A Woman in Berlin is set in 1945 during the Red Army invasion of Berlin, when women were victims of rape and devastation. One of these women is Anonyma (Nina Hoss), who had been a journalist and photographer. In her desperation, she decides to look for an officer who can protect her. She meets Russian officer Andrej (Evgeny Sidikhin) and their encounter develops into a complex symbiotic relationship that forces them to remain enemies until the bitter end. The film is in German and Russian with English subtitles. Admission is $6 for all University of Miami alumni, faculty, and staff, and is free for students. General admission is $8. The film screens on Friday, October 2 at 9 p.m.; Saturday, October 3 at 3:15 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 4 at 3:40 p.m. For more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

Art & Copy introduces the cultural visionaries who revolutionized advertising during the industry’s golden age by creating slogans to live by and ads we all remember. You may never have heard of them, but these pop pioneers changed the way we eat, work, shop, and communicate—often in ways we don’t even realize. From the introduction of Volkswagen in America to the triumph of Apple Computer, Art & Copy explores the most successful and influential advertising campaigns of the 20th century and the creative minds who launched them. Featuring rare interviews with industry legends, the film reveals the stories and personal odysseys that have shaped some of the most profound and influential advertising messages of our time. Art & Copy opens a window to the creative process and identifies the critical elements that can transform a singular idea into a global phenomenon. The film screens on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 3 at 1:30 and 5:45 p.m.; and Sunday, October 4 at 1:45 and 6:10 p.m. at the Cosford Cinema. For more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com.

John Connor (Christian Bale) is the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future Connor was raised to believe in is altered by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey to uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind. Admission is $6 for all University of Miami alumni, faculty, and staff, and is free for students. General admission is $8. Terminator Salvation screens at the Cosford Cinema on Saturday, October 3 at 10 p.m. and Sunday, October 4 at 8 p.m. For more information visit  www.cosfordcinema.com.

The 2009 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) will be held at the Miami Beach Resort and Spa from Sunday through Wednesday, October 4-7. The ICCH is the largest annual gathering of researchers, educators, and administrators from around the globe to focus on improving communication in health care. The multidisciplinary nature of conference delegates encourages the integration of perspectives, theory, practice, and innovation. Emphases of this year’s conference are ethical issues in health care communication, patient safety as a communication issue, and intercultural issues in communication. The conference will feature Jozien Bensing, Michael Leonard, and William Branch as the keynote speakers. President Donna E. Shalala will present the opening remarks.

This conference is approved for 23 contact hours for nurses, 17 continuing education units for social workers, counselors, and psychologists, and 16.75 continuing medical education credits for physicians. Early registration is encouraged, as seating is limited. To register, fill out the form at www.aachonline.org/downloads/ICCHRegistrationForm.pdf and follow the instructions. For more information, please visit www.med.miami.edu/imi/documents/ICCHEbrochure2009.pdf.