We are gearing up for another exciting academic year and hope you will join us for the annual Homecoming Retiree Reunion!

Saturday, October 8 | 3 p.m.

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

Multipurpose Room 105

At this year’s reunion you’ll have an opportunity to celebrate the historical 50th year anniversary of welcoming our first class of students, dine and mingle among friends, hear from our esteemed interim president, Kenneth A. Jessell, congratulate recent retirees and share your favorite memories of your time at the university. 

Advance RSVP is required. Please submit your RSVP by Friday, September 16.

We look forward to seeing you at this festive occasion soon! 

Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.

Join us for the FIU Faculty, Staff and Retiree Appreciation Day on Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. Bring your blue and gold spirit as we cheer on our student-athletes at this season’s football home opener against the Bryant Bulldogs.

In appreciation for all you have done and continue to do for our FIU, our Athletics department is offering an exclusive promotion as follows: 

• FIU retirees, faculty, and staff will receive one (1) free game ticket and can purchase up to three (3) additional tickets for only $1.00 per ticket. 
• The first 500 tickets purchased through FIU will receive home sideline seating, regularly priced at $24.00. All remaining tickets will be made available in the general admission section, located in the west endzone. 
• Tickets may be purchased at the University Credit Union Box Office, located at the R. Kirk Landon Fieldhouse. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A valid FIU One Card must be presented at the time of purchase.  
• Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling our ticket office at (305) 348-4263.

Come out and share your Panther pride as we kick-off an exciting football season ahead! Paws Up!

Questions? Contact FIU Athletics at 305-FIU-GAME.

In collaboration with the Florida Department of Health, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine will host a virtual forum on Tuesday, September 6 at 12 p.m. to discuss the truths and myths about Monkeypox.

As numbers increase on college campuses nationwide, this forum will breakdown homophobic and racist rhetoric surrounding Monkeypox.

Dr. Cheryl Holder, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Community Initiatives; Dr. Aileen Marty, Professor of Translational Medicine; and Dr. Julia Bisschops, Assistant Professor of Humanities, Health, and Society, are part of a team of medical experts who will discuss the misinformation and misconceptions on this health concern and how to stay safe.

To register, please visit go.fiu.edu/deihealthforum.

Questions? Contact the DEI at (305) 348-7762.

Come have a ball on Sunday, September 25 at 1:40 p.m., for FIU Day at loanDepot park as the Miami Marlins take on the Nationals!

This special promotion includes a discounted ticket and commemorative FIU themed Marlins hat. Ticket packages start at $18 for retirees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. Discounted parking is available if purchased in advance. 

Don't miss out - Secure your tickets today!

Questions? Contact Alissa Basabe at 305-480-1552.

With FIU Homecoming quickly approaching (September 30 - October 8) we are sharing 5 exciting ways you can show your unwavering Panther pride! 

Get into the spirit and:

1. Perform with fellow retirees, faculty, and staff in Panthers Got Talent on Sunday, October 2.
2. Take a "whisk" in the kitchen and compete in the Roaring Spirit Bake-Off.
3. Save the date and join us for The Uncaging event on Thursday, October 6, where the 2022 Faculty & Staff Royalty will be announced. 
4. Plan to attend the Homecoming Retiree Reunion on Saturday, October 8.
5. Support our student athletes at the Homecoming game on Saturday, October 8, as they take on the University of Connecticut at 7 p.m. Don't forget that courtesy admission tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis if you attend the Homecoming Retiree Reunion.

Be sure to stay up to date on all Homecoming activities by visiting hc.fiu.edu.

Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.

Did you know you can request certain topics to be covered at upcoming Tech Day sessions? With your help we have developed programs tailored to your preferences.

Have a session in mind you'd like us to cover? Give us a shout out and we will be sure to include it in the near future!

Register today to join us via Zoom on the last Friday of every month to learn a new technology based skill. 

Want to brush up on your Zoom skills? Be sure to visit our Zoom Resource Site.

Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.

We did it again! For the third year in a row, Forbes has recognized FIU as an employer of choice in their annual America’s Best-In-State Employers list!

Our people are everything and fostering a culture of greatness doesn't happen without your dedication and service to our university community. 

Thank you for all you continue to do for our FIU!

Don't forget to stay connected and enjoy a variety of Fall programs, lectures and events hosted by FIU. 

Make sure to visit calendar.fiu.edu on a regular basis.

Join us in congratulating our recent FIU retirees!

We wish them well on their new journey and look forward to staying connected through the FIU Retiree Association.