The 2013 Alumni Association Torch Awards reminded everyone of the impact FIU graduates are making in virtually every industry and facet of life. Leaders in their respective fields, they exemplify the best in all of us. For the first time, the annual gathering – which raises money for the First Generation Scholarship Fund and the Alumni Center Building Fund – featured a charity casino that allowed Panthers to do two of their favorite things at once: enjoy a good time with their fellow alumni and friends, and contribute to an important cause.
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With the support of presenting sponsor City National Bank, the evening shined a spotlight on some very special individuals while ensuring the future for worthy students to whom we will one day pass the torch.
FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg Carol Novak ’91 Founding Board Member, Kristi House Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work
Beth D. Davalos MSW ’94 Coordinator of the Families in Transition Program, Seminole County Public Schools Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work Community Leadership Award
Digno Caballero ’88 Mike Tomás ’90 Vice President of Operations, Bacardi USA President & CEO, Bioheart College of Arts & Sciences College of Arts & Sciences Community Leadership Award
Albert Lorenzo ’74 Principal, Quantum Results, Inc. Athletics Teresita Fernández ’90 Artist College of Architecture + The Arts Joel Gandara ’03 President, Underwear Station The Honors College
Hilary Landorf, Ph.D. Associate Professor, College of Education Director, Global Learning Initiatives Outstanding Faculty Award Jorge Munilla ’97 Founder and President, MCM College of Engineering and Computing
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