Users now receive a notification listing messages the FAU mail system has quarantined because there is strong reason to believe are spam or phishing. Options are also provided for releasing or requesting the release of legitimate messages if you want to retain them. These messages originate from no-reply-quarantine@fau.edu. There has been no change to the policies regarding quarantining messages, but the quarantine notification emails now inform you when messages ae placed in the quarantine.
Quarantined Messages Feature in Florida Atlantic Mail
International Travel Registration
A reminder that international travel registration is required for all FAU personnel who are planning future travel. This included those who are recipients of grants or scholarships. If you represent FAU abroad at any capacity, you have to register via workday spend authorization.
Learn more here.
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White Holes: A free public lecture and book signing by Prof. Carlo Rovelli
A rare opportunity to hear from renowned physicist, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Loop Quantum Gravity, Professor Carlo Rovelli. Professor Rovelli guides us in exploring the exotic nature of black holes, their fate and the science behind it.
Thursday, May 9, 7 – 8 p.m. (public lecture) and 8 – 9 p.m. (book signing); Friedberg Auditorium, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Boca Raton campus.
Reserve your spot now here.
Parking Lots 16 and 18 Closed April 29 – August 16
Construction impacting parking lots 16 and 18 is scheduled to start Monday, April 29 and tentatively will be completed Friday, August 16, 2024.
Both lots will be completely closed during construction. Lots 16 and 18 most directly serve the Student Support Service Building (Building #80).
Art and Autism Expo
In honor if Autism Acceptance Month, FAU CARD and the City of Boynton Beach are hosting an expo. Visit the Cultural Center throughout the month of April to view the art created by Florida Atlantic artists.
Learn more here.
Tides and Tasting: An Ocean Science Pairing Event for Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Salvador Deli and Walking Tree Brewery are hosting a fundraiser for Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in honor of undergraduate and graduate students.
Indulge in a culinary journey with five delightful food and beer pairings, each representing one of the Institute’s five priority areas. Mix and Mingle with FAU Harbor Branch faculty, staff and students, all while gaining valuable insight into the work of an oceanographic institute.
This fun and unique event will be complemented by live music from Murphy Dogs, featuring Jim Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director and Tim Moore, Ph.D., research professor.
Tickets include access to all five pairings and a portion of the proceeds will support student sucess at FAU Harbor Branch.
Monday, April 29, 6 – 8 p.m.; Walking Tree Brewery
Get tickets here.
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Unlock Your Fulbright Potential: Join Exclusive IIE Webinars
Florida Atlantic University has been honored as a 2023 Fulbright HSI Leader.
IIE’s engaging webinars guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the upcoming application round.
Hear directly from the Fulbright experts as they share opportunities tailored by region, discipline or program.
Can’t make it to the live session? Catch the recording and slides at your convenience in the Webinar Archive.
The 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Competition will open in February 2024. Reach out to globalservices@fau.edu to get started.
Open Access With APC Discount
To assist faculty and staff with the Article Processing Charges (APC) associated with Open Access, Elsevier has extended a 15% discount on APC charges for Florida Atlantic authors and researchers who publish their articles in an Elsevier journal.
This is made possible through Florida Atlantic’s participation in the State University System Libraries’ ScienceDirect contract. When an author selects Open Access, the discounted price is presented automatically.
Authors are responsible for the remaining balance of the APC payment. The Elsevier APC discount has gone into effect this month (January 2024) and will remain in effect through December 2028.
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Drug Free Campus Notice
Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing a campus environment free from alcohol abuse and the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. FAU has adopted and implemented programs that seek to prevent the illicit use of drugs and alcohol abuse by university community members.
A semesterly notification is distributed to all students, faculty and staff on policies related to alcohol, other drugs, and weapons. It can be found here. This notification contains important and helpful information on the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse, as well as contact information to get help.
For faculty and staff, confidential help or questions regarding this statement, please call the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-865-3200 or visit the Employee Assistance Program website (login ID: Florida Atlantic University, password: EAP).
For students, services are available through Counseling and Psychological Services and can be reached by calling 561-297-CAPS (2277) or go to the Counseling and Psychological website to learn more.
Ocean Science Lecture Series
The Ocean Science Lecture Series provides a forum for the community to learn about FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute’s most recent discoveries, directly from the scientists who made them!
These free lectures are hosted on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and all members of our community are encouraged to attend in person at the Harbor Branch Johnson Marine Education Center Auditorium, or virtually via a livestream. Lectures are also recorded and posted in our online archive.
Learn more here.