Dive into the serene synthesis of movement and music in this unique class. This class will incorporate the gentle art of chair yoga with the rhythmic resonance of music to cultivate harmony and well-being. All levels welcome.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 9, 16, 23, 30Session Times: 1-2pmInstructor: Karen Wexler

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUTThis class will explore the basic concepts of physical, mental and spiritual wellness and the connection to our 7 main energy centers. These energy centers, also known as chakras, provide a framework for delving into and nurturing our overall well-being. All levels welcome.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16Session Times: 9:30-10:30amInstructor: Heather Berg

Join us for this free series, lead by Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong InstructorTai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body.Qi Gong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30 August 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24Session Times: 6-7pmInstructor: Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor

Presenter: Patricia Temes, Ph.D., LCSW-QS Date/Time: August 14-16, 2024, 8:30 am-12:30 pm Location: Online via ZoomCost: $350; $315 Early Bird until July 31, 2024 A limited number of seats have been reserved for FAU Social Work students, alumni, faculty, Field Instructors and Coordinators with a special $280 rate until January 31. Please email the Professional Development Coordinator at SocialWorkProDev@fau.edu to request the FAU Rate discount code.CEUs: 12Description: This 12-hour course satisfies the training requirements for clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists who want to become qualified supervisors in the state of Florida. The virtual training, presented in 3, 4-hour days (total of 12 hours) is interactive and dynamic and encourages participants to take an active role in their learning.Learning Objectives:1. Become familiar with the major models of supervision for clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling. 2. Gain skills to develop a personal model of supervision, drawn from existing models of supervision and from preferred styles of therapy. 3. Understand the co-evolving dynamics of therapist-client and supervisor-therapist-client relationships. 4. Explore distinctive issues that arise in supervision. 5. Address the contextual variables in practice such as culture, gender, ethnicity, power and economics. 6. Become familiar with the ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision. 7. Review the Florida laws and the board rules governing interns and supervision. 8. Understand the role of evaluation in supervision.About the Presenter:Dr. Patricia Temes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida, with ample experience supervising both new and seasoned professionals from very diverse social work backgrounds. She is a proud FAU Sandler School of Social Work MSW alumni, and earned her Ph.D. from the FAU College of Education. For the past 6 years, she has collaborated with other Field Faculty to facilitate the Field Instructor Supervisory Training for the FAU Sandler School of Social Work.As an LCSW, Dr. Temes has provided mental health services to children, adults, the elderly, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her experience in health care includes serving individuals living with HIV through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), as well as supporting mental health patients in inpatient psychiatric facilities. Dr. Temes’ passion for international social work has led to community engagement and development projects in both Brazil and Ireland, where she has participated in research, organized local events, and taught study abroad courses.

Both Immigration Orientation and Immigration Check-In sessions are federally mandated processes. All new international students who are starting as new students, changing status, or changing their level of study are required to attend. You MUST attend both sessions to fulfill your F-1 requirements.This is a virtual session where students submit all their immigration documents for review. Students must complete the check-in process to be registered in SEVIS. Students must be physically inside of the U.S. to do this process.

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Both Immigration Orientation and Immigration Check-In sessions are federally mandated processes. All new international students who are starting as new students, changing status, or changing their level of study are required to attend. You MUST attend both sessions to fulfill your F-1 requirements.This is a virtual session where students submit all their immigration documents for review. Students must complete the check-in process to be registered in SEVIS. Students must be physically inside of the U.S. to do this process.

Friday, August 16, 2024 4:00 pm The Freshman Convocation welcomes the incoming class of 2028 to Florida Atlantic University. From the welcome by FAU's administrators to the eloquent words of advice from the Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Freshman Convocation promises to be a memorable and exciting start for Florida Atlantic University undergraduate students.The Freshman Convocation is the official entry into Florida Atlantic University. The Convocation formally welcomes freshmen to the beginning of their academic career and represents Florida Atlantic University's involvement and commitment to its newest members of the community of learners. As freshmen assemble, convocation introduces them to faculty, staff and administrators and connects them to one another and to the university.Convocation is a ritual to signal the beginning of a student's college career in the same, significant manner in which the graduation commencement serves as a ritual marking the completion of study.Highlights of the Freshman Convocation The ceremony is led by the University President, Provost, and distinguished speakers. All freshmen that attend the ceremony will be given a blue and silver academic cord from Florida Atlantic University. The cord represents a commitment to achieving academic excellence and success and the beginning of a life-long connection to Florida Atlantic University. Freshmen will wear their cord at their graduation four years from now. The Freshman Convocation helps introduce students to the the FAU community.Information for Students The Freshman Convocation will be held in the Carole and Bary Kaye Auditorium on the Boca Raton Campus. Students must bring their Owl Card or Event Pass from Owl Central to check in. Doors open at 3:15 pm. All freshman students are asked to be seated no later than 3:45 pm. Door will lock at 4:00 pm. Cords will be handed out at the end of the ceremony. Only those freshmen attending will receive a cord. The cord represents your commitment to academic success at Florida Atlantic University and is worn at graduation. Business casual dress is preferred.Information for Faculty The Freshman Convocation is the official beginning of the first-time-in college students' entry into Florida Atlantic University. As a faculty member, you are here in large part because of the extraordinary students who are our partners in the exploration for knowledge. You are the heart and soul of the academic enterprise and your attendance represents your commitment to FAU's newest members of the community of learners.Processional College Deans and faculty are invited to meet in the area adjacent to the VIP Room in the lobby of the auditorium for light refreshments before the convocation. Faculty will be asked to line-up for the processional at 3:45 pm with the deans in the front of the line. An event coordinator will direct faculty in the line-up and will lead them in the Processional to the stage.Location The Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium is located inside the Student Union on the Boca Raton campus.Directions FROM Turnpike AND I-95: Exit Glades Rd. heading East. Turn left into FAU's Main Entrance (NW 10th Ave). FROM US-1: Turn on Glades Rd., heading West. Turn right into FAU's Main Entrance (NW 10th Ave). The Student Union will be on the right hand side as you enter the University.Dress All faculty are asked to wear their regalia. Staff who have earned a Ph.D. are also invited to wear their regalia and join the faculty in the Processional.The Freshman Convocation is free and open to all freshmen, FAU faculty and staff only. No registration is required to attend.