August 2015 Member Spotlight

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Peter Dubowsky FIU Degree: B.A. in Political Science Graduation Year: 1989 Lifetime Member since: 1994 Profession: Attorney, Dubowsky Law Office, Chtd. Why he joined the FIU Alumni Association: I have so much gratitude for the opportunities and good times that I enjoyed at FIU back in the 80’s. I am now thousands of miles away in Las Vegas, Nevada, […]

Universities Join Forces to Tackle Urban Water Crises

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With drought conditions putting a strain on resources throughout South Florida, FIU is investigating long-term solutions to water crises as part of a newly launched consortium. The Urban Water Innovation Network (UWIN) is comprised of 14 academic institutions and key partners across the United States. Colorado State University is leading the urban water initiative, which focuses on […]

Historic Shark Census Catches Predators on Camera

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Researchers are embarking on the largest-ever attempt to survey the world’s shark populations. Predators are disappearing from the oceans in alarming numbers with nearly a quarter of shark, ray and skate species threatened with extinction. The lack of comprehensive and up-to-date data on species abundance and distribution is hindering efforts to protect and replenish these ecologically […]

2015 FIU Football Flex Packs Now On-Sale

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FIU Football Flex Packs are now on-sale! The Flex Pack includes ten ticket vouchers that you can redeem in any quantity for any home game this season. Choose which games you want to come out to Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium and how many Panthers fans you want to bring to the cage by […]

Tomorrow: Come Cheer for FIU Baseball

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Come and cheer for your Panthers as they continue to advance in the 2015 Coral Gables Regional NCAA Baseball Championship! Earlier today, your FIU Baseball team won against East Carolina University, 2-0. The Session 5 game begins at 1 p.m., where FIU Baseball will go against either UM or Columbia University (whichever team does not win […]

May 2015 Legislative Update

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This year’s regularly scheduled legislative session came to an end on May 1. As you may have read, the Legislature adjourned without passing a state budget due to the House and Senate’s difference of opinion about Medicaid Expansion under the Affordable Health Care Act. The Florida Constitution requires the Legislature to pass a budget by […]

FIU Baseball Headed to the Coral Gables Regional

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The field of 64 has been announced and the FIU baseball team (29-29) will be heading to the Coral Gables Regional to face top-seeded Miami on Friday, May 29. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN3. This will mark the first meeting between FIU and UM since 2008. FIU will be the No. […]

Coach Turtle Thomas and FIU present The Turtle Thomas Youth Baseball Camp

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This summer is going to be packed with fun, excitement and a commitment from the Turtle Thomas Youth Baseball Camp team to give children the best experience possible on the baseball field! The camp will cover infield, outfield, pitching, catching and, of course, hitting. The campers will be separated by age in order to maximize each campers experience. […]

Florida Universities gather in Houston

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On April 7, Florida universities came together as one huge family! University of Miami, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Florida A&M and Florida International University were present in what turned out to be an amazing event. All these schools have a huge number of alumni living in Houston, TX and it was […]