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Winter break campus services and closures

December 13, 2019

We wish you a very pleasant winter break and holiday season. We look forward to seeing you back on campus on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The list below outlines the closures and services available at Florida Polytechnic University through the winter break.

Housing
Residence Halls

Sunday, Dec. 15: Residence Halls close at 11 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 3: Residence Halls open for returning students at 9 a.m.
Note: Students needing to stay in Residence Halls during Winter Break must email Paul Carey to be signed up.

Events for Residential Students

There will be no activities during the winter break.

Dining Services
Wellness Dining Center

Saturday, Dec. 14: 9 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Dec. 15 – Friday, Jan. 3: Closed
Saturday, Jan. 4: Regular hours resume

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Friday, Dec. 13: closes at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume

Tu Taco
Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume

Mosaic Café
Thursday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume
Phoenix Funds, which are declining balance funds attached to your meal plan, expire at the end of the Spring 2020 semester on May 3, 2020. Polybucks do not expire.

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

Student Development Center
Gym Hours
Friday, Dec. 13 – Tuesday, Dec. 24: Open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sat-Sun: Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Wednesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Thursday, Jan. 2 – Friday, Jan. 3: Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular operating hours resume

Lap Pool
Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 5: Closed
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular hours resume

Fitness Classes
Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 5: No fitness classes
Monday, Jan. 6: Regular schedule resumes

Shuttle Services
Saturday, Dec. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 5: No shuttle service
Monday: Jan. 6: 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. 16 – Friday, Jan. 3: Closed
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.

Counseling Services
Mental health clinicians will not be on campus Friday, Dec. 13 – Friday, Jan. 3.
BayCare Counseling services are available 24/7. Students can always connect with professional counselors by calling Bay Care directly at 800-878-5470.

Other helpful numbers
Peace River Center
24-Hour Crisis Line: 800-627-5906

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-Hour Hotline: 800-273-8255

Contact:
Lydia Guzman
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.