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Free Scholarship Money!!!!Over $53,000 Awarded Last Year

Deadline: January 28th

The Woodson Williams Marshall Association (WWMA) and UM Black Alumni Society Scholarship provides need based financial support and recognize the academic and leadership accomplishments of current UM students. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the following criteria:

• Financial Need • Academic Achievement• Work/Community Service Experience • Organization/Leadership Experience • Essay • Letter of Recommendation

For additional information or an application, visit www.miami.edu/msa.

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The Mountain Top: MLK 2013 Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Dr. King is remembered as an important historical figure in the civil rights movement, which protested racial discrimination. The MLK Holiday was signed into law in 1983 and for the first time in 2000 was officially observed in all 50 states. Join UBS, MSA, Unity Roundtable, Social Justice Committee, and Butler Center for Service and Leadership for a week full of events as we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Opening Ceremonies January 22nd 7:00PM Shoma Hall Come out for a night of inspiration and remembrance commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement.

UNLearn: The Narrative January 24th 7:00PM I-Lounge Join us as we discuss commonly omitted facts regarding Dr. King, other civil rights leaders and the civil rights movement. You will gain a new perspective on the movement.

MLK Day of Service January 26th 9:00AM UC Rock Devote your Saturday to giving back to the community in the name of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Social Justice Week Kick-Off January 28th 11:00AM UC Rock Join us for the Social Justice Week Kick-Off 2013! Leave your legacy by signing our banner.

Diversity & Social Justice Discussion January 28th 6:00PM Stanford Master’s Apt. Be a part of a discussion on diversity as it relates to social justice and equality on a global and local scale.

Children’s Issues & Human Rights Panel January 29th 7:00PM UC Ballroom A Panel will focus on human rights as it relates to child soldiery, violence, and the exploitation of children.

Candle Light Closing Ceremonies January 30th 7:00PM UC Rock Come out for closing ceremonies of the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration as we reflect on the events of the past week.

For more information, visit facebook.com/umiami.ubs orwww.miami.edu/msa.

Black Awareness Month February 4th

United Black Students is partnering with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs to presents Black Awareness Month 2013. 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 events, please visit or www.miami.edu/msa or facebook.com/umiami.ubs.

University of Miami

Did you know...

The 3 most common languages in the world are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English.

For more information, visit www.did-you-knows.com.

Career Development Opportunities

What’s Going On! For more information on MSA:

Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Visit our website:

facebook.com/msa.diversity @UM_MSA www.miami.edu/msa

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Studio Cycling, Yoga or Both!

Studio Cycling and Yoga passes are on sale at the Herbert Wellness Center. The new cycling studio with a video wall has taken the indoor cycling experience to a whole new level. The yoga schedule includes a variety of Yoga styles-Sivananda, Vinyasa Flow, Power, and Hatha. A semester pass cost $60 for student members and $96 for non-student members. This pass gives you unlimited access to scheduled Yoga classes or Study Cycling classes. Student members can purchase a combo pass for $90 and non-student members can purchase them for $144. The combo pass gives you unlimited access to all cycling and yoga classes. To purchase your pass, go to the Sales Office located on the second floor of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Officials Training (Basketball) Training: January 22nd - 24th

Want to earn some extra cash but don’t have any experience and need flexible hours? Then become an official for the intramural Basketball League! Training will be held in the Herbert Wellness Center Classrooms January 22nd -24th at 7:00PM. (Note: you must attend the training session on January 22nd or January 23th and the training session on January 24th).

Career ExpoFebrary 13th

Are you searching for a summer internship or a full-time opportunity? Attend career expo to meet recruiters from a wide array of industries looking to hire ‘Canes to fill their positions! Career Expo attracts hundreds of companies from various industries including business, healthcare, and more! The Career Expo will take place on Feburary 13th from 3PM to 7PM. For more information, visit www.miami.edu/careerexpo.

BasketballDeadline: January 22nd

Can you go hard in the paint like the Heat? Registration is now taking place for basketball intramurals! The deadline to sign up is January 22nd. All captains must attend a meeting on January 24th at 5:30PM. A $40 refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Don’t have a team? Just sign up as a free agent on the roster (free agent meeting is on January 22nd at 5:00PM). To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Pre-Season Basketball TournamentDeadline: January 23rd

Got game like EA? Register for the Pre-Season Basketball Tournament. The deadline to sign up is January 23rd. A $20 per team fee is due at the time of registration. The tournament will take place on January 26th at 10:00AM. To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center.

