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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
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SUMMARY:Love Thyself Ball
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate self-love and Black excellence at the Love Thy Self Ball with music\, food\, and a heartfelt presentation on self-love\, hosted in partnership with SGA and the Royal Court.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/love-thyself-ball/
LOCATION:J.C. Sams Student Activity Center
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
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UID:16540-1739698200-1739707200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Ambassador Chorale Performance
DESCRIPTION:Experience the inspiring melodies of the Ambassador Chorale.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/ambassador-chorale-performance-2/
LOCATION:Mt. Hermon AME Church\, 17800 NW 25th Ave\, Miami Gardens\, 33056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T203903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T155031Z
UID:16544-1739710800-1739716200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:BHM 2025 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue Black History Month with a soulful worship service honoring our heritage.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/bhm-2025-worship-service-2/
LOCATION:Susie C. Holley Religious Center\, 15800 NW 42 Avenue\, Miami Gardens\, FL\, 33054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T144500
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250125T021729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T022325Z
UID:16284-1739869200-1739889900@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Let's Thrive Together: Health and Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our Exciting Wellness Fair will be held on February 18\, 2025!\nAs a part of the program\, you can register NOW for your 3-D Mammogram and become eligible to receive a $25 gift card.\nYou have two convenient ways to schedule your appointment: \n1.   Click here Florida Mobile Mammography \n(click “Register”>enter zip code “33054” and date 02/18/2025) \n2.   Call 1.800.320.3602 to register by phone. \n\nEveryone who registers and completes their exam will receive a $25 gift card!\nAll insurance plans are accepted. If you don’t have insurance\, self-pay is available for $200.\nBring your insurance card and photo ID to your appointment.\nWomen must be age 40 or older to qualify (or age 35-39 for a baseline mammogram).\nMammograms are covered (as preventative) 100% by insurance once every 12 months.\nAppointments are available on Tuesday\, February 18\, from 9 am to 2:45 pm.\nUpon registering for an appointment\, be prepared to provide:\n\nYour Primary Care Physician (PCP) or OBGYN’s name & address and\nThe facility name and date of your last mammogram.\n\n\n\nEmpower Your Well-being.\nSpaces are limited\, so don’t wait! \n\nFlorida Mobile Mammography \nThe bus will be located in front of the Wellness Center\nTuesday\, February 18 🧡 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. \n\nFor more information or questions please contact: \nOffice of Human Resources\n(305) 626-3622\nhr@fmuniv.edu
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/lets-thrive-together-health-and-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:FMU Wellness Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T205659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T210539Z
UID:16567-1739869200-1739894400@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Empowerment Through Education: Black History Scholarship Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday in February to explore scholarship opportunities that celebrate and support Black excellence and education powered by the United Negro College Fund. \nUNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization and has raised billions to help more than 500\,000 students to earn their college degrees through scholarships over the past 70 years. \nThere are four scholarship application sites on campus\, and these general scholarships are open to all undergraduate students pursuing academic excellence here at FMU. \nHere are the locations of the application sites. \n\nWriting Lab\, Sarah Blocker Building\, Room 101\nMath Lab\, Sarah Blocker Building\, Room 102\nTesting Lab\, Sarah Blocker Building\, Room 105\nStudent Career Center\, William Lehman Aviation Building\, Room 107\n\nClick Here to apply now
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/empowerment-through-education-black-history-scholarship-tuesday-3/
LOCATION:Florida Memorial University\, 15800 NW 42nd Ave.\, Miami Gardens\, 33054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250207T215627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T221333Z
UID:16860-1739876400-1739880000@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: Back to Basics
DESCRIPTION:Getting Back to Basics: Foundations of Better Writing is a workshop series highlighting different areas of the writing process. Each topic will be offered twice a month the Writing Lab in Sarah Blocker Hall Room 101 (SBH 101). Please see the full schedule of workshops below. \n  \n\nBack to Basics: What’s the Point of Writing; Forming/Asking Better Questions\nTuesday\, February 18\, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (SBH 101) & Thursday\, February 20\, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. (SBH 101) \nThis interactive workshop will assist students in developing better questions while engaging with the course material. \n  \n\nStop the Cap\, State your Source\nTuesday\, March 11\, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (SBH 101) & Thursday\, March 13\, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. (SBH 101) \nThis interactive workshop will assist students in properly finding and citing academic sources. \n  \n\nWhat you talkin’ bout” structure and the art of the argument\nTuesday\, April 8\, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (SBH 101) & Thursday\, April 10\, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. (SBH 101) \nThis interactive workshop will assist students with the structure guidance to state a great argument.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/writing-workshop-back-to-basics/
LOCATION:Writing Lab (SBH 101)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T204029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T204029Z
