News Desk
- FAU Researcher Earns Top Award for Marine Natural ProductsAmy Wright, Ph.D., research professor at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, received the Paul J. Scheuer Award in Marine Natural Products, considered the foremost accolade in the field.
- FAU/Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Lead Over BidenFormer U.S. President Donald Trump continues to maintain a formidable lead over U.S. President Joe Biden among Florida voters
- Hispanic Consumer Index Finds More Optimism About Finances, EconomyHispanics were more optimistic about their finances and the economy due to the declining unemployment rate among Hispanics, a new poll from FAU BEPI shows.
- FAU Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite ProgramThe College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the U.S. selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite ProgramThe College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the U.S. selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.
- FAU Receives Gift to Create Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust MuseumFlorida Atlantic University has received a significant gift to establish the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida at FAU.
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs Win Big at FAU's Business Pitch CompetitionA device that uncovers health conditions and a sustainable bracelet company were among the winners at Florida Atlantic University's 16th annual Business Pitch Competition.
- A.D. Henderson University School Recognized as School of ExcellenceFor the fifth consecutive year, Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School has been named as a "School of Excellence."
Arts & Culture
- OLLI at FAU Presents Bob Woodward and Carl BernsteinOsher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
- FAU Receives Gift to Support Theater Performances and Arts EducationFAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Edith and Martin Stein Family Foundation to support performances and arts education at the university's Theatre Lab.
- A Chorus Line, Big Band Concerts and MoreFAU has announced the lineup for this summer's Festival Rep.
- Laura Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush at FAUFlorida Atlantic University's 2023 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents "A Conversation with Laura W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush.
FAU Athletics
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S8, EP23BOCA RATON, Fla. - Inside the Owls' Burrow, hosted by Florida Atlantic's Frank Forte, airs weekly on Bally Sports Florida. The newest episode airs on Thursday, April 18th and Saturday, April 20th, both at 11:30 a.m.
- Student-Athletes Honored at 2024 OwlspysBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics hosted the 10th annual Owlspys, an award ceremony planned and presented by the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), on Monday evening.
- Tim Pernetti Named AAC CommissionerIRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference Board of Directors today announced that Tim Pernetti has been named the second commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. His tenure will begin in June. He succeeds Mike Aresco, who has served as commissioner of the American Athletic Conference since the reconstitution of the conference in 2013.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow, S8, EP22BOCA RATON, Fla. - Inside the Owls' Burrow, hosted by Florida Atlantic's Frank Forte, airs weekly on Bally Sports Florida. The newest episode airs on Thursday, April 4th at 11:30 a.m. There will be two additional airings on Friday, April 5th at 11 a.m. followed by one on Saturday, April 6th at 11:30 a.m. Inside the Owls' Burrow will re-air at the same times the following week.
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 Researcher Earns Top Award for Marine Natural ProductsAmy Wright, Ph.D., research professor at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, received the Paul J. Scheuer Award in Marine Natural Products, considered the foremost accolade in the field.
- FAU/Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Lead Over BidenFormer U.S. President Donald Trump continues to maintain a formidable lead over U.S. President Joe Biden among Florida voters
- Hispanic Consumer Index Finds More Optimism About Finances, EconomyHispanics were more optimistic about their finances and the economy due to the declining unemployment rate among Hispanics, a new poll from FAU BEPI shows.
- Study: Affordability Crisis Lingers Despite Normalizing Rent GrowthRent growth has returned back to the typical yearly increase for the most part, though many households are still struggling to afford rents, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic and two other schools
Student Announcements
- Parking Lots 16 and 18 Closed April 29 – August 16Construction impacting parking lots 16 and 18 is scheduled to start Monday, April 29 and tentatively will be completed Friday, August 16, 2024. Both lots will be completely closed during construction. Lots 16 and 18 most directly serve the Student Support… Read more ›
- Free Wellness Sessions at College of NursingDid you know that the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Initiative for Intentional Health is offering FREE weekly wellness sessions on many Healing Modalities and Mindfulness Tools to Florida Atlantic’s faculty, staff & students? The sessions cover a variety… Read more ›
- Free Gentle Yoga at College of NursingJoin a free Gentle Yoga Class every Tuesday this April at noon at the College of Nursing. Geared specifically for those new to yoga or interested in gentle practice, the classes incorporate simple flowing sequences to warm up the body,… Read more ›
- West Bank Story: A Performance for PeaceCaren Neile, PhD, FAU School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, will detail her experience presenting storytelling workshops with Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank in 2022-23. The event is free and open to the public. Date: Wednesday, April 17,… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- BPSA Final Training Session of Spring 2024Join Us On Our 3rd and Final Training Session of the Spring! Where: House of Chambers (CR-31-E), Boca Raton When: 04/10/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM If you have been previously certified and feel a little rusty about your ability to take blood pressure, join us, and you are eligible to receive volunteer hours to assist in the skills portion of the training session. *In-person only* Questions? DM or email us! BPSA Linktree
- Commit2FitBring water, a yoga mat/towel, and of course your friends to learn tips and tricks getting around the gym, how to feel confident in the gym, and stay happy and healthy! We can't wait to see you there!
