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Round up the Division! It’s Student Affairs Day
The Division of Student Affairs will host its annual Student Affairs Day on Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00 am in the Wolfe University Center Ballroom on the Biscayne Bay Campus. The event will consist of the State of Division Address, the Distinguished Performance Awards, and brunch.
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2008-2009 Annual Report is Here
This has been another outstanding year for the Division of Student Affairs. Click on the report to review the many accomplishments of the Division. [ Click here to view Annual Report ]
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Departmental Spotlight: Victim Advocacy Center
As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month. This month we spotlight the Victim Advocacy Center. [ VIEW THIS MONTH’S SPOTLIGHT ] |
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JSF Career Services Initiative Relaunched on June 15, 2009
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation (JSF) Career Initiative has provided F.I.U. with a continued opportunity to address the dilemma of underemployment, and the barriers to employment success for students and alumni with disabilities. [ MORE ]
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Summer of Service 2009 Benefits Little Haiti
The Summer of Service 2009 has organized by Service for Peace in partnership with The Center for Leadership & Service. The project took place June 13-22, 2009, consisting of ten days of service-learning activities to rejuvenate and develop the community of Little Haiti, Miami specifically the Yvonne Learning Center (YLC), a private not-for-profit school K -12. [ MORE ] |
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2009-2010 Staff Development Committee Appointed
The Division of Student Affairs values and encourages the ongoing development and learning of all employees. The Student Affairs Staff Development Committee is a standing committee charged with enhancing the professional development of all full-time and part-time staff in the Division of Student Affairs. [ MORE ] |
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Student Affairs Welcomes New SGA Presidents
The Division of Student Affairs is pleased to work with our newest SGA Presidents, Anthony Rionda and Sholom Neistein. Anthony and Sholom are the elected leaders charged with representing the needs of FIU students and allocating an approximately 11 million dollar budget to departments, clubs and organizations who provide student activities and services. [ MORE ] |
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Department Spotlight: Student Media
As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month. This month we spotlight Student Media.
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Higher Education Graduate Students Participate in Annual Exchange in Ohio
The FIU-Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Student Exchange Program officially kicked off in 2004 when a few FIU students visited BGSU. [ MORE ]
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Orientation Sessions for New Students Begin
The University started the process of welcoming new students who will begin their FIU experience in summer or fall. The Orientation Office, a part of the Division of Student Affairs, is responsible for coordinating a variety of sessions for both new freshmen and transfer students. [ MORE ] |
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Student Leaders Attend Weekend Planning Session
Nearly 150 student leaders from both campuses attended a leadership retreat, held May 29-31 in Fort Lauderdale. [ MORE ] |
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The National Residence Hall Honorary celebrated the 11th Annual Dean’s List Gala.
The event honored housing students who earned the Dean’s List during the past year. [ MORE ] |
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Department Spotlight: Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month. This month’s we spotlight the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
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International Photo Contest Held
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services on the Biscayne Bay Campus hosted its first annual International Photo Contest Reception on Friday, April 3 in the WUC Theater Lobby to exhibit the photos and announce the winners. [ MORE ] |
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Recreation Director Honored for Service
Rob Frye, Recreation Services Director, received the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Regional Award of Merit at the 60th Annual NIRSA Conference and Expo held in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 6. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to NIRSA's Region II, made up of the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Rob's most recent contribution to the Association was serving as the faculty chair for the NIRSA School of Recreational Sports Management. |
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Members of the Division of Student Affairs...
were active in presenting programs at regional and national conferences this past academic year. These presentations provide the opportunity for our staff to add to the knowledge in our profession, by sharing current research or best practices. [ MORE ] |
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Department Spotlight: The Office of Pre-Collegiate, Grants and McNair Programs
As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month. This month we spotlight The Office of Pre-Collegiate Programs, Grants and McNair Programs.
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Women Who Lead Conference Women Who Lead Conferences Planned for Both Campuses
The Women Who Lead conference is a day-long event designed to promote the career and leadership development of our female students via interactive sessions and networking events with successful women in the Miami-Dade community.
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Winners at Florida International Leadership Conference
Five students from the Biscayne Bay Campus, six students from the University Park Campus and two advisors attended the third annual Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) in Altoona, FL from Feb. 6-8.
