Each year, the FIU Office of Veteran and Military Affairs host events in November to recognize and honor our FIU Veterans and Veteran community members. This year, FIU is hosting the 2nd Annual Virtual 1-mile, 5K, and 10K race.

We invite the FIU community to complete the distance of their choosing at their own pace and location during the month of November. Each participant should upload their completed time by Tuesday, November 30 at 11:59 p.m. to appear in the official results.

Participants who register will receive a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal. All proceeds will benefit our FIU Veteran and military-affiliated students.

Questions? Contact Anthony DeSantis at 305-919-5943.
Join the Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) for these upcoming support groups and meditation workshops. To save your virtual seat, follow the links below and register via Zoom:

Mindfulness in Togetherness (Meditation)

Welcome Your Emotions Support Group

Caring and Sharing (Support Group)


Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
The Florida Department of Management Services’ Division of State Group Insurance (DSGI) is implementing the Diabetes Management Pilot Program, for 2022, which will utilize a digital health platform for diabetes management within DSGI’s participating health plans to monitor eligible diabetic enrollees’ HbA1c and hypoglycemia levels.

Interested in applying? Follow these steps:
  1. Determine eligibility and review the FAQ.
  2. Download the Physician Referral Form and have it completed and signed by your treating provider.
  3. Apply online and submit the form during the application period which begins on Monday, October 4, and ends on Monday, November 15.

Be sure to also check out other programs available through DSGI, such as the Weight Management Pilot Program.
Take a break with family and friends at the ball park! Join us for FIU Day on Sunday, October 3, as the Marlins take on the Phillies.

This special promotion includes a discounted ticket, commemorative t-shirt and access to the pregame Panther parade. Ticket packages are only $22 for faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and friends, and $12 for students.

Don't miss out - Purchase your tickets today!

Questions? Contact Antonio Diz at 305-480-1550.
Save the date for these important upcoming events:


Questions? Contact PAWS at 305-348-2530.
Vaccination remains the most powerful tool to prevent the COVID-19 disease and stop community spread. We are counting on every Panther to do their part.

As we strive to keep our FIU family safe and healthy, we want to hear why you were motivated to get vaccinated.

Check out why Sonia Gonzalez Hernandez, Sr. Marketing Director, Academic and Career Success, took the important step.

At FIU, we have vaccines available on campus for students, faculty, staff, retirees and eligible members of their households. Visit go.fiu.edu/vaccine or call 305-348-5100 to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Interested in sharing why you got vaccinated? Email pawswellness@fiu.edu for a chance to be featured in the next PAWS Newsletter.

Questions? Contact PAWS at 305-348-2530.
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