The center is a focal point for health care services in the Overtown Community. It is committed to the dignity, social well-being and health of the community and the patients who are served at the clinic. They provide comprehensive health care services in pediatrics, adolescent and adult medicine focusing on low-risk obstetrics, gynecology, geriatrics, mental health care, immunization programs, and complete dental services.
Miller School of Medicine
Dr. Michael Sheehan
786-466-4000
The Kulula Project is a culturally enriched tutoring and mentoring program for Black students in Miami-Dade. The programs aims to enhance academic performance through teaching study skills, increasing awareness of African heritage and culture, raising self-worth and confidence, developing relationships and interpersonal skills, promoting civic and community engagement, developing leadership skills, and enhancing college preparedness skills.
School of Education
Dr. Guerda Nicolas
305-284-9124
nguerda@miami.edu
The center’s mission is to prevent educational, emotional, physical, and social problems and promote well-being through interdisciplinary research, university-community partnerships, educational and leadership training, and consultation services. Programs include the Immigrant Children Affirmative Network (ICAN), Artist Striving to End Poverty/EnFamilia Art-in-Action Experience, Coordinated Victims Assistance Center, and Reaching Out to Girls on the Edge ad hoc committee and more. University-community partnerships include bilingual/bi-literacy research project with United Way, Project Hope mentoring program, program evaluation, and grant writing expertise for Inner City Youth of South Florida, and research and development evaluation for Community Partnership for Homeless. For a complete listing of programs and partnerships, visit http://cew.miami.edu/network/partners.
School of Education
Dr. Etiony Aldarondo
305-284-4372
etiony@miami.edu
HMI: Outbound is a community engagement program that brings a cross-genre orchestra with a distinctive blend of stylistically diverse music to Miami-Dade Public Schools and community venues such as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the Adrienne Arsht Center, and UM Gusman Concert Hall. School concerts expose students to new forms of music, teaching them how relevant open musical expression is to the development of a connected world.
Frost School of Music
305-284-2241
Partnership with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Arts for Learning, The Children’s Trust, and other educational partners using music is used as a bridge to guide at-risk students towards college. Freshman students are partnered with seventh graders and continue the partnership throughout the mentors’ undergraduate career.
Frost School of Music
305-284-2241
Brings distinguished artists and music industry professionals to campus for concerts and free master classes.
Frost School of Music
Marianne Mijares
305-284-2241
Festival Miami, Florida’s Premier Live Music Festival, invites the South Florida community and its visitors to experience a wide variety of musical programming featuring world-renowned guest artists as well as Frost School of Music faculty artists and student ensembles. The annual fall music series classifies its musical programming under four themes: Great Performances, Music of the Americas, Creative American Music, and Jazz and Beyond.
Frost School of Music
Marianne Mijares
305-284-4940
festivalmiami.music@miami.edu
The UM chapter of this international program has worked on several community-driven development projects, including a solar panel initiative for a rural community in Peru and the creation of a drainage system and improved hygiene education for the village of Las Mercedes in Ecuador.
College of Engineering
Solo-Gabriele, Helena M
305-284-2908
hmsolo@Miami.edu
David Poole
305-284-4773
dtpoole@miami.edu
The IAC is one of 26 centers supported by the U.S. Department of Energy at universities across the country. It provides no cost energy, waste and productivity assessments to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
College of Engineering
Dr. Shihab Asfour
305-284-2367
sasfour@miami.edu
Through volunteerism, our student-athletes, coaches and staff strive to serve our community and present positive role-models throughout the year. Program highlights include speaking to youth groups about developing a positive winning lifestyle, charity games at local fields, staff & team service projects.
Athletics
Stephen Pugh
305-284-3382
s.pugh@miami.edu
Worldwide access of digital resources including archives of South Florida culture and history and Cuban culture and history.
Library
Anthony Smith
305-284-4055
a.smith3@miami.edu
A select group of more than 300 business, professional, and civic leaders who actively support the University’s philanthropic efforts and promote UM programs. Since its inception, the Citizens Board has raised over $339 million for the University.
