To the University Community:

Summer 3 Move-In will take place Thursday, June 24 through Saturday, June 26, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. First Time in College (FTIC) students and families are moving into Heritage Park Towers and returning students to Innovation Village Apartments South.

As a requirement for move-in, students will be tested for COVID-19.  The testing location is in Garage II from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Expect increased traffic in the areas surrounding the residential facilities and testing area during those times.

To accommodate for setup and breakdown, Garage II will close Friday, June 18, at 5 p.m. All cars need to park at other locations until the garage reopens on Tuesday, June 29.

To the FAU community,

Baptist Health will host a community vaccination site in the Live Oak Pavilion of the Student Union on FAU’s Boca Raton campus on Thursday, May 13, and Thursday, May 20, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Vaccinations will be available only for those 16 years of age or older.

Appointments are not required. The first vaccine dose will be administered and recipients will be advised of return dates for the second dose.

All members of the university community are strongly encouraged to Protect Your Owl Family and get vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently amended COVID-19 guidance for the general population. The new guidance both encourages vaccination and offers new parameters for those who have already been vaccinated.

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Following safety protocols and public health recommendations will help limit COVID-19 on our campuses, as well as in our local communities. Stay home if you are sick or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Students and employees need to continue reporting to Student Health Services (561-297-3512, select option 3) if experiencing COVID-19 or flu symptoms, are exposed to COVID-19 (even if out of the area) or test positive for COVID-19.

General questions related to the COVID-19 situation should be directed to FAUCOVID19@fau.edu. All feedback is shared with applicable departments across FAU campuses to ensure adjustments as necessary. Visit the FAU coronavirus website for additional information.

Know your status in just 15 minutes! Join Owls Care in the Schmidt Family Complex (across the street from Campus Recreation) for FREE HIV testing on Tuesdays between 9am and 2pm.

For more information and to make an appointment visit: tinyurl.com/FAUHIVtesting

Black Museum

Monday, February 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.         

Boca Raton campus, Grand Palm

https://tinyurl.com/MP-BSUBlackTie

Presented by SG Multicultural Programming and Black Student Union

Attendees will be able to take observation of a display of historical artifacts that teach the true essence of Black history via a traveling museum with the mission of preserving and educating the masses about Black culture. This is a fun, interactive Black tie event. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be observed.

For more information, contact Arismendis Altagracia (AJ), SG Multicultural Programming, 954-842-9783 | aaltagracia2018@fau.edu.

The Challenges of Identifying as “Mixed Race”

Tuesday, February 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.          

https://tinyurl.com/BeingBiracial

Presented by Black Student Union – Boca Raton

This event will focus on the identity challenges of individuals that identify as mixed race with Black/African American being one of the racialized identities.

For more information, contact Kennedy McKinney, Black Student Union, 904-415-6867 | president.faubsu1970@gmail.com.

The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity

Wednesday, February 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

https://tinyurl.com/BHM-TheBlackFamily

Presented by Center for Inclusion, Diversity Education and Advocacy and Office of Black Student Success and Initiatives

 The Black family has been a topic of study in many disciplines such as history, literature, the visual arts and film studies, sociology, anthropology, and social policy. Join us for an aesthetic dialogue with Assistant Professor Melanie Acosta grounded in the centrality of what the Black family means culturally, historically, politically, socially, and spiritually.

For more information, contact David Bynes, Center for IDEAs, 561-297-3959 | dbynes@fau.edu. 

 Black History Month Keynote Address

Tuesday, February 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

https://tinyurl.com/BHMKeynote

Presented by the Center for Inclusion, Diversity Education, and Advocacy (IDEAs) and Office of Black Student Success and Initiatives

Please join us for the Black History Keynote Address featuring Jamila Lyiscott, a social justice education scholar, nationally renowned speaker, spoken word artist, and educational consultant.

For more information, contact David Bynes, Center for IDEAs, 561-297-3959 | dbynes@fau.edu.

Broward Campuses:

The Hate You Give LGBTQ+ Individuals

Thursday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.    

Davie campus

https://bit.ly/thehateyougivefau                                                   

Meeting ID: 882 9352 5899 Passcode: LssL8y      

Presented by Broward Campus Life

In honor of Black History Month, join us for a panel discussion to discuss the challenges BIPOC LGBTQ+ members have faced and the importance of unity in these communities. Students will engage with wave makers that can change their peers’ and family members’ perspectives. At this event, we wish to honor pioneers of black transgender activism such as Marsha P. Johnson.

