Student Ambassadors Manual

Handbook 2017 • 2018

This Handbook belongs to:________________________________________________ FIU Student Ambassadors Advisor and Executive Board Advisor Beatriz Newborn bettyn@fiu.edu / ambassadors@fiu.edu President presidentfiuambassadors@gmail.com Vice President of Operations operationsfiuambassadors@gmail.com Vice President of Membership & Recruitment membershipfiuambassadors@gmail.com Vice President of Programming programmingfiuambassadors@gmail.com Vice President of Communications communicationsfiuambassadors@gmail.com Judicial Director judiciaryfiuambassadors@gmail.com Director of Special Events eventsfiuambassadors@gmail.com Director of Fundraising fundraisingfiuambassadors@gmail.com Director of Sponsorship sponsorshipfiuambassadors@gmail.com New Member Educator membereducatorfiuambassadors@gmail.com Policies outlined in this Handbook ratified at general business meeting 08/21/2017 effective immediately. Any concerns should be directed to the FIU Student Ambassador Program Advisor.

It is the user of the Handbook’s responsibility to properly store and protect the provided Handbook and the contents within. Failure to do so will place the user responsible for replacing the Handbook and all associated costs. The contents of this Handbook may only be viewed by members in good-standing of the FIU Student Ambassador Program, FIU Alumni Association staff, and affiliated parties.

All rights reserved. No part of this Handbook may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the FIU Student Ambassador Program Advisor.

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Table of Contents Section 1 The Program

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Section 2 Policies & Procedures

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Section 3 A Brief History of FIU

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Section 4 FIU Facts & Stats

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Section 5 Learn Their Names

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Section 6 Campus Tours

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Section 7 The MMC Route

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Section 8 The BBC Route

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Section 9 Traditions

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Section 10 Spirit

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The Program Description The Florida International University Student Ambassadors are a select group of students who serve as hosts and hostesses for visiting dignitaries at numerous university and community functions. These events include, but are not limited to: conferences held at FIU, convocations, guest lectures, FIU Day at the Capitol, athletic tailgates, President’s Council meetings, and the Annual Torch Awards Gala. The Offices of the President, Vice President, Deans, Alumni Relations, and other prominent areas within FIU work with Student Ambassadors for their various needs. These functions are vital to the mission of the University.

My Role • Represent FIU as official hosts and hostesses at various University and community events, on an off campus • Provide University Tours to visitors and prospective students • Uphold the traditions and true spirit of a FIU Panther

The Benefits • Meet, interact, and network with FIU alumni, administrators, faculty, staff, legislators, and state officials • Learn interpersonal skills while gaining professional experience • Gain invaluable information about FIU, Miami, the State University System, and higher education events • Gain leadership skills by participating in retreats and networking opportunities with business and scholarly leaders for future personal endeavors • Free admission and reserved seating at select special events and programs • Official Student Ambassador Polo, name badge, and pin • Priority registration for classes • Opportunity to participate at the annual CASE Conference • Other merit-based Student Ambassador apparel and prizes.

Requirements • Commit to the program for the entire year (Fall, Spring, Summer) • Maintain 2.75 cumulative or semester GPA and be enrolled in at least nine (9) credit hours during both Fall and Spring semesters • Attend mandatory Thursday biweekly meetings, retreats, and training • Maintain a clean disciplinary record with the University • Commit to the mission of FIU and the Student Ambassadors Program and embody: a desire to learn, enthusiasm, leadership, responsibility, dependability, maturity, initiative, dedication, and punctuality

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Policies and Procedures Exclusivity The FIU Student Ambassador Program is an exclusive program that was established by the Office of the President and is currently sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and University Advancement. Fellow students and members of the Office of Alumni Relations select Student Ambassadors through an intensive interview process.

No organization sponsored by any office or college is permitted to establish their own Ambassador Program being that the Office of the President and University Advancement initiated this program for the purpose of representing FIU and interacting with Executive staff and distinguished leaders. If a department wishes to establish their own Ambassador Program, they must contact the Coordinator of Student Programs at the Office of Alumni Relations or current sponsor of the Ambassador Program as this is the only venue by which a student may be affiliated with the program.

Rules and Regulations Attendance Policy Because the program provides you Priority Registration, event dates and times a year in advance, and the ability to be a Stand-By, By accepting an event to support, even as a Stand-By, you: • Understand that you committed to attending the event • Understand that in the event you absolutely can not support: • You will notify the Vice President of Operations • You will contact the Stand-Bys or other Ambassadors to cover your shift with due time • You will lose points & receive a demerit (see Judicial Policy) • Must arrive on time to all events • If asked to arrive early, you will make the appropriate arrangements Illness or Family Death Should a Student Ambassador become sick and not be able to attend an event they’ve committed to, they must follow all procedures under Attendance Policy. Additionally, a Doctor’s note must be turned in to the Vice President of Operations. If a family member has passed away, a copy of the obituary must be brought to the Vice President of Operations to be excused.

Academic Policy Student Ambassadors are to maintain a two point seventy five (2.75) minimum cumulative or semester grade point average (GPA). Should an Ambassador fall below the threshold, they will be called to a one-on-one meeting with the program advisor to explain their situation and work on a plan to increase their GPA. If unable to improve their GPA by the end of the semester, they will be dismissed from the program regardless of Judicial Policy and will not be able to reapply to the program for at least one (1) academic year.]

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Conduct Student Ambassadors are expected to behave in a professional manner and maintain a positive attitude when working all events at all times, keeping in mind that they are representatives of the University and will be interacting with a variety of constituents. The use of alcohol and/or drugs at any events FIU Student Ambassadors will be present at either on or off campus is strictly prohibited. Any Student Ambassador in violation of this policy will be immediately dismissed from the program regardless of Judicial Policy.

Judicial Policy Violations It is a privilege and an honor to serve as a Student Ambassador. As such, if a Student Ambassador does not keep in good standing of the program, they will receive a demerit for the following but not limited to: • uniform violations • attendance policy violations • conduct violations Accruing of demerits will result in the following: 1st – Verbal Warning (over the phone and/or in-person) 2nd – Written Warning (email detailing infraction) 3rd – Probation for remainder of semester 4th – Judicial Review Pending Termination Judicial Review Should a Student Ambassador accrue 4 demerits, they will be arraigned to a judicial hearing regarding their status as a Student Ambassador.

The Review Board will consist of: • The Judicial Director • 1 Executive Member (Not Judicial Director, Randomly Chosen) • 1 Student Ambassador (Not Executive Member, Randomly Chosen) • The Program Advisor* The Review Board will consider all evidence, testimony, and discuss goals and personal standing within the organization. * Should the final vote result in a tie, the Program Advisor will break the vote.

Status of Membership Termination Should a Student Ambassador be terminated, they will return all provided uniform in acceptable condition to the Alumni Association. Failure to do so will result in an automatic hold will be placed on their account, barring them from registration and graduation until resolved.

Resignation Should a Student Ambassador resign from the Program, they must do so with signed Letter of Resignation provided to the President of the Student Ambassadors and to the Program Advisor. They must return all provided uniform in acceptable condition to the Alumni Association. Failure to do so will result in an automatic hold will be placed on their account, barring them from registration and graduation until resolved.

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Uniform Policy

Casual

Wear this for: Low-level tours, low-level events

Men MANDATORY Ambassador Polo Khaki Slacks Belt Dark Socks Brown Shoes Name Badge OPTIONAL Student Ambassador Pin

Women MANDATORY Ambassador Polo Khaki Slacks Belt Brown or Beige Flats Name Badge OPTIONAL Student Ambassador Pin

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Business Professional

Wear this for: High-level tours, Meetings, Academic Conferences

Men MANDATORY Navy Blazer White Dress Shirt Khaki Slacks Dark Socks Brown Dress Shoes Brown Belt Name Badge Student Ambassador Pin OPTIONAL Dark Plain Tie FIU Spirited Tie*

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Women MANDATORY Navy Blazer White Dress Shirt or Blouse Khaki Slacks Brown or Beige Flats OR Pumps* Brown Belt Name Badge Student Ambassador Pin OPTIONAL Khaki Skirt* Dark Plain Tie FIU Colored Tie Dark Neck Scarf FIU Colored Neck Scarf

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Wear this for: Formal / High-level events, Torch Awards, Nighttime Events (most)

Men MANDATORY Black Suit Jacket Black Suit Pants White or Black* Dress Shirt Dark Socks (Black Preferred) Black Belt Dark Necktie (Black Preferred) Name Badge Student Ambassador Pin OPTIONAL Navy or Gray Suit* Suspenders (with no belt, faux pas) Shirt Stays (aka garters) Light Necktie* FIU Colored Necktie* Dark or Light Bow-tie*

Women HIGH LEVEL EVENTS Formal Appropriate Dress Appropriate Accessories Hair Done, Appropriate Makeup All the above must be approved by Program Advisor with advance notice

MANDATORY Black Dress Shirt / Blouse Black Suit Pants Black Flats, Pumps*, or Heels* Name Badge Student Ambassador Pin OPTIONAL Black Suit Jacker Black Neck Scarf Black Tie

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A Brief History of FIU Unlikely Beginnings

In June 1965, Florida Senate Bill 711 passed, starting plans for the development of a state university in Miami. Fast-forward to the summer of 1969, development began, and founding president, Charles “Chuck” Perry, crafted his vision of FIU. Nestled in the abandoned Tamiami Airport tower, the first meeting was held, and FIU was born. To this day, the airport tower still stands at the center of campus, never to be destroyed - a testament to FIU’s humble beginnings.

