University of Miami’s Committee on Student Organizations (C.O.S.O.) held Student Organization Week from Oct. 12-16 to create camaraderie and networking opportunities for student organization members.
Multimedia, News, Video
RSMAS complex focuses on marine life, hurricane conditions
Reporter Heather Zons takes a look inside the Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN building, a $50 million complex at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) that houses a wave tank used to simulate Category 5 hurricane conditions. For extended coverage, visit umtv.miami.edu.
Culture, Music, Q & A + Profiles
Tuneful talent strikes chord
Senior Melanie Dewey has a passion for music and isn’t shy about letting people know it – when she’s not too busy racing from one gig to another. Dewey runs and performs at the Patio Jams concert series on Thursdays, is the subject of a documentary, is touring the East Coast over the summer and…
Community, Culture, Music
Partnership plants tuneful tradition at Fairchild
Butterflies were fluttering by, children were enjoying the fresh air and dozens of guests were chitchatting over Sunday lunch at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Feb. 9. Then, from under the awning of the Glasshouse Cafe, came the soothing sound of smooth jazz. Guests began turning around their chairs to face the melodies, created…
Academics, News
Frost School lecture explores relationship between music education, video games
Some Frost School of Music students are learning a new way of teaching music education — by using video-game theory. Carlos Abril, director of undergraduate music education, is editing a book on “Innovative Approaches to Teaching Music in Schools and Community Centers.” He invited Penn State professor Ann Clements to UM’s Music Education Forum on…