Let’s face it; there are two types of people in this world. Those who get social media, and those who don’t. There are many who will argue that this division is generational. I disagree. I turned 40 this year, and by traditional standards I fall outside the “digital millennial” generation. According to conventional wisdom (as…
I have a friend, a teacher, who works with at risk youth. I have never seen him in action, at least not with his students, but I suspect he is very good at what he does. How do I know? He has been my friend for over 10 years, and knows me very well. When…
Finally! The New Student Portal is ready! But was it worth the wait? It certainly was. FNU students have the convenience of on Campus Services right from their computers. Here’s a brief run down of some of the things you can do: • Post Used Textbooks for Sale • Change Your Address • Print your…
As of last week, the FNU Library has a new face – Aleksandra Pitner, our new Library Director. Aleksandra will lead the team of librarians at both the Hialeah Library and the South Campus Resource Room. She is excited to be a part of Florida National University family! Aleksandra says “the library is more than…
The Center for Hemispheric Policy will host an event in honor of: Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs U.S. Department of State Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:15 – 9:45 a.m. Speaker’s Remarks and Q & A Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Salon…
With the advent of so many online degree programs, finding the right paralegal studies within distance learning courses is much easier than it has been in the past. This being said, quantity does not guarantee quality, and at Florida National University (FNU), we want to stress the importance of finding an accredited institution from which…
Congratulations, graduate! So you’ve walked across the stage, tossed your cap in the air and taken off the gown. As you should – after the hard work that comes with earning a college degree, you deserve all the honors and respect for your travails! Now, you’ve taken a short break from the challenges of homework,…
It’s safe to say that today’s students can vouch for the fact that technology is transforming the educational system. That is true in many avenues of education—from the way students learn, to the materials professors use. As it turns out, even the simple, everyday textbook is no stranger to this shift in technology. Today’s students…
Are you afraid of job interview rejection? Although it hurts to hear that you weren’t accepted for a position, you will inevitably face this reality throughout your career. Seasoned professionals tend to fare better when it comes to job interview rejection because they are able to comprehend it from an objective perspective. Nonetheless, job hunting…
Contrary to popular student belief, university faculty are more than just lecturers. The faculty are made up of professionals, intellectuals, researchers, analysts, artists, writers, clinicians and more. These people dedicate their careers to educating the next generation and can be of the greatest resources in your life. Learn more about the benefits of taking the…
