Find out what Miami has to offer: https://www.admin.muohio.edu/cfapps/studentorganizations/organsearch.cfm
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Mega Fair
We all know the biggest reasons you plan to go college are to attend classes, do the required work, and graduate, but another amazing part of college will be getting involved in student organizations on campus. Miami has hundreds of registered groups that range from Abundant Life Campus Ministries to Zoology Club. So the choice is yours, whether you are interested in service, academics, music, Greek life, a religious group, or sports. Joining a few organizations will be a great way to meet people with similar interests, take on leadership opportunities, get experience, try new things and of course, have fun. It is best not to overdo it by getting overly involved in too many organizations. We encourage students to choose a few that will be the most interesting to them. Students often don't know about the many opportunities available to them, so here at Miami we offer our new students the Mega Fair. On Sunday, August 30th, this year’s Mega Fair will be held from 1-4pm in Millet Hall. There, over 300 student organizations will set up to give Miamians a chance to learn about what's here on campus and how to get involved. In high school and in college it is important to keep your focus on schoolwork a priority, but we encourage you to be active in extracurricular activities to enjoy your time in high school and then here at Miami as well.
Monday, August 24, 2009
LeaderShape
“Have a Healthy Disregard for the Impossible!”
Last week I had an exciting opportunity to join 55 Miami students for a week long conference called The LeaderShape Institute. Students packed their bags and headed an hour southeast of Oxford to Loveland, Ohio. Throughout the week students were challenged to look deep inside themselves and reflect upon the areas they are passionate about, and then to think big, REALLY BIG. They were asked to broaden their lens much larger than running a better student organization meeting and more in-depth than conducting a great fraternity fundraiser. They were challenged to think about changing the world! Students developed “Vision Statements” and then focused for the rest of the week on how to bring these visions to reality. They learned the importance of developing relationships and sustaining integrity in everything they do.
Until next time,
Brian
Last week I had an exciting opportunity to join 55 Miami students for a week long conference called The LeaderShape Institute. Students packed their bags and headed an hour southeast of Oxford to Loveland, Ohio. Throughout the week students were challenged to look deep inside themselves and reflect upon the areas they are passionate about, and then to think big, REALLY BIG. They were asked to broaden their lens much larger than running a better student organization meeting and more in-depth than conducting a great fraternity fundraiser. They were challenged to think about changing the world! Students developed “Vision Statements” and then focused for the rest of the week on how to bring these visions to reality. They learned the importance of developing relationships and sustaining integrity in everything they do.
Fifty-five students, most of whom didn’t know each other before they left Oxford, shared challenging moments, many laughs, and a few tears. I heard it over and over again from the participants, they felt LeaderShape was life changing, and it provided them the confidence to take the once impossible dream and start to put the pieces together to make a difference in this world.
Until next time,
Brian
Friday, August 21, 2009
US News and World Report
Miami is one of only 19 national universities cited for its strong commitment to teaching in the U.S. News & World Report 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges. This national listing is new to the 2010 edition and these 19 colleges and universities were singled out most often when experts were asked to identify schools where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching. Miami is among prestigious company, tying for 8th place with Duke and Notre Dame. Dartmouth College, Princeton and Yale took the top three spots, while others like University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest rounded out the ranking.
Check out the link above to see the rankings! Choosing Miami ensures that your education is grounded in professors whose passion for teaching is just as strong as their passion for research.
Check out the link above to see the rankings! Choosing Miami ensures that your education is grounded in professors whose passion for teaching is just as strong as their passion for research.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Here they come!
Today is an exciting day on campus, as roughly 3,300 students and their parents arrive to campus for first-year move in. These students, assisted by Miami University staff and current student volunteers, will move their personal belongings including personal computers, iPods, and Blackberry’s. Today’s move-in (unfortunately accompanied by intermittent rain!) looks very different from Miami’s first move-in, which occurred on November 1, 1824. At least one student arrived with a milking cow, and most carried knives and guns.
