RUTHERFORD, NJ – In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Felician University School of Business & Information Sciences (SOBIS) hosted “Living Our Life Story,” an event that highlights the personal and professional journeys of Hispanic leaders across the nation. Held in the Lenke Family Center for Innovation on Wednesday, October 11, two distinguished speakers from Univision TV, Bill Tipacti, Senior Director of Community Empowerment, and Damaris Diaz, Co-Host at Unimas shared their stories with students, faculty, and staff.

Moderated by the Dean, Dr. Marilú Marcillo, speakers shared their experiences and offered advice on pursuing passions, embracing opportunities, and building meaningful connections within the community, other organizations, and the university.

Bill Tipacti offered his advice to students who may feel uncertain about their future saying, “My advice for those who think they don’t have a path, just follow what you like. You have to find something that motivates you.” A plan that led him to a successful career at Univision reaching out and supporting communities.

In recounting her story, Damaris Diaz implored students to, “Never turn down an opportunity. Embrace them all. Do it to your 120% because even though it might not be what you’re looking for, those opportunities are going to set you up, and when your big opportunity comes, you’re going to take it and you’re going to fly with it.” The event concluded with a lively Q&A session.

The School of Business and Information Sciences (SOBIS) aims to educate highly skilled global leaders who will navigate the corporate world with integrity and proficiency. Hands-on learning and internship opportunities incorporate real-world learning, business simulations, and the ability to earn distinct certifications in specific disciplines through wide offerings in undergraduate and graduate programs. For more information contact Patty Mc Taggart at mctaggartp@felician.edu.

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About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the eleventh year recognizing its strong support for Veteran students. The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.