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July 2008
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, July 26, 2008
   
Event:
  Alumni Zumba Party
   
Time:
 

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

   
Location:
  Westin Colonnade Coral Gables
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL. 33134
   
Details:
 

Spice up your routine this summer with the high-intensity, Latin-inspired dance moves of Zumba! With three instructors, a DJ and live drummer, this is an aerobic workout like no other! Hour and a half class will feature Greta Moncayo with additional guest appearances throughout the event. Space is limited so be sure to contact the alumni office in order to reserve your spot. $7 for Alumni Association Members* and $10 for Non-members and guests. To learn more about Zumba visit www.zumba.com.

*Members must RSVP by 5 p.m. on Thursday July 24 or present alumni card at the door in order to receive the discounted rate.

   
Contact:
  Vanessa Baldomero, Assistant Director at 305-348-1613
         
   
Date:
  Thursday, July 31, 2008
   
Event:
  Preferred Care Partners Alumni Day
   
Time:
 

9:00am-11:00am

   
Location:
  Dadeland Marriot
   
Contact:
  Sylvia Pozo at 305-348-3595
         
 
August 2008
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, August 16, 2008
   
Event:
  End of Summer Education Celebration
   
Time:
 

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

   
Location:
  9200 SW 107 Avenue
   
Contact:
  RSVP to Marcel Monnar at MMonnar@oneononelearning.com
   
Details:
 

Fun day for kids, family, and friends. Local community information and resources will be available including:

  • Helping your child master the FCAT and the SAT (Standford Acheivement test).
  • Effective ways to communicate with your child's teacher
  • Painless homework tips and organizing your child for success.

What to do if your child requires special help:

  • Learn about the referral process, what you can expect. What programs are available?
  • Talk to professionals in the field: School Psychologists, Speech Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
  • Where to go outside the public school system
  • Programs that help you at low or no cost.
  • Helping you ESOL child even if you don't speak English.

We will also have representatives from Miami Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Trust, and other education related resources. There will be food and fun activities for children. Bring family and friends.

RSVP: 305-348-3334 or fiualumnievents@hotmail.com

         
   
Date:
  Thursday, August 21, 2008
   
Event:
  FIU Alumni Night at Compass Office
   
Time:
 

6:30pm - 8:30pm

   
Location:
  3320 Enterprise Way
Miramar, Fl 33025
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez, Coordinator at 305-348-1009 or alumni@fiu.edu
   
Details:
  A free social networking gathering for FIU alumni living in the Broward County area.
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, August 27, 2008
   
Event:
  FIU Alumni Day
   
Time:
 

6:00pm - 8:00pm

   
Location:
  Frost Art Museum
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez at 305-348-1009
         
   
Date:
  Thursday, August 28, 2008
   
Event:
  Trail of the Torch sponsored by the Student Alumni Association & SGA
   
Time:
 

7:00 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus Housing Quads
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu.
         
   
Date:
  Friday, August 29, 2008
   
Event:
  FIU Young Alumni Labor Day Cruise
   
Time:
 

3 Night Bahamas Cruise on Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas

   
Location:
  Happy Holidays Travel
8160 SW 24th St
Miami, FL 33155
305.267.4004
   
Contact:
  Vanessa Baldomero, Assistant Director at 305-348-1613
   
Details:
 

$404.85 p/p- Inside Stateroom*
$439.85- Ocean View Stateroom*

*Rates available for triples and quads: Rate includes: Port charges and taxes

Private “Welcome Aboard” Cocktail Party Book today! at Happy Holidays Travel 8160 SW 24th St Miami, FL 33155 305.267.4004

  • Friday, August 29 - Depart Miami at 4:30pm
  • Saturday, August 30 - CocoCay Bahamas at 8:00 am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday, August 31 - Nassau Bahamas at 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Monday, September 1 - Return Miami at 7:00 am

Click here to register

         
   
Date:
  Saturday, August 30, 2008
   
Event:
  Panther Pit Away Football Tailgate (FIU vs. Kansas Jayhawks)
   
Time:
 

Tailgate starts two hours prior to kick-off

   
Location:
  TBD
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez, Coordinator at 305-348-1009 or alumni@fiu.edu
         
 
September 2008
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, September 20, 2008
   
Event:
  Panther Pit Football Tailgate (FIU vs. South Florida)
   
Time:
 

Tailgate 5:00pm/kick off at 7:00pm

   
Location:
  Outside of football stadium in tent, University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez, Special Events Coordinator at 305-348-1009 or fiualumnievents@hotmail.com
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, September 24, 2008
   
Event:
  SAA General Meeting
   
Time:
 

5:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus, GC 140
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu.
         
