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The fall semester ends on Friday, Dec. 17 and classes for the spring semester begin Monday, Jan. 10.

Winter break campus services and closures

December 13, 2021

The 2021 winter break begins on Saturday, Dec. 17. We hope you have a relaxing winter break and a happy holiday season. The list below outlines the closures and services available at Florida Polytechnic University through the winter break. We look forward to seeing you back on campus on Monday, Jan. 10.

Florida Poly Campus and Offices
Friday, Dec. 24–Sunday, Jan. 2: Closed
Housing
Residence Halls
Friday, Dec. 17: Residence halls close at 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 7: Residence halls open for returning students at 8 a.m.
Department of Residential Life and Student Living
Friday, Dec. 24–Sunday, Jan. 2: Closed
Dining Services
Wellness Dining
Friday, Dec. 17: Open until 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18–Friday, Jan. 7: Closed
Saturday, Jan. 8: Reopens at 11 a.m.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Friday, Dec. 17: Open until 4 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18–Sunday, Jan. 9: Closed
Monday, Jan. 10: Regular hours resume
Fire + Ash: Quality Cuisine, Concepts Reborn
Thursday, Dec. 16: Open until from 4–10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 17–Friday, Jan. 7: Closed
Saturday, Jan. 8–Sunday, Jan. 9: Limited menu available from 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 9: Regular hours resume at 4 p.m.
Mosaic Café
Friday, Dec. 17: Open until 4 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18–Sunday, Jan. 9: Closed
Monday, Jan. 10: Regular hours resume
Phoenix Funds are declining balance funds attached to your meal plan. Any remaining fall 2021 funds you may have will roll over to spring 2022 and will expire May. 8. Email Auxiliary Services for questions about Phoenix Funds.

Remember to select your spring meal plan in the CAMS portal by Friday, Dec. 24. Those who do not do so will default to the 10 meals per week plan.

Student Development Center
Monday, Dec. 13–Thursday, Dec. 16: Open 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 17: Open 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 10: Regular hours resume
Shuttle Services
Wednesday, Dec. 15–Monday, Jan. 10: No shuttle service
Tuesday: Jan. 11: 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
Friday, Dec. 17–Friday, Jan. 7: Closed
Monday, Jan. 10: Regular hours resume
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.

Care Services & Resources
Friday, Dec. 24–Friday, Dec. 31: Closed
Monday, 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: 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. Available 24/7.

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.