Alumnus R.M. Drake Goes from Sidewalk Poetry to Bestseller

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Robert Macias was looking over the food options in the Miami Coral Park Senior High cafeteria one day when he felt a sharp pain. Someone had flicked his ear. The underclassman swung around to eyeball the tormentor, but the kids in line were stone-faced. So he turned back to the steaming lunch options. Flick. Again […]

Victoria Gitman ’96 in conversation with PAMM Curator Rene Morales

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On Thursday, February 26, we invite you to enjoy Art Talk: Victoria Gitman in Conversation with PAMM Curator René Morales. In conjunction with the opening of Victoria Gitman: Desiring Eye, the artist will discuss her work with PAMM Curator René Morales. Free with museum admission. Space is limited (first come, first seated). Victoria Gitman was born in […]

The Luxury Marketing Council event reviews upcoming trends

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On January 15th, the FIU Alumni Association partnered with the Luxury Marketing Council to host the “2015 – The Year to Come” panel discussion at the Strand Hotel in New York City. The panel was composed of top management executives from Sotheby’s International Realty, Elite Traveler, Ernst & Young, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shullman Research Center […]

2015 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge

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Entering the challenge can give you valuable media coverage in The Miami Herald as well as exposure to possible investors for your business. Eligibility Current FIU student or alumni Currently living in South Florida For-profit business ideas only A business idea or established business in operation for 2 years or less At least one of […]

An Introduction to Specialty Coffee

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Miami is a revolutionary city, always on the forefront of fashion, design, art and music.  We are constantly trying to stay on top of current trends and thinking out of the box to create new ones. Yet for some reason this sort of tendency hasn’t translated to the city’s coffee offerings. Having such a diverse […]

February 2015 Member Spotlight

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Janet Lopez FIU Degree: B.A. in International Relations Graduation Year: 2014 Member since: 2014 Profession: Graduate Student at Tulane University Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: I joined the FIU Alumni Association to stay connected to my alma mater in various ways. I love seeing how the University continues to grow through the support of alumni […]

We invite you to review the 2013-2014 FIU Foundation, Inc. Annual Report

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We continue to be grateful for the incredible generosity of our donors who invested more than $52 million in critical support for initiatives such as scholarships, faculty support, athletics, and so much more. You – our donors, friends, faculty and staff – have made us stronger and better. Your support is essential to our collective […]

Central Florida Alumni: Volunteers Needed this May

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The University of South Florida is proud to be the host of the 2015 NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships, being held May 22-27 (Women’s) and May 29-June 3 (Men’s). The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida is the host course for both championships. When a University hosts an NCAA event, the participation of volunteers […]

A Jersey Boy’s Love Letter To South Florida

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Dear South Florida, Originally from the shadows of NYC on the industrial northeast edge of New Jersey, when I first washed up on the shores of your young region, I was a young teenager. I was an ambitious lad with a chip on my shoulder. You were an ambitious region with a chip of your […]

Venue Change for Colombia Event: Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the venue for the Worlds Ahead Tour Colombia reception has been changed to: Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia Carreras 13 #85-80 Bogota, Cundinamarca The event will still take place on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. Guests should no longer plan to arrive at the Mansión Francesa. Please note, drinks will be […]