Microgames Addressing eHealth Literacy & Resilience: A Responsive mHealth Resource

University of Miami School of Communication 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, United States

Please join us for our next Cafecito and Conversation with Victoria Orrego, Ph.D., as she presents a culturally tailored microgame intervention for Latinx people living with HIV that she and colleagues developed to support the acquisition of critical media skills and facilitate resilient coping strategies. Formative results from community partners led to the development of three microgame module prototypes, called “Latinos Unidos.” The pilot intervention actively engages Latinx patients in healthcare decision-making and continued access to treatment. Findings indicate the microgame demonstrates preliminary acceptability and feasibility among the Miami Latinx [...]

UHack 2023

University of Miami School of Communication 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, United States

A hack-a-thon is a competitive event hosted by tech companies for participants to collaborate on an innovative project. Participants build prototypes of software applications like web or mobile apps. On April 15, UHack convenes, challenging creators to develop a solution to an existing problem using technology. The caveat? You have from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. to complete the solution. Join us for what is sure to be an exhilarating day.

Earth Day Celebration: ‘A Journey Through Space and Time with Xavier Cortada’

Bill Cosford Cinema 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Miami-Dade County’s pioneer eco-artist and inaugural artist-in-residence, Xavier Cortada, will celebrate Earth Day 2023 at the University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema by working with his team at the Xavier Cortada Foundation to engage guests in a series of thought-provoking and solutions-oriented art projects that explore our deep interconnectedness with the rest of the planet. Cortada will invite everyone in attendance to participate in The Underwater, a countywide campaign that’s catalyzing action on sea level rise through elevation-driven public art installations. After receiving their personalized Elevation Marker, participants will have the [...]