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Who said: “We are a product of our expectations!”

The first TWO people who stop by the MSA office and say the correct answer will get a prize!

Heart Saver CPR with AEDDeadline February 14

Heart Saver CPR with AED teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants, as well as use of barrier devices for all ages. Optional: infant CPR and choking; adult, child, and infant CPR with mask. Participants will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The class is Wednesday, February 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for student members, $30 for non-student members and $40 for non-members. To register, call 305-284-5433 or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Toppel Career Center and Multicultural Student Affairs Present “Opening Doors”Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

School of Communication Courtyard, 6PM-8PMJoin the Toppel Career Center and Multicultural Student Affairs for the inaugural event “Opening Doors”, an evening of networking with employers interested in the true diversity of University of Miami! Don’t miss it! 19 top employers are already scheduled to attend and many more to come!

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Black Awareness MonthThis February, United Black Students, partnered with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, presents Foot-steps: Walk This Way To Learn About Diversity. During Black Awareness Month 2011 is bringing back the annual events that University of Miami students know and love. Black Awareness Month, commonly referred to as BAM by students, is the University’s version of Black History Month, which was created as “Negro History Week” in 1926. The creator, Carter G. Woodson, chose February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, two crucial contributors in the progression of Black people in America. To view a complete listing of the schedule events, please visit www.miami.edu/msa/bam or contact us at 305-284-2855.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Black Business Expo 2/15/2011 11:00AM TBA

UBS General Body Meeting 2/15/2011 7:00 PM UC I-Lounge

Opening Doors Networking Reception 2/16/2011 6:00 PM School of Com. Courtyard

Strut Through Time as Fashion Rewind 2/18/2011 7:00 PM Fountain Shuttle Stop

The Black Experience 2/21/2011 6:30 PM BankUnited Center FieldHouse

Student Success Series 2/22/2011 5:00 PM Mahoney Master’s Apt.

Walk Into A Season of Love 2/23/2011 7:00 PM School of Com. Courtyard

Stepping Outside the Invisible Labyrinth 2/28/2011 7:00 PM UC Lower Lounge

Sandwiches, Wraps and PaninisDeadline February 15

Tired of baloney sandwiches? The let Chef Lori show you how to make a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and pa-ninis such as Turkey and Tomato Panini with a Parmesan Basil Spread. Seasoned, toasty panko adds texture and tangy Greek yogurt sauce jazzes up a Crispy Fish Sandwich with Herb Remoulade. Mashed white beans, creamy avocado, sharp cheddar and a crunchy slaw fill a delicious south of the border wrap. Top off the class with a yummy dessert! Picture a carrot cake in a cookie format and you will have Inside Out Carrot Cake Cookies, cream cheese filling included! The class is Wednesday, February 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for students and members, $25 for non-members and includes cooking demonstration, recipes, and food tasting. To register, call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Try Thai CuisineDeadline February 22

Let Chef Lori introduce you to the flavors of Thai cuisine. Thai Chicken Sticks with Mango Chili BBQ Sauce is a “two-fer!” Once you master the BBQ sauce, you can use it on various proteins as well as gift giving! An intoxicat-ing spice blend coats the Wild Shrimp with Forbidden Rice from local celebrity Chef Allan Susser. Red Curry Quinoa will expand your side dish repertoire. We will top off the menu with a traditional Thai pineapple mango upside down cake. The class is Wednesday, February 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for students and members, $25 for non-members and includes cooking demonstration, recipes, and food tasting. To register, call 305-284-LIFE (5433) or go to the Wellness Enrichment Suite located on the second floor of the Herbert Well-ness Center.

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The Herbert Wellness Center Expansion “Reveal!” It’s time to PARTY!February 24

All students are cordially invited to celebrate the Expansion and 15th Anniversary of the Patti and Allan Her-bert Wellness Center on Thursday, February 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. The first 500 guests will receive a special gift. Food, music, and a scavenger hunt are all part of the festivities. For more information, call 305-284-3253 or log on to www.miami.edu/wellness.

