The Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership believes the community is the backbone of every society. We strive to create long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships between FIU and community members through student service-learning projects, action research, and professional development. 

 Partners

The Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership at FIU is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of partners committed to strengthening democracy and civic engagement. We are grateful for the continued support of our partners in advancing civic leadership and democratic engagement.

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Book Club 

  1. The Year of Dangerous Days by Nicholas Griffin
  2. Boricuas in the Magic Cityby Victor Vazquez 
  3. Miami: City of the Future by T.D. Allman
  4. Relics of the Heart by Oscar Fuentes
  5. Poetry Cityby Oscar Fuentes
  6. Miami: The Magic Cityby Arva M. Parks
  7. Miami by Joan Didion
  8. Reclaiming Our Democracy by Sam Daley-Harris
  9. Duty Calls: Lessons Learned from an Unexpected Life of Service by Dr. Antonia Coello Novello
  10. Hacia Dónde Va Puerto Rico?: Territorio, Ciudadanía e Identidad: La Labor del Diálogo Interméstico Puertorriqueño by Maurice A. Ferré

Hardcover The Year of Dangerous Days: Riots, Refugees, and Cocaine in Miami 1980 BookThe Magic City Miami Book by Arva Moore Parks, 1991, Autographed ...¿Hacia dónde va Puerto Rico?