In a late-breaking development, Carlos Santiago, one of two remaining finalists for the FIU presidency, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position. The Board of Trustees Presidential Search Committee subsequently voted to recommend to the full Board of Trustees (BOT) Mark Rosenberg, former chancellor of the State University [...]
FIU Model United Nations team wins top award at national conference
04/25/2009 By
Representing Denmark at this year’s National Model United Nations Conference, the FIU Model United Nations (MUN) team walked away with the Outstanding Delegation Award, the highest accolade possible. The conference took place April 6-12 in New York City. The FIU team included Michael Alfaro, Anamaria Arias, Ryan Brooks, Ana-Paola Capaldo, [...]
FIYou profile: Madeline Baró
04/24/2009 By
Name: Madeline Baró Hometown: Hialeah, FL Job Title/Department: Assistant Director of Media Relations/Office of Media Relations Campus: University Park In a nutshell: Matchmaker, of sorts. I match people at FIU with interesting stories to tell with reporters, and I match reporters who want to tell interesting stories with people at [...]
MEDIA ADVISORY: FIU to Announce New University President
04/24/2009 By
WHAT: Florida International University Board of Trustees is expected to announce a new president on Saturday. The new president will succeed Modesto A. Maidique, who is stepping down after serving as President of FIU since 1986. WHO: FIU Board of Trustees WHEN: BOT meeting starts at 11:30 Saturday, [...]
Provost withdraws from FIU presidential search to lead Cleveland State University
04/24/2009 By
FIU Provost Ronald Berkman released the following statement regarding the FIU presidential search and Cleveland State University: ”As the Florida International University (FIU) presidential search enters its final phase, I would first like to acknowledge the immense support that I have received as a candidate from all of the deans [...]
Cool cats on campus
04/24/2009 By
Two of Biscayne Bay Campus’ cutest took a little morning break to sit “purrty” and enjoy the view at the end of finals week.
FIU graduates first meteorologist
04/24/2009 By
For Ashley Angel, Florida International University’s first meteorology graduate, choosing to study weather was easy. ”I live in South Florida,” said Angel, 21, an Orlando native who now calls Palm City home. “I’ve lived through many hurricanes.” On Monday, Angel will be the first FIU student to receive a degree [...]
Building a healthier life one step at a time
04/24/2009 By
FIU employees participating in a pilot rewards program designed to encourage a more active, healthier lifestyle have formed Team FIU and will compete in the Florida Collegiate Challenge against FSU and USF, April 29 to May 20. You can follow their progress every step of the way. FIU employees are invited to take the two-question poll at the [...]
‘The Obama administration and the Americas’ panel discussion
04/23/2009 By
FIU’s Latin American and Caribbean Center and The Center for Latin American Studies of the University of Miami will host a May 4 book presentation and panel discussion that will present strategic policy advice from Latin American, European and U.S. experts. “The Obama Administration and the Americas” will feature guest speakers Abraham Lowenthal, [...]
Cramming for finals
04/23/2009 By
Golden Panthers Laura Gonzalez, Jennifer Carrasquilla, Anna Rambaran and Patricia Palenzuela hold a study session for their final exam in chemistry in the Green Library at University Park.
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