student affairs

VP of Student Affairs retires after 29 years

By: Joshua Ceballos/News Director   Journalist, Director of Student Activities, University Ombudsman and Vice President of Student Affairs: all of these positions and more describe FIU giant Larry Lunsford, who officially retires on Feb. 28, 2019 after 29 years of service. On Monday, Dec. 17, the University hosted a retirement ceremony to celebrate Lunsford’s long […]

VIDEO: FIU AVP engages student and staff in weekly runs

Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director Every Monday at 5:30 p.m., students and staff dressed in athletic gear gather around Panther Square in the Wolfe University Center to run with Anthony DeSantis, the assistant vice president for Student Affairs. Get a closer look at the weekly runs in the video below!

New VP to bring “more exposure” for student programming

By: Joshua Ceballos/News Director   Career counselors and a welcome package for online students are just some of the changes students can expect following the merger between two divisions. Larry Lunsford, the vice president of Student Affairs for the past six years is retiring this December, and his spot will be taken by Elizabeth Bejar, […]

SGA holds open constitutional review meetings

By: Gerard Albert/Staff Writer After announcing the merger between the two Student Government Councils, the Student Government Association has been holding committee meetings to edit the constitution. The meetings, which plan to continue through September, are aimed at revising the current FIU Constitution. The committee’s aim is twofold, they are trying to make the document […]

BBC Campus Life packs February with back-to-back events

February may be the shortest month but Campus Life at The Biscayne Bay Campus is aiming to make the most of it with back-to-back events planned for the remainder of the month.

Big-named rappers and DJ headline Panthermonium

For the sixth consecutive year, FIU Homecoming will host Panthermonium, a concert dubbed the “biggest show known to Florida International University” by Student Affairs.

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.

From the Dean of Students Office

Tony Delgado, Ed.D. Ombudsman and Assistant Dean of Students The Dean of Students Office, in the Division of Student Affairs, creates a culture of care for students, their families, faculty and staff by providing proactive education consultation, resources, and response to distressed students or students in crisis. The Dean of Students will provide a monthly […]

Board of Trustees approves increase in fee that pays for student activities

The A&S fee pays for all student life related organizations, clubs, events, and buildings at FIU; it has stayed at $12.87 per credit hour since 2012-2013.

Gender neutral restrooms, reality this spring

Over a year in the making, gender neutral restrooms will be a reality at FIU by this term.

GC introduces Armenian flag to FIU Atrium

Armenian and Artsakh flags now hang from the Atrium ceiling in the Graham Center.

BBC town hall sparks discussion of evolving campus, university

President Mark B. Rosenberg remained optimistic about University partnerships and improving under the Board of Governors' performance funding model on Monday at the Biscayne Bay Campus town hall meeting where he also addressed the need for more parking and extended dining hours.
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