Miller Recognition
Dr. Pascal J. Goldschmidt, dean of UM Miller School of Medicine, announced in a university-wide email Tuesday that Miller’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of four Florida cancer centers, and the only one in South Florida, to receive recognition as a state-designated Cancer Center of Excellence. The Cancer Center of Excellence award program aims to encourage excellence in cancer care, attract and retain the best cancer care professionals, and help organizations in Florida to be recognized nationally. Goldschmidt added that Sylvester treats nearly 5,000 new cancer patients each year and the survival rates are higher than the national average.
Greek Extravaganza
The UM chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council will be having its 23rd annual Greek Extravaganza where nine sororities and fraternities compete against each other in a step show. Stepping is a combination of rhythms and sounds using footsteps, spoken word and hand claps. The show is free for students with their Cane Cards, and general admission is $10. Greek Extravaganza begins at 8 p.m. Friday at the Knight Sports Complex, located 5821 San Amaro Drive or between the Hecht Athletic Center and Cobb Stadium.
CFunk Class
The University of Miami Women’s Commission and Yellow Rose Society is teaching a CFunk class, a type of hip-hop music characterized by shouting catchphrases. The free exercise class will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Lakeside Patio.
Brazilian Night
Miami Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) invites students to a Brazilian Night that will include live music, samba dancing, food and guest speakers. The free event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday in the BCM building at 1200 Stanford Drive, across from the Mahoney-Pearson residential colleges.
Alina Zerpa may be contacted azerpa@themiamihurricane.com.