Get involved in the Women’s Center Mentoring Program

“I had no idea that having a mentor could be such a rewarding and fun experience,” said Khela Stanley, a senior art major at the close of the 2006-’07 program.

The Women’s Center Mentoring Program matches FIU women students such as Stanley with an alumna, faculty/staff community member who serves as her mentor for the academic year.

The 2006-’07 program supported 96 women as they engaged in a relationship based on sharing experience, goal-setting and personal and professional development opportunities.

If you are interested in being involved in the Women’s Center Mentoring Program, contact the Center’s Associate Director Suzanne Onorato at onoratos@fiu.edu or graduate assistant Raquel Wright at rwrig001@fiu.edu.

Alumni updates

Elaine L. Andrews BFA ‘87 is part of an exhibition that will be on view through Nov. 30, at the Blue Hill Art and Cultural Center in Pearl River, N.Y. Andrews’ large-scale work “Reflections in Motion/Galaxy” was created at FIU while she was working toward her BFA degree. The work consists of nine watercolor paintings, which reflect nine images of the galaxy.

Alumni are invited to "Subversive Cabaret"

Alumni and friends are invited to the special FIU Dance fall performance of “Octavio Campos in Subversive Cabaret” on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 8:30 p.m., in VH-100 at University Park.

Tickets are currently on sale and will be available at the door. For more information, call 305-348-0496.

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.

For more information about tailgates, call 1-800-FIU-ALUM or 305-348-3334 in Miami-Dade County or visit www.fiualumni.com.

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.