April 2015 Member Spotlight

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Franklin McCune FIU Degrees: B.S. and M.S. in Education Graduation Years: 2005 and 2008 Lifetime Member since: 2009 Profession: Senior Manager of Civic Engagement at City Year Why he joined the FIU Alumni Association: As a Golden Panther, it is my duty to give back and be involved with my school. We are all one big #GoldenPantherNation. […]

Reliving FIU’s history

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If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how FIU’s first buildings got their diverse names, FIU alumna Dr. Diane Spurlock ’75 has your answer. Actually, she was directly involved in the process as the chair of a student committee that was established to serve as the official liaison between the FIU administration and the student body. […]

Torch Awards Gala benefits student scholarships and alumni center

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In addition to paying tribute to our outstanding alumni, the 14th Annual Torch Awards Gala will support FIU’s First Generation Scholarship Fund and the Alumni Center Building Fund, which will serve as a central gathering space for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. More than 50% of FIU undergraduate students will be the first generation in […]

From FIU to Google

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Hector Mujica ’11 is very familiar with leaving his comfort zone. In fact, as Google’s Social Responsibility Strategist & Policy Lead for U.S. Hispanic Community Outreach, Mujica thinks it is vital for one’s success and self-growth. Had he stayed within comfortable confines, Mujica might have not done public policy work for a Congresswoman, worked at […]

Young Alumni Make Connections

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On Thursday, February 26, the FIU Young Alumni Council hosted their first event of 2015 at Lexus of North Miami. Graduates gathered over some great food and music to catch up, share their experiences and build valuable connections to keep pushing their careers forward. Alumnus Joaklin Raphael ’09 mentioned, “It’s great to reconnect with other young […]

March 2015 Member Spotlight

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Betty Perry FIU Degree: B.S. in Nursing Graduation Year: 1974 Lifetime Member since: 1978 Profession: Founding First Lady of Florida International University Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: Part of my DNA. Keeping in touch! What does FIU mean to her: Chuck and I moved to Miami in 1969 when FIU was but a gleam in our eyes. […]

Thomas Jelke to be recognized by Florida International University with Distinguished Alumni Award

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The Florida International University Alumni Association will be presenting Thomas Jelke, Ph.D. ’90 with a Distinguished Alumni award during FIU’s fourteenth annual Torch Awards Charity Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2015. This award recognizes alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the university through their notable record of service and achievement in a particular […]

Jesus Vazquez to be recognized by Florida International University with Distinguished Alumni Award

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The Florida International University Alumni Association will be honoring Jesus Vazquez ’85 with a Distinguished Alumni award during FIU’s fourteenth annual Torch Awards Charity Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2015. This award recognizes alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the university through their notable record of service and achievement in a particular discipline, […]

Robert Scavone Jr. to be recognized by Florida International University with Distinguished Alumni Award

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The Florida International University Alumni Association will be presenting Robert Scavone Jr., J.D. ’12 with a Distinguished Alumni award during FIU’s fourteenth annual Torch Awards Charity Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2015. This award recognizes alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the university through their notable record of service and achievement in a […]