GET INVOLVED

Act now and help build the College's future.

Take a little time now and you can make a big-time impact on the future of the College of Business Administration. Join your fellow students and contribute to the Building for Business Campaign.


Michael Gonzalez
"I had really good experiences at the College," said Michael Gonzalez (BACC '04), the first student to donate to the spectacular new structure. "I thought it would be a good way to give back to the University and the College."

Plus, he knew he'd make a permanent mark.

"I liked the idea of having my name on the building," he said, referring to the fact that donors who make a certain level of contribution will have their names included in a planned "Wall of Stars."

Current students aren't the only ones who want to be part of the effort.

"I received e-mails about the Campaign and followed local business articles that led me to the web site, where I saw the virtual tour of the building," said Don Dietz (BBA '01), now a senior auditor with Ernst & Young. "When I saw the web site, I wanted to play a small part in making the new building a reality."


Don Dietz
With his contribution, made using the online link at http://business.fiu.edu/web/donate/index.htm, Dietz became the first alumnus to make a pledge to the fundraising effort.

"I see how the College's reputation is growing," he said, "and overall I think it has the building blocks in place—the vision, the faculty and staff, and great students—to go to the next level. But it needs a new infrastructure. The building will provide wonderful facilities and a place where everyone can gather."

The phase of the Campaign focused on raising funds for the building complex closes soon. You can pledge at http://business.fiu.edu/web/donate/index.htm. You also can contact Annabelle Rojas, director, Office of External Relations, at 305-348-3339 or William Levin at 305-348-0473. Or you can make your donation in person by stopping by Suite 310 in the Ryder Building.

"Every contribution, regardless of size, is very important to us," Rojas said. "Also, the state will match every donation dollar for dollar, which doubles the value of each contribution."