Free Wellness Sessions at College of Nursing

Did you know that the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Initiative for Intentional Health is offering FREE weekly wellness sessions on many Healing Modalities and Mindfulness Tools to Florida Atlantic’s faculty, staff & students? The sessions cover a variety of topics in Meditation, Breathwork, EFT Tapping, Yoga, Energy Healing, Manifestation Techniques, Sound Therapy, Journaling, Chakra Balancing, and much more. All you have to do is sign up, show up, and enjoy the wealth of information, peace, and relaxation shared in these sessions. For more information, email Dr. Miriam Ismail at mjoueidi@health.fau.edu. Sessions are virtual and held Tuesday to Friday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Learn More: nursing.fau.edu/about/news-and-events

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Free Gentle Yoga at College of Nursing

Join a free Gentle Yoga Class every Tuesday this April at noon at the College of Nursing. Geared specifically for those new to yoga or interested in gentle practice, the classes incorporate simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower-paced movements focusing on alignments, strength, and balance. The classes are held in person in Room 115, College of Nursing Building, and on Zoom. No experience is required. For more information, email Dr. Miriam Ismail at mjoueidi@health.fau.edu.

Learn More: /nursing.fau.edu/about/news-and-events

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Library Wayzgoose Festival at Jaffe Center for Book Arts

Join us for live music, doughnuts, print shop fun, a big Makers Marketplace, a vintage photo booth, and much more! Jaffe Center for Book Arts is hosting Sixth Annual Library Wayzgoose Festival on Sunday, August 27, from 12 to 6 p.m. The event is free, with registration strongly encouraged. Free parking is provided (Garage 1, top floor). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-wayzgoose-festival-at-jaffe-center-for-book-arts-tickets-675536025437

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Career Center Commons

Drop-in Career Coaching now available at the S.E. Wimberly Library lobby

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

No appointment necessary, meet with a Career Coach for document reviews (i.e. resumes, cover letters, personal statements), practice interview questions, job/internship search questions, LinkedIn and Handshake profile reviews, and career planning.

For more information, contact career@fau.edu or 561-297-3533.

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Upcoming Career Center Events

FAU Technology & Engineering Career Fair

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Attend FAU’s Technology and Engineering Career Fair and explore internship and full-time job opportunities both locally and nationally. Students from all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. The Technology and Engineering Career Fair attracts companies from various industries including healthcare, communication, government, business, non-profit, science, technology, and more! Register today!

Women in Law Enforcement Panel

Wednesday, March 1, Noon – 1 p.m.
Women in law enforcement made up about 12.8% of all state, municipal, and county police officers in 2021. In this panel discussion, you will hear from three influential female local and federal law enforcement agents to learn how they navigated the criminal justice system and are making a positive impact on their communities. Register on Handshake

Job Shadow Orientation

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
FAU’s Job Shadow Program is a program designed for students to get a “First Look” into an organization, to see what a day in the life of a possible future career looks like. Students can participate in an on-site job shadowing program (half a day or one day), a virtual job shadowing program (one to 2-hour event), and an on-site or virtual externship (up to a week-long program). Register on Handshake

View more Career Center events: fau.edu/career/feature/careerfairs

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Weekly Robotics Meetup at the Wimberly Library’ Sandbox

All robotics enthusiasts are welcome to join the weekly Robotics Meetups at the Rubin & Cindy Gruber Sandbox! Hosted in collaboration with Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Lab, the meetups present a unique opportunity for students to share their knowledge, learn to use AI with Robots and Embedded Systems, and join the discourse on robotics and their future. The Sandbox utilizes OpenLab so the students can use the robotics learning resources or participate in projects and discussion groups. The meetups include Robot Operating System (ROS 1 & 2) discussion groups for beginners and advanced ROS developers. For additional information, email mtrask2018@fau.edu.

Every Monday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Location: Rubin & Cindy Gruber Sandbox, located on the first floor of the east wing of the SE Wimberly Library | Learn More: library.fau.edu/weekly-robotics-meetup

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MONEY ON YOUR MIND? – Financial Wellness Workshop Series

Did you know that you have a money personality? In this workshop, discover how your money personality influences how you manage your finances. Learn great tips on how to develop a healthy and successful financial future!

Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. | Location: Zoom | Register: bit.ly/3Bw2u1R

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Women’s Basketball

UTSA Roadrunners VS Florida Atlantic: This Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 PM *First 50 fans get FREE popcorn!*

UTEP Miners VS Florida Atlantic: This Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4 PM *Early Bird Special*

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Former First Lady Laura Bush at FAU

Former first lady Laura Bush and her daughter Barbara Pierce Bush will be in conversation with Presidential Historian Timothy Naftali on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 4 pm in the Kaye Auditorium.

Tickets are free for students. Register now at FAUEVENTS.COM

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2023 Faculty & Staff Diversity Symposium

This annual day-long interactive symposium provides faculty and staff an opportunity for a robust dialogue and intuitive reflection around current topics focused on enhancing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive campus community. Participants are asked to register at: https://tinyurl.com/FAUDivSymposium2023. Registration is open to FAU faculty, staff, and graduate students. For more information, please email ideas@fau.edu

Date: Monday, January 30, 2023
Location: Student Union, Boca Raton campus

Registration/Breakfast: 8 a.m.
Opening Remarks: 8:30 a.m.

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