- Women Of Radiance BrunchWomen of Radiance Brunch, from Girlhood to Women, Girlhood to HER hosted by the student government Boca Raton Campus Governor. This Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. There will be free food, prizes, and more.
- Meeting of the MindsJoin CSI as we hear from faculty members from the college of Science about faculty research and what it is like to work in a faculty lab.
University Press
- U.S. Department of Education revamps FAFSA causing information sent to schools to be delayed by over four monthsWhen applying for college, the last thing any family wants is to question whether they will be able to have their finances in order on time for important deadlines and decisions. The goal for the recent FAFSA was to redesign the entire infrastructure, including reducing the number of questions, removing barriers and broadening eligibility for...
- RECAP: 2024 Owlspys Award WinnersThe tenth annual Owlspys were held and presented by the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) in the Florida Atlantic University Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium on April 15th, 2024 to acknowledge the best of FAU athletics throughout the 2023-2024 year. There were a total of 14 awards given out last night including the...
- FAU Board of Trustees bids farewell to SG president Dalia CalvilloOn April 16, the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Board of Trustees presented Student Government (SG) President Dalia Calvillo with a resolution honoring her accomplishments during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Naked man wanders across FAU campus, detained by FAU policeJust before 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, a man embarked on a campus stroll completely naked with a book in hand, dumbfounding students. It is unclear what the individual’s name, motivation or intended destination was, as well as whether or not he is an FAU student. While en route to her 9:30 a.m. class, sophomore Taylor...
Staff Announcements
- Parking Lots 16 and 18 Closed April 29 – August 16Construction impacting parking lots 16 and 18 is scheduled to start Monday, April 29 and tentatively will be completed Friday, August 16, 2024. Both lots will be completely closed during construction. Lots 16 and 18 most directly serve the Student Support… Read more ›
- Free Wellness Sessions at College of NursingDid you know that the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Initiative for Intentional Health is offering FREE weekly wellness sessions on many Healing Modalities and Mindfulness Tools to Florida Atlantic’s faculty, staff & students? The sessions cover a variety… Read more ›
- Free Gentle Yoga at College of NursingJoin a free Gentle Yoga Class every Tuesday this April at noon at the College of Nursing. Geared specifically for those new to yoga or interested in gentle practice, the classes incorporate simple flowing sequences to warm up the body,… Read more ›
- West Bank Story: A Performance for PeaceCaren Neile, PhD, FAU School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, will detail her experience presenting storytelling workshops with Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank in 2022-23. The event is free and open to the public. Date: Wednesday, April 17,… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- Zoom -> Mediasite Imports offlineCurrently Zoom recordings designated for import to Mediasite are not being imported. OIT is aware and is investigating the problem with the vendor. Recordings can still be uploaded manually in the web interface.
- OIT Systems Maintenance, Thurs. April 18 from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AMOffice 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, 04/18/2024 from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM during… Read more ›
- Health Virtual Desktop InfrastructureResearch Computing’s last-generation Virtual desktop Infrastructure (vhealth.fau.edu) is currently offline. We have identified the problem and are working to resolve it. Our new generation VDI is currently online and working as expected.
- Banner MaintenancePlease note that the Banner maintenance is taking a bit longer than expected. The only affected services is Banner Administrative Pages and Banner Access Management which is currently unavailable. Student Registration and Student Self-Service are both online. Thank you for… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- FAU President's Gala Benefits Scholarships and Student SuccessFlorida Atlantic University has raised more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships and student success at its recent 2024 President's Gala
- Noble Capital Markets Brings the 'Sharks' to FAU for NobleCon20Noble Capital Markets and Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host NobleCon20, the 20th annual emerging growth equity conference at the College's Executive Education Complex.
- FAU Receives Record-breaking Number of ApplicationsFlorida Atlantic University has received more than 46,000 first-year applications for fall - an all-time university record.
- College of Business Names Three New Department ChairsFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business has named three new department chairs.