Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie campuses. The events are sponsored by FAU’s Division of Student Affairs. To view a list of events, please click here.

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.