30 Florida International University Magazine FALL 2009 UPCOMING EVENTS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Alumni Events Trail of the Torch Annual kick-off event for the new school year sponsored by the Student Alumni Association and the Student Government Association. When: Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Where: Modesto A. Maidique Campus Housing Quads Contact: Dianne Cordova in Alumni Relations at 305-348-9050 or dcordova@fiu.edu. “Rhythms of Modern Life: British Prints 1914-1939” Exhibition explores the synergy of modern man and machine as seen in the artistic movements of early 20th century England. When: Nov. 20, 2009-Feb. 28, 2010 Where: The Wolfsonian-FIU (1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach) Contact: Julieth Dabdoub at 305-535-2622 or julieth@thewolf.fiu.edu. Ghost Tour Target Wednesday After Hours events Halloween event sponsored by SAA and SGA. Free monthly series designed to complement the Frost Art Museum’s exhibitions. When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7-9 p.m. Where: MMC Housing Quads Contact: Dianne Cordova in Alumni Relations at 305-348-9050 or dcordova@fiu.edu. Silver Pride 25-Year Reunion (1972-1984), FIU Homecoming When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Where: Stadium Club at FIU Stadium at MMC Contact: Elena Balsinde in Alumni Relations at 305-348-0159 or ebalsind@fiu.edu. University Events Theatre Department presents “Sonia Flew” An overwhelmed mother learns her son has enlisted in the military only weeks after Sept. 11, 2001. When: Sept. 24-27, Oct. 1-4, 8 p.m. Where: Wertheim Main Stage at Modesto A. Maidique Campus Contact: Call 305-348-0496 or visit carta.fiu.edu. When: Sept. 2, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m. Where: Frost Art Museum at MMC Contact: Jessica Delgado at 305-348-3892. 23rd Annual Festival of the Trees Sponsored by the School of Architecture to benefit the FIU Interior Design Endowed Scholarship Fund. When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Where: Coverings Etc. (7610 N.E. 4th Court, Miami) Contact: Call 305-348-0496 or visit carta.fiu.edu. 6th Masters’ Mystery Art Show Annual display of postcard creations by community and university artists benefits the FIU MFA in visual arts program. When: Thursday, Dec. 3. Display viewing begins at noon; reception at 7 p.m. Where: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach (One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) Contact: Call 305-348-0496 or visit mastersmystery.com. Qualified individuals with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act who need special accommodations for FIU-sponsored events may request assistance by calling event organizers or the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771. Requests must be made five working days before the event. 1. College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Divina Grossman has been elected chairwoman of the Florida Association of Colleges of Nursing for a two-year term. Francisco Diaz Rivas, Esserman International’s general manager, notifies Sarena Bahad that she has been chosen for an internship at Crispin Porter + Bogusky. Hospital Foundation, raised a record $137,000 in a 25-hour dance extravaganza that attracted 130 dancers. 2. The College of Law was formally inducted into the Association of American Law Schools, becoming the 171st law school to receive the coveted recognition. 4. In February, more than 53,000 guests attended the eighth Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which raised approximately $2 million for the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. 3. In January, the 12th FIU Dance Marathon, benefiting Miami Children’s 5. School of Hospitality professor and Wine & Food Festival culinary Alumni Association gets student internship Earlier this summer, Honors College student Sarena Bahad, a native of Great Britain, completed a 12-week internship at Crispin Porter + Bogusky in Miami, where she worked on content management for accounts including Esserman Volkswagen and Domino’s Pizza. The Golden Panther, who is pursuing degrees in finance and art history and plans to graduate next spring, got the internship through the Student Alumni Association (SAA), of which she is a member and ambassador. “Working along with Crispin Porter + Bogusky was a wonderful and rewarding experience because I was able to showcase my business skills,” Bahad said. “When I was notified that I was the selected winner of the competitive internship, I was beyond ecstatic because I knew that I would grow director Michael Moran ’86, MS ’03 and his team of student associate volunteers recovered more than 800 “SoBe”-events meals (twice what they salvaged last year) and donated them to the Daily Food Bank. 6. In March, the FIU Relay for Life raised more than $80,000 in support of the American Cancer Society, bringing the group’s five-year fundraising to more than $280,000. 7. According to PennEnergy.com, Alumni, submit your favorite FIU Points of Pride and they may appear in an upcoming issue of FIU Magazine. Send your submissions to alumni@fiu.edu.