Employees asked to support FIU through new Ignite campaign

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FIU rolled out its first-ever faculty and staff fundraising campaign, “Ignite,” with a rousing call to action from founding faculty member Steve Fain. “I know it is tough to ask people for money,” Fain, chair of the new campaign, told a crowd of 400 in the GC Ballrooms Feb. 15. “But, it’s not for me, […]

FIU Foundation Board of Directors members announced

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FIU has appointed four community leaders to serve on the FIU Foundation Board. “The FIU Foundation is honored to welcome these established professionals whose record of service to South Florida aligns with the mission of FIU,” said Howard Lipman, senior vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the FIU Foundation. “Their dynamic, entrepreneurial […]

Former FIU Board of Trustee Leader named Chairman Emeritus

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The Florida International University Board of Trustees (BOT) named Albert E. Dotson, Sr. chairman emeritus in honor of his years of leadership and service to the university. Dotson’s service to FIU spans three decades, most recently as chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2011. In approving Dotson’s emeritus status at the Nov. […]

The Team Builder

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Founding faculty member Judy Blucker helped build FIU and its women’s athletics programs. Now, she’s leaving a gift for future generations of female athletes. By Bryan Gilmer for FIU Magazine Last spring, FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg was a guest at an FIU reunion hosted by retired faculty member Judy Blucker (seated) and her partner […]