Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification Course

Campus Rec is offering Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification course on campus! This hybrid Desert Mountain Medicine-certified course has online and hands-on training. WFR is the standard level of medical training for professionals exploring and working in remote environments. Register today on Owl Rec, join us March 9–13, and elevate your readiness for any adventure. Spaces are limited—secure your spot before February 7, 2026! We have Student, Member, and Non-Member pricing available.

Learn more here.

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FMSEA 2026 Conference at Harbor Branch

The Florida Marine Science Educators Association (FMSEA) 2026 Conference will be hosted at FAU Harbor Branch from April 23–26. This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise by submitting a concurrent session proposal or a student poster presentation proposal. Join us to network with other environmental educators, explore professional development sessions, and connect with colleagues across the state.

Learn more here.

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Florida Atlantic Entrepreneur Boot Camp is Your Launchpad

Florida Atlantic faculty and staff are invited to join this intensive Entrepreneur Boot Camp to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development alongside students and the campus and community startup ecosystem. Learn how to validate business ideas, build a strong business model, and craft a winning pitch. Participants gain real-world startup skills and mentorship.

Sessions meet five Wednesdays, February 4 – March 4, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in the Schmidt Family Complex, Boca Raton campus.

Questions? Call 561-297-3653 or email innovatefau@fau.edu

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18th Annual Dr. Eric H. Shaw Concerto and Aria Excellence Concert

Join the Florida Atlantic University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Laura Joella, for the 18th Annual Dr. Eric H. Shaw Concerto and Aria Excellence in Performance Winners’ Concert on Thursday, Feb. 12, 7 pm. This inspiring evening showcases the exceptional talent of Florida Atlantic’s most accomplished student soloists, performing concerti and arias that highlight their artistry and technical brilliance. The program opens with Rossini’s Overture to La Gazza Ladra, a lively and dramatic work filled with dazzling orchestral color and theatrical flair. The evening also includes the world premiere performance of an orchestral composition by the winner of the 4th Annual Dr. Eric H. Shaw Excellence in Music Composition Award and a diverse selection of solo works to be announced

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RSVP for Frontiers in Science: Unlocking the Code of Life: A Conversation on the Promises of Biotechnology

Can we “unlock the code” of human health? From the future of brain repair to AI-driven medicine, biotechnology is revolutionizing the way we live. Join leading experts for the next Frontiers in Science panel, Unlocking the Code of Life. Discover how breakthroughs in the lab and industry are translating into real-world solutions for chronic disease, heart care, and nutrition.

RSVP here.

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Theatre Lab Presents “Conversa” – a World Premiere Production

Young Joanna knows all the Jewish prayers – and how they’re really about Jesus. That’s because, many years ago, her mother, who wanted to be a rabbi, converted to evangelicalism through Jews for Jesus. As a result, young Joanna learns all the tricks of Christian missions, eventually becoming a missionary herself. But when something ancient draws her away, to the traditions she never learned and histories she never studied, she finds herself in a tiny village where, centuries ago, her father’s father’s father faced a similar crossroads and made a very different choice.
Running from Feb. 7 – 22

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Teaching With Technology Showcase 2026: Register and Submit Your Proposal

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/.

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Campus Recreation Spring 2026 Group Fitness Schedule

The Campus Recreation Center’s Spring 2026 Group Fitness schedule is now live and classes begin Jan 12th!
All your favorite Group Fitness classes are back, along with these new additions: Reggae Fit, Core Express, and TRX.

Explore the full Spring 2026 schedule on our Instagram @faucampusrec and view all our offerings at owlrec.fau.edu

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Show Your Pride With Custom Gear

The Campus Store now offers customizable, college specific merchandise.

Stop by and get yours today, or click here to order online. Go OWLS!

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

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.

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