Good Thursday Morning FMU Family!
As always, great things are happening on the campus of Florida Memorial University…
Please join me in congratulating FMU Board of Trustee Member and Vice-Chair, John Ruffin, on being selected as one of the 2015 Unsung Heroes. Vice-Chair Ruffin will be honored at the 25th Annual Black and White Ball on December 19, 2015 at the Woodlands Country Club in Tamarac. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.
Florida Memorial University was named 19th among the most affordable small colleges for a psychology degree in the U.S. The ranking was created using information from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ College Navigator database. Best Psychology Degrees’ mission is to provide high-quality, well-researched rankings and other resources for individuals considering a career in psychology.
The article and award badge can be found here:
http://www.bestpsychologydegrees.com/top/affordable-selective-small-colleges-for-a-psychology-degree/
The above picture include the National Black MBA Chapter meeting on Wednesday November 4, 2015 on FMU campus. Mr. Alex Lacroix, an MBA student in the School of Business, received the Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Gradate Business Scholarship.
The African and African-American Artists hosted a panel discussion entitled: Why Black Art Matters on the campus of FMU during the 6th Annual Art Basel Panel on Contemporary African Diaspora Art
Florida Memorial University’s School of Art and Sciences in partnership with CADA Conversations present the Sixth Annual Art Basel Panel Discussion on Contemporary African Diaspora Art. The panel, moderated by Curator and CADA Managing Director Ludlow Bailey convened on Sunday December 6, 2015 at The Nathan W. Collier Library at Florida Memorial University. The 2015 panel included Ethiopian based curator, Dr. DestaMeghoo, Nigerian artist and curator, Dr. Ugochukwu- Smooth Nzewi, Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, African-American artist, Bernard Williams and cultural writer, Julie Walker from The Root.com.
Congratulations to Aiysha Lindsay, Annica Henderson, Dymond Henry, Kourtni Garvin (not pictured), Escarleth Parajon, Etitia Calhoun, Sydney Chanlatte,
Vashti Charlton for successfully completing their internships with the Women in Transportation Initiative (WITI). Through a collaboration with the Career Development Center and key members of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation Southeast Region, the students interned with the following companies; AAR Corp., Boeing, DOT-FAA, Fountainbleu Aviation, Miami Dade Transit, Miami International Airport, MDX, Opa Locka Executive Airport, Seaport Miami. The ceremony was held on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015. Kudos to Dymond Henry who is slated to graduate this month for successfully passing her air traffic control test. Florida Memorial University will be in the tower!
Wesley Strapp, Jr., an aviation management major, was recently awarded a 2015 International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation (ISTAT) scholarship. ISTAT was founded in 1994 to provide funds for scholarships, educational programs and grants to qualified individuals and institutions that promote the advancement of commercial aviation and humanitarianism.
Professor William Hobbs continues in his efforts to mentor 5000 Role Models at Ponce Middle School – we appreciate your service to the community. These are future LIONS!
Our own Dr. Michael Hudson gave commentary in this article in this Miami Times on protest in South Florida. Way to go!
http://miamitimesonline.com/news/2015/nov/25/south-florida-protest/
As a historic University with deep ties to the community, our Student Government Association (SGA) partnered with our local Walmart to help 40 families that could use some extra support. Some of the families are members of the same places of worship as our staff and students. The SGA, Office of Student Affairs, and President Dr. Roslyn Artis is hoping you’ll join us this Sunday, December 6th at the Neighborhood Marketplace Walmart starting at 2pm to give the gift of giving back.
From the Desk of Dean Valerie Hall
On Thursday, November 12, 2015, the Department of Residential Life in collaboration with the Intramural Department hosted a ‘Kick Ball’ Tournament on the Florida Memorial University Baseball Field.
The teams were split up amongst male and female residence halls. During the fun-filled afternoon event, although the girls played their hearts out the males reigned supreme and was declared the winners of the tournament.
Thanks to everyone who made the event such a huge success.
Retweet Mini Seminar
The Office of the Dean of Students, on November 17, 2015, hosted a mini “Retweet Seminar” which was centered on Student Philanthropic Leadership. The session also addressed a student driven smoking cessation program and included a message from SGA Vice President. The guest speaker for this seminar was Vice President of University Advancement, Marcus Burgess.
Title IX Mandatory Cleary Training
In connection with our “#NOFear – Breaking the Silence” sexual assault campaign, our collaborative partner, The Roxy Bolton Rape Treatment hosted a mandatory training to educate our staff on how to provide competent, effective crisis intervention services to victims and survivors of sexual assault. The staff members were also presented a list of available resources to assist in this area.
