February 27, 2023

As we approach National Employee Appreciation Day, we thank and celebrate YOU for all you do for our FIU! A special FIU trivia edition will be announced in our next newsletter for a chance drawing to win some great prizes, including airline tickets – stay tuned! In the meantime, make sure to enjoy special promotions offered by shopFIU available Wednesday, March 1 - Friday, March 31, 2023:

• Receive 20% off at Panther Dining locations when you reload Dining Dollars on your FIU One Card
• Chili's: Free chips and salsa with the purchase of two full-entrees
• Sergio’s & Pincho: Get a free regular fountain beverage with a purchase of $10 or more
• Auntie Anne's/Cinnabon: 20% off entire purchase (on campus locations only)
• Crepe King: Follow their Instagram and get 10% off
• Yall Food at the FIU College of Engineering & Computing: Free juice with the purchase of a meal. Also, use promo code FIU20 to get 20% off meal prep kits from yallfoods.com
• Get $2 off Grubhub with the promo code STAFFAPP
• Golden Touch: 15% off any service the entire month of March, valid with FIU One Card

Questions? Contact shopFIU at 305-348-2187.

FIU’s Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) strongly believes in the benefits of social connections and support. Therefore, it aims to provide faculty and staff with a safe space to cultivate and maintain a sense of well-being and empowerment while connecting with colleagues. Everyone needs a little support during times of difficulty. Let us help.

Faculty and staff members are invited to participate in the following professionally-moderated support groups:

• The Gathering Place Support Group (Stress Relief): First Friday of every month at 12 p.m. via Zoom
• Caring and Sharing Support Group (Caregivers Relief): Last Friday of every month at 12 p.m. via Zoom

Visit the OEA website for more information on these professionally-moderated support groups. 

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.

Take advantage of these FIU Libraries services and resources available online and in-person for our faculty, staff and students:

• New York Times Free Access
• Wall Street Journal Free Access
• Physical and eBook access 
• Media borrowing and streaming of hundreds of movies, TV Shows and documentaries
• Device borrowing including cameras, laptops, Bluetooth speakers, and projectors (see a full list of devices).
• Access to hundreds of databases covering a wide variety of topics.
• Take a virtual tour of the Library!

You may also email a subject Librarian for library instruction and specific library research guides.

Be sure to visit the Ask a Librarian page to stay up to date on the latest FIU Libraries information.



Questions? Contact FIU Libraries at 305-348-2451.

How can leaders engage others in challenging discussions of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)? Join us at our next offering of Leading Well to find out!

Presenters and authors of "Growing the Elephant - How Leaders Increase Earned Advantage for All," Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack, will introduce best practices to approach these DEI discussions.

Join us in person or virtually on Tuesday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m.

RSVP is required so be sure to reserve your spot now!

The first 30 people who join us for the in-person event will receive a free copy of the book!

Questions? Contact the Center for Leadership at 305-348-5323.

Check out these savings from our Perks Program:

• Ideal Nutrition
• Spot Pet Insurance
• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
• Obscure Belts
• Grande Cosmetics
• Hexter & Baines

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

Be sure to review these important benefits updates and reminders:

• Medicare Webinar
• Retirement Planning Webinars
• Sick Leave Pool Program Open Enrollment

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

Join us for a reading of Alida Miranda-Wolf's "Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations that Last". Participants should come to the first virtual meeting prepared to discuss chapters one and two. Attendees are free to enjoy their lunches during the sessions.

A free book and 12 hours of professional development will be provided!

Register to attend:

• Group 1: Every Friday from March 3 to March 24 at 12 p.m.

• Group 2: Every Thursday from April 27 to May 25 at 12 p.m.

Questions? Contact DEI at 305-348-7762.

Even with February coming to a close, there's still time to join the TLC Brigade's annual drive and help support over 150 students in need by replenishing the FIU Student Food Pantry.

Donations may be dropped off at the Division of Human Resources during February, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.:

• Modesto A. Maidique Campus - PC 224
• Biscayne Bay Campus - HL 320 

You may also shop online and mail in your donations.

Take this opportunity and make it into a team bonding activity to take it to the next level with the exciting Decorated Donation Box Competition!

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

Stay informed about FIU's policies and procedures regarding compliance matters by keeping up with them regularly. Make sure to review the updated policy below 390.001 Educational Counseling for Military-Affiliated Students:

• The purpose of the policy is to ensure that military-affiliated students who intend to utilize Veteran Administration (VA) educational benefits understand the applicability of their desired course of study with the VA benefits regulations.

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

There are new events to constantly explore on the FIU Calendar. Check it out and see if you find any upcoming events that may interest you, such as these:

• Miami Conference on Global Democracy
• Dreaming: Inside and Outside of Religion
• CONVERGENCE: Environmental Crimes in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Defending Humanity: Transnational Feminist Responses to Violence and Devaluation
• Tertulia Nights
• World Happiness Fest 2023 promo code FIUFACULTYSTAFF

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].