The Division of Plastic Surgery will host Grand Rounds on Wednesday, May 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clinical Research Building, fourth-floor, conference room 412. Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz, associate professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at the Miller School of Medicine, will present “What Plastic Surgeons Should Know About Bariatric Surgery.” For more information, please contact Myra Ramos at 305-243-4500 or email [email protected].

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences will host Grand Rounds on Wednesday, May 4, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Peter W. Kalivas, professor and chair of neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, will present on “Using Synaptic Plasticity to Cure Drug Addiction.” The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity will provide 1.50 CE to psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors who attend. For more information, call Carmen Bou-Crick at 305-355-9073, email [email protected], or visit the departmental website.

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering this lunchtime seminar for those interested in understanding what is meant by Emotional Intelligence (EI) and discovering ways to strengthen EI capacities within the workplace. The dismissive stance, “When you come to work, leave your feelings at home,” will not serve a person interested in maintaining satisfying and productive work environments. The fact is, emotional states ebb and flow throughout the day and people, more commonly, derail from emotional failings than lack of technical skills. Individuals harnessing the power of their emotions experience better relational outcomes and maximize their opportunity for both personal and professional success. A University of Miami FSAP employee assistance professional will facilitate the seminar. FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ’Canes Program.

Coral Gables campus: Tuesday, May 3, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the University Center, Flamingo Ballroom A; and Friday, May 6, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Gables One Tower, Room 1100J.

Miller School of Medicine campus: Wednesday, May 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Dominion Parking Garage, Room 155.

Rosenstiel School campus: Thursday, May 5, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Dean’s Conference Room, SLAB 107.

To register visit ULearn. For help with ULearn, call the Professional Development and Training Office at 305-284-5110. To receive email announcements of upcoming seminars, call the FSAP at 305-284-6604.

The Education Services Department at the Diabetes Research Institute announces its new monthly diabetes Q&A program titled “Diabetes and You!” Led by the multidisciplinary Education Team, each meeting will address a new topic in an informative and interactive format that is free and open to the public. Sessions take place from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Diabetes Research Institute, first floor, room 1000. The inaugural session on Wednesday, May 4 will explore the question “Carbs: How Much Is Too Much?” June’s topic will be “Portion Distortion.” Please bring your lunch. For more information, call 305-243-3696.

The works of graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students will be on display at the University of Miami’s CAS Gallery from May 4-13. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the gallery, 1210 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables campus.

The BFA is a four-year program with 72 credits completed in the Department of Art and Art History, with the balance of the 120 credits being in general education courses, giving students an in-depth education in the arts combined with a liberal arts education. Graduates often go directly into careers in graphics, photography, museum, or gallery work, while some go on to graduate school or start careers in the fine arts.

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