July 1, 2022
FIU RETIREE ASSOCIATION RESOURCES
Dear FIU retirees,

As the Fourth of July approaches, we salute the sacrifices made by our heroes to protect our freedom. We pledge to never take their efforts for granted and strive for a better America.

Wishing you a festive, safe and Happy Independence Day with your loved ones.

Sincerely,

Trudy Fernandez
Florida International University

Director, HR Relations
Director, FIU Retiree Association
Division of Human Resources
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199
P: (305) 348-0101
Website: https://hr.fiu.edu
Save the Date for Homecoming 2022
Our favorite Panther tradition is back! Join us for a week of exciting Homecoming events taking place from Friday, September 30, through Homecoming Game Day, Saturday, October 8.

So that we may plan accordingly, we'd like to gauge your interest in attending an in-person FIU Retiree Reunion. Please make sure to take our survey and cast your preference no later than Wednesday, July 6. 

Interested in serving on the FIU Retiree Reunion planning committee? Simply let us know - your input is invaluable to us! 
Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.
Tech Days: Tech Help at Your Fingertips
If you haven't heard, our monthly Tech Day sessions cause quite a buzz. One recent participant shared that they "feel very grateful to have this resource that allows [them] to update [their] technical skills."

Do not get left behind! 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.
Golden Panther Spotlight: Subbarao V. Wunnava
This Golden Panther Spotlight is dedicated to Subbarao V. Wunnava, Professor Emeritus, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and valued supporter of the association, who recently shared his latest project with us.

We encourage you to take some time to read his publication and share your sentiments with us.

Congratulations, Dr. Wunnava!
Our Golden Panther Spotlight aims to share a day in the life of our FIU family. Whether it’s travels, new hobbies, publications, or any other interesting activity you would like to share, simply let us know by completing this form. We hope to feature you soon!
Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.
FIU TLC Brigade
The FIU family mourns the passing of:

  • Elaine Dillashaw, administrative assistant, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs

  • Abraham D. Lavender, professor, Global and Sociocultural Studies, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs


Please join us in thoughts and prayers for our fellow Panthers and their loved ones.
Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.
We Did it Again!
FIU Ranks in the Top Three of Florida’s Public Universities
As recently shared by Interim President, Kenneth A. Jessell, for the second year in a row, FIU ranks among the top three public universities in the state, according to the Florida Board of Governors' performance metric scores.

This marks the third time in the last five years that FIU ranks in the top three of Florida’s public universities in a state that has the No.1-ranked public university system in the country for higher education.
Congratulations to Our Recent Retirees!
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.
Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.
FIU Retiree Association