[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8632-8633]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ON THE GRAND OPENING OF 
                         THE FIU IN D.C. OFFICE

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2016

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Florida International University on the grand opening of the FIU In 
D.C. office located just steps from the U.S. Capitol. Since opening its 
doors in 1965, FIU has grown to become the number one university in 
awarding bachelor's and master's degrees to Hispanic and other minority 
students. With the new expansion, FIU has ensured that students seeking 
opportunities in our nation's capital have the resources they need to 
succeed.
  In the past five years, hundreds of FIU Panthers have come to D.C. as 
interns and fellows to work for non-profits, federal agencies and 
private firms. From the White House to the halls of Congress, FIU 
students have also been an integral part of the executive and 
legislative branches of government. As the faces of FIU in D.C., 
interns and fellows learn about federal policy and expand their 
professional network. I am sure that my colleagues agree when I say our 
congressional FIU interns are Worlds Ahead.
  Blocks away from Capitol Hill, FIU's new office will bring together 
ideas, connections and

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solutions through speaker series and research seminars. Local alumni 
and visiting faculty will connect and learn in the brand new 3,500-
square-foot space that includes classrooms, conference areas and a 
multi-purpose tech center.
  Under the leadership of President Mark B. Rosenberg, FIU has seen 
exponential growth in both the student body and its facilities. In 
promoting a strong alumni network, he has ensured FIU's future is as 
bright as its students. I am especially proud of the work the FIU 
faculty and administration do to promote exceptional learning and 
professional development.
  The opening of this D.C. office is a testament to FIU providing 
ladders of opportunity to graduates and others. Congratulations on the 
new office and I look forward to FIU making an even greater impact in 
our nation's capital.

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