Tag Archive | "Donna Shalala"

Sen. John McCain campaigns at BankUnited Center

Posted November 3, 2008 at 2:00 am
By Christina De Nicola and Danielle Kaslow // Of the Staff and Contributing News Writer

Amid signs of “Country First” and “Don’t Tax Me Bro,” Republican presidential candidate John McCain gave his “Road to Victory Rally” speech Sunday night at the BankUnited Center to a crowd of students and South Florida residents.

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Presidential campaign reps debate health care policy at UM

Posted October 23, 2008 at 12:52 am
By Mark Daniels // Contributing News Writer

Two representatives of the presidential campaigns debated healthcare policy Tuesday night in the Storer Auditorium at the University of Miami’s School of Business Administration.

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Philanthropist Adrienne Arsht donates $5 million for university-wide programs

Posted October 17, 2008 at 7:28 pm
By Chelsea Kate Isaacs // News Editor

Adrienne Arsht, philanthropist and University of Miami trustee since May, is donating a $5 million gift to be used for university-wide ethics programs, eye research, athletics, the music school and more.

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George Will analyzes the ‘08 election with UM students

Posted September 13, 2008 at 1:39 am
By Chelsea Kate Isaacs // News Editor

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George F. Will was invited to speak at the BankUnited Center Wedensday evening, kicking off the school’s election-related series, “A Dialogue for Democracy.”

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University opens kosher eatery on Coral Gables campus

Posted August 27, 2008 at 6:39 pm
By Erika Capek // Assistant News Editor

University of Miami students who have a taste for fine dining with a Kosher flair can say “bon appetit” next time they’re on campus.
On Tuesday morning, President Donna E. Shalala cut the ribbon during the grand opening of The Oasis, a Glatt Kosher deli located in the University Center. The eatery is located in the [...]

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Memorial Building classrooms revamped as part of two-part $19 million renovation plan

Posted August 27, 2008 at 6:09 pm
By Liana Kozlowski // Contributing Writer

Motion detecting lights, a camera system linked to police units in the event of an emergency and touchscreen computer systems are some of the new features added to the Dooley Memorial Building classrooms this summer.

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University presidents seek to lower drinking age, Shalala says it could cost lives

Posted August 25, 2008 at 12:01 am
By Erika Capek // Assistant News Editor

The national drinking age has been 21 since 1984, but recently about 100 U.S. universities created quite a stir by signing a statement asking lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age to 18.

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Our Opinion: Minimum drinking age should be lowered to 18

Posted August 25, 2008 at 12:00 am
By Editorial Board // The Miami Hurricane

The United States is the land of opportunity, home base of the free world and one of few countries that prevents its adults from consuming alcohol. So why then do we allow the government to get involved with our personal choice?

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Shalala to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Posted June 12, 2008 at 1:00 pm
By Erika Capek // Assistant News Editor

President Donna E. Shalala is now one of 400 others in the world to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Established in 1945 by President Truman, the medal is the nation’s highest civilian award and recognizes “exceptional meritorious service.”

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