University Advancement
Liza Winkeljohn
305-284-5251
ewinkeljohn@miami.edu
Nestled within the University’s lush tropical campus is a treasure trove of outdoor sculptures. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the University of Miami has been acquiring these outdoor works of art for more than a decade. The University currently has more than thirty sculptures varying in style, size and medium. One of the permanent collections of the Lowe Art Museum, the Public Sculpture Program features pieces by respected local, regional and international artists.
Lowe Art Museum
Brian Dursum
305-284-3535
The University has more than 200 acres to enjoy. Jog, walk, or stroll the campus along the 2.59 mile Ibis Walking Trail which weaves along a paved path throughout the campus. The Gifford Arboretum, with plants and trees native to the tropics and South Florida, is located on the northwest corner of the campus. A butterfly garden, located behind Eaton Residential College, is a perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of the University. Lake Osceola, with its calm waters and picturesque views, is the natural centerpiece of the campus. Or you can meander through the labyrinth, a centuries-old meditative path located near the Florida Keys Arboretum.
Community Relations
Mindy Herris
305-284-4094
mherris@miami.edu
An outreach program designed for neighbors of the University’s Coral Gables campus. Members receive newsletters with campus updates, invitations to special events, and discounts at retail and cultural outlets on campus. Enjoy concerts and movies on the Foote University Green.Sign up for salsa dancing at the Herbert Wellness Center. Tour our unique sculpture collection. Or stroll on the Ibis Walking Trail. This program includes many opportunities to enjoy all that UM has to offer.
Community Relations
Mindy Herris
305-284-4094
umneighbors@miami.edu
Each year the University sponsors fund-raising initiatives for United Way and hosts the United Way Women’s Leadership breakfast. In 2009, student, faculty, and staff efforts raised over $1 million annually.
United Way Ambassadors
Mindy Herris
305-284-4094
unitedway@miami.edu
Offers an annual calendar of seminars, programs, classes, and speakers geared towards continued growth and learning. OLLI welcomes mature individuals who are interested in cultivating their curiosity and expanding knowledge through cooperative study in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Division of Continuing and International Education
Noreen Frye
305-284-6554
osher@miami.edu
The University of Miami is the only higher education institution in the country to maintain an emergency response program that is strictly comprised of and run by undergraduate students and can spring into action at a moment’s notice. The team is trained to respond to large-scale disasters affecting the Miami area and is also a valuable resource for the University of Miami Police Department during non-disaster times.
Student Affairs
Keith Fletcher
305-284-GIVE (4483)
Outreach@umcert.com
Offers programming on various topics, ranging from fitness and nutrition to stress management. While membership is restricted to University students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the Herbert Wellness Center offers many fitness and wellness education classes available to the community. Select the “Programs & Schedules” tab on the Herbert Wellness Center’s website, then view the programs listed under the “Non-Member Programs” column.
Student Affairs
Sales Office
305-284-LIFE (5433)
wellnesscenter@miami.edu
Participants in the S.T.R.I.V.E. program are committed to civic engagement, volunteer service and leadership endeavors. Residents participating in this highly selective community commit to a number of service and leadership hours each week, a mentoring relationship, plan a year-long service project, and share a number of experiences and campus programs.
Student Affairs
Andrew D. Wiemer
305-284-4483
leadandserve@miami.edu
The Butler Center offers resources on volunteerism for students, student organizations, faculty, staff and members of the Miami community. Service days, donation drives, long-term partnerships and many other initiatives are supported by the office to promote service in the community. Also, through their many programs such as Women’s Leadership Symposium, Leadership Summit and IMPACT Leadership Retreat the Butler Center encourages the development of leadership skills in UM students.
Student Affairs
Andrew Wiemer
305-284-4483
leadandserve@miami.edu
Students collaborate with South Florida organizations to raise community awareness of heart disease, breast cancer, leukemia and other current health issues. These organizations also support underserved local communities through fund-raising efforts.
