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Save the date for the much-anticipated FIU Bring Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 23!
As this event coincides with finals week, we’re collaborating with campus units to determine which educational activities can be offered. A list of available activities and the mandatory parental consent form will be shared in HR News & Updates on Monday, April 13. Stay tuned!
We can’t wait to create unforgettable memories for our future Panthers!
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PAWS & Care - Your Monthly Wellbeing Tip from the Office of Employee Assistance
Stress is a normal part of life, but small daily habits can protect your mental and physical health. Take breaks, limit news, practice relaxation techniques, stay active, and connect with supportive people.
| | Tip: Take a 5-minute pause today - step away from your screen, stretch, breathe slowly, or take a short walk. Even brief breaks can help reset your mind and reduce stress, improving your overall wellbeing. | |
Caring and Sharing Support Group Special Live Speaking Event
Discover how caregiving can shape stronger, more empathetic leadership. Join author Chanel Rowe for a reflective, interactive session on building resilience, staying grounded, and leading with compassion.
Arrive early for a free copy of Finding Balance (while supplies last). Light refreshments provided.
The Leadership Lessons Hidden in Caregiving
🗓️ Friday, April 24, 12 p.m.
📍 GL 220
🔗 Register Now
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New Spring Workshop
Nature at Work: Reset, Refocus, Restore is an interactive workshop on how light, greenery, movement, and outdoor time can improve focus, mood, and stress recovery. Join us to learn simple, science-backed ways to design a workspace that works with your brain.
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FIU KOFE Financial Wellness
It's KOFE time! | KOFE is a program offered to help Panthers stay financially fit!
🔗 Register for free using your FIU credentials
🗓️ Monthly KOFE webinars held every third Wednesday of the month
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April Wellness Bite Webinars
Join us for the upcoming Wellness Bite Webinar, Prepay Your Loved One’s Path to Success with Florida Prepaid.
🗓️ Wednesday, April 1 at 12 p.m.
🔗 Register Now
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Records Management Medical Records Workshop
FIU faculty and staff are invited to a Medical Records Workshop on best practices for handling, protecting, and managing sensitive health information.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 31 at 1 p.m.
🔗 Register Now
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Benefits Updates
Keep yourself informed with the latest benefits updates and reminders designed to support you:
- Address Review Reminder
- Emergency Contact Update
- Reminder Regarding the Use of Sick Leave Accruals
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Seasonal Perks & Promotion
Check out these great perks offered to our faculty and staff through the Employee Perks & Service Program:
- Special Savings on Auto Insurance
- New for 2026: MetLife Life Insurance Benefits
- New: FIU Baptist Health Clinic Now Open
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Let Vicky Café Cater Your Next Event!
Panthers, have you tried Vicky Café catering?
Whether you're celebrating a coworker with pastelitos and cake or planning a lunch with Cuban sandwiches, croquetas, and empanadas, Vicky Café has you covered.
Craving café con leche and desserts? They’ve got that too.
Check out their catering menu. Que sweet it is!
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The Leadership Lectures
Join The Leadership Lectures with Jen Fisher, former Deloitte Chief Wellbeing Officer and author of Hope Is the Strategy. Discover how wellbeing and hope can become powerful tools for stronger leadership and thriving teams.
📅 Monday, April 6 at 10 a.m.
📍 FIU MARC Pavilion
🔗 Register Now
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Become a Big Mentor!
FIU faculty and staff are invited to mentor local youth through FIU’s Panther Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. By becoming a “Big,” you’ll build a meaningful one-to-one connection that helps inspire confidence, growth, and opportunity.
Interested in making a difference? Contact Garth Headley, Director of Equal Opportunity, Office of Civil Rights.
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