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Congratulations to our Graduate Students who will be participating in internships this summer
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Recreational Services Hosts Events
Recreational Services organized their 5th Annual Ski Trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. A bus departed with 50 participants on Thursday, Feb 26. [ MORE ] |
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Department Spotlight: Disability Resource Center
As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month. This month we spotlight Disability Resource Center
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Congratulations to the following staff members in the Division of Student Affairs who graduated Fall Semester
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Holiday Party Celebration
On December 9, 2008, The Division of Student Affairs hosted the 16th Annual Holiday Celebration for Children. One hundred children, along with their teachers and principals from schools throughout Miami-Dade County; attended. Community sponsors and over 350 FIU employees participated in the festivities which included lunch, entertainment, and a toyshop for the children and prizes for adults. [ MORE ] |
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Department Spotlight: Multicultural Programs and Services
As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month. This month we spotlight Multicultural Programs and Services. [ VIEW THIS MONTH’S SPOTLIGHT ] |
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The Women’s Center recently hosted its spring reception for the Mentoring Partnerships Program on the University Park and Biscayne Bay Campuses.
The purpose of this program is to create nurturing, personalized relationships between our female students and faculty, staff and alumnae. These mentoring relationships build institutional connections, foster a sense of belonging, and develop professional networks and skills to assist students in their transition to the workplace or graduate studies.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration to be held
The University is preparing to celebrate the Eighteenth Annual Commemorative Celebration. [ MORE ]
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Department Spotlight
International Student and Scholar Services
As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month. This month we spotlight the Office of International Student and Scholar services. [ MORE ]
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Biscayne Bay Campus Pool Re-opening Event
Biscayne Bay Campus Pool Re-opening Event. [ MORE ] |
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Graduate Student Maria Rovira Recipient of the Order of Omega William J. Brennan Graduate Assistant Fellowship
Maria Rovira, a Florida International University graduate and current student in the Higher Education Master’s Program, was recently the recipient of the Order of Omega William J. Brennan Graduate Assistant Fellowship. [ MORE ] |
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Student Affairs Day 2008 Celebrates Division Accomplishments
The Annual Student Affairs Day, this year titled “It’s a Family Affair”, was held October 24, 2008 at the Biscayne Bay Campus. Planning committee members included: Jamie Andrews, Lauren Hubacheck-Butler, Audrey Johnson, Katie McGee, and Murillo Soranso. [ MORE ]
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FIU Relay Receives Recognition
FIU Relay for Life has received statewide recognition as one of the top 10 Relays in the state (out of 400 events)! Locally, the Dade County Unit of the American Cancer Society awarded the 2008 FIU Relay event chairs, Carmen Murphy and Barbie Erched, the Youth Volunteers of the Year. [ MORE ]
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BBC Celebrates Diversity Day
Last month, the FIU Diversity Day Committee planned FIU’s 9th Annual Diversity Day on the Biscayne Bay Campus. The event represents BBC’s longstanding tradition of celebrating diversity. [ MORE ] |
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Student Government Alumni Event Held
On November 5, 2008, Student Government Association, The Office of Campus Life at the Biscayne Bay Campus and the FIU Alumni Association hosted its first SGA Alumni Reunion in the Marine Science Building. [ MORE ] |
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Live United: Attend the United Way Auction November 21
A silent and live auction will be held Friday, November 21, 2008 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm in the MARC Pavilion. All proceeds benefit the FIU-United Way 2008 Campaign. [ MORE ] |
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RA Alumni Reunion Held
The Department of Housing and Residential Life, together with the FIU Alumni Association, welcomed back approximately 140 Resident Assistants and professional staff members September 19th for the first RA Reunion. The spirited group gathered at Dave & Buster’s at Dolphin Mall for a good time filled with laughs and memories. [ MORE ]
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MPAS Receives Funding for LGBT Programming
The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services (MPAS) recently received $3,000 for LGBT programming at the Biscayne Bay Campus. This project was supported by a grant from the LGBT Community Project’s Fund at Dade Community Foundation, Greater Miami’s permanent endowment made possible by generous donors since 1967. [ MORE ]
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Career Fairs Connect Students and Employers
Over 1,500 students and alumni attempted to secure job opportunities from over 160 employers at the recently concluded Career Fairs on the University Park campus and Biscayne Bay campus. [ MORE ] |
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Career Services and Women’s Center Partners with Enterprise
The Office of Career Services and the Women's Center are pleased to announce a new partnership with Enterprise. In early October, Enterprise contributed $5,000 in sponsorship for the Women Who Lead conference, which will take place on Friday, March 6th from 9am - 2pm at Biscayne Bay Campus and Friday, March 27th from 10am - 7pm at University Park Campus. [ MORE ] |
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Biscayne Bay Campus to Welcome Freedom Fighter
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus is pleased to announce that Anti-Apartheid Leader Eddie Daniels will speak of his life experiences under apartheid in South Africa. Mr. Daniels will discuss his life in prison with Nelson Mandela, shedding light on race, color and politics. [ MORE ] |
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International Education Week Scheduled for November 17 – 21
The U.S. Department of State and the Department of Education encourages schools and other institutions around the U.S. and the world to celebrate International Education Week each November to raise awareness of the importance of international exchange and to better prepare our students to become global citizens. [ MORE ] |
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BBC Dedicates Peace Pole
Faculty, staff and students gathered on September 11, 2008 at the Biscayne Bay Campus to focus on peace. The new Peace Pole, a gift from the Student Government Association, was dedicated during a ceremony highlighting proclamations of peace expressed by students and ministers of various faiths. [ MORE ] |
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2008 Distinguished Performance Awards. Nominate a Colleague Today!
