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The Residential Life staff is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the residence halls. Our team of specially trained professionals and student staff are responsible for promoting the personal and academic success of students living in the residence halls. Through services, programs and activities, our staff members develop positive communities conducive to student growth and success. We are available to assist students with any concerns, including personal, academic and residential policy issues. The Office of Residential Life is located in Panther Hall, Room 126.

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Students living on campus take shelter at FIU, make most of Hurricane Irma

By Joel Delgado ’12, MS ’17 Stephen Jagassar had a problem. With Hurricane Irma roaring through the Caribbean and appearing [...]

August 2017 in photos: Solar eclipse, moving in and tagging sharks

By Joel Delgado ’12, MS ’17 As we flip the calendar from August to September, we say goodbye to summer and […]

New recycle ‘houses’ help stock food pantry while improving sustainability efforts

Tiny houses are popping up all around campus to meet the sustainability needs of university community members. The recycle [...]

How to make your summer a breeze

All year long you’ve been waiting to take a vacation, intern at your dream company, get a head start on […]

Students recognized at annual Outstanding Student Life Awards

On Thursday, April 6, more than 40 finalists competed for 15 awards, varying from service and spirit to leadership and […]

Breezeway Cookies make triumphant return

By Joel Delgado and Clara-Meretan Kiah Breezeway Cookies are more than just cookies. Over the years, these melt-in-your-mouth delicacies sold […]

Sexually transmitted infections reach all time high in U.S.

by Nykeema Radway We’ve all heard about them but we don’t talk about them. The topic isn’t included in our […]

FIU names 2016 Student Employee of the Year

Jobs on campus are useful tools for students looking to earn money and gain real-world experience while they study without […]

Bayview Student Living at FIU to debut in August

In August 2016, the Biscayne Bay campus will welcome Bayview Student Living at FIU, a nine-story, state-of-the-art apartment complex strategically [&#82 [...]

FIYou: James Wassenaar

Name: James  R. Wassenaar Hometown: Oswego, New York located on the east shore of Lake Ontario  Job Title/Department: Director of Facilities Planning […]