July 3, 2023

Knowledge of Financial Education (KOFE) is delighted to be back with more chance drawings and financial counseling resources for faculty and staff.

To join the fun, visit FIU KOFE, and log in with your FIU credentials to participate in the following complimentary activities:

• Online Monthly Scavenger Hunt Series: Answer this month's scavenger hunt question! Those who participate and submit the correct answer will be entered into a chance drawing. 
• Upcoming Webinars: Register to attend upcoming webinars that cover essential topics in finance and health.

We are also excited to announce the winner of last month's scavenger hunt. Thank you to all who participated. Stay tuned for more chances to win!

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.

We all have an inner voice. When we talk to ourselves, we often hope to tap into our inner coach, but find our inner critic instead.

Join the Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) for their new summer workshop, Minding Your Inner Voice – How to Effectively Manage Your Inner Dialogue & Feel Freer to explore the silent conversations we have with ourselves. Participants will also look at existing research that helps explain how these conversations shape our lives, work, and relationships.

Lastly, we will explore different tools at our disposal to make our inner voice work in our favor. Just imagine having the power to change the most important conversation we have each day - the one we have with ourselves.

Register now for an upcoming webinar session:

• Thursday, July 13, 12 p.m.
• Thursday, July 20, 12 p.m.
• Friday, July 28, 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact OEA at 305-348-2469.

Join the Office of Scholarships, Financial Aid and the Financial Wellness Program at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 21, for a virtual training on Supporting Panther's Financial Wellbeing.

Register for this upcoming webinar to learn about the university's resources and protocols meant to help students who are experiencing financial difficulties.

Questions? Contact the Office of Academic Support Initiatives & Services (OASIS) at 305-348-2963.

We are pleased to share with the university community that William "Bill" Gonzalez, professional accountant, Office of the Controller, commenced his well-deserved retirement on Friday, June 30.

Join us in congratulating Bill by sending him well wishes via Empower.

Want to recognize your deserving colleagues nearing retirement? Fill out the Retirement Token of Appreciation and University Announcement form to be featured in upcoming newsletters.

Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.

Be sure to review these important benefits updates and reminders:

• 2023 Florida Retirement System Legislative Changes
• Third Paycheck of the Month - No Benefit Premium Deductions
• Wellness Bite Webinar: Fertility Awareness with Baptist Health

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.

Check out these savings from our Perks Program:

• Brightline
• Miami Seaquarium
• FIU KOFE
• BJ's Wholesale Club
• Pèrez Art Museum

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.

Brush up on compliance matters and stay up-to-date with FIU's policies and procedures.

Review the revised policy below regarding the process for authorizing new programs and other curriculum offerings:

• 350.010 Authorization of New Academic Degree Programs and Other Curricular Offerings

Questions? Contact the University Compliance Office at 305-348-2216.

The FIU Calendar is always being updated with new and exciting events, such as these:

• Pricing Models for a Successful Business
• Makes and Matrices Exhibition: Art by Rhea Leonard
• Frost Family Day: Draw from Dots to Lines

Want to share an event? Complete an event submission form to be featured on the FIU Calendar.

Questions? Contact [email protected].