December 22, 2021
| FIU RETIREE ASSOCIATION RESOURCES |
season's greetings from your friends at the FIU Retiree Association.
Panthers Protecting Panthers | Winter Break Schedule
As recently shared by President Mark B. Rosenberg, it is critical to remain vigilant and take necessary steps to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy due to reports of increased positivity rate and hospitalizations in Miami-Dade County.

Below is the schedule for COVID-19 testing on campus, through our partnership with Curative. Testing is by appointment only and can be scheduled at Curative.com.
 
  • PG5 trailer at MMC: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday
  • Parkview at MMC: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • BBC: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday
 
Please note that all sites will be closed December 24-25 and January 1. Only the PG5 at MMC site will open during regular hours of operation on December 31.

On-campus vaccinations will resume on Monday, January 10 at the Student Health centers and the FIU Health Clinic. For a list of off-site vaccination locations, you can visit FIU’s Panthers Protecting Panthers website.

As an additional note, the university will be closed for the winter break from Thursday, December 23 until Monday, January 3, 2022.
Questions? Contact the FIU Help Desk at 305-348-5100.
Tech Days: Tech help at your fingertips
It's time to start thinking about the New Year resolutions and goals you'd like to set for 2022. Have you wanted to learn how to store images on a cloud, access free memberships exclusive to FIU retirees or gain knowledge on how to use a specific application? If so, we have a Tech Day session just for you!

Join us on the last Friday of every month to learn a new technology based skill. RSVP today and we will contact you with instructions on how to join us via Zoom.
Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.
A Look Back to 2021
As we wind down the year, we would like to take a moment to thank you for your continued support to our incredible university. It's been a year to remember!

We are looking forward to an amazing year ahead filled with great new adventures and opportunities to reconnect and celebrate our successes once again in true Panther style! 

Check out this 2021 recap video that highlights just a few of the memorable moments shared among the FIU family, including the FIU Homecoming Retiree Reunion Tailgate. Be sure to stay connected through our Facebook and Instagram channels to stay up-to-date!
Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at 305-348-0101.
Professionally-moderated Support and Meditation Groups
FIU’s Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) strongly believes in the benefits of social connections and support. Therefore, it aims to provide a safe space to cultivate and maintain a sense of well-being and empowerment while connecting with colleagues.

FIU retirees, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the following professionally-moderated support and meditation groups:

Welcoming your Emotions Support Group
First Friday of every month at 12 p.m. 
via Zoom
Register at go.fiu.edu/wye

Caring and Sharing Support Group
Last Friday of every month at 12 p.m. 
via Zoom
Register at go.fiu.edu/care

Mindfulness in Togetherness (Meditation)
Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. via Zoom
Register at go.fiu.edu/mit

Check out the OEA website for more information on these support groups.
Questions? Contact the Office of Employee Assistance at 305-348-2469.
Congratulations, FIU Retirees!
Please join us in congratulating our most 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.
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