Stempel College
New Student Orientation
Fall 2023
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
• 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
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Office of Student & Alumni Affairs
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
Elia Diaz – Student Assistant
Student Success
Important Dates
University Resources and Activities
College Resources and Activities
Office of Student & Alumni Affairs Overview
Located in AHC5 Room 145 | 305-348-7783
Student Success
Professional Development
Funding and Access to On-campus
Resources
Student Engagement
Outreach and Staying Connected
New Graduate Student Orientation
University Graduate School
Thursday, August 17, 2023
10:00am to 12:30pm
Green Library (GL) 100
International Student and Scholars
Services
Welcome International Student Session
Friday, August 18, 2023
2:00pm
Student Academic Success Center (SASC) 160
IMPORTANT
DATES:
The Panther Book Pack is an affordable course materials rental program providing all
undergraduate students with their required course materials by the first day of class
at a fixed rate of $20 per credit hour. Students are estimated to save as much as $375
on course materials per semester with the Panther Book Pack program.
Log in to MyFIU using your FIU credentials
and locate the Panther Book Pack tile toward
the bottom of the page.
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University Resources & Activities
Professional Development
Career & Talent Development: https://career.fiu.edu
Center for Leadership and Service: https://studentaffairs.fiu.edu/get-
involved/leadership-and-service/
Workshops for Graduate Students: https://gradschool.fiu.edu/events/
Other Resources
Student Government Association
Graduate & Professional Student Committee (GPSC)
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University Resources
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Individual, group, online, and couples counseling
• Student Health Services- Healthy Living Program
• Chair Massages
• Aromatherapy oils
• Dietitian Consultation
• Wellness & Recreation Center (AKA: Gym)
• FREE classes and Fitness Assessment
• FIU Food Pantry
• 10 pounds of food per week- currently located in GC 319
• https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/student-food-pantry/
• Tutoring Services
• 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.
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
10 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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WORKSHOPS
Thursday, September 14th 2023
Zoom
Refine your Resume for Career Fair
12:00pm-1:00pm
Thursday, October 19th 2023
Zoom
Insider Tips on How to Communicate Like a
Pro
3:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday, November 8th 2023
Zoom
Explore your LinkedIn Brand
12:00pm-1:00pm
Career Events
CAREER FAIRS
Monday, September 18th 2023
Internship Fair
11:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, September 19th 2023
All Majors Fair
11:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, September 20th 2023
Technical Majors Fair
11:00am-3:00pm
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Stempel College Career Development Overview
• One on one Career Coaching
• Career Exploration/Assessments (MBTI & Strong)
• Employment/Internship Opportunities
• Networking/Career Events
• Professional Development Workshops
• Handshake
• VMOCK
Panther Career
Readiness Module
Requirement
VMock SMART Resume
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First Name, Last Name, Panther ID
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Career Prep Starts Today!
Communicating with Your Professors
• Use and check your FIU email
• Do not use your 2cute4u@something.com or
McLovin@something.com
• Informative subject line
• Begin with a formal greeting
• ie: Good Afternoon, Dear, Hello, or Greetings Professor _______
(NOT: hey, what’s up)
• No text-like (slang, emoticons, abbreviations)
• ie: How r u?, Thx 4 ur help, idk what 2 rite
• Ask clear questions or provide clear statements
• Be concise and professional
• Check your grammar (punctuation, spelling)
• Grammarly
• Close email properly and include your name and panther ID
• Sincerely, Best Regards, Thank you
Financial Wellness
• Figuring out your tuition and account balance
• Accessing your financial aid funds
• Searching and applying for scholarships
• 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
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Scholarships
• Stempel College
• https://stempel.fiu.edu/students/funding-your-education/index.html
• FIU Scholarships and Academic Works
• https://fiu.academicworks.com
• Office of Scholarships
• https://scholarships.fiu.edu
• Honors College
• https://honors.fiu.edu/current-students/scholarships/
• OneStop
• https://onestop.fiu.edu/finances/types-of-aid/scholarships/
• University Graduate School
• http://gradschool.fiu.edu/students/funding/
• International Student & Scholar Services
• https://isss.fiu.edu/finances-taxes/financial-resources/
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 BBC to MMC
• 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
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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
Student Dietetics Association (SDA)
Yihao Chin, President
president.sda@gmail.com
Association of Graduate Students in
Dietetics & Nutrition (AGSDN)
Sofia Arraut, President
sarra[email protected]u
Student Social Work Association (SSWA)
Huston Ochoa, President
Student Life at Stempel College
Student Organizations
Stempel Public Health Association (SPHA)
Deidre Okeke, President
dokek001@fiu.edu
Environmental Health Sciences Association
(EHSA)
Nicole Blum, President
nblum@fiu.edu
Leaders in Maternal & Child Health (LMCH)
Alessandra Krause, Interim President
akrau010@fiu.edu
Panther Connect:
https://fiu.campuslabs.com/engage/
Breakout Sessions
School of Social Work –
GL 100
Department of Public Heath –
GL 100A
Department of Dietetics &
Nutrition – GL 165
