Join the 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)

Caring and Sharing (Support Group)

Caring and Sharing (Support Group)

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
Did you know that July Is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?

Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States. Bebe Moore Campbell was an American author, journalist, teacher, and mental health advocate who worked tirelessly to shed light on the mental health needs of the Black community and other underrepresented communities. This year’s theme is Strength in Communities, which highlights alternative mental health supports created by BIPOC and queer and trans BIPOC (QTBIPOC), for BIPOC and QTBIPOC. To learn more about this effort, click HERE.

The Office of Employee Assistance is an accessible and inclusive resource that supports our faculty and staff and their household members.

Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469 to schedule a free and confidential consultation.
The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run is back to in-person racing! Join Team FIU and show your Panther Pride.

The 5K race will take place on Thursday, September 23 in downtown Miami at Bayfront Park. We will continue to monitor the pandemic and will update you with any changes to the race and race day.

There is a fee per team member of $47 to participate. Follow this link for more information and to register today!

Questions? Contact PAWS at 305-348-2530.
July is UV Safety Month. The CDC states that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. There are things you can do to enjoy the outdoors, safely.  

  1. Stay in the shade and out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV light is strongest.
  2. Wear clothes to cover your skin. A long-sleeved shirt, long pants, or long skirts are the most protective.
  3. Use sunscreen with a broad-spectrum protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
  4. Wear a wide brim hat to protect your eyes, forehead, nose, scalp, and ears.
  5. Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.

Check out your sun safety IQ with this 9 question quiz from the American Cancer Society.

Questions? Contact PAWS at 305-348-2530.
Don't forget to visit the FIU Calendar for upcoming events and professional development opportunities that include, but are not limited to:


Have a virtual event you'd like to share? Make sure you fill out the event submission form for your event to be featured on the FIU calendar.

Questions? Contact calendar@fiu.edu.
As we transition back to campus, we want to hear about your vaccination experience and why you got vaccinated. 

Learn more about Dr. Konstantinos Zekios, Research Assistant Professor for Electrical and Computer Engineering, reason for taking the COVID-19 vaccine. 

There are multiple locations locally where you may receive a vaccine. Vaccines are also available on-campus based on the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) supply/inventory. Please look for email messages on how you can get vaccinated at MMC or call 305-348-5100 for an 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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