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OCTOBER 2019, ISSUE NO. 5
第 5 期：2019 年 10 月
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Family Members of the Class of 2023,
We hope that the first six weeks of your student’s Miami experience have gone well for them and you! We are almost at the halfway point of the semester and many students are still working to find friends and a sense of belonging. They are also working through the first set of midterm exams and may need to adjust their study habits after receiving those grades. This issue contains information about Late Night Miami, academic support resources, dining on campus, the many uses of their Miami ID card, and how to support your student if they get sick during the semester.
Love and Honor,
Mark Pontious
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Coordinated by the Office of Student Activities and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Late Night Miami hosts free evening events for all students every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night of Fall and Spring semesters. In partnership with the Division of Student Life, Miami student organizations, and University departments, the campus comes alive each weekend with concerts, coffee houses, box office hit movies, life-sized board games, block parties, craft nights, live improv comedy shows, and more.
Late Night Miami launched the semester by hosting several events to get students acquainted with campus and resources. You may have heard your student talk about the Oxford Community picnic, which got them acquainted with their community outside of the University, or Welcome HoMe with Late Night, with events across campus including a dodgeball tournament, a movie at Yager Stadium, and a fireworks display to end the evening.
There are many more events to come this semester. Your student has the opportunity to stop by events such as a Dance Off with President and Dr. Crawford, Thursday Night Coffee House music, comedians, Art after Dark craft nights, and video game tournaments. To view the full event listing, visit the Late Night Miami website, check out Late Night Miami on Twitter and Instagram (@MiamiSAL), or search #LateNightMiamiOH
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Dining On Campus at Miami
Dining Services is excited to welcome you and your student to the Miami Family and are here to assist you and answer questions about eating at one of the many on-campus dining locations. Below are several questions that students and families commonly ask:
“What dining locations are near my student's residence hall?”
With 30+ dining locations on campus, there are a variety of options to satisfy your tastebuds. Use the online dining map to navigate to the nearest venue and view expansive descriptions of each location.
“What's being served today?”
You can see the current menu and up to 4 days in advance for any buffet or a la carte location. This is helpful when planning a meal with friends or seeking out a certain menu item.
“Where can I see what’s open?”
Current hours of operation are posted outside of every dining location, on the dining website, and on our social media platforms. You can follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@MiamiUDining) or find us on Facebook at MiamiU Dining.
“Where can I use declining balance meal plan dollars?” At a la carte or market locations, including:
- Cafe Lux at Armstrong Student Center - A European-inspired dining location that serves deluxe coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Try this location for a quick meal and coffee.
- The Toasted Bagel at Armstrong Student Center - This location serves bagels! The menu features bagel sandwiches, plain bagels, breakfast bagels, and the popular Traders’ Greens salad bar. Their signature dessert, The Toasted Bagel, is a bagel toasted with butter, cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkled with powdered sugar!
- Red Zone at Armstrong Student Center - This casual dining eatery has pool tables, foosball, TVs, and a relaxed environment to break up a typical eating routine. Students can try one of the many hot dog combinations or the delicious Smokehouse Mac & Cheese sandwich!
- Haines' at Armstrong Student Center - Offers a wide variety of Mediterranean inspired build-your-own bowls, salads, and flatbreads. Enjoy side dishes ranging from a fresh fruit cup to Quinoa and Chickpea Tabbouleh. Make sure to try the specialty hummus of the week!
“Where can I get a cup of coffee?” For some, early classes come with mornings that only can be accompanied by a good cup of coffee. There are 15+ locations on campus to get a favorite brew:
- Starbucks at Withrow Hall and the Shriver Center at the heart of campus.
- Cafe Lux in Armstrong Student Center East wing is a good place for the days when students want to try a specialty coffee.
- King Cafe located inside the King Library is the place to take a break from studying to grab a quick meal or recharge with caffeine. This location offers a quick and easy way to purchase food, coffee beverages, or smoothies. King Cafe also serves Starbucks coffee and offers drinks ranging from black coffee to frappuccinos.
