{"id":19954,"date":"2012-10-04T13:56:27","date_gmt":"2012-10-04T13:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/?p=19954"},"modified":"2012-10-04T13:56:27","modified_gmt":"2012-10-04T13:56:27","slug":"lawrence-kicks-off-annual-chapman-leadership-lecture-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/2012\/10\/lawrence-kicks-off-annual-chapman-leadership-lecture-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawrence kicks off annual Chapman Leadership Lecture series."},"content":{"rendered":"

Calling for a new generation of leadership that will inspire a community to transcend personal differences to serve others, David Lawrence Jr., former publisher of The Miami Herald<\/em>, delivered the keynote address at the first annual Chapman Leadership Lecture, an event presented by Florida International University\u2019s (FIU) College of Business\u2019 Center for Leadership<\/a> (CFL).<\/p>\n

\u201cEach of us does have within us the power to get things done—good things, powerful things, things that transcend our lives,\u201d he told the gathering of more than 350 students, faculty and community members at FIU\u2019s Graham Center ballroom. The inaugural lecture honored the legacy of civic leader Alvah H. Chapman Jr., whose widow Betty, daughter Dale Webb and grandson Aubrey Webb (BA \u201998) attended the event.<\/p>\n

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Modesto A. Maidique; David Lawrence accepting the FIU Center for Leadership\u2019s 2012 Transcendent Leader Award; Betty Chapman; and David Landsberg, president and publisher of Miami Herald Media Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lawrence told how he drew inspiration from Chapman, who focused his efforts on the \u201cleast, last and lost,\u201d including the homeless and the community devastated by Hurricane Andrew. An ardent advocate for the education of young children, Lawrence now leads the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation and the Children\u2019s Movement of Florida.<\/p>\n

Speakers recall an inspiring advocate and trusted advisor. <\/em><\/p>\n

The evening was also an opportunity to remember Chapman\u2019s vision and wisdom. FIU President Emeritus Modesto A. Maidique, CFL\u2019s executive director, recalled a time early in his FIU presidency when he was approached with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: becoming the first Hispanic Presidential Cabinet member. Seeking advice, he called Chapman, who reminded him of his five-year commitment to FIU.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe told me, \u2018Your only decision is whether you\u2019ll be true to your commitment,\u2019\u201d Maidique said. \u201cAlvah always zeroed in on the heart of the matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Graduate School of Business, the Chapman family\u2019s support of FIU has been integral to many aspects of the university\u2019s ability to provide higher education to the Miami community.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlvah felt it was his duty to serve not only his company, but also his community,\u201d said Betty Chapman. \u201cOnce he set his mind to doing something, he was going to get it done, but his most important objective was always to encourage people to work together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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