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Celebrating This Season Of Gratitude | | |
As we approach the holiday season, the Division of Human Resources extends our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and commitment. We wish you a delightful Thanksgiving celebration with your family, friends, and loved ones!
Take a moment to express your gratitude to your colleagues by sending a personalized Thanksgiving e-card through Empower!
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FIU Recognition Awards and SEOTY Nominations
Whether it’s a colleague whose dedication has inspired you or a student employee whose hard work has had a lasting impact, the FIU Recognition Awards and the Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Awards offer an opportunity to show appreciation.
Make sure to review the nomination criteria and submit your nomination(s) before the deadlines:
Nomination deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Nomination deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
To submit your nominations, visit go.fiu.edu/nominate. We can't wait to celebrate our outstanding Panthers!
Questions? Contact HR Relations at (305) 348-6099.
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The Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) is here to help FIU faculty and staff thrive! From mental health assessments, to wellness programs, the OEA strengthens well-being and fosters a healthier campus community.
Discover their upcoming program below and explore new ways to care for yourself and those around you!
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The Gift of Presence: Managing Holiday Stress with Mindfulness Webinar
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of presence. In this session, we’ll explore mindfulness-based tools to help you stay centered, calm, and connected—at work and at home. Take a mindful pause before the holiday rush and rediscover the peace and joy of the season.The webinar will be offered Wednesday, December 10 at noon.
Be sure to register today!
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Mindful Mondays Drop-In Sessions
Start off your work week feeling recharged by tuning into the Center for the Advancement of Teaching's virtual Mindful Mondays sessions, taking place every Monday from 12 to 12:30 p.m.!
During these short, rejuvenating lunchtime sessions, you'll explore techniques that cultivate presence, awareness, and resilience.
Each session features a brief introduction, a guided meditation, and Q&A. Whether you're just starting out or have been meditating for years, you'll acquire practical tools to integrate mindfulness into both your work and personal life. We hope to see you there! Register today to participate!
Questions? Contact the Center for the Advancement of Teaching at (305) 348-4214.
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Perks Updates
Check out the great savings offered to our faculty and staff through the Employee Perks & Services Program:
- Brightline Discounts
- BJ's Wholesals Club
- Adrienne Arsht Center
- Equinox
- Vitamix
- The Wolfsonian-FIU
For a complete list of employee perks, please visit the FIU’s Employee Perks site.
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Benefits Reminders
Keep yourself informed with the latest benefits updates and reminders designed to support you:
- Important Reminders Regarding Medical Flexible Accounts for Plan Year 2025
- Winter Holiday Schedule and adjust deadlines for FIU 403(b) contributions
- Changes to 457(b) Florida Deferred Compensation
- Time and Leave Entry Guidelines
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Benefits Fair Winners!
Thank you to those who attended the 2025 Benefits Fair!
Everyone who attended was entered into a chance drawing where our partnered vendors selected several Panthers as winners for additional prizes! Visit the list of winners and see if you are one of the lucky few. Please contact Benefits Administration for pick up instructions by Friday, December 5.
| Questions? Contact the Benefits Administration at (305) 348-2181. | | |
Policy Updates
Stay informed and up-to date with FIU's policies. Familiarize yourself with any policies and policy updates that may impact your work here at FIU! Visit the Policy Library for more information. The policy below was recently published:
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1705.025 Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Pregnancy-Related Conditions for Students and Employees. This policy provides FIU students and employees the right to be free from discrimination because of pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, including but not limited to the need to express breast milk for a nursing child.
Questions? Contact the University Compliance Office at 305-348-2216.
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Annual Outside Activity/Conflict of Interest Reporting
Members of the university community are required to make certain annual disclosures depending upon their employment status and role. Recently, reminders were distributed to ensure the FIU family’s continued compliance. The required disclosures and attestation are:
- Annual Outside Activity/Conflict of Interest Reporting (OA/COI)
- Annual Electronic Nepotism Disclosure
- Background and Criminal History Check Requirements Policy
Completing your annual disclosures and attestation can be done through the online reporting systems found on PantherSoft and on FIU Develop. If you have not completed yours yet, it is imperative that you review the applicable policies and email notifications from the Division of Human Resources and complete the required disclosures and attestation by their due dates.
