Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director
Monday, March 15
Pollo Tropical Grand Opening
The Student Government Association kicks-off the grand reopening of FIU’s Pollo Tropical at the Graham Center. The first 50 students will receive a meal voucher.
Where: Graham Center
Time: 11 a.m.
Instagram: @fiusga
Distress Tolerance Workshop
Counseling & Psychological Services hosts a workshop covering topics such as handling painful emotions and discovering ways to overcome them through mindfulness and perspective.
Where: Online
Time: 1 p.m.
Instagram: @fiu_caps
SGA Housing Mixer
The Student Government Association hosts a mixer to give students the opportunity to speak with student leaders.
Where: Housing Quad
Time: 1 p.m.
Instagram: @fiusga
ADHD Workshop Series: Who Is In Control?
Counseling & Psychological services hosts a workshop to help students with ADHD to work on their time management skills.
Where: Online
Time: 3 p.m.
Instagram: @fiu_caps
SGA Senate Meeting
SGA hosts their weekly senate meeting.
Where: Online
Time: 4 p.m.
Instagram: @fiusga
Virtual Art Talk: Evelyn Politzer
For this week’s art talk, artist Evelyn Politzer discusses her experience within the art world.
Where: Online
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Big Smiles Ministry
Join the Big Smiles Ministry in providing the homeless with essentials. Students should attend this meeting to find out how they can volunteer for the great cause.
Where: Public Parking next to The Wharf; 206 SW 2rd St, Miami, FL
Time: 5 p.m.
Instagram: @predentalfiu
Zen and the art of Native Son
Emil Wibelkin and Teraj Allen join The Betsy Hotel and Miami Beach Urban Studios to hold a conversation about harnessing power and pride of gay black men.
Where: Online
Time: 7 p.m.
Inuyasha Takeover
The Geek Club hosts a takeover to discuss all things Inuyasha. Fans of the anime are encouraged to attend!
Where: Online
Time: 8 p.m.
Instagram: @geekculturefiu
Tuesday, March 16
Managing Relationship Conflict
Counseling & Psychological Services hosts a workshop on handling conflicts that are common within relationships.
Where: Online
Time: 11 a.m.
Instagram: @fiu_caps
GBM: Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health
This General Body Meeting will focus on finding ways to improve sleep and mental health.
Where: Online
Time: 11 a.m.
Instagram: @namiatfiu
French Clubs Meet & Greet
This event will give students the opportunity to meet members and learn more about the French organizations at FIU.
Where: Online
Time: 1 p.m.
Procrastination Workshop
The Healthy Living Program hosts this workshop to teach students how they can overcome procrastination.
Where: Online
Time: 1 p.m.
Instagram: @fiuhlp
The Power of Women: A Force for Change
During this seminar, three women discuss the power of women and the ability to move forward.
Where: Online
Time: 2 p.m.
RSO Council Third General Body Meeting
The Registered Student Organization Council hosts their third general body meeting.
Where: Online
Time: 3 p.m.
Instagram: @fiursoc
Queer Social Justice Artists Lecture Series: Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo
Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo joins this lecture series to discuss his experience as an artist and discusses his many projects that explore queer embodiment through references to nightlife.
Where: Online
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Human Trafficking: Lecture Series
In this three-day lecture series, the United States National Committee for UN Women at FIU discusses human trafficking within the Miami community and beyond.
Where: Online
Time: 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17
Got Luck?
The Healthy Living Program hosts this St. Patrick’s Day themed workshop to discuss prevention and harm reduction when it comes to alcohol and drugs.
Where: Online
Time: 11 a.m.
Instagram: @fiuhlp
SJB: Cultural Continuum Responsiveness
The Social Justice Badge Program will discuss Cultural Continuum and how it can be used to create positive change.
Where: Online
Time: 2:30 p.m.
SGA Student Forum – Covid-19 & Our Future
The Student Government Association will hold a forum on repopulation myths. Guest speakers will include President Mark B. Rosenberg, Dr. Eneida Roldan, Dr. Ken Jessell, and Dr. Elizabeth Bejar.
