Many of us have trouble remembering the name of an acquaintance we met a month ago; the phone number of a best friend or even what we had for breakfast this morning. But a University of Miami student has proven that with practice, people can improve their memory.
Out on the Green, near the path to Richter Library, stands a rather large tent. Scattered few feet away are some glow sticks, a deck of cards, shoes and stuffed animals. On a cold Miami night, wearing a blue bathrobe over his clothes, senior Kemy Joseph tried selling these items to pay for his meals.
The University of Miami hosted a two-day workshop for scientists and engineers across the globe to come together and make recommendations on how to rebuild Haiti and decrease the threat of future disasters.
What had been the publics’ perception on the Caribbean? White, sandy beaches, palm trees and your favorite tropical drink? The majority of people believed that because of the Caribbean’s portrayal in tourism brochures, TW commercials and films.
On the second floor of an art studio in Little Haiti, small groups of UM law students in white shirts moved art pieces and furniture around to start repainting its walls dark blue.
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The University of Miami and Center for Haitian Studies hosted a training session on Feb. 13th, for volunteers to assess if the earthquake has caused psychological trauma among the Haitian community.
The Haitian Student Organization (HSO), along with the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), hosted a roundtable discussion last night at the Wesley Center discussing initiatives that UM will commit to for helping Haiti.
On Feb. 14, the BankUnited Center will welcome the “One Love for Haiti” concert, a benefit relief event that will have a slew of Caribbean and Haitian musicians.
Outside of a warehouse in the city of Doral, UM Senior, Peggy Laguerre stood in front of a mountain of packages, bags and suitcases filled with donations for Haiti from toiletries to toys to spoons. On Saturday, volunteer supervisors told Laguerre and 43 other students they needed to hurry up before the rain set in. If the rain came the items would be ruined and thrown away.
Del Toro Shoes, a student-run company set in West Palm Beach brought a niche product that blended expensive taste with affordable price—customized velvet slippers.