News Briefs and Campus Calendar

YEAR BOOKS
To the graduating seniors of 2002, To cover significant spring events and sports, including commencement, the staff of the IBIS in conjunction with the Board of Student Publications has decided to deliver the 2001-2002 IBIS in late August via mail. To receive a copy of the yearbook, you must go to the Student Section of the IBIS webpage (www.miami.edu/IBIS ) and input the address where you would like to receive your yearbook. Seniors who register before May 1, 2002, will not need to pay for shipping. Those registering after May 1, 2002, will be charged for shipping (approx. $4.50 in the United States). If you have any questions, please e-mail IBIS@miami.edu and a member of the yearbook staff will answer in a timely manner.

2002 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS
The office of the Provost and the International Advancement Center are pleased to announce the 2002 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients:
Sanjeev Chatterje, School of Arts and Sciences, Broadcasting
David Janos, College of Arts and Sciences, Biology
Bruce Miller, College of Arts and Sciences, Theatre Arts
Arun Sharma, School of Business, Marketing
Donald Spivey, College of Arts and Sciences, History
Maria Stampino, College of Arts and Sciences, Foreign Languages
Kay Tatum, School of Business, Accounting.

HOUSING SIGN-UP
The deadline for current students to sign-up for on-campus housing for the 2002-2003 academic year is Friday, April 19th. Beginning on April 22nd, current students requesting on-campus housing will be placed on a waiting list should a vacancy become available. To apply for on-campus housing, visit the Department of Residence Halls office-Room. 153 in Eaton Residential College. For more information, call (305) 284-4505 or e-mail housing@miami.edu mailto:housing@miami.edu.

WORKS OF MICHELANGELO ON DISPLAY AT
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
School of Architecture students will display dozens of drawings and models inspired by the Renaissance figure Michelangelo through April 18 at the School of Architecture Gallery. The School of Architecture Gallery is free and open to the public 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

APRIL IS NATIONAL STI AWARENESS MONTH
The Wellness Center will be distributing condoms and educational information in the Breezeway every Thursday during April between 11-a.m.-1p.m. to celebrate national STI Month. For more information on STI’s or condoms distribution, please contact 305-284-6524.

MENINGITIS VACCINATION CLINICS OFFERED IN BREEZEWAY
Student Health Center will be offering meningitis vaccinations in the Breezeway throughout the month of April for $49.99 (compared to the regular price of $70). Clinics are scheduled for April 11, April 18, and April 25 between 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. Cash or check will be accepted at the breezeway Clinics. Vaccines will be offered at the Student Health Center throughout the month of April for students who can not attend clinics.

Sign-up for on-campus housing!

Today
Hui Aloha: Pacific Night tonight at 6:30-10p.m. on the UC Patio with Hula, Polynesian revue, craft sale, authentic Hawaiian food, DJ Sage, door prizes and more…

Kids-N-Culture: Want to be a mentor for a day? Sign-up for Kids-n-culture and hang out with the 4th graders from Little River Elementary from 9a.m.-3p.m. today. For more information call 305-284-GIVE.

The Committee on Student Organizations (COSO) is accepting applications for the 2002-2003 year. Interested in getting involved? Pick-up an application in UC 209, the STIC. Applications must be returned by today. Need more information? Check out our site at www.miami.edu/coso.

I-WEEK: “Carnival” – Caribbean Day on patio from 12p.m.-5p.m.

I-WEEK: “Onipa’a Kakou” – Pacific Night on patio from 7p.m.-10p.m.

I-WEEK island party at the Rat from 10p.m.-2a.m.

Sun April 14
Alpha Kappa Alpha is having A Splash of Pink Pool Party from 2-5p.m. at the UC pool as part of their “So fresh and so clean pink and green” skee week

Alumni Appreciation Week
(April 15-22 there will be Alumni Trivia Contests from 10a.m.-2p.m. in the UC Breezeway).

Mon April 15
Summer housing sign-up starts today.

Alpha Kappa Alpha will have a Green Apple A Day, Health forum as part of the”So fresh and so clean with pink and green” skee week at the Wellness Center from 5-7p.m.

Alumni in training lunch on the UC patio from noon (free lunch to first 300 students).

Tues April 16
The annual Greek Community Polishing Ceremony which honors outstanding students, professors, and administrators, will take place today at the Faculty Club. For more information call Dean of Students Office at 305-284-5353

Alpha Kappa Alpha is having a movie night at the Rathskeller at 8p.m..

Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series featuring Barry Richard, AB’64, JD’67 at 6:30p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum. RSVP by contacting Office of Alumni Relations at 305-284-2872.

Earth Alert is holding its annual Earth day celebration “Earthfest” from 1a.m.-4p.m. on the UC Patio.

Wed April 17
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. : A part of the “So fresh and so clean with pink and green” skee week there will be a poetry night at 8p.m. at the Rathskeller.

The Living Wage Coalition will be holding a Living Wage Speak-Out and demonstration on the Rock from 11:45a.m.-12:45p.m.

Thurs April 18
The Greater Miami’s Hillel’s Isreal Programming Council will be hosting Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) at UM from 11a.m. until 2p.m. today on the UC Patio.

Alpha kappa alpha is having a Mr. So Fresh and So Clean, male auction from 7-9p.m. at the UC International Lounge.

Free Princeton Review Practice Tests (for seniors only) : MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE) at 11a.m. Please RSVP the Princeton review at 305-662-1464.

Hurricane Productions welcomes film director John Waters to campus at 7p.m. for a lecture at The Storer Auditorium. The lecture is free to students and $10 at the door for all others. For more information call Hurricane productions at 305-284-4606.

Fri April 19
Alpha Kappa Alpha is having a Pinkyland at the Rock from 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m. as part of their “So fresh and so clean with pink and green” skee week.

Sat April 20
Alpha Kappa Alpha is having a B-B-Q at 2-5p.m., location to be announced.