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May 5 - 11, 2010
Florida International University Biscayne Bay Campus hosts Student Connection graduation BY BARI AUERBACH
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he Aventura Marketing Council's Student Connection graduation hosted by Florida International University's Biscayne Bay Campus marked the culmination of yet another stellar year dedicated to helping students from the AMC's Dade Partner Schools keep their grades up, get diplomas and become future business leaders.
FIU Vice Provost Steven Moll along with AMC Education Committee Chair Eileen Glastein of Bnai Zion Foundation welcomed students and guests to the special occasion sponsored by MiamiDade Commissioner Sally Heyman; the Florida Marlins Community Foundation; Wells Fargo Advisors and College Planning Specialists. Appreciation was also expressed to honorary Student Connection Chair
DJ Lorenzo, WEDR Radio
Jeff Cross, National Football League alumni, sharing opinions with the kids.
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle; Superintendent Alberto Carvalho; Assistant Superintendent Enid Weisman; School Board members Dr. Martin Karp and Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway; Region Director Paul Greenfield, principals, teachers, career specialists and guidance counselors. A highlight of the Student Connection graduation was an inspiring "One-on-One" program providing students with the opportunity to meet role models including Michael Shear of Wells Fargo Advisors; Laurie Allen of South Florida Circus Arts School; Jeff Cross, National Football League alumni; Eric Beck of IT Doctors; plus special guest DJ Lorenzo of WEDR Radio. During the event, stories of surmounting challenges and achieving success were shared with a common theme focusing on the importance of education, a positive attitude and working hard to achieve goals… philosophies shared by the Aventura Marketing Council, four-time winner of the annual Dade Partner of Excellence award and inducted into the Dade Partners Hall of Fame for four consecutive years. Expressing the sentiments of all those who support the AMC's Education Committee, Eileen Glastein noted, "If we can change even one child's life, turning them towards a more positive direction, then we have succeeded!" School Board member Dr. Martin Karp added, "The Student Connection program is so valuable for helping students learn beyond classroom walls and realizes if you do well in school, your future is that much more secure." ––––– Continued on page 4
Eric Beck, IT Doctors, help students how to plan for the future.
Michael Shear, Wells Fargo Advisors
Laurie Allen, South Florida Circus Arts School