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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Business Alumni Chapter Board induction takes place, plans laid for upcoming year.
The College of Business Administration’s Business Alumni Chapter inducted its new board members on May 30, 2008 at a breakfast held in the new College of Business Complex. The breakfast honored the board members who served during the 2007-2008 term and welcomed the incoming board members who will serve the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The College […]
Art of Networking series concludes at Cremata Fine Art.
On April 17, 2008, the three-part Art of Networking series concluded at Cremata Fine Art. The series was created to provide a cultural venue at which alumni and friends could come together and learn practical, valuable information about the importance of business networking. The finale boasted a substantial turnout. Raul Cremata (BBA ’82) opened his […]
Business Alumni Chapter hosts “Art of Networking” event.
On Thursday, September 20, 2007, Business Alumni Chapter members met at the Miami Art Group Gallery in Miami’s Design District for the premier of the “Art of Networking” series. The “Art of Networking” series was created to provide a cultural venue at which Florida International University’s alumni and friends could come together and learn practical, […]
New Business Alumni Chapter Board plans next series of events.
New chapter board members have been selected for the 2006-2007 academic year. They include Manny Matalon (BACC ’01) as president; Gilbert Santiesteban (BACC ’02) as president-elect; José Perez (BBA ’02) as vice president, and James Rivera (BACC ’01) as director of development. The new board is looking forward to many exciting developments for the Business […]