FALL 2014 NEWSLETTER Iron Arrow Honor Society the HIGHEST HONOR ATTAINED at the UNIVERSITY of MIAMI
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FALL 2014 NEWSLETTER Iron Arrow Honor Society THE HIGHEST HONOR ATTAINED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI A Message from the Chief Greetings Tribe Members! On behalf of the officers and myself, welcome back to another action packed academic year at our beloved University! We hope your summer was filled with the happiest of memories, but that you are charged and ready for the upcoming semester. In this newsletter, you will find the “official” Fall 2014 schedule, the biography of our phenomenal Fall 2014 Tapping Luncheon speaker, and many other noteworthy announcements. Be sure to check out the bios of our most recent Spring 2014 Tap Class! 2014-2015 OFFICERS As I ponder what is in store for our Tribe this upcoming year, I am reminded of one of my favorite Iron Arrow takeaways: no matter how many accomplishments or accolades we achieve, our C. CAITLIN GILES work as leaders is never done. This duty to lead does not end upon one’s admittance into Iron Chief Arrow, but is a renewed commitment in our day-to-day lives as students, working professionals, 305.562.2478 and community activists. Thank you for continuing to represent the Tribe and University as model [email protected] examples of true leadership, scholarship, character, humility, and love of alma mater. Because of your tenacity, commitment, and vision, we have proven our resilience and successfully advanced BRAD BRADSHAW alongside our groundbreaking University. Son of Chief That being said, there is always room for more growth and I hope to continue steering us in the 214.335.4842 right direction. As a tribe, how can we continue our work as Iron Arrows? This year, I believe one [email protected] answer to that question is to address what it means to BE an Iron Arrow. The first business meeting will address our plans to better the tribe through a more objective and fair selections process. KARAM ALAWA Ultimately, my goal for selections—one of the most unique and honorable traditions on our campus Medicine Man —is to reinforce the high standards I see represented in each and every one of you. I hope 786.325.1075 throughout the upcoming year, you feel this theme of growth in all that we do. From expanding [email protected] outreach for outside recommendations to creating a comprehensive education process for new tapping classes, the officers and I promise to work tirelessly in order to propel us forward. In conclusion, I’d like to leave the Tribe with a challenge to continue our work as leaders, COUNCIL OF ELDERS starting with the organization itself. Come to our events. Reach out to new members and share old JOHANN A. ALI memories. Expand the Iron Arrow community through nominating the best and the brightest. ROBERTO CASTRO Uphold the standards of our five pillars in all that we do. And finally, have fun! We are the keepers of MYLES A. COCHRAN tradition at the University. That is a pretty DAVID McDONALD, Sr. serious, yet awesome job. As such, this year is STEVEN PRIEPKE going to be both highly entertaining and ELIZABETH M. RODRIGUEZ effectively reformative. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the upcoming semester C. RHEA WARREN (especially you out-of-towners!) and as always, please email or call me if you have any questions or concerns. FACULTY ADVISOR ANN M. HELMERS GO CANES! Yours in the Arrow, C. Caitlin Giles SPONSOR 2014-2015 Chief DONNA E. SHALALA Iron Arrow • PO Box 249006 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] FALL 2014 NEWSLETTER Iron Arrow Honor Society - Fall 2014 Calendar Fall 2014 Freshman Orientation Program Fall 2014 Alma Mater Singing Contest Saturday, August 23, 2014 Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Bank United Center Fieldhouse UC Rock 1245 Dauer Drive Coral Gables Campus Coral Gables, FL 33146 Fall 2014 Tribal Portrait Fall 2014 Kickoff Business Meeting Thursday, October 30, 2014 Wednesday, September 10, 2014 11:45 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Iron Arrow Mound Iron Arrow Room: Student Activities Center Coral Gables Campus 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 Fall 2014 Tapping Lunch Thursday, October 30, 2014 Norm Parsons Retirement Tribute & Celebration 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Student Activities Center Ballrooms 6:00 p.m. 