Posted on 03 February 2012
The Developmental Center for AIDS Research will host grand rounds on Tuesday, February 7 at 12 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium. Maria T. Abreu, professor of medicine, microbiology, and immunology and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at the Miller School of Medicine, will present “Bacterial Regulation of Intestinal Homeostasis.” For more information or to add your name to the center’s announcement distribution list, please contact Ilse Duarte at [email protected] or visit http://dcfar.med.miami.edu/.
Posted on 03 February 2012
The Frost School of Music presents singer-songwriter Craig Carothers as part of the 2011-2012 Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series. Carothers will give a free master class titled “Of the Journey and the Songs: Musings of a Modern American Songwriter” on Tuesday, February 7 at 2 p.m. at Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance. To reserve a free ticket, call 305-284-4940. Carothers also will perform on Thursday, February 9 at 8 p.m. at Gusman Concert Hall on the Coral Gables campus. Tickets range from $15 to $20 and are free for UM students with a ’Cane Card.
Carothers is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter originally from Portland, Oregon. He currently serves on the faculty of the Nashville Songwriters Association International “Song Camps” and participates in independent seminars and workshops across the country. Artists such as Kathy Mattea, Lorrie Morgan, Andrea Zonn, and Steve Seskin have recorded his songs. Carothers also wrote several songs for the 2005 movie The Californians.
The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series was established in 2003 through the extraordinary vision and generous commitment of Roe and Penny Stamps. The annual series brings an array of significant artists, scholars, and music industry leaders to the Frost School of Music for the educational and artistic enrichment of its students as well as the community.
To reserve a seat for the free master class or to purchase tickets for the performance, please call 305-284-4940 or visit www.music.miami.edu/concerts.
Posted on 03 February 2012
The Cardiovascular Division will host grand rounds on Tuesday, February 7 from noon to 1 p.m. at University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center. David Seo, associate professor of medicine, will present “Genetic Analysis of Cardiovascular Disease.” This educational activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. For more information, contact Raquel Mota at 305-243-9067 or [email protected].
Posted on 27 January 2012
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History presents the solo exhibition Legerdemain, by photographer Jeffrey Stern, on view February 6 to 24 at Wynwood Project Space, 2200-A N.W. Second Avenue, Miami. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 11.
The exhibition features recent work that explores an unseen view of the interaction of people, their environment, and the interplay of light. Through a series of 40 photographs, Stern has captured views of everyday life that we all pass by, unaware of their existence.
For more information about the exhibition or Wynwood Project Space, call 305-284-2543 or email [email protected]. For a full schedule of exhibitions, visit www.as.miami.edu/art.
Posted on 27 January 2012
Realistic expectations and effective communication are two critical components to nurturing important relationships. This lunchtime seminar, offered by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), will explore the characteristics of a healthy relationship and offer tips for promoting positive environments and fruitful interactions. FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ’Canes Program.
Coral Gables campus: Tuesday, February 7, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Whitten University Center, Room 245.
Miller School of Medicine campus: Wednesday, February 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. at University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center C.
Rosenstiel School campus: Thursday, February 9, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Library Map and Chart Room.
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.