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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“Dinner with 12 Strangers” combines Chinese food, the business of global flowers and networking.
It’s an innovative idea that’s part business, part social—and totally interesting. “Dinner with 12 Strangers,” a brainchild of the Student Alumni Association at Florida International University (FIU), lets alumni and community partners host a dinner for a dozen FIU students to impart career and real-world insight. Carlos Oramas (BBA ’93), a seasoned marketing professional and […]
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 […]
Leaders are not born . . . they are made.
One goal the Business Alumni Chapter established for 2009-2010—to cultivate future Florida International University (FIU) business alumni leaders by enriching and enhancing the experiences of business students—is on the road to fulfillment. Thanks to chapter sponsorship, eight business organization leaders participated in FIU’s Center for Leadership and Service’s Academy of Leaders (AOL) certificate program […]
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 […]
Future business leaders train for success at FIU.
Jose Betancourt went from being a shy high school student to winning the public speaking competition at the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) National Leadership Conference last summer. He credits his decision to join the organization as a high school sophomore with making that growth possible. In a show of gratitude, Betancourt, […]
Students distinguish themselves at national leadership event.
Eleven students from the College of Business Administration participated in competitions at Phi Beta Lambda’s (PBL) National Leadership Conference, “Get the Edge,” attended by more than 1,700 college students from across the country. Jose Betancourt, president of the Florida International University (FIU) chapter of PBL and Florida PBL state secretary took first place in public […]
March in April raises funds for worthwhile cause.
On April 25, 2009, members of the FIU Business Team put on their walking shoes and raised $3,672.00 for the March for Babies, a March of Dimes event. Faculty, staff, some students, a few alumni and several kids made up the 32-person team. Joyce J. Elam, executive dean, and her husband, Paul Vidmar, were among […]
Future Business Leaders of America & Phi Beta Lambda
Future Business Leaders of America & Phi Beta Lambda. Featuring Jose Toscano, Assistant Director to Student Government, Advisor, Phi Beta Lambda, Florida International University. [flv:http://business.fiu.edu/newsletters/BizBuzz/v05n04/toscano2.flv 500 334]