February 2015 Member Spotlight

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Janet Lopez FIU Degree: B.A. in International Relations Graduation Year: 2014 Member since: 2014 Profession: Graduate Student at Tulane University Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: I joined the FIU Alumni Association to stay connected to my alma mater in various ways. I love seeing how the University continues to grow through the support of alumni […]

We invite you to review the 2013-2014 FIU Foundation, Inc. Annual Report

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We continue to be grateful for the incredible generosity of our donors who invested more than $52 million in critical support for initiatives such as scholarships, faculty support, athletics, and so much more. You – our donors, friends, faculty and staff – have made us stronger and better. Your support is essential to our collective […]

Central Florida Alumni: Volunteers Needed this May

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The University of South Florida is proud to be the host of the 2015 NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships, being held May 22-27 (Women’s) and May 29-June 3 (Men’s). The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida is the host course for both championships. When a University hosts an NCAA event, the participation of volunteers […]

Venue Change for Colombia Event: Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the venue for the Worlds Ahead Tour Colombia reception has been changed to: Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia Carreras 13 #85-80 Bogota, Cundinamarca The event will still take place on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. Guests should no longer plan to arrive at the Mansión Francesa. Please note, drinks will be […]

Alumni Association Members Receive Discount for Upcoming FIU Theatre Performance

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Join Us For Opening Night: Alumni Association Members Receive Discount On Friday, January 23rd, the opening night of Six Characters in Search of an Author, Alumni Association members receive a discounted rate of $10, and there will be a pre-show reception at 7:00pm. General admission tickets are $15. Take advantage of this special offer while enjoying one […]

STANLEY Security TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program

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Our school has been nominated to win up to $200,000 in the STANLEY Security Together for Safer Schools Grant Program. The grant will be used towards access control, video cameras, emergency communications, or improving safety and security on campus through other security products or services. What do we need to do to win? From January […]

Alumna Helena Ramirez named one of Forbes 30 Under 30

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Helena Ramirez, 26 Eastern Coalitions Coordinator, LIBRE Initiative Puerto Rico native coordinates with entrepreneurs, churches and women in the Hispanic community for Koch-affiliated conservative group. She was the inaugural chair of She Should Run’s Frontrunners, encouraging more women to run for public office, and helped with first GOP Hispanic digital outreach strategy in the 2012 […]

January 2015 Member Spotlight

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Jean Rivers FIU Degree: B.A. in Philosophy Graduation Year: 2004 Member since: 2012 Profession: E-Discovery Specialist at Berg & Androphy and Author Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: I joined the FIU Alumni Association because I love FIU and everything that it stands for and I want to be part of its continued growth and future success. […]

Optimize Your Job Search with FIU Alumni Career Services

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For the first time ever, FIU Alumni Career Services is proud to invite you to a day of networking, connecting, and learning best practices in job searching. Through this interactive workshop, participants will create their personal, digital brand, understand how to connect with professionals in their targeted industry, and optimize social media for job search success. […]

Jan. 15: Effects of Everglades Restoration on Sea Level Rise Resilience in Urban Miami

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Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Thursday, January 15, 2015 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM “Effects of Everglades Restoration on Sea Level Rise Resilience in Urban Miami” moderated by Evelyn Gaiser, PhD, Professor of Biology, FIU Dr. Evelyn Gaiser is a professor of Biological Sciences and Interim Executive Director of the […]