Where: GC Ballrooms
Time: 3 p.m.
Instagram: @fiusga
SGA Cabinet Meeting
The Student Government Association Cabinet hosts their weekly meeting.
Where: Online
Time: 4 p.m.
Instagram: @fiusga
Second General Body Meeting: New Member Recruitment and Game Night
Out in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics will host their second general body meeting. The organization will be recruiting new members and will hold a special game night in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Where: Online
Time: 4 p.m.
Instagram: @ostemfiu
That’s So Queer: Queer Qulture – Food
That’s So Queer discusses foods and favorite food experiences.
Where: IG Live
Time: 4 p.m.
Instagram: @fiulgbtqa
Human Rights: Protecting Our Freedoms
Sigma Iota Rho hosts this seminar to talk about promoting and protecting human rights.
Where: Online
Time: 6 p.m.
Instagram: @fiu_sir
Human Trafficking: Lecture Series
In this three-day lecture series, the United States National Committee for UN Women at FIU discusses human trafficking within the Miami community and beyond.
Where: Online
Time: 6 p.m.
The Sisterhood Forum
The National Organization for Women will host an online discussion on analyzing the sexualization of children, girls within the Black and Latino community, and will speak about rape culture.
Where: Online
Time: 6 p.m.
Beta Beta Beta General Meeting – Resume Building
Where: Online
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 18
Green Entrepreneurship and Diversity in Workplace
DECA and the United States National Committee for UN Women will discuss sustainable entrepreneurship practices and diversity in the workplace.
Where: Online
Time: 10 a.m.
Instagram: @decafiu
Calming the Mind
Counseling & Psychological Services will focus on anxiety awareness and how students can address it.
Where: Online
Time: 10 a.m.
Instagram: @fiu_caps
Major Decision Making
The Center For Student Engagement hosts its fifth workshop of the Panther Academic Success Series. This workshop will focus on taking the right steps in making the right decisions for yourself.
Where: Online
Time: 3 p.m.
Weekly Safety Check-Ins With SGA
The Student Government Association will host a check-in to get to know students.
Where: Betty Chapman Plaza
Time: 12 p.m.
Instagram: @fiusga
Things I Wish I Knew Before Learning Japanese
The Japan Club President discusses her experience learning the Japanese language.
Where: Online
Time: 4 p.m.
Instagram: @fiujapanclub
Human Trafficking: Lecture Series
In this three-day lecture series, the United States National Committee for UN Women at FIU discusses human trafficking within the Miami community and beyond.
Where: Online
Time: 6 p.m.
Friday, March 19
Lettuce Go Green
The Healthy Living Program will host a workshop discussing food waste in society.
Where: Online
Time: 11 a.m.
Instagram: @fiuhlp
History Miami Museum: Making Miami Home
This event will help students to learn about the City of Miami. Those who attend will receive a free virtual family pass to History Miami Museum.
Where: Online
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Japanese Conversation Table
The Japan Club will hold a discussion to allow students to practice their Japanese.
Where: Online
Time: 4 p.m.
Instagram: @fiujapanclub
SAGA General Body Meeting
The Student Affairs Graduate Association will host a general body meeting to give students the opportunity to take headshots
Where: SASC Building
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Apollo: Exploring Beyond Our Horizons
The Astronomy Club will hold a discussion on the Apollo 14 mission.
Where: Online
Time: 5 p.m.
Movie Night: Women’s History Month
The Student Support Services Club and the Women’s Center will host a virtual screening of “He Named Me Malala” in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Where: Online
Time: 6 p.m.
Instagram: @womenscenterfiu
LAS General Body Meeting
The Learning Assistant Society will host their first general body meeting to share information on how students can get involved. They will also share the organization’s objectives and goals.
Where: Online
Time: 7 p.m.
SPC Movie Night: Suicide Squad
The Student Programming Council will be screening “Suicide Squad” at the Marc Building Lawns. Students must register in order to participate in the movie night.
Where: Marc Building Lawns
Time: 7 p.m.
Instagram:@fiuspc
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