For more information, contact Francine Coker, Broward Campus Life, 954-236-1467 | fcoker1@fau.edu.

Jupiter Campus:

Night of Spoken Word and “FreeQuency” Poetry Workshop  

Friday, February 26 from 6-8p.m.       

Jupiter campus, North Rec Field       

Presented by Jupiter Program Board and Jupiter Campus Life

Join us for an evening of spoken word followed by a poetry workshop with Kenyan, immigrant, storyteller, Mwende “FreeQuency” Katwiwa. FreeQuency’s work
interrogates and occupies the in between spaces of gender and geography while
exploring the mundane nuances and stark contradictions of everyday
existence as a Black migrant non-binary humanoid. Register at https://linktr.ee/jupcl

For more information, contact Irene Gatimi, Jupiter Program Board, 913-271-9323 | jupiterpb@gmail.com.

FAU Students, Faculty and Staff,

Today’s second “21 for Spring 2021” email covers topics related to Housing and Residential Education, Dining Services, and Transportation Services.

Housing and Residential Education

Residential students received detailed information regarding spring semester move-in procedures from the Department of Housing and Residential Education via email on Dec. 18.

A COVID-19 PCR test is required to check-in to FAU residence halls. PCR tests are considered the “gold standard” in identifying COVID-19 as the system allows detection of very small quantities of the virus that would not be detected with other tests. All Spring 2021 residential students will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result by January 11 at 9 a.m. The test results submitted must be from a test conducted between Dec. 28, 2020 – Jan. 7, 2021. It is recommended that students have the test no more than three days prior to their move-in date.

If residential students fail to provide a test by the required date, their access to the Recreation and Fitness Center and their residence hall/student apartment will be disabled. These students will then be asked to go to Student Health Services to obtain a COVID-19 test before their access is reactivated.

Move-in began on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and will continue through Saturday. New students will participate in an appointment-based check-in process. This will allow each student and family time to transition to campus with reduced traffic. Students can sign-up for move-in appointments on the housing portal.

Current COVID-19 processes related to face coverings, physical distancing, cleaning/disinfection, guest policy, and shared community spaces will remain in place for Spring 2021. Students are required to follow all University guidelines even if guidelines are different in local cities or counties.

Additional information is available on the residential move-in information web page.

Students interested in employment on campus for Fall 2021 can apply for one of three student positions with the Department of Housing and Residential Education: Resident Assistant, Desk Assistant, or Community Service Officer. Students who are planning to take classes in Summer 2021 can apply for summer housing on the housing portal when the Summer Housing Application opens March 1.

Questions can be directed to Housing and Residential Education at housing@fau.edu or 561-297-2880.

Dining Services

Dining Services hours are available here. All retail locations are take-out only. The Atlantic Dining Hall has limited seating.

FAU dining facilities undergo stringent cleaning and sanitation procedures in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit the Dining Services website for additional information.

Transportation Services

Visit the Parking and Transportation website for detailed information and schedules. Face coverings are required on the FAU-operated shuttle bus and within other official FAU vehicles.

Remember to Protect Your Owl Family. Following safety protocols and public health recommendations will limit COVID-19 on our campuses, as well as locally and across the country.

Students and employees need to continue reporting to Student Health Services (561-297-3512, select option 3) if experiencing COVID-19 or flu symptoms, are exposed to COVID-19 (even if out of the area) or test positive for COVID-19.

General questions related to the COVID-19 situation should be directed to FAUCOVID19@fau.edu. All feedback is shared with applicable departments across FAU campuses to ensure adjustments as necessary. Visit the FAU coronavirus website for additional information.

Science has uncovered the secrets of relationships. Grab a date to join FAU’s relationship expert, Dr. Paul Peluso, as we explore science-based principles for deepening friendship and admiration in this activity-packed virtual relationship retreat. Romantic partners, BFFs, housemates, and family pairs welcome, because healthy relationships are for everyone.

Zoom Registration: tiny.cc/FAURelationshipRetreat

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As we continue to navigate through the challenges of COVID19, this October we ask our FAU community to focus attention and care for those who may find themselves in unsafe environments at home. Help us show support by wearing purple and posting on social media this October 1st using the hashtag #owlbethereforyou.

Caption your image with education about common Warning Signs of Unhealthy Relationships and our 24/7 Victim Services Hotline (561-297-0500). Please remember to tag @fauowlscare so we can share your post!