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).
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
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
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.
QEP 20-Minute Information Sessions
| Dear Colleagues: IMPORTANT: QEP 20-Minute Information Sessions Next week Florida Atlantic will undergo our 10-year on-site re-accreditation review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). An integral component of this accreditation review is evaluation of the institution’s Quality Enhancement Plan or QEP. During the visit, reviewers may ask students, faculty, or staff about the QEP titled: Education Reimagined: Engaging Students through Peer-Assisted Learning. It is essential that all members of the community are familiar with the QEP. If you would like to learn more, please join us for one of three 20-minute online QEP information sessions: Tuesday, March 26 3 – 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 11 – 11:20 a.m. Thursday, March 28 10 – 10:20 a.m. For security purposes, register for the session you select by clicking the date/time and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. These sessions will be 10 minutes of information about the QEP, followed by your questions. We hope people throughout the university community are excited about the new plans at FAU to engage and excite students in the learning process through course redesign with the LA model. For additional information, visit www.fau.edu/QEP. For questions or accommodations, email qep@fau.edu. Sincerely, Brittanney Adelmann, Ph.D. Director, Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Jennifer Bebergal, Ed.D. Co-lead, Quality Enhancement (QEP) |
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.