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PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDMIAMI, FLPERMIT NO. 438HORIZONS 2024Tuesday, August 13BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTSHorizons is planned and executed by a talented group of student program coordinators. Many of them went through the program themselves and are eager to help you nd your place at the University.RSVP TODAYRegister to attend by July 15, 2024 by visiting our website at:miami.edu/horizonsRSVPOffice of Multicultural Student AffairsPO Box 248236Coral Gables, FL 33146LINDSEY WANTON(she/her/hers) Class of 2027Advertising ManagementJOSHUA MIMS (he/him/his) Class of 2025Health SciencesANISA MAFARACHISI (she/her/hers) Class of 2025Chemistry,International StudiesAARON REDMOND(he/him/his) Class of 2026Sports Administration ALLISON RENAUD(she/her/hers) Class of 2026Health SciencesKIERA BARTON(she/her/hers) Class of 2026 Psychology, Africana Studies (Pre-Law)NINA ALLY(she/her/hers) Class of 2025Chemistry, International StudiesKENDALL BATES(she/her/hers) Class of 2026 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Public Health
IGNITE U BUILD FIRM FOUNDATIONS & IGNITE YOUR POTENTIALMany consider college as a time of self-discovery and growth as an individual. This year, “Ignite U” strives to help you build rm foundations and ignite your potential to spread the ames of benecial experiences.You are about to embark on a journey that will present you with challenges, opportunities, and experiences as you sharpen your academic skills and grow into a globally minded citizen. Soon you will join a vibrant, active, and diverse community of students, faculty, and sta, and we couldn’t be more eager to meet you soon!Our oce provides underrepresented and ethnically diverse students with programs, services, and resources to support student success and growth. In addition, we advocate for a culturally enriched University of Miami community, which supports, values, and celebrates its diversity.In addition to Horizons, we hope you stay connected to our oce by attending our many programs, joining student organizations, and giving back to our close-knit community. In doing so, you will make connections with your peers as well as sta and faculty members who can help you navigate college life. Welcome to The U and go ’Canes!MSA hosts more than 150 programs including Cultural Competency programs, Diversity Week, Horizons, Life Skills Leadership, Brave Spaces, Culture Pop-Up, Real Talk, and Senior Mwambo. MSA advises more than 30 student organizations that focus on cultural identities, diversity, leadership, men’s and women’s empowerment, poetry, pre-professional societies, social justice, and special interest populations.MSA works with several student organizations and departments to coordinate cultural celebrations including: • Asian/Pacic Islander Heritage Month• Black Awareness Month• Caribbean Cultural Celebrations• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration• Hispanic Heritage Month• Native American MonthNetwork with faculty and sta: Connect with University faculty and sta to gain valuable insight on navigating your academic, professional, and student life at The U.Connect with new and returning students: Through a series of fun and engaging activities, you will make connections with your peers and discuss issues relevant to new students.Explore mentorship opportunities: Meet our team of Horizons mentors and counselors who have been specically selected for their knowledge of the University and the surrounding community. Get tips for a successful rst year:Through our Real Talk at The U session, you will gain valuable advice from returning students about how to successfully navigate your college experience.Learn about Multicultural Student Aairs:Meet the sta and learn more about the oce that oers many programs, resources, and support to students and organizations throughout the year.Move into housing early:Students who are moving into on-campus housing will receive the earliest appointment times to ensure you arrive on time to attend Horizons.WELCOME TO THE UFROM THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS150+30+Our other leadership and personal development opportunities include: MSA Crew Leadership Retreat (fall and spring); Students of Color Symposium; Life Skills Leadership Academy; and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training program.305-284-2855msa@miami.eduum_msaKennedy Robinson-Birt(she/hers) DirectorMadison Rodas(she/her/ella) Associate DirectorVictor Armando Rios(he/him/el) Assistant Director
