Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Go RedHawks!
Love and honor to Miami,
Our college old and grand.
Proudly we shall ever hail thee
Over all the land.
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
Alma Mater now we praise thee,
Sing joyfully this lay.
Love and honor to Miami,
Forever and a day.
The fight song can be heard almost every Friday and Saturday night during the winter echoing across Miami’s campus from the Goggin Ice Center. Recently constructed, the Goggin Ice Center houses Miami’s Men’s Ice Hockey Team and the Women’s Synchronized Skating Team, as well as countless intramural broomball teams and physical education classes. Above is a video clip from a recent hockey game against Northern Michigan after a Miami goal. It doesn’t quite do the atmosphere justice, but I think it gives a great example of Miami spirit and enthusiasm.
Our hockey team, just one of Miami’s 17 varsity sports, competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) against teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, and Notre Dame. Our team is currently ranked #9 in the nation and is getting ready to host our big rival, Ohio State, this weekend. In the past few years, Miami has ascended to become one of the CCHA’s (and the nation’s) elite teams. It was just three years ago that Miami achieved its first #1 ranking in any sport and last season saw a marquee matchup between #1 Miami and #2 Michigan at the Goggin. Miami plays exciting, high-scoring hockey which has led to an enormous increase of fans, not just among students but in the surrounding area and nationally. This year’s senior class has won over 100 games—the most of any class in Miami hockey history. They have also advanced to the NCAA playoffs for four consecutive years, making it to the final 8 twice.
In conjunction with the hockey game against Ohio State this weekend and Miami’s recent Bicentennial Celebration, a few student organizations have organized the “Bicentennial Blackout” to help our players defeat the Buckeyes. Students are encouraged to wear black and shirts will be available for purchase throughout the week on campus. Hopefully, the team will rise to the occasion and be able to send the senior class off with a well-deserved sweep of our rivals in front of an energized crowd.
Let’s go RedHawks! Sweep OSU!
Love and Honor,
Matt Hoffman
Let’s go RedHawks! *CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP*
Let’s go RedHawks! *CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP*
Let’s go RedHawks! *CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP*
Monday, February 23, 2009
When students visit us at Miami University, often times, it is the current Miamians that prospective students connect with and remember most. Some of you may be wondering, how these current students got involved working with prospective applicants. Therefore, I wanted to provide a brief overview of some of the student groups that we utilize in the Office of Admission.
The first group we work with is the Miami University Student Ambassadors, or MUSA as they like to be called. Many of you may remember the students meeting and greeting you as you arrived in our Office for your campus visit. These are the MUSA members who volunteer to welcome students and their families to the University upon check-in for a visit. These students are available to answer questions and help make you feel welcome when you first arrive on campus. More recently, our student ambassadors play a part during the first 10 minutes of our information session. MUSA members also connect with students after their visit. If you’ve already visited campus, perhaps you remember getting a post card from one of them! For more information about MUSA or if you have questions about getting involved in this organization, please contact Chrissy Ormond at ormomdca@muohio.edu.
Another important student group in the Office of Admission is our beloved tour guides. The tour guides are current students who are passionate about taking our guests throughout campus providing a visual tour of what it is like to be a Miami student. They share personal stories, answer those tough questions you may have, and ultimately help to make students feel excited about Miami University. For more information about the tour guides or if you have questions about getting involved in this organization, please contact Kristine Taylor at kreegeka@muohio.edu.
Finally, we have two other organizations that our Admission Office utilizes quite often, the Transfer Student Organization and the Diversity Recruitment Ambassadors. Both of these groups have been recently formed and their roles in the Office continue to grow. For example, the Transfer Student Organization helps with all of our transfer student programming. They try to connect with incoming transfer students to help them learn about the resources that Miami has to offer students. The Diversity Recruitment Ambassadors are the newest student groups utilized by the Admission Office. They are a great resource for our Office as the University continues to attract and welcome students from all backgrounds and experiences. For more information about the Transfer Student Organization, contact me at jicinsba@muohio.edu. For more information about the Diversity Recruitment Ambassadors, please contact Mandy Hart at hartah@muohio.edu.
Some helpful websites:
Miami University Homepage: www.muohio.edu
Miami University Undergraduate Admission: www.muohio.edu/admission
Application Check Website: www.muohio.edu/appcheck
Visit Us: www.muohio.edu/visit
Until next time,
Brian
The first group we work with is the Miami University Student Ambassadors, or MUSA as they like to be called. Many of you may remember the students meeting and greeting you as you arrived in our Office for your campus visit. These are the MUSA members who volunteer to welcome students and their families to the University upon check-in for a visit. These students are available to answer questions and help make you feel welcome when you first arrive on campus. More recently, our student ambassadors play a part during the first 10 minutes of our information session. MUSA members also connect with students after their visit. If you’ve already visited campus, perhaps you remember getting a post card from one of them! For more information about MUSA or if you have questions about getting involved in this organization, please contact Chrissy Ormond at ormomdca@muohio.edu.
