March is Employee Appreciation Month | | This Employee Appreciation Month, we are proud to celebrate you and the incredible impact you make at FIU every single day! | | | |
Panther Creative Collective Exhibition
We are excited to celebrate the creativity and talent of our FIU faculty and staff at the Panther Creative Collective Exhibition. Drop by for an inspiring showcase of artwork crafted by the talented members of our university community.
Panthers Creative Collective Exhibition
Tuesday, March 17 – Sunday, March 22
Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
| | Our Campus Partners Want to Show Their Appreciation! | | | | |
Enjoy a Sweet (or Salty) Thank You
Every Tuesday in March, enjoy a Buy One, Get One 50% Off special at Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon in PG5.
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Get a Fresh Look This Month!
All March long, Golden Touch Haircuts & Shaves is offering 15% off any service. Show you faculty/staff FIU OneCard at checkout.
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Show Your FIU Pride With New Swag
Score 20% off FIU emblematic clothing and gifts exclusively offered on Friday, March 20 for Employee Appreciation Month.
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The Cafecito Is on Us When You Reload!
For the month of March, reload $50 or more in dining dollars and receive a free cafecito from Café Bustelo or Sergio’s.
For every reload of $50 or more dining dollars, you will be automatically entered into a chance drawing to win 200 dining dollars.
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It’s Great Colleges to Work For® program survey season!
If you were one of the 600 randomly selected employees, chosen to take the survey, your feedback helps showcase what makes FIU a truly exceptional institution. If you’ve already completed the survey, thank you!
If you were randomly selected but have not yet completed the survey, please take a moment to search for the invitation from Great Colleges and submit your response by Friday, March 27.
Thank you for helping FIU achieve a strong response rate for this distinguished program.
Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305- 348-6099.
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PAWS & Care - Your Monthly Wellbeing Tip from the Office of Employee Assistance
March is National Nutrition Month®, and it’s the perfect time to add more color and balance to your meals. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages focusing on a variety of fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats to fuel your body and support long-term health.
Tip: Try aiming for at least three different colors on your plate at each meal. It’s a simple way to boost nutrients and build healthier habits one meal at a time.
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New Spring Workshop
Nature at Work: Reset, Refocus, Restore is an interactive, research-based workshop exploring how light, greenery, movement, and outdoor exposure support stress recovery, mood, and focus.
Participants will experience simple reset practices, learn the science behind attention restoration, and identify small, realistic ways to align their workspace with how the brain functions best.
This isn’t about escaping work, it’s about designing work that works with us.
Register to participate in a 12 p.m. Zoom session:
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March Wellness Bite Webinar
Join us on Wednesday, March 4 at 12 p.m. for the Wellness Bites Webinar: Special Benefits for FIU Employees provided by University Credit Union.
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It's KOFE time!
KOFE is a program offered to help Panthers stay financially fit!
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Register for free using your FIU credentials
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Monthly KOFE webinars every 3rd Weds of the month
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Event Management System Training
Do you oversee programs and events? Register for EMS WebApp 101: Creating Reservations Online on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. in PC 411 to learn best practices and to:
- Navigate the EMS WebApp Process
- Select the Right Venue for Your Event
- Review Risk Questions
Questions? Contact the Central Reservations Office at (305) 348-1100.
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New! EH&S Fundamentals of Lab Safety Micro-Credential
EH&S is launching a new online, self-paced micro-credential on Monday, March 9, designed to strengthen your lab safety and compliance skills. Start learning, earn a digital badge, and showcase it on LinkedIn or your portfolio.
Enrollment is open - register today!
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Benefits Updates
Keep yourself informed with the latest benefits updates and reminders designed to support you:
- Financial Planning Resources
- Sick Leave Pool Program Open Enrollment Closing Soon
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Reminder Dependent Care FSA for Plan Year 2025
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Support FIU Give Day at Vicky Café!
Panthers, fuel your day and support a great cause! On Thursday, March 5, stop by Vicky Café for your favorite cafecito, pastelito, sandwich, or cake. By enjoying what you already love, you’ll help build momentum for FIU Give Day. Let’s show our Panther Pride - see you at Vicky Café! PAWS UP! 🐾
🗓️ Thursday, March 5, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
📍 The Frost Art Museum
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Brew Miami is Back and Now in Its Cocktail Era! 🍹
Get ready for a night of craft drinks, great food, and live music on Saturday, March 14! Enjoy unlimited tastings of local and national craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious bites from food trucks and local favorites.
Promocode:
FIUSTAFF for 15% off tickets
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305 Day Tailgate Celebration
Celebrate 305 Day on Thursday, March 5! Enjoy a tailgate outside the Ocean Bank Convocation Center with giveaways, games, food trucks, and live music before the Panthers take on Middle Tennessee at 7 p.m. PAWS UP!
🗓️ Thursday, March 5, 5-7 p.m.
📍 OBCC
🎟️ Free event
| Questions? Contact FIU Athletics at 305-348-023. | | |
Cocktails with Coach Simmons
Join us for Cocktails with Coach on Thursday, March 12! Hear the latest on FIU Football from Coach Willie Simmons and FIU leadership, enjoy drinks and bites, and get exclusive access to game-worn jerseys. Limited tickets available.
🗓️ Thursday, March 12, 6–8 p.m.
📍 Pitbull Stadium
🎟️ $25 with 2 drink tickets
| Questions? Contact Office of Alumni Relations at 305-348-0159. | | |
Library Fair for Faculty + Staff
Discover how FIU Libraries can elevate your teaching, research, and personal growth! Join us at the Library Fair to meet your liaisons, explore resources, try new tech, and enjoy refreshments.
🗓️ Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 GL 220
| Questions? Contact Center for FIU Libraries at 305-348-3009. | | |
Coffee & Conversation
Meet your library liaisons and discover how the library can support your teaching and research. Faculty, Staff, Adjuncts & TAs welcome, bring your favorite mug and drop in for a chat!
🗓️ Thursday, March 5, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 HL 175 (BBC)
| Questions? Contact Center for FIU Libraries at 305-348-6269. | |
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