“I want to make my own meals or pack a lunch”
Not only do we have buffet style and a la carte options on campus, we also have seven on-campus markets where students are welcomed to a grocery-style shopping experience.
“I have general questions about eating on campus”
Your first stop should be the dining website. It is filled with information on the overall department, as well as individual locations. Can’t find your answer? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram: @MiamiUDining or on Facebook: MiamiU Dining.
“I want to provide feedback”
For longer responses, or for those without social media, give us your feedback through this form.
“I have meal plan questions!”
For more information about the details of your meal plan and what it will provide for you, please contact the Campus Services Center at 513-529-5000.
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Your Student's Miami ID Card
We encourage students to become familiar with WebCardCenter, which is the online resource for managing their Miami ID Card. Students access WebCardCenter using their Miami UniqueID and password. By logging in to WebCardCenter, your student is able to:
- Report a lost card 24 hours a day
- Register their cell phone for notifications
- View Meal Plan and MUlaa transactions and balance information
- Find available washers/dryers in the laundry room of their residence hall
If a Miami ID is lost or stolen it should be reported immediately through WebCardCenter or by calling 513-529-5678. Once a card is reported lost, no one will be able to access the student's residence hall, meal plan dollars, or any account information using that card. If your student quickly finds their card, they should then report the card as found through WebCardCenter, which will allow use of the card to resume.
If the Miami ID Card is permanently lost or is damaged, students need to get a replacement card by visiting the Campus Services Center (034 Campus Avenue Building, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). Lost ID replacements are $35, while damaged card replacements are $10, as long as the damaged card is turned in at the time of replacement. After a new card has been issued, the old card is permanently deactivated and can never be used again.
*Note that Mobile ID is a feature to be used as an alternate method only by the student with the privileges for the specific room/door. Using another student's credentials to access a room or hall through Mobile ID is a Dishonesty violation under the Code of Student Conduct, both on the part of the student who accessed the room and the student who provided the access.
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Academic Support Resources at Miami
Many new and continuing students experience difficulty managing their time, figuring out how to study complex course content, effectively preparing for and taking exams, maintaining motivation, and being the overall type of student they want to be. Miami provides numerous academic support opportunities to help students achieve their academic goals.
The Rinella Learning Center, located on the 3rd floor of the Shriver Center, is the primary academic support center for the University. Rinella offers free academic support through academic counseling, academic coaching, tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and a workshop series on various academic topics open to all Miami students. Tutoring appointments can be scheduled through Rinella’s website. Rinella also offers a study strategies course (EDT110) for students who need to develop different academic skills. The staff has also developed a planner designed to help students manage time, track assignments and grades, and prepare for final exams. This planner can be purchased in the main office of Rinella Learning Center. Rinella Learning Center is also home to the testing center for students who have testing accommodations through the Miller Center for Student Disability Services.
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Additional academic support resources on campus include:
- Faculty office hours - Students can discuss topics such as course content, research interests, and career options in that faculty member's field; office hours are typically listed on the course syllabus
- Howe Center for Writing Excellence - Supports students in all phases and types of writing, including all courses, graduate school applications, course presentations, group projects, and student organizations
- Academic advisors - Assist students with understanding progress in their major, including scheduling courses for spring semester (which begins in late October)
- The Miller Center for Student Disability Services - Provides support services, accommodations, and resources to students with diagnosed disabilities to ensure equal access to education, employment, and University life
Students who don't know where to start should schedule an appointment with a learning specialist at the Rinella Learning Center: 513-529-8741. Remind your student to seek assistance early - before they are in real trouble in a course. We encourage students to be proactive about seeking help rather than reactive. And these resources are not just for students who are experiencing academic difficulties, but are also great for students looking to turn that B+ into an A!
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Supporting a Student Who is Sick
Students tend to think about their health only when it is declining. Good health is easy to take for granted, but it is not guaranteed, and it is essential to student success. In terms of prevention, you should continue sharing the things you have imparted to your students over many years: get eight hours of sleep; eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables; drink plenty of water; take time to exercise; practice good hygiene- especially washing hands thoroughly and regularly; and consider getting a flu shot this fall. Even with these practical precautions, it is inevitable that many new students will get sick this year. When they do, please know that help is close by.
