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Voting for the Spirit Decorating Competition, Roaring Spirit Bake-off and Faculty & Staff Royalty is officially open! With just a couple of days until Homecoming kicks off, now is the time to cast your vote for this year’s participants.
The deadline to vote is Monday, October 3.
Be sure to visit hc.fiu.edu for a full list of fun events and activities beginning this Friday, September 30.
Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305-348-0101.
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Today, Monday, September 26, is Human Resources Professional Day! Meet a few of the friendly faces behind our university's Division of Human Resources, and join us in thanking them for their unwavering commitment to serving our FIU community with excellence.
We’d love to hear from you on our newly launched LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305-348-0101.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is here! The Office of Social Justice and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have collaborated to bring you over a dozen events, talks and networking opportunities from now until Saturday, October 15.
As the 2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” we recognize that inclusivity is essential, and nowhere more so than here at our FIU. As a leading Hispanic-Serving Institution and the number one institution for awarding bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Hispanic students, we are proud to celebrate Latinidad across FIU, South Florida and Beyond.
Questions? Contact the DEI at 305-348-7762.
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If you're a manager who wants to learn more about the intricacies inherent in working at a diverse organization, be sure to register for the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for All: Manager Learning Series.
During this course, registrants will gain knowledge and growth opportunities that are the cornerstones of a successful workplace culture, where inclusion and belonging are celebrated. This unique program will provide FIU leaders with dynamic connections about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its importance and value at our university.
Each cohort will be limited to 16 participants and will meet from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Thursdays:
- October 13
- October 27
- November 10
- December 1
- December 8
Register before the deadline on Friday, October 7.
Questions? Contact the DEI) at 305-348-7762.
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Your mental health and wellbeing are important to us. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Mental illness can affect you directly or indirectly, through family, friends, or peers.
During the first week of October, the Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) raises awareness for mental illnesses, fights discrimination, and provides support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). If you or someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, the OEA is here to help! Please consider the following:
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Take a free, confidential and anonymous mental health screening.
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Register for a two-part webinar to learn more about mental health and related illnesses.
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Schedule a free and confidential consultation with OEA.
The OEA is Help Within Reach.
Questions? Contact OEA at 305-348-2469.
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No one is an island, if you're going through stressful times, there's no reason to go through them alone. Reaching out to others is a natural way to feel supported, and having conversations with others helps calm you and your nervous system down to help get you back on track. It's something within your power, that can help you in tackling life's challenges.
The Gathering Place is a support group that meets the first Friday of every month at 12 p.m. to explore ways to counter stress overload, bolster your mood, improve your outlook, and preserve your mental well-being.
This group will provide a safe and nurturing environment where attendees can feel heard, understood, and cared for.
Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-962-3263.
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Join the Panthers Thriving Book Club and connect with fellow Panthers to learn and grow stronger together.
On Thursday, October 6, they will begin a new book, The War for Kindness - Building Empathy in a Fractured World. It is an inspiring call to action book. The future may depend on whether we can accept the challenge of being empathetic, also known as the 'empathy deficit'. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Jamil Zaki shares cutting-edge research, including experiments from his own neuroscience lab, showing that empathy is not a fixed trait—something we’re born with or not—but rather a skill that can be strengthened through effort. Over time we can fine-tune our emotional capacities and build compassion to deal with life's challenges.
The first five Panthers to register will receive a free copy of the book.
Questions? Contact OEA at 305-348-2469.
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Our Panthers love their coffee! To celebrate National Coffee Day on Thursday, September 29, we partnered with our friends at shopFIU to bring you these exciting specials:
Don't miss out on the Barnes & Noble at FIU chance drawing for goodies you are sure to enjoy.
Head to these locations and get your fill of coffee for the day!
Questions? Contact shopFIU at 305-348-7247.
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Calling all faculty and staff who are also a Greek Life Alumni!
Join your fellow Panthers on Wednesday, September 28 at 12 p.m. on the Primera Casa (PC) steps to showcase your unity and pride as sorority and fraternity alumni.
Reserve your spot to be included in the group picture today!
Questions? Contact Fraternity & Sorority Life at 305-348-1120.
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The wait is over! North Miami BrewFest is back on Saturday, November 12 from 1-5 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Plaza.
During the month of September, you can get early bird tickets with a 15% discount on select tickets using the promotional code "FIUFAM15". All beer and bites are included in the ticket price.
This year marks the festival's 10th anniversary - you won't want to miss it!
Questions? Contact Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at 305-348-3621.
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If you've ever had any burning questions for the Panther Catering team, they will be hosting a one-hour virtual Q&A session on Wednesday, September 28 at 2 p.m.
The session is designed to answer questions you may have related to anything catering and will cover common topics such as how to create account access, policies and procedures or simply how to place a catering order.
Be sure to set a reminder on your calendar and join for what's sure to be a filling discussion.
Questions? Contact Panther Dining at 305-348-7247.
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The Office of Financial Wellness, shopFIU, and Wells Fargo are pleased to present you with the Financial Wellness Workshop Series.
The series will offer key financial wellness topics ranging from:
- Home financing
- Saving for an emergency
- Budgeting
- Investing
- Fraud
Workshops are open to faculty, staff, and students. Be sure to review the available sessions and register soon!
Questions? Contact shopFIU at 305-480-7247.
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Stay up to date with these important benefits and reminders:
- 2023 Open Enrollment Benefits Fair
- Retirement Educational Webinars
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Wellness Events
Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
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Check out these savings from our Perks Program:
- KinderCare
- University Credit Union
- Printed Memories
- Baptist Health
Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
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