May 2014 Member Spotlight

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Joy Wallace FIU Degree: B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management Graduation Year: 1981 Lifetime Member since: 2005 Profession: President and CEO of A Joy Wallace Catering Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: FIU is a fantastic school, which has grown tremendously over the years. I am so proud to be a part of that […]

DC Reception Honoring Katherine Vargas

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The FIUinDC Alumni Chapter hosted a spring reception honoring Katherine Vargas, a DC resident and recipient of the Torch 2014 Charles E. Perry Young Alumni Visionary Award during the 2014. As Director of Hispanic Media for the White House, Vargas acts as spokesperson for Hispanics across the country, voicing concerns for laws and policies. Vargas […]

Don’t miss the Statewide Job Fair on May 8

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Hey Panthers! Don’t forget the LAST Career Fair of the 2013 – 2014 Academic year will take place on Thursday, May 8th from 10:00am – 3:00pm in Orlando, FL at the University of Central Florida! If you would like to attend, but do not have transportation, the Career Services Office is providing bus service to […]

Arizona Family BBQ Recap

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One of our best events to date! Thank you to Roger for his warm hospitality and to Canute for his mastery of “La Caja China.” A lively mix of graduates ranging from 1976 to 2012 renewed friendships and met new additions to our ever growing group of Arizona Panthers and their families. In addition to […]

Join us for Ruth Hamilton’s Retirement Celebration

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My time as a student at FIU was filled with numerous memorable experiences. Some of my favorite times include cheering on FIU in the Graham Center Pit or spending a late Thursday night hanging out at what was then Gracie’s Grill. Although I look fondly back at those memories, I hold most dear the people […]

FIU Alumni Receive 20% Discount on Leadership Program in Fort Myers, FL

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LFC E.L.I.T.E.S, the global education and training partnership between Liverpool Football Club and 2013 Queen’s Award for Enterprise winner London School of Business & Finance, are bringing the innovative Management & Leadership Program to Fenway South training and development facility in Florida in May 2014. The five day CPD accredited LFC E.L.I.T.E.S Management & Leadership Programme has […]

Panther Care Advantage Program

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FIU Health is pleased to offer the Panther Care Advantage Program, an affinity program designed specifically for FIU alumni and their families. The program facilitates expedited access to world class healthcare in South Florida and convenient patient care at our on-campus Faculty Group Practice location, in addition to other benefits. Benefits to members Same day appointments for […]

Do you have or know of a child between the ages of 5 and 12 with ADHD?

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Enrollment is now open for the award-winning Summer Treatment Program at FIU’s Center for Children and Families (CCF). The program offers treatment for children with ADHD and other behavioral challenges in pre-kindergarten, children entering grades K-5. Additionally, the Healthy Lifestyle Intervention Summer Treatment Program serves children between 4 and 6 years of age who are […]

April 2014 Member Spotlight

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Daniel Espinosa FIU Degree: B.S. in Journalism and Mass Communication Graduation Year: 2013 Member since: 2013 Profession: Corporate Marketing Coordinator, Simply Healthcare Plans Why he joined the FIU Alumni Association: I joined the Alumni Association so I could give back to the FIU community. I decided to become more involved when I learned that there […]