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Florida International University Magazine Fall 2006 Florida International University Division of University Relations Florida International University FIU Digital Commons FIU Magazine Special Collections and University Archives Fall 2006 Florida International University Magazine Fall 2006 Florida International University Division of University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/fiu_magazine Recommended Citation Florida International University Division of University Relations, "Florida International University Magazine Fall 2006" (2006). FIU Magazine. 4. https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/fiu_magazine/4 This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in FIU Magazine by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2006 20/20 VISION President Modesto A. Maidique crowns his 20-year anniversary at FIU with an historic accomplishment, winning approval for a new College of Medicine. Also in this issue: Alumna Dawn Ostroff ’80 FIU honors alumni College of Business takes the helm of a at largest-ever Administration expansion new television network Torch Awards Gala garners support THE 2006 GOLDEN PANTHERS FOOTBALL SEASON WILL BE THE HOTTEST ON RECORD WITH THE HISTORIC FIRST MATCHUP AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AT THE ORANGE BOWL. DON'T MISS A MOMENT, CALL FOR YOUR TICKETS TODAY: 1 -866-FIU-GAME FIU Golden Panthers 2006 Season Aug Middle Tennessee A 7 p.m. September 9* South Florida A 7 p.m. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa September 16* Bowling green H 6 p.m. Sept * Maryland Arkansas State Parents weekend North Texas University of Miami A TBA Orange Bowl, Miami October .21 Alabama A TBA INfoverrtber Louisiana-Monroe H 7 p.m. November Louisiana-Lafayette H 6 p.m. Homecoming * FAU A 3:30 p.m. Dolphin Stadium December!* Troy H 7 p.m. ALUMNI Fun for the whole family with the Golden Panther DJ, dancing, FIU mascot Roary, games, ASSOCIATION giveaways, face painting,food catered by Tony Roma's, prizes and more. Be sure to join / us at the Orange Bowl to cheer on the Golden Panthers as they face the Hurricanes for the first time. Sponsored by the FIU Alumni Association. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINEFIU on the cover in this issue 04 In Brief 30 Building for Business Success President awards A new four-building complex for the College 100,000th degree of his career of Business Administration will support a team-oriented, active learning approach. 12 Alumni Profile: Dawn Ostroff ’80 32 New Athletics Association Board to increase support for FIU sports 14 Into the Blue FIU marine biologist Michael Heithaus, a 33 Alumni News: renowned shark expert, explores how these The Alumni Association welcomes On the cover: 20/20 Vision mysterious animals behave and influence a new board of directors. President Modesto A. Maidique appeared other marine life and the ecosystem. in high spirits on an August afternoon to 34 Alumni Spotlight: stand for the cover portrait overlooking the 20 The FIU College of Medicine Danny Pino ’96 and his FIU Green Library, an iconic image of the In a series of stories, we explore what’s wife Lilly Bernard Pino ’97 university’s educational excellence. Dr, next now that the Florida Board of Maidique oversaw the expansion of the Governors has given a green light for FIU to 37 Class Notes library, as well as the construction of more open a new College of Medicine. And one than 20 major facilities at FIU. His 20 years 40 Donor Profile: Miami family shares their joy in learning the at Florida International University have North Dade Medical Foundation been, in the words of one community medical school has been approved. leader, “transformational.” 41 VIP: 26 2005 Torch Awards Gala Joy Wallace ’81 Performances by American Idol star and alumna Nadia Turner make the 2005 Gala an unforgettable night for honoring FlU’s best and brightest. in the next issue Protecting our environment Research conducted by scientists in the FIU Southeast Environmental M u m ™ Research Center is playing a key role in the restoration and preservation of the Florida Everglades, as The Campaign for Each One, Teach One Florida’s Women well as other fragile resources: Biscayne The First Generation Legendary civil rights leader Business Leaders National Park, Big Cypress National FIU has the opportunity to and educator Bob Moses Find Balance Preserve and Florida Bay. We explore how award $1.6 million in joins FlU’s Center for Urban A new study by FlU’s the efforts of SERC scientist are improving scholarships to deserving Education and Innovation and Center for Leadership the future of South Florida’s threatened students if the university can brings the Algebra Project to explores the lives of environments. raise $823,000 by Nov. 30 to Miami’s public schools. women who hold top corporate positions. match a state grant. MAGAZINEFIU FALL2006 r volu'melFf FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY from the Editor Dear Readers, FIU Magazine Editorial FIU MAGAZINE Florida International Advisory Board Division of