Photos of the Week: Week of 2/4
Photo by: Raquel Zaldivar
Bank United Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Friday, February 1st, 2012
Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first person of Hispanic descent to sit on the Supreme Court, speaks with University of Miami President Donna Shalala before making remarks at the Bank United Center on Friday.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Schiff Tennis Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Sunday, Febuary 3rd, 2012
The No. 60 Hurricanes’ junior Gabriel Flores returns a shot against UCF at the Schiff Tennis Center this Sunday.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Neil Schiff Tennis Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Sunday, February 3rd, 2012
Hurricanes junior Omar Aly momentarily celebrates scoring a point against UCF at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. The No. 60-ranked Hurricanes cruised to an easy 6-1 victory in their home opener against UCF this Sunday.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Cobb Stadium at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Saturday, February 2nd, 2012
Hurricanes goalkeeper Emily Lillard, sophomore, practices blocking goal kicks with defender Allie Rossi, freshman, at Cobb Stadium on Saturday morning.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Cobb Stadium at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Saturday, February 2nd, 2012
Hurricanes goalkeeper Emily Lillard, sophomore, practices defense with the women’s soccer team at Cobb Stadium on Saturday morning.
Photos of the Week: Spring Sports
Photo by: Zach Beeker
Bank United Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Wednesday, January 23rd, 2012
Hurricanes’ forward/center Julian Gamble (#45) celebrates as the crowd rushes the court after UM’s 90-63 rout of the no. 1 ranked Duke Blue Devils at the Bank United Center.
Photo by: Zach Beeker
Bank United Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Wednesday, January 23rd, 2012
Hurricanes’ forward/center Kenny Kadji (#35) scores a basket over the no. 1 ranked Duke Blue Devils at the Bank United Center last Wednesday.
Photo by: Zach Beeker
Bank United Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Wednesday, January 23rd, 2012
Hurricanes’ #15 guard Rion Brown scores a slam dunk against the Duke Blue Devils last Wednesday at the Bank United Center.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Neil Schiff Tennis Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Friday, January 25th, 2012
Hurricanes sophomore Lina Lileikite returns a volley during a match against the University of Hawaii at the Schiff Tennis Center last Friday.
Photos of the Week: First Week of Spring
Photo by: Holly Bensur
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Saturday, January 19th, 2012
Sophomores Alex Van Deusen (left), Catherine Masah (middle), and Jessie Wingar (right) examine a sculpture of a bird constructed from eating utensils and kitchenware on display at the 62nd Annual Beaux Arts Festival, held every January at UM’s Coral Gables campus.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Saturday, January 19th, 2012
Visitors browse the various stalls and exhibitions on display at the 62nd Annual Beaux Arts Festival, held on UM’s Coral Gables campus every third weekend of January.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Saturday, January 19th, 2012
In the spirit of the 62nd Annual Beaux Arts Festival, a visitor has artistically stacked some rocks near the water’s edge in front of the Whitten University Center.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Saturday, January 19th, 2012
UM senior and Resident Assistant Bibi Moghani hands out shirts at an event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the opening of Pearson Residential College at UM’s Coral Gables campus.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Wednesday, January 16th, 2012
A nurse prepares a syringe filled with the flu vaccine at a free vaccination event at the Whitten University Center during the first week of the spring semester. UM always offers free vaccinations to students and faculty in the fall, before the peak of flu season, but with the 2012-2013 season shaping up to be the worst in many years, vaccination events are being held during the spring semester in an attempt to limit the epidemic’s spread on the Coral Gables campus.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Wednesday, January 16th, 2012
Registered nurse Reid Bladow vaccinates junior Brandon Leung at a vaccination event at the UC. UM scheduled more events like this during the spring semester in an effort to combat what the Centers for Disease Control are calling the worst flu season in years.
Photos of the Week: Homecoming
Photo by: Raquel Zaldivar
Bank United Center, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Friday, October 19th, 2012
Rapper Lupe Fiasco performs at the Bank United Center at the conclusion of Friday’s Homecoming celebration. Lupe is currently promoting his new album Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Whitten University Center, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Friday, October 19th, 2012
Homecoming Executive Committee Chair Lara Lackstein paints the sail for the boat burning in the Smith-Tucker Involvement Center Friday morning. UM tradition has it that if the mast breaks before the burning boat sinks at the center of Lake Osceola on Homecoming night, the ‘Canes will win the Homecoming football game. As it turns out, the ‘Canes were defeated by FSU 33-20.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Newman Alumni Center, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Monday, October 15th, 2012
Hecht Residential College representative Nathan Tatum channeled his inner Tom Cruise during a Risky Business-inspired performance at the Homecoming King and Queen competition held at the Newman Alumni Center Monday night.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Bank United Center Fieldhouse, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
Senior Maddie Nieman and Junior Michael Hogan do aGrease-inspired dance during the O-Cheer skit for the joint Beta Theta Pi and Delta Phi Epsilon Homecoming team at the Bank United Center Fieldhouse this Wednesday.