Toppel Career Center LibrabryFebruary 15th, 7pm

Fully funded, two-week summer program in June 2010, a group of 40 rising juniors and seniors will be intro-duced to the fundamentals of management education, and have the opportunity develop their individual lead-ership skills. The Pre-MBA Leadership Program at SOM (the “Program”) aims to attract promising underrep-resented students. While we welcome applicants of every academic profile, we hope to attract students from beyond the traditional pre-MBA tracks. For more information, please visit http://premba.som.yale.edu/

Égalité for All: Investing in Haiti’s Cultural HeritageThursday, February 17, 2011

6:00 pm, Little Haiti Cultural CenterThe University of Miami’s Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) and Florida International University’s Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) are teaming up once again. The two Centers along with the University of Miami Libraries and Florida International University Libraries are hosting a benefit community screening of the PBS-produced documentary, Égalité for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution in support of the Universities Protecting Haitian Patrimony Initiative (PHPI). The screening will take place on February 17, 2011 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center located at 260 NE 59th Terrace, Little Haiti. The Film will begin at 6:00pm, followed by special guest appearances and remarks by Edwidge Danticat (featured in the Film), alongside other members of the South Florida Haitian Community. This event is open to the public for a minimum donation of $25.00, all of which will go to the PHPI’s partner organizations in Haiti. For information, please call CLAS at 305-284-1854 or visit our website at http://www.as.miami.edu/clas/events/.

Ask a Question, Save a LifeMarch 8, 2011, 12:15-2 pm

Hope begins with you. Question, Persuade, Refer. Become a QPR Gatekeeper. QPR for suicide prevention. 1 hour Suicide Prevention Training. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Quick and easy training. Lunch will be provided. *Space is limited. To RSVP or for more information contact: Patricia at Counseling Center305 284 5511

Senior MwamboMay 12th 2011, Gusman Hall 2pm

The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony that marks the transition of black graduates from their lives at the University of Miami to advanced education and professional careers. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2:00pm in Gusman Hall. For additional information regarding the Senior Mwambo, please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at 305-284-2855. To RSVP, visit www.miami.edu/msa/seniormwambo

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USFCOM PRE-MEDICAL SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (PSEP)Application deadline: postmarked/received Friday, February 18 2011, 5 pm

What: USF College of Medicine Pre-Medical Summer Enrichment Program (PSEP).Where: USF College of Medicine, Tampa Campus.When: Friday, June 17, 2011 - Friday, July 29, 2011 (6 weeks).Academic Eligibility: At least 60 undergraduate credit hours and at least 3.0 overall and science GPA. Preferably Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors on pre-health/med track.Additional Eligibility: At least one of the following criteria:- First generation college student- Permanent address in rural county (within the state of FL)- Low-family income for household size per federal government poverty guidelines- Underrepresented in medicinePurpose & Benefits:- Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) knowledge enhancement- Verbal Reasoning and Writing Skills enhancement- Test Taking Strategies enhancement-Standard Test (MCAT) prep sessions- Clinical (Physician Shadowing) experience- Clinical Seminars on chronic and emerging medical challenges- Motivational/Self-development workshop series- Educational Grant ($1,500.00)Application Website: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/osde/psep.htmEmail Contact: osde@health.usf.edu

American Cultures Engaged Scholarship Program 2012Application Deadline: February 25, 2011

Location: Berkeley University, USAScholarship / Financial aid: a grant of $3,000 for each course plus other benefitsDate: Spring Semester 2012 / Fall Semester 2012Open to: scholarsWebsite: http://www.eastchance.com/news.asp?q=1770,us,sch&issue=20110211&utm_source=eastchanceMailingGroups&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20110211

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MARRIOTT SCHOLARS PROGRAMApplication deadline: March 1, 2011

