September 9, at 03:30 p.m. Click here to learn more.
FAU Research Cafe
Join us for two informal, 10-minute introductions and presentations by research faculty or graduate students.
– Learn about opportunities to collaborate with them
– Network with other researchers
– Find out about other happenings across campus
Speakers:
Heather Howard, Ph.D., Healing Mothers with Trauma and Lucia Carvelli, Ph.D., Drug Effects Across Generations
With the FAU Libraries’ facilities remaining closed until further notice, all items currently borrowed have an extended due date of May 30, 2020. Should you have any questions about items you have checked out, please contact lycirc@fau.edu or 561-297-6911.
Even though our buildings are closed, library staff is still available for assistance. Please click here for faculty resources and don’t forget Lib2Go, our listing of remote services and resources.
The Accounting Career and Internship Fair is occurring on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Recreation & Fitness Center on the Boca Raton campus. Representatives from industry-leading accounting firms and organizations will be in attendance to share with students various opportunities in accounting and accounting-related positions. Business attire is required and students are encouraged to RSVP ahead of time in Handshake. Click here to register.
The Wilkes Honors College, sponsored by the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative, will host a screening of the film, “U-Turn” by film producer and director, Luis Argueta. The documentary tells the story of a group of Guatemalan immigrant women and children, who bravely spoke out about abuses they suffered at an agricultural plant. “U-Turn” is an educational, awareness and advocacy tool about the reality of migration, and the rights of migrants. To learn more, click here.
The FAU Americas Initiative presents a series of public programs on Visualizing Decolonization. All events are free to faculty and staff. Jan. 14, 4 p.m. Women’s Writings, The Economy and Social Justice; Jan. 19, 1 p.m. Visualizing Decolonization – panel featuring activist Bree Newsome; Jan. 26, 10 a.m. Academic Symposium. Click here to learn more.
Please be advised that FAU recently updated five University policies in the areas of:
Waiver of Tuition and Fees: A new policy that consolidates waivers being offered throughout the University.
Religious Accommodations for Employees: A new policy addressing religious accommodations for employees.
Cloud Service Providers: A new policy delineating the requirements for cloud service providers.
Social Media: Amendments to an existing policy updating outdated references and positions.
Acceptable Use of Technology Resources: Amendments to an existing policy clarifying that the limitations on auto-texting without approval are for marketing and recruitment.
Click here to read more.
During October, Theatre Lab will once again welcome some of the nation’s most notable playwrights to share readings of their newest plays followed by a discussion about the work, their process, and the importance new-play development. In addition, on the Monday prior to the reading, playwrights will offer a 90-minute workshop designed to guide participants through the various stages of playwriting. Participants in the Master-Class Series will be encouraged to utilize the series to develop their own short plays. The short plays developed as part of this series will be eligible for submission to Theatre Lab’s New Play Festival – an opportunity for budding and established playwrights to see their work produced onstage at Theatre Lab!
Visit www.fau.edu/artsandletters/theatrelab for more information.
October 15, 12:30 – 2 p.m. – Playwright’s Master Class with Andrea Stolowitz
October 22, 12:30 -2 p.m. – Playwright’s Master Class with Ken Weitzman
October 29, 12:30 – 2 p.m. – Playwright’s Master Class with E.M. Lewis
“What Do National Laboratories Do and Why Should I Care?” lecture by George Malcolm Stocks, Ph.D., Corporate Fellow and Distinguised Research Staff, Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m., Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, BC-71, Room 126, parking in Lot 4. More at www.science.fau.edu.
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie campuses. The events are sponsored by FAU’s Division of Student Affairs. To view a list of events, please click here.