UID:16546-1739991600-1740000600@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Black on the Block: A Special Screening of Do the Right Thing
DESCRIPTION:Relax and reflect with a thought-provoking film celebrating Black stories.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/black-on-the-block-a-special-screening-of-do-the-right-thing/
LOCATION:FMU Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T134000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T204145Z
UID:16548-1740058800-1740063600@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Minding Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:A powerful conversation on mental health and wellness in the Black community.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/minding-mental-health/
LOCATION:Lehman Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250207T221549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T221549Z
UID:16876-1740072600-1740076200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: Back to Basics
DESCRIPTION:Getting Back to Basics: Foundations of Better Writing is a workshop series highlighting different areas of the writing process. Each topic will be offered twice a month the Writing Lab in Sarah Blocker Hall Room 101 (SBH 101). Please see the full schedule of workshops below. \n  \n\nBack to Basics: What’s the Point of Writing; Forming/Asking Better Questions\nTuesday\, February 18\, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (SBH 101) & Thursday\, February 20\, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. (SBH 101) \nThis interactive workshop will assist students in developing better questions while engaging with the course material. \n  \n\nStop the Cap\, State your Source\nTuesday\, March 11\, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (SBH 101) & Thursday\, March 13\, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. (SBH 101) \nThis interactive workshop will assist students in properly finding and citing academic sources. \n  \n\nWhat you talkin’ bout” structure and the art of the argument\nTuesday\, April 8\, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (SBH 101) & Thursday\, April 10\, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. (SBH 101) \nThis interactive workshop will assist students with the structure guidance to state a great argument.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/writing-workshop-back-to-basics-2/
LOCATION:Writing Lab (SBH 101)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250211T151946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T172256Z
UID:16930-1740135600-1740141000@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Black Pioneers in Aviation
DESCRIPTION:Black Pioneers in Aviation\nDate: Friday\, February 21\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nLocation: Lehman Auditorium \n\nFeaturing Guest Panelists\nCapt. Kelwyn White\nVeteran commercial pilot for American Airlines \nMr. Kenneth Thomas\, (Retired)\nManager\, FAA’s “Miami Center” Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)\n(First-ever African American ARTCC manager for “Miami Center”) \nMs. Loretta McNeir\, (Retired)\nFAA Security Specialist\, Regional Manager in Brussels\, Belgium\n(Oversaw Europe\, Africa\, and Middle East flights bound for the USA following the 9-11 Tragedy.) \nMr. Basil A. Binns II\nDeputy Director\, Miami International Airport\nOversees Administration\, Business Development\, and Retention at Miami International Airport\, (Named one of Legacy Miami Magazine’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders for 2022\, #FacesofMiami)
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/black-pioneers-in-aviation/
LOCATION:Lehman Auditorium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Black-Pioneers-in-Aviation-2025-WEB.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250125T025053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T204329Z
UID:16310-1740142800-1740157200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:FMU’s 11th Annual F.L.I.R.T Symposium: Moderated by Dr. Rose Mary Stiffin
DESCRIPTION:Former Lions with Health & Sciences degrees discuss their career path to success with current students and faculty.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/flirt-conference/
LOCATION:FMU Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T204526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T204526Z
UID:16551-1740254400-1740261600@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Ambassador Chorale Two-Hour Performance
DESCRIPTION:Experience the inspiring melodies of the Ambassador Chorale.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/ambassador-chorale-two-hour-performance/
LOCATION:Miami Lakes Methodist Church\, 14800 Ludlam Road\, Miami Lakes\, FL\, 33014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T204622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T155001Z
UID:16554-1740315600-1740321000@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:BHM 2025 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue Black History Month with a soulful worship service honoring our heritage.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/bhm-2025-worship-service-3/
LOCATION:Susie C. Holley Religious Center\, 15800 NW 42 Avenue\, Miami Gardens\, FL\, 33054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Campus-Ministries_WEB.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20231127T183648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T205055Z
UID:12490-1740355200-1740873599@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Mid-terms (Main Session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/mid-terms/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20231127T190154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212134Z
UID:12522-1740355200-1740873599@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Finals Week (required class meetings)(Spring A)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/day-exam-week-session-a/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250212T183157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T183554Z
