New College of Arts and Sciences Dean talks future plans
Michael Heithaus, the newly appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, met with Student Media earlier this week for an interview.
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Student investigates effects of Everglades restoration
Image by Adrienne S., courtesy of Creative Commons Written by Nicole Zummar/Columnist University senior Valeria Paz often goes on trips to the Everglades. She heads…
Furton appoints new SEAS interim executive director
The provost-designate appointed Evelyn Gaiser as the interim executive director of the School of Environment Arts and Society, starting July 1.
Michael Heithaus named interim dean of arts and sciences
Provost Douglas Wartzok named Michael Heithaus as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 1, when the current dean, Kenneth Furton, takes over as the new provost.
FIU and UM: faculty collaborate in biology symposium
The GLADES club participated at the Tropical Biology Symposium last Sunday, where faculty from both FIU and UM presented their work.
University emphasizes benefits of public-private partnerships
Public-private partnerships are well underway at the University, regardless of critics. Contracts with Academic Partnerships and Royal Caribbean are in the process of being finalized, while a partnership with Zoo Miami was finalized on July 16.
FIU and Zoo Miami Team Up for Research
Vinson Pressley/Staff Writer According to a press release, the School of Environment, Arts, and Society, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Zoo Miami…
Professor to lecture on wildlife at Zoo Miami
Photo by Samuel Mann/Creative Commons Holly McCoach/Staff Writer Care to take a walk in someone else’s shoes? Take a walk on the wild side and…
Overfishing causes disruption in marine ecosystem
Daniel Uria/Staff Writer The ocean is home to a complex ecosystem that contains many diverse creatures. But this ecosystem is also fragile, and according to…
Research reveals drop in shark population
An average of one million shark deaths was reported in 2000 and 2010 by executive director of the School of Environment, Arts and Society Michael Heithaus in a paper titled “Global Catches, Exploitation Rates and Rebuilding Options” published in the journal “Marine Policy.”