Stempel College
New Student Orientation
Fall 2024
Department of
Dietetics and
Nutrition:
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Ph.D.
Academic Programs at Stempel College
Public Health Programs
(MPH and PhD):
• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Environmental Toxicology
• Global Health
• Health Promotion & Disease
Prevention
• Maternal & Child Health
• Health Disparities
• MPH Online Generalist
School of Social
Work:
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Ph.D.
Academy for
International
Disaster
Preparedness:
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Meet the OSAA Team
Dr. Susy Gómez – Assistant Dean of Student & Alumni Affairs
Isabel Capella – Career Specialist
Irene Abad – Manager of Academic & Student Success
Jose Candelaria – Admissions Manager & Recruiter
Zoraya Arguello – Sr. Coordinator of Public Health Programs
Fiorella Suyon – Public Health Admissions Coordinator
Sandhya Appunni – Data Analyst
Candela Giacchino – Student Assistant
Office of Student & Alumni Affairs
AHC5 – 145
Student Success
New Graduate Student Orientation
University Graduate School
Part I: Online Orientation
Visit: https://go.fiu.edu/gradorientation
Part II: Welcome Session & Graduate Resource Fair
Thursday, August 22, 2024
10:00am to 12:30pm
Graham Center (GC) Ballrooms
International Student and Scholars Services
International Immigration Orientation
Friday, August 23, 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Student Academic Success Center (SASC) 160
IMPORTANT
DATES:
R O B E R T S T E M P E L C O L L E G E O F P U B L I C H E A L T H A N D S O C I A L W O R K
University Resources
• Affordable and accessible student-
focused medical care
• Pharmacy
• Healthy Living Program
• Stress Management
• Massage therapy/acupuncture
• Free aroma therapy oils
• And MORE!!!
FIU Student Health Center
Location: Student Health Center (SHC)
Phone: 305-348-8385
Website: studenthealth.fiu.edu
Currently seeing students by appointment only. In-person and telehealth
meeting options are available. In order to protect the well-being of students
and our staff, they are not accepting walk-in appointments. Please call 305-348-
8385 or use the MyHealthInfo Portal to schedule an appointment.
Wellness & Recreation Centers
Offering fitness classes,
state-of-the-art gym
equipment, adventure
excursions and more,
the Wellness &
Recreation Centers
(WRC) have everything
you need to live a fit
and healthy lifestyle.
If you’re a student,
you’re already a
member! The fees
assessed as part of
your tuition cover
your membership.
All you need is your
valid Panther ID!
The student food pantry provides non-perishable food items
including canned proteins, fruits, dairy, vegetables, and soups, along
with grains, oils and condiments. Toiletry items are also provided in
our pantry.
The pantry is available to all currently enrolled FIU students. Proof
of need is not required, and students can visit once a week, taking
8 pounds of food per visit. All you need is your FIU Onecard!
FIU Food Pantry
Assist students in all stages of the writing process through face-to-face
and online tutoring, workshops and community engagement. Whether
you are brainstorming, drafting, revising or polishing, their writing
consultants can assist you with papers, reports, and projects for any
course in any department.
FIU Center for Excellence
in Writing
Make an appointment at:
writingcenter.fiu.edu
Stempel College Student Success Resources
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R O B E R T S T E M P E L C O L L E G E O F P U B L I C H E A L T H A N D S O C I A L W O R K
Stempel College Career Development
• One on one Career Coaching
• Career Exploration/Assessments (MBTI & Strong)
• Employment/Internship Opportunities
• Networking/Career Events
• Professional Development Workshops
• Handshake
• VMOCK
Ms. Isabel Capella
Career Specialist
(305) 348-2264
Office of Student & Alumni Affairs
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Overview Contact
Thursday, October 17, 2024
How to Communicate Like a Pro
2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
LinkedIn Headshots
11:00am-12:00pm
(SASC) 428
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Tell Me About Yourself Curveball
2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Beyond the Tassel: Career Tips for New Graduates
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Industry Talks and Information sessions -events
where employers come to campus to share their
experiences and discuss their career paths
Career Events
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Cool Careers and Sweet Treats DAY 1
10:00am-2:00pm
ACH5 -145
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Cool Careers and Sweet Treats DAY 2
10:00am-2:00pm
ACH5 -145
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Charge Your Resume with AI Magic
2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Monday, September 16, 2024
All Majors Career Fair
12:00pm-4:00pm
FIU Arena
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Federal Job Hunting: Navigating the USAJOBS
Portal
2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
R O B E R T S T E M P E L C O L L E G E O F P U B L I C H E A L T H A N D S O C I A L W O R K
Roary Panther <izzyrawr@yahoo.com>
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Roary Panther <[email protected]>
DON’T
DO
Financial Wellness
• Searching and applying for scholarships:
https://stempel.fiu.edu/students/funding-your-
education/index.html
• Figuring out your tuition and account balance
• Accessing your financial aid funds
• Addressing Emergencies (Emergency Aid Fund)
• Offer
Funding Your Graduate Education
Workshop
FIU’s Financial Wellness Program
finwell.fiu.edu
• Workshops
• iGrad (Financial Literacy Platform)
• Financial Wellness Coaching
Perks
• FIU Panther TECH
• FREE downloads of Microsoft Office and McAfee LiveSafe Antivirus
• FIU Library- Tech Hub
• Borrow a laptop (4 hours or up to 3 days)
• Borrow other devices (tablets, accessories, Kindle, calculators, flipcams, etc.)
