Walking on the Wild Side: Sensorimotor Interactions, Technologies and Clinical Studies in Human Gait

Join the Center for SMART Health for this discussion with Dr. Adar Pelah, Research Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, & Center for Complex Systems, Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA, & Professor, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, UK. April 24th, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Engineering East Conference Room 405 or on Zoom. 

Learn more here.

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Arbor Day Celebration and Native Plant Sale

Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m., Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter. Join Florida Atlantic University for a special Arbor Day Celebration honoring America 250. Featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jon Moore, Professor of Biology, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College; a native plant sale; and tours of the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum. Proceeds from the plant sale benefit ongoing arboretum initiatives.

Register here.

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April is Autism Acceptance Month

Join Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) as we celebrate inclusion, empowerment, and the incredible talents of our community through a full lineup of events and resources!

Highlights include:

  • April 1-30: Art & Autism Expo Exhibit at the City of Boynton Beach Cultural Center – come view amazing artwork created by autistic artists all month long! 🎨
  • April 6: Gallery Opening Reception at Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center (5-7 PM) – don’t miss this special kickoff!
  • April 2: Lived Experience Speakers – Mandy Pinckley & Christian Durante
  • Workshops like The Basics of Planning Adulthood (multiple dates), The ABCs of ABA Services (April 21), Little Owls Early Intervention sessions, and more for parents, educators, and individuals.
  • Fun community events: Paint N’ Sip (April 28), Sensory Bag Making (April 23), Special Olympics collaborations, and resource fairs!

Whether you’re a parent, educator, self-advocate, or ally – there’s something for everyone to learn, connect, and celebrate acceptance.

Check the full schedule in the image or visit www.autism.fau.edu for details, registration, and more.

Let’s spread acceptance and support together!

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Annual Employee Service Awards

President Adam Hasner invites you to join us for the Annual Employee Service Awards Ceremony

April 16, 2026  
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
The Owls Perch
Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence
Boca Raton campus

Honoring team members who have reached 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50-year service milestones in 2025.
A reception hosted by President Hasner and First Lady Jillian Hasner will immediately follow the ceremony in the Hyundai Deck.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Spring 2026 CPR Classes Now Open

Need to get certified? Join Outdoor Recreation’s Experiential Education team to complete your Adult CPR/AED certification course. The American Red Cross course will be offered at the Fitness & Recreation Center. Various training dates are open now through April 23.

Visit OwlRec.FAU.edu for all dates and times. Space is limited! Reserve your spot today.

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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.

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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.

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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:
  • 50 first-generation college students who will be seated at tables according to their major. 
  • Employers from the following organizations: ADT, EY, Northwestern Mutual, Enterprise Mobility, Carnival Cruise Line, Bio Stem, Tropical Shipping, WFLX-Fox TV,  JP Morgan Chase, Whiting Turner, and Cinch Home Services
Please RSVP to secure your spot at this exciting luncheon and networking opportunity! Spots will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
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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.

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