Another important student group in the Office of Admission is our beloved tour guides. The tour guides are current students who are passionate about taking our guests throughout campus providing a visual tour of what it is like to be a Miami student. They share personal stories, answer those tough questions you may have, and ultimately help to make students feel excited about Miami University. For more information about the tour guides or if you have questions about getting involved in this organization, please contact Kristine Taylor at kreegeka@muohio.edu.
Finally, we have two other organizations that our Admission Office utilizes quite often, the Transfer Student Organization and the Diversity Recruitment Ambassadors. Both of these groups have been recently formed and their roles in the Office continue to grow. For example, the Transfer Student Organization helps with all of our transfer student programming. They try to connect with incoming transfer students to help them learn about the resources that Miami has to offer students. The Diversity Recruitment Ambassadors are the newest student groups utilized by the Admission Office. They are a great resource for our Office as the University continues to attract and welcome students from all backgrounds and experiences. For more information about the Transfer Student Organization, contact me at jicinsba@muohio.edu. For more information about the Diversity Recruitment Ambassadors, please contact Mandy Hart at hartah@muohio.edu.
Some helpful websites:
Miami University Homepage: www.muohio.edu
Miami University Undergraduate Admission: www.muohio.edu/admission
Application Check Website: www.muohio.edu/appcheck
Visit Us: www.muohio.edu/visit
Until next time,
Brian
Friday, February 20, 2009
Famous names at Miami
Hi!I have always been impressed with the speakers and lecture series that Miami hosts. These lectures and speeches are a great educational opportunity for the students. The concerts are favorites of the students, too. Miami really does a neat job of picking guests who are educational, fun, interesting and popular. The best part is many of these lecture series and concerts are free of charge. What better way to spend a Friday evening than hanging out with Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, 50 Cent or Girl Talk?!?
On Monday, the lecture series guest will be Dan Rather. Rather, who has covered nearly every major event in the world in the past 50 years, remains an engaging speaker and can captivate an audience. Some students will attend with their classes and others will come on their own. Either way, Monday night will be a great opportunity for the Miami family to listen to “the hardest working man in broadcast journalism”.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Happy Birthday Miami!
Hello all! It's Wednesday once again! This week is special, however. Yesterday was the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Miami University. We were founded on February 17th, 1809 as an institution of higher learning, committed to a liberal arts education. Our name comes from the Miami Indian tribe, which inhabited the surrounding region. Two hundred years later we are able to celebrate this monumental occasion.
On Miami's birthday, a special tribute took place, allowing member of the Miami community to join together to honor the university. Members of the Miami Indian tribe, currently located in Oklahoma, the U.S. Postal Service and a special address from President were the main portions of the birthday celebration. Students also participated by giving musical performances and portraying historical Miami figures.
As part of the festivity, Miami is holding a special Charter Day Ball. The Charter Day Ball is held once every three years, but at it is the Bicentennial celebration, this year's ball is sure to be extra festive. Thousands will gather on Saturday, February 21st, dressed to the nines, at Millet Hall for the monumental night. Students, faculty, alumni and members of the surrounding community will gather to eat, dance and celebrate the Miami tradition and its partnership with the city of Oxford.
It is an exciting time to be a Miamian!
Natalie
Monday, February 16, 2009
Summer Plans?
I know it’s a bit early, since spring break hasn’t even happened yet, to start thinking about summer plans but there are so many opportunities out there for you to do! Some of these opportunities require an application to ensure that they are the right fit. Although there are programs all over, I’m going to focus on programs happening on here on Miami’s campus.
Multicultural Leadership Program-Summer Leadership Institute (MLP-SLI)
Miami University's Multicultural Leadership Program Summer Leadership Institute (MLP-SLI) is an intensive residential, pre-college program during which academic, leadership, and career-choice activities are explored through collaborative work with our corporate and other educational development partners. Throughout the four days, MLP-SLI participants interact with current Miami University students, faculty, and staff as well as professional corporate representatives.
