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Rafael I. Nepomechie, professor of physics at the College of Arts and Sciences, was recognized with the 2023–24 Outstanding Teaching Award by the Faculty Senate for his exceptional contributions to student learning and growth.

Steven Safren, professor of psychology and director of the Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health (CHARM) at the University of Miami, was recognized by the Faculty Senate with the 2023–24 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for a lifetime of distinguished accomplishments in clinical practice and research.

David Chin, professor of chemical, environmental, and materials engineering, received the Faculty Senate 2023–24 James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award for his commitment and exemplary service to the University of Miami.
🔗 https://news.miami.edu/life/stories/2024/03/david-chin-fs-award.html

📚 📜 Han Tran’s storytelling approach draws a swell of students who eagerly enroll in her courses. Starting with the introduction level class Greek and Roman Mythology that attracts nearly 100 students three times a week.

🔗 http://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/using-ancient-myths-to-expand-students-perspectives.html

Meet Richard Coleman! 🐟 🙋‍♂️
A marine biologist, Richard has traveled to some of the most remote areas of the world for research.

🔗 http://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/depth-defying-scientific-explorations.html

Today only! ☀️ 🙌 For Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, the Campus Bookstore is offering an exclusive 20% discount on Friday, March 1, 2024!

To unlock this special offer, show your 'Cane Card at the UM Bookstore on campus and All 'Canes or use online promo code: EmpAppDay2024

Attend a theater performance! 🎭 ⚽

Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah DeLappe, "The Wolves" is a gripping coming-of-age story spotlights nine soccer team members who test their endurance in passing drills while navigating the dynamics of ambition, identity, loss, and female friendships.

📅 Friday and Saturday, March 1-2 and Thursday and Friday, March 7-8
📍 Jerry Herman Ring Theatre

🎟️ 🔗 http://ci.ovationtix.com/1871/production/1181861?performanceId=11372878

Thank you to all DCC XIV participants! Together we raised more than $12 M towards cancer research! 🙌

Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day!

⏰ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

📍 Marine Campus, Tuesday, Feb. 27
📍Coral Gables Campus, Wednesday, Feb. 28
📍 Medical Campus, Thursday, Feb. 29

Join HR-Total Rewards and Aetna on your campus to celebrate faculty and staff appreciation day. Learn more about your benefits, recognize a colleague with a thank you card, get a chair massage and more.

🔗 http://hr.miami.edu/benefits-and-wellness/events/

This week only: Street Scene opera! 🎭🎵

📖 Synopsis: Murder, a sweltering summer heatwave, and gossip…What happened in the East Side Manhattan tenement? Through music that embraces operatic, Broadway, and blues styles, Weill’s masterful score tells the story of a family pushed to their breaking point.

✍️ Lyrics by Lanston Hughes and Elmer Rice

📍 Maurice Gusman Concert Hall

📅 Multiple Dates:
Thursday, Feb. 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m.

🎟️ http://frost-music-live.miami.edu

🌴 Attend the 2024 Miami Open 🎾
'Canes have the unique opportunity to attend the 2024 Miami Open with a 10-25 percent discount on Ticketmaster prices!

📆 March 20-31, 2024
📍 Hard Rock Stadium

Get your tickets 🔗 https://offer.fevo.com/miami-dolphins-partners-offer-2fb4a4d?fevoUri=miami-dolphins-partners-offer-2fb4a4d%2F

Go to a concert on campus! 🎵 👩‍🎤

With over 100 shows every academic year, Frost Music Live offers a variety of musical events for the whole community. They feature classical music, jazz, contemporary music, and even opera performances!

🔗 https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/01/february-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html

Explore an art gallery this weekend! 🎨 👩‍🎨

“Sight-Line Trajectories” brings together the work of three women painters who weave together references to digital technology, speculative futurity, and feminism into their works, sketching relationships between these disparate valences in their complex, abstract compositions.

Opening Reception | “Sight-Line Trajectories”
📍University of Miami Wynwood Gallery
📆 Saturday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m.

Presented by the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Arts and Sciences.

🔗 https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/01/february-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html

Access exclusive tools and resources and stay committed to your financial resolutions all year long!
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Set your 2024 financial wellness goals Discover University benefits and resources to help tackle your financial goals this year.

📸Women's Commission Spring Social

The Women's Commission brings together students, faculty, and staff to encourage a general awareness of women's needs and interests and to develop educational resources about issues confronting women.

https://wcommission.miami.edu

Attend a film festival this weekend! 🎬 🍿

Returning for its second year, the Shorts Miami International Film Festival is a juried festival of short films hosted by The Bill Cosford Cinema on the Coral Gables Campus. The venue houses a 70-square-foot screen and exhibits 35mm and a variety of high-definition digital formats. Attendees will have access to film screenings and receptions following the showings. Awards will be presented on closing night.

🔗 https://www.shortsmiami.com/

👋 Meet Orlando Melendez

Inspired by the organization’s work in the community, which Melendez witnessed first-hand, he knew he wanted to do more. That’s when he signed up to serve as his team’s United Way Campaign Ambassador and help raise funds for those in need.

Techie turns fundraiser for the greater good Information Technology's Orlando Melendez encourages others to be part of something magnificent.

Explore the January Arts Guide!

View a list of arts-related events for this month, including discussions with published authors and visual artists on their work, and an outer space-inspired family-friendly concert at the Frost School of Music.

🔗 https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/01/january-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html