| Fresh Friday Date & Time: November 7th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Campus Rec Pool Description: Fresh Friday will kick off first-generation student week. During the First-Gen Fresh Friday we will connect first-gen students with health and wellness services offered at Florida Atlantic. The following campus partners will be providing activities and prizes for first-gen students: Student Health Services, Owls Care Health Promotion, and CAPs. In addition, the First-Gen office will be providing food, swag, and a DJ. First-Gen Alumni Tailgate Saturday, November 8th from 11:30am – 2:30pm Location: Alumni Center November 8th is first-generation student day! To celebrate we are hosting a first-gen alumni tailgate. This event is sponsored by Alumni & Community Engagement and the First-Generation Student Success office. Unlocking Personal Financial Power for Impactful Leadership Monday, November 10th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Zoom (https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/86747161929?pwd=TK05ftyCadxrVAJdy26pHjSBT4NuVP.1) Description: This is our first virtual event for first-generation week. Three winners will receive $100 bookstore vouchers. The financial aid office will be providing a virtual session that connects financial wellness directly to leadership development, showing how strong money habits build confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking — all essential leadership traits. First-Gen Student Affairs Spotlight Tuesday, November 11th Follow us on Instagram @faufirstgen to see all of the first-generation college graduates within the student affairs division that support our current first-gen owls! Smart Money Jeopardy Wednesday, November 12th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Student Union, Grand Palm 1 & 3 Description: This event is sponsored by the First-Generation Student Success Office in partnership with Financial Aid. Students will learn best practices in financial management while participating in a jeopardy game where they can win fun prizes. Plates, Protocol, and Power: The Nuances of Networking Friday, November 14th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Live Oak A & B Description: Please join us for a special luncheon designed to connect students with local employers while learning the art of professional dining and conversation. This event will feature Business Conversation & Collaboration Specialist Mimi Meister, who will help participants develop positive first impressions and navigate introductions and discussions with local employers. Students will be seated with employers and encouraged to practice networking to build meaningful professional connections all in a relaxed dining setting. Who will be there:
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First Generation Week is Here!
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The Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit
The Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The event organizers would like to display photos on the screens in the Student Union during the summit.
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No-Cost Flu Vaccines for Florida Atlantic Students
It’s flu season! Florida Atlantic Student Health Services makes it easy to get your influenza vaccine by offering no-cost flu vaccines to FAU students at our three campus clinics. To schedule an appointment, please call 561-297-3512, or use our on-line scheduling option at www.fau.edu/shs.
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Faculty/Staff Softball League Registration Open!
Campus Recreation is committed to finding new ways to support our students, faculty, and staff populations. Florida Atlantic Campus Recreation Sport Programs would like to cordially invite you to participate in our new Faculty/Staff Sports League Initiative. This program begins with a Faculty/Staff Softball League during the Summer 2025 season. Registration is free and open to all current Florida Atlantic staff members.
Softball league will consist of a 3-week regular season and a 3-week playoff period. There will be a week-break during the regular season to accommodate summer holidays, and potential reschedule options are available for teams with busy schedules.
The season will begin on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and all games will be played at Henderson Field, next to AD Henderson School. All game equipment will be provided.
Please use the link below to register your team or email imsports@fau.edu with your department name and we can make the team for you.
Intramural Sports Faculty/Staff Softball League
If you have not already, please also complete this short Survey asking how we can better provide programming for our Faculty/Staff. Thank you and please reach out to imsports@fau.edu with any questions.
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Florida Atlantic Night at Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF is excited to host Florida Atlantic University faculty, staff, students and alumni at Chase Stadium on July 12th for College Night.
https://www.gofevo.com/event/FAUNight
Florida Atlantic Faculty and Staff Summer Intramurals Survey
Ready to trade your desk chair for the thrill of the game? We’re making plans for summer intramural sports and want YOU on the team! Take a quick timeout to complete our short survey and tell us which sports you’d be excited to play. Your voice will help us create an epic summer of fun, friendly competition, and campus camaraderie. Let the games begin (soon!)!
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The Last Hoot
Join us for The Last Hoot, the ultimate end-of-semester celebration on April 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Housing Lawn!
- Ferris Wheel thrills
- Surf Simulator vibes
- DJ spinning all the hits
- Food, fun, and endless memories
- and SO much more!
Let’s send off the spring semester in style — you won’t want to miss this!
#SenseOfBelonging
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$$ Need Money to Buy Books? $$
Are you short of funds to buy textbooks?… The SUMMER 2025 Short Term Advance Application from the Office of Student Financial Aid will open on April 21st. The application will be available on the Money Matters tab of MyFAU. Students may borrow up to $750 for purchasing textbooks, other educational expenses, or unanticipated living expenses.
Learn More: https://www.fau.edu/finaid/other/sta/
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Pop-Up Clothes Closet
Monday, February 3, 2025 1:00pm – Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5:00pm
Are you looking for professional clothing? Browse our professional clothing wardrobe and get FREE clothing during our Pop-Up Clothes Closet. Taking place in the Student Union Boca Raton Campus on the following days/times:
Monday, February 3rd, 1 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 4th, 1 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5th, 1 – 5 p.m.
Can’t make it during these times? Our Professional Clothes Closet is always available on a walk-in basis, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Florida Atlantic Career Center on the Boca Raton campus.
Contact information: Melissa Conrad
Location: Student Union Palms Multipurpose Room (First Floor)
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Free Glean Notetaking App
We would like to have the attached promotional documents that have been approved by Dexter over in Branding to be places in MY FAU Announcements, Canvas, Social Media and any possibility for an email blast to all students at FAU.
Free Glean Notetaking App available to all students, faculty and staff, must use the single sign on (SSO) use their FAU email to claim their free account.
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