Stay up-to-date with the latest FIU COVID-19 updates at repopulation.fiu.edu.
Congratulations to all our 2021 Service and Recognition Awards recipients!

Make sure to check out the HR website to view all the honorees. Don't forget to send a note of congratulations by visiting empower.fiu.edu.

Stay tuned for more highlights of our award ceremonies on our social media channels by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305-348-0101.

As we continue to transition back to work on campus, make sure to stay informed with repopulation updates:

  • Staff rotations with COVID-19 protocols remain in place until the start of Summer B (June 21).

  • Sunset of COVID-19 Emergency Policy, expanded use of sick leave time and emergency catastrophic leave program will end today, May 11.

  • Childcare Considerations
  • Managers should continue to provide flexibility through the end of the K-12 school year.
  • Employees unable to work remotely will be required to use vacation leave for childcare needs.

  • ADA Accommodations
  • Current ADA accommodations will expire today, May 11.
  • Should you need to request a new accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Accessibility (OCRCA), formerly known as the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) at 305-348-2785.

Questions? Contact Division of Human Resources at 305-348-2181.
Stay up-to-date with these important benefits updates:

  • COBRA Premium Assistance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Reminder: MetLife/Brighthouse Financial Update
  • Reminder: 9 over 12 Month Deferred Earning (DEP) Enrollment Period

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
Take advantage of these savings! Check out new discounts and promotions that include:

  • Toyota of North Miami VIP Sales
  • TRI-RAIL
  • University Credit Union

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
Join the Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) for the Mental Health Matters workshops. Register for the workshops by following the links below:

Mental Health Matters - Part 1 & 2

Welcoming Your Emotions (Support Group)

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
Panthers Active Wellness Services (PAWS) is pleased to share the following wellness opportunities:

  • The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade - Join the Virtual Mental Health Forum on Tuesday, May 18 at 4 p.m. Learn more about food insecurity, resilience, social isolation and the impact of mental health. Register today!

  • Baptist Health: Mental Health Awareness Month - Join Baptist Health for these workshops and events for Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more today.

  • Brace for Impact: The Latest on Alzheimer's Disease, What We Know and Still Need to Learn: Join PAWS and the OEA for this informative event on Wednesday, June 16 at 2 p.m. Register today!

Questions? Contact PAWS at 305-348-2530.
In remembrance of George Floyd and countless others, the FIU Foundation Office of Inclusive Philanthropy will host free screenings of Dudley Alexis' film "When Liberty Burns" at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16.

The film explores the life and legacy of Arthur McDuffie, whose death at the hands of police sparked the 1980 McDuffie riots in Miami.

The event is free and open to the public, with pre-registration, and it will also feature a community access event prior to the film screenings from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (both days) with health and wellness screenings, vaccine education, and more. Register today!

Questions? Contact Maia McGill, Senior Executive Director, Foundation Relations, at 305-348-3004.
If you're thinking about graduate school, now is the time!

Join Graduate Admissions for their Virtual Information Session exclusively for FIU faculty and staff. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics in regards to your benefits such as:

  • Explaining the tuition waiver available to you and your dependents
  • The application process
  • Misconceptions about graduate school
  • And more!

Sign up for one of the dates below at go.fiu.edu/gradfiuemployee.

  • Thursday, May 13 | 12 p.m.
  • Monday, June 21 | 12 p.m.

Questions? Contact gradadm@fiu.edu.
As a caring community of Panthers Protecting Panthers, make sure to check-in using the P3 app before arriving to campus. Your clearance to return to campus helps us ensure a healthier and safer campus community for all.

As a reminder, the Panthers Protecting Panthers Safety Course is available. If you haven't completed it yet or would like a refresher, make sure to register today.

For ongoing updates be sure to visit repopulation.fiu.edu.

The health and safety of our university community is our top priority. Let's continue to look out for one another - it's the Panther way!
Did you know that you can let your voice be heard by taking a quick survey?

Take a moment to tell shopFIU what you think about the retail and dining options on campus.

Complete the spring survey and tell us how we can better serve you. Get started today!

Questions? Contact shopFIU at 305-348-2187.
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