Eligibility Requirements – Students must…• Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage• Be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico• Be an upcoming college freshman or sophomore for the 2011-2012 school year.• Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student during the 2011-2012 school year in ahospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food beverage field.• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.Students Selected Will Benefit from:• A renewable, full tuition scholarship up to $9,000, to cover tuition, books and other fees• Mentorship and guidance from Marriott hotel managers and corporate executives• Internship opportunities at hotels where you can experience first-hand Marriott’s richculture, “Spirit to Serve” philosophy, and diverse family of associates known for thecare they provide to guests, each other, and our communities.Application can be found at: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/marriott

Hispanic College Fund & GoogleApplication deadline: March 1, 2011

Recipients of the Google Hispanic College Fund will each receive $10,000 towards the 2011-2012 academic year. Students selected will also be invited to attend the annual Google Scholar’s Retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, Ca. Applicants must show interest in the following:Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degreeMaintaining a record of strong academic excellenceEntering their junior or senior year of their undergraduate studies in 2011-2012 academic year at university in the United States. Applications can be found at http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/us/

AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard Union Scholars ProgramApplication deadline: February 28th

Since 2003, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Harvard Labor and Worklife program on a scholarship program for students of color who are sophomores or juniors and interested in fighting for social justice. This exciting program provides students the opportunity to gain real hands on experience with organizing workers while earning a lucrative scholarship.

For more information please visit http://www.afscme.org/organizer/12094.cfm. To apply visit www.uncf.org. If you have any questions please contact Philip Allen at pallen@afscme.org.

The Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship Application Deadline: February 25th, 2011 by 5:00pm

Location: South AsiaScholarship / Financial aid: two summer grants of up to $3,000Date: 2011Open to: full-time undergraduate or graduate students at UNC-Chapel HillWebsite: http://www.eastchance.com/news.asp?q=209,other,sch&issue=20110211&utm_source=eastchanceMailingGroups&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20110211

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Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program Application deadline: March 1, 2011

The Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program (FINIP), funded by the Freeman Foundation and admin-istered by the Institute of International Education, aims to develop student leaders and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Indonesia. IIE will select and pair 10 Indonesian students pursuing U.S. degrees with 10 U.S. undergrad-uates and arrange internships for them to work together in an Indonesian nonprofit organization. The 9-week experience, from June 15 to August 13, 2011, arranged by IIE’s partner organization, the Indone-sian International Education Foundation (IIEF), will take place in three cities: Bandung, Malang and Yogyakarta. All program-related costs will be covered.Interested American and Indonesian sophomores and juniors enrolled in U.S. institutions are encouraged to ap-ply, using the online application at http://www.iie.org/programs/finip . Students planning to apply should contact Kefryn Reese at prestigiousawards@miami.edu or 305-284-5387.

The Minority Students in Health Careers Motivation Program Application deadline March 8th

The Minority Students in Health Careers Motivation Program (MSHCMP) aims to build diversity in the health and allied health pro¬fessions, especially medicine, by providing students from underrepre¬sented backgrounds an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to successfully compete for admission to schools in these fields designed to be a mini first-semester medical education experience, this full-time, seven-week residential program exposes participants to classroom instruction in select basic science courses in the medical education curriculum and offers physician-shadowing opportuni-ties. Great attention is placed on identifying and removing any barriers that may prevent a participant from being a com-petitive medical school applicant. Workshops develop skills for preparing strong admissions and financial aid applications. Each participant leaves the program with a realistic appraisal of his or her readiness for medical school.

ELIGIBILITY:The program is open to college juniors or seniors, as well as recent college graduates, who aspire to apply to health profession schools, especially medicine. Applicants must have had organic chemistry in order to handle the course material. The admission committee chooses the top 25 students who demonstrate that they will benefit from participation and are likely to be competitive applicants for medical school. Other criteria include: Citizen or permanent resident of the United States Must be one of the following: – African American/Black – Hispanic/Latino – Multi-ethnic Must also be one of the following: – Matriculating student who has completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed training – Recent science or premed graduate (post-baccalaureate) – Matriculating unclassified graduate student in science or in pre-health profession education Minimum science and cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 system

Applicants should request an application from the Office of Academic Enhancement. The application form is also available online at www.miami.edu/motivationprogram.

