News Desk
- FAU Cuts Ribbon on Renovated CAPS CenterFAU President joined university staff and students for the Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) Center's official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its recently renovated space
- Digitizing Hope: Preserving a Species on the Brink of ExtinctionFlorida Atlantic, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to scan a full skeleton of a very rare vaquita specimen, the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal.
- Data Analysis: Banks at Risk Despite Declining Interest RatesBanks across the U.S are facing increased pressure from exposures to unrealized losses and commercial real estate despite a slight decline in interest rates, according to screeners from the Banking Initiative.
- Bridging Oceans: U.S.-Japan Method to Flood Risk, Climate ResilienceA joint project funded by the NSF and JST brings together researchers from FAU, Lehigh University and Japanese institutions to develop a human-centered flood risk management framework.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Cuts Ribbon on Renovated CAPS CenterFAU President joined university staff and students for the Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) Center's official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its recently renovated space
- Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., Named Dean of FAU Schmidt College of MedicineFlorida Atlantic University has named Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., as the new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
- FAU, Flagler Credit Union Announce Football Stadium Naming PartnershipA historic, 15-year football stadium naming partnership between Florida Atlantic University Athletics and Flagler Credit Union was approved by FAU's Board of Trustees during a special meeting today.
- FAU Celebrates Fall 2024 GraduatesFlorida Atlantic University conferred more than 2,700 degrees over the course of five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
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."
- 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.
FAU Athletics
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP21BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic's Inside the Owls' Burrow is in its ninth season. The show originates on FanDuel Sports Network Florida (formerly Bally Sports Florida) and can also be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube. Episode 21 first airs on Thursday, Jan 16, at 6 p.m. It will re-air on Friday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
- Athletics Ends 2024 with Another Strong Semester in the ClassroomBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics rang out 2024 by celebrating its December graduates, while achieving a department-wide cumulative GPA of 3.23 in the fall semester – the 19th consecutive semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and sixth consecutive above 3.1.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP20BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic's Inside the Owls' Burrow is in its ninth season. The show originates on FanDuel Sports Network Florida (formerly Bally Sports Florida) but can be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube. Episode 19 first airs on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 6 p.m. It will re-air on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11:30 a.m.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP19BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic's Inside the Owls' Burrow is in its ninth season. The show originates on FanDuel Sports Network Florida (formerly Bally Sports Florida) but can be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube. Episode 19 first airs on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 11:30 p.m. It will re-air on Friday, Dec. 20 at 11 p.m. and again on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11:30 a.m.
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
- Digitizing Hope: Preserving a Species on the Brink of ExtinctionFlorida Atlantic, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to scan a full skeleton of a very rare vaquita specimen, the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal.
- Data Analysis: Banks at Risk Despite Declining Interest RatesBanks across the U.S are facing increased pressure from exposures to unrealized losses and commercial real estate despite a slight decline in interest rates, according to screeners from the Banking Initiative.
- Bridging Oceans: U.S.-Japan Method to Flood Risk, Climate ResilienceA joint project funded by the NSF and JST brings together researchers from FAU, Lehigh University and Japanese institutions to develop a human-centered flood risk management framework.
- FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2025 Ocean Science Lecture SeriesFlorida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
Student Announcements
- Mandatory Course Entry QuizStudents are REQUIRED to complete a Mandatory Course Entry Quiz (MCEQ direct link) for ALL registered courses every semester at FAU. Quizzes are available on Canvas during the start of the term for each course. Learn more here.