Nursing and Health Studies
Marina Alvarez
305-284-4011
m.alvarez@miami.edu
Nursing and Health Science students lead sessions on diabetes, heart and cardiovascular disease, nutrition, vision screenings and other health issues for local communities.
Nursing and Health Studies
Marina Alvarez
305-284-4011
m.alvarez@miami.edu
Dedicated to the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge to improve the health of Hispanics through the evaluation of culturally-tailored interventions. El Centro focuses on substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, family / intimate partner violence, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Nursing and Health Studies
Marina Alvarez
305-284-4011
m.alvarez@miami.edu
The center focuses on making strides in patient safety and workforce development while working to stem the global nursing shortage by helping neighboring nations educate and retain nurses.
Nursing and Health Studies
Marina Alvarez
305-284-4011
m.alvarez@miami.edu
Networks with more than 170 clinical partners including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, day care centers, assisted living facilities, public schools, county health departments, and social service agencies. Key partnerships include Partnering for Cancer Care, Helping Hands, and Thelma Gibson Health Initiative.
Nursing and Health Studies
Marina Alvarez
305-284-4011
m.alvarez@miami.edu
Supervised by Professor Sharpless, students participate in cases from start to finish. The clinic handles cases for low-income immigrants of all nationalities in the full range of immigration matters, including asylum claims and deportation defense. Students also collaborate with local and national legal and community organizations on projects to advance the cause of immigrant rights.
School of Law
Rebecca Sharpless
305-284-3576
rsharpless@law.miami.edu
Provides information, guidance, and training to law students dedicated to community service and advocacy. The center oversees more than 25 different projects each year, reaching various underserved and at-risk populations locally and abroad. HOPE partners with community agencies, law firms, bar associations, non-profits and non-government organizations to enhance the delivery of services to others.
School of Law
Marni Lennon
305-284-2599
umhope@law.miami.edu
A statewide public interest project that advocates for children and families in poverty. Law students handle client interviews, court and administrative hearings, and a variety of other legal service on behalf of children and adolescents in dependency, foster care, disability, education, immigration and other civil proceedings.
School of Law
Bernard Perlmutter
305-284-4132
bperlmutter@law.miami.edu
Kele Williams
305-284-8827
kwilliams@law.miami.edu
An interdisciplinary clinical program that provides in-house legal representation to low income communities in children’s rights, public health entitlements, and nonprofit economic development.
School of Law
Anthony Alfieri
305-284-2735
aalfieri@law.miami.edu
Families First, sponsored by The Children’s Trust, has established an extensive community-based partnership to deliver and evaluate high-quality parenting activities for families with young children ages birth to seven in Miami-Dade County. The program offers two evidence-based/best practice, relationship-focused parenting groups, one for parents with infants (Baby and Me) and one focused more broadly on parents with young children (Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families). Participants will discuss and learn about infant and child development, build stronger families, and meet other parents in a supportive environment. Groups are offered to Miami-Dade County residents in English and Spanish at no cost. For more information and to register, please call (305) 243-8425 or email familiesfirst@med.miami.edu. Our current group schedule can be found on our Facebook page: University of Miami Families First Network.
Miller School of Medicine
Elana Mansoor, Psy.D.
305-243-8425
emansoor@med.miami.edu
Families First, sponsored by The Children’s Trust, offers a 12-week parenting program for parents and caregivers of children ages 1 to 7 residing in Miami-Dade County. Parents of various ethnic and cultural groups will be taught positive discipline techniques to raise children in a violence-free environment. Participants will discuss and learn ways to teach children to express emotions, develop empathy, manage anger, and improve behavior. A focus is placed on family/cultural traditions, building family and community supports, and developing social competence and life skills. Groups are offered to Miami-Dade County residents in English and Spanish at no cost. For more information and to register, please call (305) 243-8425 or email familiesfirst@med.miami.edu. Our current group schedule can be found on our Facebook page: University of Miami Families First Network.
