America at 250: Florida in the American Revolution

Posted on February 9, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

4 pm, Thursday, February 19 @ 5th Floor, Wimberly Library

Florida was a battlefront in the American Revolutionary War when Spain, a U.S. ally, invaded Britain’s loyal “fourteenth colony.” Dr. Judith Bense shares this forgotten story with historical and archaeological expertise. Recipient of multiple lifetime achievement awards. Presented by the Department of History and Florida Atlantic Libraries, sponsored by FAU’s Study of the Americas Initiative, and co-sponsored by the Department of Anthropology.

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Choose Florida Atlantic

Posted on February 9, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

Monday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, March 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Boca Raton campus. Click here for more information. 

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World Anthropology Day Celebration

Posted on February 3, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

Please join us for World Anthropology Day on Thursday, February 19!

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Activities, Conversations, and Treats under the SO Rotunda

5 – 6 p.m. – Open house, research talks with faculty, and reception SO 190

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Teaching With Technology Showcase 2026: Register and Submit Your Proposal

Posted on January 15, 2026 at 12:00 am by bbixler

Join your colleagues on March 23, 2026, for the Teaching with Technology Showcase, a one-day, in-person event focused on Transforming Education with Artificial Intelligence.

Sessions will be faculty-led and proposal-driven, with hands-on workshops, live demos, and a catered lunch. Content will be organized around the following focus areas:

  • AI-Powered Teaching & Course Design
  • Assessment & Academic Integrity in the AI Era
  • AI for Research, Scholarship, & Creative Practice
  • AI in Action (workshops, demos, classroom use cases)

The event features a keynote by Dr. Randal Schober of Point Loma Nazarene University, sharing practical, research-based strategies through the Bloom-AI Framework.

Faculty are invited to attend or submit a proposal to share real-world AI teaching practices.

Schmidt Family Complex | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Proposal deadline: February 6, 2026

Registration is now open.
Learn more or submit a proposal at https://www.fau.edu/twts/.

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Florida Atlantic Launches Inaugural Local Government and Non-Profit Internship Program (Civic Owls)

Posted on December 1, 2025 at 8:30 am by bbixler

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

Posted on November 25, 2025 at 8:49 am by aaranha

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!

Posted on November 5, 2025 at 11:57 am by aaranha
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

Posted on October 14, 2025 at 11:37 am by aaranha

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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No-Cost Flu Vaccines for Florida Atlantic Students

Posted on September 29, 2025 at 2:43 pm by aaranha

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!

Posted on September 29, 2025 at 8:26 am by bbixler

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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