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Dear Reader,

This experimental column consists of psychical advice and some good, old-fashioned Ann Landers-esque wisdom. Significantly, our resident psychic believes that conventional horoscopes dimly represent the realities of life because the typical astrological analysis of distant stars fails to account for quantum mechanical shifts.
Predictive power increases with proximity to our own planet; that is why our resident psychic chooses to look straight into the sun for insights and good fortune. Your feedback is requested. If you seek advice, send questions in writing or via e-mail.

Astrology

If you were born between Jan.1 and June 30:
Seize the opportunity to endear yourself to a mate with unexpected gift of flowers and large sums of money. Caribbean cruises unlikely. Lucky lotto picks include prime numbers and 8,432. Greek mythology provides insight. Use elevators or stairs.

If you were born between
July 1 and Dec. 31:
Avoid stray dogs.

Advice

Greetings. I’ve been dating my girlfriend for nearly a week and a half. We’ve discussed marriage, and I’m deliberating whether to offer her a ring or a baby chimpanzee for our engagement. She’s studying to be a primatologist. I seek your wisdom!

Tarzan,
Consolidate your relationship; don’t act hastily. Start by renting Project X and Dunston Checks In. The former’s a real tearjerker, which might occasion some cuddling or mutual grooming. Express a keen interest in learning about bonobos.

Renaissance 101:

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The thing about the Florida Renaissance Festival is that, it’s not for everyone. Those who don’t really dig history, guys on horses beating each other up or girls in tight corsets, will probably not have a grand old time. If, however, one enjoys seeing cleavage explode out of clothing or seeing great classics like Beowolf performed in mud, this is the shindig for you.

The festival covers a massive area in Quiet Waters Park, at 401 Powerline Rd. in Deerfield Beach. There, a patron will most likely come across dirty laundry wenches, royal guards, wandering rickshaws (always up for rental), and historical characters such as William Shakespeare and the Duke of Norfolk.

Again, for the non-history buffs who don’t even know who the Duke of Norfolk is, this place still offers great opportunities: Where else can one buy a pair of horns, hand-made silver jewelry, a fantasy sword, and a corset all in the same place?

It must be said: There are few places on earth, besides Renaissance fairs, with a matching inventory of wares for sale. Stuff most people didn’t even know existed is not only up for sale, but is present in great variety. How often have you, while walking through your mall of choice, seen three different stands selling glittered fairy wings?

Not to be confused with the Italian Renaissance Festival at Vizcaya, the FRF focuses on England during the time of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. This year’s particular theme focuses on the coronation of the Virgin Queen, who can be seen at the human chess match or greeting passing patrons by the gates.

Besides the Queen, the FRF also boasts live jousting competitions. Yes, this does include guys (and girls) on horses trying to hit each other with big, pointy sticks. However, if one is expecting A Knight’s Tale-like joust, where the lances break frequently, one should brace for disappointment.

Though it is live combat, it is also rehearsed- but to a degree. The off-horse sword fights were slow and very obviously choreographed. However, the on-horse fights, though still slow, were much more entertaining to watch- if nothing else, just to hear the “clang” of a sword hitting someone’s helmet.

As an extra feature, the FRF offers patrons the option of attending the Royal Feast in the Great Hall (though for an added $39 to admission price). The food there is certainly better than what is offered by the vendors, and live entertainment is included, but whether it merits the extra cash is debatable.

Not to take anything away from the vendors, however, as they offer up everything from garlic-boiled mushrooms to smoked turkey legs to a $3 brownie (that, the reporter was told, was worth the price) and everything in between, variety far from lacking. Neither is opportunity: Because of its massive size, pubs and food courts are plentiful. And where else could you ask for a pint of mead and actually get it?

Overall, the FRF would be a great place to go every weekend save for two things: The hour-plus drive on I-95 to get there and the $15 entry fee. It will be open Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m., until March 3.

However, if the driving’s not a problem, but the fifteen bucks are, the South Florida Blood Banks’ Blood Mobile might be parked out front- their deal is, if you donate, they’ll pay your entry fee. If loosing a little blood isn’t an issue, it’s probably worth the trouble.

