The Sundial is a gift from the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Take time to pass by the Sundial on the way to your next exam as it is said that rubbing one of the turtles' heads will give you luck.
Attend the battle for the Victory Bell with Miami against University of Cincinnati. The rivalry dates back to 1888. The Miami-Cincinnati series ranks fifth on the list of most-played rivalries.
Sleep outside in a tent waiting for a seat for the Miami-Michigan rivalry game or have pizza delivered while waiting in line with friends inside the Goggin waiting for the Notre Dame rivalry game.
Make sure you try one of Bell Tower's smoothies or make your own Belgian waffle at brunch.
Inscribed on the Seal is Prodesse Quam Conspici or "To accomplish without being conspicuous." Legend says that students who step on the Seal are doomed to fail their next exam. Watch your step!
The memorial pays tribute to the 800 students who trained in Oxford before travelling to Mississippi to build community centers and encourage voter registration among African Americans.
Formerly known as the Western College for Women, which operated for more than 100 years, Western Campus is home to Peabody Hall, which is said to be haunted by Helen Peabody.
Western Pond, commonly known as Swan Pond, has been home to two swans for as long as anyone can remember.
The Arthur F. Conrad Formal Gardens are the final resting place of Miami's first president, Dr. Robert Bishop, and often play host to outdoor ceremonies. This is a great place to have a picnic.
For more than 150 years, Slant Walk has been the main artery of campus. Today, Slant Walk is a vital path for students, connecting many classrooms, residence halls and uptown Oxford.
There are few more familiar scenes on Miami's campus than the view of MacCracken Hall from the Tri-Delt Sundial. Be sure to gather here with your friends and take a photo.
The most well known of Miami superstitions is the kiss under Upham Arch. If a couple kisses under the Arch at midnight, they are destined to get married and become a Miami Merger.
The Verlin L. Pulley Carillon consists of 50 cast bronze bells which offer a range of four octaves. A console located in the base of the tower controls the bells, playing golden oldies and pop hits!
Tuffy's Place, known for its toasted rolls, opened in 1929 and became a popular campus hangout. Tuffy's closed in 1973 but the famous Toasted Roll tradition can still be enjoyed in Shriver Center.
Kumler Chapel is tucked into the quiet woods of Western Campus. It was completed in 1918 and is modeled after a Romanesque church located in France. Kumler Chapel hosts weddings nearly every weekend.
King is Miami's main library. There are study rooms, hundreds of computers, the Howe Writing Center and the Center for Information Management. Grab some coffee at King Cafe too!
Whether you want to play basketball, work out, or swim, the Rec Center is the place to be. Grab a friend and hit the gym.
Miami's theatre department puts on several shows throughout the year. Whether hosted in Studio 88 or Gates-Abegglen Theatre, don't miss out on an evening of entertainment put on by Miamians.
The Redhawks' men's and women's teams play at the highest level of college basketball and volleyball. Show your school spirit by cheering on the Redhawks!
On March 24, 2002, the Miami baseball team opened a new chapter in its history when it opened up its new ballpark, Stanley G. McKie Field at Joseph P. Hayden Jr. Park against Purdue.
Located between Yager Stadium and Millett Hall, the Miami Softball Stadium ranks as one of the finest softball facilities in the nation with room for more than 500 spectators.
Swim meets are held at the Aquatic Center, which provides an exhilarating atmopshere for the RedHawks, who are perennial contenders for the Mid-American Conference championship.
Bring a frisbee to toss, your notebook to study or a towel to lay out on. There is plenty of fun in the quad on a sunny fall or spring afternoon!
Every year, Miami puts together an impressive series of speakers and lecture on a variety of topics. Lectures vary in topic from politics to societal issues, to athletics, to music.
Get away from it all and spend a day or night at Hueston Woods. Round up a group of friends and enjoy a variety of activities that include horseback riding, relaxing at the beach and more.
This National Historic Landmark is located near the heart of campus. McGuffey Museum is the former home of William Holmes McGuffey, former Miami professor and author of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers.
The hill behind Murstein is ideal for an afternoon of wintry fun. Students have been sledding this vaunted slope down in Peffer Park for decades. Don't forget your dining hall tray!
This historic bridge has been home to blanket parties for generations. Take a stroll across its planked span and notice the carvings of Miamians - some of which date back 80 years.
One of Miami's most unique traditions is the naming of off-campus houses. The names are usually a play off of the location of the house.
