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Kopenhaver Center

Name: Kopenhaver Center
Address: North Miami, FL, 33181, US
Telephone: 305 919 4065

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The premier national organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women leaders in communication.

The Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication was established in 2012 by Dean Emeritus and Professor Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver as a pioneering site for the advancement of women in the field of communication -- a unique programming distinction at FIU. The Center's mission is to foster and advance the academic and professional growth of women by supporting the next generation of professionals and giving them the impetus to take on challenges and to pursue leadership positions in the communication industry. The Center will engage females in a series of workshops, lectures, advisory boards, panel discussions and other activities, to further prepare them for successful communication careers - encouraging them to be future influencers and distinguished leaders of the profession.

10/30/2026

New episode of Women on the Mic 🎙️

How can newsrooms use AI without losing trust? Emily Brown, Journalism Director at Microsoft, joins host Michelle Marchante to talk about bringing AI into journalism responsibly. She draws on her work with news organizations, UNESCO, and the Poynter Institute.

Listen on our Spotify channel.

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10/26/2026

Join the Conversation!

The Tuesday Times Roundtable returns with an engaging discussion featuring Marian Chia-Ming Liu of The Florida Trib and Julie Haynes of Rowan University, moderated by Carla Zensen of FIU’s Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center!

Be part of a conversation that connects perspectives, ideas and global learning.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual | Register via our Linkedin or Instagram pages at LLKCenter

Mark your calendars and join us virtually!

10/22/2026

“The longer I do this, the more sure I am that I don’t know anything.”

Our Big Ideas from Exceptional Women series features Kelley Benham French, senior editor for storytelling at The Washington Sun. Her advice to young communicators: you can learn all the software you want, but the tool that matters most is your brain. Listen, think critically, write, and never stop learning. 💡

10/21/2026

The wait is over! Join us TODAY for the WATCH PARTY!!!

How do we keep creativity and originality alive in an AI-driven world? Find out starting at 10 a.m.

Location: 📍 Kopenhaver Center | AC-2, Room 129 | FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus Time: 10 a.m. to noon.

🍴 Light bites and drinks will be provided!

Come watch, learn, and join the conversation! Register or Stop by! You may also register for the virtual conversation !

10/20/2026

Thought Leaders Forum: Creativity and Originality in a Tech Saturated World

Tomorrow, Join us as leaders from FIFA World Cup 2026, L’Oréal Paris, Former VP of AI Product, USA TODAY Co. and Bloomberg News explore creativity, AI and the future of storytelling.

Time: 10 a.m.–Noon EDT | FREE and open to the public | Register Now! https://lnkd.in/eAM6ibzQ

📍 Watch with us at the Kopenhaver Center, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129, or join virtually!

Register Now! Or meet us at the Watch Party FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2 Room 129

10/20/2026

Get ready to meet Kristel Valencia-Savage Head of Communications for FIFA World Cup 2026 and keynote speaker for our upcoming Virtual National Conversation!

Following a 17-year career at Major League Soccer, Kristel brings extensive experience in strategic communications, global sports and connecting with audiences worldwide.

Join us as she shares her insights at **Creativity and Originality in a Tech-Saturated World!**

When: October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–Noon EDT

Don’t miss out! Register today or join our in-person Watch Party at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129!

10/19/2026

Meet Christina Boomer Vazquez, M.S. award-winning WPLG Local 10 reporter and convener of our upcoming Virtual National Conversation!

An Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist with more than two decades in broadcast news, this Miami native brings extensive experience in investigative reporting, powerful storytelling and connecting with communities.Join us as she guides the conversation at **Creativity and Originality in a Tech-Saturated World!**

When: October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–Noon EDT

Don’t miss out! Register today! Join our in-person Watch Party at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129!

10/19/2026

Women on the Mic: a new season, new voices. To award-winning TV journalist Stephanie Bertini: thank you! As host of Season 4, you guided four conversations with remarkable women in communication: Dianne Festa, Constanza Gallardo, Tara Puckey, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CMP, and Nikki Barua. You brought curiosity, warmth, and sharp questions to every episode, and you gave each guest room to tell her story in her own words. We’re grateful, and we’re cheering you on.

Now we’re thrilled to pass the mic to our Season 5 co-hosts:
Monique O. Madan is an award-winning investigative journalist with 18 years at the Miami Herald, USA TODAY, The Markup, and more. Her reporting exposed abuses in the U.S. immigration system. Today, as founder of Two Can Be True, she teaches families to think like investigators.
Michelle Marchante‘19 is the Miami Herald’s healthcare and Coral Gables reporter, a member of the Herald team awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting, and a proud FIU alumna. 🐾
Two journalists, two perspectives, and one mission: amplifying the women shaping the narrative.

10/17/2026

ONLY 4 DAYS!!!

How do we keep creativity and originality alive in an AI-driven world?

Join the Kopenhaver Center for a FREE Virtual National Conversation featuring keynote speaker Kristel Valencia-Savage of FIFA World Cup 2026 and thought leaders from L’Oréal Paris, USA TODAY Co. and Bloomberg News!

When: October 21, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–Noon EDT FREE and Open to the Public!

JOIN OUR IN-PERSON WATCH PARTY!📍 FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129🍴 Light bites and refreshments provided! Register today

10/16/2026

Meet Stacy-Marie Ishmael, Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg News and Global Head of Newsroom Training!

With leadership experience at BuzzFeed News, The Texas Tribune, Apple and the Financial Times, Ishmael brings valuable insights into innovation, newsroom leadership and the evolving media landscape.

Join us as she shares her expertise at our upcoming Virtual National Conversation: Creativity and Originality in a Tech-Saturated World!

October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–Noon EDT. Don't miss out! Register today via Instagram

Link in bio or join us at the Watch Party in-person at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2 Room 129!

Address

North Miami, FL
33181

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

305 919 4065

Website

http://kopenhavercenter.fiu.edu/

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