Please join us for the next FAU Association for Women in Science (AWIS) meeting which will be Monday, February 19, 12 – 1 p.m. at the College of Medicine (BC-71), Room 128 on the first floor. We will have videoconferencing capabilities from this auditorium. If you would like to participate via videoconference, please contact Barbara Locastro at extension 7-0237. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Julie Servoss (jservoss@health.fau.edu) or Dr. Daniela (dpopova@fau.edu) with any questions.
FAU Flags at Half-Staff on Feb. 5 in Memory of Barbara Chapman and Paulina Chiriboga
Barbara Chapman passed away December 24, 2017. She was a long-time FAU employee who served international students for more than 25 years. As the Program Assistant in the Intensive English Institute, she helped countless students from around the world. Barbara was a trusted colleague known for her calm demeanor and quiet confidence, and for her tireless dedication to the students.
Paulina “Pabis” Chiriboga passed away January 23, 2018, at the age of 21. She was planning to graduate from FAU in May and start medical school in the fall. Paulina was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She loved helping people, especially children with autism.
In accordance with University policy, FAU flags are lowered on the first Monday of every month to honor the memory of members of the University community who passed away during the previous month.
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Accounting Career Fair, Jan. 22
The FAU Career Center presents the Accounting Career Fair. FAU students and alumni looking for internship or job opportunities in the accounting industry are encouraged to attend. The fair will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Union, Live Oak Pavilion.
Website: http://www.fau.edu/career/
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Graduate Open House
Interested in pursuing a master’s, doctoral, or specialist degree? Save the date for the Graduate Open House on Thursday, November 2, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Boca Raton campus. For more information and to register, visit: fau.edu/graduate/openhouse.php.
Faculty Curriculum Grants Program Pre-Proposal Deadline: Nov. 6
Due to Hurricane Irma, the application deadline for the Curriculum Grants Program pre-proposal has been extended to November 6, 2017. This program provides seed funding for incorporating research and inquiry practices into the undergraduate curriculum. The program supports revisions to upper and lower division courses. Grants are available for multiple courses in a program, single courses, and even for faculty who want to integrate a single assignment in their course. This program is designed to accommodate all disciplines across the University.
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Upcoming Programs in March
FAU’s Leadership and Professional Development Program has some excellent workshops coming up in April. Topics include creating a culture of student success, mindful academic leadership, budgeting, promotion and tenure, obtaining administrative assignments, and getting organized. To see the full schedule of events or to sign up, please visit http://fau.edu/leadership/.
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FAU to Host Events in Honor of Women’s History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Women’s History Month with a series of events throughout the month of March at its Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Davie campuses. All events are open only to FAU students, faculty and staff unless otherwise noted.
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Women’s Basketball Tailgate
Women’s Basketball – March 2, 2017
Tailgate Party 5 p.m. – FAU Arena Entrance – (Note new covered location on South side of Arena)
Game vs. UAB 7 p.m – FAU Arena
Faculty and staff and their guests will enjoy free drinks, tailgate refreshments, games, prizes and admission to the game. Free admission is limited to first one-hundred attendees. Additional tickets are available at $3. Children are welcome!
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Meet and Greet With Dr. Beth King
Please join the FAU Employee Staff Forum for a Meet and Greet with Dr. Beth King. Dr. King is a Certified Psychiatric-Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. She will be presenting on HeartMath©, a program to help people build resilience and self-regulation as we face the stresses of everyday life. Please join us on:
WHEN: Wednesday, March 29
WHERE: Palmetto Palm Room, 2nd Floor, Student Union, Room 230
TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
RSVP: baker@fau.edu – Walk-ins are welcome!
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FAU Excellence in eLearning Awards
The FAU Excellence in eLearning Awards celebrate FAU faculty and administrators’ dedication to excellence, innovation, and student success in online education. Full-time and Adjunct Faculty Award recipients will each receive a Certificate of Recognition and $1,000 stipend. Leadership Award recipient will receive a Certificate of Recognition and $2,500 stipend. Deadline March 20, 2017
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