Alumni Flashback to the 90’s at the Silver Pride 25 Year Reunion

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Each homecoming week, the FIU Alumni Association celebrates graduates from the past 25 years during the Silver Pride Reunion. On Friday, October 23, seven alumni were inducted from the class of 1990 and past classes. Over 60 alumni and guests were in attendance to enjoy this special occasion. This year, in celebration of the first class of the […]

FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament Poster Contest – $500 Scholarship Available

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To help commemorate the 14th Annual FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament, the FIU Alumni Association is asking student artists to create unique and original artwork inspired by FIU and the fishing community. One winner will receive a $500 scholarship, to be awarded at the dock party and for the Fall 2016 semester.  Suggested Theme & Style Guidelines We’re looking […]

Enter for a chance to win two free club seat tickets to the FIU vs. UTEP football game

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Update your contact information and enter promo code “UTEP” for your chance to win two (2) club level seats for the FIU vs. UTEP football game this Saturday, October 10 at 12 p.m. Each club ticket holder will receive a meal voucher for redemption at the game. Your voucher and club seat wristband can be picked […]

2nd Annual Black Professionals Summit a huge success at FIU

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Over 200 professionals and students attended the 2nd Annual Black Professionals Summit held on Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at Florida International University, making it another successful year of learning, networking and engagement. On Saturday, September 12th, 2015, over 200 professionals and student attended the 2nd Annual Black Professionals Summit held at Florida International University, Biscayne […]

Hospitality Alumnus Gives Students Insight on Opening a Restaurant

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Andreas Schreiner ’00 came back to where it all started. The Chaplin School alumnus is the founding partner of the Pubbelly Restaurant Group. He spoke with hospitality students on September 14 as part of the School’s first alumni talk of the semester. The restaurant and hotel expert not only offered a look back at his […]

Gaston Rossato ’08: Always in the Driver’s Seat

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Growing up in Miami, Gaston Rossato ‘08 was surrounded by family and business. From Argentinian and Italian decent, his close-knit family emigrated from Argentina to Miami in the early 80’s and in no time, the family and business were growing in size. Gaston observed his entrepreneurial father build a successful career in the automotive industry. […]

Soledad O’Brien selects FIU to kick off Latino in America tour

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As the No. 1 university in the nation for awarding bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Hispanic students, it’s fitting that award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien will kick off her national tour, I Am Latino in America, at FIU’s Graham Center ballrooms Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. “I am pleased to kick off our tour at FIU with a […]

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 […]