With a title of “account manager, corporate partnerships” for the Miami Heat, Katie Jane (BS ’07) shows companies how the giant LED motion graphic display outside the American Airlines Arena in Miami can deliver their advertising message with enormous results. Jane credits her courses in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) […]
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Two of our alumni recently received significant honors and we’re pleased to congratulate them. Torch Awards recognizes alumna. Gloria Romero Roses (BBA ’92) principal, Nexus_Consulting, LLC, was honored with a “Distinguished Alumni Award” at Florida International University’s (FIU) ninth annual Torch Awards Gala. “The alumni and faculty who are selected represent FIU’s finest—they are our […]
Alumnus is an ace at making a lasting impression.
Whether his audience is a corporate group, students or the homeless, Frank Kelly (BBA ’01), a professional speaker and product manager for Johnson and Johnson, has a formula for helping transform each listener into a “lasting impressionist.” It’s as easy as A.C.E. (attitude, communication skills and external image)—and he doesn’t just explain it, he embodies […]
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame to honor two individuals, one company.
A lively evening that combines multiple awards, a networking reception, a silent auction and an induction ceremony will mark the 11th annual Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame (EHOF) ceremony. At the event, “Beyond Ideas: The Art of Entrepreneurship,” the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) will honor alumnus Carlos Duart (MST ’99, BACC […]
FIU Leaders in Practice launch career day for underprivileged high school students.
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 […]
Entrepreneur returns to campus to share the secrets of success.
When Doug Gallagher (MSM ’74) last walked across the Florida International University (FIU) campus, the young state university was home to around 5,000 students and only one or two buildings. Today’s FIU is quite a different place—a difference that greatly impressed Gallagher when he returned recently to speak at the College of Business Administration. One […]
“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 […]
Alumni Notes
Tony Argiz (BBA ’74) has been installed as president and chairman of the Orange Bowl Committee Board. Steve R. Picha (MS ’95 in taxation), CPA, was elected treasurer of the South Florida Chapter of the NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) for 2010. Alvaro J. Luis (BBA ’99) has been promoted to senior vice president […]
Florida A&M University names FIU Business alumna dean of School of Business and Industry.
After a national search, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) appointed Shawnta Friday-Stroud (PhD ’97) as dean of its School of Business and Industry (SBI). FAMU Provost Cynthia Hughes Harris made the announcement on February 15, 2010. “I am so proud of Friday-Stroud and I am very confident that she will be an excellent dean,” […]
New group plays key liaison role between current and future alumni.
“We see ourselves as the United Nations of the College of Business Administration—a place to share ideas for achieving greater success through more cooperation, and where student leaders come to offset weaknesses through others’ strengths.” With those words, Francesco Orofino, student liaison to the college’s Business Alumni Chapter (BAC) at Florida International University (FIU) set […]