News Desk
- 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 Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research CapabilitiesFAU has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
- 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.
Academic & Campus Life
- Arslan Munir, Ph.D., Pioneer in Smart Technologies, Joins FAUThe FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science recently welcomed Arslan Munir, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert, researcher and pioneer in advanced computing and smart technologies.
- 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.
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
- Prestige Window Student-Athletes of the Month Named for NovemberBOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic Athletics has named its Prestige Windows & Doors Student-Athletes of the Month for November, with men's swimming and diving's Andrew Billitto and Bernice Chau from the spirit team earning the honors.
- Weekly Radio Show at Duffy's Features Spring CoachesBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, returns on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 12-1 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill Boca Raton, located at 21212 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, Florida 33433.
- 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.
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 Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research CapabilitiesFAU has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
- VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis EncountersAn FAU College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.
- STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite ChallengesAn FAU College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.
- Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020FAU researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.
Student Announcements
- Creative Writing Program Presents Spring 2025 Community Workshop: “Writing Through Metaphor”The Creative Writing Program is happy to announce the Spring 2025 Community Workshop: “Writing through Metaphor,” which begins on Jan. 14, 2025 and will run Tuesday evenings for eight weeks. This class will take place on the Boca Raton Campus.… Read more ›
- New Graduate Certificate in Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies Graduate Certificate(Minimum of 12 credits required) Program coordinator:Stacey Balkan, Associate Professor, English & Environmental Humanities The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies introduces students to the intersecting fields of Environmental and Climate Science, Environmental Humanities (inclusive of Literature, Languages, and Linguistics) and Environmental… Read more ›
- Help us Fill the Burrow!Attention Florida Atlantic students, faculty, and staff: Help us FILL THE BURROW by donating non-perishable foods, clothing, and new toiletries at various locations around campus! These donations from our generous Florida Atlantic community will benefit students in need throughout the… Read more ›
- Come PlAI With Us at the Faculty PlAIgroundCOME PLAI WITH US AT THE FACULTY PLAIGROUND!Friday, November 15th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Friday, December 6th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us twice a month for AI exploration in the PLAIGROUND at the Center for Online and Continuing Education. No expertise necessary.… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- 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!
- Pumpkin PalozzaPumpkin Palooza is back! Join us for some pumpkin painting and halloween candy. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
University Press
- A new era in Paradise: FAU’s new football head coach Zach Kittley at his inaugural press conference“Welcome to paradise, Coach Kittley.” Those were the five words FAU football’s newest head coach, Zach Kittley, kept hearing after the university announced his new role on Dec. 3. On Dec. 6, at his inaugural press conference at the Schmidt Complex Owls Perch, a teary-eyed Kittley spoke in front of his family, former FAU players,...
- FAU’s safety net for homeless and former foster care youth studentsOf over 30,000 students at Florida Atlantic University, there are 53 homeless and 125 former foster youth students this fall, according to university records. FAU provides a “safety net” of advocacy resources for all students but can be invaluable for this demographic, who have been dealt a challenging stack of cards. Verified homeless or former...
- The Sharks swim to paradise: FAU entrepreneurs pitch to ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ judgesOn Wednesday, Florida Atlantic University welcomed three of the judges from ABC’s hit TV show, “Shark Tank.” Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John and Robert Herjavec hit the stage at FAU’s Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium for the first-ever recreation of the show, known as the “CrocTank.” Similar to the show, the Croc Tank allowed...
- Women’s Basketball: The Lady Owls ‘feast’ on success after an eventful Thanksgiving ClassicFlorida Atlantic (5-3) returned to paradise to host their annual Thanksgiving Classic from Nov.29 to Dec.1. They welcomed the Manhattan Jaspers (5-2) and Austin Peay Governors (3-4) to the Elly. The three-day event didn’t have a trophy to be won, but each team played for an opportunity to better themselves for future games to come. ...
Staff Announcements
- Creative Writing Program Presents Spring 2025 Community Workshop: “Writing Through Metaphor”The Creative Writing Program is happy to announce the Spring 2025 Community Workshop: “Writing through Metaphor,” which begins on Jan. 14, 2025 and will run Tuesday evenings for eight weeks. This class will take place on the Boca Raton Campus.… Read more ›
- New Graduate Certificate in Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies Graduate Certificate(Minimum of 12 credits required) Program coordinator:Stacey Balkan, Associate Professor, English & Environmental Humanities The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies introduces students to the intersecting fields of Environmental and Climate Science, Environmental Humanities (inclusive of Literature, Languages, and Linguistics) and Environmental… Read more ›
- Help us Fill the Burrow!Attention Florida Atlantic students, faculty, and staff: Help us FILL THE BURROW by donating non-perishable foods, clothing, and new toiletries at various locations around campus! These donations from our generous Florida Atlantic community will benefit students in need throughout the… Read more ›
- Come PlAI With Us at the Faculty PlAIgroundCOME PLAI WITH US AT THE FACULTY PLAIGROUND!Friday, November 15th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Friday, December 6th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us twice a month for AI exploration in the PLAIGROUND at the Center for Online and Continuing Education. No expertise necessary.… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [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 ›
- [Resolved] Service outages reported for Microsoft 365Microsoft is currently experiencing issues worldwide. This affects Outlook and Teams apps, among others. Microsoft is working on the issue and will post updates when available.
- [Resolved] Issues Affecting Canvas Login AttemptsThis issue has been resolved as per Instructure’s status page. Users are currently experiencing errors when attempting to log into Canvas. This has been reported and is being investigated. If you experience issues, please try to sign in later. We… Read more ›
- 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 ›
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.