During the week (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) and on most Saturdays (9am-4pm), your student can visit Student Health Services. The first appointment must be made by phone (513-529-3000). Once the student is registered into the My Chart system, subsequent appointments can be made online. The health clinic also includes a pharmacy, so that most of your student's needs can be handled in one location. Student Health will bill all third party insurances for services, except pharmacy services, which must be paid, then submitted to insurance for reimbursement.
Oxford is fortunate to also have McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, which includes a fully-staffed emergency department open 24/7, and the Oxford Urgent Care Clinic, which is open through the week, as well as on Saturday and Sunday.
Other important aspects of supporting a student who is sick include proactive notification of all professors and making arrangements for meals. Proactive communication with teachers about missing class due to illness is always preferred, though not always possible. If your student is hospitalized for an illness, the Office of the Dean of Students can provide faculty notification, though all decisions related to attendance and make-up work reside with the individual faculty member.
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希望学生们前六周的迈阿密大学之旅对他们和您来说都很顺利！学期近乎过半，许多学生仍在努力寻找朋友和归属感。他们也正在努力准备第一次期中考试，在收到成绩单后，他们也许需要调整一下自己的学习习惯。本期内容包含的信息涵盖迈阿密之夜、学业援助资源、校园用餐、迈阿密 ID 卡的多种用途，以及如何为学期内生病的学生提供援助。
谨启，
Mark W. Pontious
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在学生活动办公室和兄弟/姐妹会联谊生活的 Cliff Alexander 办公室的协调下，在秋季和春季学期每逢周四、周五和周六晚，迈阿密之夜将为所有学生举办免费晚会。迈阿密之夜由学生生活委员会、迈阿密学生组织和大学部门通力合作，每逢周末举行活动，整个校园活力四射，活动形式丰富，包括音乐会、咖啡屋、票房热卖的电影、真人棋盘游戏、街区派对、工艺之夜、现场即兴喜剧表演等等。
新学期伊始，迈阿密之夜借由举办几个活动，让学生熟悉校园和学校资源。您可能听闻学生说起牛津分校的野餐，让他们熟悉大学以外的社区，或是欢迎回家之夜，其中校园内的活动包括躲避球比赛、Yager 体育馆内的电影放映和晚会落幕的烟花表演。