To stay up to date with audit compliance matters and other related developments, make sure to read the Office of Internal Audit newsletter or visit oia.fiu.edu.
Questions? Contact Employee & Labor Relations at 305-348-4186.
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Holiday Gifts: Guidelines & Best Practices for Compliance with the Florida Code of Ethics
During the holiday season, FIU’s valued business partners often seek to show their appreciation via the giving of gifts, which can implicate Florida’s gifts laws and FIU’s policies. The FIU Office of Compliance and Integrity has developed the Holiday Gifts: Guidelines & Best Practices guidance document as a resource to help FIU employees and officials comply with applicable requirements and to give and receive gifts responsibly, no matter the season!
Questions? Contact the University Compliance Office at 305-348-2216.
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Professional Development | |
Kickoff your 2026 Leadership Journey!
Get a head start on planning your professional development for the new year and join the FIU Center for Leadership’s Leadership Essentials – Growth Catalyst program! This virtual experience in February 2026 will help you:
- Leverage your strengths to lead with impact
- Foster collaboration and build stronger teams
- Manage time more effectively and reduce daily interruptions.
- Embrace a growth mindset to unlock new opportunities.
Register now at the special FIU faculty and staff rate of $375.62!
Questions? Contact the Center for Leadership at (305) 348-5323.
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Black Friday deals at FIU Panther TECH!
Don’t miss exclusive Black Friday savings at FIU Panther TECH. Today is the last day to take advantage of the exclusive FIU Panther TECH Black Friday Sale!
As FIU’s official on-campus tech store, upgrading is easy with payroll deduction for eligible employees.
Featured Apple Deals:
- $50 off Apple computers (excludes Mac Mini)
- $25 off iPad Air and iPad Pro
- $25 off AppleCare+ for laptops
- Enjoy extra savings on top of educational pricing
Visit the FIU Panther TECH store, located in GC, at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC).
Questions? Contact Panther TECH at
(305) 348-7247.
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New Passport Office at FIU
The Passport Office @ FIU now offers CLEAR+ services. CLEAR+ is an opt-in service that provides travelers with faster, easier airport security experience.
CLEAR+ expedites the identity verification process at airport checkpoints. Only U.S. Citizens and legal permanent residents 18 and older are eligible for CLEAR+.
To learn more about Passport Services @ FIU and CLEAR, visit shopFIU!
Questions? Contact shop@fiu.edu at
(305) 348-2187.
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EH&S Shout out and More!
Happy Fall! Check out November's EH&S Safety Shout Out, featuring the Facilities Physical Plant team at Biscayne Bay Campus.
Do you know someone who actively promotes safe practices and behavior to ensure a safe work and learning environment? Recognize them with an EH&S Shout Out!
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) wants to thank YOU for helping make FIU a safe and sustainable place to learn and thrive. Every action you take matters and affects our waterways and the wildlife. If you notice a spill or anything unusual, Report It right away.
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FIU Takeover Night!
The Miami HEAT will be hosting FIU Takeover Night at their game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, January, 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kaseya Center
Ticket prices start at $54 and include a limited-edition Miami HEAT & FIU bucket hat upon purchase. Tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. In addition, there will be several exciting opportunities before, during and after the game including:
- A pre-game trophy photo opportunity with a HEAT Championship trophy and Roary.
- Pre-game AT&T East Plaza performance by the FIU Dazzlers and cheerleaders.
- National Anthem and Color Guard performance.
- A post-game free throw opportunity for the first 600 FIU guests to purchase through the link below.
Show your 305 pride and rep your Panthers and the Miami HEAT at the same time! For more information, please contact Lynelle Williams at 786-777-4372. You won’t want to miss this!
Questions? Contact Government and Community Relations at 305-348-7235
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