In accordance with a memo from the chancellor of the State University System (SUS) of Florida Board of Governors (BOG) regarding Emergency Regulation 3.0075, Florida Atlantic is taking immediate actions to protect the University from potential threats posed by certain applications or websites of concern. These applications are outlined in the BOG’s SUS Prohibited Technologies List.  

The prohibited list includes TikTok, WeChat, Vkontakte (VK), Kaspersky, and QQ (Tencent QQ).

FAU is taking the following technical measures to restrict the use of these applications or websites:

1. Blocking access to the applications from all FAU networks, including wireless and residential halls
2. Blocking access to the applications from University-owned devices where possible
3. Taking actions to prevent the installation of the applications on University-owned devices where possible
4. Removing the applications from University-owned devices where possible

FAU employees are to discontinue the use of these applications or websites on University-owned devices including, but not limited to, laptops, desktops, cell phones and tablets, and uninstall any such applications from their devices. If an employee has one of these applications installed on a University-owned device and requires assistance with removal, please contact your department’s IT staff or call the FAU Help Desk (561-297-3999).

Personally-owned devices are not subject to these restrictions when they are used off-campus. However, access to the applications will be blocked while devices are in use on FAU campuses or when connected to the University’s VPN.

All robotics enthusiasts are welcome to join the weekly Robotics Meetups at the Rubin & Cindy Gruber Sandbox! Hosted in collaboration with Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Lab, the meetups present a unique opportunity for students to share their knowledge, learn to use AI with Robots and Embedded Systems, and join the discourse on robotics and their future. The Sandbox utilizes OpenLab so the students can use the robotics learning resources or participate in projects and discussion groups. The meetups include Robot Operating System (ROS 1 & 2) discussion groups for beginners and advanced ROS developers. For additional information, email mtrask2018@fau.edu.

Every Monday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Location: Rubin & Cindy Gruber Sandbox, located on the first floor of the east wing of the SE Wimberly Library | Learn More: library.fau.edu/weekly-robotics-meetup

UTSA Roadrunners VS Florida Atlantic: This Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 PM *First 50 fans get FREE popcorn!*

UTEP Miners VS Florida Atlantic: This Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4 PM *Early Bird Special*

Former first lady Laura Bush and her daughter Barbara Pierce Bush will be in conversation with Presidential Historian Timothy Naftali on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 4 pm in the Kaye Auditorium.

Tickets are free for students. Register now at FAUEVENTS.COM

It’s not too late to vaccinate – Get your flu vaccine today! CDC recommends that flu vaccination efforts continue throughout the flu season (October-May). Some areas will not hit their peak flu season until February or March. FAU Student Health Services offers no-cost flu vaccines to FAU students. 

To schedule an appointment, please call 561-297-3512, or use our on-line scheduling option at www.fau.edu/shs.