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The fall semester ends on Friday, Dec. 16 and classes for the spring semester begin Monday, Jan. 9.

Winter break campus hours and closures

December 13, 2022

The 2022 winter break begins on Saturday, Dec. 17. As Florida Polytechnic University prepares for its winter break, please note the operating hours of some campus services may be affected through the end of the month. The list below outlines the affected services.

We look forward to seeing students back on campus when classes resume on Monday, Jan. 9.

Florida Poly Campus and Offices

Friday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 2: Closed
Housing
RESIDENCE HALLS

Saturday, Dec. 17: Residence halls close at noon.
Friday, Jan. 6: Residence halls open for returning students at 9 a.m.
DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND STUDENT LIVING

Friday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 2: Closed
Dining Services
WELLNESS DINING

Friday, Dec. 16: Open until 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17–Friday, Jan. 6: Closed
Saturday, Jan. 7: Reopens at 11 a.m.
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS

Friday, Dec. 16: Open until 4 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17–Sunday, Jan. 8: Closed
Monday, Jan. 9: Regular hours resume
FIRE + ASH: QUALITY CUISINE, CONCEPTS REBORN

Thursday, Dec. 15: Open until from 4–10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 16–Friday, Jan. 6: Closed
Saturday, Jan. 7–Sunday, Jan. 8: Limited menu available from 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 8: Regular hours resume at 4 p.m.
MOSAIC CAFÉ

Friday, Dec. 16–Sunday, Jan. 8: Closed
Monday, Jan. 9: Regular hours resum
Student Development Center
Monday, Dec. 12–Friday, Dec. 16: Open 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17–Thursday, Jan. 5: Closed
Friday, Jan. 6: Open 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7–Sunday, Jan. 8: Open 5-8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9: Regular hours resume
Shuttle Services
Wednesday, Dec. 14–Monday, Jan. 9: No shuttle service
Tuesday: Jan. 10: Regular schedule resumes
Police Services
Available 24/7 at 863-874-8472, option 2. If you experience an emergency, please call 911.
Health Services
HEALTH CLINIC

Monday, Dec. 19–Monday, Jan. 5: Closed
Friday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume
ADDITIONAL LOCAL CLINICS

Please check each clinic’s website or call for holiday hours.

CVS Minute Clinic: (863) 389-2727
Lake Miriam Urgent Care Clinic: (863) 284-5000
Pablo Urgent Care Clinic: (863) 284-5000
Sunshine Urgent Care Clinic: (863) 777-2740
Watson Clinic: (863) 680-7000
CARE SERVICES & RESOURCES

Friday, Dec. 23–Monday, Jan. 2: Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 3: Regular hours resume
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Students who need assistance regarding emotional, physical, or mental health concerns during the winter break can utilize the following resources:

BayCare Student Assistance Program: 800-878-5470
Peace River Center 24-hour Crisis Line: 800-627-5906
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Text 988 or call 800-273-8255

Contact:
Lydia Guzmán
Director of Communications
863-874-8557

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.