Sports Briefs

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WOMEN’S TRACK
A school record performance in the pentathlon by freshman Amber Williams and a strong showing by a trio of athletes in the long jump led the University of Miami women’s indoor track and field team to third place in the team standings in the first day of the BIG EAST Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. The Hurricanes scored 24 points on the first day of the two-day competition and are in good shape to contend for the school’s first indoor conference championship. The long jump was the most productive event for Miami on Saturday as the Hurricanes collected 16 points led by a second-place showing by Gina Harris. Kareen Clarke placed third with a best of 20-3 1/2 (6.18m) Both Harris and Clarke improved their provisional qualifying marks for the upcoming NCAA Indoor Championships. In the pentathlon, Williams scored 3,511 points to shatter the old mark of 3,424 by Robin Beecham in 1997. The school-record total was good for a second-place finish behind Seton Hall’s Bridgette Ingram who took the title with 3,593 points, giving Miami eight points in the team standings.

MEN’S TRACK
The University of Miami men’s indoor track and field team showed its depth in the sprints as the Hurricanes qualified a quintet of sprinters to Sunday’s finals in the 60- and 200-meter dashes in the first day of the BIG EAST Conference Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Three Hurricanes qualified for the final of the 60-meter dash as Andre Johnson won his qualifying heat in a personal-best time of 6.81 seconds, the fastest qualifying time of the nine finalists set to go on Sunday. Joining Johnson in the final will be teammates Willis McGahee, Roscoe Parrish and Tanard Davis. Sprinters Gus Martin and Aaron Moser advanced in the 200-meter dash with Martin qualifying for finals in two sprinting events, the 200 and the 60-meter high hurdles. Senior Aaron Moser also advanced to the hurdles final with a qualifying time of 8.11. Moser scored Miami’s only point of Saturday’s competition with an eighth-place finish in the long jump with a leap of 21 feet, 4 1/4 inches (6.81 meters).

WOMEN’S TENNIS
The No. 28 University of Miami women’s tennis team extends its winning streak to five with an upset victory over No. 26 Florida International, 6-1, Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the University Park tennis courts on the FIU campus. The Hurricanes remain undefeated this season at 5-0, while the Golden Panthers fall to 5-2. Miami took two-of-three doubles matches giving them the one point advantage entering singles competition. The Hurricanes then dominated in singles play winning five-of-six matches. At No.1 singles No. 69 Mari Toro defeated Anneliese Rose in straight sets, 7-6, 6-1. Marcy Hora defeated Agnes Buronyi, 6-1, 6-3, at the No. 2 position. Mei Ly gave FIU their only singles match win of the day defeating UM’s Staci Stevens, 7-5, 6-2, at No. 3 singles. At No. 4 singles Sihem Bennacer cruised past Nazly Elsawaf with a 6-1, 6-2, straight-set victory.

Hurricanes lose another road game

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The Miami Hurricanes may be 21-5 this season, but their inability to win crucial road games may prove to be costly when the Big East and NCAA Tournaments roll around.

The Hurricanes dropped another contest away from the Miami Arena on Sunday, falling to Rutgers 64-61 at the Lewis Center in Piscataway, N.J.

Miami trailed the entire game, yet cut a six-point Scarlet Knights’ lead down to three in the final seconds. Sophomore Darius Rice missed a desperation 3-pointer at the buzzer to seal Rutgers’ victory.

Besides dropping to 21-5, the Hurricanes’ Big East record is now 8-5, which puts them a game and a half behind Connecticut for first place in the conference’s eastern division. Rutgers improved to 17-8 (7-5 Big East West) with the victory.

The Hurricanes biggest foe in the game was Rutgers guard Jerome Coleman. The junior college transfer hit eight three-pointers, many of them coming from NBA range, and scored a career high 30 points, leading the Scarlet Knights to their fourth victory against a ranked opponent this season.

The Hurricanes’ other major opposition was their inability to handle the ball. The Hurricanes turned the ball over 21 times, many of those coming in a first half that had UM trailing 31-28 at the break. The turnovers overshadowed a solid defensive effort from the Hurricanes, who held the Scarlet Knights to an anemic 34 percent shooting from the field. Miami also forced 20 Rutgers turnovers.

For the Hurricanes, Rice led the way with 21 points on 6-of-14 shooting and also grabbed six rebounds. Senior John Salmons scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds and had seven assists, playing all but two minutes of the contest.

Miami got subpar performances, however, from their other three starters. Junior James Jones struggled through a 2-of-8 afternoon shooting the ball, scoring just seven points. Sophomore Marcus Barnes attempted only four shots, hitting one of them and posting five points overall. And junior Elton Tyler, the Hurricanes biggest surprise of late, scored just two points.

