FIU Culture Connect is an in-person experience designed to welcome and integrate new employees hired during the current and/or previous semester.
The program reinforces FIU’s culture and values through meaningful face-to-face engagement, helping employees build connection, community, and pride from day one through their first 6 months of employment.
Aligned with FIU’s Experience Impact 2030 Strategic Plan, Culture Connect focuses on fostering a strong sense of belonging and cementing the university as an employer of choice. It enhances the overall FIU employee experience by intentionally connecting new hires to the institution, its mission, and each other.
Culture Connect serves as a dynamic, in-person complement to the virtual New Employee Experience (NEE) and includes:
- A welcome from the FIU President and Senior Vice President of Human Resources
- A quick dive into FIU culture and values
- 305 Cafecito networking time
- A peer-led panel, “My First 90 Days at FIU”
- Tabling from departments across the university
- Games and FIU giveaways to build pride and connection
Together, these elements create an engaging onboarding moment that strengthens belonging, builds community, and supports long-term employee success at FIU.
Who Is FIU Culture Connect Designed For?
New employees who started in the last 6 months. Your FIU journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to welcome you in person. Meet fellow new employees, connect with university leaders, explore FIU’s culture and values, and experience what it means to be part of the Panther community.