SGC-MMC Elections Candidates 2014
Campaigning runs through April 2 and elections start April 1. For the full list of candidates, visit FIUSM.com. SGC-BBC’s list of candidates will not be available until March 27.
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University weighs in on Obamacare
With the rise in costs of health coverage, some students are concerned with how to carry insurance even before graduation arrives.
Student Government begins budget hearings
The Student Government Association will have budget hearings Feb. 6 and 7 with organizations seeking money from the activity and services fee — a $12.37 per credit hour charge that every student pays to the University. This year’s pot has not been determined yet, but last year’s reached $16.1 million.
Rosenberg signing deal with Peru’s former president
The Latin American and Caribbean Center is celebrating its 35th anniversary with Peru’s former president Alan Garcia who will sign an agreement with President Mark B. Rosenberg to open up student exchange and study abroad programs between a Peruvian university and FIU.
University inks deal with Royal Caribbean
On Dec. 11 FIU signed partnership with Royal Caribbean to build a new facility at Biscayne Bay Campus.
Youth unemployment at 16.1 percent
Generation Opportunity, a non-partisan youth advocacy organization, recently released a Millennial Jobs Report for July 2013 that pointed to a 16.1% unemployment rate among 18-29 year olds.
FIU Foundation exceeds fiscal year goal
Aaron Pabon/Staff writer FIU Foundation, Inc. set a fundraising goal of $42 million for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and has surpassed this by raising $43.3…
Egypt’s military signals impatience with president
HAMZA HENDAWI/AP Writer Egypt’s powerful military is showing signs of growing impatience with the country’s Islamist leaders, indirectly criticizing their policies and issuing thinly veiled threats that it might seize…
Bill to make student BOG representative governor-appointed
A Florida Senate bill to make the student member of the Florida Board of Governors a position appointed by the governor was approved by a higher education committee on Feb. 9.
Rosenberg joins University community for open forum
Occupy FIU held a Q-and-A session with University President Mark Rosenberg on the Graham Center lawn last Friday.