Summer Honors Institute
The 2009 Summer Honors Institute, B the Change (U Wish 2 C), is an intensive 2-week long program that focuses on civic engagement through youth empowerment, social responsibility, and community service work. The program is an outreach and engagement opportunity offered through Lifelong Learning at Miami University in collaboration with Miami University’s Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine. This dynamic program is open to any student who is currently in the 9th or 10th grade, an Ohio resident, and identified as gifted according to the Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15.
To provide program access to students who may not typically be able to attend due to financial constraints, 17 scholarships are available which cover the entire cost of the residential program (commuters attend for free). These scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, however, students who are significantly underrepresented among the gifted student population will have first priority for scholarship funding if their application is received by March 16th. Please note that there are only 25 spaces in the program available so registering early is very important.
Program Dates: July 13 – 24, 2009.
For more information please visit www.muohio.edu/LLL/shi, or call 513.529.8600
Summer Sports Camps
Miami University annually sponsors summer training for elementary and high school boys and girls in a variety of sports, such as basketball, hockey, soccer, volleyball, and cheerleading.
For more information on these programs, dates and contact information, please visit:
Hockey Camps: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=hockey_camp
Elite Synchronized Skating Camp: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=es_camp
Synchronized Skating Camp: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=ss_camp
Figure Skating Camp: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=fs_camp
For more information on what’s going on this summer feel free to visit our Summer 2009 website here at Miami University at http://www.units.muohio.edu/lifelonglearning/summer/.
Happy Planning!
Diana
Multicultural Leadership Program-Summer Leadership Institute (MLP-SLI)
Miami University's Multicultural Leadership Program Summer Leadership Institute (MLP-SLI) is an intensive residential, pre-college program during which academic, leadership, and career-choice activities are explored through collaborative work with our corporate and other educational development partners. Throughout the four days, MLP-SLI participants interact with current Miami University students, faculty, and staff as well as professional corporate representatives.
Program Dates: June 28-July 2, 2009
Application Deadline: March 20, 2009
For more information please visit www.muohio.edu/mlpsli
Junior Scholars Program
This program offers an opportunity for academically talented high school seniors to learn about university life and earn college credit early. Scholars chosen for the program live in an air-conditioned Miami University residence hall and typically earn six to eight semester hours of college credit in specifically selected summer classes. Students may choose from more than 40 courses in fine arts, languages, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Scholars also participate in a special program of recreation, social events, and co-curricular seminars.
Program Dates: June 28-August 7, 2009
Application Deadline: May 15, 2009
For more information please visit http://www.units.muohio.edu/jrscholars/
Summer Honors Institute
The 2009 Summer Honors Institute, B the Change (U Wish 2 C), is an intensive 2-week long program that focuses on civic engagement through youth empowerment, social responsibility, and community service work. The program is an outreach and engagement opportunity offered through Lifelong Learning at Miami University in collaboration with Miami University’s Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine. This dynamic program is open to any student who is currently in the 9th or 10th grade, an Ohio resident, and identified as gifted according to the Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15.
To provide program access to students who may not typically be able to attend due to financial constraints, 17 scholarships are available which cover the entire cost of the residential program (commuters attend for free). These scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, however, students who are significantly underrepresented among the gifted student population will have first priority for scholarship funding if their application is received by March 16th. Please note that there are only 25 spaces in the program available so registering early is very important.
Program Dates: July 13 – 24, 2009.
For more information please visit www.muohio.edu/LLL/shi, or call 513.529.8600
Summer Sports Camps
Miami University annually sponsors summer training for elementary and high school boys and girls in a variety of sports, such as basketball, hockey, soccer, volleyball, and cheerleading.
For more information on these programs, dates and contact information, please visit:
Hockey Camps: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=hockey_camp
Elite Synchronized Skating Camp: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=es_camp
Synchronized Skating Camp: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=ss_camp
Figure Skating Camp: http://www.ice.muohio.edu/index.php?go=fs_camp
For more information on what’s going on this summer feel free to visit our Summer 2009 website here at Miami University at http://www.units.muohio.edu/lifelonglearning/summer/.
Happy Planning!
Diana
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Happy 200th Birthday, Abraham Lincoln!
Happy 200th Birthday, Abraham Lincoln!
Today marks the 200th birthday of our 16th US President, Abraham Lincoln. Recently on our campus, Lydia Smith, a first year psychology major, had an interesting experience relating to our former President. She was transcribing a letter written by Lincoln in 1863 for a class project and saw something on the document that she thought could be Lincoln’s thumbprint.
The Papers of Abraham Lincoln, a project of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, reviewed and confirmed that is was indeed a thumbprint of his! This discovery makes it the second rare fingerprint of the 16th president housed at Miami’s libraries.