本学期举办的活动会更加丰富多彩。吸引学生的活动众多，比如与校长和 Dr. Crawford 共舞、周四晚上的咖啡屋音乐、喜剧演员、工艺之夜中创作的艺术品，以及电子游戏锦标赛。如需查看完整的活动列表，请访问迈阿密之夜网站，在 Twitter 和 Instagram (@MiamiSAL) 上查看迈阿密之夜，或搜索 #LateNightMiamiOH。
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用餐服务部很高兴欢迎您和学生加入迈阿密大家庭，我们将随时为您们提供帮助，并回答您们在任何众多用餐场所中的用餐问题。以下是学生和家属的常见问题解答：
“我的学生宿舍附近有哪些用餐场所？”
校园内有 30 多个用餐场所，选择丰富，品种多样，足以满足您的味蕾。使用我们网站上的餐饮地图可以指引您到最近的用餐场所，并查看每个场所的详细描述。
“今天提供的餐品是什么？”
您可以查看当前菜单，最多可提前 4 天获知提供自助餐或照菜单点菜的场所。如果您与朋友计划用餐或寻找某个菜单项，这会很有帮助。
“我在哪里可以看到用餐场所的开放时间？”
在每个用餐场所、餐饮网站和社交媒体平台均有张贴目前的营业时间。您可以在 Instagram 和 Twitter (@MiamiUDining) 上关注我们，或者在 Facebook 上 @ MiamiU Dining 找到我们。
“我在哪里可以使用余额递减膳食计划进行消费？”在提供照菜单点菜或市场的场所，包括：
- 阿姆斯特朗学生中心的 Cafe Lux - 这家欧洲风格的用餐场所供应顶级咖啡、糕点和三明治。可以试试在此处用个简餐和喝杯咖啡。
- 阿姆斯特朗学生中心的 The Toasted Bagel - 百吉饼此处有售！特色菜单包括百吉饼三明治、原味百吉饼、早餐百吉饼和颇受好评的 Traders'Greens 沙拉吧。他们的招牌甜点是 The Toasted Bagel，这是用黄油、肉桂和糖混合烤制的百吉饼，烤制完成后再撒上糖粉！
- 阿姆斯特朗学生中心的 Red Zone - 这家休闲餐厅设有台球桌、桌上足球、电视，其内环境轻松惬意，突破了典型饮食场所的桎梏。学生们可以品尝众多的热狗组合或美味的 Smokehouse 通心粉和奶酪三明治！
- 阿姆斯特朗学生中心的 Haines’ - 提供各种地中海风味的自制餐品、沙拉和小面包干。您可以享用各种配菜，从新鲜水果杯到藜麦鹰嘴豆沙拉各种配菜。千万不要错过每周的特色鹰嘴豆泥！
“我在哪里可以来杯咖啡？”对于一些学生来说，清晨的课程离不开一杯好咖啡。校园内也有超过 15 个地方可以享用到您最喜欢的咖啡：
- 星巴克坐落于 Withrow 餐厅，这离校园中心的赖弗中心 (Shriver Center) 很近。
- 位于阿姆斯特朗学生中心东侧的 Cafe Lux 咖啡屋很不错,为学生们提供特色咖啡。
- 位于国王图书馆内的国王咖啡厅是一个好去处，您可以休闲一刻、用些简餐或重获精力充沛的身体。这个场所为您购买食物、咖啡饮品或冰沙提供了一种更为快捷的方式。国王咖啡厅也供应星巴克咖啡，提供从黑咖啡到星冰乐的各种饮品。
“在哪些场所，我可以自己动手做饭或者挑选菜品”
我们不仅在校园内提供自助餐和照菜单点菜选项，还有七个校内市场，欢迎学生们前往这些市场进行采购，体验购物。
“关于校内用餐我有一些常见问题，我该问谁”
您首先应该前往用餐网站。在这里您可以查看所有部门以及各个场所的信息。如果您找不到您想要的答案，请告诉我们，可以在 Twitter 和 Instagram 上：@MiamiUDining 或通过 Facebook 查看：MiamiU Dining。
“我如何提供反馈”
如果响应时间过长，或没有社交媒体，可以通过此在线表单向我们提供反馈。
“我有膳食计划方面的问题，该怎么办？”
有关您的膳食计划详情及其为您提供的详细信息，请通过致电 513-529-5000 联系校园服务中心。
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迈阿密大学学生 ID 卡
我们建议学生熟悉了解学生卡网上中心，可以在此在线管理他们迈阿密大学学生 ID 卡。学生可用其各自的迈阿密大学身份账号及密码进入学生卡网上中心。登陆学生卡网上中心，学生可以操作以下事项：
- 全天 24 小时的卡片挂失
- 登记接收通知的手机号
- 查看膳食计划，以及 MUlaa 的交易和余额信息
- 查找宿舍洗衣房内可用的洗衣机/烘干机
如果学生卡丢失，应立即通过学生卡网上中心进行报告，或致电 513-529-5678 进行挂失。学生卡挂失之后，任何人都无法持该卡进入学生的宿舍楼，用其进行膳食计划消费，或者查看任何账户信息。如果学生及时找回卡片，应该去学生卡网上中心报告卡片已找回，以便恢复卡片的使用权。