• 1965 - Senate Bill 711 passed • • July 1969 - development of FIU • begins & first meeting • Charles “Chuck” Perry made founding president of FIU

Abandoned Tamiami Airport on SW 8th Street and 107th Avenue Airport tower is nicknamed “Ivory Tower”

The Vision Became Reality

Our beginnings were unconventional; our opening day in September 1972 continued that trend. With 5,667 students, it was the largest opening enrollment in U.S. collegiate history. A typical FIU student was 25, a full-time student, and a full-time worker. 80% had just graduated from MDC. 43% married. FIU was far from your typical university.

• September 1972, 5,667 students, • 80% from MDC largest opening day enrollment • Typical FIU Student is 25 years • Only upper division because of old, full-student & worker, & 43% MDC and UM married

The Building Years

Rapid expansion detailed these years with the founding of the North Miami Campus, known as Bay Vista Campus, and now Biscayne Bay Campus. Programs and faculty were brought in to focus on our International nature. We converted to a full 4-year university with doctoral programs, growing our enrollment to over 16,500 students.

Read more: fiu.edu/about-us/history/index.html

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Charles E. Perry, President Emeritus • At 31, youngest president of a university in the nation • Appointed Butler Waugh, Donald McDowell, and Nick Sileo to help him begin development of FIU. • In 3 years, Perry developed an upper division university with 6 schools & colleges and a faculty of 300, 98% of whom had Ph.Ds. • After 7 years of leadership, in 1975, Charles Perry stepped down, leaving FIU with over 10,000 students enrolled and 5 major buildings on campus.

Harold Crosby, 2nd President • Founding President of the University of West Florida • Developed FIU’s North Miami Campus, now know as Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC).

• Emphasized FIU’s international character, prompting the launch of new programs with an international focus and the recruitment of faculty from the Caribbean and Latin America.

• Served over 3 years as interim and resigned in 1979.

Gregory Wolfe, President Emeritus • Former White House Statesman, WWII Veteran, etc.

• Succeeded in winning legislative approval and funding to move FIU from an upper division university to a full, four-year university.

• Widely applauded for developing BBC: building the first on campus residence halls at BBC, increasing BBC enrollment to 2,800.

Modesto A. Maidique, President Emeritus • FIU tripled in size. From 2M sq. ft. and 59 buildings to 7M sq. ft. and 104 buildings.

• Established College of Law, School of Architecture, Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Frost Art Museum, and the Green Library, School of Hospitality and Tourism in Tianjin, China, and the College of Medicine.

• Youngest university to be invited to join Phi Beta Kappa.

Mark B. Rosenberg, Current President • Former Chancellor of the SUS of Florida.

• First FIU faculty to ascend to the University President.

• Increased enrollment to over 56K, improved grad rates by 13%, and hired over 500 new faculty.

• Research expenditures increased by 30% to $160M • University named as a Carnegie “Highest Research” as well an “Engaged” institution.

• Opened path-breaking partnerships with MDCPS, JP Morgan Chase, FP&L, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.

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FIU Facts & Stats U.S. News & World Report, America’s Best Undergraduate and Graduate School 2017 Best College (Undergraduate) International Business: 5th Best Graduate School Business Graduate International Business Programs: 15th Law Part-time Law: 52th Full-time Law: 103rd Arts & Science Public Affairs: 68th Nursing & Health Sciences Best Nursing School: Master’s 58th Doctor of Nursing Practice: 49th Nursing-Anesthesia: 88th Healthcare Management: 57th Occupational Therapy: 75th Public Health & Social Work Social Work: 91th U.S. News & World Report 2017 Best Online Program Ranking Best Online Bachelor’s Programs: 100th Best Online MBA Programs: 60th Best Online Graduate Business Programs (excluding MBA): 30th Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Program: 21st Best Online Graduate Business Programs: 30th Best Online Graduate Education Programs: 83rd Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs: 41th U.S News & World Report Best Colleges 2016 - MBA Programs with the most diversity (Fall 2015 Class) FIU: 2nd Bloomberg Business Week Business Most diverse school: 1st Best Undergraduate B-School: 110th Undergraduate Marketing Programs: 7th Undergraduate International Business Programs: 8th International Business: 8th Operations Management: 11th Sustainability: 17th Information Systems: 20th Marketing: 25th Ethics: 27th Business Law: 41st Entrepreneurship: 49th Quantitative Methods: 51st Finance: 55th

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Micro and Macro Economics: 57th Corporate Strategy: 64th

Peace Corp The Peace Corp ranks FIU among the top 10 national Hispanic – Serving Institutions, FIU tied at No. 8. This marks the fourth consecutive year for FIU. North American College Model UN, 2014-2015 FIU Model U.N. team ranks 4th in North America.

GraduatePrograms.com, 2015 Architecture: 2nd Best Finance Schools: 8th Social Work: 9th Psychology: 7th Speech Pathology: 8th Special Education: 9th Anatomy: 8th Curriculum and Instruction: 8th Medical School for Career Support: 8th Medical School for Education Quality: 20th Social Work Programs for Financial Aid: 7th Social Mobility Index Five Florida schools are in the nation’s top 50 on a new ranking that measures how graduates climb the economic ladder. FIU is ranked No. 7th on the Social Mobility Index created by CollegeNET, a higher education technology firm, and Payscale, which tracks worker pay Digital Journal FIU is ranked No. 2 in top leadership partners and solution providers in Educational institution (University Business School/Technical Trade School) and 1st place for FIU’s Center for Leadership.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education & Hispanic Outlook FIU is No. 1 in the nation in awarding bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Hispanic students.

FIU is No. 1 in producing Hispanic Engineering Majors (STEM) Among the top 10 producers of minority Nursing Masters Graduates (Programs: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration and Clinical Nursing) Excelencia in Education FIU ranked second in the nation for producing Latino graduates in science, technology, engineering and math fields in (IPEDS 2012-2013) Degree Query FIU is No. 17 in the top 20 colleges for Hospitality and Hotel Management Degrees.

Affordable Colleges Online FIU is ranked No 5 in the best online colleges in Florida.

Florida Bar Exam FIU law graduates rank first in Florida Bar passage rate (April 2016) Carnegie Research Classification FIU is ranked in the top tier of research universities in the nation -- R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity Florida Department of Education Florida Department of Education ranked our Reading Education program the best teacher prep program in FL (2015) Fulbright Scholars FIU is among the 16 research universities in the country with the most faculty and administrators who are Fulbright Scholars (2015-2016) Forbes 2016 For the second year in a row, FIU was named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes. FIU is ranked second among the 23 Florida-based employers recognized, and 6th in the education category. On the overall list of 500 employers, FIU is ranked no 34th Aspire to Excellence 2016 - Social Accountability - College of Medicine http://aspire-to-excellence.org/News/1191/2016+Award+Winners/

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Learn Their Names Learn these names as you will see them quite often as a Student Ambassador.

Administration Mark B. Rosenberg President of FIU Address As: President, Doctor Kenneth G. Furton Provost Address As: Doctor Kenneth A. Jessel Sr. VP of Admin, CFO Address As: Doctor Howard R. Lipman Sr. VP of Advancement Address As: Doctor Sandra B. Gonzalez-Levy Sr. VP of External Relations Address As: Doctor John A. Rock Sr. VP of Medical Affairs Address As: Doctor, Dean Saif Ishoof Sr. VP of Engagement Address As: Doctor, Saif* Terry Witherell VP of External Relations Address As: Doctor Michelle L. Palacio VP of Governmental Relations Address As: Miss Jaffus Hardrick Sr. VP of HR, Vice Provost SAAS Address As: Doctor Robert Grillo CIO, VP of Info Technology Address As: Mr. Andres G. Gil VP of Research Address As: Doctor

Larry Lundsford VP of Student Affairs Address As: Doctor Carlos B. Castillo General Counsel Address As: Mr. Pete Garcia Executive Dir. Of Athletics Address As: Mr., Pete* Javier I. Marques Chief of Staff Address As: Mr.

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Michael R. Heithaus Arts, Science, and Education Address As: Doctor, Dean John L. Volakis Engineering and Computing Address As: Doctor, Dean Ora Strickland NWCNHS Address As: Doctor, Dean Joanne Li Business Address As: Dean John Rock HWCOM Address As: Doctor, Dean Tรณmas R. Guilarte Public Health & Social Work Address As: Doctor, Dean Mike Hampton Chaplin Hosp & Tour Mgmnt Address As: Doctor, Dean

*Depending on the event or situation, you may use these names.

