Worlds Ahead Tour returns to the city that never sleeps

Written by

The Big Apple Panthers came together once again for the FIU Worlds Ahead Tour in New York City. The venue for the 2016 edition was the Refinery Rooftop, nestled on the top floor and outer-deck of the Refinery Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. This was a truly unique experience, with high-definition flat screens displaying still shots of […]

FIU Alumni Named Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year

Written by

We at FIU play an important role in educating this community’s teachers and educational leaders, laying the foundation for the preparation of the young people in our community for higher education and later the world of work. We’re proud to share with you that Manuel Sanchez from Miami Lakes Middle School, ’94, MS ’95, was […]

How can I improve my credit score?

Written by

An important financial concern that we often hear from clients is, “How can I improve my credit score?” Now, I have to give a quick disclaimer that our company, CameronDowning, is not a credit repair or debt consolidation service. Our goal is to arm you with the education you need to establish a strong financial foundation – this often includes advice on how to […]

Behind the Scenes: Lod Mosaic Installation

Written by

The Installation of Predators and Prey A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel February 10, 2016 – May 15, 2016 In 1996, workmen widening the Jerusalem – Tel Aviv road in Lod (formerly Lydda), Israel, made a startling discovery: signs of a Roman mosaic pavement were found about three feet below the modern ground surface. A rescue excavation was conducted immediately by the […]

Job Crafting: The New Narrative for Your Career

Written by

Today I was listening to one of my favorite NPR podcasts, Hidden Brain, where Shankar Vedantam interviewed Amy Wrzesniewski, professor of Organizational Behavior at Yale University. Episode 25: Dream Jobs, described Amy’s research of job crafting, a method that employees use to bring meaning and purpose to their work. In the podcast, Amy spoke about […]

Good Ideas for Your 2016 HR Best Practices

Written by

Hey FIU alumni! The PEO Group is back at you with a catchy article we came across.   Many people completed this in the first quarter of 2016. If you haven’t or have questions, we are here to help. The PEO Group can broker a PEO for your business that is able to assist in HR functions […]

National security experts discuss global threats

Written by

National security experts from FIU and throughout the Western Hemisphere shared their views on global terrorism, violent extremism and other emerging threats in the region during a day-long conference sponsored by the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center. The first Annual Hemispheric Security Conference brought […]

Program connects students with thought leaders in Miami, D.C.

Written by

FIU kicked off the first year of the Capital Leadership Experience program this March with a cohort of students versed in a range of fields — from STEM education to global communications to policy-making. The program offers participants hands-on leadership, research and professional development experience in both Miami and Washington, D.C. The inaugural group includes both undergraduate […]