Summer Fellowship ProgramProgram Information Sessions will take place in UC 237 - Feb. 15., 5 p.m.

Applications due Friday, February 18th 5pmThis semester, UM is launching a summer fellowship program for student who are interested in engaging in public service internships locally, nationally or abroad. Students who have the desire to work in public interest positions, which would otherwise be uncompensated, could benefits from a fellowship program that offers a stipend to offset their expenses and a social network of civic minded individuals who work to actively engage their communities.For more information, you can read an article about the program featured in The Miami Hurricane on January 27th at http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2011/01/27/serving-nonprofits/ or email j.safstrom@umiami.edu.

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Fulbright Grants for Summer 2011 Programs in the UK Application deadline: Friday April 15, 2011 by 5pm (UK Time).

Spend Summer 2011 in the UK!The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers three Special Summer Programmes for US citizens to come to the UK. These summer programmes provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), who have com-pleted no more than two years of university study, to come to the UK on a four, five or six week academic and cultural summer programme. Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to experience an excit-ing academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.

There are three Summer Programmes available for US students in 2011;• Fulbright Commission Newcastle University Summer Institute • Fulbright Commission Roehampton University London Summer Institute • Fulbright Commission Wales Summer Institute

Note: The program is open to students in all courses of study.The majority of the participant costs will be covered. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university, accommodation and meals, a small daily allowance and visa processing. Individuals from a broad range of ethnic, religious, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Full application details are available from http://www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens/summer-insti-tutes Potential applicants should contact Kefryn Reese at prestigiousawards@miami.edu or (305) 284-5387.

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Horizons Pre-Orientation ProgramApplication due February 282011 Horizons Counselor

Were you a Horizons Participant? Do you want to assist new students in their journey at the U? Then…Be a Horizons Counselor! You can help our newest multicultural students learn about the University of Miami and become better acclimated to the campus community. Horizons takes place the day before New Student Ori-entation, for more information, please visit www.miami.edu/orientation . Counselors will be responsible for interacting with new students and their families. Responsibilities include:1. Serve as a guide and mentor to new multicultural students.2. Participate in all Horizons activities.3. Welcome parents and families.4. Assist with execution of event, including: set-up and clean-up5. Be friendly, outgoing, and honest.6. Follow-up with students after Horizons is over.7. Have fun!

Applications are due February 28 by 5pm and can be found http://www.sarc.miami.edu/msa/mainsite/public/programs/horizons.aspx . All applications can be emailed to lpaniagua@miami.edu . For more information, con-tact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at 305-284-2855.

February Information Sessions for UGlobeTo RSVP, email maiaprogram@miami.eduFrance: February 17 Russia: February 18 Argentina, Guatemala, Peru: February 21 Ghana: February 22 General: February 25

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Calendar of Events2/14 3pm UC Rock V-Day Carnival Sigma Lambda Beta2/15 7pm UC I-Lounge General Body Mtg. United Black Students2/16 11:30am TBA Black Business Expo Alpha Kappa Alpha 6pm School of Comm. Networking Session Toppel & MSA Courtyard2/18 5pm TBA General Body Mtg. AASA 5:30pm Mahoney/Pearson General Body Mtg. OJU Classrooms 7pm Fountain Shuttle Stop Fashion Show Black Awareness Month Committee2/21 6:30pm BankUnited Center The Black Experience FieldHouse 2/22 5pm Mahoney Master’s Apt. Student Success Multicultural Student Affairs2/23 7pm School of Comm. Gospel Explosion Black Awareness Month Committee Courtyard 2/25 6:30pm UC Ballrooms General Body Mtg. Filipino Student Assoc.2/28 7pm UC Lower Lounge Forum Black Awareness Month Committee 7pm UC I-Lounge CPR Awareness Sigma Lambda Beta