Juan Carlos Espinosa Honors College Address As: Doctor, Dean John F. Stack, Jr. SIPA Address As: Doctor, Dean Brian Schriner CARTA Address As: Doctor, Dean Tawia Baidoe Ansah College of Law Address As: Dean,

FIU Alumni Association Staff Duane Wiles Associate VP, Executive Dir. Address As: Duane Elisa Reyes Executive Assistant Address As: Elisa Sara DuCuennois Associate Executive Director Address As: Sara Paul Prewitt Director of Annual Giving Address As: Paul Alana Cuadra Development Assist., Annual Giving Address As: Alana Joaklin Raphael Sr. Dev. Officer, Annual Giving Address As: Joaklin Bill Draughon Executive Director Emeritus Address As: Bill Beatriz “Betty” Newborn Mnger, Student & Parent Philanthrop Address As: Betty Michelle Osborne GA, Student & Parent Philanthropy Address As: Michelle Stephen Fain Chair of the Ignite Campaign Address As: Dr. Fain Maria Tomaino Assoc. Dir., Alumni Career Dev. Address As: Maria

Bianca Gutierrez Annual Giving Coord., Ignite Address As: Bianca Nadine Matas GA, Alumni Career Dev. Address As: Nadine, Nada Maria Claverie Assoc. Dir. Alumni Rel. CARTA Address As: Maria Simone Worsdale Assoc. Dir., Marketing & Comm.

Address As: Simone Matthew Atkins Spec. Events & Outreach Coord.

Address As: Matt Rebecca Solomon Assist. Dir., Alumni Networks Address As: Rebecca Amanda Cantillo Support Specialist Address As: Amanda

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Campus Tours Responsibilities As a Student Ambassador, you are a representative of FIU. You will establish visitor’s impressions of FIU and sometimes their only impression. Both verbal and nonverbal cues influence our visitor’s impressions. In general, how you speak, look and interact with others greatly impacts their impressions of FIU and their perceptions of what a FIU student is like. It is important that you use common sense and courtesy as you are speaking for FIU during the tour. We must convey that FIU is a warm and welcoming community and give them a feel of how it is to be a student here. Visitors will not necessarily remember what you say but they will always remember how you made them feel.

Impressions Visitors expect excellence, so consider the impressions you make. Consider what messages your stories and language sends to visitors.

Be aware of OFF-HAND comments, jokes, dealings, and comments about the University as they can leave a negative impression. Be honest, but tactful.

Comparisons Do not draw comparisons between FIU and other institutions or infer negative aspects about other schools. If you’re asked where else you applied or why you chose FIU, be honest but tactful. Focus on the positives and those factors that led you to ultimately matriculate.

Personal Opinion Maintain a professional and unbiased attitude toward university policies, programs, or activities whether or not you agree or personally endorse them. We must offer our visitors an unbiased representation of the University and how it’s like to be a student.

Conduct Be punctual to your tour. If you’re going to be late, notify the program advisor and tour requester. Make sure to be in proper attire that is clean, presentable, and professional. Do not eat or chew gum on the tour. DO NOT use foul or derogatory language. Be professional and unbiased.

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4 Words to Describe a Successful Student Ambassador Tour As a Student Ambassador, you must F.E.E.L. your tour.

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Facts These visitors know little to nothing about FIU. Therefore it your responsibility to know your facts and present accurate information to them. To always have a successful tour, you are responsible for keeping up to date on information about the University by reviewing the information in this manual, keeping up on FIU news, and being aware of the various event/topics/issues on campus. Use your discretion when it comes to deciding which types of facts are the most interesting and important to your tour. You will be provided as much information as possible about the visitor(s) whom you will be giving a tour. Use this information to cater which facts to use; those that speak to the interests of the visitor(s).

Everyday Experiences You must master being a good storyteller. FIU wants Student Ambassadors to give tours so that our alumni, VIPs, potential donors, and other guests will know and feel what it’s like to be a student here. Share your stories/experiences and the stories/experiences of your friends. These personal touches will make your tour more interesting and more memorable for our visitors.

They contribute time and money to FIU not only just because they care about our buildings or rankings, but also if the students are getting a quality education, leadership opportunities, finding places they belong, and feel like an important part of FIU. Use the note space on the previous page to write some experiences as a Panther you would love to share.

Logistics This is specifics of how you run your tour: the route that you take, when and where to say what fact or everyday experience, delivery, group management, etc. No tour is the same. Therefore every Student Ambassador must be able to keenly adapt to the audience and any special requests by the organizer of the tour. A tour to a potential donor to corporate leaders to candidates for a vice president position to a group of high schoolers will each have their own different tone.

However, even though you must maintain certain decorum on VIP tours does not mean you can’t be yourself and be less candid about your experiences - even important people like to have fun.

Individual/Small Group (≤10 people) These tours are more intimate and require much more attention to detail as you’re catering to less people. Learn their name(s) and what interests them.

Use what information they share to cater the tour to them. Don’t yell, speak with precision, chat with them.

Large Group (>10 people) These tours are slightly harder to control especially if comprised of young adults. Try to cater the tour to the whole group rather than each individual. Periodically check in to see if everyone can hear you. Project your voice loudly and consistently over the duration of the tour.

• Hot day? Go under shade as much as possible • Have some stories or random FIU facts for areas where the tour may slump

• Keep them quiet: Establish that when you call out “F! I!” then they must say “U!” and stop talking • Let them ask questions, it could segway to a story or fact you want to share

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The MMC Route

Guide below based on External Route

MARC Management and Research Center Opened in July 2002. 81,380 sq. ft. financed by the FIU Foundation for $13M. Designed by VOA Associates Inc. Constructed by James A. Cummings Inc. Features uniquely design “egg shaped auditorium” (150 capacity), state-of-the-art classrooms. Houses several research centers, graduate academic programs, and majority University divisions, including University Advancement, FIU Alumni Association, and FIU Foundation. Home to StartupFIU, our new university-wide incubator and accelerator.

GC Graham University Center Originally called “University House” and the “3rd House” on campus. Viewed as the “living room” of the university due to its attractive and welcoming environment and vibrant student life. Attracts almost 3.6 million students and visitors each year. Opened June 1974 with 86,006 sq. ft. Contained food venues, Rathskellar, administrative offices, student services, bookstore, game-room, and 6 meeting rooms.

Renovation 1: September 1991, renovation and addition of 54,424 sq. ft. adding housing ballrooms, cafeteria, Gracie’s Grill (now Chill’s Too), FIU Faculty Club, game room, and Student Affairs Offices. Renamed in honor of late Florida Senator Ernest R. Graham.

Renovation 2: September 1997, addition of 67,320 sq. ft. offering a mini-mall, food court and 23 academic classrooms.

Renovation 3: 2006, 32,753 sq. ft. addition creating 2-story that accommodates administrative offices, credit union, disability services, vendor and retail facilities, student organizations and campus life.

1st Floor • Offices: Orientation and Parent Programs, Disability Resource Center, Panther Dining Office, Graham Center Main Office (room reservations and facilities management), Information Desk • Food: - Fresh Food Company, Pollo Tropical, Subway, Burger King, Café Bustelo, Sushi Maki, Einstein’s Bagels, Jamba Juice, Chili’s Too, Almazar, Faculty Club • Retail & Services: FIU Bookstore (Barnes & Noble), Ricoh@FIU, Santi’s Hair & Nail Salon, Golden Touch Haircuts & Shaves, Panther Dry Cleaning, PantherTech, RechargeU, University Credit Union ATM, Wells Fargo ATM, Pharmabox, Vending Machines • Student Services: Serenity Room, Computer Lab, GC Lockers, Kaplan Test Prep, Art Gallery/Piano Room, Day Care Services • Porter Davis Game Room - Pool Hall, Table Tennis, Online Games, Arcade Games • Graham Center Ballrooms

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2nd Floor • Offices: PantherNOW (newspaper), Campus Life (Sorority & Fraternity Life, CSO, SORC, BSU, GSA, SPC, Relay for Life, Homecoming, and Dance Marathon), Women’s Center, MPAS, Career Services, Center for Leadership and Services, Radio/WRGP Office, SGA (MMC), Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs/University Ombudsman • Food: Barnes and Nobles Café, Vending Machines • Classrooms • Meeting Rooms • Lounges • AAA Tutoring (GC 265) 3rd Floor • Offices: Upward Bound, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution Office, Multi Faith Council • Panther Suite • Meeting / Conference Rooms FIU Seal Right before the front entrance of the Graham Center, one can find the great seal of FIU, symbolizing her strength, unity, and success.

See Section 9: Traditions for information on the FIU Seal.