UID:17011-1740420000-1740427200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:FMU Center for Entrepreneurship Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Entrepreneurship is an academic support unit within the School of Business that is committed to equipping students with the skills\, knowledge\, and resources needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.\nUnder the leaderships of Director Kenasha Paul\, the Center for Entrepreneurship has two distinct physical locations\, which are providing tailored programs aimed at fostering professional growth and entrepreneurial success for FMU students while partnering with small business owners in the Fort Lauderdale area.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/fmu-center-for-entrepreneurship-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Center for Entrepreneurship\, 616 NW 2nd Avenue\, Suite 210\, Ft. Lauderdale\, FL\, 33311\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T205816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T210607Z
UID:16570-1740474000-1740499200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Empowerment Through Education: Black History Scholarship Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday in February to explore scholarship opportunities that celebrate and support Black excellence and education powered by the United Negro College Fund. \nUNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization and has raised billions to help more than 500\,000 students to earn their college degrees through scholarships over the past 70 years. \nThere are four scholarship application sites on campus\, and these general scholarships are open to all undergraduate students pursuing academic excellence here at FMU. \nHere are the locations of the application sites. \n\nWriting Lab\, Sarah Blocker Building\, Room 101\nMath Lab\, Sarah Blocker Building\, Room 102\nTesting Lab\, Sarah Blocker Building\, Room 105\nStudent Career Center\, William Lehman Aviation Building\, Room 107\n\nClick Here to apply now
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/empowerment-through-education-black-history-scholarship-tuesday-4/
LOCATION:Florida Memorial University\, 15800 NW 42nd Ave.\, Miami Gardens\, 33054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Scholarship-Tuesdays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250213T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T162853Z
UID:17080-1740481200-1740484800@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Tea with the Chaplain & Counselors
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/tea-with-the-chaplain-counselors/
LOCATION:J.C. Sams Student Activity Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tea-with-the-chaplain_WEB.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250125T023958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T165845Z
UID:16298-1740571200-1740578400@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Professional Headshot Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/professional-headshot-wednesdays-3/
LOCATION:Career Center – Lehmnan Building Room 107
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T204725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T210851Z
UID:16556-1740654000-1740657600@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Blacks and Labor: The Role of African American Women in Labor Movements
DESCRIPTION:Library Services will host Guest Speaker Dr. Cynthia Smith. \nAn inspiring speaking and book signing event centered on education and entrepreneurship. Her books Black Boys II Black Men\, Minds of the Future Academy\, and The Educated Entrepreneur will be available for purchase.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/blacks-and-labor-the-role-of-african-american-women-in-labor-movements/
LOCATION:Nathan W. Collier Library
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250106T192233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174852Z
UID:15606-1740657600-1740664800@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:QEP Writing with Pride Spoken Word Competition
DESCRIPTION:Official Rules for FMU’s QEP Spoken Word Contest\nFMU is having a “WRITING WITH PRIDE” Spoken Word contest on Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Nathan W. Collier Library. To participate\, please enter your poem before 11:59 p.m. on Monday\, February 24\, 2025\, and you can win a  $300-$800 prize per school. \nHow the contest works:\nFMU requests that students submit a spoken word presentation on any topic of choice. If you are a student currently enrolled and can present a spoken word piece\, submit a video of the poem being rehearsed to QEP@fmuniv.edu NO LATER THAN Monday\, February 24\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. \nHow to enter:\nTo be eligible to win\, contestants must submit their poems to QEP@fmuniv.edu by Monday\, February 24\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. \nCompetition:\nThe competition will occur on Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Nathan W. Collier Library. Students must perform their spoken word submission to QEP Committee judges and guests. Students must present their original poems and will be judged according to their presentation. (Music can be incorporated into the performance and must be submitted before the day of the competition.) \nWhat to submit:\nTo be eligible for performing in the competition\, the poem may not refer to any of the following: weapons/guns; offensive language and/or gestures; drugs or drug paraphernalia; mutilations; depictions offensive to ethnic\, minority\, or religious groups; child abuse; violence; animal cruelty; bodily functions; venereal diseases; physical handicaps; cadavers; rape or molestations; lavatory or lavatory jokes; nudity; threats to national security; defamation of character; any illegal\, indecent\, or obscene activity. FMU’s QEP Committee will be the final judge for all content. Anything deemed indecent as judged by community standards will be disqualified. \nLegal Stuff: \n\nFMU reserves the right to use any entries as it deems fit.\nThe QEP Selection Committee reserves the right to select the winning poems at its discretion. The decision of FMU’s QEP Committee is final and not subject to review or appeal.\nWinners may accept only the prizes stated in the contest rules. No other substitutions are allowed. Failure to comply with this provision will result in forfeiture of the grand prize by the winner. The grand prize winner must agree to all terms and meet all requirements stated in these rules or forfeit the grand prize.\nFMU reserves the right to disqualify any entrant if these contest rules have been violated in any way.