Photo by: Ken Rubi
Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL – Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Hurricanes defensive back A. J. Highsmith warms up on the sidelines at the Homecoming game against FSU, this Saturday at Sun Life Stadium.
Photo by: Ken Rubi
Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL – Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Sebastian the Ibis, the official mascot of the Miami Hurricanes, runs out onto the field at the beginning of the Homecoming game versus the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday.
Photo by: Ken Rubi
Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL – Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Hurricanes tight end David Perry (#85) throws up the ‘U’ as he and teammates run onto the field at the beginning of the Homecoming game against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday. The final result of the game was a UM loss, 33-20.
Photo by: Ken Rubi
Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL – Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Hurricanes defensive lineman Shayon Green (#51) takes a quick breather on the field at Sun Life Stadium during the Homecoming football game versus Florida State.
Photos of the Week: Homecoming Kickoff
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Miami River Commission, Little Havana, Miami, FL – Sunday, October 14th, 2012
Junior Shannon Van Gundy plants basil in a garden bed at the Miami River Commission in Little Havana during Hurricanes Help the Hometown this Sunday. Van Gundy, with other members of the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, also planted tomatoes, and red, green, and yellow peppers at the sustainable site.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
Miami River Commission, Little Havana, Miami, FL – Sunday, October 14th, 2012
Sophomore Amy Tannenbaum works with her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, at the Miami River Commission in Little Havana during Hurricanes Help the Hometown this Sunday. Here, Tannenbaum shovels mulch to make room for tomato and pepper plants at the sustainable site.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
The University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Friday, October 12th, 2012
UM President Donna Shalala removes the tarp covering the new “U” statue on the green in front of the UC at the reveal ceremony. The event was one of many on Friday scheduled as part of the Opening Ceremonies of UM’s annual Homecoming celebration.
Photo by: Holly Bensur
The University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL – Friday, October 12th, 2012
Sebastian the Ibis throws up the “U” during the reveal ceremony of the U-statue on Friday. The new statue is located on the Foote Green near the Rock and the University Bookstore next to the main pathway connecting the UC to the academic buildings.
Photos of the Week: President Obama
Photo by: Raquel Zaldivar
Bank United Center at the University of Miami – Thursday, October 11th, 2012
President Barack Obama arrives onstage at the Bank United Center before delivering remarks to a capacity crowd of 9,200 supporters of his 2012 presidential re-election campaign.
Photo by: Raquel Zaldivar
Bank United Center at the University of Miami – Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Senator Bill Nelson of Florida gives opening remarks before President Barack Obama’s address to supporters of his re-election campaign. Florida, a presidential battleground state, will also decide in 2012 whether to re-elect Sen. Nelson himself over Republican opponent Connie Mack.
Photo by: Raquel Zaldivar
Bank United Center at the University of Miami – Thursday, October 11th, 2012
President Barack Obama makes remarks at the Bank United Center to a crowd of nearly 10,000 supporters of his presidential re-election campaign. The visit was the president’s third in 2012, a year that also saw visits from other larger-than-life political figures such as Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Herman Cain and former President Bill Clinton.
Photo of the Week: UM vs. NC State
Photo by: Raquel Zaldivar
Sun Life Stadium – Saturday, October 29th, 2012
Hurricanes wide receiver Rashawn Scott (#80) is cheered on by a beaming head football coach Al Golden on the sideline as he rushes towards the end zone before scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against NC State. The final result was a 44-37 Hurricanes victory.
Graduation Portraits
Graduating seniors! It’s that time of the year!
Starting Monday, October 8th and continuing through Thursday, October 26th we will be taking graduation portraits for the 2013 Ibis Yearbook in the lower lounge of the UC.
The 2013 staff strongly recommends that graduating seniors make appointments to have their portraits taken. To schedule your appointment, click on the ‘senior portraits’ link in the menu to the left.
Interested in getting involved?
The 2013 staff wants YOU to get involved in this year’s book!
There will be an open information session tomorrow night, Thursday, September 6th, at 8:00 PM in room 2055 of the School of Communication. You can RSVP to the Facebook event here. See you there!
New logo!
The staff is proud to unveil our 2013 logo, designed by graphic designer Julia Smart. We think it’s quite nice, but we want to know what YOU think about it. The signage has been updated on our Facebook page and Twitter profile, too, so head over to one of those pages and share your thoughts about the logo with us!
