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Retired executive and philanthropist R. Kirk Landon's record $5 million gift-to be doubled by a state grant-assures the College of Business Administration 's ever-increasing influence and creates the R. Kirk Landon Undergraduate School of Business. |
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With flowers and shrubs, hard work and plenty of care, Psychology Chairperson Marvin Dunn and his students are reviving Miami's Overtown neighborhood. |
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Todd Ellenberg What were the most important periodsand milestones in your life? There are many answers. But I am sure that most would say that their college years remain one of the most influential periods in their life. It’s a singular time, a coming of age on multiple levels: personally, intellectually and professionally. While college studies usually only fill some four to eight years, the results last a lifetime. Many students, however— past, present and future—may not realize that they are the primary products of the university. Students are universities’ reason for being. And even after leaving campus, they remain a vital part of the institution. The achievements of our alumni and FIU are connected. They are part of FIU’s history and the foundation of its future. FIU alumni play a vital role in the economic, social and cultural fabric of our region and beyond. In this issue of FIU Magazine we are proud to salute some of our most celebrated and distinguished alumni. Our cover story is devoted to one of our “Boys of Summer,” third baseman Mike Lowell ’97, who helped lead the Florida Marlins to their World Series championship last year. In a story about the Torch Awards, we take a look at individuals who have had a major impact on their profession and the community. We also have profiles on two very successful alumni who have reached the pinnacle of their professions: Stephanie Burns ’77, CEO of Dow Corning; and Regynald Washington ’74, vice president of Disney Regional Entertainment and chairman of the National Restaurant Association. These individuals and countless others among our 100,000+ graduates personify the spirit and excellence of FIU as well as its unlimited potential.
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