Students of this time participated in duels, were susceptible to disease, and spent many hours gambling with one another. It took many months to travel to campus on horses, canal boats, and lumbering stage coaches. The journey itself could take days or even weeks, depending on the conditions of the paths and the farmland harvest.
So, parents, despite the labor associated with carrying cases of snack foods and water bottles, bins and bins of clothes, and heavy books, we here at Miami University hope that you find conditions more favorable than those that our first matriculating class faced in 1824! Even after learning the most surprising fact of all: tuition, room and board, and other expenses totaled $84.
Good luck with your move, and WELCOME CLASS OF 2013!
Students of this time participated in duels, were susceptible to disease, and spent many hours gambling with one another. It took many months to travel to campus on horses, canal boats, and lumbering stage coaches. The journey itself could take days or even weeks, depending on the conditions of the paths and the farmland harvest.
So, parents, despite the labor associated with carrying cases of snack foods and water bottles, bins and bins of clothes, and heavy books, we here at Miami University hope that you find conditions more favorable than those that our first matriculating class faced in 1824! Even after learning the most surprising fact of all: tuition, room and board, and other expenses totaled $84.
Good luck with your move, and WELCOME CLASS OF 2013!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Campus Resources
Over the weekend, Oxford began its yearly transformation from a sleepy midwestern town to a high-energy collegiate community. While incoming first year students are set to arrive this Thursday, August 20th, some upper-class students who are preparing for leadership positions and assisting with first-year move in have already arrived! Additionally, third- and fourth-year students who live off campus who wanted to get an early start on their transition off campus (and a little help from their parents!) came in droves of U-HAUL trucks and packed minivans which lined the streets of Oxford this weekend. Oxford’s many café’s, restaurants, and coffee shops were flooded with students and parents. Seeing all these students and their families around Oxford reminded me of the apprehension that many parents can feel before bringing their children to college for the first time. For those parents who have concerns, here is a sample of services that Miami offers.
Emergency Text Messaging
Miami University provides text messaging to notify students and staff of emergencies on campus. This system also notifies students of emergency University closings. To learn more and to sign up to receive these emergency text messages, visit http://www.units.muohio.edu/psf/police/emergencytextmessaging/FAQ.shtml.
Student Counseling Service
Miami provides Student Counseling Service for any students who would like it. Individual sessions are free for the first five visits, and only cost $20 per visit above the first five. To learn more about services offered by Student Counseling Services, visit their website at http://www.units.muohio.edu/saf/scs/index.php.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Sexual assault prevention is a primary goal of Miami University. Our Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program spreads awareness by educating students about reducing their risk of assault. Miami also provides resources for those who may have been affected by sexual assault, including a victim advocate program. Visit www.muohio.edu/sexualassault for more information.
Miami University Police Department
Miami is committed to providing a safe environment for our students. Our Miami University Police Department (MUPD) is composed of 29 officers, 6 communication specialists, and 5 civilian support staff. These individuals help ensure the safety of our campus and our community. For more information, visit www.muohio.edu/police.
Emergency Text Messaging
Miami University provides text messaging to notify students and staff of emergencies on campus. This system also notifies students of emergency University closings. To learn more and to sign up to receive these emergency text messages, visit http://www.units.muohio.edu/psf/police/emergencytextmessaging/FAQ.shtml.
Student Counseling Service
Miami provides Student Counseling Service for any students who would like it. Individual sessions are free for the first five visits, and only cost $20 per visit above the first five. To learn more about services offered by Student Counseling Services, visit their website at http://www.units.muohio.edu/saf/scs/index.php.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Sexual assault prevention is a primary goal of Miami University. Our Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program spreads awareness by educating students about reducing their risk of assault. Miami also provides resources for those who may have been affected by sexual assault, including a victim advocate program. Visit www.muohio.edu/sexualassault for more information.
Miami University Police Department
Miami is committed to providing a safe environment for our students. Our Miami University Police Department (MUPD) is composed of 29 officers, 6 communication specialists, and 5 civilian support staff. These individuals help ensure the safety of our campus and our community. For more information, visit www.muohio.edu/police.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Summer Reading Program
Can you tell we’re all getting excited for students to come back to campus? We’ve had a great summer but before we know it, some students will be returning to campus while others join our community for the first time!
Part of the first year experience at Miami is the Summer Reading Program. When first year students attend summer orientation, they are each given a book to read throughout the summer. When they return to campus, they are invited to attend University Convocation where they hear from the author of the summer reading book. This year’s speaker and summer reading book author (What Learning Leaves) is educator, poet and author Mr. Taylor Mali. Taylor Mali is a skillful contemporary “slam poet” and has won the National Poetry Slam competition numerous times. He also received a New York Foundation for the Arts Grant in 2001 for his literary work.
University Convocation will take place next Friday, August 21. It begins with a university procession from the hub (center of campus) down to our assembly hall, Millett. If you getting ready to pack up and come to Miami, make sure you’ve finished your summer reading book and join us next Friday!
Part of the first year experience at Miami is the Summer Reading Program. When first year students attend summer orientation, they are each given a book to read throughout the summer. When they return to campus, they are invited to attend University Convocation where they hear from the author of the summer reading book. This year’s speaker and summer reading book author (What Learning Leaves) is educator, poet and author Mr. Taylor Mali. Taylor Mali is a skillful contemporary “slam poet” and has won the National Poetry Slam competition numerous times. He also received a New York Foundation for the Arts Grant in 2001 for his literary work.
University Convocation will take place next Friday, August 21. It begins with a university procession from the hub (center of campus) down to our assembly hall, Millett. If you getting ready to pack up and come to Miami, make sure you’ve finished your summer reading book and join us next Friday!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Miami Bound Experiences
With first year student move in day quickly approaching next week, some first year students will be taking one last trip before they start classes. However, this final trip before the semester begins isn’t a family vacation – it’s a trip with other incoming Miami first year students!
This year, Miami offered four first year student experiences prior to the start the of the fall semester, called Miami Bound experiences. These experiences allowed students to learn more about leadership, explore the Miami and surround communities, connect with other Miami students, and have an awesome time. Sound interesting? Here are more details about this year’s four Miami Bound experiences:
U-Lead (August 17-20, 2009): This is Miami’s annual leadership institute for first year students! Participants discussed leadership, participated in a low ropes course experience, went on a canoe trip, and took part in a service project. U-Lead is coordinated by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership. www.muohio.edu/saf/sac/ulead.shtml
MU Volunteers Community Plunge (August 17-20, 2009): Offered for the first time this year, students participating in the Community Plunge joined other Miami students and made a difference! Students participated in service and volunteer projects in Oxford and the surrounding communities, met students dedicated to service, and enhanced their understanding of volunteerism and community engagement. MU Volunteers Community Plunge is coordinated by the Office of Community Engagement and Service. www.muohio.edu/saf/service/MUVOLUNTEERCOMMUNITYPLUNGE.htm
Wind River Trek (August 10-20): Students who participated in this Miami Bound experience went on an 11-day outdoor adventure in Wyoming! Students worked, played, and lived with each other as they backpacked, flyfished, and camped together. The Wind River Trek is coordinated by Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center. www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/outdoorpursuit/miamibound.html
New River Adventure (August 14-20): This Miami Bound experience allowed students to connect with each other on a 7-day outdoor adventure! Students whitewater rafted, camped, and kayaked together as they learned about leadership, group dynamics, and communication. The New River Adventure is also coordinated by Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center. www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/outdoorpursuit/miamibound.html
Be sure to be on the look-out next spring for the August 2010 Miami Bound trips!
You can learn more about this year’s Miami Bound experiences by visiting www.muohio.edu/orientation/content/miami-bound. Any questions about Miami Bound trips can be directed to the Office of New Student Programs at orientation@muohio.edu.
