Death and Taxes: Planning for the Inevitable

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Now that tax season is officially over, it’s time to turn our attention to planning for the only other certainty of life. More than 100M people already have a legal will. Another 120M do not. If you’re in the group who has been putting this off for way too long, you may be surprised to […]

Upcoming PAMM Events

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The FIU Alumni Association is proud to partner with the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and offer FIU alumni a brand new discount. FIU alumni can receive the PAMM member rate on all programming listed below. PAMM Studio Programs Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers innovative studio programs exploring contemporary issues in art and the creative making […]

FIU Alumni can see Kevin Hart in style!

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The FIU Alumni Association has partnered with the American Airlines Arena to offer premium seating exclusively to FIU alumni. This offer is valid only for the 10:30 p.m. show on May 9, 2015. Choose to purchase a suite with your friends or Lower Level Seats in rows 4-11! The earlier you order, the lower your row. […]

14th Annual Torch Awards Gala breaks attendance record

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With over 800 people in attendance this year, the 14th Annual Torch Awards Gala broke a university record. “We know you could’ve been at Ultra, but you’re here. This is our Ultra,” President Mark B. Rosenberg told alumni and guests during his keynote address at dinner. The Torch Awards, hosted by the Alumni Association and held at the Fontainebleau […]

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. […]

PSA: Stop putting your mailing address on your resume

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It has come to my attention that there is no need to put your physical mailing address on your resume. You are applying for jobs, networking, and interviewing. Potential employers aren’t going to physically mail you anything at this stage of the game. Plus, if you’re applying in the tech/digital space, you don’t want to […]

The Frost Art Museum Presents Aesthetics & Values 2015 Exhibition: An Art Exhibit Curated Entirely By FIU Honors College Students

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Pictured: Multiplication of Erzule, Edouard Duval-Carrié, 2010, video April 15th – May 10th, 2015 Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 6-9 p.m. The Honors College at Florida International University’s (FIU) annual art exhibition titled ‘Aesthetics & Values’ (A&V) will proudly hold this year’s exhibition at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. This year’s show will […]

Vulnerability and Ego in Your Job Search

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I quit my job last August. I was unhappy. I was stressed. I got asthma. It wasn’t worth it. I walked away. I found myself job searching, without a safety net. Without knowing where to go. I turned to LinkedIn, where I reconnected and reengaged with my network. I met with 40 people in 3 […]

Start-up City Miami

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Calling all FIU Alumni: Start-Up City: Miami, March 30 On March 30, The Atlantic and CityLab, along with our partners at the Knight Foundation, will take over the New World Center for the third annual Start-Up City: Miami – and we want YOU to join us.  We’re gathering the creative minds behind tomorrow¹s biggest start-up innovations and trends for a full day of groundbreaking ideas– […]