Academic advising should not be inconsistent
Cindy Cuadra/ Assistant Opinion Director FIU takes care of its students. They provide many resources including the Disability Resource Center, the Career Center and…
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Muslim Student Association to educate about hijab
For Sara Haroon, the hijab is more than a piece of clothing.
“It represents me,” the president of the MMC Muslim Student Association, said referring to her head scarf. “When I go out, it’s an obvious representation that I’m Muslim and am proud of my faith.”
Students respond to Wells Fargo scandal
Following confirmed reports that Wells Fargo Bank had created over 2 million fake, unauthorized bank and credit card accounts on behalf of customers since 2011, senior Alexander Durant is thankful he’s never opened an account with the bank.
FIU showcases cyber security awareness
Each event teaches faculty, staff and students the importance of cybersecurity and management methods to utilise in both their work life and private life. They also learn how to identify and prevent cyber attacks such as identity theft, phishing and ransomware.
Homecoming Calendar of Events
The 2016 FIU Homecoming calendar of events. Graphic by Nia Young
Cafecito con SGA
“For us [SGA] It’s all about getting to know our students and getting to know what concerns they had or what things they thought we had to work on as well as their expectations for us,” Juarez said to Student Media. “That’s why we called it ‘Cafecito’; to make it feel more at home.”
FIUPD arrests academic advisor
Peter Holland, Jr.//Asst. Sports Director The FIU Police Department has arrested academic advisor Terrence Wilson for resisting an officer without violence to his person. According…
Support System: emotional support animals assist with student disabilities
Emotional support animals, a growing demographic among universities nationwide, have taken up a role in the lives of students with diagnosed psychiatric disabilities — as residents of dorm rooms.
DRC caters testing accommodations to individual needs
Committed to guiding and supporting students with disabilities during their college experience, the Disabilities Resource Center at FIU “provides the resources to facilitate a smooth transition to university life,” as stated on their website.
Disability Resource Center aims to break stigmas surrounding disabilities
“There was a very big stigma that if you were a DRC student you were just trying to gain the system … One of the major highlights of the last few years is really showing professors how accountable we hold our students and how accountable they want to be held,” said Stephen Loynaz, access consultant manager for the DRC.
