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Friday, April 12, 2024
- 9:00 AM1hQ&A Sessions for Summer/Fall 2024 New International StudentsThese special virtual sessions are for newly admitted international students to assist new students in transitioning successfully to Florida Atlantic University. You will have a chance to get your questions and concerns answered during our Q&A sessions. Each session will be approximately 60 minutes. You are required to register to join the session.Register here: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMufu2rqT0pHtaTDGHA8Dvea68U5qo9fF4L#/registrationlease see below for the Q&A sessions scheule for Summer/Fall 2024 new students:February 16th9 a.m. -10 a.m. (ET)Making Visa Appointment and Preparing for Visa InterviewMarch 1st9:00 a.m. -10 a.m. (ET) Onboarding: How to Remove Holds, Register for Classes, and More F-1March 15th 9:00 a.m. -10 a.m. (ET)Housing and TransportationMarch 29th9:00 a.m. -10 a.m. (ET)Health InsuranceApril 12th9:00 a.m. -10 a.m. (ET)Employment and Career Center ResourcesApril 26th9:00 a.m. -10 a.m. (ET)Pre-arrival Information and Final Reminders
- 9:00 AM7h22nd Annual Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Scholarly & Creative Research SymposiumCome join us for our annual research Symposium, hosted by the Wilkes Honors College at FAU Jupiter! Starting at 9 AM, students will introduce their current research projects in the oral presentation portion of the day. Afterwards, we will have keynote speaker Julio Ramirez, PhD -- a R. Stuart Dickson Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Program at Davidson College – to deliver a speech about his research in the recovery of function after central system injury, with an emphasis on determining the functional significance of hippocampal neuroplasticity.After Dr. Ramirez’s speech, we will have a short break followed by our student’s art and poster presentation from 2 PM to 4 PM. Refreshments will be served.
- 10:00 AM1hAmericans at War WWII and the Holocaust ExhibitFlorida Atlantic University Libraries, Special Collections is displaying Americans at War: WWII and the Holocaust. When war was declared in 1941, sixteen million Americans responded to Uncle Sam’s call and served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, and Army Air Forces. From pre-war antisemitism to the surrender of the Axis Powers, this exhibition will narrate the war and devastation through photographs, letters, war documents, and ephemera.The exhibition will be open from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays to Thursdays.The exhibition run dates Tuesday, March 5 – Thursday, April 25
- 10:00 AM4hFAU Science FestScience Fest is organized by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University to celebrate the diversity of our scientific disciplines and the variety of contributions from our current faculty and students, inspire the next generation of scientific problem solvers, and foster partnerships between the university, scientific organizations, and local communities to promote the science disciplines and the ideals of mutual respect and inclusion.All are welcome to enjoy science-related exhibitions, student poster competition, interactive games, activities, and networking opportunities to connect with each other.The student poster competition award is generously sponsored by the Dr. Eric Shaw Excellence in Science Undergraduate Research Award to create a platform and opportunity for students in the Schmidt College of Science to participate in the communication of scientific research to their peer groups, faculty and community members.SCAVENGER HUNT PRIZESJoin our interactive scavenger hunt to learn unique facts about the sciences and win prizes. Prizes TBA.
- 10:00 AM4hScience FestCome learn about the Gruber AI Sandbox at our Science Fest table on the Breezeway!
- 12:00 PM30mFriday Meditation: Pause. Breathe. ReenergizeIn an increasingly fast-paced world, it becomes even more important for us to create space each week for personal reflection. To pause. To breathe.When it comes to cultivating a robust self-care practice, consistency is key! Use these 30-minute meditation sessions each week to reconnect, reenergize, and recommit to yourself as you wind down your work week and transition to the weekend!These sessions are open to students, staff, faculty, and community members, so please feel free to share this opportunity with friends and colleagues who might benefit.
- 12:00 PM1hCollege of Nursing's Wellness SessionEmotional Intelligence WorkshopPart 5 "Relationships"
- 12:00 PM1hMarine Science SeminarAll are welcome to join the Marine Science online seminar featuring Dr. Karuna Agarwal and Dr. Sumit Dass, both post-Docs from the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering/Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute presenting respectively "Quantifying microcystis abundance using holographic microscopy" and "In-situ stero-imaging system for characterizing zooplankton distribution and behavior"
- 7:00 PM1hStudio Recital: Piano Student GalaFAU’s Piano Department students proudly present a delightful program of timeless classics and jazzy piano compositions. Experience these enduring and entertaining selections showcasing the remarkable talent of FAU's piano students.