Clubs & Organizations
International Interior Design Association
The mission of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Florida International University Campus Center is to provide an environment for the mutual development and exchange of knowledge within the University between Students, Educators, Administration and Design Professionals.
Please visit the IIDA FIU Campus Center on Facebook and Instagram.
Chelsea Abella cabel016@fiu.edu
Veronica Pinera vpine018@fiu.edu
Nicon Chapter of Alpha Rho Chi (APX)
Coed, professional fraternity available to anyone in any field of the allied arts. Find out more information on their website, http://www.alpharhochi.org. Membership is acquired through the traditional fraternity template, rush, pledge, initiation. Alpha Rho Chi is a brotherhood, we work very closely together and recently we have emerged as a strong force in the School of Architecture. They also have a national chapter Facebook.
Established at Florida International University on July 11, 2004.
President: Elaine Navarro, enava038@fiu.edu
Vice President: Maria Paglia, mpagl003@fiu.edu
Email: apxnicon.fiu@gmail.com
Sigma Xi Chapter of Tau Sigma Delta
Tau Sigma Delta was founded in 1913 at the University of Michigan to celebrate achievement in the design disciplines. At the Florida International University School of Architecture, invitation and induction to Tau Sigma Delta honor the academic accomplishments of students who are in the final two years of their professional studies, and whose academic records place them in the top 10% of their respective programs. Thirty-four students became the newest members of the honor society in a ceremony that celebrated the inductees, their families, friends and faculty.
Contact Professor Marilys Nepomechie for more information on this organization: nepomech@fiu.edu.
National Organization of Minority Architect Students – FIU
The National Organization of Minority Architect Students at FIU is here to provide students with another avenue that will allow various cultures within a specific career to unite. We give students an opportunity to create relationships with both architect students and professionals throughout the nation. We participate mostly in social gatherings, informational seminars, and competitions. The ultimate goal in having this organization, is to inspire students to continue pursuing their career goals while simultaneously allowing their culture to influence their work in an innovative way.
For more information, visit the National Organization of Minority Architects at www.noma.net, and visit the NOMAS-FIU Chapter on Facebook and Twitter.
Chapter e-mail: nomas@fiu.edu