Osvaldo “Ozzie” Dominguez Osvaldo “Ozzie” Dominguez (BBA ’91), general manager for Dadeland Mall and College of Business Administration Alumni Circle member, was featured in the September issue of SouhFlorida CEO. Dominguez was highlighted in the NextGen section, an ongoing monthly column which profiles future South Florida leaders.
Author: Beverly Z. Welber
College welcomes new Alumni Circle member.
Alex Soria Joining the Alumni Circle recently is Alex Soria, (BBA’ 89), president of RBS Re. Special thanks to returning member Andre Teixeira (BACC ’92, MACC ’93). The Alumni Circle is a group of senior-level alumni who work closely with the College’s administrators and deans to develop programs and initiatives to achieve the College’s goals. […]
"The Leadership Dance" features University President Modesto Maidique.
The Wharton School Club of South Florida, in collaboration with Florida International University’s and the Columbia University’s Club of South Florida, will be hosting “The Leadership Dance,” a presentation led by University President Modesto Maidique on October 19, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kovens Conference Center—3000 N.E. 151 Street, in North Miami. Maidique will […]
Enrollment stats underscore College's diversity.
Demographics are in for the current undergraduate and graduate classes in the College of Business Administration and the figures support the aptness of the name Florida International University. Each class—bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D.—reveals a rich gender and ethnic blend among the 5,543 students, 2,852 of whom are women and 2,691 of whom are men. In […]
College receives major award from the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded $286,209 to the College of Business Administration to conduct a program entitled “Small and Medium Enterprises Center of Excellence” (SMECE). The College’s Knight Ridder Center for Excellence in Management will manage it. “Early support from Florida FTAA, Inc. was crucial in helping us to develop a […]
Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council hosts Real Estate Awards luncheon.
The Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council will host the Fifth Annual Real Estate Awards Luncheon on October 7th, 2005, at noon in The Banker’s Club, One Biscayne Tower, in Downtown Miami. Leading professionals who supported Florida International University’s Real Estate program and The Jerome Bain Institute will be honored for their contributions during 2004-2005. The […]
Traveling Happy Hour kicks off with Spanish zest.
The College’s Business Alumni Chapter launched its “Traveling Happy Hour” on September 15th, where alumni took the opportunity to unwind in the beautiful terrace of Spanish- inspired Mosaico Restaurant. “I had an amazing time with friends and networking with fellow-alumni,” commented Robert Zurrita (BBA ’01). More than 60 alumni and guests enjoyed complimentary drinks and […]
Alumni Career Fair draws record attendance.
Florida International University’s Alumni Career Fair, held on September 13, 2005 in Modesto A. Maidique Campus’ Graham Center Ballrooms, received an overwhelming response from College and University alumni and area recruiters. Approximately 400 alumni participated in the event and met with potential employers from companies that included Burger King, Carnival Cruise Lines, IBM, and Wachovia, […]
Study abroad participants give thumbs up to trip Down Under.
Eighteen students taking management courses in the College of Business Administration continued to take classes and explored Sydney, Australia, with side trips to New Zealand and Fiji between August 13 and August 27, 2005. J. Randall Martin, lecturer in the Management and International Business Department and coordinator of study abroad program, spent a year […]
Downtown Center opens for business.
The landmark Macy’s building at 22 East Flagler Street has a new tenant: Florida International University’s College of Business Administration. Occupying three-quarters of the sixth floor, the business school’s Downtown Center, conveniently located amid Miami’s top firms, puts an array of graduate degree programs within easy reach of students who work in or near downtown, […]