FIU College of Law Graduation Ceremony May 2011

Florida International University College of Law Commencement Ceremony held at the U.S. Century Bank Arena at Modesto Maidique Campus. Among the speakers was US Senator Marco Rubio.

The Exiled Intellectual and the American University

Dr Leon Botstein, Professor at Bard College, gives a lecture on the subject of the tradition of learning institutions providing exile to intellectuals from countries in crisis. Lecture held at the Graham Center, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on February 25, 2013.

The Academic Experience of Exile

Professor Donald Cunnigen speaks of his own experiences while studying with German Academics and on the environment of higher education in America. Lecture held at the Marc Pavillion, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Exiles, the Humanities, and Globalization

Panel discussion on the subject of exile literature and a society defined by globalization. Panelists include: Chenjerai Hove- Zimbabwean poet Dr. Martin Tucker- Professor Emeritus at Long Island University and leading scholar in Exile Studies Dr Asher Milbauer- Founder of FIU Exiles Studies Program Dr Nandini Dhar- professor at FIU's English Department Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on October 30, 2013

The Haitian Imprint on the Humanities, Part 2

Gepsie Metellus is a well-known community leader who draws on personal experiences to talk about the rich cultural history of the Haitian Community. Event held on September 14, 2011 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Dark Teens and Dangerous Nature- Neopagan Narratives of Cultural Marginalization

Sarah M. Pike, Professor of Comparative Religion and Director of the Humanities Center at California State University, Chico, presents a lecture on the subject of projections of both evil and witchcraft on young adults. Lecture held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on September 30, 2014.

Humanities in a Public Sphere

Journalist Helen Aguirre Ferre lectures on the subject of the humanities in the public sphere in South Florida. Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University, on February 6, 2013.

Exile and Patronage- Making Art in Cities of Refuge

Chenjerai Hove, world-renowned Zimbabwean author, presents a lecture on the subject of his experiences as an exiled author in the United States. Event held at the Graham Center, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on October 28,2013.

State of Exile Studies

Guy Stern, the Florida International University/Betsy Scholar in Residence and Wayne State University Professor Emeritus, lectures on various points in the field of exile studies. Lecture held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

The Importance of the Humanities for Children

David Lawrence, President of the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation, speaks about the importance of the humanities to children. Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on February 8, 2012.

Colors of the World Medieval Paints and their Origins

Educator Janie McCoy will be giving a lecture on medieval manuscripts on March 27, 2014 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Nature, Art, and Science

Professor Emeritus David Lee of FIU speaks on the interaction of art and the sciences. Lecture held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus on January 15, 2014.

A Bookman's View on the Humanities

Mitchell Kaplan, founder of the Books and Books bookstore chain and of the Miami International Book Festival lectures on the evolution of books and writing. Lecture held at Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on March 21, 2012

The Human Face of Architecture

Lecture given by Dr. John Stuart, Professor of Architecture and Department Chair of Architecture and the Arts at Florida International University. This lecture focuses on the aesthetics of edifices. Event held on April 18, 2012 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Death and the Maiden

Staged reading of Ariel Dorfman's play "Death and the Maiden". Event held at Dieuxieme Maison, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on June 26, 2012.