VIP Seed Funding Info Session: Faculty Webinar

FAU’s Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program has opened its 2026–27 Catalytic Seed Funding Call for Proposals. Full-time faculty from all colleges are invited to apply for up to $46,500 in one-time funding to launch cross‑college, student‑centered research teams, prioritizing early research engagement and integration of AI and data science. Proposals are due May 29, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on April 28.

Learn more at fau.edu/vip.

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Walking on the Wild Side: Sensorimotor Interactions, Technologies and Clinical Studies in Human Gait

Join the Center for SMART Health for this discussion with Dr. Adar Pelah, Research Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, & Center for Complex Systems, Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA, & Professor, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, UK. April 24th, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Engineering East Conference Room 405 or on Zoom. 

Learn more here.

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Arbor Day Celebration and Native Plant Sale

Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m., Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter. Join Florida Atlantic University for a special Arbor Day Celebration honoring America 250. Featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jon Moore, Professor of Biology, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College; a native plant sale; and tours of the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum. Proceeds from the plant sale benefit ongoing arboretum initiatives.

Register here.

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Annual Employee Service Awards

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!

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April is Autism Acceptance Month

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!

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