Centers for Student Engagement

🌺✨ Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month! ✨🌺

This month, we honor the vibrant cultures, rich traditions, and lasting contributions of Caribbean Americans who continue to shape our communities, inspire innovation, and enrich our world. From music and art to leadership, education, and entrepreneurship, the Caribbean spirit is woven into the fabric of our shared story.

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Let's recognize and uplift the voices, stories, and achievements that make Caribbean heritage so powerful and unique.

Join us on June 24th from 4–7 PM in the Graham Center Ballrooms for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and freedom at FIU’s Juneteenth Freedom Fest!

Enjoy: ✨ Free food
🎁 Giveaways
🎶 Great vibes
🤝 Community connection
🎉 A celebration of Black history, resilience, and excellence

Bring your friends, make new memories, and honor the spirit of Juneteenth with an evening filled with food, fellowship, and fun.

📍 Graham Center Ballrooms
📅 June 24
⏰ 4–7 PM

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🎨✨ CALLING ALL ARTISTS ✨🎨

ROOTED & RADIANT FIU 2026 is now accepting submissions! We welcome original artwork including photography, painting, drawing, digital design, video, and multimedia pieces that reflect culture, identity, resilience, joy, and empowerment.

🖼 Accepted Formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, MP4, reels, canvas artwork, and framed physical artwork

📌 Submission Requirements:
• Full Name
• Artwork Title
• Artist Statement + Description (250 word minimum)

🗓 Submission Deadline: June 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM

📧 Submit physical artwork information/photos to: [email protected]
📲 Digital submissions:

Selected works will be featured during the showcase event and displayed in the Graham Center Student Gallery following the exhibition.

Artists are encouraged to explore themes such as:
✨ Freedom & Liberation
✨ Identity & Self-Expression
✨ Community & Collective Power
✨ Resistance & Resilience
✨ Healing & Empowerment
✨ Legacy & Ancestry
✨ Afrofuturism
✨ African Diaspora in South Florida

Let your creativity speak. Let your story shine. 🌍🔥

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Join us for our Juneteenth Experience as we celebrate culture, community, creativity, and freedom through a series of engaging programs and events!

From June 24th – July 1st, experience powerful conversations, interactive activities, performances, art, music, and moments that honor the history and impact of Juneteenth while bringing our community together.

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✨ Welcome to our APIDA Spotlight Series ✨

This month, we’re celebrating the voices, cultures, achievements, and impact of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community. Through this series, we’ll be highlighting stories, history, traditions, creatives, leaders, and changemakers who continue to shape and inspire communities around the world.

Join us as we learn, celebrate, and uplift the diversity and strength within APIDA cultures all month long. 🌏💛

Source:

Pacita Abad. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacita_Abad accessed May 18, 2026.

🇭🇹 Myth vs. Fact: Haitian Heritage Edition 🇭🇹

There are so many misconceptions surrounding Haitian culture, history, and identity — and we’re here to challenge them. Throughout this series, we’ll be separating myths from facts to celebrate the richness, resilience, creativity, and global impact of the Haitian community.

From art and language to history and traditions, Haitian culture is far more than stereotypes. Join us as we learn, unlearn, and honor the stories that continue to shape Haitian heritage around the world. ✨

Celebrating APIDA Heritage Month at The Centers for Student Engagement! 🌏✨

This month, we honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and lasting contributions of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American communities whose impact continues to shape our campuses, communities, and country. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the diversity, resilience, and excellence of APIDA voices throughout May.

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Source: Adapted from APIDA Heritage Month educational resources provided by the Library of Congress and Asian Pacific Heritage Month official resources.

Celebrate the rich history, culture, and resilience of Haiti this Haitian Heritage Month. Throughout May, we honor the traditions, achievements, and lasting contributions of the Haitian community while recognizing Haiti’s legacy as the first Black republic. Join the Centers for Student Engagement as we acknowledge the vibrancy, pride, and impact of Haitian heritage in our community and beyond. 🇭🇹✨



Citation: Information sourced from Rise to Win Haitian Heritage Month Resource Guide, Haitian Flag Day historical resources, and 7News Miami coverage on Haitian Heritage celebrations.

Today we celebrate our graduating students and the incredible hard work, dedication, and accomplishments they've attained.

Thank you for the passion, leadership, and energy you’ve brought to our office. We are proud of everything you’ve achieved and excited to see the impact you’ll make in the world beyond campus.

Congratulations on this milestone and best of luck on your professional journeys—your future is bright, and this is only the beginning. 🎓✨