Alumni give back to FIU
Left to right: Carlos Castellon, Honors College Dean Lesley A. Northup, Ed Ricardo and Arturo Jordan. |
Arturo Jordan, Carlos Castellon and Ed Ricardo, College of Business Administration alumni and partners at Jordan Castellon Ricardo P.L., an accounting, tax, management consulting and litigation support firm, recently donated $25,000 to establish a scholarship in support of Honors College students who are studying accounting at FIU.
“We remember our days at FIU with great fondness and we are truly delighted to give back to the institution where we launched our careers,” said Carlos Castellon, a member of the Honors College Community Advisory Board.
“This is a wonderful and generous gift from the team at Jordan Castellon Ricardo P.L. – one that will have a direct and significant impact on students,” said Lesley A. Northup, dean of The Honors College. “The ‘FIU Team’ at Jordan Castellon Ricardo P.L. is setting a fine standard for community-university cooperation in producing tomorrow's leaders.”
2007 Panther Pit Tailgates
Get ready to roar as the Golden Panthers spring into action in 2007 to face opponents such as the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Miami Hurricanes, the Maryland Terrapins, the Arkansas Razorbacks and our rivals the FAU Owls.
All FIU Alumni and their families and friends who “Feel the Pride” will gain free entry to our alumni tent – The Panther Pit*.
On game day, for a nominal fee, you will enjoy food and refreshments, free giveaways*, visits from Roary, the FIU mascot, and entertainment from the FIU Marching Band and the FIU Cheerleaders and Dazzlers. There will be music and activities for the kids and adults, so do not miss your opportunity to tailgate blue-and-gold-style.
Panther Pit Tailgates start 2 hours prior to kickoff.
Home Games**
Sept. 8 vs. Maryland
Oct. 6 vs. Troy (Parent & Family Weekend)
Nov. 17 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (Homecoming)
Nov. 24 vs. FAU
Dec. 1 vs. North Texas***
Away Games
Sept. 1 vs. Penn State (Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA)
Sept. 15 vs. University of Miami (Orange Bowl, Miami, FL)
Sept. 22 vs. Kansas***
Sept. 29 vs. Middle Tennessee***
Oct. 20 vs. Louisiana-Monroe***
Oct. 27 vs. Arkansas***
Nov. 3 vs. Arkansas State***
*Alumni Association members will receive their free giveaways in the Alumni Tent.
** The 2007 Football Season Home Games will be played at the Orange Bowl. ***No tailgate scheduled at this time.
Join us on Sept. 1 as we take our Panther Pride to Penn State. The prowl begins two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff. The Panther Pit Tailgate will be located inside of our own private tent on the Outdoor Track just below Beaver Stadium.
Tailgate includes live entertainment, buffet and beverage service, including beer and wine. Cost is $45 per person and RSVP and pre-payment must be received by Wednesday, Aug. 22 to guarantee admittance.
In-state alumni must be season ticket holders in order to receive away game tickets for Penn State. Out-of-state alumni will be able to purchase away game tickets based on availability and will have a limit of four (same as our season ticket holders). You will be able to pick up your tickets on the day of the game at will call, with proper identification. For tickets and information, call the FIU Ticket Office toll free at 1-866-FIU-GAME or 305-348-4263 in Miami-Dade County or visit www.fiusports.com.
For more information about tailgates, call 1-800-FIU-ALUM or 305-348-3334 in Miami-Dade County or visit www.fiualumni.com.
Alumni updates
Juan Gomez ’99 has advanced quickly through the legendary Breakers Palm Beach Resort’s fine dining operations to become a master sommelier overseeing wine operations for the award-winning Flagler Steakhouse restaurant. Gomez, a graduate of the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, is one of five sommeliers at The Breakers Beach and one of three who are now master sommeliers.
Pablo B. Morla '02 recently joined the Tampa office of the firm Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin as an associate. There, Morla’s practice is focused in the areas of premises and products liability, construction, nursing home and professional malpractice. He is active in the Hispanic Bar Association and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity.