- Free Poetry Workshop: “Ode to Boca”The English department is hosting a free poetry workshop for anyone interested in writing an “Ode to Boca” in conjunction with the city’s centennial celebration this year. The workshop is cosponsored by O! Miami and will be led by the… Read more ›
- $50,000 Funding Opportunity – Apply for the 2025 Janke Foundation Innovations in Sustainability FundThe Center for Environmental Studies (CES) at FAU is pleased to announce the 8th cycle for the Walter & Lalita Janke Foundation Innovations in Sustainability Science Research Fund 2025. The Walter & Lalita Janke Foundation Innovations in Sustainability Science Research Fund is requesting… Read more ›
- Drug Free Campus Announcement – Spring 2025Florida Atlantic is committed to providing a campus environment free from alcohol abuse and the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. FAU has adopted and implemented programs that seek to prevent the illicit use of drugs and alcohol abuse… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- ASA Master Group will be hosting a Welcome-back Coffee Networking Event on January 15th!Dear ASA Member, The FAU School of Accounting ASA Master Group is excited to host the Welcome-back Coffee Networking for the Spring 2025 semester on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The event is exclusive to current Master of Accounting students. While RSVP is not required, please email us (jcatto2021@fau.edu) for detailed venue information. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Best regards, ASA Master Group Team
- RSVP for the MAcc Graduation Banquet Lunch today!Dear ASA member, The FAU School of Accounting and Accounting Student Association (Master Group) are excited to announce the inaugural MAcc Graduation Banquet Lunch on Wed, December 11, 2024 (11:30 am) to celebrate the December 2024 graduates and Summer 2024 graduates. The event is exclusive to Master of Accounting students and graduates. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, December 4th, 11:59 p.m., via: jcatto2021@fau.edu Best regards, ASA Team
- 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
- From Manhattan Joe’s to Dunkin’: FAU students celebrate new additions but demand more dining improvementsFlorida Atlantic University has recently made adjustments to campus dining that have sparked mixed reactions among students, including introducing a new restaurant in the food court, Manhattan Joe’s Pizzeria, and the construction of a new Dunkin’ location. While many students expressed their fondness for the new local pizza place, Manhattan Joe’s Pizzeria, moving into FAU’s...
- COLUMN: A Checkbox in the curriculum: How the U.S. education system scratches the surface on Holocaust educationI was only thirteen when I was asked where my horns were. At the time, I had no idea what that even meant. Little did I know, that stereotype — the idea that Jews have horns — was a centuries-old stereotype rooted in misinformation. It was my first encounter with overt antisemitism, but certainly not...
- Boca House of Representatives elects new Speaker, pushes for more in-person classesThe Boca House of Representatives elected Elijah Roberson as the new Speaker of the House and overturned a veto on a resolution to reduce online-only courses during their Jan. 10 meeting. Roberson, who previously served as the House Secretary, defeated Speaker Pro Tempore Alex Mojica in a closely contested election, with Roberson securing 9 votes...
- Men’s Basketball: Owls fall to UAB, 81-76, making them 2-2 in AAC playOn Jan. 12, Florida Atlantic’s men’s basketball team (9-8, 2-2 AAC) headed back home after a two road game stretch. They fell short against the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers (10-7, 3-1 AAC) with a score of 81-76. The Owls recently defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (9-8, 1-3 AAC) 75-64 on...
Staff Announcements
- Free Poetry Workshop: “Ode to Boca”The English department is hosting a free poetry workshop for anyone interested in writing an “Ode to Boca” in conjunction with the city’s centennial celebration this year. The workshop is cosponsored by O! Miami and will be led by the… Read more ›
- Drug Free Campus Announcement – Spring 2025Florida Atlantic is committed to providing a campus environment free from alcohol abuse and the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. FAU has adopted and implemented programs that seek to prevent the illicit use of drugs and alcohol abuse… Read more ›
- New Dog Adopters Needed for Research StudyAre you or someone you know planning to adopt a dog or cat or have you adopted a dog/cat within the last week? C-PAWW, within I HEALTH, is looking for adults of any age who are new cat/dog adopters to… Read more ›
- Spring 2025 Community Creative Writing Workshop: Documentary PoetryThe Creative Writing Program’s Spring Poetry workshop, Documentary Poetry, will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The course will begin on Jan. 29, 2025 and will run for eight weeks. Our classes are workshop based,… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] Issue with outbound calls on Davie CampusDavie phones are having issues making outbound calls. If there is an emergency please use a cellular device. We are actively working with the service provider to resolve the issue.
- [RESOLVED] – Single Sign-On Interruption – Unsupported RequestUPDATE 01/06/25 10:45AM: Our team identified the issue, and it has been corrected. Maintenance will be done later tonight to ensure this issue does not happen again. ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Some users may get the following message when trying to login… Read more ›
- Network Maintenance – All Campuses – December 19th from 12:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m.OIT will be performing network maintenance affecting all campuses from 12:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m. on Thursday December 19th. During this window, all campuses will experience brief interruptions in connectivity to the internet and to internal network-based services.
- [Resolved] Papercut web printing offline Thursday 12/5/24 from 5AM to 8AMPapercut web printing from fauprint.fau.edu will be offline this Thursday morning, 12/5/24 between 5AM and 8AM while we perform maintenance on the system. This outage will not affect other methods of Papercut printing such as with the Papercut client or… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from 'Sharks' at FAU's CrocTankAn entrepreneur from Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC's show "Shark Tank."
- FAU Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative HealthThe grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the FAU Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
- FAU Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind CompetitionThe judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to Florida Atlantic University for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
- 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.