News Desk
- FAU Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic FishA school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.
- FAU Tech Runway® Hosts 2024 Maverick ReceptionFlorida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Honors 2024 Talon Leadership Award RecipientsFAU Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2024.
- FAU's Career Center Unveils 'Industry to Campus Lab'FAU has recently unveiled its Industry to Campus Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the connection between academic programs and the ever-evolving needs of the global workforce.
Arts & Culture
- FAU Receives $2.6 Million to Expand Hillel on the Boca Raton CampusFAU received a gift commitment of $2.6 million from Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach for the Hillel space within the S.E. Wimberly Library on its Boca Raton campus.
- FAU Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has received a grant to explore a recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention - "atmosphere."
FAU Athletics
- Weekly Radio Show to Feature Brian White, Coaches Worthen and NelsonBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, returns on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 12-1 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill Boca Raton, located at 21212 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, Florida 33433.
- Paradise Pod: Episode 3The latest episode of the Paradise Pod dropped this week, featuring an extended conversation with head women's basketball coach Jennifer Sullivan. The podcast also looks ahead to Saturday's football showdown at UTSA and recaps a busy stretch of fall sports action.
Parking & Transportation
- Welcome to the Fall 2023 Semester!Business Services- Parking & Transportation Services FACULTY AND STAFF ePermits for Faculty and Staff will be available starting August 3rd. Click Here and follow the prompts to register. License plate numbers serve as the vehicle identifier (license plates do not have the letter… Read more ›
- Important AnnouncementTo the FAU Community, We are excited about the new academic year for our residential communities. Fall 2023 move-in will occur from Tuesday, Aug. 15 through Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. · First-Year Students: Aug. 15… Read more ›
Research
- FAU Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic FishA school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.
- FAU Poll: Presidential Race Tightens Across Key Battleground StatesLatest FAU polls reveal a highly competitive landscape in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both the presidential and U.S. Senate races showing narrow Democratic leads.
Student Announcements
- Neuroscience Seminar Series with Carmen Vivar, Ph.D.Join Carmen Vivar, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Physiology, Biophysics and Neuroscience, CINVESTAV, Mexico for a presentation on Running From Stress: The Role of Serotonin in the Hippocampus, Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 4 p.m. in MC-22, Room 101, Jupiter Campus. Register here.
- RSVP Lecture With Award-Winning Science Journalist Carl Zimmer: Is Artificial Intelligence Going To Figure Out Life Itself?Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Boca Raton campus. RSVP here.
Owl Central News
- SUTURE WORKSHOP: W/ SGU SCHOOL OF MEDICINEJoin AMWA at FAU, in collaboration with St. George’s University School of Medicine, for an exclusive Suturing Workshop designed just for our members! Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM Location: Student Union, UN - 31 Grand Palm Room 4 Sharpen your skills with practical suturing techniques and enjoy great food and fun while connecting with fellow members! ✨ Member Exclusive Event — Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and network! Follow @FAUAMWA on instagram for more updates. ***Note: This event is exclusive to members who have paid their dues.
- AMWA Breast Cancer WalkJoin the Team: FAU AMWA at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Join us for a meaningful event as we participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at Sunset Cove Amphitheater at 7:30am . This inspiring gathering is dedicated to raising funds for the American Cancer Society, supporting vital services and lifesaving research. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Scan the QR code to join or donate to our team!
University Press
- The battles that burrowing owls and gopher tortoises are facing on FAU’s preserveStepping away from the hustle and bustle of everyday student life, surrounding Florida Atlantic’s Boca Raton campus holds a glimpse of nature. Behind the football stadium on the Tortuga trail and surrounding dorms is a 95-acre preserve dedicated to the conservation of the university’s mascot, the burrowing owl and gopher tortoises. Both species are on...
- Meet junior forward Baba Miller: The next potential FAU starAs the 2024-25 season starts for Florida Atlantic men’s basketball team (2-0), one of the transfers’ names stands out from the bunch: Baba Miller. He is a 6 feet 11 inches tall junior forward transfer from Florida State University (FSU). Last season, Miller averaged 7.6 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game and one stock...
Staff Announcements
- Neuroscience Seminar Series with Carmen Vivar, Ph.D.Join Carmen Vivar, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Physiology, Biophysics and Neuroscience, CINVESTAV, Mexico for a presentation on Running From Stress: The Role of Serotonin in the Hippocampus, Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 4 p.m. in MC-22, Room 101, Jupiter Campus. Register here.
- RSVP Lecture With Award-Winning Science Journalist Carl Zimmer: Is Artificial Intelligence Going To Figure Out Life Itself?Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Boca Raton campus. RSVP here.
System & Network Status
- OIT Systems MaintenanceOffice of Information Technology will be performing routine systems maintenance which includes but is not limited to rebooting Windows servers as deemed necessary, installing critical patches and other health checks on Thursday, 11/07/2024 from 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM during… Read more ›
- [Resolved] Mediasite DisruptionSearch based functions are functioning normally.
University Initiatives
- FAU Tech Runway® Hosts 2024 Maverick ReceptionFlorida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.
- FAU Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Leader by the US Department of StateFlorida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024.