Feature Student Organization Events
The Eclat Modeling Troupe hosted a modelling showcase dubbed, “The Purge”. The event, which drew a large crowd filled with family, friends and students, served as a platform for some of our students to showcase some of their designs. Other students were also given to the opportunity to display their talent in song and other artistic forms.
The Obsidian Order Theatrical Ensemble hosted a ‘Hype Thursday’ event to motivate student engagement though impromptu theatrics. The event was a rousing success and this is just one of several student-driven ‘Hype Thursday’ events.
FMU Intramural Sports participated in the first “Clash of Miami Gardens” Flag Football Tournament against their crosstown rivals St. Thomas University on Thursday, November 19, 2015. The game was held on the St. Thomas University Men’s Baseball Field. The FMU team dubbed “Total Package” came away with the victory against the STU team “Let’s Go Deep”, by a score of 24 – 21. The game was well attended by both universities.
The FMU Team “Total Package” Players: (standing L to R) Jermaine Jones, Johnny Jones, Terrance Gibson, Jamari Leak, Lovis Baker, Jean Charles & Denzel Nickerson (kneeling L to R)Montrell Snell & Malik Williams (Not in the picture Shevaris Moody). Referees: Jabari Hopkins & Jery Ceance
Aluk Adub Leads Lions with 42 Points in Blowout Win Over Edward Waters College
Florida Memorial University Men’s Basketball Team clicked on all cylinders against Edward Waters College. A balanced offensive game from the Lions led to a key victory at Russell Bucky Dent Park in Hialeah, Florida. Florida Memorial’s Aluk Adub scored a career-high 42 points to guide Florida Memorial men’s basketball team to an 89-63 victory over Edward Waters College on Saturday night. Aluk Adub was outstanding in all facets of the game, knocking down 12-of-21 of his attempts, and added nine rebounds to go with one steal. He was an amazing 13-14 from the free throw line.
In the first half, the Lions quickly erased a deficit by Edward Waters with a pair of baskets and went on a 26-7 run to put the Lions on top, 34-15 at the 7:45 mark. Edward Waters was held scoreless for two minutes before they made a basket. The teams went into the locker room with Florida Memorial up by 11 points, 44-33. Aluk Adub finished the first half with 28 points.
In the second half, both teams continued to exchange baskets, with FMU leading by as much as 14 points. With less than 15 minutes to go, Edward Waters made a run and cut the lead to 9 points, but the Lions came back with a roar and made baskets down the stretch to win the game. Florida Memorial out-shot Edward Waters 42.4 to 36.8 percent, while out-rebounding their opponent by a 54-29 margin. The Lions shot 53.8 % from the three point line.
Aluk Adub led the Lions with 42 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 assists. Clive Smith had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks, while Samuel Dorismond scored 10 points, 1 rebound, and had 2 assists. Deontrae Dixon also poured in 7 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Seven Lions Named Daktronics-NAIA Men’s Soccer Scholar-Athletes
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced Friday that 382 men’s soccer student-athletes have been named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Baker (Kan.) landed the most individuals on the list with 11 total. Florida Memorial University Men’s Soccer Matias Ledesma, Hernan Luis Liporace, Martin Magni, Marco Perreta, Julio Vera, Jose Vidal Bazterric and Lucas Vigliaccio are among 382 Men’s soccer student-athletes that have been named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes All-American. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status.
Four Women’s Soccer Named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced Friday that 588 Women’s Soccer student-athletes have been named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Goshen (Ind.) leads all programs with 14 individuals on the list. Florida Memorial University Women’s Soccer Hohebeth Vega, Leilani Bellieni, Camila Scobina, and Cindy Rosero are among 588 women’s soccer student-athletes that have been named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes All-American. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status to qualify for this honor.
Natasha James Named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Friday that 428 volleyball student-athletes have been named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Kansas Wesleyan leads all institutions with 10 individuals on the list. Florida Memorial University Volleyball player, Natasha James, recently received recognition for her outstanding academic success by being named a member of the 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete team. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status.
Seven Lions and Five Lady Lions Named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete All-American Team
Women’s Soccer
Hohebeth Vega, Leilani Bellieni, Camila Scobina, and Cindy Rosero
Volleyball
Natasha James
Men’s Soccer
Matias Ledesma, Hernan Luis Liporace, Martin Magni, Marco Perreta, Julio Vera, Jose Vidal Bazterric and Lucas Vigliaccio
Have a Blessed Week!