Rodrigue Djahue was the only Hurricane to get significant time off the bench, scoring four points in 16 minutes.

Miami has three games remaining, beginning with Notre Dame on Saturday night at the Miami Arena. After that, the Hurricanes travel to Providence for a game against the Friars next Tuesday, before returning home to face Virginia Tech on Mar. 2. The Big East tournament begins on Mar. 6 in New York, with the top two teams from each division getting first-round byes.

Lady ‘Canes fall to Florida Int’l at home

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The Miami women’s basketball team took a step back in the quest for an NCAA Tournament bid, falling to the Florida International Golden Panthers on Saturday night, 71-65.

The game looked like it might turn into a blowout in the first half as FIU jumped out to an early 17-2 lead, but Miami battled back to the delight of a full house at the Knight Sports Complex. After the initial run by FIU, the Hurricanes responded with a 16-4 run of their own.

With the loss, the ‘Canes fall to 15-9 (8-5 in the Big East) and the Golden Panthers improved to 21-5 (11-1 in the Sun Belt). Despite the loss, UM Coach Ferne Labati was pleased with the team’s effort.

“I think that this team has a lot of heart,” Labati said. “It was a huge game for us. We just played hard. We have three games left and they are all Big East games. So we’re going to be ready for Big East competition.”

Gergana Slavtcheva led FIU with 18 points. Cheryl Moody and Mandy Shafer each had 15 points, while Cormisha contributed 11.

The ‘Canes were led by Shaquana Wilkins who had her second straight double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Chanivia Broussard scored 14 points and Sheila James added 11.

Wilkins downplayed her individual effort in light of the team’s loss.

“I just want to win,” Wilkins said. “I don’t really look at the points.”

The ‘Canes had trouble on the glass after both Broussard and Martha Bodley fouled out in the second half, being outrebounded, 48-35.

“Us being in foul trouble really hurt us,” Labati said. “We were minus two of our two top players, and that hurt us with the rebounds. The rebounds were critical and two of our best rebounders were not in the game.”

FIU was led by a front court that featured 6-8 center Sivia Mesa.

“They didn’t intimidate us,” Wilkins said. “We played good as a team but we didn’t put down the points that we needed.”

Trailing 32-28 at the half, Miami came out on a 7-0 run and took their first lead on a James free throw. Shafer put FIU ahead 52-51 with just under ten minutes to play, and FIU would never relinquish the lead.

After the game the focus was clearly on the road ahead.

“We have bigger things to worry about,” Broussard said. “We have the tourney to think about.”

Miami next plays host to the Hokies of Virginia Tech tomorrow night. The ‘Canes travel to Providence next Saturday before finishing the regular season at home against Boston College on Feb. 26.

UM sweeps Minnesota

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Danny Matienzo and Kevin Howard led the offensively charged Miami Hurricanes (5-4) to a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-3) this past weekend.

After losing three straight games, Miami bounced back with 38 runs in the series to more than double their previous run total of 30.

Two of Howard’s four home runs this weekend came Sunday afternoon, including the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth to give Miami a 7-6 win.

“It was a great effort,” UM coach Jim Morris said. “You have to win close games to be a good team.”

Howard improved his batting average this series 80 points bringing it up to .297.

“I’ve been hitting the ball real hard all season,” Howard said. “It just wasn’t going over for me until this weekend.”

Miami freshman Erick San Pedro tied the game at six in the bottom of the eighth with a RBI single to center.

San Pedro made his first three appearances this season, starting each game against Minnesota.

“San Pedro took a lot of pressure off of us,” said Morris, referring to his game tying hit. “He did a great job hitting and catching this weekend.”

Morris’ decisions to start San Pedro and move Matienzo to the designated hitter role were not the only changes he made in the Hurricane infield.

Haas Pratt replaced Matt Dryer at first base, as he moved to third, Howard went from third to shortstop, and Javy Rodriguez shifted to second base.

According to Morris, these changes should remain for at least next week.

Saturday afternoon’s game was one for the record books. Miami came back from an 11-2 deficit to defeat the Golden Gophers, 21-17, in a four-hour, 45-minute slugfest.