Thanks for reading!
Until next time,
Brian
This year, Miami offered four first year student experiences prior to the start the of the fall semester, called Miami Bound experiences. These experiences allowed students to learn more about leadership, explore the Miami and surround communities, connect with other Miami students, and have an awesome time. Sound interesting? Here are more details about this year’s four Miami Bound experiences:
U-Lead (August 17-20, 2009): This is Miami’s annual leadership institute for first year students! Participants discussed leadership, participated in a low ropes course experience, went on a canoe trip, and took part in a service project. U-Lead is coordinated by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership. www.muohio.edu/saf/sac/ulead.shtml
MU Volunteers Community Plunge (August 17-20, 2009): Offered for the first time this year, students participating in the Community Plunge joined other Miami students and made a difference! Students participated in service and volunteer projects in Oxford and the surrounding communities, met students dedicated to service, and enhanced their understanding of volunteerism and community engagement. MU Volunteers Community Plunge is coordinated by the Office of Community Engagement and Service. www.muohio.edu/saf/service/MUVOLUNTEERCOMMUNITYPLUNGE.htm
Wind River Trek (August 10-20): Students who participated in this Miami Bound experience went on an 11-day outdoor adventure in Wyoming! Students worked, played, and lived with each other as they backpacked, flyfished, and camped together. The Wind River Trek is coordinated by Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center. www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/outdoorpursuit/miamibound.html
New River Adventure (August 14-20): This Miami Bound experience allowed students to connect with each other on a 7-day outdoor adventure! Students whitewater rafted, camped, and kayaked together as they learned about leadership, group dynamics, and communication. The New River Adventure is also coordinated by Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center. www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/outdoorpursuit/miamibound.html
Be sure to be on the look-out next spring for the August 2010 Miami Bound trips!
You can learn more about this year’s Miami Bound experiences by visiting www.muohio.edu/orientation/content/miami-bound. Any questions about Miami Bound trips can be directed to the Office of New Student Programs at orientation@muohio.edu.
Thanks for reading!
Until next time,
Brian
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Attention Upcoming Seniors!
For those of you who are just about to begin your senior year of high school in the next few weeks, you may be facing a lot of mixed emotions. Senior year is filled with so much fun and excitement, but it also can be nerve-racking when it comes to the college search. You may be looking at many different colleges, gone on some college visits this summer, and surfed various websites gathering information about the different options for your upcoming college career. Your parents, friends, teachers, and counselors may be asking you a slew of questions to help you narrow your search: city or town setting? Big or small population? Public or private institution? What kind of major are you looking at? And if you’re anything like I was when I was a senior in high school, you have no idea how to answer any of those questions. Spending four years in a city? Sounds great! How about a college-town atmosphere and community? Sounds wonderful too! Making these decisions can be stressful, and I want to covey some advantages of choosing Miami University.
City or Town?
There are advantages of choosing to attend a university in either an urban or rural setting. The opportunities available in big cities include cultural events, easy access to transportation, bustling nightlife, sporting events, and a slew of various other activities. College-town settings can also provide students with a strong sense of community, a homey atmosphere, increased access to professors, and the comfort of knowing your way around but still finding new things all the time! But why pick one? Students at Miami are also members of the Oxford community, and often cite the atmosphere as one of Oxford’s greatest advantages. However, since we are only an hour away from Cincinnati, Miami students also frequently take advantage of the proximity of this large Midwestern city!
Big or Small?
Miami University is often labeled a “university of the third kind.” You may be looking at institutions that are as small as 1,000 students or as large as 40,000 students! Here at Miami, we have a little less than 15,000 students. Students at Miami enjoy the diversity and exposure of a large population, with the comfort and individual attention of a small school.
Public or Private?
Miami is a public university of Ohio, but it is often referred to as a “Public Ivy.” Miami provides the same quality facilities and undergraduate research opportunities of a private school while offering public benefits like in-state tuition to Ohio residents and over 100 majors and minors available.
