Homecoming Director reveals intricacies behind Homecoming
Stephanie Gambill/Contributing Writer Four days into Homecoming Week, the overall director hopes that his colleagues’ hard work has paid off. “We rely heavily on social…
Homecoming Council
Homecoming Council shares how they plan homecoming
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.
Students: Support our players
During homecoming week, the homecoming council promotes several events in order to get the student body engaged in college life.
Rally 100 aims to unify the FIU panther community
Unlike past Rally 100 events, this year’s event, free for all FIU students, will bring together all clubs and organizations on campus. This Wednesday July 13, experience the Rally 100 at the housing quad.
University prepares for Homecoming
The school’s annual Homecoming tradition brings a week-long list of activities for University students.
University launches United Way campaign, goal of 200,000
The University’s partnership with Miami’s largest non-profit organization, United Way, is launching this year’s campaign, with a goal of 200,000 dollars.
Panthers Got Talent promises a Homecoming to remember
Emulating shows like “America’s Got Talent,” the University’s Panthers Got Talent is a competition for students, faculty and staff to showcase their various talents. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the U.S. Century Bank Arena – doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Drug enforcement to take place at Homecoming
University Chief of Police Alexander Casas is concerned over the heightened likelihood of MDMA use at future Homecoming concerts. While the presence of MDMA and other drugs is a concern for the University Police Department, Casas notes that in the previous year few drug-related arrests have been made.
FIU prepares for panthermonium concert
As the University’s annual Panthermonium quickly approaches, the community gears up for this year’s concert and performers. As part of Homecoming Week, the Panthermonium event expects to draw in big crowds.