Officials Training (Flag Football) Training: January 29th

Want to earn some extra cash but don’t have any experience and need flexible hours? Then become an official for the intramural Flag Football League! Training will be held in the Herbert Wellness Center Classrooms January 29th at 7:00PM Returning Flag Football officials preferred.

Minority Students Health Careers Motivation Program

Deadline: March 22nd

MSHCMP aims to build diversity in the health and allied health professions, especially medicine, by providing students from underrepresented backgrounds an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to successfully compete for admission to schools in these fields. Application deadline is March 22nd. For more information and application please visit www.miami.edu/motivationprogram.

Flag Football Leagues Deadline: January 29th

Don’t stand on the sidelines—get in on the football action! Registration is now taking place for the flag football intramural leagues. The deadline to sign up is January 29th. Captains or a team representative must attend the captains meeting on January 31st at 5:30PM. A $40 refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Don’t have a team? No problem! Just sign up as a free agent on the roster (free agent meeting is on January 29th at 5:00PM). To sign up, go to room 210 of the Herbert Wellness Center.

What You Need to Know about Sports Concussions

Deadline: January 31st

Don’t be fooled into thinking that only professional athletes need to be concerned about the long-term effects of a concussion. If you are the parent of an athlete or you play sports yourself, then you should attend this informative session featuring Dr. Hotz, research associate professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hotz will discuss the symptoms, testing, and treatment of a concussion at a lunch and learn event at noon on January 31st, in the Herbert Wellness Center classrooms. Bring your own lunch or you may purchase a healthy lunch at the Wellness Center Courtside Eatery.

Heath and Wellness

For more information, on any of the following call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or e-mail tsoria@miami.edu.

Scholarships/Internships!Have an event or interesting program you want to advertise to the university community? Submit your program to the Unity Newsletter. We welcome all submissions from any student organization, department, or office. Please visit www.miami.edu/msa and visit our publication page for more information.

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Scholarship/Internship

Academic Research

& Scholarship (STARS) Program

Boren Scholarship

& African Languages

Initiative

The Hollings Scholarship

Program

Eben Tisdale Fellowship

Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship

Who is eligible? undergraduate/ graduate students

undergraduate/ graduate students

undergraduate/ graduate students

undergraduate/ graduate students

undergraduate/ graduate students

Fields of study All majors are welcome

All majors are welcome

All majors are welcome

All majors are welcome

All majors are welcome

Total value N/A N/A N/A $5,000 grant $5,000 grant

Brief Discription Participants will engage in basic, clinical, or translational research projects under the supervision of BWH faculty advisors.

Participants will study a target language intensively at UF during the summer of 2013 and will study in another nation during the Fall 2013 semester.

Participants willl gain practical educational training experience in science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities.

Participants will study technology and public policy issues with hands-on experience in Washington, D.C.

Participants will study diversity, ethics issues, and in learning about high-tech public policy issues.

Is anything else provided?

Travel costs to and from Boston, a research trainee stipend, housing, selected meals and activities.

N/A Travel funds to attend a mandatory orientation, conferences, and a housing subsidy for the summer.

N/A N/A

Duration of the scholarship/intership

8 weeks during the summer

Summer and Fall 2013 semesters

1 academic year plus summer internship

June 17th – August 9th

June 17th – August 9th

To apply or for more information

bwhstars@partners.org 617-525-7646

borenawards.org prestigiousawards @miami.edu

lgoldberg@tfas.org or 202-986-0384

lgoldberg@tfas.org or 202-986-0384

Deadline January 23rd January 14th January 30th Feburary 15th Feburary 15th

The MSA Connection!

