TODAY
Join the Hispanic Scholarship Fund at Miami Beach Senior High to host an event about the importance of a college education. Contact jrangel@hsf.net for more information
The Wellness Center is offering a two-hour self-defense awareness class at 6 p.m. The class is free for students; $5 for faculty, staff and administration. Prior registration is required. For more information, please call 305-284-LIFE.
WEDNESDAY September 17
Join the Isabelle Gadsby Lectureship in Positive Aging for a lecture from M. Anthony Burns entitled “The Importance of Planting Trees.” The event will take place at the Lowe Art Museum at 4 p.m. For more information and to RSVP contact 305-355-9105.
C.A.C. presents X-2 at Cosford Cinema at 8 p.m. Bring your ‘Cane Card and get in free.
Hillel presents Steve Gifsteter, writer for Maxim and ESPN and author of Student Body Shots from 2 to 3 p.m. at Hillel.
THURSDAY September 18
Hispanic Heritage Month continues with a Poetry Slam featuring local Cuban poet Lourdes Simon at the Rat from 8:30 to 10 p.m. All work must be original and related to Hispanic Heritage Month. All poetry must be submitted in advance to MSA in building 21-P.
FRIDAY September 19
Don’t miss Wet-n-Wild Freaky Friday at the Rat from 4 to 8 p.m.
Come volunteer with LINK as they help out the Miami Community for Feel Good Friday. Sites include Ronald McDonald House, the CHARLEE Program, St. Albens Children Enrichment Center and many more. Meet at the Rock at 3 p.m. if interested.
SATURDAY September 20
Hurricane Productions presents a Football Tailgate at the Rat.
Hispanic Heritage Month invites you to relax and enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean at the Rat from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission is free to all students.
MONDAY September 22
Don’t miss Mo Rocca at 7 p.m. in Storer Auditorium.
TUESDAY September 23
Hispanic Heritage Month continues with a breakfast to allow students to interact and network with Hispanic faculty, administrators and staff. The event will be in the James W. McLamore Dining Room from 8:30 to 10. a.m. RSVP to 305-284-2855.
WEDNESDAY September 24
Hispanic Heritage Month presents Professor Ilan Stavans of Amherst College. Dr. Stavans will host two lectures:
Are Graduate Students Failing Latino Students? from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Miller Center.
Jews and Latinos: An Unlikely Partnership? from 8 to 10 p.m. at Miller Center.
CAC presents Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle at 8 p.m. in Cosford Cinema.
THURSDAY September 25
CAREER EXPO 2003 will occur in the Wellness Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Representatives from a variety of companies and organizations will be on campus to share employment and internship opportunities with you. For a list of the companies attending, visit www.miami.edu/careerexpo.
Patio Jams continues with Emily Easterly on the UC Patio from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Catch some live music at the Rat from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of Thirsty Thursday.
FRIDAY September 26
Belly bust presents a night of high-octane laughs fueled by the renowned Mexican-American comedian Juan Villareal from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rat.
Applications for Homecoming 2003: Hurricanes Help the Hometown Site Leader are due in the Volunteer Services Center (UC 240). Make sure to sign up for an interview time when you turn in your completed application. For more information, call 305-284-GIVE.
‘Canes Night Live presents Casino Night with tables set up all night a move and a DJ.