University University 2006-07 Alumni On March 23, 2006, the Florida Board of Governors Administration Association Board Cathy Akens Executive Committee took the historic step of approving a new College of Assistant VP Student Affairs Marcos Perez ’90, Biscayne Bay Campus MBA ’00 William R. Trueba, Jr., Esq. ’90 Medicine for Florida International University. The vote Patricia Alvarez Vice President President was widely hailed for the promise of improved health care Director, Sponsored Research University Administration and Training Jose M. Perez de Corcho ’93 Terry Witherell Vice President and educational access for the community. These social and educational Pietro Bonacossa Associate Vice President Associate Director, External Relations Raymond del Rey ’97 issues are substantiated by hard numbers that ultimately made the case for Credit Programs of Continuing Secretary and Professional Studies Bill Draughon the new medical school. Associate Vice President George B. Brackett Jr. ’76 & 77 Gisela Casines Alumni Relations Treasurer The facts and figures, however, don’t alone tell the story. To understand Associate Dean, Coliege of Arts and Sciences William Stahl Samuel C. Jackson '97 just how important this medical college will be in our community, you Director of Publications Parliamentarian Dr. Carol Damian have to meet 16-year-old lasmin Qyyum and her family, whom we feature Char and Professor, Department Karen Cochrane Ty N. Javellana, CPA ’88, of Art and Art History; Associate Director MST ’98 as part of our medical college coverage starting on page 20. The Qyyums University-wide Arts Council Editorial Services Past President welcomed us into their home to share their personal reasons for celebrating Regina Delulio, Esq. Deborah O’Neil Associate General Counsel, Editor, FIU Magazine Officers news of the medical college. lasmin, who aspires to one day be a physician, Office of the General Counsel Aileen Sola Gabriel Albelo ’93 Dr. Stephen Fain embodies the true promise of FlU’s new College of Medicine. Art Director Stewart L. Appelrouth MS ’80 Professor, College of Education In the glow of this recent triumph, FIU is also reflecting on another Joseph L. Caruncho, Esq. ’81 Estela Garcia Writers Jose Manuel Diaz ’86 Assistant Director of success story, the 20-year anniversary of President Modesto A. Maidique. Communication and Sue Arrowsmith ’05 Cynthia J. Dienstag, PA ’84 Publications, College of Susan Feinberg Joaquin “Jack” F. Gonzalez ’98 While institutional success is certainly built on the hard work and Engineering and Computing Bryan Gilmer Carlos H. Hernandez ’97 Martin Haro '05 dedication of many, it also depends on strong leadership at the top. Few Dr. Sally Gallion Michael R. Mendez ’03 Assistant Dean of Marketing, Mark Hayes public university presidents have served as long as President Maidique, Communication, and Sara LaJeunesse Raul Perez Ballaga ’97 even fewer can be credited with the scope of his accomplishments at FIU. Publications; College of Jose Parra '97 Justo Luis Pozo ’80 Business Administration Dr. Susan Webster ’87 We at FIU Magazine marveled as we compiled the 20-year timeline of Dr. Lillian Kopenhaver Photographers Dean, School of Journalism Marimer Codina FIU milestones starting on page 16. FlU’s progress is nothing short of and Mass Communication Gloria O’Connell remarkable. Even more exciting is what the future holds as FIU fulfills its Dr. Larry Lunsford Ivan Santiago Assistant Vice President of Michael Upright vision of being a top public urban research university. Your thoughts are Student Affairs, University Ombudsman always welcome at [email protected]. Dr. John Stack Professor, College of Law and Department of Political Cheers, Science; Director, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship Studies William R. Trueba, Jr., Esq. ’90 President, FIU Alumni Association Deborah O’Neil Dr. Bob Wolff Associate Dean, College of Education Write To Us: Send your letters via email to [email protected], fax to 305-348-3247 or mail to PC 515, Miami, FL 33199. Letters should refer to content in the magazine, and may be edited for publication. All letters must include writer’s full name and address. Alumni, please include degree and year of graduation. FiU MAGAZINE is published by the Florida International University Division of University Administration. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Distributed free of charge to alumni, friends, faculty and staff of the University. Postmaster and others, please send change of address information to FIU Magazine, Office of Alumni Relations, MARC 510, Miami, FL 33199. Copyright ©2006, Florida International University * Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Institution. This document was produced at an annua! cost of $82,540 or $0.69 per copy to inform the public about a university program. Qualified individuals with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act who need special accommodations for any F!U-sponsored event can request assistance by calling the number listed in association with the function.
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