June 5, 2023

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) understands that everyone has unique needs when it comes to planning for the future, and their focus is on helping you reach your retirement goals.

We are pleased to announce TIAA’s New Spanish-Language Webinar Experience for Your Retirement Well-Being!

In support of the growing demand for greater access to information surrounding retirement plans, TIAA’s new bilingual (English & Spanish) experience includes easily accessible educational content.

Tune into the upcoming webinars:

• Tuesday, June 6, at 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 8, at 10 a.m.

TIAA is an authorized retirement vendor and investment provider company. Check out other FIU approved retirement providers and get prepared for your future.

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

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 the 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!

Be sure to check out KOFE’s June Newsletter.

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

We are happy to announce the annual Panther TECH Faculty & Staff Appreciation Sale event starts on Monday, June 12 and runs through Friday, June 16.

As a show of appreciation and gratitude, save up to 50% on some of your favorite tech brands such as, Apple, Dell, and much more.

Pre-order now to get exclusive deals on the latest Panther TECH gadgets!

Questions? Contact Panther TECH at 305-348-8324.

Customer service is at the heart of shopFIU's service excellence philosophy. This is why your feedback is so important!

Take a moment and complete the shopFIU Tracker survey to help us better understand what you want to see on campus, as well as how we can make your campus experience better.

Questions? Contact shopFIU at 305-348-2187.

The third-annual Juneteenth Celebration is taking place from Saturday, June 10 through Monday, June 19. Check out a few of the many scheduled events:

Friday, June 16:

• Join us at Tamiami Hall for a morning of mindfulness and healing at Amanda Bazil's Afro Yoga, from 10 - 11 a.m.
• At 12 p.m., certified EEC facilitator Dr. Jameta N. Barlow will be hosting an Emotional Emancipation Circle.

Saturday, June 17:

• Immerse yourself at our Freedom Day Celebration from 1- 5 p.m., featuring activities such as a guided painting session, a Bacardi lounge, and performances by Guitar Over Guns, DJ Slim City, and DJ Bree.

The first 200 faculty and staff, as well as the first 200 students to register, will receive a $15 food voucher to enjoy at any of the food trucks.

Monday, June 19:

• Head to the PC Steps at 11 a.m. for the grand finale - the Closing Juneteenth Ceremony, where you can celebrate with African performers.
• Following the ceremony, a procession will lead to GC 140, where "Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La" will be screened at 12 p.m.

Save the dates for this unforgettable Juneteenth Celebration!

Questions? Contact DEI at 305-348-7762.

Join the Panthers Thrive Book Club summer reading group to discuss Life Is In The Transitions - Mastering Change at Any Age from best-selling author, Bruce Feiler.

Starting Friday, June 9, the group will meet every other Friday at 12 p.m. to uncover the ways we can navigate some of life's challenges.

Inspired by the aftermath of a personal crisis, the author spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories of Americans in all 50 states who’d been through major life changes. He then spent a year coding these stories, identifying patterns and takeaways that can help all of us survive and thrive in times of change. 

Register today and be entered into a chance drawing to win a copy of the book!

Questions? Contact OEA at 305-348-2469.

Be sure to review these important benefits updates and reminders:

• Wellness Bite Webinar: 5 Keys to Healthy and Sustainable Fitness Results
• Tips for Receiving Care and Saving Money
• Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday: Ends Friday, June 9, 2023

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

Take a look at these savings from our Perks Program:

• Brightline
• YouFit
• BJ's Wholesale Club
• Tickets at Work
• Pérez Art Museum



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

Did you know that course meeting times, room assignments, teaching schedules and office hours are records that are no longer needed at the end of the semester?

The Records Management Liaison Office can provide guidance to all faculty and staff on how to properly manage academic records that have met their retention periods.

Register for the next workshop to learn more about Academic Records Management.

Questions? Contact FIU Libraries at 305-348-1377.

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

• Excavating Fragments: The Mixed Media Art of John Colon
• Makes and Matrices Exhibition: Art by Rhea Leonard
• Tierra Media Project Exhibition
• Diving into Rosewood: A Story

Want to share an in-person or virtual event? Complete an event submission form to be featured on the FIU Calendar.

Questions? Contact [email protected].