The Owls Alliance Against Sexual Assault presents assisting students with disabilities who experience trauma.
For Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students only
For more information contact Victim Services via email charrina@fau.edu,
The Accounting Career and Internship Fair is occurring on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Recreation & Fitness Center on the Boca Raton campus. Representatives from industry-leading accounting firms and organizations will be in attendance to share with students various opportunities in accounting and accounting-related positions. Business attire is required and students are encouraged to RSVP ahead of time in Handshake. Click here to register.
The FAU Student Health Services Dental Clinic is proud to offer our convenient and cost-effective services to FAU students, faculty and staff in its Boca Raton campus location. The Dental Clinic is in network with a number of dental insurances, including all FAU employee dental plans.
We would like to invite all students, faculty and staff to join us for an open house of our facility on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from noon – 2:00pm. The open house will give you an opportunity to tour our dental suite, meet our dedicated dental staff and enjoy some light refreshments.
FAU Student Health Services Dental Clinic is located on the second level of the Breezeway above Starbucks.
The Wilkes Honors College, sponsored by the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative, will host a screening of the film, “U-Turn” by film producer and director, Luis Argueta. The documentary tells the story of a group of Guatemalan immigrant women and children, who bravely spoke out about abuses they suffered at an agricultural plant. “U-Turn” is an educational, awareness and advocacy tool about the reality of migration, and the rights of migrants. To learn more, click here.
Florida Atlantic University is a community that is both local and national reaching. With recent deaths by survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Sandy Hook, the community of FAU has experienced a hard-hitting impact. the news of these deaths may trigger strong reactions or memories that may be affecting you now. If this is the case for you, please take care of the basics for yourself or those around you and practice self-care more than usual. Be sure to prioritize your mental health right now.
If things seem more difficult than usual, reach out for help. FAU Counseling and Psychological Services will be offering a drop-in support group Wednesday, March 27 from 2 – 3 p.m. for anyone within FAU who might want to come together, discuss concerns, or get support. Walk-in crisis visits are available during our regular business hours, as well as, telephone crisis counseling available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling us at 561-297-3540.
Beach Run Alert! Join FAU as we race along Juno Beach on Saturday, Feb. 23 to help Take Stock in Children Palm Beach provide college scholarships for low-income students in PBC! You even get a medal!
Register, donate to the Florida Atlantic University team and find event details here: www.StridesforEducationPBC.ORG. Florida Atlantic University is a proud partner of Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County.
For more information contact Devin Herrera, Assistant Director, Campus Life-Northern Campuses at djherrera@fau.edu.
During the week of April 1 – 5, FAU will be recognizing “It’s On Us” week in our annual series of campaigns and events against sexual violence. Please join us as we promote this year’s call to action “I Ask” through a giant pillow case display. Departments and student organization are invited to a pillow case to endorse the theme.
Pillow cases must be standard size (20×30 inches), oriented horizontally in a “flag” direction, and include the following messages: I ask, 2019, your department’s name. Completed pillow cases can be dropped off at the Women & Gender Resource Center (SS-224A) or Victim Services (Library, 156). Deadline for drop off is March 22, 2019.
Need a pillow case? Pick up one at the Owls Care Health Promotion office (SS-222) or email Sarah Deatherage-Rauzin (sdeatherage@health.fau.edu) to arrange a delivery.
The FAU Americas Initiative presents a series of public programs on Visualizing Decolonization. All events are free to faculty and staff. Jan. 14, 4 p.m. Women’s Writings, The Economy and Social Justice; Jan. 19, 1 p.m. Visualizing Decolonization – panel featuring activist Bree Newsome; Jan. 26, 10 a.m. Academic Symposium. Click here to learn more.
The 4 th Annual Women’s Leadership Institute, taking place on March 15, 2019, strives to raise awareness on issues women face in leadership and to provide opportunities for students. The theme for this year’s conference is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence.” The major topics include “Women Impacting Change,” “Know Your Worth,” and “Career Women.” Proposal submissions for programs, vendors, and posters will be accepted until January 4 th , 2019. If you are interested in submitting a proposal please fill out the appropriate form below.
Please be advised that FAU recently updated five University policies in the areas of:
Waiver of Tuition and Fees: A new policy that consolidates waivers being offered throughout the University.
Religious Accommodations for Employees: A new policy addressing religious accommodations for employees.
Cloud Service Providers: A new policy delineating the requirements for cloud service providers.
Social Media: Amendments to an existing policy updating outdated references and positions.
Acceptable Use of Technology Resources: Amendments to an existing policy clarifying that the limitations on auto-texting without approval are for marketing and recruitment.
Click here to read more.