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

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Monday, March 8

Race, Censorship, Civility, and More: The Road Ahead

For this speaker series, CARTA welcomes many industry leaders to share their experiences while providing helpful perspectives and advice on making it in communications. 

Where: Online

Time: 11 a.m.

Instagram: @fiucarta

Digital Detox

Take some time away from your cell phone and other distractions during the Healthy Living Program’s Digital Detox. The organization will focus on the benefits of taking a break from technology and using that time to relax. 

Where: Online

Time: 12 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuhlp

International Women’s Day: #choosetochallenge

In celebration of International Women’s Day, WGSA brings a panel of women leaders to discuss their experiences, thoughts, and challenges they’ve faced within their career fields.

Where: Online

Time: 12 p.m.

Instagram:@wgsafiu

Data Visualization

Learn all about data visualization during this International Association For Automation and Robotics in Construction student workshop. Everyone is welcomed!

Where: Online

Time: 1 p.m.

DEI Series: Women in the Workplace

The Women’s Center will bring a panel to discuss women’s struggles within the workplace.

Where: Online

Time: 2 p.m.

Instagram: @womenscenterfiu

ADHD Workshop Series: Coping with My ADHD

Counseling & Psychological Services is hosting this workshop to focus on how those affected

by ADHD can improve coping mechanisms and they can deal with stress. 

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

BMES Buddies Social

Students are welcomed to join this event discussion about all things Biomedical Engineering Society.

It will function similar to a Mentor-Mentee Q&A session where students will be able to ask questions

about internships, job paths, and more. 

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

Instagram: @fiubmes

SGA Senate Meeting

SGA hosts their weekly senate meeting.

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiusga

Art Talk: Laura Marsh

Artist Laura Marsh will discuss her experiences and expertise within the art field. 

Where: Online

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Grocery Store Tour Trivia Night

The Student Dietetics Association will host a trivia night to put your nutrition knowledge to the test. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Instagram: @sdafiu

GASA General Meeting

The Greek American Student Association hosts a general meeting to discuss the events 

they will be hosting this semester.

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @gasafiu

Zen and the Art of Zarzuela

Voice teacher Manny Perez will join the Betsy Hotel and Miami Beach Urban Studios to discuss all

things voice. 

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

French Book Club

Pi Delta Phi hosts their monthly book club, discussing many contemporary Francophone authors

in French. 

Where: Online

Time: 8 p.m.

Instagram: @pdp_fiu

Tuesday, March 9

Mind Matters

The Healthy Living Program will host this workshop to discuss different topics on mental health. 

Where: Online

Time: 11 a.m.

Instagram: @fiuhlp

Building Healthy Relationships Workshop

The Counseling & Psychological services hosts a workshop focusing on building healthy relationships. 

Where: Online

Time: 10 a.m.

All About iGrad Workshop

The Financial Wellness Program will host discussion about FIU’s new financial literacy platform, iGrad. 

Where: Online

Time: 11 a.m.

Baking It Up Distribution

The Student Programming Council will cater sweets to FIU students in promotion of their lecture event covering small business bakeries.  

Where: FIU Betty Chapman Plaza

Time: 12 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuspc

Emotion Regulation Workshop

The Counseling & Psychological services hosts a workshop focusing on regulating emotions.

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

SGA Study Break

Take a break from the crazy spring semester with the Student Programming Council. There will be free food!

Where: Panther Square

Time: 11 a.m.

Instagram: @fiuspc

AEMB- Resume Writing Webinar

Join Alpha Eta Mu in their next workshop focusing on writing your resume. 

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuaemb

SWSM General Meeting

The Society for Women in Marine Science holds a general meeting to discuss club business. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Instagram: @swmsfiu

Hearts for the Homeless Third General Body Meeting

Hearts for the Homeless host their third general meeting.

Where: Online

Time: 8 p.m.

Instagram: @h4h_miami

SPC Baking It Up

The Student Programming Council will host a lecture focusing on local businesses in Miami and their successes. These businesses include The Salty Donut and Rustic Bakery. 

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuspc

Wednesday, March 10

SGA Engage for a Change with FSL

The Student Government Association and the sororities of Fraternity and Sorority Life engage for change. There will be free food available for students. 

Where: GC Lawns

Time: 11 a.m.