Miller School of Medicine
Elana Mansoor, Psy.D.
305-243-8425
emansoor@med.miami.edu
Medical Students in Action: An organization dedicated to providing quality health care, including primary, subspecialty, and dental care to impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic during annual mission trips with an emphasis on providing health education and developing public health infrastructure.
Miller School of Medicine
Michael Spertus and Janki Amin
MedicalStudentsinAction@gmail.com
A student run, non-profit organization that provides health screening and education services, weekly clinics for underserved communities in South Florida and annual health fairs. 250 medical student and 50 faculty physician volunteers with the DOCS program.
Miller School of Medicine
Raysa Christodoulou
305-243-4898
umdocs at med.miami.edu
Provides medical students with a broad overview of the major themes of social medicine and health equity. Students receive training in public health principles, coupled with real world learning by participating in community-based health projects in underserved or disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Miller School of Medicine
305-243-8893
jayweisscenter@med.miami.edu
Providing the opportunity for community organizations to participate in Hurricanes athletics, the Nike Future Canes Program invites at-risk youth, disadvantaged children and the disabled to attend sports events.
Athletics
Stephen Pugh
305-284-3382
s.pugh@miami.edu
The UM Athletic Department and UHealth have partnered with Miami-Dade Parks summer camps to help teach campers how to live a healthy life. Medical students from the Miller School of Medicine set up health fairs specifically designed for kids to provide them with overall wellness information. UM student-athletes from various sports interact with campers in a variety of activities and share how being active has benefited their lives.
Athletics & the Miller School of Medicine
Shira Kastan
305-284-2618
skastan@miami.edu
This contest, which is open to the public,receives more than 800 entries from amateur photographers across the world. A free traveling exhibit of winning images visits many South Florida schools and summer camp programs and is used to educate communities about underwater ecosystems.
RSMAS
Laura Bracken
305-421-4207
lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu
The Rosenstiel School offers free educational programs throughout South Florida including tours of laboratories and research vessel, scientific presentations in classrooms and assemblies, participating in career day programs and educational booths at fairs. Community partnership programs include Fairchild Tropical Garden’s Environmental Immersion Day, Miami Science Museum’s IMPACT/Upward Bound Program, and the National Ocean Sciences Bowl.
RSMAS
Laura Bracken
305-421-4207
lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu
A monthly lecture series featuring distinguished scientists and explorers. All lectures are open to the public and are held from January through May at the Rosenstiel School on Virginia Key.
RSMAS
Laura Bracken
305-421-4207
lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu
This freshman class is designed to promote corporate social responsibility and business ethics. Students are placed in teams, mentored by upper-classmen, as they undertake semester long community-based projects. Program accomplishments have included implementation of greening initiatives and the development of social and traditional media activities for entrepreneurial ventures and non-profit enterprises.
Business Administration
Ellen McPhillip
305-284-4641
undergraduatebusiness@miami.edu
A summer internship where students work with area nonprofit organizations to help with basic business functions, from accounting and financial planning to supporting human resources and marketing.
Business Administration
Anita Cava
305-284-5084
acava@miami.edu
An undergraduate student organization that focuses on developing business projects and assisting existing business owners in under-served communities. Training focuses on best practices particular in the areas of accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship and business ethics which help sustain personal and financial success.
Business Administration
Ellen McPhillip
305-284-4641
undergraduatebusiness@miami.edu
Oversees various projects and programs in the areas of business, bioethics, environmental, genetic and geriatric ethics. The Business Ethics Speaker Series is designed to highlight issues of business ethics and corporate social responsibility, and is open to the community.
Business Administration
Anita Cava
305-284-5084
acava@miami.edu
The CAS Gallery is an on-campus exhibition space for the University of Miami’s students, faculty, staff and alumni. All exhibits at the CAS are free of charge.