Greek Housing GH Currently 2 fraternities have established houses. Phi Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Phi. Avenue of the Arts Pathway connecting the Wertheim Performing Arts Center to the Patricia and Phillips Frost Art Museum and the Graham Center. Named to honor the legacy of artists and performers that have studied at FIU and create a cultural hum on campus. The sculptures placed around the pathway are part of the Martin Z. Marguiles Sculpture Park, one of the most significant collections of outdoor sculpture on a public university. Currently we house about 50 sculptures placed throughout MMC and BBC. Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum PPFAM Opened in November 2008. Designed by internationally recognized architect Yann Weymouth who designed the iconic pyramid in front of the Louvre Art Museum in Paris, France. The museum maintains a permanent collection comprised of the Metropolitan Museum and Art Center Collection, the Betty and Laird Perry Emerging Artist Collection, and the Cintas Fellow Collection and several rotating collections. Educational programming provides students from Miami-Dade County public, magnet and private schools with an enriched classroom experience, while aligning with curriculum standards and supporting STEAM initiatives. Strives to raise awareness of the importance of the arts in education and social change.

Regularly hosts internationally renowned speakers such as Maya Lin who created the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C.

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The Frost is also a Smithsonian Affiliate which allows the University unique access to the resources of the entire Smithsonian Institution. Opened Fall 2016, Vicky Café for sandwiches, cafecitos and pastelitos, as well as craft beer and wine. Created to be a new hangout spot on campus, Vicky Café hosts weekly events such as live DJ Tuesdays, Open-Mic Thursdays, and Sunday Happy Hour on mimosas.

The art on the walls, the furniture and even the music played daily gives off an unmistakable Wynwood vibe.

Wertheim Performing Arts Center WPAC The Wertheim is considered to be one of Miami’s premier collegiate concert and performance venues featuring world class musicians and performers. Opened Fall 1996, boasts a 600 seat concert hall with a brand new 4 rank Schantz pipe organ considered by many to be the finest in the SE US, a 250 seat Performing Arts Theater, 150 seat Black Box Theater, Instrument Hall, and Recital Hall. There are over 25 practice rooms, a percussion room, drum music, music technology studio, and more in the Music Wing. The Theatre Wing is filled with two green rooms, two dressing rooms, a costume shop, properties storage, and design shop. The FIU School of Music serves over 300 music majors from 18 countries with 22 full-time and 30 adjunct faculty. The Theatre Department presents a Mainstage Season of four productions each year, as well as Second Stage and Student Theatre Lab productions. The New Plays Festival features work written, directed, and performed by students. The Alternate Theatre Project produces student initiated productions in the Summer. Both the FIU School of Music and Department of Theatre put on over 100 performances, rehearsals, and in the past 20 years, over thousands of costumes and set pieces, with hundreds of instruments presented in The Wertheim.

Housing Quad Over 3,500 beds across both MMC and BBC. Seeks to provide a great living & learning environment for FIU students. Central area between the Residence Halls is a frequent location for campus events. Found here is the Panther Hall Pool, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, and lush greenery open to FIU students.

Lakeview South LVS Opened 2006. First-year and upperclassman residence hall with 6 floors and 425 beds. Single and double suites, 24-hour front desk, academic resource room, in-hall tutoring, computer station access, lounge spaces throughout, and laundry facilities.

LVN Lakeview North Opened in 2006. Solely upperclassman residence hall with 6 floors and 400 beds.

Single and double suites, 24-hour front desk, academic resource room, in-hall tutoring, computer station access, lounge spaces throughout, and laundry facilities.

EH Everglades Hall Opened in 2003. Upperclassman and honors residence hall with 3 wings and 400 beds. 3 private bedroom apartment suite with fully equipped kitchens, furnished bedrooms, 24-hour front desk. Home to Global Living & Learning Community.

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PH Panther Hall Opened in 1996. Freshman residence hall with 4 floors and 400 beds. 2 shared suites with private bathroom, full fridge and cable ready. 24-hour front desk, common area kitchen, and lounges. Home to 3 Living and Learning Communities.

Residence Hall Association is located on the first floor.

UT University Towers Opened Fall 2000. Upperclassman residence hall with 10 floors and 500 beds.

Typically private room within 4 room suite. Full kitchen, 2 private bathrooms, and living room. 24-hour security, lounges, laundry facilities, and lots of programming.

Home to Living & Learning Community focused on wellness. Office of Residential Life is located on 1st floor. Home to The Breezeway Cafe, convenience store offering groceries, meals, snacks, essentials, and the famous Crackin’ Good Cookies.

FIUS Ricardo Silva Stadium (FIU Stadium) Opened in1995, replacing Tamiami Field, which was used for many years as a community recreation field. When FIU began its football program in 2002, FIU Stadium became the home venue with 17,000 seats to fill. Underwent Phase 1 expansion in 2007, completed in 2008, increased capacity to 18,000 seats and 1,400 club seats. Phase 2 expansion in 2009, completed in 2012, increased capacity to 20,000 and construction of a new football field house. In addition, the stadium has a 6,500 sq. ft. Stadium Club, upper concourse for additional seating and concessions, new press box, new lighting, new coaches’ offices, lockerooms, expanded weight-rooms, and 19 private suites. Additional phases of construction aim to increase stadium capacity to 45,000 with new tiers, club space. Champions of the 2010 Sunbelt Conference and Little Ceaser’s Pizza Bowl. Southernmost NCAA Division 1 football stadium on the American mainland. October 1, 2011 FIU Stadium drew largest attendance in school history. 22,268 came for FIU Panthers vs Duke Blue Devils for FIU’s 2011 homecoming game. April 2017 renamed Ricardo Silva Stadium as part of 5-year contract with Ricardo Silva, part owner of Miami FC, uses FIU Stadium as its home venue since 2016. Silva’s donations included a new FieldTurf’s Revolution 360 playing surface and new and larger video-board using 13HD pixel layout, the premier technology for outdoor sporting venues.

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PVH Parkview Hall Opened in 2013. Solely upperclassman residence hall with dedicated Honors College community. Split into Parkview East and West, spread over 6 floors, and 620 beds. Includes 15 community lounges, a large multi-purpose room, and additional areas to accommodate residential life programs and activities. Floor-to-ceiling, glassed in common room overlooking FIU Stadium and called by Rosenberg “FIU’s own Arc de Triomphe!”. In addition, a 300 space resident parking garage, basketball court, and dedicated jogging path around the Nature Preserve was added. Phase 2 Complex B sets to expand the residence hall with a sister building in the future, adding 600 new beds.

Nature Preserve 11-acre environmental education facility, representing the Florida Everglades.

Used to share ecological knowledge gained by university researchers with FIU students and the community. 3 distinct ecosystems provide habitat for 13 endangered plants, 15 threatened plants, and other 238 plants and animals. There is also an organic fruit and vegetable garden that attracts many people, and pollinators, to this part of campus. Provides a beautiful environment filled with clean air for students and staff to explore and enjoy. Over 30,000 visitors each year come to: hike, exercise, picnic, photograph wildlife, paint/draw natural landscapes, practice martial arts, do yoga, and play musical instruments.

Student Health Center SHC Provides affordable and accessible student-focused medical care and promotes healthy lifestyles through education, mentorship, and research activities thus facilitating the academic success of our students.

Free services: routine care for illnesses, physical exams and consultations, screening for blood pressure, diabetes, vision, hearing, and other conditions, HIV testing, free massages, free vitamins for women Nominal Fee: lab work, pregnancy tests, specialty services, cholesterol screening, respiratory therapy, pap smears, immunizations, STD tests, EKGs, TB screening, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and medication.

Not Offered: X-rays, specialty physician care, emergency care after hours.

1st Floor: The Pharmacy provides affordable prescriptions and discounted overthe-counter medications, and other drug store products. The Wellness Center, provides community health education, acupuncture, free HIV testing, fitness and nutrition assessments, and mind & body conditioning classes.

2nd Floor: Counseling and Psychological Services is a free confidential service that offers individual, couples, and group therapy, psychiatry services, comprehensive psychoeducational, neuropsychological, ADHD and personality evaluations, de-stressing clinics, and the body acceptance program. The Victim Empowerment Program is a free confidential service to help victims of relationship violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Seeks to enhance safety and promote healthy relationships by sponsoring awareness activities, prevention education, peer education and collaborating with university officials. They provide a 24-hour hotline.

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TWR Tower Building Abandoned airport tower that served as the first building of FIU and the site where FIU was planned and born. Rechristened as FIU’s “Ivory Tower”, instructed to never to be torn down by Founding President Charles C. Perry as a testament to FIU’s unique beginnings. Now houses the Office of Veteran Affairs.

DM Deuxieme Maison The name means “Second House” in French. Built in 1973, FIU’s second building and houses offices for several academic apartments and classrooms. Internal courtyard transformed in 2013 into the “Sky Lounge” that incorporates blooming vegetation, architecture, landscape and interior design to create one of the 14 most beautiful spots on campus.

1st Floor: Classrooms, Theater, Food Pantry, Vending Machines, Sky Lounge 2nd Floor: Honors College, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Speech Communication, Life Course & Health Research Center, and Child and Family Psychological Research Center 3rd Floor: Latin America and Caribbean Center, Transnational & Comparative Studies, History, Visual Arts, International Studies (Education Abroad), Religion, Economics, Sociology/Anthropology, Philosophy, Summit of the Americas Center, Asian Studies, Pre-Health Advising 4th Floor: English, Political Science, Modern Languages, Statistics & Mathematics, Liberal Studies, International Relations PC Primera Casa / Charles E. Perry Building The name means “First House” in Spanish / FIU’s first house and renamed in 1994 to honor FIU’s 1st President. Opening day in 1972, had the largest enrollment (5,600) in collegiate history. At the time, this was the only building on campus and held everything. Currently occupied by main administrative offices including the President’s Office, Human Resources, etc. Houses many classrooms, computer labs, and research labs. The donated sculpture on the front of the building above the main staircase is called “The Four Races.”

