From FIU to Pollo Tropical

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FIU alumna Ashley Wojnar ’10 began her education at FIU with the hopes of creating a circle of long lasting friends. Although she grew up in Miami and was deeply ingrained in the community, she wanted to make new connections and expand her network. As a student, she was involved in SGA and also took […]

PARKticipate in the 5k PARK Fest today!

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It’s not often you can say Morgan Freeman sparked a life-changing epiphany. But that’s exactly what happened for Marly Quincoces ’06, MS ’08. Well…sort of. “Marly Q.”, as she is affectionately known, has always had the inclination to give back to her community. As a student, she founded FIU’s Relay For Life and expressed during […]

Sign up for the MEN’S FITNESS City Challenge Obstacle Race today!

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City Challenge Race is the fastest growing urban obstacle race series in the country. With events in New Jersey, New York and Miami, City Challenge is uniting communities by encouraging active and healthy lifestyles through mental and physical challenges. On October 4, the MEN’S FITNESS City Challenge Race is coming to Miami and it will […]

10 Things I’ve learned from my interns

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Internships are a great way for students to get hands on experience in their industry, network with professionals and learn valuable professional lessons that can’t always be taught in the classroom. But this learning isn’t always one sided. I’ve learned as much from my interns as I have (hopefully) taught them. You are not just […]

What’s sex got to do with it? FIU Ph.D. candidate examines the relationship between sexual functioning and fitness

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Photos and Interview by Julie Natter ’04, MA ’09, 10 Lia Jiannine, FIU PhD candidate and Assistant Director of FIU Fitness Program, has examined sexual functioning and fitness in order to improve individual health and wellness.  Many who have taken her exercise classes know first-hand how passionate she is about fitness.  As Assistant Director of […]

Confessions from Mid-Professionals

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There are some things you just don’t learn in college. And by some, I mean many. People give you advice about what to expect when you enter (wait for it…) the workforce! These pieces of advice could be invaluable, but either we are not ready to hear it, don’t retain it, can’t relate to it, […]

Thirteen alumni to be honored as Legacy magazine’s leaders of tomorrow

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Thirteen FIU graduates have the distinct honor of being among Legacy magazine’s 2015 40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. These honorees were nominated by their peers, then carefully chosen by a selection committee comprised of 40 under 40 alumni. These individuals were chosen for having made a significant impact not only in their professional […]

Why Saturday Morning is the new Thursday Night

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So. Many. Events. Networking nights. Meet ups. Luncheons. Workshops. Conferences. Speakers. Panels. Happy Hours. I find myself in a constant state of which ones to attend, which ones to promote and share on social media, and when to host my own events for my job. And they are all on weeknights. Great. I don’t know […]

Let your involvement open doors

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Get involved. Luis Masieri ’13 can’t stress its importance enough. With his active involvement at FIU, Luis was able to network, leave his mark on our university and open up doors that affected his future for the better. As a student, Luis was a member of the Honors College and later became a Student Ambassador for the FIU Student Alumni […]

You Are Generous. Give Creatively.

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As a financial advisor I am privileged to work with many wonderful and generous people who want to leave a legacy – to leave money behind which will continue to accomplish the good works the donor did during his or her lifetime. Often we see or hear the names of prominent donors – sponsors of […]