News Desk
- Hyman Science Lecture Series at FAU Hosts Journalist Carl ZimmerThe Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series, as part of the Schmidt College of Science at FAU, will host science journalist Carl Zimmer on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
- FAU REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning InflationThe years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve's target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report.
- 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
- Hyman Science Lecture Series at FAU Hosts Journalist Carl ZimmerThe Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series, as part of the Schmidt College of Science at FAU, will host science journalist Carl Zimmer on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
- 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.
- A.D. Henderson Ranks Among the Best in the State by NicheFlorida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 "Best School" among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025.
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
- 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.
- Demand The Limits to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of Women’s Athletics, BaseballFlorida Atlantic Athletics announced Tuesday a partnership with Demand the Limits Personal Injury Attorneys to serve as the presenting sponsor of the university's women's varsity athletics programs and its baseball program.
- Athletics Schedule Update (Oct. 8, 3 p.m.)An update on Florida Atlantic Athletics events impacted by Hurricane Milton.
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 REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning InflationThe years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve's target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report.
- 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.
- Poll: Races Neck-and-Neck in Final Weeks, Florida Amendments May PassThe latest polls reveal tight national races and Florida amendments on the cusp of passing.
Student Announcements
- RSVP for a lecture by award-winning science journalist Carl Zimmer: Is Artificial Intelligence Going To Figure Out Life Itself?Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. In this talk, Carl Zimmer draws on his reporting for The New York Times and in books like Life Itself to take his audience on a mind-bending trip into the not-so-distant future, when computers… Read more ›
- Off the Page: Events for Readers and Writers with author Steven HaleJoin us for the next Off the Page Reading Series event, which is both a celebration of the latest issue of Don’t Shake the Spoon, a literary magazine of writing by folks incarcerated in South Florida prisons and a reading by… Read more ›
- Fall Research Poster SymposiumThursday, Nov. 21; 2 – 4 p.m.; SR149, Jupiter Campus. Coffee and light refreshments. Featuring research from Morton Research Fellows and undergraduate and high school researchers on the Jupiter Campus. Hosted by Jupiter Office of Academic Affairs and Wilkes Honors… Read more ›
- 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.
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!
- Pumpkin PalozzaPumpkin Palooza is back! Join us for some pumpkin painting and halloween candy. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
- Weekly Ballroom Socials !!!Ballroom of FAU is one of Florida Atlantic's longest running organizations that was founded in 2005. We offer weekly ballroom socials with new styles every week including both Standard and Latin. Whether you are brand new to dance or a ballroom veteran, there is something for everyone. Don't be afraid to come by and check us out! Weekly Socials: Every Thursday at 6pm in Arts and Letters Building 9 Room 130 (no shoes so bring socks!) For more frequently updated information, follow our instagram @ballroom_of_fau !!!!
University Press
- Women’s Volleyball: Owls fall in tragic fashion 3-1 to UAB during Veterans Appreciation NightThe Florida Atlantic Owls (15-12, 7-8 AAC) fell to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers (11-15, 6-9 AAC), 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 24-26, 16-25) on Nov. 15. The game was labeled “Veterans Appreciation Night” and in the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. It marked the Owls second to last game of the regular season. The Owls...
- The dancing athletes: A look into FAU’s Flygirls and Co. Dance TeamFlorida Atlantic University’s Flygirls and Co. Dance Team are more than just sideline performers at games — they’re powerhouse dancers who induce attention on national stages. Flygirls are one of the two Spirit squads at FAU along with the cheer team, consisting of 27 members this season. The team performs not only at football and...
- FAU Diplomacy Program students reflect on experiences with Model UNTwice a year, students from Florida Atlantic University’s Leon Charney Diplomacy Program (LCDP) participate in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference. This fall semester from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, LCDP students traveled to Washington, D.C., for the conference that simulates the United Nations organization by acting as diplomats to work together and tackle...
- Introducing FAU’s newest head coach: John JakusJohn Jakus was just a kid who loved basketball. He never imagined his life would take him across the world and eventually give him his first head coaching position at Florida Atlantic University. From a very young age, Jakus played basketball in his front yard. In his youth, Jakus was a three-sport athlete, playing little...
Staff Announcements
- RSVP for a lecture by award-winning science journalist Carl Zimmer: Is Artificial Intelligence Going To Figure Out Life Itself?Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. In this talk, Carl Zimmer draws on his reporting for The New York Times and in books like Life Itself to take his audience on a mind-bending trip into the not-so-distant future, when computers… Read more ›
- Off the Page: Events for Readers and Writers with author Steven HaleJoin us for the next Off the Page Reading Series event, which is both a celebration of the latest issue of Don’t Shake the Spoon, a literary magazine of writing by folks incarcerated in South Florida prisons and a reading by… Read more ›
- Fall Research Poster SymposiumThursday, Nov. 21; 2 – 4 p.m.; SR149, Jupiter Campus. Coffee and light refreshments. Featuring research from Morton Research Fellows and undergraduate and high school researchers on the Jupiter Campus. Hosted by Jupiter Office of Academic Affairs and Wilkes Honors… Read more ›
- 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.
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.
- [Monitoring] Mediasite DisruptionMitigation steps have been taken, and we continue to monitor the situation. Search based operations are currently functioning normally.
- Mediasite DisruptionMediasite is aware of issues within the US Mediasite Video Cloud environment, and are working on a fix. Some users may experience slow results and timeouts from search based functions, including My Mediasite, Channels, and Showcase.
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.
- FAU College of Business Hosts Second Annual Golf ClassicFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted its second annual golf classic to support students and program development.
- FAU Tech Runway® Announces 14th Venture ClassFAU Tech Runway® recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 14th cohort of its Venture Program.