President Julio Frenk's Videos and Letters

President Julio Frenk's Videos and Letters

University of Miami President Julio Frenk engaged with the UM community during the recent spate of hurricanes affecting Florida, keeping students, staff and faculty aware of storm preparations, and response and recovery efforts.
University of Miami President Julio Frenk engaged with the UM community during the recent spate of hurricanes affecting Florida, keeping students, staff and faculty aware of storm preparations, and response and recovery efforts.
by UM News

Editor's Note: Below are UM President Julio Frenk's letters and videos to the UM community that shared information regarding Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, and the earthquake in Mexico.

 

Hurricane & Earthquake Relief: Many Ways to Help

September 21, 2017

I have been inspired over the past couple of weeks by the U’s unique spirit—that special fusion of bold resilience in the face of adversity combined with a keen determination to not only rebound but to be renewed and revitalized.  Read More >

UM Family Comes Together to Recover

September 15, 2017

We hope you and your families have fared well in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. We have been busy preparing our campuses for the safe and orderly resumption of operations in phases, which started with the full deployment of UHealth on Wednesday, September 13.  Read More >

Hurricane Harvey: How Can You Help?

September 15, 2017

Our community knows intimately the devastating impact of a powerful storm. We have all been closely following the stories of the thousands of people affected by Hurricane Harvey, including students and alumni from the region.  Read More >

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UM Family Comes Together to Recover

The University of Miami has been busy preparing its campuses for the safe and orderly resumption of operations in phases, which started on September 13th. As many prepared to return to the U, UM President Julio Frenk released this video overview of the University's response before, during, and after the storm.
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President Frenk visits RSMAS after Hurricane Irma

UM President Julio Frenk visited the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science campus on Virginia Key after Hurricane Irma to assess damage and needed recovery efforts.
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UM Recovers from Irma

University of Miami President Julio Frenk asks the UM community to let recovery crews complete their work before trying to access campus.
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UM President Frenk Discusses Irma Impact

University of Miami President Julio Frenk lets the UM community know that classes are cancelled until Monday, September 18 due to Hurricane Irma, but the semester is not lost.
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Preparing for Hurricane Irma

University of Miami President Julio Frenk talks about the resilient spirt of the 'Canes Community as the entire state of Florida prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
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A Message from President Frenk: Hurricane Irma

University of Miami President Julio Frenk sends out a video message to the UM community as they prepare for the unknown with Hurricane Irma.
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