FIU in the News: 07/15/2009


Top Stories

Because of Race: Ricci v. DeStefano – Stanley Fish Blog
Stanley Fish is the Davidson-Kahn Distinguished University Professor and a professor of law at Florida International University, in Miami,

FIU News

Bargainin’ for Interpretation: Zen expert brings Dylan’s ‘Middle …
Examiner.com – Steven Heine – ‎9 hours ago‎
In Bargainin’, Heine, who is Professor of Religion and History and Director of the Institute for Asian Studies at Florida International University,

‘Theory boot camp’ offers debate, diversity and bonding
Cornell Chronicle – Daniel Aloi
as do SCT senior fellows, such as Stanley Fish of Florida International University and Cornell literary scholar Jonathan Culler, who speaks July 21.

Low-cost health plan available to Miami-Dade residents
MiamiHerald.com – Wilma Hernandez 
the importance of health insurance — it keeps you out of bankruptcy,” said Helen K. Simon, a finance professor at Florida International University.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) launches Economic …
South Florida Caribbean News 
The series will begin on July 18 from 9 am – 5 pm, at Florida International University’s Kovens Conference Center at the Biscayne Bay Campus in Miami and is

Athletics

FIU still hopeful to — one day — host pro soccer
MiamiHerald.com – Hector Gabino 
After successfully hosting the Gold Cup, FIU officials said they hope Major League Soccer would consider Miami — and FIU Stadium — as a site for future

Isiah lands another big recruit
New York Post 
Taylor said Thomas’ Hall-of-Fame career on the court was one of the reasons he decided on FIU. “It’s my dream to play with someone in the Hall of Fame,”

Reebok All-American Camp Recap
SLAM Online – Franklyn Calle 
But one college coach that stood out from the pack was one that will begin his collegiate coaching career this fall: new Florida International University

Midfielder Nets Honor Following Game-Winning Goal in Austin
OurSports Central (press release) 
face the Miami FC Blues in a two-game series this weekend on Friday at 5 pm (Pacific) and Sunday at 3 pm (Pacific) at Florida International University.

Higher Education

Daily News: Shalala Heads New Initiative on the Future of Nursing
Nurse.com
PhD, former secretary of US Department of Health and Human Services, and current president of the University of Miami; and Linda Burnes Bolton, RN, PhD,

University of Florida awarded $26 million grant to boost drug …
MiamiHerald.com – Shannon Colavecchio
A $26 million grant for University of Florida healthcare researchers is expected to boost such fields as gene therapy, aging and infectious diseases.

For USF, a Question Of How to Use $2 Million
The Ledger – Richard Danielson
TAMPA | The University of South Florida received nearly $2.2 million a decade ago for an endowed professorship in business ethics.

Orlando’s ‘Creative Village’ still only a dream
Orlando Sentinel 
The University of Central Florida has led the way with its Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy, a graduate-level video game design and development

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