high school to college.

Commuter Assistant (CA) Program305-284-5646csi@miami.eduwww.miami.edu/csi

The CA program works to establish a support system for incoming fi rst-year commuter students as they transition into the University of Miami. CAs facilitate educational programs and support First-Year Experience programs that assist in fi rst-year commuter students’ academic and social integra-tion into the University of Miami community.

Association of Commuter Students (ACS) Jennifer Del Toro, PresidentCarrie Brunt Whiteside, AdvisorWhitten University Center, Room 207305-284-2962ACSsecretary@gmail.comwww.miami.edu/studorgs/acs

A student organization for and about commuter stu-dents. It is dedicated to extending the comfort of living on campus to the commuter student population. Our offi ce is set to give you that home away from home feeling with couches, a refrigerator, microwave, and friends. ACS pro-vides commuter students with opportunities for involvement on campus both within the organization and Student Life. Commuters…our home is where “U” are!

Housing & Residential LifeDepartment of Housing & Residential LifeEaton, Suite #1531211 Dickinson Drive305-284-4505housing@miami.edu www.miami.edu/housing

Become a Resident Assistant! Resident Assistants (RAs) are full-time undergraduate student leaders employed by the Department of Housing and Residential Life. These student leaders live in one of fi ve Residential Colleges or University Village and work as part of a staff team in order to create a positive living and learning environment. Some of a Resident Assistant’s prima-ry responsibilities include serving as a role model, resource, community builder, leader, programmer, and policy enforcer. RAs report directly to the Area Director (AD). An RA is also expected to:

• Know the residents in his or her community• Advise residents on a variety of topics• Facilitate activities and programs that enhance community and meet residents’ personal and academic needs• Be a role model• Be knowledgeable about various campus resources available to students• Prepare the Residential Colleges and University Village for Fall and Spring opening, assist with orienting new students to UM, provide information and resources to residents• Respond to crisis and emergency situations & help to resolve confl icts• Create a safe, secure, and inclusive environment where students can pursue their studies and interests To become an RA, you must have attended the Uni-versity of Miami for a minimum of one semester, maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.75 or better, and not have a record of Strict or Final Disciplinary Probation. RA applications are typically available at the beginning of the Spring semester each year and candidates must complete the application by the deadline indicated. RA candidates participate in a group and individual interview process with current staff and faculty from a Residential College or Uni-versity Village. RA appointments are for one academic year and are renewed based on job performance. Being an RA is an opportunity to provide leadership and make an impact and a difference in the lives of students! Become an Academic Fellow! Academic Fellows (AFs) are upper class students who live in Hecht, Stanford, and Mahoney Residential Colleges and work 10-12 hours per week to support the University’s

Academic Mission as active role models who assist fi rst year students successfully transition to UM through facilitat-ing educational and academic experiences and initiatives, nurturing students, creating opportunities for the develop-ment of knowledge, and providing leadership to their com-munity and beyond. They are committed to excellence and represent the diversity of our University of Miami family.

AF candidates should be undergraduate students who are:

• High energy leaders who can motivate fi rst-year students to explore academic opportunities• Positive role models for other students• Actively engaged in activities provided by the University Schools and Colleges• Academically focused and motivated• Knowledgeable about the University of Miami and its academic resources• Excellent communicators and leaders

To become an AF, a student must have attended the University of Miami for a minimum of one semester, maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 3.00 or better, and not be on strict of fi nal disciplinary probation. AF applications are available at the beginning of January each year and must complete the application by the deadline indicated. AF candidates participate in an individual & group interview process with current residential college faculty and univer-sity staff and administrators. AF appointments are for one academic year and are renewed based on job performance.

Become a Desk Assistant! Desk Assistants (DAs) are part-time student employees who are responsible for the organization and management of the front desk operation of a Residential College or Uni-versity Village. DAs should be able to interact with a variety of student, faculty, and staff personalities with patience, initiative, customer service, and an ability to think quickly. DAs must possess a high degree of integrity and display continuous commitment toward customer service and the responsibilities of the DA position.

Desk Assistant responsibilities consist of the following:

• Greet students, staff and guests • Act as resource person to students, staff and guests • Answer telephones promptly and maintain accurate messages • Assist with emergency procedures • Assist with a variety of administrative tasks• Role model University values and service • Attend all training sessions and staff meetings• Other tasks as assigned by the AA or AD

All Desk Assistants are supervised by the Administrative Assistant and Area Director.

To apply for a DA position, see your Area Director. If you are interested in assisting fellow students, consider apply-ing for a Desk Assistant position with the Department of Housing and Residential Life. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. Your work assignment is fl exible enough to accommodate your academic schedule.

Become a Security Assistant! Security Assistants (SAs) are part-time student employ-ees who are responsible for the nighttime security opera-tions of the Residential Colleges. Hours of operation are from 9:45 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. nightly. SAs typically work one to two nights per week (10-20 hours), but the schedule is fl ex-ible enough to allow students to work nearly as much or as little as they so desire. A mandatory minimum of one full shift (10 hours) per week is required upon accepting employ-ment. The basic function of a security assistant is to screen individuals entering the residential colleges overnight, verifying residency, registering guests, and responding to emergencies. Other responsibilities include: • Monitoring the fi re alarm• Answering the telephone• Maintain order in lobbies• Assist in emergency situations• Document nightly activities• Provide information in a customer-service oriented role

To apply for a security assistant position, watch for hiring notices in your residential college, in the Miami Hurricane student newspaper, online in myUM, or you may also visit the Department of Housing and Residential Life in Eaton Residential College, Suite 153. Hiring is typically conducted twice per year, once per semester, during the months of October/November in the fall and March/April in the spring. Applicants for the security assistant position are required to submit to a thorough background check, including, but not limited to, criminal history checks, verifi cation of references and past employment history, and a University discipline record check.

Join the Conference Housing Team! During the summer months, the Department of Housing and Residential Life provides conference housing to a num-ber of University-affi liated programs, camps, etc. Working with these groups are Conference Hosts as well as Confer-ence Managers—both positions assist these summer guests with their check-in and room accommodations as well as with questions about the campus & South Florida.

Applications for conference housing positions are typi-cally available in February with hiring decisions made prior to spring break each year—prior experience working in a customer service-oriented or conference/camp position is helpful but not required. For more information, check out the Housing and Residential Life website at www.miami.edu/housing.

Join College Council! Become a student leader by taking an active role in the Residential College that you live in. Help plan programs, participate in community service, enhance your leadership skills, and make new friends! Residential College Councils give you the opportunity to work with Resident Assistants, Area Directors, Assistant Area Directors, faculty, and other students in order to represent the needs of the students of your community. Ask your RA about participating or check with your Residential College front desk.

For more information on any of these involvement oppor-tunities, please visit our website at www.miami.edu/housing or call our offi ce at (305) 284-4505.