Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week

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It’s that time again! Another week has gone by and another is just beginning.

That means we have another list of exciting events taking place this week. 

Monday, Feb. 22

Understanding Microaggressions

The Center for Student Engagement hosts their third Panther Academic Success series workshop which will discuss how to understand microaggressions.

Where: Online

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Instagram: @fiucse

Culture Fest

Celebrate Blackness by attending this celebratory event. There will be giveaways from many countries, including Africa and the Caribbean.

Where: GC Lawns

Time: 1 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu 

Finding Your Why… with Karina Le Blanc

The School Psychology Student Association brings guest speaker Karina Le Blanc to discuss how we can find our “why” within our personal and professional lives. 

Where:Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuspsa

SGA Senate Meeting

SGA hosts their weekly senate meeting.

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiusga

Undergraduate Research Society

UGS hosts their second general body meeting of the semester. 

Where: Online

Meeting ID: 975 6681 6002

Time: 5 p.m.

MAPS General Body Meeting

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students will host their third general body meeting. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Instagram: @fiumaps

SPC Game Series: Movie Trivia

The Student Programming Council will host a fun movie trivia game night to entertain students and friends.  

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuspc

Zen and the Art of LGBTQ Travel

The Betsy Hotel and Miami Beach Urban Studios will hold this event starring guest speakers and travel influencers Barry Hoi and Teraj Allen. 

Where: https://www.thebetsyhotel.com/calendar/zen-and-the-art-of-lgbt-travelOnline

Time: 7 p.m.

BSU Game Night: Among Us

The Black Student Union hosts another game night of Among Us. Students will be able to play with each other to determine the identity of the impostor. Be careful! Not everyone may be what they seem.

Where: Online

Time: 8 p.m. 

Instagram: @bsufiu

Tuesday, Feb. 23

NEDA: Come As You Are

The Healthy Living Program will be hosting a workshop that discusses the importance of acknowledging everyone’s experiences. Various eating disorders and journeys will be discussed. 

Where: Online

Time: 12 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuhlp

SGA Study Break – Concert on the Lawns

Take a break from the crazy spring semester with the Student Programming Council. There will be great music, free food, drinks, and special giveaways at the event. 

Where: Graham Center Lawns

Time: 11 a.m.

Instagram: @fiuspc

RSO Council Second General Body Meeting

The RSO Council holds their second general body meeting for the spring semester. 

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

Instagram: @fiursoc

Leadership For Introverts

Are you an introvert looking to enhance your leadership skills? The Center for Student Engagement is hosting a seminar for those who are looking to break out of their shell and become leaders. 

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiucse

Movie Evening with WGSA

The Women’s & Gender Studies Association will host a movie night featuring the film “500 Years.” 

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @wgsafiu

Relay For Life Team Captain Meeting

Relay For Life hosts their weekly Team Captain Meeting. All students are welcome to attend and get involved. 

Where: Online

Time: 5 p.m.

Instagram: @fiurelay

February Coffee Chat

Dr. Anjana Mishra will join this month’s Coffee Chat with Sigma Iota Rho members and FIU students. The conversation will focus on topics such as gun laws and their effects on global crime. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Instagram: @fiu_sir

Queer Voices in Art and Social Justice: CASSILS

For this virtual lecture series, visual artist CASSILS will discuss the inspiration behind their various works and will share their experience being a transgender artist within the art world.

Where: Online

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Women in Male Dominated Fields: Criminal Justice

Alpha Phi Sigma will host this event to discuss some of the challenges women may face in criminal justice. 

Where: Online

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Instagram: @fiualphaphisigma

Trivia Tuesday: Touchy Subject

Sigma Lambda Gamma will host this event to test your knowledge on safe sex. Join the challenge and see how much you know about proper sex education.

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Keke Palmer

The Black Student Union welcomes Keke Palmer to speak during their Black History Month event. Make sure to check out the BSU instagram for a chance to win a meet & greet. 

Where: Online

Time: 8 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu

Wednesday, Feb. 24

FIU Virtual Career Fair For All Majors

Students in search of a job or internship are welcome to participate in this career fair. Everyone will have

the chance to virtually speak with potential employers while discovering new job opportunities. 

