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Ever since Haiti was struck by the devastating earthquake of January 2010, FIU has remained committed to helping the island recover. Through its Hope for Haiti Task Force the university has overseen ideas big and small that have developed into long-term initiatives to assist the Haitian people. One of these [...]
Ten base paint tents went up on the lawn outside the Frost Art Museum at Modesto A. Maidique in anticipation of the first anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti last January. The utilitarian installation, curated by Miami-based artist/independent curator Antuan, serves as a sign of goodwill for the children [...]
Through a partnership with a North Miami Beach-based telecommunications services provider, the FIU Student Government Association will raise up to $65,000 for the university’s efforts for Haiti’s recovery. Everyone is encourage to contribute and help make a difference. By Martin Haro ’05 Haitian Flag Day (May 18) was another key [...]
During Spring Break, advertising senior Lorene Bauduy traveled to her native country to report on life after the storm for Haitian college students. Bauduy is one of only a handful of student volunteers involved in developing a pilot program to use Flip video cameras and blogging to document life after the [...]
To help the people of Haiti or for more information, visit FIU for Haiti. By Sissi Aguila Students, faculty and staff gathered to show solidarity with the victims of the tragedy in Haiti Jan. 20 at Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC) and Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). During the day-long commemoration [...]