SIPA Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs Opened January 2011. Houses many of FIU’s prominent international centers, institutes, and programs. These units coordinate robust interdisciplinary programming that supports the school’s academic mission, engage in a variety of community outreach activities, sponsor unique study abroad programs, and organize numerous lecture series that bring notable speakers and scholars to FIU. SIPA includes 4 signature departments: Politics & International Relations, Global and Socialcultural Studies, Public Administration, and Criminal Justice. Home to the 2nd best ranked Model United Nations team. As part of FIU’s “Go Green” initiative, the roof of SIPA has a garden. The Ruth K. Sheppard Family Auditorium is the 2nd largest on MMC. Shape of the building is meant to emulate the Mayflower. Phase 2 expansion approved in 2017 to add over 58,000 sq. ft. and consolidate 11 departments into one space for increased collaborative interdisciplinary learning.

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Wellness and Recreation Center WRC Offers recreation, fitness programs, gym facilities, and services to FlU’s students, faculty, staff and alumni. Extracurricular activities offered provide opportunities for leadership, social and multicultural interaction, camaraderie, physical activity and stress reduction. Renovations and expansion completed in Fall 2017, increasing the square footage above the national average from 12,500 to over 73,500 sq. ft. fully equipped fitness facility spread over 3 floors featuring: • 5 indoor courts for IM & recreational basketball, volleyball, and badminton • Over 19,000 sq. ft. of fitness space for free weights, resistance machines, cardio equipment, and open space for stretching and more • State of the art equipment from TechnoGym, Hammer Strength, and StarTrac • 5 multi-purpose group fitness rooms for classes and other small group training. One room dedicated for Spinning® • Expanded men’s and women’s locker rooms, including two gender-neutral shower/changing rooms and two gender-neutral bathrooms • Over 30 free Panther Fit classes such as Zumba, hip hop, pilates, and more • Matted room for martial arts, yoga, and other fitness activities • Small-group functional training fitness room • Fitness Assessment Office for personal trainers to work with their clients • Racquetball/squash convertible court, plus one dedicated racquetball court • New rock-climbing wall • New student lounge area with comfy seating, TVs, and charging stations • 2 outdoor basketball courts and a sand volleyball court • A 1/10 mile indoor jogging/walking track • Friendly, supportive staff with a thorough knowledge of all equipment • Personal training with nationally certified trainers at one of the lowest rates • Access to the Tamiami Park Pool • West-facing floor-to-ceiling views of the Nature Preserve • Sponsored trips including snowboarding, skiing, and white water rafting • Tropical Smoothie Cafe offering salads, sandwiches, and smoothies • A new south facing, grand entrance FIU Arena ARE Also known as Panther Arena. Seats 4,500 and is home site for games in men’s/ women’s basketball & volleyball. Also houses athletic, student locker rooms, racquetball courts, and basketball courts. Around the arena is the Baseball Stadium, Soccer Stadium, softball field, tennis courts, and intramural fields. Freshman enter FIU through this building for convocation and leave FIU through this building for commencement. Throughout the week, you may see several students taking photos with the bronze Panther statue, a perfect backdrop for graduation.

Student Athlete Academic Center SAAC Located adjacent to FIU Arena. Assists student athletes develop proper study habits, as well as develop learning plans and monitor their academic progress.

Open 6 days a week. Areas for formal monitored study as well as informal study areas. Individual study carrel areas, library, classroom, conference room, open study areas, and computer lab are provided.

Trailer Complex TC Some classes are held in these trailers behind Panther Garage (PG3) in the NW.

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Rafael Diaz Ballart Hall RDB Home to the College of Law. Contains 2 full courtrooms where mock trials take place, multiple seminar rooms, private study rooms, 2 open-air terraces, a unique circular auditorium, and the 2-story Law Library, exclusive to FIU Law students.

FIU Law students continually has the highest pass rate among Florida law schools for first-time test takers of the general bar examinations. In the event the local circuit courts are full, the 2 full courtrooms are permitted to be used in actual judicial proceedings, giving students a first-person glimpse into the law.

Labor Center and English Language Institute LC Established 1971, The Center for Labor Research & Studies is the only labor center in Florida. 1 or 51 accredited labor centers in the nation, offers non-credit education programs for labor and management participants including labor relations, dispute resolutions, dynamics of worker participation, labor history, and international labor issues. The English Language Institute offers English language instruction to individuals from all over the world.

Ryder Business Building and the College of Business Complex RB CBC Home to the College of Business Administration. These buildings house computer labs, classrooms, and offices. As the business school for The Americas, this is South Florida’s most important business educational resource and a recognized leader in international business education. Largest of FIU’s professional schools, enroll about 6,000 undergraduates and more than 1,000 graduate students annually. Also serves the multinational business community through an extensive menu of executive and professional education programs.

Departments: Finance, Decision Sciences & Information Systems, and Marketing MANGO Management and New Growth Opportunities Building Built in 2014, 6 floor, 107, 912 sq. ft. multipurpose facility that is a key component of FIU’s strategy of growth and entrepreneurship. Designed to expand classroom space, simulation labs, and support innovation through various programs. 1st floor is a food court with open seating. LEED certified and designed with a central and intricate 7-story glass atrium.

Departments: Management & International Business, School of Accounting, and Academic Advising offices, and FIU Online Food: Starbucks, Panda Express, and Taco Bell ZEB Sanford and Dolores Ziff and Family Education Building Houses classrooms and educational labs, and a serenity terrace.

Departments: Educational Foundations, Educational Leadership, Leadership & Professional Studies, Educational Psychology & Special Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Health/Physical Education/Recreation.

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SH Solar House Built to LEED Platinum standards, designed to be a net-zero facility. Equipped with photovoltaic panel array on the roof that powers the home’s functions such as AC, supplying electricity to appliances, and solar thermal tubes that supply heated water. Designed by the 2011 FIU Solar Decathlon team for the Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. Space for future education workshops, tours, classes, and special events.

Paul L. Cejas School or Architecture PCA Combination of 5 buildings of different heights interconnected with walkways and bridges that offer 102,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art classrooms, studios, galleries, workshops, and office spaces. Central courtyard to foster interaction among students and faculty. Students study architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture and utilize the building’s digital lab and model shop. North side of the building is floor-to-ceiling glass where you can see the students working.

Kissing Bridge / Pond Behind RDB is a pond shaped like a heart. Bridging the East to the West side of campus, this bridge is one the most traversed walkways on campus and host to one of FIU’s loveliest traditions.

See Section 9: Traditions for information on the Kissing Bridge / Pond.

Viertes Haus VH The name means “Fourth House” in German. Contains classrooms, a theatre, space for visual arts courses, photography development studios, interior design workshops, and laboratories. Recently renovated FIUteach wing in 2017 to increase collaborative educational spaces labs, and advising offices.

Departments: CARTA, Comm. Arts, Advertising and Public Relations, Global Strategies, Art History, School of Communication + Journalism, FIUteach Parking Garage 6 / Tech Station Brings over 2,000 new spaces for commuters and new, smart parking technology. The PG6 structure enables integration of license plate recognition with a car counting system, which Parking and Transportation will use to push parking availability in real time to the FIU Mobile app and variable message boards around campus. Multipurpose garage with first floor dedicated to food, retail, services, academic, and office space. New home to the College of Information and Computer Sciences. In collaboration with Miami-Dade County as a part of the University City Project, a Panther Station is being added as part of the SR 836 Express Bus Service which will run a bus from MMC to the Miami Intermodal Center at MIA, where commuters can catch the Metrorail. The station will be decked with kiosks, a retail area, ticket vending machines, display screens, offer complimentary WiFi, and outdoor seating. Panther Bus will run in 20 min. intervals Food: Half Moon Empanadas Retail: College Optical Express, EXN Nutrition Services: College Chiropractic, CSI Pediatric Services, Gabor Agency, and Dan Marino Foundation

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Engineering and Computer Science ECS Affectionately known as the building with the red stripe, the classrooms in this building are used for a variety of classes. Contains computer labs, lounges, workrooms, and laboratories.

Wertheim Conservatory WC A 3-part facility and classroom, The Conservatory is a public display of rain forest plant species from around the world. Currently used for public viewing, teaching, and for informal gatherings. Began constructing in 1991 but destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Rebuilt in 1993 and now exhibits over 400 plant species between the main greenhouse and 2 smaller greenhouses.

AHC4 Academic Health Center 4 Opened 2012. This 137,000-sq.-ft. Lab/Classroom Complex provides advanced research labs, a 10,000-sq. ft. transgenic space, custom mass spectrometry lab, BSL2 labs, flexible research space, study rooms for graduate students, offices, and faculty/student gathering spaces that promotes collaborative work.

