Annual Employee Service Awards

Posted on April 1, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

President Adam Hasner invites you to join us for the Annual Employee Service Awards Ceremony

April 16, 2026  
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
The Owls Perch
Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence
Boca Raton campus

Honoring team members who have reached 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50-year service milestones in 2025.
A reception hosted by President Hasner and First Lady Jillian Hasner will immediately follow the ceremony in the Hyundai Deck.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Posted in Faculty Announcements, Staff Announcements

April is Autism Acceptance Month

Posted on April 1, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

Join Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) as we celebrate inclusion, empowerment, and the incredible talents of our community through a full lineup of events and resources!

Highlights include:

  • April 1-30: Art & Autism Expo Exhibit at the City of Boynton Beach Cultural Center – come view amazing artwork created by autistic artists all month long! 🎨
  • April 6: Gallery Opening Reception at Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center (5-7 PM) – don’t miss this special kickoff!
  • April 2: Lived Experience Speakers – Mandy Pinckley & Christian Durante
  • Workshops like The Basics of Planning Adulthood (multiple dates), The ABCs of ABA Services (April 21), Little Owls Early Intervention sessions, and more for parents, educators, and individuals.
  • Fun community events: Paint N’ Sip (April 28), Sensory Bag Making (April 23), Special Olympics collaborations, and resource fairs!

Whether you’re a parent, educator, self-advocate, or ally – there’s something for everyone to learn, connect, and celebrate acceptance.

Check the full schedule in the image or visit www.autism.fau.edu for details, registration, and more.

Let’s spread acceptance and support together!

Posted in Staff Announcements

Outdoor Pilates for Faculty and Staff

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 1:46 pm by bbixler

Guaranteed to make your muscles TREMBLE!
Step outside and join fellow Faculty & Staff for a rejuvenating Pilates session sponsored by Tremble.
This gentle yet effective workout will help you release tension, build strength, and find your balance—both physically and mentally.

  • 25 spots available
  • RSVP on Owl Central to save your spot
  • Please bring your own mat

📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
🕒 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Boca Raton Campus – Lawn in front of the Kenneth R. Williams Administration Building

See you on the mat! ✨

Posted in Faculty Announcements, Staff Announcements

Faculty, Staff, and Students: Join the 2026 Nursing Scholarship Showcase

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, in partnership with Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, invites the Florida Atlantic community to the 2026 Nursing Scholarship Showcase on Thursday, April 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. This event celebrates scholarly research and evidence-based practice projects, with abstract submissions open to all Florida Atlantic students. Contact Dr. Armial Suriaga at asuriaga2016@health.fau.edu to learn more about the submission process. 
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, support student scholarship, and engage with innovative work shaping the future of healthcare.

Learn more here.

Posted in Faculty Announcements, Staff Announcements, Student Announcements

Spring 2026 CPR Classes Now Open

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

Need to get certified? Join Outdoor Recreation’s Experiential Education team to complete your Adult CPR/AED certification course. The American Red Cross course will be offered at the Fitness & Recreation Center. Various training dates are open now through April 23.

Visit OwlRec.FAU.edu for all dates and times. Space is limited! Reserve your spot today.

Posted in Staff Announcements

Automatic Identification, Classification and Tracking Deforming and Moving Cells and Proteins

Posted on March 26, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

The Center for SMART Health will host Dr. He Li, Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia, for a virtual discussion on April 8th, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Zoom link here

Posted in Faculty Announcements, Staff Announcements, Student Announcements

Art and Autism 2026: Gallery Opening

Posted on March 23, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

Join us for the Art & Autism Expo 2026 — a vibrant celebration of neurodiverse talent during Autism Acceptance Month in April!

The month-long exhibit will be on display at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center, with a special Gallery Opening Reception you won’t want to miss: 📅 April 6, 2026 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center 125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Live music, snacks, community vibes, and the chance to meet the artists and support their creativity! 🌟

Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, creativity, and the brilliant voices of our community. Everyone is welcome!

Posted in Staff Announcements

SEED Funding Opportunity

Posted on February 9, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

The Colleges of Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing, Medicine, and Social Work & Criminal Justice, through their collaborative Center for SMART Health, are delighted to announce the third SEED Funding initiative open to the entire Florida Atlantic faculty research community.

This initiative focuses on health and in particular, the following areas: (1) cancer, (2) neurodegenerative diseases, (3) social and behavioral health with a focus on substance abuse and addiction, (4) applications of artificial intelligence and data science, (5) leveraging the TriNetX database for clinical and translational research, and (6) strategies for data collection and the development of clean, high-quality analytics pipelines.

Learn more here.

Posted in Faculty Announcements, Staff Announcements, Student Announcements

Teaching With Technology Showcase 2026: Register and Submit Your Proposal

Posted on January 15, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

Join your colleagues on March 23, 2026, for the Teaching with Technology Showcase, a one-day, in-person event focused on Transforming Education with Artificial Intelligence.

Sessions will be faculty-led and proposal-driven, with hands-on workshops, live demos, and a catered lunch. Content will be organized around the following focus areas:

  • AI-Powered Teaching & Course Design
  • Assessment & Academic Integrity in the AI Era
  • AI for Research, Scholarship, & Creative Practice
  • AI in Action (workshops, demos, classroom use cases)

The event features a keynote by Dr. Randal Schober of Point Loma Nazarene University, sharing practical, research-based strategies through the Bloom-AI Framework.

Faculty are invited to attend or submit a proposal to share real-world AI teaching practices.

Schmidt Family Complex | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Proposal deadline: February 6, 2026

Registration is now open.
Learn more or submit a proposal at https://www.fau.edu/twts/.

Posted in Faculty Announcements

Florida Atlantic Launches Inaugural Local Government and Non-Profit Internship Program (Civic Owls)

Posted on December 1, 2025 at 8:30 am by bbixler

Florida Atlantic University is launching an exciting new paid internship program that allows juniors and seniors who have completed a minimum of 60 credits in all majors to gain experience in local government agencies and non-profit organizations. The Civic Owls internship program, funded by the President’s Office, will kick off in Spring 2026 and will be offered every Fall and Spring semester thereafter.

Posted in Faculty Announcements, Staff Announcements, Student Announcements