IGNITE UBUILD FIRM FOUNDATIONS & IGNITE YOUR POTENTIALMany consider college as a time of self-discovery and growthas an individual. This year, “Ignite U” strives to help you buildrm foundations and ignite your potential to spread the ames ofbenecial experiences.You are about to embark on a journey that will present you withchallenges, opportunities, and experiences as you sharpen youracademic skills and grow into a globally minded citizen. Soon you willjoin a vibrant, active, and diverse community of students, faculty, andsta, and we couldn’t be more eager to meet you soon!Our oce provides underrepresented and ethnically diverse studentswith programs, services, and resources to support student successand growth. In addition, we advocate for a culturally enrichedUniversity of Miami community, which supports, values, andcelebrates its diversity.In addition to Horizons, we hope you stay connected to our oceby attending our many programs, joining student organizations, andgiving back to our close-knit community. In doing so, you will makeconnections with your peers as well as sta and faculty memberswho can help you navigate college life.Welcome to The U and go ’Canes!MSA hosts more than 150 programsincluding Cultural Competencyprograms, Diversity Week, Horizons, LifeSkills Leadership, Brave Spaces, CulturePop-Up, Real Talk, and Senior Mwambo.MSA advises more than 30 studentorganizations that focus on culturalidentities, diversity, leadership, men’s andwomen’s empowerment, poetry, pre-professional societies, social justice,and special interest populations.MSA works with several studentorganizations and departments tocoordinate cultural celebrations including:• Asian/Pacic Islander Heritage Month• Black Awareness Month• Caribbean Cultural Celebrations• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration• Hispanic Heritage Month• Native American MonthNetwork with faculty and sta:Connect with University faculty and sta to gain valuableinsight on navigating your academic, professional, andstudent life at The U.Connect with new and returning students:Through a series of fun and engaging activities, you will makeconnections with your peers and discuss issues relevant tonew students.Explore mentorship opportunities:Meet our team of Horizons mentors and counselors whohave been specically selected for their knowledge of theUniversity and the surrounding community.Get tips for a successful rst year:Through our Real Talk at The U session, you will gain valuableadvice from returning students about how to successfullynavigate your college experience.Learn about Multicultural Student Aairs:Meet the sta and learn more about the oce that oersmany programs, resources, and support to students andorganizations throughout the year.Move into housing early:Students who are moving into on-campus housing willreceive the earliest appointment times to ensure you arriveon time to attend Horizons.WELCOME TO THE UFROM THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS150+30+Our other leadership and personal development opportunities include:MSA Crew Leadership Retreat (fall and spring); Students of ColorSymposium; Life Skills Leadership Academy; and the Diversity, Equity, andInclusion Training program.305-284-2855msa@miami.eduum_msaKennedyRobinson-Birt(she/hers)DirectorMadisonRodas(she/her/ella)Associate DirectorVictor ArmandoRios(he/him/el)Assistant Director
IGNITE U BUILD FIRM FOUNDATIONS & IGNITE YOUR POTENTIALMany consider college as a time of self-discovery and growth as an individual. This year, “Ignite U” strives to help you build rm foundations and ignite your potential to spread the ames of benecial experiences.You are about to embark on a journey that will present you with challenges, opportunities, and experiences as you sharpen your academic skills and grow into a globally minded citizen. Soon you will join a vibrant, active, and diverse community of students, faculty, and sta, and we couldn’t be more eager to meet you soon!Our oce provides underrepresented and ethnically diverse students with programs, services, and resources to support student success and growth. In addition, we advocate for a culturally enriched University of Miami community, which supports, values, and celebrates its diversity.In addition to Horizons, we hope you stay connected to our oce by attending our many programs, joining student organizations, and giving back to our close-knit community. In doing so, you will make connections