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, […]
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Alumni Notes
Banco Popular North America, the U.S. arm of San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Banco Popular, named Israel Velasco (BBA ’88) regional executive for South Florida. Velasco formerly was president and CEO of Alabama-based Colonial Bank’s South Florida region. Kaufman, Rossin & Co. PA has named Edward V. Gannon (BBA ’88) director of its litigation consulting practices. […]
Alumni Circle selects new Chair.
Demian Bellumio (BBA ’00) vice president of corporate finance and development for Terremark Worldwide, Inc., has been named 2005-2006 Chair of the Alumni Circle. Alumni joining the Circle of late include Diane P. Davis (MBA ’92), AVP/ wealth management advisor for Merrill Lynch; Francis Hondal (BBA ’87, MBA ’94),vice president, general manager for American Express […]
Business Alumni Chapter hosts The Graduates Club Business Affairs Forum – "Blue Ocean Strategy" with author W. Chan Kim
The Business Alumni Chapter and the Graduates Club are co-hosting a morning of networking and discussion featuring a presentation by W. Chan Kim, professor of strategy and international management at INSEAD, on Friday, September 16, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at The Bankers’ Club, One Biscayne Tower, in Miami. His presentation, based on his new […]
Business Alumni Chapter launches its "Traveling Happy Hour."
This month, the Business Alumni Chapter launches its Traveling Happy Hour—a series of monthly networking events at upscale locations in the Brickell/Downtown and Coral Gables areas—with the kick-off event on September 15th at Mosaico Restaurant, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Drink specials, free appetizers, and a chance to win fabulous travel prizes highlight the night. The first […]
Real Estate Alumni attend high-power networking event.
More than 100 alumni and friends gathered at Chispa Restaurant in Coral Gables for a night of high-powered networking on August 18 hosted by the FIU Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council (REAAC), a subdivision of the Business Alumni Chapter. REAAC’s focus is to unite real estate professionals in the community as well as to support […]
Alumni connection takes on a Latin flavor.
From left, Alex Lastra (BBA’91) and Ramon Ferran (BBA’79) We all have our morning routines. For Alex Lastra (BBA ’91), principal of Atlantic & Pacific Development, and Ramon Ferran (BBA ’79), senior vice president of commercial lending at TotalBank, the day does not start without a quick stop at Versailles in Little Havana. For more […]