President adresses student concerns
February 12, 2010
With an auditorium filled with students and faculty, University President Mark B. Rosenberg addressed issues and concerns during an annual town hall meeting on February 9.
Weekends with Paradise: Sappy sports fans have two busy weekends ahead
February 05, 2010
I am a huge fan of relaxing on Sundays, but when I looked at my calendar this month I did not think it would be possible.
Test-wiseness workshop improves students’ exam-taking strategies
February 05, 2010
Cramming all night for a test may work for some students, but usually the best results come from preparation, a technique students can now learn in Biscayne Bay Campus new Test-Wiseness workshops.
Students dive head-first into scuba instructor certification
February 03, 2010
Several semesters and more than 250 open water dives later, four students from the University recently became certified scuba diving instructors.
Student uses clubbing to to aid Haitian relief effort
February 03, 2010
Newly appointed Clerk of Council Mawou Francois of the Biscayne Bay Student Government Council began a fundraiser for Haitian earthquake survivors that include selling campaign buttons, dinner, and free admission at Miami’s nightclub Karu and Y.
Yummy appetizers with quick prep, gourmet flair
February 03, 2010
At a Spanish wine tasting, I was asked to prepare a few small dishes to serve. At first I was filled with what I call “chef’s anxiety.” I get this because there are so many dishes I can make, and then the introspection begins - “Will this pair with the wine?” “Is this ingredient in season?” “Is this dish within the budget?”
Marti’s legacy to be honored during annual celebration
January 27, 2010
More than 100 years after his death, one man still stands as a notable writer and symbol of Cuban Independence, and FIU is set to honor him on his birthday.
‘Writers on the Bay’ series begins
January 27, 2010
Award-winning author Diana Abu-Jaber will read some of her work on Thursday, January 28 at 8 p.m. in the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Bookstore as a participant in FIU’s Writers on the Bay series.
SGC-BBC: Heat ticket sales raise funds for scholarship
January 27, 2010
The Biscayne Bay Student Government Council will bring the heat to FIorida International University in an effort to gain additional funding for the First Generation Scholarship.
Weekends with Paradise: Italian pizza place fails to deliver its best
January 22, 2010
One of my closest friends Cynthia, whom I call “Canada”, and I have this tradition. Whenever we are together we always let our inner fat kids out and each eat half of a pizza.