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Wolfsonian-FIU rolls out the welcome mats for Art Basel Miami Beach

harom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:40:43 +0000

The museum’s Dynamo Shop will unveil a collection of designer welcome mats on Dec. 1 in anticipation of the annual art fair Dec. 3-6. Four words sum up early December in Miami: Art Basel Miami Beach. With the world’s art aficionados zeroing in on the Magic City, The Wolfsonian-FIU will present a selection of original, limited-edition welcome [...]

Office of Education Abroad to host Study Abroad Fair

harom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:54:59 +0000

The event is designed to provide Panthers with information about Study Abroad programs in Summer 2010. The Office of Education Abroad is on a mission to provide FIU students with an education that is truly worlds ahead. Its goals are to promote education abroad and international educational exchange programs and to help create a community of students [...]

Women’s soccer to play Canadian national team

eaguila — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:20:48 +0000

FIU women’s soccer will play one of the top-ranked teams in the world, the Canadian women’s national team, Friday, Nov. 13. The Canadian team is in South Florida preparing for the 2010 Women’s World Cup qualifications. Team Canada is currently ranked 13th in the world and remains the second-ranked team with the Confederation of North, Central [...]

Basketball fans: Don’t miss the tip-off pep rally Nov. 16!

eaguila — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:25:19 +0000

The men’s and women’s basketball teams will officially “tip off” the season with a pep rally on Monday, Nov. 16, by the Graham Center fountain at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The rally starts at noon with music, games, prizes, a visit by Roary and performances by the Dazzlers and FIU cheerleaders. Fans will have the opportunity [...]

Road trip! Be there as volleyball goes after 21st consecutive win

cochrane — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:15:15 +0000

If you don’t have plans to cheer on our football team as they take on North Texas in Saturday’s Homecoming game (7 p.m., FIU Stadium), make plans to hit the road and support FIU volleyball at Saturday’s game! Hoping to continue their smoking hot run, the women of FIU volleyball face their final conference match of [...]

‘The tradition continues’ at Homecoming 2009

eaguila — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:11:54 +0000

FIU welcomes back alumni and celebrates blue-and-gold tradition with a week of activities leading up to the FIU-North Texas game at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. By Sissi Aguila FIU students, alumni and faculty/staff will show off their blue-and-gold pride all week in celebration of Homecoming 2009. The theme for this year’s celebration is “The tradition continues.” Thirty-seven [...]

Disability Resource Center’s innovative program helping students, alumni with career planning

susanf — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:45:37 +0000

When students with disabilities graduate from college, they are often not prepared for making the transition to the workplace. Myths, stereotypes and misconceptions stand in their way when they look for jobs. In October, the national unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 16.5 percent, compared with 9.2 percent for people without a disability, according to [...]

Basketball teams open at home Nov. 17 with doubleheader

cochrane — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:22:17 +0000

You’ve heard the hype, you’ve read the stories, now it’s your opportunity to see ‘em play live. The men’s and women’s basketball teams host their first home games of the season Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in the U.S. Century Bank Arena at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The women’s team takes the floor against Jacksonville at 5 p.m. [...]

FIU ‘Medical City’ at MIA

cochrane — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:25:43 +0000

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine has been invited by Odebrecht USA to participate in the development and design of an Airport City at Miami International Airport. The vision for the project is to create a landmark urban center at MIA. For FIU this partnership is consistent with our commitment to community engagement, as it puts [...]

A Homecoming message from President Rosenberg, Mario Cristobal, Paul McCall and your FIU Dazzlers

eaguila — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:19 +0000

FIU takes on North Texas at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Wear your blue FIU gear to show your support and spirit at the Homecoming game. Students get in free with ID. Friends and family with a student pay $15 for endzone seats. For tickets and more information, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit FIUSports.com.

I Feel the Pride Because: Alberto Padron ‘98, MBA ‘09

harom — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:35:00 +0000

FIU is pretty great – and the success stories of our alumni, students, faculty/staff and administrators, family and friends are the best testament to that fact. By submitting their “I ‘Feel the Pride’ Because…” stories, Panthers everywhere can share their own stories of how they “Feel the Pride.” We hope to hear from you soon. Alberto Padron ’98, [...]

‘Out of the Darkness’: Organizers hope to raise awareness about suicide through Nov. 14 walk

harom — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:23:37 +0000

The university, in collaboration with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, is hosting the 2009 Miami ‘Out of the Darkness’ 5K walk. Says FIU’s George Shepeard, ‘We need to educate our university community that it’s okay to talk about this serious issue.’ By Martin Haro oping to shine a light on serious mental health issues, FIU will [...]

FIYou: Shlomi Dinar

harom — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:11:02 +0000

Name: Shlomi Dinar Hometown: Rehovot, Israel Job Title/Department: Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations Campus: Biscayne Bay Campus In a nutshell: In addition to teaching a number of courses (such as Contemporary International Problems, International Negotiation, Theories of International Relations, Environment and Security), I am also affiliated with the School of International and Public Affairs. In this [...]

In Panthers Play Nov. 4-8

harom — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:17 +0000

The volleyball team continued to prove why they are the queens of the court, improving their SBC score to a record 16-0, while the football team fell at an away game and the women’s soccer team saw its SBC Tournament hopes dashed in overtime. Plus, the basketball teams came out hungry and ready to give their [...]

Volleyball remains undefeated in conference play

cochrane — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:39:36 +0000

The team heads into their next match, Wednesday Nov. 11, riding a 19-game winning streak. The game has been designated Military Appreciation Night, with all active military and veterans admitted free of charge. A fallen hero — FIU alumnus and former FIU athlete Michael Felsberg — will be honored at the game. By Karen Cochrane FIU volleyball [...]

Fine arts students at GC Nov. 9, 1 p.m.

Eduardo Merille — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:48 +0000

Join the Fine Arts class Monday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. as they discuss their work in the GC Art Gallery. Tristan Welch, undergrad fine arts major, prepares his portion of the exhibit in the Graham Center.

FIU Presents Lecture on Turkey’s Role in the Middle East and Accession Efforts into the EU

llanza — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:41:52 +0000

WHAT: Strategically located at the crossroads of two continents, Turkey plays a unique role in regional and global politics. Turkey is not only an important ally of the United States but is also a diplomatic conduit to such countries as Syria and Iran. Just recently Ankara was actively involved in Syrian-Israeli peace talks. For quite some [...]

Alumni Association to host Greek alumni reunion

harom — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:23 +0000

Guests are encouraged to make it an FIU weekend and attend the annual reunion on Nov. 13 at The Sports Exchange in Coral Gables, as well as the FIU vs. North Texas Homecoming Game at FIU Stadium on Nov. 14 . FIU’s Greek alumni are invited to “Feel the Pride” and reunite this Homecoming Week (Nov. [...]

Employee milestones, contributions celebrated

cochrane — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:40:11 +0000

‘FIU employees are masters at turning the impossible into the inevitable,’ says President Mark B. Rosenberg. By Karen Cochrane The Graham Center Ballroom was alive with the sounds of music, conversation and laughter as nearly 500 staff and faculty reconnected with colleagues and friends at the university’s Employee Service and Recognition Awards Ceremony Oct. 27. Employees marking service [...]

Grad Send-Off meets all of Panthers’ needs

harom — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:39:42 +0000

The biannual tradition was held at MMC Nov. 2-4. Grad Send-Off events at the Pines Center and BBC are set for Nov. 7 and Nov. 9-10, respectively. Fall 2009 Commencement ceremonies are a-comin’, so that means it is time for Panthers to get ready and there is no better way to do so than by participating [...]