I’ve been to several conference workshops over the years where the presenter at the head of the room uses the adage, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Usually, it’s used to describe the power of teamwork or group accomplishments. When we work together, we will all benefit from the elevation. Well, I put my own […]
Chief Alumni Officer’s Corner: September 2021
WOW. That was my reaction to the first day of classes at FIU. I’d been warned that parking spaces would vanish quickly – and they did. I was also told that the Graham Center would be packed – and it was. Wow. So many students. So much energy and excitement. FIU. Three letters that pack […]
Chief Alumni Officer’s Corner: August 2021
Greetings, Panthers! Seven months ago, to the day, I began my journey at FIU. I packed up the moving truck amid 23 inches of fresh snow in Cleveland, Ohio, and journeyed on down to Miami. As I write this, I think of the theme song from the ’70s sitcom “The Jeffersons.” The song began with, […]