MIAMI – The chance to interact with FIU Athletics Director Scott Carr, FIU head football coach Mike MacIntyre, and other FIU head coaches, while enjoying food and drink with FIU faithful is here with the inaugural Paws Up Tour, a collaboration between FIU Athletics and the FIU Alumni Association.
 
The unofficial kickoff of the Paws Up Tour will be the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 22 with ensuing spring stops at Beat Culture in Miami on Wednesday, April 26, Topgolf in Orlando on Sunday, May 7, and Funky Buddha in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, May 17.
 
Each Paws Up Tour stop is open to Panthers of all ages and is free for all to attend. Fans are encouraged to register for all tour events by clicking here.
 
The Paws Up Tour will feature a social hour, autograph opportunities, complimentary food and drink, a DJ, and remarks from Chief Alumni Officer Sara DuCuennois, Carr, MacIntyre and other FIU coaches on all the excitement going on for FIU Athletics.
 
Saturday, Apr. 22
Spring Football Showcase
Location: FIU Football Stadium
Address: 11310 SW 17^th Street, Miami, FL
Time: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Football starts at 6:30 p.m.
Note: VIP Sideline Experience for Panther Club members and season-ticket holders
Tickets: Claim complimentary tickets here
 
Wednesday, Apr. 26
Paws Up Tour in Miami
Location: Beat Culture Brewery & Kitchen
Address: 7250 NW 11^th Street, Miami, FL
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Note: Taste the new FIU Sunblazer Golden Ale
Register: Click here to register for the event
 
Sunday, May 7
Paws Up Tour in Orlando
Location: Topgolf Orlando
Address: 9295 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Note: Hit some golf balls off the tee while mingling with Scott Carr and Mike MacIntyre
Register: Click here to register for the event
 
Wednesday, May 17
Paws Up tour in Fort Lauderdale
Location: Funky Buddha Brewery
Address: 1201 NE 38^th Street, Oakland Park, FL
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Register: Click here to register for the event
 
The fun events will continue into the summer when the FIU Alumni Panther Block Party helps kick off the 2023 football season, Saturday, Aug. 12 at Monty's in Coconut Grove.

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