Welcome back to Miami, UMAC! Here comes the Fall 2014 semester, which is guaranteed to be a major year for the club. Our regular meeting time has changed to be Thursdays at 7:30pm in Cox Science Center 184, which is on the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus. All freshwater aquarists and reefkeepers are welcome!
The first university event where you can catch UMAC is the RSMAS Orientation Canesfest, on the second floor of the Ungar Building on Friday, August 22nd at 11:00am. We'll also be set up for the University of Miami Canesfest the following day, which lasts from 5:00 - 7:00pm in the Bank United Center for all new and returning UM students.
After classes begin August 25th, the first official UMAC meeting is Thursday, August 28th at 7:30pm. Meetings continue weekly at the same time until the closing meeting on December 18th. (Note: No meeting 11/27 due to Thanksgiving Break.) See the calendar below for weekly meeting plans!
Field Trips
UMAC has several events and trips planned outside meeting times this semester.
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium - 8:30am on Saturday, August 30th
Shedd Aquarium Fall Trip - TBA
The first university event where you can catch UMAC is the RSMAS Orientation Canesfest, on the second floor of the Ungar Building on Friday, August 22nd at 11:00am. We'll also be set up for the University of Miami Canesfest the following day, which lasts from 5:00 - 7:00pm in the Bank United Center for all new and returning UM students.
After classes begin August 25th, the first official UMAC meeting is Thursday, August 28th at 7:30pm. Meetings continue weekly at the same time until the closing meeting on December 18th. (Note: No meeting 11/27 due to Thanksgiving Break.) See the calendar below for weekly meeting plans!
Field Trips
UMAC has several events and trips planned outside meeting times this semester.
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium - 8:30am on Saturday, August 30th
- After a quick visit to the Aquarium in the mid-morning, all members are welcome to join all of UMAC for lunch and hang out at one of the beaches in Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm for the afternoon.
Shedd Aquarium Fall Trip - TBA
- The officers are still finalizing dates, times, and expenses for the club's trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois over the Fall Break. Announcements regarding trip logistics will be made in the next few weeks!