Minnesota was up 7-2 with two outs in the top of the third until right fielder Jason Kennedy hit a grand slam off Miami freshman reliever Brandon Camardese, putting Miami in a nine-run hole.

The Hurricanes would respond with 11 runs in the third and fourth innings, including solo home runs by Howard and Matienzo, as well as a grand slam by sophomore Jim Burt for his second home run of the game.

“I was just trying to put the ball into play,” said Burt, about his first career grand slam. “You have to do that with two strikes on you.”

Burt also had two doubles to finish the game 4-for-5 with six RBI – a career high for the left fielder.

“Being in the lineup everyday helped me adjust,” Burt said. “I could see the ball really well this weekend.”

Matienzo would add another solo home run in the seventh, making it the second day in a row which he had hit two home runs.

“I feel that I bring more to the team as the DH,” said Matienzo, referring to his position change. “I can concentrate on hitting more.”

Kevin Mannix and Rodriguez both went 4-for-5 with a walk apiece. Mannix had three doubles and two RBI, while Rodriguez knocked in three runs.

Kennedy would add a solo home run in the eighth for his seventh RBI of the day – the most RBI an opposing player had in a game against Miami.

Shawn Valdes-Fauli recorded his first career win despite giving up two earned runs in just two innings pitched.

The only Miami pitcher to throw more than Valdes-Fauli was starter Kiki Bengochea, who went 2.1 innings and gave up seven earned runs.

Miami used seven pitchers in the record setting 38-run game, which included five lead changes.

Howard and Burt belted solo home runs Friday night as well, leading the Hurricanes to a 10-4 win over Minnesota.

The victory marked Morris’ 900th career Division-Iwin.

“I wasn’t aware of that,” Morris said after the game “But the most important thing to me is that we won tonight.”

Miami junior Troy Roberson was pulled after not giving up an earned run on three hits. The starter was taken out in the top of the fifth, just one out shy of becoming eligible for the victory, however, Morris decided 89 pitches was more than enough.

“He was getting tired,” Morris said. “We knew that from the beginning of the inning.”

Hurricane sophomore J.D. Cockroft improved his record to 2-0 in his 1.1 inning relief appearance.

All of Miami’s five wins this season have been awarded to relief pitchers.

Miami resumes play Friday night as they kick off the Homestead Challenge against FIU. Miami will try to avenge the 7-1 loss they suffered over a week ago.

Prestige or Education?

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It was brought to the attention of the students of the School of International Studies that the school was being dismantled, and that all curriculum and school structure would soon become a part of the College of Arts and Sciences. As can be expected, many students and quite a few professors became upset. The general consensus being that the main reason a student chooses to come to the University of Miami over any other university is that UM has a School of International Studies and not an international studies program within a school. For these students, the loss of the prestige of attending a school as opposed to a program is traumatic. Not for me.

They have explained its position on the matter, saying it is in the best interests of the students that this is being done. That within the College of Arts and Sciences, the undergraduate and graduate students will be better served. More funding will be available for scholarships, graduate assistants and research grants needed by professors and graduate students to enhance the learning experience. A bigger school, UM officials have said, means a bigger budget for more teachers, more classes, a wider variety of subjects, etc. This would all be fine if it did not seem to have a more underlying political and personal tone to it.

Some within the school have said the hierarchy within the school itself has been having its own power struggle and the heads of the departments and the current acting Dean of International Studies do not all get along very well. If this is true, then it seems President Shalala has decided to transfer the programs to do away with the disharmony, so the professors and administrators will no longer have to “butt heads” over administrative decisions such as class size, the structure of degree programs, or just plain personality conflicts.

My own feelings on the subject are mixed. I do not see any harm being done to the students other then the fact that they came here, as I said, for the prestige of attending a school instead of a program. In the long run, it has been explained that the diplomas will read the same as they did before. I came here because I wanted to get a masters degree in international studies with a focus on Latin America. I can still achieve that goal. I also seek to find a job dealing in or with Latin America in some way. This goal too seems obtainable still. I see no harm in moving from a school to a program on that account. The “prestige” means nothing if you are penniless, in debt and jobless after you graduate.

On the other hand, I happen to have real world experience and I know that many times, the bigger the bureaucracy, the harder it is to get anything done. I can see students having to compete with a larger number of students for classes, funding, etc. That will not necessarily come any easier to obtain because this other school has more money. Then again, maybe things will be easier and funds and equipment more readily accessible. Stranger things have been known to happen.