如果迈阿密大学 ID 卡永久丢失或遭到损坏，学生应于星期一 - 星期五（上午 8 点 - 下午 5 点）去校园服务中心 (034 Campus Avenue Building) 领取替代卡。遗失卡片的补新费用为 35 美元，损坏卡片的更替需上交已损坏卡片以领取替换卡片，费用为 10 美元。当新卡下发后，旧卡将永久失效且无法再次使用。
*注意：移动 ID 这项功能仅为授权学生进入指定房间/门口的替代方式。利用 移动 ID 使用另一学生的认证信息擅自进入其寝室或宿舍有悖于学生准则，是一种失信违规行为，擅自闯入者及为其提供权限者均难逃其责。
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迈阿密大学的学业支持新老学生们在很多方面面临困难，包括如何管理自己的时间，如何掌握复杂的课堂内容、如何有效备考和应考，如何保持积极性，以及如何成为自己向往的全面发展的大学生。迈阿密大学会提供许多学业支持机会以帮助学生们完成学业。
Rinella 学习中心，位于史瑞沃中心（Shriver Center）3 楼，是学校的主要学业支持中心。Rinella 面向所有迈阿密大学在校学生提供免费的学业支持，支持方式包括学业咨询、学术指导、辅导、补课，以及针对不同学业课题的研讨会。可以通过 Rinella 的网站进行辅导预约。Rinella 还对进修不同专业技能的学生提供学业规划课程 (EDT110)。为帮助学生规划时间，追踪作业及分数，并准备期末考试，所有 Rinella 教师提供规划服务。可在 Rinella 学习中心的总办事处购买规划服务。Rinella 学习中心也是学生（在米勒残障学生服务中心进行了测试预留）考试中心所在地。
学校提供的额外学业支持包括：
- 教师办公室开放接待时间 - 学生可以在教师办公室就课程内容、研究方向和职业选择等主题进行探讨，具体开放接待时间会在课程表上列明。
- 豪氏非凡写作中心 - 为处于所有阶段的学生提供各类型写作支持，包括所有课程、研究生院申请、课程介绍、小组项目和学生组织
- 学业导师 - 帮助学生理解其在专业方面的进展，同时安排春季学期（开始于十月末）的课程
- 米勒残障学生服务中心 - 为残障学生提供支持服务、住宿和资源，以确保他们在学习、工作和大学生活享有平等的权利
如果学生不清楚从何开启学业支持选项，应在 Rinella 学术中心与学习专家进行预约，预约电话：513-529-8741。提醒学生尽早寻求帮助 - 以避免后期在课程中陷入困境。我们建议学生积极主动寻求帮助，而不是被动等待。而且这种帮助并不止针对于在学业方面陷入困境的学生，对于那些想精益求精的学生一样有所成效。
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学生仅在身体不适之时才能意识到健康的重要性。学生很容易忽略身体健康，但是如果不能保证健康，又谈何学业有成。多年来为了预防疾病，您已应该向学习多次强调过这些事情：保证八小时睡眠；多吃水果蔬菜，膳食平衡；多喝水；抽空锻炼；搞好个人卫生，尤其要勤洗手，不可敷衍了事，记得今年秋末接种流感疫苗。即使采取所有预防措施，也无法避免部分新生在本学年不定时生病。如果学生生病，请意识到支持就在身边，随时可及。
星期一 - 星期五（上午 8 点至下午 6 点）学生可以访问学生健康服务中心。必须通过电话进行首次预约(预约电话：513-529-3000)。学生在 My Chart 系统中完成注册之后，可以在网上进行后续的预约。因为健康中心里设有药店，所以大部分学生的需求可在同一地方解决。学生健康中心会出具第三方保险服务账单，除了药品的必要花销，其他服务均可向保险公司申请报销。
当然，疾病的来袭可能会影响您的学习或工作，所以如果学生整个周末都在生病的话，回家休息或能提供更大帮助。所幸牛津大学有 McCullough-Hyde Memorial 医院，全部门员工 7 天 24 小时在岗，并且牛津大学急诊室也会在星期六和星期日的上午 10 点至下午 6 点开放。学生健康中心星期六的工作时长较短，为上午 10 点 - 下午 2 点，几乎秋季和春季学期每周末均如此。
其他针对患病学生的支持需注意的事项包括提前告知所有教授，以及安排好饮食。尽量做到提前与授课老师就因病缺课问题进行沟通。如果学生因病住院，教务办会出具学院证明，但是与考勤及补课相关的所有决定取决于个别教员。
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