Instagram: @fiusga

Care 4 Kinks and Curls: Pickup

The Black Student Union will host the pickup portion of this event segment. Students will be able to pick up hair essentials. 

Where: Betty Chapman Plaza – MMC

Time: 1 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu 

STEMCon Day 1

Interested in pursuing a field in Science, Technology, engineering, and math? Learn all about the job pathways you can take and the kinds of opportunities available to you during the first day of this conference.

Where: Online

Time: 1 p.m.

SGA Cabinet Meeting

The SGA Cabinet will share what they have planned for you this upcoming semester. 

Where: Online 

Time:  4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiusga

That’s So Queer: Academic Success

The LGBTQA Initiative leads a discussion about finding your place in college and in the classroom and how to be successful in your academic career. 

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @fiulgbtqa

Rock Show and Tell

Students will be able to show off the rock collection during this Geology Club event. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Care 4 Kinks and Curls

The Black Student Union hosts their second installment of the Care 4 Kinks and Curls series. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu

Thursday, March 11

Women/Womyn/Womxn? LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Language Workshop

In honor of Women’s History Month, the LGBTQIA+ Initative will discuss the history behind the different terms for women and their connection to LGBTQIA+ communities.

Where: Online

Time: 11 a.m.

Instagram: @fiulgbtqa

Weekly Safety Check-Ins with SGA

Get to know the Student Government Association during this week’s weekly check-in. 

Where: Betty Chapman Plaza

Time: 12 p.m.

Instagram: @fiusga

STEMCon Day 2

Interested in pursuing a field in Science, Technology, engineering, and math? Learn all about the job pathways you can take and the kinds of opportunities available to you during the second day of this conference.

Where: Online

Time: 1 p.m.

Lunchtime Concerts: A Short and Suite Series: FIU Symphony Orchestra

Take a lunch break with the School of Music and enjoy samples of orchestral music performed by the FIU Symphony Orchestra.

Where: Wertheim Performing Arts Center

Time: 2 p.m.

Instagram: @fiumusic

Spring Into Mindfulness

Relax your body and mind during this event. Free yoga mats will be provided for the first 15 students who participate.

Where: East Turf by SHC and WRC

Time: 3 p.m.

Academic Conference Workshop & Mock Panel

This academic conference workshop will give students the opportunity to learn more about academic conferencing, how they are organized, and how to apply.

Where: Online

Tme: 3:30 p.m.

Black Healing Space

The Balck Student Union is giving black students a space where they can feel seen and heard. 

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu

Friday, March 12

Otaku Talk: A Crash Course on Traditional Japanese Music

The Japan Club will host a discussion on traditional Japanese music. 

Where: Online

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Paddle Against Pollution

Volunteer to clean up Sandspur Island with Miami Dade Coastal Cleanup, Inc. Students will have the opportunity to spend time with friend and kayak while helping the environment at the same time. 

Where: Oleta State River Park – Outdoor Center

Time: 12 p.m.

Power of the Movement

The Black Student Union will discuss the importance of Social Justice organizations in Black communities in Miami, and how they aid in solving issues within the Black community. 

Where: Online

Time: 4 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu

CPR/BLS Certification Event

Students will be given the opportunity to learn basic life support and earn their CPR certification. 

Where: Online

Time: 5 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuprepa

The People’s Platform

The Black Student Union will host a Instagram live to highlight students within the FIU community. 

Where: Online
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Instagram: @bsufiu

LGBTQ+ in Health Education

OSTEM invites FIU Healthy Living Program educator Victoria Gonzalez to discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ topics when discussing health education.  

Where: Online

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Scalp Care


The Women’s Center brings another installment of their Skincare with Summer series  to discuss how to take care of your scalp.

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Association of Pre-Physician Assistants General Body Meeting & Social Night

The Association of Pre-Physician Assistants hosts their third general body meeting. 

Where: Online

Time: 7 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuprepa

SPC Game Series: Rocket League

For their game series, SPC entertains students this week with a great game of Rocket League. 

Where: Online

Time: 6 p.m.

Instagram: @fiuspc

Sunday, March 14

Pi-Day: Bake Your Own Pizza Pi

Learn how to make a pizza during this virtual cooking class, hosted in honor of Pi Day. 

Where: Online

Time: 3 p.m.

Social Media: Our round-up of the events for the week is live on PantherNOW. Check out some of the amazing happenings going on at campus. 

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