The administration is intent on making the change. I say fine, if that is how things must be then I do not see how we students can change it. However, if the university does not wish to see an exodus of students transferring elsewhere and a drop in enrollment in the international studies program, then it had best live up to those claims and promises quickly. The challenge is now made. The gauntlet thrown down. Will the administration respond? Or is this just another excuse used by petty people with narrow minds that are making decisions that will effect the lives of many others? Only time can answer that question.

Kenneth Lewis is a graduate students in the School of International Studies.

UM student government needs to improve process

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With all of the complaining that I do about the University of Miami, one would think that I was at least up to date on the activity of our student government. Sadly, as of last week, I could not really claim to know what they talk about, where they meet, who is involved or even when they are elected. And I have the feeling that I am not alone.

It seems to me that very few of my fellow students actually know what is going on in student government, the student body that makes vital decisions on behalf of the undergraduate students, or that a chunk of the tuition of student government the president, vice president and senate speaker are paid for by undergraduate students. Some of the undergraduate student activity fee pays half of the tuition for the president and a quarter of the tuition for the vice president and the senate speaker.

Now, any jerk can write articles making idle complaints to no one in particular. And since I am not just any jerk, I decided to go into the heart of enemy territory. Over the course of two weeks, I schmoozed with the people I so often criticize. Yes, I went to a few student government meetings just to see who in the world is deciding the most important things for us students. For all of you too lazy to actually get out of bed and go to a meeting yourself, never fear; I will tell you what you are missing.

The most important question is what gets done in student government. Well, as some student government members say themselves, not too much. When I asked them why they thought nothing gets done in the meetings, their answers were almost the same: senators talk too much, ask too many questions, and repeat themselves often.

To be quite honest, I still haven’t seen enough of the student government in action to be 100 percent sure if the allegation is true. But the meetings I watched lent it much weight.

From my perspective, here is basically what happened in the parts that I stayed for: Someone would make a speech asking for funds for their particular group and explain why. Then, the floor would be open for questions from the senators. After 45 minutes or so, there would be a motion to move to discussion which would inevitably be shot down by the ten or fifteen senators-who still had questions to ask.

In all fairness, the questions posed were very intellectual and pointed. However, they seemed to lead in a painfully long circle. I understand why they want to be absolutely sure about their decisions, but if it takes that long to go through one action out of seven or eight on the agenda, they are going to be in that room all night. Although they seemed very professional and were very kind to me, I cannot deny that, to put it gently, our student government takes the long way around an issue.

I commend student government for their good work. However, I would suggest that they try to be more expedient. As I see it, they could do three times as many great things for the school as they do now.

Travis Atria is a sophomore majoring in English literature.

Grads part of UM

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When I first arrived here as a graduate student about four years ago, I spent the first two years adjusting to my new life and submerged myself in the graduate student way of life-which meant I spent most of my time shuttling between my house, classes and the library.

It wasn’t until much later that I discovered the University of Miami had another population, an undergraduate population, and host of student groups that offered a slew of celebrations, parties, and cultural events. While I blame myself a little for taking that long to find out, I blame the system much more.

The administration tends to segregate the undergraduate and graduate students. Apparently, the official position is that grads and undergrads don’t mix-or that they shouldn’t. On-campus activities seem to be tailored for each individual population-and primarily the undergraduate population-not for the student population as a whole. Grad students aren’t even expected (or shouldn’t, it seems) to participate in Homecoming, International Week, or be on the executive boards of UM student organizations, experiences that not only enrich our college life but create a sense of community.

No matter how many student organizations I’m part of, I’ll never have a say on how the university treats my organization. Grad students don’t have a say in the direction of the school paper because our activity fee doesn’t fund it. Yet, we read it.

It may be because graduate students, which total about 3,055 (20 percent of the student body), pay about $50 less of the so-called university fee, which is the quota that funds the movie screenings, student groups, festivals, and other activities. But it may be time, then, to rethink this policy.

Some may argue that graduate students lead different lives, that we are indifferent to what goes on here and that we are too busy to get involved. This may be true, but much of the apathy is fostered by the university’s disregard for our participation on this campus. We too belong to student groups and contribute to the activities that they offer, and are affected by the decisions that are made within these groups. We too should have a more active role, if we ever want to feel part of them.