Where: Online

Time: 11 a.m.

SJB: Power, Privilege and Oppression

The Social Justice Badge Program and the FIU’s Social Justice & Inclusion will host this event to discuss the 5 W’s of the systems of Power, Privilege, and Oppression. 

Where: Online

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Instagram: @fiu_osji

Blood Pressure & Telehealth Screening Training Session

Hearts for the Homeless will hold this Virtual Telehealth & Blood Pressure Screening Training Session for those interested in volunteering at the telehealth screenings for the homeless community. 

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

Instagram: @h4h_miami

That’s So Queer: Polyam Relationships and Consensual Nonmonogamy

The LGBTQA Initiative will host this seminar to discuss all things polyam. 

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiulgbtqa

Full Moon Circle

The Healthy Living Program will host a full moon circle where they will discuss the energy among this month’s full moon while doing fun activities.. 

Where: Online

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuhlp

PAWs for a Cause: Hazing Make You A Better Greek & Other Stupid Myths

This event will debunk various myths within Greek Fraternity and Sorority Life. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m

Personal Statement Workshop

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Learn how to write a personal statement with the FIU Center For Excellence in Writing. 

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuprepa

Thursday, Feb 25.

MMI: The Mask We Live In

At this event, the Male Mentoring Initiative will discuss the kinds of masks worn in our daily lives. 

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

Instagram: @fiu_osji

SGA Women Empowerment: Women are… A Collection of their Collective Voices

The FIU Student Government Association hosts their fourth segment in part of their Women Are series. Iris Elijah and Dr. Valerie Patterson will be the guest speakers for this event.

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

Instagram: @fiusga

FIU Music Departmental Recital

The School of Music hosts a virtual concert with performances by music students.

Where: Online

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Instagram: @fiumusic

Budgeting 101: College Student Edition Workshop

The Financial Wellness Program will host a seminar to give tips and tricks when it comes to budgeting and saving money. 

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Renal Dietician: Ana Grimsley

Learn about Renal Dietetics and gain some insight on private practice during this seminar, featuring guest speaker Ana Grimsley.

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

All We Do is Step. Stroll, Hop? What is a Black Greek?

In honor of Black History Month, this event will discuss the purpose, mission, and history of Black Greek Letter Organizations which will be open to any Greek and non-Greek organizations.

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Fundraiser

Sigma Lambda Gamma will host this fundraiser to raise money for the Philanthropy of the American Heart Association.  

Where: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza; 2801 NW 87th Ave, Doral, FL

Time: 11 a.m.

Is This America?

FIU’s School of Music will play scenes from a new opera called “Is This America?” about the life of voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. 

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @fiumusic

Friday, Feb. 26

#BlackScholarship & #BlackExcellence @ CARTA

This event will discuss research projects concerning Black people, Blackness, and Black Culture. 

Where: Instagram Live

Time: 12 p.m.

Instagram: @fiucarta

Black Liberation in the United States

BSU and YDSA will host this event in honor of Black History Month. 

Where: Online

Time: 1 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu

EMBS – Lean Six Sigma Essentials

EMBS and various partner organizations are hosting this event to introduce students to Lean Six Sigma Essentials. 

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

Instagram: @embs_fiu

Luminaria Decorating Party

Relay For Life Hosts a decorating party to honor and celebrate those who’ve had cancer. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Instagram: @fiurelay

Skin Cancer in Black Women

The Women’s Center will host the second-part of their series surrounding the misconceptions of sunscreen and skin cancer in Black women. 

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @womenscenterfiu

Panther Power Game Day Pop Ups

Join Panther Power to cheer on the men and women’s basketball teams. There will be special giveaways that students can participate in. 

Where: Ocean Bank Convention Center

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @fiupantherpower

SPC Movie Night: Ratatouille

The Student Programming Council will host a Friday night movie night, featuring the Disney animated film “Ratatouille.”

Where: FIU MARC Building Lawns

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuspc

Saturday. Feb. 27

Panther Power Game Day Pop Ups

Join Panther Power to cheer on the men and women’s basketball teams. There will be special giveaways that students can participate in. 

Where: Ocean Bank Convention Center

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiupantherpower

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