December 2014 Member Spotlight

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G.C. Murray FIU Degree: B.A. in Humanities, Honors College Graduation Year: 2008 Lifetime Member since: 2014 Profession: Deputy General Counsel for the Florida Justice Association Why he joined the FIU Alumni Association: I would not trade my college experience at FIU with anyone in the world–from pledging Alpha Phi Alpha, to winning Homecoming King twice, to being an RA, […]

Join us for the United Way Silent & Live Auction on Dec. 12

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FIU United Way Silent & Live Auction Friday, December 12, 2014 Reception & Silent Auction: 5 p.m. Live Auction: 6 p.m. Each year, Florida International University supports the United Way with a silent & live auction, which takes place at the Graham Center at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Guests enjoy a complimentary beverage and hors d’oeuvres […]

Congratulations to Chair Monestime and Vice Chair Bovo

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Dear FIU family, What a special moment for FIU in the Miami-Dade Commission yesterday: For the first time, an FIU alumnus will chair the commission! Jean Monestime, the commissioner representing District 2, was unanimously elected by his peers to lead this important decision-making body. Commissioner Monestime is a 1995 graduate, with a degree in finance. […]

Alumni in Houston host Chapter Kick-Off

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On October 2nd, about 30 FIU graduates living in Houston gathered to network and reminisce on their FIU experience. A group panthers lead by Jean Rivers has been formed to host programs and events for Houston alumni through out the year. Interested in learning more? Contact Houston Chapter President, Jean Rivers by email at jrivers@bafirm.com.

FIU Alumni Association Forges New Partnership to Support Free Enterprise, Entrepreneurship

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An exciting and innovative new free-enterprise oriented educational program is on the way for students and alumni of Florida International University. Job Creators Network (JCN) and FIU are pleased to announce a partnership that will offer important information about free enterprise, entrepreneurship and how government policies impact their development. Job Creators Network was created in 2012 by Home Depot […]

FIUNYC: How Social Media is Changing PR

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The Greater New York Alumni Chapter joined Ninan Chacko, Global Chief Executive Officer of PR Newswire, and Alex de Carvalho, Knight Innovator in Residence for the FIU School of Journalism & Mass Communication, for an evening of conversation on the state of public relations and how social media has influenced it. Listen to an excerpt from […]

November 2014 Member Spotlight

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Christi Fraga FIU Degree: B.A. in Finance Graduation Year: 2010 Lifetime Member since: 2010 Profession: Vice Mayor for the City of Doral and Entrepreneur Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: As a Panther, it’s important to stay in touch with my alma mater. I felt the FIU Alumni Association was the best way to keep me informed […]

Pradere Pride: An FIU Legacy

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Forty-two years ago, the father of Ileana Pradere ’97 established his furniture manufacturing business, Pradere Office Products. Now in the hands of his three daughters, Ileana and her two sisters, Jennifer Pradere MBA ‘14 & Michelle Pradere-Gonzalez ’05, are using what they learned at FIU to carry on what their father worked so greatly for. Despite […]

Register Now for Panther Alumni Week

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We invite you to register as a speaker for Panther Alumni Week (PAW) 2015, FIU’s alumni week of service during which you are invited to return as a guest speaker to inspire our students and share career advice. PAW will give you the opportunity to visit our vibrant campuses, experience today’s FIU and reinvigorate your Panther spirit. You’ll also […]