Breaking Barriers: FIRST-GENS IN TECH 2021

Wednesday, November 3rd 2021, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

HubSpot’s FIRST-GENS IN TECH event returns for its sixth edition, delivering an experience for first-generation individuals interested in learning more about what it really means to work in tech.

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/871822

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2021 Women’s Fall Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Forum (VIRTUAL)

Wednesday, October 27th 2021, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hosted by Bank of America Campus Women’s Leadership Forum. Whether you are in the early stages of exploring opportunities or you have decided on a potential career path, the Bank of America Women’s Fall Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Forum provides sophomores, juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn about the financial services industry, internship, and full-time programs through interactive sessions.

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/866833

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FAU Get Hired! (VIRTUAL)

The FAU Get Hired event will be held on Thursday, October 28th from 4-5pm. The goal for this event is to connect employers who are currently hiring for full-time, part-time or internship opportunities with our FAU top talent virtually! We will have four employers in attendance which will be shared closer to the event date. Each employer will give a 10 minutes presentation on their company, culture, and career opportunities. After each employer has shared, we will open the floor to students for a Question and Answer session.

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/841412

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Intro to Micro-Internships @ FAU Career Center

Thursday, October 28th 2021, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Did you know the FAU Career Center has a new tool (Parker Dewey) for you to gain professional experience while making some side money on the side? Learn more about micro-internships – paid, project-based opportunities ranging from 10-40 hours. Students and recent graduates from all majors can execute professional assignments to build and demonstrate skills while exploring a variety of career paths. International students on CPT/OPT can engage in micro-internships.”

(Boca Raton Campus, SU Building, Room 220)

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/841678

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SG’s Burrow 2.0

Join us for a night filled with singing, laughter, free food, prizes, AND games! 🎤🍔🕹 Boca Raton Student Government is hosting a night you won’t forget: 🦉Burrow 2.0🦉 The Burrow Bar & Grille, previously located where the eSports Arena is now, was a hot spot for food, fun, and more. We would like to bring those feel-good vibes back to you! Join the Throwback Thursday fun on October 21st from 7pm – 10pm in the Union. It’s a brand-new experience for some and a sense of nostalgia for others! Go OWLS! 💙🦉❤️

learn More: SG’s Burrow 2.0

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Roadmap to a Traditional MBA Program

This program has dual functions as it provides undergrads with information about our graduate degrees and provides the current student with insight about how to leverage their degree in the workforce.

 

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Faculty & Staff Lunch & Learn with Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse

The Owls Alliance Against Sexual Assault invites Faculty and Staff to join us for a professional lunch and learn with our local partners from Aid for Victims of Domestic Abuse. Learn how to better identify warning signs of violent relationships, engage and intervene within the scope of your professional role, and the supportive resources available to survivors in our community.

Friday, October 8th at noon: https://tinyurl.com/AVDA-LL-21

 

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Suicide Prevention Speaker

World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th, FAU is having a guest speaker in the Boca Raton Student Union on Sep 10 from 12:30 – 2pm. Stop by to hear a dynamic and powerful speaker Cyrus Ausar, He is the youngest recipient of the United Way’s Emerging Philanthropy Award and the Daymond Mumford Humanitarian Award.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of death on college campuses. It is vital that students know they’re resources and warning signs to potentially save a life. To hear more about Suicide Prevention stop by the event on September 10th for more information please contact awinderbaum2018@fau.edu.

 

 

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Owls Alliance Against Sexual Assault: Do you need help?

Do you need help? Are you worried about a friend?

FAU has the support you need. FAU.EDU/REPORT
Reporting options to connect you with the right resources at FAU.

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Emergency Grants Now Available to Summer 2021 Registered Students

Grants will be distributed to summer enrolled students who have faced significant unexpected expenses, such as the loss of employment (either for themselves or their families), reduced income, or food or housing insecurity. Students are invited to apply for this emergency grant by completing an online application that is available here.

We will begin to review these applications and award funds to eligible students during the week of August 9, 2021. This application is available to all students who are enrolled in at least one credit for the summer 2021 semester. Students do not need to be financial aid recipients to be eligible.

Note that funds are limited and may be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Completing the application is not a guarantee of funding. To be eligible for these emergency grants, students must meet the following criteria: Student has faced significant unexpected expenses, such as the loss of employment (either for themselves or their families, reduced income, or food or housing insecurity). Student is registered for at least one credit for the Summer 2021 semester.

For more information, visit https://www.fau.edu/coronavirus/student-aid/.

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