\nBy entering\, the winning entrant agrees that his/her name and photograph may be used by FMU for promotional purposes without further remuneration (unless the winning entrant chooses to remain anonymous).\n\n\nQEP – Writing with Pride\nThe Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is an important component of our accreditation process\, as required by SACSCOC. The University must develop and implement a QEP every ten (10) years\, and our current QEP is titled “Writing with Pride.” \nThe QEP “Writing with Pride” is Florida Memorial University’s commitment to enhancing instruction and experiences to improve student learning and academic success.  Academic Quality and Student Success are two key principles of our “Ascension to Excellence” Strategic Plan – “Create a student-centric environment where everyone is responsible for student success\, and students have rich learning and transformative experiences.” \nFlorida Memorial University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)\, Writing with Pride\, focuses on improving writing skills\, establishing a writing culture\, and improving student success. \nFMU Writing with Pride has three coordinated phases: \n\nIntroductory Stage:College Writing I and II\, and 100-level courses in the General Education Program focus on teaching and developing writing skills.\nReinforcing Stage:Writing competencies reinforced in specific undergraduate courses within major areas of study.\n\nThe goal is to help students improve their written communication skills during the early stages of matriculation\, which will enhance writing competencies in upper-level courses\, graduate school\, and career/workplace. \nFor more information: \n\nYou can contact the QEP Coordinator at qep@fmuniv.edu\nOffice of Institutional Effectiveness\nDr. Idriss Abdoulaye\, Interim Director/Coordinator of QEP
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/qep-writing-with-pride-spoken-word-competition/
LOCATION:Nathan W. Collier Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250219T210026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T211003Z
UID:17135-1740672000-1740679200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Brothers In Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Student’s from all majors are encouraged to attend this panel discussion as our guest speakers share insights about their career journeys\, the challenges they’ve faced\, and the rewards of working in the field of healthcare. \n\nBrothers In Medicine\nDate: Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Lehman Auditorium \n\nFeaturing Guest Panelists\nDr. Marvin Smith\nVice Chief\, Department of Orthopedic Surgery\,\nMemorial Regional Hospital \nRay Shipman\nDirector\, Musculoskeletal Service Line\,\nMemorial Healthcare System \nDr. Geden Franck\nSports Medicine\, Non-Surgical Orthopedics\,\nMemorial Healthcare System \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/brothers-in-medicine/
LOCATION:Lehman Auditorium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Brothers-in-Medicine.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250130T204855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T204855Z
UID:16558-1740700800-1740873599@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:The Black Wealth Summit featuring Ted Lucas
DESCRIPTION:An engaging summit focusing on economic empowerment and wealth   building strategies for Black communities.
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/the-black-wealth-summit-featuring-ted-lucas/
LOCATION:Florida Memorial University\, 15800 NW 42nd Ave.\, Miami Gardens\, 33054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250227T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T162547Z
UID:17324-1740765600-1740772800@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Black History Month Show: Unbreakable Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Get out of bed\, enter the world of engaging storytelling\, and watch some fantastic shows that celebrate the legacy\, accomplishments\, and colorful culture of Black communities. We have dance\, poetry\, speeches\, and a special visitor!
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/black-history-month-show-unbreakable-spirit/
LOCATION:FMU/FIU Auditorium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20231127T185822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T211839Z
UID:12520-1740787200-1740873599@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Last Day of Classes (Spring A)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/last-day-of-classes-session-a/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20231127T184725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T205253Z
UID:12501-1740960000-1741478399@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Break (No Classes)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/spring-break/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20231127T191114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T205148Z
UID:12540-1741132800-1741219199@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Mid-term grades due (Main Session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/mid-term-grades-due-main-session/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20231127T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T211250Z
UID:12544-1741132800-1741219199@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline for Faculty to Submit Grades (Spring A)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/deadline-for-faculty-to-submit-grades-session-a/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20250212T181302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T215656Z
UID:17005-1741190400-1741201200@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:HRL Game Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/hrl-game-night/
LOCATION:J.C. Sams Student Activity Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/HRL-Game-Night_WEB-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260404T184024
CREATED:20231127T193349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T211642Z
UID:12553-1741219200-1741305599@www.fmu.edu
SUMMARY:Grades Available to Students (Spring A)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fmu.edu/fmu-event/grades-available-to-students-spring-a/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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END:VCALENDAR