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Winter break campus services and closures

December 13, 2018

We wish you a very pleasant winter break and holiday season. Below outlines closures and activities available throughout the winter holiday break. We look forward to seeing you back on campus on Monday, January 7, 2019.

Housing
Residence Halls
Saturday, Dec. 15: Residence Halls close at noon
Saturday, Jan. 5: Residence Halls open for returning students at 8 a.m.

Note: Students needing to stay in Residence Halls during Winter Break must email Laura Rychalsky to be signed up.

Events for Residential Students
Tuesday, Dec. 18: Movie Night, Phase 1 Common Area, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 20: Board Game Night, Phase 1 Common Area, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: Holiday Dinner, Phase 2 Common Area, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 2: Movie Night, Phase 1 Common Area, 8 p.m.

Dining Services
Wellness Dining Center
Saturday, Dec. 15: Open for brunch (9 a.m.-noon)
Sunday, Dec. 16 – Thursday, Jan. 3: Closed
Friday, Jan. 4: Open for dinner only
Saturday, Jan. 5: Regular hours resume

Tú Taco
Friday, Dec. 14 – Tuesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Friday, Jan. 4: Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5: Regular hours resume

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Friday, Dec. 14: Open 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 17 – Friday, Dec. 21: Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22 – Sunday, Jan. 6: Closed
Monday, Jan. 7: Regular hours resume

Mosaic Café
Thursday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 6: Closed
Monday, Jan. 7: Regular hours resume

Innovation, Science, and Technology Building
Tuesday, Dec. 25 – Tuesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Wednesday, Jan. 2: Regular operating hours resume

Student Development Center
Gym Hours
Friday, Dec. 14 – Friday, Dec. 21: Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22 – Tuesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Sunday, Jan. 6: Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 7: Regular hours resume

Lap Pool
Thursday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 6: Closed
Monday, Jan. 7: Regular hours resume

Fitness Classes
Friday, Dec. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 6: No fitness classes
Monday, Jan. 7: Regular schedule resumes

Shuttle Services
Monday, Dec. 17 – Friday, Jan. 4: No shuttle service
Monday: Jan. 7: Regular schedule resumes

Police Services
Available 24/7 at 863-874-8472, option 2. If you experience an emergency, please call 911.

Health Services
The Florida Polytechnic University Health Clinic will be closed Monday, Dec. 17 – Friday, Jan. 4. Lakeland Regional Walk-In Clinics at Gateway and Lake Miriam are available through the Winter Break, with limited hours on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

Gateway
2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, Florida 33805

Lake Miriam
4710 S. Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33811

Students visiting a Health Clinic other than Florida Poly need to be aware that services are not free of charge, and students should be prepared to self-pay or present a medical insurance card. Counseling support is available through the winter break by calling Bay Care direct at 800-878-5470.

Contact:
Lydia Guzman
Assistant Director of Communications
8638748450

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.