March 25, 2024

There are just four days left in the Great College to Work For® survey period!

This is your chance to make an impact and show the world what makes FIU an institution of excellence. Only 600 Panthers were randomly selected to participate. If you received the survey invitation and have already completed it, we THANK YOU!

If you were randomly selected but have not yet completed the survey, please submit your feedback before the quickly approaching deadline on Friday, March 29, 2024. Make sure to search your email in case you missed the invitation that came directly from Great Colleges to Work For®.

We thank our university community for helping us achieve a strong response rate with this distinguished program.  

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

We are pleased to announce that Consuelo "Connie" Amram, Office Coordinator, Division of Strategic Communications, Government, and External Affairs, will commence her well-deserved retirement on Monday, April 1.

Join us in congratulating Connie by sending her well wishes via Empower.

Want to recognize your deserving colleagues nearing retirement? Complete the Retirement Token of Appreciation and University Announcement form to be featured in upcoming newsletters.

Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at (305) 348-0101.

We are delighted to share with the university community that another Panther will soon embark on their retirement journey. After 28 years at FIU, Manuel "Manny" Sanchez, Assistant Director - Audit, Office of Internal Audit, retires on Monday, April 1.

Don't forget to celebrate Manny's important milestone by sending him a congratulatory e-card via Empower.

Questions? Contact the FIU Retiree Association at (305) 348-0101.

Congrats Panthers, we are more than halfway through FIU’s fiscal year!

We encourage our faculty and staff to have check-in conversations with their supervisors about their Performance Excellence Progress (PEP) goals.

Now is the perfect time to facilitate open and constructive dialogue with your supervisors/managers, as the 2023-2024 PEP Documents are now available in PatherSoft HR.

Please note the mid-year discussion is just a check-in. PEP documents should NOT be submitted at this time.

On-demand training, providing PEP Mid-Year Checkpoint guidance to employees and managers are now available on FIU Develop.

Check out these helpful PEP trainings:

• Enroll in Employee Training
• Enroll in Manager Training
• FAQs regarding the PEP mid-year checkpoint are posted on the PEP Toolkits located on the HR website.

Questions? Contact Talent Management and Development at (305) 348-3206.

We couldn't be more excited for National Student Employment Week (NSEW), taking place Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12.

Join us as we celebrate the talent and dedication of our student employees throughout the week! Prepare for a week filled with engaging activities, exciting events, and valuable opportunities to honor and appreciate our student workforce.

Questions? Contact Career Ready at (305) 348-3206.

If you haven't been to the Faculty Club lately, you're missing out!

The Faculty Club is offering many new items as well as crowd favorites such as Taco Tuesday and Carving Thursday.

Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., make it a point to stop by and sample their delicious menu soon.

Curious what's on the menu each day? Check the daily menu!

Questions? Contact Business Services at (305) 348-7247.

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 5, and head to the Graham Center (GC), room 316, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for an engaging dance workshop.

Be sure to stick around after the Dance Workshop! It will be followed by a film screening and Q&A session with leading actor and dancer of the film, Manish, at 5:30 p.m. in GC room 140. 

Following the Q&A session, we invite you to stay for a reception in GC at the Piano Lounge from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., hosted by the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs Jain Studies Program

Don't forget to RSVP ahead of time - We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact the Department of Access, Compliance, and Equal Opportunity at (305) 348-5278.

Remember to stay informed and up-to date about FIU's policies.

University-wide policies are currently under a three-year cycle review and many updates are being made to policies that may affect you.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with any policies and policy updates that may impact your work here at FIU!

Visit the Policy Library for more information.

Questions? Contact the Office of University Compliance & Integrity at (305) 348-2216.

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine offers dermatology services aiming to enhance both your appearance and well-being. On Thursday, April 11, they are hosting FIU Cosmetic Day where you can team up with a specialist to have all your cosmetic questions answered and to help you achieve the look you desire. 

Schedule your cosmetic appointment for FIU Cosmetic Day and meet Dr. Mercedes Florez-White, an internationally recognized specialist and a professional in cosmetic dermatology, acne, rosacea, skin aging and skin pigmentation disorders.

Be sure to contact your insurance provider beforehand to find out about your coverage eligibility.

Questions? Contact FIU Health at (305) 348-3627.

Be sure to review these important benefits updates and reminders:

• Reminder: Flexible Spending Accounts for Plan Year 2023
• Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment | February 1 - April 30, 2024
• Discover How to Get Paid to Save on Medical Care
• Educational Retirement Webinars | Spring 2024

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at (305) 348-2181.

Check out these savings from our Perks Program:

• Brightline
• Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
• Tickets at Work
• Actor's Playhouse
• ParkOn Airport Parking
• Planet Fitness

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at (305) 348-2181.

FIU Employee Appreciation Month is ending soon!

Take advantage of these exclusive deals and promotions offered by shopFIU and several of our campus friends before the end of March:

• Golden Touch Haircuts & Shaves: 15% of all services
• Campus Chiropractic: With valid Panther ID, complimentary posture screening and 10-minute chair massage
• Panther Tech: 33% off Simple Mobile cellular plans

Thank you for your dedication and service!

Questions? Contact shopFIU at (305) 348-2187.

Be sure to check out the FIU Calendar for a list of new and exciting events, such as these:

• Because You Lived Exhibition
• The Voices of Tomorrow: Essays by FIU Students on the Meaning of Democracy
• Florida Feminist Fridays Presents: How FIU got more diverse, excellent and inclusive: a tribute to AWED
• Teaching with AI Workshop

Want to share an event? Complete an event submission form to be featured on the FIU Calendar.

Questions? Contact calendar@fiu.edu.