• https://library.fiu.edu/using-the-library/device-checkout
• Parking & Transportation
• FreeBee- Free on-demand door to door transportation services
for our FIU community, simply download the app
• Panther Express- from MMC to BBC
• CATS Shuttle- from MMC to EC
• Sweetwater Trolley, Doral Trolley, and North Miami
Shuttle Bus
• Tire inflation station, charging stations, and
vehicle jump start
• https://parking.fiu.edu/
• FIU One-Card Rewards
• Earn points and get prizes
• https://onecard.fiu.edu/
Student Discounts
• FIU Panther TECH
• Greatly discounted software including major specific (ie: SPSS)
• Computers, tablets, phones, repairs, etc.
• FIU Retail & Services
• Retail- From FIU apparel to course materials, printing & shipping, optical care,
and more
• Services- From health & beauty, to automotive care, and banking
• https://shop.fiu.edu/
• Public Transportation
• Eligible full-time college students can ride transit at a 50% discounted rate as part
of the College Discount Program – just $56.25 per month!
• https://operations.fiu.edu/transportation/public-transportation/index.html
• Children’s Creative Learning Center
• Must be full time student (9 cr. for undergrad and 6 cr. for grad)
• Ages 2-5 years old
• https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/childrens-creative-learning-center/
Student Discounts
• FIU Human Resources Perks
• https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/benefits/perks-services/
• Amazon Prime Student
• As a FIU student, you receive a FREE six-month trial!
• After your trial period, Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive a
50% OFF on Amazon Prime
• www.amazon.com/joinstudent
• Adrienne Arsht Center
• Enter promo code FIUPANTHER prior to selecting your seats!
• www.arshtcenter.org
• Phone Service Provider (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobil, Verizon)
• Car Insurance (Geico)
• Tickets At Work
• Company Code: FIUPANTHERS
• https://ticketsatwork.com/tickets/account.php?sub=enroll
• Online stores via UniDays
• https://www.myunidays.com/US/en-US/content/about
R O B E R T S T E M P E L C O L L E G E O F P U B L I C H E A L T H A N D S O C I A L W O R K
Stay Connected!
Stempel College Office of Student & Alumni Affairs
AHC5-145
Monday thru Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Phone: 305-348-7783
• Study Room – May reserve up to 3-hour time slots; up to two students at a time
• Events, Funding, and Career Opportunities – Weekly Newsletter
• Student Organizations & Collaboration with OSAA
• Student Resources https://stempel.fiu.edu/students/index.html
R O B E R T S T E M P E L C O L L E G E O F P U B L I C H E A L T H A N D S O C I A L W O R K
Stempel College
Student Engagement
Attend a total of 3 events, workshops,
or activities offered by Stempel College
and receive a prize!
Student Dietetics Association (SDA)
Candela Giacchino, President
Association of Graduate Students in
Dietetics & Nutrition (AGSDN)
Ammie Martinez , President
amar[email protected]du
Student Social Work Association (SSWA)
Huston Ochoa, President
Student Life at Stempel College
Student Organizations
Stempel Public Health Association (SPHA)
Shirley Campos, Representative
Environmental Health Sciences Association
(EHSA)
Ruth Marquez, President
rnmar[email protected]
Leaders in Maternal & Child Health (LMCH)
Debra Dhaity, President
Panther Connect:
https://fiu.campuslabs.com/engage/