Located in the Wesley Foundation building at 1210 Stanford Drive (across from the Lowe Art Museum)
Art & Art History
Milly Cardoso, Gallery Director
305-284-2542
Dedicated to supporting humanities, arts, and interpretive social science, the Center for Humanities offers lectures conferences, seminars, and workshops.
College of Arts & Sciences
Kyle Siebrecht
305-284-1580
Clinical research and service program dedicated to developing and testing state-of-the-art treatment approaches for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.
Department of Psychology
Michael V. Hernandez
305-284-9852
anxietylab@psy.miami.edu
Primary clinical training site for graduate students in clinical psychology PhD program. Provides high quality, low cost psychological services including psychological testing and assessments.
Department of Psychology
Carmen Ortega
305-284-4265 ext. 0
Provides comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations, screenings, individual therapy, parent training, and social skills groups to children through adults.
Department of Psychology
Dr. Amy Beaumont, Dr. Melissa Hale
305-284-6140
Operated by UM-NSU CARD, the 23-foot-long clinic travels throughout underserved communities in South Florida, providing information to families who are unable to access treatment centers. The main focus of the Family Mobile Clinic is to provide public education and autism awareness at Community Health and Resource Fairs. When there is a need in the community, the clinic gives us the ability to assist families with screenings and provide hands on parent trainings.
Department of Psychology
Michelle Costa
305-284-5269
The University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD ) is Florida’s First Choice for Autism Support. CARD offers comprehensive outreach and support programs for people with autism and related disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Autism affects one in 88 children in the United States. We currently serve over 6,500 families across Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties in South Florida. Services are provided at no cost to families.
Department of Psychology
Natalee George
1-800-928-8476
305-284-6563
This inner-city project offers multi-faceted early intervention programs for infants and toddlers who were prenatally drug exposed and/or victims of maltreatment who are at risk for developmental delays and negative school outcomes. Additional family services include parenting classes and clinical treatment support to build healthy parent-child relationships.
Department of Psychology
Dr. Lynne Katz
305-325-1818
Each year, students build and launch an interactive web site as a stage for all journalistic coverage of the Special Olympics. The site allows athletes, friends, families, classmates and caring people across the globe to share the experience of the games.
School of Communication
Rich Beckman
305-284-2726
A student run television station seen on the UM Campus channel 166 and in the City of Coral Gables via Comcast channel 96. It features news, sports and entertainment programming including the award winning newscast “NewsVision;” Spanish Language news program “Uni Miami;” late night comedy show “Off The Wire;” and “SportsDesk” which highlights the best of the week’s sports with interviews, panel debates and in-depth analysis.
School of Communication
Natalia Crujeiras
305-284-6069
ncrujeiras@miami.edu
The School of Communication’s student-run public relations and advertising agency.
School of Communication
Alyse Lancaster
305-284-2843
pradumagency@gmail.com
The University of Miami Debate Team invites middle and high school students of all experience levels to participate in the Hurricane Debate Institute summer program. Debate and competitive speaking are fun and exciting. Debaters learn best by debating. Speakers learn best by speaking. We work to create a comfortable environment where students can learn by doing, with the guidance of caring and experienced instructors. Our focus at the UM camp is to engage personal development of logic, research abilities and independence that will create an effective debater and public speaker that can effectively communicate in any given situation. The program includes Middle School Speech and Argument Skills, High School Speech and Argument Skills, Public Forum, Policy Debate and Student Congress.
School of Communication
David L. Steinberg
305-284-5553
The School of Communication provides content and guidance to this on-line news exchange designed to allow Coral Gables residents to shape their community through an interactive exchange of ideas.
School of Communication
Robert S. Hosmon
305-284-1870
This on-campus movie theater screens contemporary, classic, independent and foreign films. It is also a host theater for the Miami Film Festival, Jewish Film Festival and Miami Short Film Festival.
School of Communication
305-284-4861
cosfordcinema@miami.edu