with your peers as well as sta and faculty members who can help you navigate college life. Welcome to The U and go ’Canes!MSA hosts more than 150 programs including Cultural Competency programs, Diversity Week, Horizons, Life Skills Leadership, Brave Spaces, Culture Pop-Up, Real Talk, and Senior Mwambo. MSA advises more than 30 student organizations that focus on cultural identities, diversity, leadership, men’s and women’s empowerment, poetry, pre-professional societies, social justice, and special interest populations.MSA works with several student organizations and departments to coordinate cultural celebrations including: • Asian/Pacic Islander Heritage Month• Black Awareness Month• Caribbean Cultural Celebrations• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration• Hispanic Heritage Month• Native American MonthNetwork with faculty and sta: Connect with University faculty and sta to gain valuable insight on navigating your academic, professional, and student life at The U.Connect with new and returning students: Through a series of fun and engaging activities, you will make connections with your peers and discuss issues relevant to new students.Explore mentorship opportunities: Meet our team of Horizons mentors and counselors who have been specically selected for their knowledge of the University and the surrounding community. Get tips for a successful rst year:Through our Real Talk at The U session, you will gain valuable advice from returning students about how to successfully navigate your college experience.Learn about Multicultural Student Aairs:Meet the sta and learn more about the oce that oers many programs, resources, and support to students and organizations throughout the year.Move into housing early:Students who are moving into on-campus housing will receive the earliest appointment times to ensure you arrive on time to attend Horizons.WELCOME TO THE UFROM THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS150+30+Our other leadership and personal development opportunities include: MSA Crew Leadership Retreat (fall and spring); Students of Color Symposium; Life Skills Leadership Academy; and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training program.305-284-2855msa@miami.eduum_msaKennedy Robinson-Birt(she/hers) DirectorMadison Rodas(she/her/ella) Associate DirectorVictor Armando Rios(he/him/el) Assistant Director
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDMIAMI, FLPERMIT NO. 438HORIZONS 2024Tuesday, August 13BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTSHorizons is planned and executed by a talented group of studentprogram coordinators. Many of them went through the programthemselves and are eager to help you nd your place at the University.RSVP TODAYRegister to attend by July 15, 2024 by visiting our website at:miami.edu/horizonsRSVPOffice of Multicultural Student AffairsPO Box 248236Coral Gables, FL 33146LINDSEY WANTON(she/her/hers)Class of 2027Advertising ManagementJOSHUA MIMS(he/him/his)Class of 2025Health SciencesANISA MAFARACHISI (she/her/hers)Class of 2025Chemistry,International StudiesAARON REDMOND(he/him/his)Class of 2026Sports Administration ALLISON RENAUD(she/her/hers)Class of 2026Health SciencesKIERA BARTON(she/her/hers)Class of 2026Psychology, Africana Studies(Pre-Law)NINA ALLY(she/her/hers)Class of 2025Chemistry,International StudiesKENDALL BATES(she/her/hers)Class of 2026Biochemistry/MolecularBiology, Public Health
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDMIAMI, FLPERMIT NO. 438HORIZONS 2024Tuesday, August 13BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTSHorizons is planned and executed by a talented group of student program coordinators. Many of them went through the program themselves and are eager to help you nd your place at the University.RSVP TODAYRegister to attend by July 15, 2024 by visiting our website at:miami.edu/horizonsRSVPOffice of Multicultural Student AffairsPO Box 248236Coral Gables, FL 33146LINDSEY WANTON(she/her/hers) Class of 2027Advertising ManagementJOSHUA MIMS (he/him/his) Class of 2025Health SciencesANISA MAFARACHISI (she/her/hers) Class of 2025Chemistry,International StudiesAARON REDMOND(he/him/his) Class of 2026Sports Administration ALLISON RENAUD(she/her/hers) Class of 2026Health SciencesKIERA BARTON(she/her/hers) Class of 2026 Psychology, Africana Studies (Pre-Law)NINA ALLY(she/her/hers) Class of 2025Chemistry, International StudiesKENDALL BATES(she/her/hers) Class of 2026 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Public Health