Adam Stewart ’03 has been named CEO of Sandals Resorts International at the age of 25. Stewart believes in leading by example, being accountable and showing what he expects without any gray areas. He is a graduate of the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. .
Save the date for your Class of ‘82 Silver Pride Reunion
The Alumni Association invites the Class of 1982 to join us in acknowledging 25 years since graduation. Come home and join your fellow Golden Panthers from the classes of 1972-‘81 for a “totally awesome” time reliving your days at FIU.
Meet with alumni, former professors and friends on Saturday, Oct. 6.
This Silver Pride Reunion promises to be a day filled with surprises. Festivities will include a brunch, Silver Pride Induction and Medallion Presentation, tour of the growing University Park campus, time with your college or school faculty/staff, Panther Pit Tailgate and Football Game vs. Troy at the Orange Bowl.
For more information and pictures of last year’s reunion, visit http://reunion.fiu.edu, call 305-348-3334 or e-mail fiualumnievents@hotmail.com.
Faith@Work Alumni Chapter leadership conference
The chartered Faith@Work Alumni Chapter is a faith-friendly networking, professional development and community service organization.
Chapter members include both alumni and friends of FIU who represent various industries, live and work across the tri-county region of South Florida and share a passion to positively impact the university, its current students and the community.
The Chapter invites everyone to attend “Leadership, Life, & Legacy: The Executive Leadership Conference” on Friday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the GC Ballroom at UP. For more information and early registration rates, visit www.sfleaders.com.
If you are interested in joining the FIU Faith@Work Alumni Chapter, contact John Nardone ’99, chair, at john@trinity.org. The FIU Faith@Work Alumni Chapter is open to all faiths.
YUPA! and Business Alumni Chapters join forces
The Young Urban Professional Alumni (YUPA!), a group created to engage alumni who are under 39 years of age, and the Business Alumni Chapters, which focuses on engaging business alumni, have joined forces to host the Pair-A-Dice Casino Night on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., at the Grove Isle Resort.
YUPA! and the Business Alumni Chapters continue to plan unique and creative events targeted to the university’s young alumni and business population with events such as “Cigars and Cars,” the CEO Breakfast Series, Speed Networking and more.
To get involved with YUPA!, contact Frank Pena ’99, president, at frank@fjpgroup.com. For more information about the Business Alumni Chapters, visit http://cbalumni.fiu.edu.
For more information about the Pair-A-Dice Casino Night, contact Sean Kramer at 305-348-2238 or kramers@fiu.edu.
Get your Panther Gear
Alumni Association members, it is time to “Feel the Pride.”
You can now find a great variety of styles and sizes of Panther Gear at multiple locations throughout South Florida and online, including the Publix store located across from University Park, Aventura Mall (Champs and Lids stores); Broward Mall, Dolphin Mall and Sawgrass Mills (Lids store); and Miami International Mall (Champs store).
If you are an online buyer, Lids.com, the No. 1 destination for online hats featuring all teams, all styles and all brands, recently added two new FIU Golden Panthers hats to its collection. Lids.com is now carrying eight different styles of FIU headwear.
You can find the new items, which come in navy and white, by clicking here.
FootballFanatics.com recently added an FIU store to their site, which you can find by clicking here.
Send in your Class Notes
Help build a strong community of FIU Alumni by sharing your good news with your fellow Golden Panthers by filling out an online Class Notes form. You may also send us your information by fax to 305-348-3636 (Attn: Class Notes).
Send us information on your recent career appointments, awards, hires, promotions, births and marriages.
Electronic photos may be submitted to alumni@fiu.edu in .JPEG or BITMAP formats to appear next to your entry as well. Remember to indicate in the e-mail with which class note the photo should appear, along with the full names and class years of all the individuals who appear in the photo.
Snap and share in Panther Sites
FIU Alumni, remember to demonstrate your Panther Pride when you travel as you snap a picture of yourself and your family and friends wearing an FIU cap or T-shirt, waving an FIU flag or reading a copy of FIU Magazine – you may be chosen to appear in the Panther Sites section of the award-winning publication.
To be considered, send your high resolution (300 dpi) pictures with a complete description to alumni@fiu.edu.
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