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• Among nation's top-ranked schools, Miami third for operating most efficiently, according to U.S. News & World Report  Link  
• David Sayler named Miami University's 16th athletic director Link
• Fraternities face sanctions following August incident Link 
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• Miami athletes earn all-time high GPA  Link 
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• Miami students awarded Gilman Scholarships for international study  Link  
• New bachelor of arts in interactive media studies; approved and available beginning in January  Link  
• Supronas Library Fund for Baltic Studies established Link  
• Trustees approve consolidation of two departments into new biology program  Link  

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Dear Miami Parents and Family Members,

As I write this, there is another full week before classes begin.  Students will arrive soon on campus to attend new classes with different instructors.  Some of the students will be participating in fraternity and sorority recruitment.  Others will be checking out the Career Services Center for leads on jobs and internships.  This might be the semester your student decides to find a job on campus.  For many, the rhythm of the semester will soon be established.

If it's the first "second semester", winter may seem a bit daunting and off rhythm on top of the preparation necessary for academic success.  Winter can be especially difficult if you're from a different climate, or if you suffer from the winter blues.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many people, usually from fall through winter.  During this time, people who are affected may feel a lack of energy, an unwillingness to get out of bed, a loss of interest in some activities, irritability, 

weight gain, appetite changes, and a general feeling of dissatisfaction (all or a combination of these symptoms).  

SAD is real. 

Students may seek more information and professional help at the Student Health Services or the Student Counseling Center (both located on South Campus Avenue in the same building). Parents and Family members can be helpful by providing upbeat support and possibly a "care package" containing some favorite things or foods.  If it's not possible to mail a package, e-cards are another way to bring some cheer and color into a student's day--a snail mail greeting card or note is another idea.  Mostly, it's important to stay positive and share a positive attitude with your student, letting him or her know of your willingness to work together to face any challenge.

"And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been" 
--Rainer Maria Rilke  

Best wishes for a New Year filled with health and success.

Kris Stewart, Parents Office

As winter threatens to arrive in Oxford, the details about snow and parking restrictions become an issue. Particular streets in the city of Oxford are designated as Snow Emergency Routes. Vehicles left on these snow routes are subject to ticketing and towing when snowfall reaches 3 inches OR when a SNOW EMERGENCY has been declared.

Each snow route has this street sign displayed multiple times along the entire length of the street. The problem becomes making certain that Miami students truly understand this restriction and pay attention to any predicted weather with snow accumulation. Please help us help your student avoid unnecessary aggravation and expensive fines.

An easy way to be completely prepared for any pending weather situation is to subscribe to www.nixle.com. Snow alerts are sent to subscribers by text message and email. This system will also inform subscribers when the restriction is lifted and cars can resume street parking.

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