Meet fellow researchers and scholars who have an interest in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias on March 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Grand Palm Room, Student Union.
Learn more here.
Research Connections: Meet Fellow Researchers
Chill and Chat: A Faculty & Staff Wellness Event at CAPS
Wellbeing in Paradise: Refresh, Relax, and Reconnect
Faculty and staff are invited to join CAPS for a special wellness event designed just for you.
Stop by to enjoy light refreshments, relax in massage chairs, play board games or ping-pong, explore your creativity at the Art Corner, and participate in a mindful meditation session. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour select therapy rooms and connect with CAPS therapists to learn more about the supportive environment available to students.
RSVP in Owl Central
📅 March 11
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Boca Raton Campus
Student Services Building (SSB #8), Room 226
(Second floor above the Breezeway Food Court)
We hope you’ll stop by to unwind and get to know the CAPS team!
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OCR9 Spring Semester Lunch ~N~ Learn Webinar Series
OCR9 will host its second Lunch and Learn Webinar. The webinar will focus on ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance. Visit OCR9 for the Webinar Link.
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Webinar: ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance (What University Community Members Need to Know) | 12:00 P.M. | 1:00 P.M. | Online: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/81894051714?pwd=jFbHF5x8ylKDJRmVdpw1Eb62WjFfj9.1 Meeting ID: 818 9405 1714 Passcode: 6ZYirA |
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Launch of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Competition 2027-2028
The Fulbright Scholar Program’s 2027-2028 competition launches in February! IIE has 385+ awards for U.S. citizens to support teaching, research, and professional projects.
Reach out to globalservices@fau.edu if you are interested in learning more.
Apply here.
Art of Science Gallery Opening Night
From under the sea to outer space, discover science like you’ve never seen it before at the 7th Annual Art of Science gallery opening from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at the Ritter Art Gallery, Boca Raton campus.
Register here.
SEED Funding Opportunity
The Colleges of Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing, Medicine, and Social Work & Criminal Justice, through their collaborative Center for SMART Health, are delighted to announce the third SEED Funding initiative open to the entire Florida Atlantic faculty research community.
This initiative focuses on health and in particular, the following areas: (1) cancer, (2) neurodegenerative diseases, (3) social and behavioral health with a focus on substance abuse and addiction, (4) applications of artificial intelligence and data science, (5) leveraging the TriNetX database for clinical and translational research, and (6) strategies for data collection and the development of clean, high-quality analytics pipelines.
Learn more here.
Florida Atlantic Launches Inaugural Local Government and Non-Profit Internship Program (Civic Owls)
Florida Atlantic University is launching an exciting new paid internship program that allows juniors and seniors who have completed a minimum of 60 credits in all majors to gain experience in local government agencies and non-profit organizations. The Civic Owls internship program, funded by the President’s Office, will kick off in Spring 2026 and will be offered every Fall and Spring semester thereafter.
We Want Your Input! FAU Health & Wellness Interest Survey
Dear Faculty and Staff,
We’d love your input as we plan the upcoming year’s health and wellness initiatives for our campus community! Your feedback will help us design events, activities, and resources that best support the well-being of our faculty and staff.
Please take a moment to complete our short Health & Wellness Interest Survey by clicking the link below:
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLSEBlZezHrUo5vOB0BPgZ09yc-W-l9oCaALduD43NyzJGzw/viewform?usp=dialog
Your responses will be kept anonymous, and the survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your voice matters — thank you for helping us create meaningful wellness opportunities for our FAU community!
Sincerely,
Florida Atlantic University Health & Wellness Committee Division of Student Affairs
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First Generation Week is Here!
| Fresh Friday Date & Time: November 7th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Campus Rec Pool Description: Fresh Friday will kick off first-generation student week. During the First-Gen Fresh Friday we will connect first-gen students with health and wellness services offered at Florida Atlantic. The following campus partners will be providing activities and prizes for first-gen students: Student Health Services, Owls Care Health Promotion, and CAPs. In addition, the First-Gen office will be providing food, swag, and a DJ. First-Gen Alumni Tailgate Saturday, November 8th from 11:30am – 2:30pm Location: Alumni Center November 8th is first-generation student day! To celebrate we are hosting a first-gen alumni tailgate. This event is sponsored by Alumni & Community Engagement and the First-Generation Student Success office. Unlocking Personal Financial Power for Impactful Leadership Monday, November 10th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Zoom (https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/86747161929?pwd=TK05ftyCadxrVAJdy26pHjSBT4NuVP.1) Description: This is our first virtual event for first-generation week. Three winners will receive $100 bookstore vouchers. The financial aid office will be providing a virtual session that connects financial wellness directly to leadership development, showing how strong money habits build confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking — all essential leadership traits. First-Gen Student Affairs Spotlight Tuesday, November 11th Follow us on Instagram @faufirstgen to see all of the first-generation college graduates within the student affairs division that support our current first-gen owls! Smart Money Jeopardy Wednesday, November 12th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Student Union, Grand Palm 1 & 3 Description: This event is sponsored by the First-Generation Student Success Office in partnership with Financial Aid. Students will learn best practices in financial management while participating in a jeopardy game where they can win fun prizes. Plates, Protocol, and Power: The Nuances of Networking Friday, November 14th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Live Oak A & B Description: Please join us for a special luncheon designed to connect students with local employers while learning the art of professional dining and conversation. This event will feature Business Conversation & Collaboration Specialist Mimi Meister, who will help participants develop positive first impressions and navigate introductions and discussions with local employers. Students will be seated with employers and encouraged to practice networking to build meaningful professional connections all in a relaxed dining setting. Who will be there:
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The Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit
The Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The event organizers would like to display photos on the screens in the Student Union during the summit.
Posted in Staff Announcements