Fishing Tournament – Alumni News

Reeling in dollars for student scholars

Posted on May 25, 2016 at 12:01 pm.

In 2002, alumni and avid fishermen Jose Perez de Corcho ’93 and Jose Bofill ’90 were looking for a way to give back. They put their heads together and with the support of Totalbank, the FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament & Dock Party was born. What began as a small tournament between friends has since grown, […]

FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament Poster Contest – $500 Scholarship Available

Posted on October 12, 2015 at 1:32 pm.

Written by FIU Alumni Association

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 […]

Announcing the winners of the 13th Annual FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament!

Posted on June 3, 2015 at 1:55 pm.

Written by Guest Author

This year, 25 teams embarked on FIU’s offshore, open water fishing tournament, which directly benefited the Student Alumni Association’s Panther Pride and Legacy scholarships. Anglers set out at the crack of dawn in hopes of reeling in the winning fish and ended their day at the CocoPlum Yacht Club for the official weigh and Dock Party. Catch the tournament […]

Presenting the 2015 Fishing Tournament Paw Wall Sponsors & Prizes

Posted on May 26, 2015 at 12:19 pm.

Written by FIU Alumni Association

The members of the FIU Student Alumni Association are excited to announce the 2015 Fishing Tournament Paw Wall Sponsors and Prizes. The wall will feature numbered Paws, which correspond to different prizes. Guests can contribute a donation to select a Paw, which will win them a mystery prize guaranteed to be valued higher than the […]