October 24, 2022

Aligned with our university’s mission, fostering an environment where our workforce can expand their knowledge, skills and opportunities to innovate is at the core of what we do. To that end, be sure to explore the scholarship opportunities exclusively available to our eligible faculty and staff. 

The application and submission deadline for the following scholarships is Friday, November 4 at 5 p.m.:

• Berta D. Villares Book Scholarship - Faculty/Staff
• Generations Ahead Scholarship - Faculty/Staff 
• Generations Ahead Scholarship - Dependents of Faculty/Staff

For scholarship information and criteria, please make sure to visit the Division of Human Resources scholarship page.

Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305-348-0101.

Join us at Roary’s No Scream Halloween for a spooktacular time and to support our student athletes! This family friendly event will take place on Friday, October 28 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Tickets are $10 each, and include:

• A Trick-or-Treat bag for kids
• Access to the Halloween candy maze that includes over 15,000 pieces of candy
• Football game ticket
• Professional Fall family photo
• Halftime on-field parade

Where else can you experience Halloween candy and football all in one place?

Trick-or-Treating will take place in the north concourse of FIU Stadium. Your ticket purchase is your confirmation for the event.

Questions? Contact FIU Athletics at 305-348-4263.

Did you know learning about safety can be fun? The FIU Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is announcing the launch of the EH&S Virtual Escape Experience.

This exciting program allows participants to navigate their way through a series of clues and puzzles while learning about safety. Those who successfully complete the experience will automatically be entered into a chance drawing for prizes.

Four winners will be randomly selected in the Fall and Spring semesters, and two in the Summer.

Questions? Contact Environmental Health & Safety at 305-348-7882.

When you’re stressed, problems seem insurmountable, and it’s difficult to muster up the energy to care, let alone take action to help yourself. But you have a lot more control than you think. There are positive steps you can take to deal with overwhelming stress and to get your life back into balance. One of the most effective ways is reaching out to others. 

Social contact is nature’s antidote to stress and talking face-to-face is one of the fastest ways to calm your nervous system and relieve stress. 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 Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) at 305-348-2469.

You are invited to an unforgettable evening with the Gospel Choir on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts Concert Hall.

The Gospel Choir is a community ensemble directed by Antonia N. Wilson, Gospel artist and adjunct lecturer, College of Communication, Architecture and the Arts. The choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of Gospel music. It draws on the best talent from the FIU community and is dedicated to celebrating Gospel and giving thanks through diverse music to educate and spread joy to audiences.

Faculty, staff and alumni tickets are available for $10. General admission and student ticket pricing is also available. For more information, and to purchase tickets visit go.fiu.edu/choirconcert.

Questions? Contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 305-348-7762.

The 2023 Open Enrollment for State Group Insurance Benefits ends Friday, October 28 at 6 p.m. EST. If you need to make changes, take action now!

Be sure to also review these important benefits and reminders:

• Financial Wellbeing
• SUSORP Mutual Fund Products Replacement

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

Check out these savings from our Perks Program:

• KinderCare Learning Centers
• University Credit Union
• Tickets at Work
• Baptist Health
• Vitamix

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

Customer service is at the heart of what we do at shopFIU. This is why it's so important that you continue to tell us about your experiences and suggestions for improvement. 

Please take a moment and complete the shopFIU Tracker survey. Our tracker survey helps us better understand what you want to see on campus, as well as how we can enhance your campus experience.

Questions? Contact shopFIU at 305-348-7247.

Panther Dining wants to hear from you! Let them know how they are doing through a quick 8-minute survey.

Be sure to provide your email at the end of the survey to be entered into a chance drawing to win AirPods or Dining Dollars.

Questions? Contact Panther Dining at 305-348-7247.

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.  

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:

• Public Lecture by Nobel Laureate: Looking for Fossils of the Big Bang
• FIU Music Festival 2022: Jazz Party Kickoff with Delfeayo Marsalis: New Orleans-Style!
• The Lost Plays of Virgilio Piñera
• Fall 2022 Writers on the Bay Reading series featuring Chen Chen
• Afro-Cuban Music's Impact in the U.S., 1930s-1960s

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

Questions? Contact [email protected].