With a new course called “Computer Science for Everyone,” students will be able to learn coding, create apps and develop skills in computing to build their skillset for any field. IDC 1000 is where students can learn the seven “big ideas” of computing. Professor Christy Charters is the instructor for this fully online class, and she shares that the purpose for the course is to introduce students to the field of computing.
Each year, the homecoming council at FIU puts together a week of events to try and get students more involved within the FIU community. The amount of effort it takes to put together the week of homecoming, as well as what happens behind the scenes, is what some FIU students might miss.
For students who are looking for an opportunity to build their careers without having to leave campus, The FIU Career and Talent Development Career Fair takes place each semester at MMC in the hopes that employers who visit the University will #HireFIU.
Hosted by Steph! Favour by The Wake Dark Entries by Bauhaus Friendly Fires by Section 25 Cursed by 13th Chime Candidate by Joy Division —- Conception by Siiiii Nite Rite by Ash Code Hollywood by Parade Ground Black of The Soft…
With a goal to register at least 5,000 students, the Student Government Association at FIU hosted its first “Roar to the Polls” event on Wednesday, Aug. 31 to discuss voter literacy. SGC-MMC began this initiative, with hopes of attracting Panthers to get registered and vote on Election Day; the first day of the three-day event took place in GC 243 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Career Expo is described as a premier professional development and recruiting opportunity for all FIU students and alumni. It offers students a platform for employment, internships, recruitment and on-the-spot interviews. The expo also provides career advising from professionals from respective industries.
FIU Student Media met with students to discuss difficulties working at a job while going to school. With many students commuting to and from school, while prioritizing their work obligations, this full plate may prevent students from enjoying extra-curricular activities on and off-campus.
FIU Student Media sat with Chief Alexander Casas to help explain how the FIU Police Department works.
At BBC, Chief Casas explains that it is a division of petrol, which is also known as a community oriented policing squad, that designates officers from the FIU Police Department to the BBC area.
After being arrested back in 2012 for trying to enter Hofstra University to participate in the national debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, third party candidate Jill Stein is still increasing her efforts to be included in this year’s national debates.
When a state of emergency was declared, following a severe outbreak of blue-green algae blooms that appeared in four Florida counties’ aquatic environments, research found that this particular algae is toxic and can cause severe harm to public health.