News Desk
- 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.
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.
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."
FAU Athletics
- 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.
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
- 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.
Student Announcements
- 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 ›
- 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 ›
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!
University Press
- The Owl Collective: FAU’s flight path to NIL successAs name, image and likeness (NIL) become a growing business within the collegiate sports world, each school does its best to ensure every athlete receives the proper compensation. At Florida Atlantic University, one unique initiative supporting this effort is a group known as The Owl Collective. On July 1, 2021, the NIL ‘era’ went into...
- Music spotlight: Tyler The Creator takes his mask off in “CHROMAKOPIA”From Wolf Haley to Tyler Baudelaire, The Creator has demonstrated his ability to morph his identity into various alter-egos, present in each of his albums. “CHROMAKOPIA” is no different. The Creator quietly posted a snippet on Instagram captioned “1. st chroma.” Fans quickly took to social media to declare this as The Creator’s newest alter-ego....
Staff Announcements
- 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 ›
- 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 ›
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.
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.