 
October 2008
         
   
Date:
  Tuesday, October 7, 2008
   
Event:
  SAA Ultimate Money Skills Presentation
   
Time:
 

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus, GC 243
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu.
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, October 8, 2008
   
Event:
  Football Pep Rally sponsored by the Student Alumni Association & FIU Athletics
   
Time:
 

12noon - 2:00 p.m.

   
Location:
  The Pit University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu.
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, October 11, 2008
   
Event:
  Panther Pit Football Tailgate (FIU vs. Middle Tennessee)
   
Time:
 

Tailgate 5:00pm/kick off at 7:00pm

   
Location:
  Outside of football stadium in tent, University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez, Special Events Coordinator at 305-348-1009 or fiualumnievents@hotmail.com
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, October 29, 2008
   
Event:
  SAA General Meeting
   
Time:
 

5:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus, GC 140
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, October 29, 2008
   
Event:
  Ghost Tour sponsored by the Student Alumni Association & SGA
   
Time:
 

8:00 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu
         
   
Date:
  Thursday, October 30, 2008
   
Event:
  Alumni Career Fair: Panthers for Hire
   
Time:
 

11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus Ballrooms
   
Contact:
  Vanessa Baldomero, Assistant Director at 305-348-1613 or alumni@fiu.edu
         
 
November 2008
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, November 6 – 8, 2008
   
Event:
  Parent & Family Weekend FIU HOMECOMING
   
Time:
 

TBD

   
Location:
  University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Ana Cuba de la Fe at 305-348-6414
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, November 8, 2008
   
Event:
  Silver Pride Reunion (1972-1983) FIU HOMECOMING
   
Time:
 

11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez at 305-348-1009 or alumni@fiu.edu.
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, November 8, 2008
   
Event:
  Homecoming Panther Pit Football Tailgate (FIU vs. Arkansas State)
   
Time:
 

Tailgate 5:00pm/kick off at 7:00pm

   
Location:
  Outside of football stadium in tent, University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez, Special Events Coordinator at 305-348-1009 or fiualumnievents@hotmail.com
         
   
Date:
  Tuesday, November 18, 2008
   
Event:
  FIU Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
   
Time:
 

6:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum (next to MARC Bldg.)
   
Contact:
  Alina Alfonso at 305-348-3334 or alfonsas@fiu.edu.
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, November 19, 2008
   
Event:
  SAA General Meeting
   
Time:
 

5:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus, GC 140
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, November 22, 2008
   
Event:
  Panther Pit Football Tailgate (FIU vs. Louisiana Monroe)
   
Time:
 

Tailgate 5:00pm/kick off at 7:00pm

   
Location:
  Outside of football stadium in tent, University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez, Special Events Coordinator at 305-348-1009 or fiualumnievents@hotmail.com
         
 
December 2008
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, December 6, 2008
   
Event:
  Panther Pit Football Tailgate (FIU vs. Western Kentucky)
   
Time:
 

Tailgate 5:00pm/kick off at 7:00pm

   
Location:
  Outside of football stadium in tent, University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez, Special Events Coordinator at 305-348-1009 or fiualumnievents@hotmail.com
         
 
January 2009
         
   
Date:
  Tuesday, January 20, 2009
   
Event:
  FIU Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
   
Time:
 

6:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  MARC International Pavilion
   
Contact:
  Alina Alfonso at 305-348-3334 or alfonsas@fiu.edu
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, January 28, 2009
   
Event:
  SAA General Meeting
   
Time:
 

5:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus, GC 140
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu
         
 
February 2009
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, February 25, 2009
   
Event:
  SAA General Meeting
   
Time:
 

5:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus, GC 140
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu
         
   
Date:
  Saturday, February 28, 2009
   
Event:
  8th Annual Torch Awards Gala
   
Time:
 

6:00pm - 11:00pm

   
Location:
  Graham Center Ballrooms – University Park Campus
   
Contact:
  Stephanie Martinez at 305-348-1009 or fiualumnievents@hotmail.com
         
 
March 2009
         
   
Date:
  Tuesday, March 17, 2009
   
Event:
  FIU Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
   
Time:
 

6:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  MARC International Pavilion
   
Contact:
  Alina Alfonso at 305-348-3334 or alfonsas@fiu.edu.
         
 
April 2009
         
   
Date:
  Wednesday, April 1, 2009
   
Event:
  SAA General Meeting
   
Time:
 

5:30 p.m.

   
Location:
  University Park Campus, GC 140
   
Contact:
  Dianne Cordova, Assistant Director at 305-348-9050 or alumni@fiu.edu
         




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