Maybe it’s time for the student governments on campus to realize that we can work better by interacting more, no matter at what level. And, with student government elections here, this might be just the time for it.

Daniel Paskin is a doctoral student in the School of International Studies.

BAM Fashion Show

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en vogue: Students parade in the latest fashions during a fashion show to celebrate Black Awareness Month last week. The event was organized by United Black Students.

SIS merger worries students, faculty

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President Donna Shalala’s meeting with students from the School of International Studies [SIS] last Friday did little to convince them that dissolving SIS and transferring the school’s departments to the College of Arts and Sciences would strengthen the programs.

Early last week, university officials announced the five-year-old school, which has been running on a deficit since its inception, would be disintegrated to save on administrative costs and make more resources available to students and faculty.

The news has outraged students, who have complained that the move will diminish the prestige of their degree.

Many said they applied to UM because it had a school of international studies.

Many also feel they will lose the personalized service of the small school, which currently has about 500 students and 22 faculty members.

With over 3,000 students, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest of UM’s 14 schools and colleges.

At the meeting on Friday, held two days after students were notified of the change, Shalala assured students the move would improve the quality of their programs because it will give them access to more resources, such as scholarships and research grants, and increase the interaction among faculty members.

“We saw this as eliminating an administrative structure to strengthen international studies,” Shalala told a crowd of about 80 students, staff members and faculty who gathered at the Bill Cosford Cinema Friday afternoon.

Also addressing students at the meeting were provost Luis Glaser, Dr. Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs, UM Faculty Senate president Steven Green, and SIS interim dean Andy Gomez.

The change, Shalala said, would not affect their course requirements nor affect the value of their degree.

“We are well aware many of you signed up to the program because [it was a] free-standing school,” she said. “I hope you stay.”

Shalala promised students she would “make every effort” to improve student services within the college, and vowed to “push for funds” for interdisciplinary programs when the university launches an aggressive fundraising effort next semester.

But students were not swayed by Shalala’s promises.

“What we are concerned about is reputation,” said senior Natalie Palugyai.

Palugyai and other students also argued that folding the school would do little to improve the relationship between the faculty, as most of the general education requirements, such as art history, history, biology, are within the College of Arts and Sciences.

SIS faculty members have said they are disappointed.

Several professors said they worry about being able to attract new faculty members, graduate students and future funding of their programs, which had increased when they were incorporated into the school.

They are also concerned about the leverage they will have in determining the course requirements in the SIS undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Some have also questioned how the merger will improve the coordination between the SIS professors and faculty members of the college’s social science departments.

“I’m not sure I understand the logic behind it,” said a professor, who requested anonymity. “But it’s possible, and I’m willing to support it.”

The faculty senate is scheduled to vote on the transfer tomorrow afternoon.

News Briefs and Campus Calendar

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THE #1 METHOD TO SECURE A GREAT JOB: NETWORKING!
The University of Miami SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP EXPO 2002 is scheduled to take place in the Smathers Student Wellness Center on February 21, 11AM – 4PM. Representatives from a wide variety of companies and organizations will be on campus to share employment and internship opportunities to UM students and alumni. In order to prepare for the event, students are urged to visit the Toppel Career Center to have their resume critiqued and to attend a “MAXIMIZING YOUR EXPO EXPERIENCE” workshop. Please visit http://www.miami.edu/careerexpo/

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CELEBRATES NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
The College of Engineering, in conjunction with the National Society of Professional Engineers, kicks off National Engineers Week. Also known as E-Week, the annual event is celebrated by thousands of engineers, engineering students, teachers, and government and business leaders committed to increasing the public awareness and appreciation of the engineering profession. The College of Engineering and the Engineering Advisory Board have planned various activities to get the university community involved, including the M. Lewis Temares Entrepreneurship Forum which is tomorrow. For more information on the forum, contact Andria Hanley at 305-284-2404 or mailto:ahanley@miami.edu or visit:
http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,10254-1;12171-3,00.html.

Parking and Transportation
With an important enhancement of the easy system, Parking & Transportation Services announces that as of Friday March 1,2002, Commuter and Residential students may apply for current standard spring term parking permits via EASY. For more information contact David Voorhees at 305-689-5021.

Black Awareness Month

today
Caribbean Day

ISUM Forum at 6p.m. :Hip-Hop & Islam”.

CAC film, “Monster’s Inc”.

