Division of Student Affairs | Florida International University

Green On Black Out Event

ericSA — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:27:15 +0000

In collaboration with the Department of Housing and Residential Life, Office of Sustainability, and Residence Hall Association, the Student Government Association hosted the “Black Out Green On” event on Tuesday 9, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus Housing Quad. With over 500 students in attendance, the event provided education and emphasized sustainability initiatives at FIU while providing a fun filled atmosphere of music, food, and entertainment. Student Government Association continues to engage the community in current issues and initiatives that is Worlds Ahead.

Spike Lee featured speaker for the Student Programming Council’s Speaker Series

ericSA — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:08:09 +0000

On February 26th, Spike Lee was the featured speaker for the Student Programming Council’s Speaker Series. The event was in collaboration with the Black Student Union and the National Pan-Hellenic Council to celebrate and honor Black History Month. Over 400 students came to listen to the lecture.

In his lecture, “An Evening with Spike Lee: America Through My Lens,” Lee discussed the history, current status and future of America as he sees it, touching on race relations, stereotypes in Hollywood, and social and political agendas. Spike Lee was able to give FIU students background on himself, his career as a filmmaker, and why understanding history is so important in today’s society – especially through film.

7th Annual Women Who Lead Conference Features Student Leader Perspective

ericSA — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:16:58 +0000

The Women’s Center of the Division of Student Affairs and many university partners brought the campuses together for their 7^th annual Women Who Lead Conference on February 28^th at MMC and March 6^th at BBC. These events feature some of the most prominent women leaders of south Florida who share their many trials and triumphs as women leaders in their industry. One of the exciting highlights of this years’ conference was a student leader panel discussion moderated by Dr. Yolangel Hernadez-Suarez, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education for the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, and Chief Medical Officer of the FIU HealthCare Network and Faculty Group Practice.

Panelists included a who’s who list of student leaders featuring:

American Medical Women’s Association Co-Presidents, Elisabeth Bonilla and Allison Holder
Student Government Association President and Board of Trustee Member, Laura Fariñas
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society President, Julie Goncalves
Society of Women Engineers President, Krystine Pimentel
Black Student Union President, Lillie Wilson

Panelists shared their perspectives on: balancing student life, service, and leadership development; how to create and sustain important mentoring relationships; and, the current status of the glass ceiling as they see it play out on campus and beyond. Overall, panelists provided a fresh, inspiring perspective on gender equity and leadership.

2013 conference keynote speakers included alumnae, Casandra Roache and Lourdes “Luly” Balepogi, who continue to make FIU proud as successful entrepreneurs and leaders in our local community. Thank you to all of our campus and community partners who made the conferences an amazing success this year!

Student Conduct Team Representing FIU Nationally

ericSA — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:07:37 +0000

The staff of the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution recently attended the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) 25^th Annual Conference, “Celebrating Ourselves and Our Work”. Each staff members certainly had something to celebrate:

Dr. Kristen A. Kawczynski, Director, was the Conference Chair and also presented “Celebrating Your New Job: Tips for A Mid-managers Transition”

Mr. Tyler Groll, Coordinator, was a co-coordinator for New Professionals events and presented with former Associate Director, Ms. Sarah Clegg) “Celebrating Mistakes: Learning and Growing from Commonly Made Mistakes in Student Conduct”

Mr. Jonathan Monti, Coordinator, presented “Celebrating the Graduate Student Experience: Strategies for Success”

Ms. Stacey Butler, Graduate Assistant, received a diversity scholarship to attend the conference, was the recipient of the Graduate Student of the Year award, and won the Graduate Student/New Professionals Case Study Competition (for the second year in a row)

Ms. Dallas Flint, Practicum student from Nova Southeastern University, teaming up with Stacey to win the Graduate Student/New Professionals Case Study Competition.

Student Life Awards!

ericSA — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:49:37 +0000

The Division of Student Affairs sponsors the Annual Outstanding Student Life Awards Ceremony to recognize FIU students who have excelled academically and in the areas of citizenship, innovation, leadership, diversity advancement, promotion of the Golden Panther spirit, and distinguished service to others. These student leaders serve as a source of pride and inspiration to others by giving unselfishly of themselves in order to enhance campus life and to make FIU a better place for all of us.

The “Outstanding Leadership Award” will recognize four seniors, three juniors, and two students from the each of the following classifications: freshmen, sophomores, and graduate students. Recipients will have exhibited integrity, outstanding quantities of leadership and teamwork, and have a distinguished record of involvement in campus life.

The “Diversity Award” embodies the Division of Student Affairs’ on-going commitment to educate students the importance of valuing and appreciating differences, similarities and uniqueness. This award will recognize a student who enduringly promotes understanding, acceptance and celebration of our diversity.

The “Outstanding Service Award” will recognize the commitment of time and service to others. This award will distinguish one individual and one student group or organization.

The “Spirit Award” will honor a group or individual student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting campus spirit, pride, and loyalty to FIU—a true “Golden Panther”.

The “Kaplan Award” is for students who are planning on entering the legal field and are in good academic standing. Two, LSAT test preparation course scholarships are available.

The “Shining Star Award” recognizes a student, or a group of students, who have introduced a new tradition or innovative idea to promote campus life, and/or the University’s prestige.

The “Presidential Award” recognizes one student who has introduced a new tradition or pursued a program/project that has enhanced campus life and/or the University’s prestige.