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor CentreCourt: Patti & Allan Herbert Wellness Center Coral Gables, FL 33146 1241 Dickinson Drive RSVP by October 24, 2014! Coral Gables, FL 33146 $35; after October 24 - $40 Fall 2014 Football Watch Party Homecoming Parade Lead-Off, Pep Rally, Boat Burning & Alumni Avenue Saturday, September 20, 2014 Friday, October 31, 2014 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. New Rathskeller: Student Activities Center Meet at Serpentine Lot opposite the Bank United Center 1330 Miller Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 Homecoming Honor Court UM vs. Virginia Tech Saturday, November 1, 2014 Fall 2014 Recommendations from Non-Members Due! 12:30 PM KICKOFF Wednesday, September 24, 2014 SunLife Stadium 5:00 p.m. - Iron Arrow Email ONLY! Miami Gardens, FL *Line-up one hour prior to kickoff -you MUST wear your jacket and have your own Nominations Due from Iron Arrow members! game ticket!! Monday, October 6, 2014 5:00 p.m. - Iron Arrow Email ONLY! This is a privilege and honor extended to all current Tribe Members and new Tappees. In accordance with the procedures and protocols of the University of Miami Athletic Fall 2014 Mock Selections Meeting: Nominators & Presenters Only! Department and Sun Life Stadium, you MUST wear your jacket in order to be allowed on the field. Enter through gate H and meet at the bottom of the ramp at gate H no Wednesday, October 8, 2014 later than ONE HOUR prior to game time with your jacket AND tickets to the game. 7:30 p.m. For students, please enter through the student gate at gate B and walk over to gate H Iron Arrow Room: Student Activities Center through the 100 level of the stadium. DO NOT bring any non-members with you onto 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor the field. This includes children and ANYONE wearing another member's jacket, as Coral Gables, FL 33146 they will not be allowed to go onto the field, and the member may be subject to disciplinary action. Fall 2014 Selections YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING YOUR Sunday, October 12, 2014 JACKET AND IN POSSESSION OF YOUR TICKET!! 8:00 a.m. Iron Arrow Room: Student Activities Center Fall 2014 Initiation 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Saturday, November 8, 2014 Coral Gables, FL 33146 6:00 p.m. - Everglades Fall 2014 RSMAS Tappings Fall 2014 Initiation Breakfast Monday, October 27, 2014 Sunday, November 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. RSMAS Campus, Virginia Key Perricone’s Market Brickell 15 SW 10th Street, Miami, FL Fall 2014 Medical Campus Tappings RSVP by October 31 - $25; Wednesday, October 29, 2014 after October 31 - $30 7:30 a.m. Iron Arrow Medical Mound Fall 2014 Business Meeting Shrödinger Research Quad Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Miller School of Medicine 8:00 p.m. Iron Arrow Room: Student Activities Center Fall 2014 Coral Gables Tappings 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Thursday, October 30, 2014 Coral Gables, FL 33146 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Iron Arrow Mound Coral Gables Campus PLEASE CHECK WWW.IRONARROW.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION!! Iron Arrow • PO Box 249006 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] FALL 2014 NEWSLETTER Iron Arrow Honor Society Coming to know the Arrow… She joined your club as soon as she came to UM and Officer Profiles We welcome and congratulate the incoming officers for the 2013-2014 singlehandedly saved your organization’s most important term: outreach event, doing it without a title and without being asked. He does amazing things for the alumni group, and Caitlin Giles - Chief never takes or expects any credit. She is not only a world Brad Bradshaw - Son of Chief renowned faculty expert, but spent hours in her office Karam Alawa - Medicine Man talking to you every time you needed help, during the Chief Caitlin Giles, BA ’13 cum laude JD ’15, is a Harvey class you took and throughout your time as a student. He Reid Scholar, Miami Scholar, Dean’s Certificate of has worked at the U forever, and brightens everyone’s day Achievement Award recipient and has also been awarded the by doing his job far beyond the written description. She CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Torts, Property, and is not only a gifted athlete but a top scholar and a Legal Communications. She is the President of the Children dedicated mentor to others in her sport. and Family Law Society, a member of the Public Interest Leadership Board, an Empowered Youth tutor, Dean’s Cup One of the most vital roles in Iron Arrow, and one that is Co-Chair, Miami Law Ambassador and member of the HOPE Day of Service Committee. Over the summer Caitlin clerked expected of all our members, is to be ever vigilant in at the US Attorney’s Office in Miami as well as for Judge identifying those in the University community who are Robert Scola. As an undergraduate Caitlin received the representative of the five pillars of the tribe, and then Edward T. Foote Award for Excellence in Student Leadership and was inducted into ensuring they are presented to fellow tribe members who Who’s Who of American Universities and Colleges, Omicron Delta Kappa, the Order are entrusted with the deliberation and selection of of Omega Honor Society and Rho Lambda Honor Society.