What was Lydia doing transcribing one of his letters you might ask? The project she was working on is designed to encourage appreciation and spark intellectual curiosity through the transcription and recreation of historic letters.
What an exciting discovery for one of our first year students so close to Lincoln's 200th birthday and just a few days away until Miami celebrates our 200th birthday on February 17!
Today marks the 200th birthday of our 16th US President, Abraham Lincoln. Recently on our campus, Lydia Smith, a first year psychology major, had an interesting experience relating to our former President. She was transcribing a letter written by Lincoln in 1863 for a class project and saw something on the document that she thought could be Lincoln’s thumbprint.
The Papers of Abraham Lincoln, a project of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, reviewed and confirmed that is was indeed a thumbprint of his! This discovery makes it the second rare fingerprint of the 16th president housed at Miami’s libraries.
What was Lydia doing transcribing one of his letters you might ask? The project she was working on is designed to encourage appreciation and spark intellectual curiosity through the transcription and recreation of historic letters.
What an exciting discovery for one of our first year students so close to Lincoln's 200th birthday and just a few days away until Miami celebrates our 200th birthday on February 17!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Study Abroad with Miami
Hey all,
My name is Matt Hoffman and I am a junior at Miami. I spent last semester studying abroad in Geneva, Switzerland. During my time in Europe, I had the opportunity to travel to 11 countries and visit many great cities like Paris, Rome, and Berlin. In addition, I was able to participate in an internship with the International Center for Migration, Health, and Development, a Swiss-based non-governmental organization (NGO). While there, I completed research about the health effects of being left behind by migration; however, the best part were the daily interactions that I had with my colleagues—an incredibly diverse group of individuals from around the globe.
This experience was extremely meaningful to me because it took me entirely outside of my comfort zone. I was able to acclimate myself to living in another culture, to speak French and Spanish on a daily basis, and to grow intellectually. Geneva is such a great city, especially for people who are interested in learning humanitarian aid, human rights, and topics related to international organizations, such as the United Nations. Due to this focus, Geneva is also one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse places in the world. If you are interested in reading more about my adventure, check out my blog at www.mattmeetsworld.blogspot.com.
If Geneva isn’t your cup of tea, there are so many more opportunities to explore the world. I have friends who have/are studying in Jordan, China, Spain, Argentina, Australia, and Kenya. If you have an interest in studying somewhere, there is a way that Miami can make it happen! In addition to semester or year-long experiences, many students opt for summer seminars offered by various departments throughout the school. Many students who are unsure of where to study choose to explore Miami’s campus in Differdange, Luxembourg, home of MU’s Dolibois European Center. Wherever you want to go, there are numerous resources that help finance these experiences so that every student at Miami can become a “global citizen.” In an increasingly globalized world, such experiences can prove invaluable and transformational. More information can be found at www.muohio.edu/international.
Thanks for reading! Happy travels!
Love & Honor (it’s a Miami thing),
Matt Hoffman
MU Class of 2010
Monday, February 9, 2009
Spring Internship Fair
No doubt a degree from Miami University will help with your future job search following graduation, but what else are employers looking for? Experience! That is where the Spring Internship and Career Expo helps current Miami students land that dream job. This annual event, sponsored by the Office of Career Services, attracts employers looking to hire Miami students for a summer internship or job. This year approximately 130 employers will gather on Wednesday, February 11 to share opportunities and collect resumes. This event is an excellent example of how Miami students are able to make connections with employers even before they graduate. More information about the Office of Career Services and the Spring Internship and Career Expo can be found at:
www.muohio.edu/careers
www.muohio.edu/careers
Perhaps next year or in a few years you will be ready to search for the experience to go along with your education. You can rest assured that even if you got lost on your first visit to Miami, employers know exactly how to get here.
Some helpful websites:
Miami University Homepage: www.muohio.edu
Miami University Undergraduate Admission: www.muohio.edu/admission
Check Application Status: www.muohio.edu/appcheck
Visit Us: www.muohio.edu/visit
Until next time,
Brian
Friday, February 6, 2009
The next Miamians
Hi!
Yesterday was a big day in Oxford for RedHawk athletics. It was the National Letter of Intent signing day for three sports—football, women’s cross country & track, and field hockey. The athletes were able to sign starting at 7:00 AM from their hometowns. Some signed the letter of intent from home at the kitchen table; others signed at school with local media and large crowds present. After they signed the letter, they were required to fax it to the coaches at Miami. It was at that moment that their Miami future was official! Football had 24 players sign yesterday, cross country and track had four signees, and field hockey signed four.