Departments: HWCOM, CNHS, Engineering and Computing, CASE, MARC*U*STAR, FIU Pedestrian Bridge This $9.3 million pedestrian bridge, sidewalks and plazas as part of the University City Project will connect the City of Sweetwater with MMC. Proposed design includes a central support tower rising 108 ft. above 8th street that will make the structure a landmark and a gateway for western Miami-Dade County. Will feature: • A lighting system that will illuminate the bridge at night.

• A 30-foot wide concrete canopy • Enough width to allow for the comfortable passage of bikes and pedestrians as well as a space for special events and student seating.

Sensors and cameras will help analyze traffic in the area as part of ITPA which is being developed by FIU research professors as part of the UniversityCity TIGER Grant to ease area traffic flow with the potential for use in other locations. Will eventually connect to new University Bridge Residences.

Parking Garage 5 / Market Station Opened Fall 2010. With 2,100 parking spots, retail and classroom space, and the university’s new police department, this complex serves as a landmark for a major campus entrance and a social hub for the university community. The inner contemporary designed rotunda is home to a multitude of restaurants, social spaces, and classrooms. 2-story police department complex provides 24-hour police service around campus. Command center, dispatch areas, built to withstand a Category 4 hurricane and be fully operational for 72-hours on emergency power. Home to FIU Health Faculty Group Practice. A 6,100 sq. ft. new space that houses 10 state-of-the-art, ADA compliant patient examination rooms, from which physicians are able to access patient records. The FGP now also offers expanded medical services, including radiology and laboratory testing.

Departments: FIU Police Department (Public Safety), Department of Parking, Sustainability, and Transportation, FIU Health Faculty Group Practice (FGP) Food: Chick-fil-A, Moe’s Southwestern Grill, Dunkin’ Donuts, Papa Johns, Salad Creations, JuiceBlendz

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Ambulatory Care Center ACC Opened 2015, in partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital, the FIU Health ACC will house the first dedicated pediatric ambulatory surgical center in South Florida. Will complement the existing FIU Health practice and will allow for expanded primary and sub-specialty care services, along with diagnostic imaging and ambulatory surgery for pediatric patients. Sits behind PG5 and apart of plans for a medical arts pavilion.

AHC5 Academic Health Center 5 Opened 2014. Houses multiple academic and research programs in one facility.

The building is designed to provide flexible research and teaching space serving multi-disciplinary research programs as well as administrative and multi-purpose spaces. Conceptually developed from various elements and studies of natural events such as hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis, the building is resolved around a wind sail shaped courtyard.

Departments: Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Department of Earth and Environment, International Hurricane Research Center, Extreme Events Institute, Behavioral Health Labs, FIU BRIDGE, HWCOM University Park Apartments UA Opened in 1986, these are FIU’s first residence halls. These 10 2-story buildings offer apartment style housing with private bathrooms and kitchens for over 584 residents. Offers a variety of unit types, including one person privates, four bedroom privates, one bedroom doubles, and two bedroom quads. These is also a sand volleyball court next to a large gazebo and a basketball court.

AHC3 Academic Health Center 3 Opened 2009. Home to the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences (NWCNHS). Encompasses 114,903 sq. ft. of urban space combined with high-tech teaching spaces like the Simulation Training and Research (STAR) Center, 3rd floor Simulation Center (SimCenter), 4th floor Rehabilitation Center (RehabCenter) Clinical Skills Lab, extensive computer suites, evaluation and study areas, and spacious lecture halls, all placed in surroundings that reflect the building’s mission of health and wellness education. The SimCenter includes the Gaumard SimFamily - mother, father, two children and newborn patient simulators used in the instruction of adult, pediatric, and advanced patient care. Capable of physically and vocally manifesting a variety of symptoms. 1st LEED Certified building on campus and Miami’s very first “Green Roof” which is aesthetically appealing, low maintenance xeriscape landscape vegetation and sustained only from natural rainwater. Helps insulate rooms below, and absorb heat from the sun.

Departments: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Athletic Training

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Academic Health Center 2 AHC2 Opened. Although spread throughout campus, AHC2 is home to the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. The Albert and Debbie Tano Simulation Center is a world-class multidisciplinary training and research facility. Features twenty Clinical Skills and assessment rooms including two high-fidelity, multi-purpose simulation suites. It houses 2 large procedural skills suites for demonstrations, simulation activities and didactic instruction. A key feature of the curriculum is the service-learning Neighborhood Health Learning Program (NeighborhoodHELP™).

Seeks to inculcate cultural competence and social accountability by immersing medical students in the community as members of interdisciplinary teams.

GC Ballrooms 3 fully equipped ballrooms that hosts major University functions, student organization events, club fairs, orientations, weddings, town halls, and major national events. Most recently served as town hall for former president Barack Obama and presidential candidate Marco Rubio.

Faculty Club Upscale dining venue for dining gatherings, receptions, meetings and special events. The ambiance is relaxed, yet elegant and conducive to hosting formal and semi-formal private engagements. Faculty Club members and guests may enjoy lounging and interacting in an attractive and comfortable dining facility.

CP Chemistry and Physics 104,000 sq. ft. teaching/research lab/classroom facility and administrative offices that house the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Physics. A spacious interior rotunda containing departmental offices is the focus of faculty/ student interactions.

Stocker AstroScience Center STK Built in 2013, the Stocker AstroScience Center is one of FIU’s premier research buildings. Featuring classrooms and research labs, the observatory is capped off by a dome containing a main telescope, and has a large platform for eight additional telescopes. Made possible by a transformational gift from SISH board member and philanthropist Carl Stocker, the Stocker AstroScience Center expands research and educational opportunities for students, while offering community members up-close encounters with the stars through public events. Holds monthly star parties and weekend tours of the facility. The brain child of Dr. James R. Webb, a well respected faculty member, and passionate educator of the stars. The control room for the main telescope was inspired by the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise from “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

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Owa Ehan OE The 6th building and last building to use the university’s old way of name buildings. A peculiar name with many translations, its means “Sixth House” or the more vague “six houses” in Edo. Opened in 1977, all students eventually have a class in this building. Home to the Department of Biological Sciences, research labs, classrooms, and lecture halls.

Steven and Dorothea Green Library GL Originally a three-story library-auditorium called Athenaeum, (was applied to buildings in ancient Greece which were dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and the arts), it is the 5th building on campus and the largest library in the southeastern US. Originally a 3-story structure built in 1973, was expanded to 8 floors in the early 1990s with the structural capacity to support expansion to 15 floors. Dedicated and renamed in recognition of the Green’s $2.5M gift. On the 1st floor is Starbucks, an open gathering area, and the Center for Academic Success where you can get free tutoring. The library now begins on the 2nd floor up the escalators and through the turnstiles.

1st Floor - Center for Academic Success: University Learning Center/Testing Center, electronic and regular classrooms, Broadcast Video Productions, Resource for Education Technology, UTS - Media Equipment Services, Distance Learning Electronic Classroom, Instructional Photography & Graphics, Starbucks, Express @ The Library 2nd Floor - Information & Research Services, Electronic Resource Center, Curriculum & Juvenile Collection, LACiC - Latin American and Caribbean Center, Government Documents, GIS-RS Center & Teaching Lab, Maps & Imagery Usage and Statistics, Tech Hub, Circulation, Reserves 3rd Floor - Periodicals & Newspapers, Laptop Lounge, Honors College Student Resource Center, College of Medicine Library 4th Floor - Special Collections & Archives, Study Areas, Academic Space Management, School of Social Work 5th Floor - Audiovisual Collection, Diaz Ayala Collection, Architecture and Fine Arts, Music, Music Listening Room, Music CAI Center, Spanish Resource Room, Group Study Rooms 6th & 7th Floor - Quiet Study Space, Group Study Rooms, General Collections 8th Floor - Administration, Collection Management, Digital Collections Center

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SASC Student Academic Success Center The new building completed in Fall 2016 sports a futuristic, unique all-glass look that stands out from every other building on campus, yet feels right at home in Miami. The first floor holds the Welcome Center where students will find their OneStop shop with new upgraded queue systems. The other wing of the building is the two-story lecture hall, the largest at FIU, seating over 750. Connecting the Welcome Center and the lecture hall to the rest of the four-story building is an outdoor staircase that can be used as an amphitheater – and a promising hang-out spot for students. With 5 active learning classrooms, the building is an environmentally conscious, multipurpose commitment from the institution to provide 360-degree student-centric service.

1st Floor - OneStop (Financial Aid, Registrar, Admissions), Student Financial Services, Office of the President 2nd Floor - Student Access and Success, Study Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services 3rd Floor - Career and Talent Development (formerly Career Services) 4th Floor - Exploratory Advising Center, First-Year Programs, National Student Exchange, Connect4Success, Transfer and Transition Services Ronald W. Regan Presidential House RH Opened December 2001. Originally named University House but renamed in honor of the 40th President of the USA in 2007. Serves as the residence for FIU’s President. First floor serves as the official University Events Center and the second floor as the President’s private residence. Used to host special events for members of the community, faculty, student, and alumni events for the University community. Past visitors to Reagan House include religious leaders such as His Highness the 14th Dalai Lama and heads of state such as Colombian President Alvaro Uribe and the President of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel.