1/15 7:00PM UBS General Body Mtg. I-Lounge 1/16 6:30PM HSO General Body Mtg. Eaton Classrooms 1/17 7:00PM UBS Thumpin’ Thursday UC Rock1/19 2:00PM UBS Pool Party UC Pool1/20 5:00PM UBS Game Night UC Ballroom A&B1/22 6:00PM NABA General Body Mtg. Hecht Classroom 1011/22 7:00PM MLK Opening Ceremonies Shoma Hall1/23 6:30PM HSO General Body Mtg. Eaton Classrooms1/24 6:00PM MSA Unity Roundtable UC Ballroom A 1/24 7:00PM MLK UNLearn: The Narrative UC Ballroom A1/25 4:00PM MSA MSA Crew Mtg. UC 241 1/25 6:00PM FIRM F.I.R.M. BBQ Hecht/Stanford Bridge1/25 7:00PM FSA General Body Mtg. UC 2471/26 9:00AM MLK MLK Day of Service UC Rock1/26 7:00PM ΣΛΓ New Member Presentation UC Rock 1/28 11:00AM SJWC Social Justice Week Kick-Off UC Rock1/28 6:00PM MSA/SJWC Diversity & Social Justice Discussion Stanford Master’s Apt.1/29 6:00PM SJWC Children’s Issues & Humans Rights Panel UC Ballroom A 1/30 8:00PM ALAS General Body Mtg. MM 117

Acronym Key ALAS Alliance of Latin American Students F.I.R.M. Firm Family FSA Filipino Student Association HSO Haitian Student Organization MLK Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration Committee MSA Multicultural Student Affairs NABA National Association of Black Accountants SJWC Social Justice Week Committee ΣΛΓ Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority UBS United Black Students

For more information, please visit www.miami.edu/msa/calendar.

• Title: Academic and Career Advisor in Residence and Academic Ombudsperson

• Hometown: New York, New York

• Where did you attend college and/or graduate school and what was your field/fields of study: “I attended the University of Miami as an undergraduate and graduate student, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology and a Master of Science in Education in Community Mental Health Counseling.”

• Research interest: “My work focuses on issues of access and equality for first-generation, lower-socioeconomic and/or historically underrepresented groups in higher education.”

• One piece of advice you would give students: “The best piece of advice I can give is the best advice I have ever been given ; you can either curse the darkness or light a candle”

• Favorite quote: “We see the world as we are, not as it is.”

• Office location: Hecht Residential College, Room 113

Each Unity Newsletter will feature a different faculty or staff member. This selection is designed for you to learn more about professional staff and faculty members on campus who can assist you in reaching your future goals. If you know a faculty or staff member you would like to see highlighted, please contact Jesse Ford at j.ford@miami.edu.

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Upcoming Events Get involved! There are so many great things to take advantage of!

The MSA Spotlight: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was famous for using nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice and he worked to end segregation laws. Dr. King became known world wide through his speeches, such as “I Have a Dream” and “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize - the youngest person ever to receive this honor. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, when he was just 39 years old. His birthday is now observed as a national holiday on the third Monday in January.

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“When I think of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I think of history, leadership, equality, and social justice. His life and legacy has made him a statement in American history and an icon to those who serve their communities. In his speech entitled “I’ve Been to The Mountaintop,” Dr. King speaks about many things including his near death experience in New York during a book signing. This speech reminds me that there are still battles of equality to be fought in America. Although we may not see changes in our lifetime, those who come after us will, as long as we lay the foundation for change and continue to serve.”

Ajiah Daley - Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee

Excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, April 3, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.For the full text, visit www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkivebeentothemountaintop.htm

I’ve Been to the Mountaintop

… something is happening in our world. And you know, if I were standing at the beginning of time, with the possibility of taking a kind of general and panoramic view of the whole of human history up to now, and the Almighty said to me, “Martin Luther King, which age would you like to live in?” I would take my mental flight by Egypt and I would watch God’s children in their magnificent trek from the dark dungeons of Egypt through, or rather across the Red Sea, through the wilderness on toward the promised land. And in spite of its magnificence, I wouldn’t stop there.

•••I would come on up even to 1863, and watch a vacillating President by the name of Abraham Lincoln finally come to the conclusion that he had to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. But I wouldn’t stop there.

I would even come up to the early thirties, and see a man grappling with the

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problems of the bankruptcy of his nation. And come with an eloquent cry that we have nothing to fear but “fear itself.” But I wouldn’t stop there.

Strangely enough, I would turn to the Almighty, and say, “If you allow me to live just a few years in the second half of the 20th century, I will be happy.”

Now that’s a strange statement to make, because the world is all messed up. The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around. Something is happening in our world.

Now we’re going to march again, and we’ve got to march again, in order to put the issue where it is supposed to be — and force everybody to see … God’s children here suffering, sometimes going hungry, going through dark and dreary nights wondering how this thing is going to come out. That’s the issue.

•••Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop.

Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!