New leaders welcomed at Alumni Association Annual Meeting

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The FIU Alumni Association ushered in a new chapter this spring with the recent appointment of new Executive Director Duane Wiles and new President Gonzalo Acevedo ’91, MBA ’10. The new leaders made their debut at the Alumni Association Annual Meeting in May, which drew record attendance of nearly 200. [...]

New York alumni volunteer with seniors for Annual Day of Service



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Even a cool, damp New York City day couldn’t rain on the parade of the FIU Alumni Association Greater New York Chapter. FIU’s Big Apple alumni kicked off their 2012 event schedule by bringing a little  Panther sunshine to a group of fun-loving seniors as a part of the FIU [...]

2011 Torch Awards honors outstanding FIU alumni

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The 10th annual Torch Awards Gala March 19 was, as FIU Alumni Association President Joaquín “Jack” González ’97 promised, “a very special evening.” Not only did the FIU family come together – dressed to the nines – at the fabulous JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami to celebrate the achievements [...]

Annual Blue & Gold Spring Game set for April 2

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FIU football will host the annual Blue & Gold Spring Game Saturday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m. at FIU Stadium. In addition, your 2010 Sun Belt Conference and Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Champion Panthers will receive their SBC Championship rings in a special ceremony. Admission to the spring game is [...]

V.I.P.: Monique Hamaty-Simmonds ’96

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Very Important Panther: Monique Hamaty-Simmonds ’96 Profession: President and CEO of Tortuga Rum Cake, Inc. FIU degree: Bachelor’s in Business Administration FIU affiliations: I am a Lifetime Member of the Alumni Association and remain in contact with a few of my professors. I always support FIU both financially and through [...]

Alum Jose Tomas ’92, ’03 named president of Latin America for Burger King

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Burger King recently announced it is revamping its organization in order to streamline operations and increase regional accountability. “We want to have more focus on decision-making at the regional and local level,” said FIU alumnus Jose Tomas, chief human resources and communications officer. “It’s about greater efficiency and speed to market.” [...]

All about the Panthers: Video highlights of Sports Super Saturday

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Saturday, Feb. 19, was SUPER for Panthers. FIU fans enjoyed baseball, softball, women’s and men’s basketball as well as a free tailgate hosted by the FIU Alumni Association – all without leaving Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Check out all the fun:

FIU honors distinguished alumni at 10th Annual Torch Awards Gala

FIU will pay tribute to distinguished alumni and members of the FIU community at its 10th annual Torch Awards Gala on Saturday, March 19.  It recognizes the university’s most outstanding alumni and members of the FIU faculty for contributions to their fields, the community and their alma mater. “This year’s [...]

Join us on Super Saturday Feb. 19 for an all-sports day of fun!

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Baseball, softball, basketball and free tailgate – all this weekend FIU fans are invited to join the university community for an all-sports day, Super Saturday, Feb. 19, at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Baseball Super Saturday kicks off with FIU baseball playing Southeastern Louisiana at 1 p.m. Last season, the squad defied [...]

Join the student ambassador program and be the face of FIU

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FIU’s Student Ambassadors program is now recruiting top students who will serve as hosts and hostesses for visiting dignitaries at numerous university and community functions. Past events have included conferences held at FIU, convocations, guest lectures, tailgates, President’s Council meetings and the annual Torch Awards Gala. The Office of the [...]