FIU Human Resources and the FIU Research Center in Minority Institutions invite you and your families to tune in to the exclusive virtual town hall:

Thursday, August 19, 2021
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Be sure to join us to have your questions answered. Register to attend the town hall via Zoom at https://go.fiu.edu/vaccines19.

Please stay tuned for additional information regarding forthcoming Spanish and Creole sessions.

Questions? Contact PAWS at 305-348-2530.

Join us at the upcoming FIU Social Justice Summit and take part in engaging presentations led by our social justice change-makers. As catalysts of our university’s social justice endeavors, you will not want to miss this important summit designed to educate, advocate and empower our students, faculty and staff in taking bold steps towards social change. 

Friday, August 27, 2021
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wolfe University Center Theatre and Ballroom - Biscayne Bay Campus

Advance registration is required by Wednesday, August 25 at 5 p.m. The first 400 in-person registered participants will receive a $10.00 lunch voucher and a free FIU Social Justice Summit t-shirt. Faculty and staff attending in person or via live webcast will be granted professional development credit.

Questions? Contact Anthony DeSantis at 305-919-5943.
Looking for additional professional development opportunities? Check out FIU Develop and LinkedIn Learning for upcoming workshops and courses that include:

  • Kognito At-Risk for Faculty and Staff
  • Kognito Veterans on Campus for Faculty and Staff
  • FIU Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training
  • Canvas Essentials Webinar
  • Bouncing Back from Remote Work

Visit the FIU Calendar to learn more about upcoming events at FIU Calendar.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition and Management at 305-348-3206.
As a reminder, the Performance Excellence Process (PEP) documents are available via PantherSoft HR.

  • Employee self-evaluations were due on Friday, July 30
  • Manager evaluations should be completed by Friday, September 10
  • Final PEP deadline is Thursday, September 30

Freshen up on the process by watching the following webinars:


Visit our HR website for tips and information on how to complete the PEP documents.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition and Management at 305-348-3206.
Don't forget! Make sure to complete the Safety Screening Checklist on the P3 app before arriving on campus on a daily basis.

This helps us ensure a healthier and safer campus community for all.

For ongoing updates and healthy living best practices, be sure to visit Panthers Protecting Panthers.

Let's continue to look out for one another - it's the Panther way!
Take advantage of these savings! Check out new discounts and promotions that include:

  • Kindercare Learning Center
  • Tickets at Work

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
Stay up-to-date with these important benefits:

  • Federal Changes Impacting Spending and Savings Accounts
  • Address Review & Update Reminder

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
On Tuesday, August 31, join the conversation during the virtual Inclusive Leadership Workshop to learn how to harness the power of inclusion and lead more effectively.

The fee to join is $425 for faculty and staff. Learn more at lead.fiu.edu/inclusive.

Questions? Contact Kristyn Wilczek at 305-348-5323
Join us at the Virtual HR Water Cooler available on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for a quick "Hello." Our HR Relations team looks forward to getting to know you.

Don't forget to stay hydrated and have a water bottle handy. You never know who you will meet at the Virtual HR Water Cooler!


Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305-348-0101.
To provide feedback on this newsletter, please email hrrel@fiu.edu.