$1-per-student campaign to aid Haiti’s recovery

WHAT: Florida International University’s student leaders are launching a campaign on Haitian Flag Day to raise money for ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. The goal is to raise one dollar per student – about $40,000. Columbus Networks, a telecommunications services provider, will match up to $25,000 of the student contributions.
Contributions can be made at the FIU bookstores on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC) or Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) or at the Recreation Center on MMC. No purchase is necessary. FIU faculty and staff also can contribute to help the students accomplish their goal.
The student campaign is part of FIU’s long-term commitment to Haiti and the money raised will go toward FIU efforts for Haiti’s recovery.

WHO: Representatives from the FIU Student Government Association and Columbus Networks will be at the campaign kickoff event, along with students and other members of the FIU community.

WHEN: The campaign kickoff will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at noon.

WHERE: Florida International University Modesto A. Maidique Campus, 11200 SW 8^th St., Miami, FL, Graham Center Pit.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the FIU Student Government Association at 305-348-2121 (MMC) or 305-919-5680 (BBC).

Media Contact: Madeline Baró at 305-348-2234.

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About FIU:
Florida International University is one of the 25 largest universities in the nation, with nearly 40,000 students. More than 100,000 FIU alumni live and work in South Florida. Its colleges and schools offer more than 200 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations and law. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement, finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. The opening of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in August 2009 has enhanced the university’s ability to create lasting change through its research initiatives. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu.