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FIU Archives Announces Schedule for Summer Term

Submitted by rhia on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:02

Miami, FL - April 16, 2024 - Please note that the FIU Special Collections and University Archives will be closed for a few days during the summer for essential maintenance and upgrades.

The closure dates are as follows:
- Friday, May 3, 2024 (FlU Libraries closed)
- Tuesday, May 12, 2024
- Wednesday, May 13, 2024
- Thursday, May 14, 2024
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27, 2024 (Florida International University closed for the holiday)
-  Independence Day: Thursday, July 4, 2024 (Florida International University closed for the holiday)

October 9, 2023 declared Miccosukee Day

Submitted by rhia on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 15:06

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners recently declared Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, as Miccosukee Day. This proclamation serves as a profound recognition of the tribe's enduring strength and resilience. Moreover, it marks the beginning of a new tradition, as the second Monday of every October will now be celebrated as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Miami-Dade County.

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