The Division of Student Affairs will host its annual Student Affairs Day on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 1:30pm in the Wolfe University Center Ballroom on the Biscayne Bay Campus. The event will consist of the state of division address, the staff awards program, and will conclude with a reception. [ MORE ]
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FIU Introduces Panther Alerts to Provide Emergency Text Messaging
Florida International University has selected Inspiron Logistics' Wireless Emergency Notification System or WENS to provide instant campus-wide emergency alerts to its students. In addition, the system will serve as an additional level of redundancy to communicate with internal staff, faculty and the administration. [ MORE ]
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Fourth Annual Knock-Knock Event Set
The fourth annual Knock-Knock event will take place on September 3 at UP and September 4 at BBC. It is anticipated that over 70 faculty and staff members from both campuses will join Housing and Residential Life in welcoming students to campus. [ MORE ] |
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Financial Fitness Seminars Sponsored by the Office of Employee Assistance
The Office of Employee Assistance is the faculty/staff employee assistance program of Florida International University. The OEA provides confidential, professional assistance to help employees and their families resolve personal problems that affect their personal lives or job performance. [ MORE ] |
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2008-2009 Staff Development Committee Appointed
The Division of Student Affairs values and encourages the ongoing development and learning of all employees. The Student Affairs Staff Development Committee is a standing committee charged with enhancing the professional development of all full-time and part-time staff in the Division of Student Affairs. [ MORE ] |
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FIU Participates in Panel with Virginia Tech Victim Services Responder to Address Coordinated Response on Florida Campuses
Chief Bill King and Sherry Aaron, Director of Victim Advocacy Center, presented at the annual Florida State Victim Assistance Academy in Delray Beach on July 28. Christine Mouton of University of Central Florida's Victim Services moderated and Karen Thomas from the State of Virginia's Victim/Witness program shared lessons learned from her involvement in responding to the Virginia Tech tragedy. [ MORE ] |
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Start of Hurricane Season Serves as Reminder to Prepare
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1 and goes until November 30. The Office of Emergency Management of the University is charged with planning for the potential threat of a hurricane, among other emergencies, which may impact the University. The mission of the Office of Emergency Management is to work to mitigate, plan and prepare for emergencies; educate the FIU community about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts and collect and disseminate critical information. [ MORE ]
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Children’s Learning Center Annual Art Exhibit Underway
Art as a process frequently is visual and tactile in nature. It is part
of the daily experience of a young child. Blended with music, movement,
drama, math, science and literacy the children’s experience unfolds. [ MORE ] |
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Research Benefits Work with Diverse Student Populations
The Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CPSC) has endeavored since 2005 to find a personality test that will fulfill the needs of FIU’s very diverse student population. [ MORE ] |
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FIU Students Participate in LeaderShape
The LeaderShape Institute is an intensive, energizing, six-day educational experience designed to equip young adults to become extraordinary leaders. Each session of The LeaderShape Institute is comprised of approximately 60-70 students, ages 17-25, from diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. [ MORE ] |
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Graduate Student Symposium Celebrates Student Accomplishments
The Division of Student Affairs, along with the Student Affairs Graduate Association (SAGA) and the College of Education recently co-hosted the Graduate Student Symposium, an annual event designed to recognize the accomplishments of students graduating in the Master’s in Higher Education program. [ MORE ] |
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Division to Gather for Conversation with Vice President Jones and Leadership Team
Dr. Rosa Jones and the Student Affairs Staff Development Committee invite all staff to attend “A Conversation with the Student Affairs Leadership Team.” The program will be held Friday, May 9 at 3pm in Graham Center 243. This is the second year this program is being offered; a similar session was held last spring.[ MORE ]
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Student Organization Spotlight: International Students Club at BBC
The International Students Club (ISC) at Biscayne Bay Campus is a club that welcomes international and domestic students of all ages and backgrounds. Not only does ISC organize successful events, but more importantly ISC functions as a support mechanism for international students. [ MORE ] |
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FIU’s Center of Excellence Competes in National Achiever Society Summit and Brain Bowl Competition
This year marked the 23rd anniversary of the Florida Education Fund, FEF, and its success with pre-collegiate programs at the 2008 Annual Brain Bowl Competition and National Achievers Society Summit. [ MORE ] |
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FIU Students and Staff Take Back the Night
It’s not a familiar image, 273 women and men gathered in the Graham University Center holding glowsticks, and listening to the stories of two sexual assault survivors. But that is what participants saw, and it was empowering. [ MORE ] |
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Tenth Annual Dean’s List Gala Held