Candlelight Vigil, today at 7pm at the Rock-join us for a quiet moment of reflection upon the lives of those living with aids, those we have lost to aids, and to renew a sense of advocacy and activism.

The Department of Psychology is hosting its second annual Community Lecture Series: Psychology in Film. The next film and discussion will be Tuesday’s with Morrie at the Storer Auditorium in the Business School. For more information call Undergraduate Academic Services for Psychology at 305-284-3303 or visit www.psy.miami.edu.

The deadline for the Edward T. Foote II Award for Excellence in Student Involvement has been extended until today. The award recognizes one outstanding senior at UM who has best demonstrated exemplary involvement, leadership and achievement in her or his college experience. For award criteria information or to submit a nomination, contact Renee Dickens Callan at 305-284-6399.

Greek Week: Blood Drive in UC Flamingo Ballrooms from noon to 8p.m..

Wed 20th Feb
Comedian at the Rathskeller at 9pm.

A week for Life will host Jeanne White, the mother of Ryan White who became the face of AIDS in the 1980’s as one of the earliest reported child cases of the disease. Students, faculty and staff are invited to come and hear her speak today at the Wesley Foundation at 8pm.

The 1st Annual MBA & Law Day will be held today from 11a.m.-3p.m at UC 1st floor. All students interested in an MBA program or Law School should make plans to attend.

Greek Week: Blood Drive in UC Flamingo Ballrooms from noon to 8p.m..

BAM: Miss Black & Gold at 7p.m. at Clarke recital Hall.

Thurs 21st Feb
African Students Union (ASU); Come learn about African culture, dances, and songs. Open to all UM students. Meetings are every other Friday in UC classrooms. Next meeting will be today in UC233. For more information contact Alta Louissaint at 305-689-9699.

Coffee House. The Wesley Foundation is the place to be every Thursday night. Come and enjoy live bands, free coffee, and a relaxing atmosphere. Tonight the Coffee House will be welcoming the wonderful jazz combo, “Apple Juice” to the stage. So take a study-break from 9-11p.m. on Thursday nights at the Coffee House.

Amnesty International: Interested in Civil Rights and Human Rights? Join Amnesty International today and make a difference. Our next general meeting will be today in UC room 233. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information call Alta L at 305-689-9699.

Delta Sigma Pi; One of the Nations Largest Professional Business Fraternity is sponsoring a T-Spot (Thursday night party) at the Rathskeller tonight from 9p.m.-12a.m..

Toppel Career and Internship Expo from 11a.m.-4p.m. at the Wellness Center.

Greek Week: Blood Drive in UC Flamingo Ballrooms from noon to 8p.m..

Communication Week & Greek Week

Fri 22nd Feb
Opening ceremonies for Greek Week at the Rathskeller from 4-8p.m.

Friday Groove from 11:30a.m.-1p.m.; “Tower of Power Ensemble”

Happy Hour at the Rat with a DJ from 4:30-8p.m.

African Students Association will have their General Meetings every other Friday for all students interested in being apart of their organization. Come learn about African Culture. Next meeting is today at 5p.m. in the UC room 241.

BAM’s “Hot on the Block” at Eaton Residential College from 3-5p.m.. Alumni and students are invited to participate in this stimulating, interactive discussion on the current issues affecting Black students, past and present.

BAM; Keynote Address: “Constructing Race: Unity in the ‘Black’ Community” featuring Dr. Oscar Dathorne, MBA/MPA ’83 at the Storer Auditorium. A Jazz reception will follow.

BAM; Comedy Jam. After keynote speaker, and jazz reception, kick back and relax at the Rathskeller with an evening of entertainment and laughs from 10p.m.-12a.m. .

Life Party tonight at 10p.m. at the Rathskeller-come party! They are celebrating Life! There will be music,
food, and fun

Miami Hot: Glass Studio Workshop and Public Lecture Series. You are invited to attend a lecture by Karen Willenbrink a prominent American Glass Artist from Mt. Vernon, Washington tonight at 7p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum. RSVP by Feb 15 at 305-284-2542.

Sat 23rd Feb
Athletic Department and Intramurals; Papa John is sponsoring a Celebrity two-ball competition at the Miami Arena today during the men’s basketball game against Notre Dame. Participation is free to all UM students and faculty. Three contestants will be paired with a local celebrity. For more information call Derek Stocker at 305-284-2943.

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