Months of planning paid off in a huge way when, on March 19, 2010, 50 students from Coral Gables High, Edison High and South Ridge High were transported to Florida International University’s (FIU) Modesto A. Maidique Campus for a career day of guidance organized by FLIP (FIU Leaders in Practice). Since its inception in October […]
Author: Kunle Ekunkonye
FIU Leaders in Practice offer career day for underprivileged high school students.
Since forming in October 2009, members of FLIP (FIU Leaders in Practice) have been regularly meeting to plan an important community service project—a career day of guidance for underprivileged high school students. Inspirational speakers motivate community service-oriented group. During a weekend meeting in December, the FLIP team listened to two speakers, Rodrigo Arboleda Halaby, president […]
HACU interns get inside view of government in Washington DC and Texas.
Ana Maria Silva and Maria Lau, both undergraduate students in international business and marketing in the College of Business Administration, experienced working for the government away from home thanks to a summer internship program offered by the Hispanic National Internship Program of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Although the two worked for […]
FIU business students and alums FLIP for social change.
Tackling health care issues, affecting education, stewarding the environment and fostering social entrepreneurship are among the areas of interest that the new Florida International University (FIU) Leaders in Practice (FLIP) organization boldly aims to advance. Michelle Joubert, assistant director of advancement and alumni relations in the College of Business Administration, devised the idea after an […]
Alumnus sees connection between surf boards and social justice.
As executive director of Planeta Feliz, Amaury Blondet (BBA ’08), wants to make the “world happier and more sustainable.” He has a simple message and it’s one he is acting on: “Get involved. Help. Everyone can do something.” His openness has led him see opportunities in many places—and even surf boards fit in. https://business.fiu.edu/biznews/2009/10/amaury_blondet.mp4
Alumna finds optimal career satisfaction in her marketing company.
A complete business plan, networking and a birthday party were all part of the early success of Optimal Marketing Results, according to its founder Melany D. Michelena (BBA ’05). Parlaying her corporate experience working for others, and focusing on what she loved to do, Michelena now offers advice to other hopeful entrepreneurs. https://business.fiu.edu/biznews/2009/09/melany_michelena.mp4
South Florida Business Journal selects FIU Business alumna as one of 25 “Influential Business Women of 2009.”
Silka Gonzalez (MACC ’05) discusses Enterprise Risk Management—a boutique IT consulting firm specializing in information security of which she is president and founder—and how a driving passion for her work led to her recognition as one of South Florida Business Journal‘s Influential Business Women of 2009. https://business.fiu.edu/biznews/2009/8/silka_gonzalez_alumni_profile_Md.mp4