Dear FIU family,
As we move into the holiday season, we want to express our gratitude for your continued contributions and dedication in making FIU a Great College to Work For®. Our success is not possible without our people, and for that, we thank YOU!
On behalf of the Division of Human Resources, we want to wish you an enjoyable Thanksgiving celebration with your family, friends and loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
El pagnier K. Hudson, M.S.
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Vice Provost, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Nominations are now open for the 2022 FIU Recognition Awards!
Don't miss this coveted opportunity to nominate members of our stellar workforce for their outstanding contributions to the success of our university.
Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting each award category. To view all the award categories, visit the nominations site and review the writing tips. Don't forget to use the nomination template to submit a well-developed nomination.
FIU Community Award
Know of a fellow Panther who has supported the university's mission by promoting high quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, or collaborative engagement with our local and global communities during the past year? Then make sure to leverage this opportunity and nominate them for an FIU Community Award today!
Nominations deadline: Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
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On September 30, 2021, the annual electronic Nepotism Disclosure announcement was distributed to the university community to ensure continued compliance with Florida Statute and Florida Code of Ethics.
Please note that the deadline for employees to submit is Friday, January 14, 2022. The deadline for the approval process is Friday, January 28, 2022. For pertinent information regarding nepotism, you are reminded to review FIU’s Nepotism Policy. If you are involved in research, please review the Nepotism in Research Policy for further responsibilities.
Due to this system enhancement, an electronic Nepotism Disclosure is required for all and may be accessed by logging on to: https://myhr.fiu.edu, and clicking on the Nepotism tile to disclose your relationship(s).
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This Yoga & Meditation session will incorporate physical movement to help increase your feel-good hormones and will finish with a meditation to help you ease your mind into relaxation mode.
Questions? Contact PAWS at 305-348-2530.
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Affinity groups demonstrate our commitment to a culture of belonging, providing faculty and staff with the opportunity to share interests and experiences with others.
The Black Staff Affinity Group is looking for individuals at FIU who self-identify as Black and/or of the African Diaspora.
This is a safe and open space for Black staff to connect, celebrate successes, and engage in critical dialogue to build authentic relationships across departments.
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Mindfulness is “the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment — and accepting it without judgment.” These group meditation sessions foster a sense of community, a safe place to relax and promote balance and emotional well-being.
Mindfulness in Togetherness (Meditation) takes place every second and fourth Wednesday of the month via Zoom.
Use this link to register and save your virtual seat to join any of the recurring Mindfulness in Togetherness upcoming workshops hosted by the Office of Employee Assistance (OEA):
Stay tuned for the Caring and Sharing and Welcoming Your Emotions support groups, as they will be coming back in January 2022.
Visit the OEA website for more information about confidential services, programs and other workshops.
Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
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Join the upcoming in-person Service Excellence Workshop on Friday, December 3 from 1 - 4 p.m. as we continue to take our commitment to service excellence to the next level.
To register for the upcoming FIU’s Service Excellence Workshop and review the full schedule, please visit the FIU Develop website.
During this interactive session, you will learn about FIU’s philosophy on service excellence and the following:
- Professionalism at work
- Effective service in-person
- Telephone etiquette
- Managing written correspondence
- Techniques for handling difficult situations with excellence
By participating in this workshop, you will earn three professional development credit hours.
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All aboard the Panther Express! As President Mark B. Rosenberg recently shared, we invite you to join us for the President's Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, December 8 at 3 p.m. as we end the year with holiday cheer among colleagues and friends. Admission tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis with a toy donation to benefit children during the holiday through our toy drive.
RSVP no later than Wednesday, November 24 using the link below.
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Once you RSVP, you will be able to drop off your toy and collect your President's Holiday Celebration admission ticket.
Admission tickets will be distributed by the Division of Human Resources on Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at:
- Modesto A. Maidique Campus - PG 6 Lobby
- Biscayne Bay Campus - HL 322
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