Today and yesterday, the SBA put on an incredibly successful, free Headshot Event for students at Granada Park. We would like to thank the Florida Bar for generously providing us a grant to make this opportunity possible! Participants can expect online gallery access soon to save their photos. Read more →
SBA Presents: Virtual Guided Mindfulness and Yoga with Claire Fountain
Join the SBA this Thursday, April 22nd at 5 PM for a virtual guided mindfulness and yoga session. The session will be directed by Claire Fountain, a certified yogi and personal trainer, who has worked with celebrity clients including LeBron James, Rashad Jennings, and Common. You can register for the event here. Click the flyer image below for more information!
SBA Announces New CDO Student Advisory Committee
This week, the SBA Executive Board and members of the Jobs Committee met with the Career Development Office (CDO). As a result of the meeting, we are excited to announce the creation of the CDO Student Advisory Committee. Starting this fall, the Committee will meet monthly to pinpoint and discuss important CDO-related matters including improvement strategies, student feedback, suggestions, and concerns. The… Read more →
Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
The last year has been an exceptionally challenging one for our community, and we want you to know that we are here for you. The UM Counseling Center is a great resource that you can learn about here and/or schedule an appointment with here. The University also offers a free, completely anonymous self-screening tool that is intended to help you determine whether you might benefit from… Read more →
New Student Leader Orientation on April 16th at 12:30
Our new student organization leaders will attend the New Student Leader Orientation on April 16 at 12:30 PM. At the meeting, the new executive board members will hear from key Inter-Club Council faculty members that assist student leaders throughout their term. Please register for the meeting here. Contact the Events Office (events@law.miami.edu) or Secretary Anoosheh Shaikh with questions! Read more →
Mayor Francis Suarez to Join Miami Law for “Miami Tech Movement” Event
City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will join the University of Miami School of Law on Wednesday, April 14th for our Miami Tech Movement event. The event description is below: Miami has steadily been building its ecosystem for technology and entrepreneurship, but now has the national spotlight as each day another technology, venture capital or finance company announces its relocation to… Read more →
UM to Begin Vaccine Distribution for Students on April 12th
Per an email from the University, UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, will be receiving a limited quantity of vaccines for distribution to University students beginning Monday, April 12. Students interested in receiving the vaccine through UHealth must opt in through CaneLink and should do so as soon as possible. The opt-in process is now live on the left-hand side… Read more →
Miami Law x SBA Sweatshirt Handout Details
The Miami Law x SBA Sweatshirts have arrived! Handouts will occur on the following dates (upon presentation of your UM Student ID): This Wednesday, April 7th from 12-2 PM on the Bricks This Thursday, April 8th from 12-2 PM on the Bricks Next Monday, April 12th from 12-2 PM on the Bricks Next Tuesday, April 13th from 12-2 PM as… Read more →
SBA Elects Speaker and Vice Speaker of the Senate
Today, the SBA had a meeting at which the new Speaker and Vice Speaker of the Senate were elected. Congratulations to rising 2L Senator Nathifa Parker on her election to Speaker of the SBA Senate. We are excited for your leadership, and look forward to having you moderate our meetings. Additionally, congratulations to rising 2L Senator Kiyra Ellis who was elected… Read more →
In Loving Memory of Jordan Mermell
The Miami Law community mourns the loss of 2L student, Jordan Mermell, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2nd. Per an email from Dean Tony Varona, Jordan had a large community of friends and relatives who loved and admired him. He was an excellent student (a Dean’s Merit Scholar) who participated enthusiastically in class. Upon learning this sad news, his… Read more →