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Note: Due to the rarity of BBC tours, a Student Ambassador is not required to memorize this route; however, the Program asks that you familiarize yourself with the route and the information provided on the occasion the Student Ambassadors are requested for this rare tour.

The Program will not ask a Student Ambassador to perform a BBC tour unless they are confident in their knowledge of BBC, everyday experiences that benefit a Student Ambassador tour, and the necessary logistics of running a BBC tour.

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The BBC Route WUC Wolfe University Center Named Gregory B. Wolfe Center on March 31, 1994 in honor of FIU’s 3rd President. The Wolfe University Center serves as the social community center for Biscayne Bay Campus. The facility received a $2 million renovation completed in the Fall of 2014. Situated on the edge of the central campus green and a stone’s throw from Miami’s Biscayne Bay, it features ATM, bank, food court, computer lab, business center, bookstore on site, student video game lounge, in-house caterer, on-site ropes course and team-building, recreational areas such as tennis courts, Olympic pool and gym. Home to cultural, educational, and recreational programs, it offers involvement opportunities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors.

WUC 1st Floor

Panther Square Students routinely assemble in the Center’s 3-story atrium space to participate in staged events, impromptu ‘street theater’ performances, and social exchange.

Often find students promoting their causes, celebrations of cultures, and even concerts. Be careful not to step on the Seal of FIU in the middle of the Square.

Barnes & Noble Bookstore and Convenience Store The bookstore is divided into 3 parts: apparel, textbooks, and snacks. Textbooks are organized by subjects in the back. Snacks can be bought and cooked, right inside the store.

Mary Ann Wolfe Theater Named in honor of Wolfe’s wife, Mary Ann. A multi-purpose facility that seats approximately 300 and plays host to a variety of different concerts, plays, and other events. Built in 1978, the theater eventually converted from a lecture hall into a performing arts space which began hosting not only theater events but regular campus activities as well. Currently the Mary Ann Wolfe Theater is home to not only student and community functions but also serves as a classroom.

Information Desk If a student needs to check lost-and-found for an item, or has any questions about where something is, or what’s going on at the Wolfe Center, the information desk is there for them.

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Campus Life BBC WUC 141 is home to the various offices of BBC Campus Life such as: Student Programming Council (SPC), Student Organizations Council (SOC), Multi-Faith Council, Black Student Union (BSU), Panther Power, and Homecoming

Additional Offices, Rooms & Services University Credit Union, ID Office, Meeting Rooms WUC 150, 155, & 159

Wellness and Recreation Center From cardio to kayaks, the Wellness and Recreation Center - Biscayne Bay Campus is home to skilled staff, state-of-the-art gym equipment and wide variety of facilities that inspire healthy lifestyles.

Fitness Center: State-of-the-art facility that allows all visitors the opportunity to exercise the mind and body in a fun and safe environment on campus. Opened in October 2007, one of the hottest spots on campus.

• A cardio village equipped with Life Fitness treadmills • Locker rooms with showers • Seven flat-screen televisions on the main floor • Total body trainers, hammer strength free weights section • Recumbent and upright exercise bikes • A separate aerobics room overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay • Diverse group exercise schedule AQRC Aquatics Complex: Opened in 1985. Overlooking the bay, fully furnished and provides an environment for conversation, study or sunbathing. Multipurpose design of the 50-meter by 25-yard pool and stand-alone diving well allow for recreational and instructional use. Major production companies have also used the center for a number of commercial and international movie shoots.

The aquatic complex is professionally operated with its own staff of certified swim and CPR/first aid instructors.

Basketball Court: Full-size basketball court is a lighted area with seating located throughout the perimeter. Home to the department’s intramural basketball league in the spring.

Kayak Launch: Located behind the Aquatic Center and to the right of the Chaplin School of Hospitality Management. The launch is composed of a grassy picnic area with outdoor benches and a pebble-rock-filled beach area. The grassy part of the launch is great for eating or just relaxing under a shaded tree.

Group X Studio: Overlooking the bay, group exercise studio that features a stateof-the-art Bose sound system with space to accommodate dance, yoga and strength training classes with ease.

Intramural Fields: Popular site for programming, but is the primary home for the BBC Futbol club and the department’s intramural football and soccer leagues.

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Tennis Center: Newly renovated facility on campus that will play host to the continuing growth of tennis in South Florida. With lights, windscreens and bleachers, the facility is easily accessible to players and spectators during operating hours.

Walking Trail: Running/bike path that runs along Biscayne Bay. The path is paved and surrounded by trees. It’s used for running or biking and is about 2 miles long.

Parts of the trail go from pavement to rock as you make it around the back side to the Kovens Conference Center.

WUC 2nd Floor • Computer Lab • Multicultural Programs & Services • Career Services • Center for Leadership & Service • Women’s Center • Upward Bound & Precollege Programs • Student Study Areas • Game room • 4 newly renovated ballrooms

WUC 3rd Floor • Student Government Association • Parking & Transportation • Wolfe Center Administration AC1 Academic Center I Completed in 1979, the three-story, $8.1M building contains classrooms, teaching laboratories, a computer center, and academic offices. The administrative hub of campus.

1st Floor: OneStop, Student Financials, Undergraduate Education Advising, Center for Academic Success 2nd Floor: Computer Labs, Honors College, School of Environment, Arts and Society (SEAS) MAST@FIU currently held here until completion of the new MAST@FIU building to be built on BBC. A partnership designed to enrich high schoolers’ education through collaboration with FIU faculty and staff, facilities and research opportunities. MAST@FIU is the only four-year high school on a university campus in Miami-Dade County.

AC2 Academic Center II Opened in 1983, the $7.1M building contained classrooms, teaching laboratories Directly linked to Academic I and the Wolfe University Center.

Home to College of Business (Marketing and Business Management), School of Journalism & Mass Communications, College of Nursing and Health Science Foreign Physicians Program.

Marine Science MSB Built in 2004 for $11M, it is the only academic major building on BBC. Houses the Marine Science Program. Features state-of-the-art laboratories. Home to various research labs and distinguished faculty from various departments

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BH Bayview Housing Completed in 2016 for $60M. The 9-story, 200,000-square-foot building will include four classrooms, a sky lounge and multiple common spaces to provide a high quality living/learning community. 154 modern student apartments offer 410 beds in private studio, 2 bed/2 bath and 4 bed/2 bath units which include kitchens with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, a designer furniture package, hardwood plank flooring, walk in showers with built in benches, built-in breakfast bar, central heat and A/C, dishwashers, and energy-efficient appliances, and optional meal plans. Features a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center with computers, and 24-hour emergency management. Bayview is private student housing that is not owned or operated by FIU. Managed by Servitas and owned by NCCD - Biscayne Properties LLC. Subleased for 40 years.

KCC Roz and Cal Kovens Conference Center Overlooking the bay, is situated 800 ft. south of the rest of the campus; a three-story, 37,000 sq. ft. building, the facility can accommodate 1,100 people in a dividable waterfront dining/ meeting room able to seat 475, two 20-station computer labs, and various seminar, case study, and meeting rooms, each capable of seating between 40-75 people. The Kovens Conference Center is the ideal venue for any size group. Bayview Ballroom overlooks Biscayne Bay, and is complemented by closely linked pre-function space both indoors and outdoors. The intimate setting and location makes the Center a unique venue for business meetings and events.

Team Ropes Adventure Challenge TRAC TRAC is an experiential education program. “Hands on� program focuses on human development and group dynamics. The program fosters enrichment through group and individual initiatives.

Participants will learn new skills through a series of adventure-based activities that provide training in leadership, team building development, communication and problem solving skills. The facilitators have over 40 years of experience in developing and facilitating team building programs and are professionally trained to give your group a valuable, safe and enjoyable experience.

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Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management HM Completed in 1996 after a transformation from the old Trade Center, now houses the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. One of the highest hospitality and tourism programs in the nation. Classrooms are outfitted with stateof-the-art equipment that enable faculty to reach students in meaningful ways whether they are a few feet from the lectern or on the other side of the world.

Badia Spice Food Production Laboratory: Services the Wine Spectator Restaurant Management Laboratory. Fully wired, this advanced prep facility utilizes tablet technology in its operations and gives students hands-on management experiences with Dining Events, hosted by the Chaplin School.

Culinary Demonstration Laboratory: High-definition display monitors, interactive control touch panels, and professional studio lighting puts the spotlight on culinary management techniques in the space.

Wine Spectator Restaurant Management Laboratory: Fully-operational restaurant serves as an on-site laboratory in which students can get the experience of operating a restaurant. Technology is integrated seamlessly through the use of cutting-edge tools that provide guests and students with an experience that can be found in highly-rated commercial restaurants. These tools include: • High-definition cameras and televisions • Blu-ray players • iPod and iPads units and docks • Interactive podium • Interactive control touch panels • Cable television service • The ability to capture and stream events • Front and back-of-the-house point of Sale terminals • Table management terminal connected via Touchscreen Mac Mini system • Back-of-house Kitchen Display Systems connected to 2 32” LED displays • iPod Touch Point-of-Sale terminals for table attendant use • Mac Minis to provide additional support for the back-end system Primarily a classroom, the facility is also available as a venue for special events.

Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center: Designed specifically for wine tastings, the J. W. Weiss Wine Laboratory within is an ideal environment for the examination and sensory appreciation of wine. The seminar-style classroom is also used regularly by the Institute for Hospitality & Tourism Education & Research (IHTER) for their wine courses.

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Mel Dick Wine Tower: provides students and faculty with an above-ground wine cellar for the School’s wine collection. The circular space is enough for any wine professional in training to hone their talents in beverage management.

Brew Science Laboratory: Learn how to brew your very own brew in a lab dedicated to beer. Students work alongside faculty to explore the science of brewing and get a deeper appreciation of the beverage.

China’s government selected the Chaplin School as its partner in establishing a hospitality and tourism management in Tianjin, China. Began in 2006, it’s FIU’s largest program in China.

Glenn Hubert Library HL In 1986 the groundbreaking ceremony for the new library was a showcase of firsts for FlU. It not only marked the ninth anniversary of the Bay Vista Campus, and the start of construction for the stare-ofthe-art library, but it was the first and only time all of FlU’s presidents appeared together. “Like seeing Washington, Jefferson, and Adams together,” quipped President Wolfe.

The library opened in 1988 and is one of two facilities of the University Libraries.

Serves the academic programs at BBC and provides a wide range of services to FIU students face-to-face and virtually. The three-story library occupies the largest space in the building which also houses the Office of the Vice Provost, classrooms, and offices for the Division of IT, Human Resources, Public Safety, and Student Affairs. Renamed the Glenn Hubert Library in 2010.

1st Floor: Starbucks, Circulation, Reserves, Intercampus / Interlibrary Loan, Information and Research Services, Center for Excellence in Writing, Communication Arts Studio, Computer Labs, Copiers 2nd Floor: Microforms, Periodicals, Juvenile Collection, Oversize Collection, Video Collection, Government Documents, Reference Workroom, Reference Collections, Copiers 3rd Floor: General Collection A-Z, Library Administration

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Training Center RCCL Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Housing RCCLH Partnership between FIU and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for a 130,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art rehearsal and production studio that includes collaborative research, talent development and real-world experience for FIU students.

The Royal@FIU World Stage Collaborative will create new opportunities for students in FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the College of Architecture and the Arts (CARTA). These include paid internships, custom curricula and behind-the-scenes access to Royal Caribbean’s experts and facilities. Students will gain hands-on experience in cruise line operations, stage management, lighting, stage design, audio engineering and production.

In addition, FIU faculty and staff will have access to RCL marketing and sales data from its six cruise brands to conduct original research and present findings to RCL. The production studio features three-story studios, a 300-seat theater, 20,000-square-foot costume-making facility, 10 rehearsal studios, a recording room and video editing facilities.

FIU negotiated a land lease to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in 2014, which will allow the company their on-board performers in the Bay Vista Housing. Bay Vista Housing was renovated by Royal Caribbean, at no expense to FIU.

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Traditions The Student Ambassadors are charged with keeping alive and well the traditions of FIU. The Student Ambassadors plan yearly events associated with the traditions, so that our students learn of the rich traditions that FIU has. Over the years, the Student Ambassadors have grown in their duties and responsibilities to FIU; becoming much more difficult to preserve all our traditions. Because of this, we have relied on other student organizations to uphold a certain few with the Student Ambassadors preserving the most historic. Listed below are a few traditions of our university and the events that celebrate them: The FIU Seal Lore: One of the men who engraved the seal jokingly said to his friend, “Imagine if a student steps on the seal and doesn’t graduate on time.” They all laughed and continued working. Little did they know how powerful those words would be. 2 years later, Javier Lopez came to FIU as a freshman with big dreams and the hope of completing college within 3 years.

He always wondered why the Seal was engraved on the floor instead of on the wall. He had little respect for it and frequently stepped on the Seal as he walked by. Those words spoken by the construction workers came to life and a curse beset him. Not only did Javier fail to complete his coursework in 3 years, he also graduated after 9 years. Students since have been cautious, for their own good, about stepping on the precious seal.

If a student were to accidentally step on the Seal, the only way to remove the curse would be to walk backwards around the seal the number of years they have left until they graduate. Peer Advisors warn freshman of this curse for Roary is always watching.

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Lighting of the Torch of Knowledge, Service & Opportunity The Torch is one of FIU’s most prominent symbols, featured on our Seal. The Torch is located near the fountain between PC and GC. The Torch also holds special significance to the Student Ambassadors who wear a Torch pin upon their uniform once fully trained. The Torch represents the passing of academic tradition from generation to generation with the University. This can be witnessed as Freshman Convocation, where the lit Torch is passed between a member of each of the 4 current classes.

Trail of the Torch is FIU’s largest tradition. Since it’s inception in 2004, an evolution of the original Torch Run, this award-winning event has drawn more and more students each year. This event is hosted by the Student Ambassadors during the first months of the semester. This blazing procession across FIU’s campus culminates with the lighting of the Torch outside Primera Casa. During this large celebration, students have an opportunity to interact with the FIU Football players, Cheer Team, Dazzlers, Golden Panther Band, and other special guests. Student organizations compete for the Tradition Keeper title and prizes. Every member of the FIU community is invited to share in this rich tradition.

Kissing Bridge Behind Ryder Business Building (RDB) is a pond that shaped like a heart. At the opening of FIU in 1972, student’s began sitting along the pond with their “significant other.” Students would be caught kissing there and spending time together.

As time passed, more and more couples began to visit the area around the pond and it soon became known as the Kissing Pond because of it’s heart shape.

Lore: Any couple who kisses on the bridge will be together for life.

Today, the pond, the bridge, and the surrounding gazebos serve as a place for lovers to sit and enjoy each other’s company. On occasion, you will see a couple kissing at the pond, hoping that its promise will be true for them, couples come back to tell their stories, and students picnic and feed the multitude of turtles.

Each year around Valentine’s Day, to celebrate the legend of the Kissing Bridge, the Alumni Association hosts the Sweetheart’s tradition, a celebration and contest to select FIU’s next Sweethearts. One male and one female student (not necessarily in a relationship) will be selected as FIU Sweethearts based on their performance in a “pageant” contest designed by the Student Ambassadors. Various rounds of the contest have included “Strut Your Stuff”, “Show your FIU Pride”, and Trivia.

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Ring Ceremony The FIU Alumni Association hosts the annual ring ceremony, a special tradition where graduating students receive their official ring with exclusive designs that are a cherished and recognizable symbol of academic achievement.

Every spring, the tradition culminates with our Annual Ring Ceremony, an event for all ring recipients and their invited guests followed by a complimentary reception.

Roary’s Birthday / Perfect Paw Dessert Challenge Each year, the Alumni Association and the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Management collaborate to celebrate our mascot Roary’s birthday and showcase our talented students and find the perfect dessert that captures FIU spirit, tastes amazing, and is well presented. Usually 3-4 groups participate in this challenge. Contestants are usually hospitality students who participate in groups of 2. Each student of Wolfe Day A carnival event hosted by our Biscayne Bay Campus’ student councils to celebrate the birthday of FIU’s 3rd President, Gregory B. Wolfe.

Welcome Back Luau (Panther Luau) The Welcome Back Luau takes place during Week of Welcome at the Biscayne Bay Campus. Students are invited to enjoy complimentary food, entertainment, giveaways and lots more in the Panther Square – Wolfe University Center. All are invited to attend this event to enjoy the fun and to learn how to become more involved in FIU student organizations!

Day on the Bay This annual day of service is organized by BBC’s Student Government Association and allows students, staff, and local high school students to clean up the Biscayne Bay area through a variety of projects each fall. Participants receive giveaways and lunch.

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Spirit FIU Fight Song We are the Panthers of FIU the golden Panthers of FIU We will continue to fight with all of our might for victory for gold and blue we stand together and proudly say our Golden Panthers go all the way We’ll always strive for victory blue-blooded through and through ‘cause we’re F-I-UGo F Go I Go U Go F-I-U Panthers fight!

Panthers fight!

Panthers fight!

FIU Alma Mater Hail to thee dear FIU With voices true we pledge to thee All our love and our devotion Humble faith and loyalty We will strive for understanding and for peace and unity We will search for truth and wisdom We will always honor thee FIU alma mater Hail hail to thee Orientation Chant F! Keep it comin’ keep it comin’ I-U! What-up, what-up FIU! You know what’s up F-I-U Say what!

F! Keep it comin’ keep it comin’ I-U! What-up, what-up FIU! You know fo-sure F-I-U! Say what!

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If found, please return to: FIU Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving 11200 SW 8th Street, MARC 210 Miami, FL 33199

fiualumni.com/students ambassadors@fiu.edu 305-348-3334