May 22, 2023

The third-annual Juneteenth Celebration is taking place from Saturday, June 10 - 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 a.m. - 11a.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 12p.m.

Save the dates for this unforgettable Juneteenth Celebration!

Questions? Contact DEI at 305-348-7762.

The FIU Embrace Education program is recruiting faculty and staff who are interested in becoming student mentors.

This program is a non-degree, inclusive postsecondary transition program for students with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The primary goal of the program is to offer a comprehensive and integrated university-based education that is inclusive, accessible, and promotes competitive integrated employment and independent living.

The FIU Embrace Education's new addition, the Faculty Mentor Program, aims to provide our students with the support necessary to navigate challenges faced during the college transition. This enriching mentorship opportunity spans one academic year with an opportunity to continue at the beginning of the following academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Full-time faculty or staff
• Available to meet with student(s) one hour per week

Faculty and staff members who are interested in participating, should contact FIU Embrace Education. The registration deadline is Friday, June 30.

Questions? Contact FIU Embrace Education at 305-348-5445.

Join us for a 3-part virtual discussion group for historian Annette Gordon-Reed's book,

On Juneteenth.

Space is limited! All participants will receive complimentary copies of the book and professional development hours.

Register now for these upcoming sessions:

• Friday, May 26
• Friday, June 9

Questions? Contact DEI at 305-348-7762.

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

To set forth the criteria for admission to a graduate program and admission denial appeal, please review the revised policy below:

• 380.0443 Graduate Admission Criteria and Denial

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

The FIU President’s Council is pleased to announce it is now accepting nominations for the President’s Council Real Triumphs Faculty Award!

All full-time faculty who have been employed at FIU for a minimum of three years are eligible to apply. The award recipient will receive a cash award of $15,000.

The President’s Council welcomes participation from all academic disciplines. The award will be conferred at the Faculty Convocation Award Ceremony in Fall 2023.

Questions? Contact StratComm at

305-348-4111.

If you are thinking about enrolling in graduate school, now is the time!

Tune into the Graduate Admissions Virtual Information Session, exclusively for FIU employees.

This virtual session will cover a wide range of topics regarding your benefits such as:

• Explaining the beneficial tuition waiver for you or your dependents
• Application processes
• Misconceptions about Graduate School, and much more!

Sessions are available from Monday, May 22 - Wednesday, May 24.

Take advantage of these awesome benefits and sign up today!

Questions? Contact Graduate Admissions at 305-348-8419.

Be sure to review these important benefits updates and reminders:

• Reaching your Retirement Goals
• 9-Month Faculty: Deferred Earning Program (DEP) Enrollment Period: April - August

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

Take a look at these savings from our Perks Program:

•  YouFit
•   BJ's Wholesale Club
•   Miami Attractions and Museums
•  Tickets at Work
•  Grande Cosmetics

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

Did you know that you can provide shopFIU with your feedback on our services?

shopFIU Listens is a program where you can provide feedback about your shopping experience at any of our locations on campus!

Your feedback will be shared with our partners so we can improve and ensure you are being provided with the best campus experience possible. Once your feedback is provided, a member from the team will reach out within 1-2 business days.

As we like to say, “If you don’t tell us, we won’t know!”

Questions? Contact shopFIU at 305-348-7247.

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
• Life after EMBA: Alumni Success Stories

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].