Not sure what to study?
Miami doesn’t expect that you’ll know exactly what you want to major in when you enter as a first year student. We offer The Miami Plan for Liberal Arts Education to ensure that all students, even those who know their intended major, will explore a wide variety of academic opportunities and learn what they are passionate about in and out of the classroom.
Whatever you may be looking for in your college experience, it is likely that Miami has it. And if you’re not sure, Miami is just the place to help you find it! I encourage you to visit campus and see just what we have to offer: www.muohio.edu/visit.
Until next time!
Mandy
City or Town?
There are advantages of choosing to attend a university in either an urban or rural setting. The opportunities available in big cities include cultural events, easy access to transportation, bustling nightlife, sporting events, and a slew of various other activities. College-town settings can also provide students with a strong sense of community, a homey atmosphere, increased access to professors, and the comfort of knowing your way around but still finding new things all the time! But why pick one? Students at Miami are also members of the Oxford community, and often cite the atmosphere as one of Oxford’s greatest advantages. However, since we are only an hour away from Cincinnati, Miami students also frequently take advantage of the proximity of this large Midwestern city!
Big or Small?
Miami University is often labeled a “university of the third kind.” You may be looking at institutions that are as small as 1,000 students or as large as 40,000 students! Here at Miami, we have a little less than 15,000 students. Students at Miami enjoy the diversity and exposure of a large population, with the comfort and individual attention of a small school.
Public or Private?
Miami is a public university of Ohio, but it is often referred to as a “Public Ivy.” Miami provides the same quality facilities and undergraduate research opportunities of a private school while offering public benefits like in-state tuition to Ohio residents and over 100 majors and minors available.
Not sure what to study?
Miami doesn’t expect that you’ll know exactly what you want to major in when you enter as a first year student. We offer The Miami Plan for Liberal Arts Education to ensure that all students, even those who know their intended major, will explore a wide variety of academic opportunities and learn what they are passionate about in and out of the classroom.
Whatever you may be looking for in your college experience, it is likely that Miami has it. And if you’re not sure, Miami is just the place to help you find it! I encourage you to visit campus and see just what we have to offer: www.muohio.edu/visit.
Until next time!
Mandy
Monday, August 3, 2009
A New Move...
Picture above is of our University President, Dr. Hodge speaking to parents during the 2008 move in day.Happy August Everyone!
It is an exciting time around campus as we are anticipating the arrival of the class of 2013! Move in day begins on August 20 at 9 am for our first year students, upperclassmen will move in on the 21 and classes will begin on Monday, August 24.
Move in day for the first year students is one of my favorite times to walk around campus and enjoy the scene of parents helping their student move luggage, containers and snacks into their rooms. Some students are fully prepared with everything they need with them, while others will go around to our Wal-Mart here in town to purchase additional materials that may have been forgotten. Below are some FAQ’s that students usually ask before move-in.
If you wanted to see additional questions to get a head start on college shopping or just for curiosity, you can visit http://www.hdg.muohio.edu/Housing/FAQ/.
Q. What does Miami provide to on campus students?
A.
· Twin XL Bed with an extra-long mattress (36” x 80”)
· Desk and Chair
· Dresser
· Closet
· Mirror
· Towel Rack
· Wastebasket/Trash Bags
· Basic Cable
· Window shades
· High-Speed Wired & Wireless Internet
· Cleaning Supplies (available upon request)
· Light Bulbs (available upon request)
· Vacuum (available upon request)
Q. What housing services are available to on campus students?
A.
· AC Rental
· Cable TV packages (HD and premiere channels)
· Laundry Service
· Refrigerator Rental
· Room Cleaning Service
Q. What should I leave at home?
A. Due to the high risk of fire and damage in a communal environment, the following items are prohibited:
· Candles
· Electric Blankets or Sheets
· Electric Skillets
· Hot Plates
· Lofted Beds
· Popcorn Poppers
· Sun Lamps
· Toaster Ovens
· Water Beds
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