Sophia Medina // Assistant Entertainment Director
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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