Welcome to the May edition of the Ibis Newsletter!
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Our baseball team hosts BYU this weekend, and our women’s tennis team travels to Gainesville for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, our rowing and track and field teams continue preparing for their ACC Championships. We are also looking forward to graduation ceremonies at Watsco Center next week.
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Thank you again for your dedication to Miami Athletics and our student-athletes. Go Canes!
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Welcome to the May edition of the Ibis Newsletter!
Our baseball team hosts BYU this weekend, and our women’s tennis team travels to Gainesville for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, our rowing and track and field teams continue preparing for their ACC Championships. We are also looking forward to graduation ceremonies at Watsco Center next week.
Thank you again for your dedication to Miami Athletics and our student-athletes. Go Canes!
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In lieu of the staff sale, we are thrilled to announce Employee Day at the Hurricanes Team Store on May 13th from 4 pm to 7 pm. Enjoy 40% off all items (certain exclusions), and sale items will have an extra 25% off.
Join us for an evening of shopping, food, and drinks!
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JJ Hunter and Jimmy Hunter received the Unsung Hero Awards at Hurricanes Honors
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LaToya Farris and two student-athletes attended the NCAA Inclusion Form.
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Maxx Rodriguez
Associate Producer, Football Video
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Have you had a ‘Welcome to The U moment? If so, what was it?
The first practice of fall camp in 2023. Back when I coached local high school football in 2016, I would frequently visit open spring practices. My first time back out on Greentree as a staff member and not as a visitor really hit home for me.
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What led you to work for the Hurricanes?
I grew up watching the Hurricanes play at the Orange Bowl with my father. We would walk about a mile and a half from my grandparents’ house in Little Havana to the Orange Bowl on Saturdays to watch the Hurricanes play. I worked with our Director of Football Video, Zach Schabbel, at Florida International University. When he called me with an opportunity to work at the U, it was a no brainer.
Who would you consider your biggest mentor?
My two biggest mentors in life have been my father, Armando Rodriguez, and Coach Everett Withers, who is currently the defensive coordinator at Temple University.
Any family notables to share? Where are you from?
My father Armando Rodriguez, mother Ana Rodriguez, and my sister Francesca Garcia. I was born and raised in Miami. My parents/grandparents immigrated from Cuba in the late 1960s.
What are you looking forward to most as a new member of The U?
I'm looking forward to growing both professionally and personally while working for the institution that holds so much sentimental value to me and my family.
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Nate Diaz, Olympic Sports Nutrition Coordinator
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Navigating the End of the Year: The Importance of Sleep
As the end of another school year draws near, it's common for staff to feel the pressure mounting. With deadlines and projects looming, it's easy to fall into the trap of sacrificing sleep. However, prioritizing sleep is essential not only for your well-being but also for your mental and physical performance.
Research has consistently shown that adequate sleep plays a crucial role in cognitive function, memory consolidation, and overall mental health. When you skimp on sleep, you're likely to experience difficulties concentrating, retaining information, and problem-solving—all of which are essential skills in the workplace.
So, how can you ensure you're getting the rest you need to thrive during this busy time? Here are some tips for improving your sleep quality:
1. Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Aim to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps regulate your body's internal clock and promotes better sleep quality.
2. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Wind down before bed by engaging in calming activities such as reading, taking a warm bath, or practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation.
3. Limit Screen Time: The blue light emitted by screens can interfere with your body's production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. Try to avoid screens—such as phones, computers, and TVs—for at least an hour before bedtime.
4. Create a Sleep-Friendly Environment: Make your bedroom a sanctuary for sleep by keeping it cool, dark, and quiet. Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows, and consider using white noise or blackout curtains if needed.
5. Watch Your Caffeine Intake: Limit consumption of caffeine, especially in the afternoon and evening, as it can disrupt your sleep patterns and make it harder to fall asleep.
By prioritizing sleep and implementing these strategies, you can set yourself up for success as you navigate the demands of the end of the year. So give yourself permission to rest, recharge, and tackle those end of the year deadlines with a clear mind and a well-rested body.
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Breaking Boundaries: Women Leading Change
Friday, May 3, 12-1:30 p.m.
Newman Alumni Center
Panelists:
Shirelle Jackson, Executive Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development
Joan St. Onge, MD, PhD, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for GME and Faculty Affairs, Miller School of Medicine
Uzma Khan, PhD, Associate Professor of Marketing, PhD Coordinator, Herbert Business School
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This Month in Hurricanes History
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Women's Tennis: May 25, 2019
Estela Perez-Somarriba defeated Georgia’s Katarina Jokic in three sets to capture the NCAA Women’s Singles Championship in Orlando, Fla.
After dropping the first set in a tiebreaker, Perez-Somarriba took 12 of the final 17 games to become the second NCAA singles champion in Miami history and the first since Audra Cohen in 2007.
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Miami Museum Month: all of May
It’s Miami Attraction and Museum Month! Take advantage of the program until May 31 to enjoy special discounts, savings on admissions and BOGO deals from more than 50 of Miami’s top museums, galleries and outdoor adventures, including the Pérez Art Museum Miami and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.
(https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/attraction-museum-months)
Coconut Grove Farmers Market: Saturdays
Every Saturday until the end of June, Homestead's Glaser Organic Farms transforms an unoccupied corner of Coconut Grove into a full-fledged produce market with dozens of fruit and vegetable stands, a raw bar featuring prepared foods and salads and coolers filled with cold-pressed juices. This weekly event also features art vendors, indie crafts and more (3300 Grand Avenue).
Orchids and Arts Festival: May 4 & 5
The Miami Beach Orchid Society and Miami Beach Botanical Garden invite you to celebrate one of the most revered flowering plants at the Orchids & Arts Festival. The inaugural event will celebrate all things orchids, highlighting in particular the species native to Florida. [10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., mbgarden.org. Tickets cost $5 to $25]
Hyundai Air & Sea Show: May 25- 26
The Hyundai Air & Sea Show will return to Miami Beach for its eighth annual “Greatest Show Above the Earth” extravaganza on Memorial Day weekend. All six branches of the U.S. military, police, firefighter and first responder agencies will unite for jaw-dropping displays of choreographed “Top Gun”-style flyovers, special op demonstrations and interactive displays of military technology.
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Athletic Staff Celebrations
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See who is celebrating a birthday, work anniversary, or both!
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