Register for The Body Project, a free body acceptance program open to FAU students. Learn how to enrich your relationship with your body, reduce body dissatisfaction, and meet new people. All students get a free “All Bodies are Good Bodies” T-shirt! Spaces are limited so prior registration is required. This program takes place over 2 different days, held one week apart. Next session will be on February 10 and 17, 2024 in the Women’s Resource and Community Connection. Please register at https://owlscare.fau.edu/.
Paint Your Heart Out
Friday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning will be pairing up with The Solid Waste Authority to help paint houses for those in need. This event will take place in Riviera Beach and students are responsible for their own transportation. The event will take place from 9 am to 1 pm and students will receive 4 service hours for attending this trip. Once students will sign up they will receive a confirmation email with final details and information about the address. If anyone has any questions they can contact Bailey Carmack at bcarmack2020@fau.edu.
Healing Arts Exhibit
The Healing Arts Exhibit is an annual exhibition hosted by CAPS. The exhibit features the artwork of FAU students with the intention of highlighting the healing power of art, increasing visibility of CAPS, reducing stigma of mental health services, and increasing inclusivity across campus. We are super thrilled to invite the FAU community to our center for great food, good vibes, and even more Awesome Art. See you this Thursday, Feb 8th at 4PM. Don’t be late!
Open Access With APC Discount
To assist faculty and staff with the Article Processing Charges (APC) associated with Open Access, Elsevier has extended a 15% discount on APC charges for Florida Atlantic authors and researchers who publish their articles in an Elsevier journal.
This is made possible through Florida Atlantic’s participation in the State University System Libraries’ ScienceDirect contract. When an author selects Open Access, the discounted price is presented automatically.
Authors are responsible for the remaining balance of the APC payment. The Elsevier APC discount has gone into effect this month (January 2024) and will remain in effect through December 2028.
Posted in Faculty Announcements, Staff Announcements
Drug Free Campus Notice
Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing a campus environment free from alcohol abuse and the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. FAU has adopted and implemented programs that seek to prevent the illicit use of drugs and alcohol abuse by university community members.
A semesterly notification is distributed to all students, faculty and staff on policies related to alcohol, other drugs, and weapons. It can be found here. This notification contains important and helpful information on the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse, as well as contact information to get help.
For faculty and staff, confidential help or questions regarding this statement, please call the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-865-3200 or visit the Employee Assistance Program website (login ID: Florida Atlantic University, password: EAP).
For students, services are available through Counseling and Psychological Services and can be reached by calling 561-297-CAPS (2277) or go to the Counseling and Psychological website to learn more.
Activate Free Grammarly Premium – Faculty, Staff and Students
Florida Atlantic University has partnered with Grammarly to provide its students, faculty, and staff with a premium subscription.
Improve your communication in and out of the classroom with Grammarly’s full suite of offerings, including:
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Library Wayzgoose Festival at Jaffe Center for Book Arts
Join us for live music, doughnuts, print shop fun, a big Makers Marketplace, a vintage photo booth, and much more! Jaffe Center for Book Arts is hosting Sixth Annual Library Wayzgoose Festival on Sunday, August 27, from 12 to 6 p.m. The event is free, with registration strongly encouraged. Free parking is provided (Garage 1, top floor). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-wayzgoose-festival-at-jaffe-center-for-book-arts-tickets-675536025437
Posted in Staff Announcements
2023 SUMMER PARKING ePERMITS AVAILABLE MAY 6th
Summer parking ePermits for students will be available starting May 6th and will expire August 18, 2023. Click here and follow the prompts to register. License plate numbers serve as the vehicle identifier, so please be sure all information is correct to avoid receiving a citation. You are allowed up to two vehicles per permit, but only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time. For more information visit FAU Parking and Transportation Services
Owls Care Health Promotion is Hiring!
Looking for a flexible on campus job? Owls Care Health Promotion is hiring for undergraduate Owls Care Leaders. Owls Care Leaders serve as an example to their peers in creating a culture of caring on their campus. It is expected that they demonstrate an interest in creating a community of caring; a history of successful leadership and involvement in program implementation; have the ability to disseminate information through various means including presentations and informal interactions; and have knowledge, interest, and a skill set providing education to students. Applicants must be a current full-time student with at least 1 year on campus and a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
To apply head over to Handshake and search for “Owls Care Leader” in the Jobs Section!
Posted in Student Announcements
The 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Institute
Boca Raton, Florida – Florida Atlantic University Division of Student Affairs hosted the 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Institute, March 15-17, 2023, on the Boca Raton campus with activities hosted in both the Student Union and the Schmidt Family Complex. The more than 200 attendees included FAU students, faculty and staff.
The Planning committee, comprised of representatives from the FAU Office of Owls Care Health Promotion and Women and Gender Equity Resource Center, Student Government, Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work in the College of Social Work & Criminal Justice, Dean of Students Office, FAU Career Services, Student Activities and Involvement and the Office for Student- Athlete Success Center, were proud to bring the Women’s Leadership Institute to the FAU community in a multi-day format for the first time. This event was made possible with support from the FAU Executive Business Program and community partners NextEra Energy Resources and Behavioral Family Solutions.
The Women’s Leadership Institute is for all members of the university community who support enhancing opportunities for increased networking, skill building and empowerment. The 2023 program focused on the power of social and emotional intelligence through an interactive Lunch & Learn and WLI Feature Presentations.
Posted in Staff Announcements, Student Announcements