Approximately four hundred students and faculty members attended the 10th Dean’s List Gala on the University Park Campus March 3rd. The annual event, planned by the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), invited all students currently living on campus who earned Dean’s List honors in 2007. [ MORE ]
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Student Government Election Results Announced
The winners for the upcoming year’s Student Government Association were recently announced. Congratulations to all of the newly elected officers. [ MORE ] |
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Student Affairs Hosts Annual Graduate Student Visit Days
This past month, the Division of Student Affairs, with the College of Education, hosted “SAGA Days”. The Student Affairs Graduate Association (SAGA) Visit Days is an annual event intended to recruit graduate students who are interested in pursuing their graduate degree in Higher Education, while holding a graduate assistantship in Student Affairs at the University. [ MORE ] |
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Campus Safety Forum Held at Biscayne Bay Campus
The Division of Student Affairs and the Vice Provost’s Office recently hosted a Campus Safety Forum on emergency preparedness and campus security. The forum was conducted by FIU Office of Emergency Management Program Coordinator Charles Cyrille, and FIU Chief of Police, Bill King. [ MORE ] |
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FIU Selected as Part of President’s Community Service Honor Roll
FIU was selected this year to be part of the 2007-2008 President's Community Service Honor Roll. The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, launched in 2006, recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. [ MORE ]
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Staff present at conferences
Staff members in the Division of Student Affairs have been active in presenting at a variety of professional conferences. The following list includes some of the presentations that staff members have done or will be doing during this academic year.. [ MORE ] |
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Student Affairs Hosts the 5th Annual FIU Student Leadership Summit
On February 2, 2008 nearly 300 FIU students, faculty and staff came together for a day-long leadership conference which took place in the Wolfe University Center on the Biscayne Bay Campus. [ MORE ] |
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Student Athletes Develop Leadership Skills
The Center for Leadership and Service has partnered with Athletics and Undergraduate Education to offer a specialized track of the Academy of Leaders (AOL) for student athletes. [ MORE ]
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Grant Awarded to Enhance Educational Access and Retention
The Office of Pre-Collegiate Programs at Florida International University submitted a grant proposal for the 2007-2008 College Board Florida Partnership Expanded Opportunity Grant and was awarded $83,000 to implement the project. [ MORE ] |
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Panther Placement Exchange Prepares Graduate Students
The Division of Student Affairs is engaged in a formal partnership with the College of Education to offer the Master of Science in Higher Education Administration program. [ MORE ] |
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Students Participate in King Day of Service
The 2008 King Day of Service was held Saturday, January 19. The event was part of several Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration activities in which the FIU community participated. [ MORE ] |
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FIU Resident Assistants Shine
Viva FRAS Vegas was the theme for the 2008 Florida Resident Assistant Symposium (FRAS), an annual conference attended by resident assistants from 27 Florida colleges and universities. [ MORE ] |
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New Grant awarded
Florida International University recently received a new grant in the amount of 1.2 million dollars over five years to establish an Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Program on the Biscayne Bay Campus.
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Graduate Student Kelvin Rodriguez wins national case study competition
Each year The Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) holds a case student competition during their annual meeting. The AFA/Order of Omega Case Study Competition is a unique opportunity for graduate student teams to test their problem solving skills in the area of fraternity and sorority advising. [ MORE ] |
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The Staff Development Committee “Street Team” kicks off in January
The Staff Development Committee is charged with enhancing the professional development of all full-time and part-time employees in the Division of Student Affairs. [ MORE ] |
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Disability Resource Center sponsors Florida Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Event
The Disability Resource Center recently sponsored FIU’s first Florida Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Event on November 14th. As part of a state-wide initiative, the event was intended to educate participants about the prevention of spinal cord injuries, as well as to provide information to those who live with such injuries. [ MORE ] |
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Annual Student Affairs Day Celebration highlights Division accomplishments and outstanding performance
The Division of Student Affairs held its annual Student Affairs Day in the Wolfe University Center on the Biscayne Bay Campus on October 4, 2007. [ MORE ]
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New Fitness Center opens on Biscayne Bay Campus
The Division of Student Affairs and the Biscayne Bay Campus recently celebrated the opening of a new 12,000 square foot fitness facility on October 12. [ MORE ] |
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Ivonne Hernandez plans for retirement after 32 years of service to FIU
After 30 years of dedicated service to Florida International University, Ivonne Hernandez prepares for her retirement.
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