Whether it’s Pizza in the Grove, tailgate food or even those late night snacks we all sneak into Club Richter, college is an eating experience.

With construction well underway, the expansion of the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center will be finalized by mid-February 2011. The current phase of construction will remain the same through the summer and into the first half of the fall semester. As a result of overcrowding due to a dramatic increase in the student population, [...]

For many students, coming to college is not only about learning academic skills. Students seek opportunities that allow them to attain life skills only found outside the classroom. At the University of Miami, one such opportunity can be found is at the Coral Gables Wellness Center, and more specifically, in their Instructional Program.

The types of programs offered cover the entire spectrum of recreational and fitness activities including: Aquatics, Dance classes, Martial Arts, exercise and sports lessons. According to the University of Miami website, the Instructional Programs “are taught by nationally certified professionals, and are open to everyone, regardless of membership status.”

On Saturday, Stanford Circle will be covered in tents, food and members of the university community for the American Cancer Society’s 2010 Relay for Life.

Dining Services has partnered with the Allan and Patti Herbert Wellness Center to provide on-campus diners with affordable value meals with a twist.

“The goal of this program is to get women more familiar with the weight room,” said Nikki McGowan, the personal trainer who teaches the class. “One of my friends in the weight room pointed out to me one evening that there were girls who were interested in using ‘that side’ of the gym, but were too timid or not educated enough in proper lifting technique.”

The new Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD) will prevent excessive rate increases, improve transparency among credit card companies, eliminate the confusing fine print and protect young people from getting in over their heads.

Whiffle Ball Club Profile

The Volleyball Club consists of both a men’s and women’s team who practice three times a week and compete in tournaments in the Florida and across the rest of the country.

Pujolar, the current president of the racquetball club, has excelled in the sport – is ranked No.1 in the state of Florida in his tier of competition for the United States Racquetball Association (USRA) .