Gallery: Marlee Matlin shares her story and advice with WMTU

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Alexandra Carnochan
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Speaker Marlee Matlin shares advice to students during the What Matters to U event hosted on March 3 in the Shalala Student Center Ballrooms. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan

On Thursday night, Academy-award winning actress Marlee Matlin joined What Matters to U (WMTU) in a conversation with students and faculty. Moderated by senior Grace Altidor and University of Miami lecturer Kirsten Schwarz Olemdo, Matlin shared stories about working in the entertainment industry as well as her advice for students who are still finding their passions. Here are some of the best photos from the event, taken by The Miami Hurricane Photo Team.

Student moderator Grace Altidor laughs alongside guest Marlee Matlin on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballrooms.
Student moderator Grace Altidor laughs alongside guest Marlee Matlin on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballrooms. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Marlee Matlin signs to the crowd during her What Matters to U presentation on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballrooms.
Marlee Matlin signs to the crowd during her What Matters to U presentation on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballrooms. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Student moderator Grace Altidor waves to the crowd prior to introducing guest Marlee Matlin at the What Matters to U event on March 3 in the Shalala Student Center.
Student moderator Grace Altidor waves to the crowd prior to introducing guest Marlee Matlin at the What Matters to U event on March 3 in the Shalala Student Center. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Marlee Matlin throws up the U following her What Matters to you presentation on March 2 in the Shalala Student Center.
Marlee Matlin throws up the U following her What Matters to you presentation on March 2 in the Shalala Student Center. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Actress Marlee Matlin laughs along with students during her What Matters to U speaker series on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballrooms.
Actress Marlee Matlin laughs along with students during her What Matters to U speaker series on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballrooms. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Faculty moderator Kirsten Schwarz Olmedo laughs during the question and answer portion of Marlee Matlins presentation hosted by What Matters to U on March 3 in the Shalala Student Center.
Faculty moderator Kirsten Schwarz Olmedo laughs during the question and answer portion of Marlee Matlins presentation hosted by What Matters to U on March 3 in the Shalala Student Center. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Marlee Matlin and Grace Altidor sign “I love you” to students following Matlin's speech organized by What Matters to U on March 3 in the Shalala Student Center.
Marlee Matlin and Grace Altidor sign “I love you” to students following Matlin's speech organized by What Matters to U on March 3 in the Shalala Student Center. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Guest Marlee Matlin looks intently at student moderator Grace Altidor at the What Matters to U speaker series on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballroom.
Guest Marlee Matlin looks intently at student moderator Grace Altidor at the What Matters to U speaker series on March 2 in the Shalala Grand Ballroom. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan