December 5, 2022

The time is almost here! Join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary at this year's President's Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, December 7 at 3 p.m.

Admission tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis with a toy donation to benefit underserved children. Those who donate a toy will be automatically entered for a chance drawing for wonderful door prizes.  

The last opportunity to drop off your toy in order to be included in the chance drawing is on Tuesday, December 6, at 12 p.m. at the following locations:

• Modesto A. Maidique Campus - PC 224
• Biscayne Bay Campus - HL 322

Questions? Contact Trudy Fernandez, Director, HR Relations & Director, FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.

The results of the Belonging Survey Findings are now available for review. The university community is invited to two discussion sessions to review the results of the survey, hosted by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Undergraduate and graduate student findings:

• Wednesday, December 7 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Faculty and staff findings:

• Friday, December 9 at 1 - 3 p.m.

Sessions will be held in CBC 233 and webcasted via Zoom. Review the report and or register for the community sessions here.

Questions? Contact DEI at 305-348-7762.

Submit your nomination(s) today for the 2023 FIU Recognition Awards!

Don't miss this coveted opportunity to nominate and formally thank members of our stellar workforce for their significant contributions to the university. Additionally, as a token of appreciation, nominators and nominees in good standing will be entered into a chance drawing for door prizes!

Before submitting your nomination, be sure to review all eight award categories and writing tips by visiting the nomination information site. Don't forget to use the nomination template to submit a well-developed nomination for this signature event.

Nomination deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Questions? Contact Trudy Fernandez, Director, HR Relations & Director, FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.

A hearty congratulations to all of our faculty and staff that are graduating this fall semester!

We would like to hear from you as we are planning to create a short video to celebrate our new graduating Panthers. If you are interested in being featured, please fill out this quick survey for more on how to participate! 

Questions? Contact Sissi Chinea, Jr. Account Manager, HR Relations at 305-348-5422.

The Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year! Or are they? For most people, family gatherings, company parties and get-togethers with friends around the holiday season are rarely stress-free. In these 50-minute workshops, we will explore a number of useful recommendations for navigating the stress ridden and potentially contentious holiday season. The workshop will conclude with a relaxing and peaceful intention-setting meditation.

Join us for the Coping with Holiday Stress workshops which will be offered twice during December.

• Tuesday, December 13 at 12 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 14 at 12 p.m.

Questions? Contact OEA at 305-348-1412.

In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, Panther Dining is offering a chance to win $500 in dining dollars.

To enter, simply reload $50 dining dollars to your employee meal plan before Saturday, January 14, 2023. Each $50 entry during this time via the Panther Dining meal plan office or online at the Dine on campus website, will be entered for a chance to win.

Questions? Contact Business Services at 305-348-7247.

Be sure to also review these important benefits and reminders:

• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts for Plan Year 2022
• Shared Savings Program Challenge
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Events
• Educational Retirement Webinars

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

Check out these savings from our Perks Program:

• Brightline
• University Credit Union
• Residence Inn Marriott - Miami Beach/Surfside
• Pérez Art Museum Miami
• StubZero
• Equinox

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

Many FIU faculty and staff are shipping items abroad to support members of the international FIU community. Current U.S. Government Export Control regulations require that certain international shipments be institutionally reviewed to determine federal export authorization (license) requirements. All international shipments now require an export control attestation by the shipper and/or review by the Office of Export Controls. 

Please visit the Export Controls Website for detailed instructions prior to shipping any items internationally.

Questions? Contact Office of University Compliance & Integrity at 305-348-0002.

Check out the FIU Calendar for a list of upcoming university events that may interest you, such as:

• The Inclusive Campus of the Future: DEI, Extended Reality and Student Success in Minority-Serving Institutions
• Children's Holiday Celebration
• Discovering Design Free Family Day: Moving Mobiles
• Nancy Cohen
• Annual Holiday Klezmer Music Concert Featuring the music of “Heavy Shtetl”

Want to share an event? Complete an event submission form to be featured on the FIU Calendar.

Questions? Contact [email protected].