Wednesday, Oct 23, 3 – 4 p.m.; Sugar Palm Room, Student Union.
Transfer students are invited to celebrate National Transfer Student Week with free sweets, conversation, and raffle prizes at our Snack & Interact Party.
RSVP here.
National Transfer Student Week
Pumpkin Drop and Physics Carnival
All are invited to watch Department of Physics faculty drop pumpkins off the roof of the SE-43 building to demonstrate common physics principles such as constant acceleration of gravity, terminal velocity, and Newton’s laws.
Friday, Oct. 25, 10:00 a.m.
Learn more here.
SPOT (Student Perception of Teaching) Fall 2024 Second 5 Weeks Term
SPOT is an anonymous and effective tool given at the end of each term to help evaluate the quality of instruction and improve the university’s education standards.
Open Date: Thursday, October 17 at 12:01 a.m.
Close Date: Thursday, October 24 at 11:59 p.m.
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No-Cost Flu Vaccines for Faculty & Staff
Florida Atlantic Student Health Services is excited to continue our annual collaboration with Florida Atlantic Human Resources to offer a no-cost influenza vaccine clinic for current faculty and staff on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Benefits Fair (Boca Student Union, Live Oak Pavilion).
Regular and high-dose vaccines will be available. No appointment is necessary. Please bring your Owl Card and insurance card.
SHS is happy to be able to provide flu vaccines to spouses, partners, or dependents (16+ years of age) of FAU faculty and staff. Spouses, partners, and dependents must provide an ID card for an insurance plan accepted by FAU Student Health Services. See accepted insurances list at https://www.fau.edu/shs/accepted-insurances/. Minor dependents must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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Join FAU’s annual Pumpkin Drop and Physics Carnival
Friday, Oct. 25, 10:00 a.m.: All are invited to watch the Department of Physics faculty drop pumpkins off the roof of the SE-43 building to demonstrate common physics principles such as constant acceleration of gravity, terminal velocity, and Newton’s laws. Learn more at: https://physics.fau.edu/pumpkin-drop/index.php
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment begins Monday, Oct. 14 and ends Friday, Nov. 1. This is your chance to update your health, life, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage without a qualifying event.
For more information, please click here. To make your selections, log in to People First. For assistance, call People First at 866-663-4735 or direct an email to benefits@fau.edu.
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Come PlAI at the Faculty PlAIground
Friday, Oct. 18, 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.
For Oct. 18th register here for in person or online
Boca Raton Campus, come to Building IS-4, Room 208
Davie Campus, come to the Innovation Hub – LA 203
Visit FAU.EDU/AI to find resources, a calendar of events, AI tools and more.
https://www.fau.edu/elearning/_documents/faculty/coce-plaiground-flyer.pdf
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast Hosted by President Volnick
Thursday, Oct. 31, 8:30 – 10 a.m. Administration Building Lobby
Space is limited. RSVP required
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Orientation Leader Recruitment
The countdown is over! Our Orientation Leader (OL) applications are OPEN. The Orientation Leader experience is a rewarding role that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
As an OL, you provide leadership to new students, interact with family members, build relationships with University Faculty and Staff, and are a part of making an impact on incoming classes at FAU, all while developing your leadership skills within a team environment.
If you are interested in becoming an orientation leader (and meet the requirements outlined in the application), please visit https://www.fau.edu/orientation/about/become-an-ol/ for more details and the direct link to apply. Applications will close on October 18 at 11:59 p.m., so make sure to submit yours today. If you have any further questions, please email us at orientme@fau.edu and we will be more than happy to help.
We look forward to seeing your application come in. Go Owls!”
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