Recently awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Dr. James Englehardt, a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at UM, along with an interdisciplinary team, has been using cutting-edge technology to reduce energy and water demand and promote sustainable development. The research team behind this Autonomous Net-Zero Water Project will build…
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Staying in tune with his inner Hurricane
How many University of Miami students can truly say they were destined to attend UM? How many can say they were destined to be an acclaimed entertainer? While many wish and dream, one alumnus has actually made those dreams and aspirations reality: musician, actor and UM alum Eric Alexandrakis.
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New floor designed for eco-conscious students
Twenty students have been chosen to live in a newly renovated, environmentally-friendly floor in Eaton. Designed by the UM College of Engineering and funded by the National Science Foundation, “The Water Project,” lead by the group living on the floor, will use technology to reduce energy and water demand and promote sustainable development.
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BAM fashion rewind
This year, United Black Students (UBS) added an unusual twist to their annual Black Awareness Month (BAM) fashion show. The focus of Friday’s show was to educate spectators on black history through multiple forms of entertainment. Using poetry, dance and historical facts, BAM showcased fashion from different time periods and different parts of the country….
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Staying in tune with his inner Cane
How many University of Miami students can truly say they were destined to attend UM? How many can say they were destined to be an acclaimed entertainer? While many wish and dream, one alumnus has actually made those dreams and aspirations reality: musician, actor and UM alum Eric Alexandrakis.
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OJU fashion show wraps up the year in style to raise money for Haiti Relief Fund
After a long semester wait, Caribbean students from the University of Miami finally received the opportunity to represent their island in style with the opening of their annual OJU fashion show. The Organization for Jamaican Unity presented their cultural fashion show as part of Jamaica Awareness Week 2010 last Friday night, April16. Entitled “Port Royal: The Fashion Destination-Passport to Paradise,” the fashion show hosted by Kingston native Donisha Prendergrast, featured some of south Miami’s trendy Caribbean inspired fashions with all proceeds donated to the Haiti Relief Fund.
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Perry sequel marries comedy and drama
The modern African-American Renaissance man himself, actor, director, playwright and author Tyler Perry presents another classic. The sequel to his highly favored “Why Did I Get Married?,” “Why Did I Get Married Too,” hit theatres nationwide Friday, April 2.
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Ludacris unoriginal
As one of music industry’s most distinguished and recognizable styles and vocals, Ludacris succeeds in alluring listeners with sharp lyrics and rhythmic beats. However he fails in delivering an album to display his talent and skill.
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Greek step show an extravaganza for all
The Greeks took charge over the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall last Saturday night, February 27th, at their annual “Greek Extravaganza Step-Show.”
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Black Awareness Month fashion show a success
One of the most anticipated events of the University of Miami’s Black History Month celebrations, this year’s Black Awareness Month (BAM) Fashion Show did not disappoint supporters last Friday night, Feb. 26, when it came time to hit the runway.
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“SOS” concert benefitting Haiti opened eyes and hearts
Lights, cameras, action! Celebrity event hosts “Diddy Combs,” Queen Latifah and Pharrell Williams brought the house down Saturday, Feb. 6, as they presented BET network’s nationally televised concert and celebrity telethon for Haiti relief organizations across.
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Love don’t cost a thing
Albert Einstein once said “gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” Though this may very well be true, every Feb. 14 it’s as if cupid’s raindrops hail from the sky and pour down a flood of love-struck hysteria on all of mankind.