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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No-Cost Flu Vaccines for Florida Atlantic Students

It’s flu season!  Florida Atlantic Student Health Services makes it easy to get your influenza vaccine by offering no-cost flu vaccines to FAU students at our three campus clinics.  To schedule an appointment, please call 561-297-3512, or use our on-line scheduling option at www.fau.edu/shs.

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Show Your School Pride—Shop Your College Gear!

College merchandise is now available through our Campus Store’s online shop. To find your college, simply use the search bar on the site. If you don’t see your college merchandise listed, please contact Kelly O’Donnell, Campus Store Manager, at k.odonnell@follett.com to have it added. Go OWLS!

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Florida Atlantic Night at Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF is excited to host Florida Atlantic University faculty, staff, students and alumni at Chase Stadium on July 12th for College Night.

https://www.gofevo.com/event/FAUNight

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The Last Hoot

Join us for The Last Hoot, the ultimate end-of-semester celebration on April 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Housing Lawn!

  • Ferris Wheel thrills
  • Surf Simulator vibes
  • DJ spinning all the hits
  • Food, fun, and endless memories
  • and SO much more!

Let’s send off the spring semester in style — you won’t want to miss this!

#SenseOfBelonging

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$$ Need Money to Buy Books? $$

Are you short of funds to buy textbooks?… The SUMMER 2025 Short Term Advance Application from the Office of Student Financial Aid will open on April 21st. The application will be available on the Money Matters tab of MyFAU. Students may borrow up to $750 for purchasing textbooks, other educational expenses, or unanticipated living expenses.

Learn More: https://www.fau.edu/finaid/other/sta/

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Pop-Up Clothes Closet

Monday, February 3, 2025 1:00pm – Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5:00pm

Are you looking for professional clothing? Browse our professional clothing wardrobe and get FREE clothing during our Pop-Up Clothes Closet. Taking place in the Student Union Boca Raton Campus on the following days/times: 

Monday, February 3rd, 1 – 5 p.m. 

Tuesday, February 4th, 1 – 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, February 5th, 1 – 5 p.m. 

Can’t make it during these times? Our Professional Clothes Closet is always available on a walk-in basis, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Florida Atlantic Career Center on the Boca Raton campus.

Contact information: Melissa Conrad

Location: Student Union Palms Multipurpose Room (First Floor)

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Mandatory Course Entry Quiz

Students are REQUIRED to complete a Mandatory Course Entry Quiz (MCEQ direct link) for ALL registered courses every semester at FAU.  Quizzes are available on Canvas during the start of the term for each course.

Learn more here.

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Update Contact Information for FAU Alert System

Please take a moment to update your contact information for the FAU Alert system to ensure that you receive timely emergency alerts and notifications. Students can update their contact information on MyFAU, and faculty/staff can update their contact information on Workday. 

As a reminder, it is a University requirement that anyone with an Florida Atlantic-issued communication device or anyone who receives a stipend from FAU for their communication device, to register that device to receive FAU Alerts through phone call and/or text message.

Visit the Department of Emergency Management website for directions on how to update your contact information or contact em@fau.edu for more information. 

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