SEAS loses significant coordinator
At a young age of 42 years, coordinator of research programs for the School of Environment, Arts and Society, Thor Dunmire, has passed away.
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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 awarded grant to train young African leaders
Twenty-five young African leaders from sub-Saharan nations will visit the University this summer in a public management program as part of the Young African Leaders Initiative that received a $100,000 grant from the Washington Fellowship.
Research: Women and children underrepresented in climate change
National Geographic’s first woman photographer will speak about women and children living in areas that are challenged in fulfilling their basic necessities due to climate change.
University threatened by rising sea levels
Environmental Coordinator Nicholas Ogle said keeping South Florida afloat is difficult when people aren’t considering the potential risks.
TEDxFIU reimagines possible, inspires in second annual event
The second annual TEDxFIU was hosted this past Thursday to an audience of about 500 people who reimagined what they thought was possible.
University commemorates 9/11 with Day of Service
Chris Cole, graduate assistant for the FIU Center for Leadership and Service, has worked to put together the University’s Day of Service at both Modesto A. Maidique Campus and Biscayne Bay Campus. This year it will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9-12 p.m.
BBC: The hidden jewel
Contributing writer Moises Fuertes thinks that most students aren’t aware of what a wonderful campus BBC is.
Lecture to discuss connections between humans and environment
WaterSCAPES’ mission is to discover the connections between humans and the environment. The program seeks to answer questions regarding how Earth is changing and what the consequences are for life on Earth.
FIU partners with Zoo Miami in animal research and lecture series
The School of Environment, Arts and Society is partnering with Zoo Miami in its new lecture series. Kristen Bishop will speak in the series’ first…