Last night, a press conference was held at the Gross Student Athlete Center to celebrate the exciting signing day. Each of the three head coaches got a chance to give a description of their signees, and each talked about what we can expect from their squads next year. They all mentioned that their recruiting is not yet complete and they hope to sign a few more in the coming weeks. You can catch some pictures from the press conference on the athletics website:
http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020409aaa.html
Next year will be an exciting time for RedHawk athletics, and we are happy to welcome all the newly-signed athletes! GO REDHAWKS!
Yesterday was a big day in Oxford for RedHawk athletics. It was the National Letter of Intent signing day for three sports—football, women’s cross country & track, and field hockey. The athletes were able to sign starting at 7:00 AM from their hometowns. Some signed the letter of intent from home at the kitchen table; others signed at school with local media and large crowds present. After they signed the letter, they were required to fax it to the coaches at Miami. It was at that moment that their Miami future was official! Football had 24 players sign yesterday, cross country and track had four signees, and field hockey signed four.
Last night, a press conference was held at the Gross Student Athlete Center to celebrate the exciting signing day. Each of the three head coaches got a chance to give a description of their signees, and each talked about what we can expect from their squads next year. They all mentioned that their recruiting is not yet complete and they hope to sign a few more in the coming weeks. You can catch some pictures from the press conference on the athletics website:
http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020409aaa.html
Next year will be an exciting time for RedHawk athletics, and we are happy to welcome all the newly-signed athletes! GO REDHAWKS!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
HAPPY WEDNESDAY!
Hello All! Hope you're having a fruitful week and enjoying the snowy weather if you live in the mid-western states. For those of you that have been accepted, you have been invited to attend the Celebrate Miami Days. Check your acceptance packet for information on how to register for this event. But, that is not the best part. On three of these Monday dates, our very own Student Ambassadors will be hosting a Sunday night reception for anyone who will be in town. The receptions will be held in the Office of Admission auditorium on March 22, 29 and April 26 from 7-9 PM. We will offer refreshments, which are always yummy and appreciated by all.
These receptions are a great opportunity for the accepted students and their parents to meet and mingle with each other as well as current students. It gives everyone the opportunity to ask questions, particularly about student life. The two hours will also be filled with several activities for the accepted students to interact with one another in the anticipation that future bonds will be formed. It also allows the accepted students to learn more about the university as well as the students with whom they will be attending Miami. The receptions are informal and are not required; it is simply a fun time and available to anyone.
Hope you all plan on attending!
Natalie
Monday, February 2, 2009
Hello Bloggers!
I would like to start off by sending a congratulatory shout-out to our very own Ben Roethlisberger for becoming the second-youngest quarterback to win two Super Bowl Championships! 
Our final deadline for admission in the Fall of 2009 has passed and those students are now awaiting our Regular Decision notification date of March 15, 2009. For students whose applications were deferred in our earlier reviews, a lot of questions have surfaced regarding anything additional that they might be able to do in order to help their application. Students are encouraged to send additional items that they feel would benefit their application. Some examples include: sending us updated grades which may show improvement, new ACT/SAT test scores - if we do not have a higher score, and an additional letter of recommendation that will state something new about you that the other letter(s) may not have said. Most importantly, make sure that if you do send anything additional, it is sent by the deadline we gave in your notification letter. If you continue to have questions, do not hesitate to contact your admission counselor directly, we will be happy to help you.
Scholarship and financial award letters will be mailed at the end of March. We send these after all students have been admitted in order to make the distribution of scholarships fair to everyone. This means that no matter if you chose to apply for Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision, your packet will be mailed at the same time. This includes both merit and need based scholarships.
I hope you all have a fantastic week!
Diana
Our final deadline for admission in the Fall of 2009 has passed and those students are now awaiting our Regular Decision notification date of March 15, 2009. For students whose applications were deferred in our earlier reviews, a lot of questions have surfaced regarding anything additional that they might be able to do in order to help their application. Students are encouraged to send additional items that they feel would benefit their application. Some examples include: sending us updated grades which may show improvement, new ACT/SAT test scores - if we do not have a higher score, and an additional letter of recommendation that will state something new about you that the other letter(s) may not have said. Most importantly, make sure that if you do send anything additional, it is sent by the deadline we gave in your notification letter. If you continue to have questions, do not hesitate to contact your admission counselor directly, we will be happy to help you.
Scholarship and financial award letters will be mailed at the end of March. We send these after all students have been admitted in order to make the distribution of scholarships fair to everyone. This means that no matter if you chose to apply for Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision, your packet will be mailed at the same time. This includes both merit and need based scholarships.
I hope you all have a fantastic week!
Diana
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