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Association News and Events |
A
message from President Maidique about September 11, 2001
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Come
celebrate FIU's first BlueGold Weekend
All alumni are invited to participate
in BlueGold Weekend, which will be highlighted by the Alumni
Golf Open and a first game-day simulation. |
What time should FIU play its football games?
We want to know what's the best time and why. Complete our online
form. |
Nominations are sought for the Second Annual Torch Awards.
Alumni can recommend nominees who have
had a significant impact on their profession, community or FIU. |
Alumni
Featured on FIU in View TV Show
Alumni Association President Ralph Espinosa
and Alumni Relations Director Annette Herrera will be featured
the week of Nov. 4 - 10 on FIU in View. |
Join the
FIU Alumni Association now
The FIU Alumni Association invites you
to become a member and take advantage of the many benefits offered. |
Update
your Alumni Association contact information
Update your contact information by clicking
here. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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| Campus
Headlines |
FIU
community responds to America's crisis
In the wake of the tragic events of September
11, FIU mounted activities to mourn the victims, help those
in need and mobilize for the future, including blood drives,
memorial gatherings and psychological services. |
HCET assisting in World Trade Center cleanup
Engineers from the FIU Hemispheric Center
for Environmental Technology are helping to protect cleanup
workers at "Ground Zero" from environmental hazards. |
FIU's first fraternity house opens
Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, is
leading the way for what will eventually become "Fraternity
Row" at FIU. |
Sponsored
research funding up 5 percent for 2000-01
For the sixth consecutive year,
FIU researchers attracted record levels of support. |
FIU
and UM partner on European Union Center
The two universities open a prestigious "think tank"
focusing on economic, political and social issues related to
the European Union. |
Student
chapter named nation's best
The student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers
ranks number one. |
HIGHLIGHTS
OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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Face of the Gods
Art Exhibition
Through Thursday, October 25
Face of the Gods: Art & Altars
of Africa features 15 altars that
are both recreations of traditional African sites of worship and
"living" altars made by contemporary artists to explore
African art and religion. Free. The Art Museum at FIU. FIU-University
Park. Call 305-348-2890 or visit www.fiu.edu/~museum.
Biscayne Bay Society's Eminent Lecture
Series
Tuesday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.
Meet nationally syndicated WLRN radio host Diane Rehm at a lunch
and lecture to benefit FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus. Tickets are $75
per person or $700 for a table of 10. Roz and Cal Kovens Conference
Center Ballroom. FIU-Biscayne Bay. Call 305-919-5703.
Faculty Recital
Tuesday, October 9, 8 p.m.
Robert Davidovici, violin, Kemal Gekic, piano. Free. Wertheim Performing
Arts Center. FIU-University Park.
Writers on the Bay
Thursday, October 11, 8 p.m.
Peggy Payne, a journalist, travel writer and author of two novels,
Revelation and Sister India. Free. FIU-Biscayne Bay. AC 194.
Suburbia
October 11-14, 18-21
FIU's Department of Theater and Dance presents Suburbia,
a razor-sharp drama that zeros in on nine Gen-Xers who reminisce
about their high school glory days. FIUAA member tickets $7 with
a current membership card. Wertheim Performing Arts Center. FIU-University
Park. Call 305-348-3789.
FIU Football Scrimmage
Wednesday, October 17, 5 p.m.
Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, and FIU staff for an afternoon
of football excitement. Free. North Miami Stadium. FIU-Biscayne
Bay. Call 305-348-2756.
FIU Music Festival 2001
Thursday, October 25 - Saturday, November 17
The sixth annual festival will widen audience's musical horizons
with classical and jazz attractions scheduled for venues in Miami,
Miami Beach, Coral Gables, and North Miami Beach in addition to
FIU's University Park and Biscayne Bay Campus. Call 305-348-998
or visit www.fiumusicfestival.org.
Lecture: "The Comanche Life"
Thursday, October 25, 7-9 p.m.
A lecture by LaDonna Harris will be held on "A Comanche Life."
Ms. Harris is a remarkable statesman and national leader and an
advocate on behalf of
Tribal America. FIU Kovens Conference Center, Biscayne Bay Campus.
For information and reservation, call 305-348-2186.
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more events, click here.
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