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ONGOING EVENTS

Student Government – Declaration of Candidacy for Student Government Officer positions for Spring Elections is being held from Feb. 15 through Feb. 28. Contact the Elections Liaison on 561/297-0431.

Exhibit – The Schmidt Center Gallery presents “EXCHANGE: Korea/Japan/USA” through Feb. 28. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12-4 p.m.; Wednesday 12-6 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m.

Alternative Spring Break – March 4 through March 9 in South Carolina sponsored by Leadership Committee and Volunteer Center. For more information, please contact Michelle Dunn, at the Office of Student Development and Activities on 561/297-3735.

Seminars and Training – The Writer’s Intensive Retreat is being held from March 4 through March 10 on the Boca Raton campus. Call for location. For more information, please contact Kimberly Russo, Program Coordinator, FAU Open University and Continuing Education, on 561/297- 2575 or email [email protected].

Walk-a-Thon – FAU students, staff, faculty and local businesses participate in this annual 5K Walk, run, rollerblade, bike on March 9 to Support Diabetes Research and Education at Siemens in Boca Raton. Registration is at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 10 a.m. Free Breakfast provided. For more information, call 561/686-7701.

Theater – Komedy Ala Karte is being presented in the Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus from Feb. 25 through March 27 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Discounted student, staff, and faculty tickets are available from the University Center Box office by calling 561/297-3737.

Spring Food Drive – An event for charity is being held from Feb. 25 through March 28 on the Davie campus in Student Activities C.

Theater – Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” in the Griswold University Theater on the Boca Raton campus is running from Feb. 28 through March 1. Three performances are being sponsored by The Crones Counsel, and other student groups and departments as part of the V-Day College Campaign. Funds will benefit Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence in Palm Beach County. Call the University Theater Box Office for $10 tickets at 561/297-3737.

Books – Artists’ books from the Beat Movement on Display at the Jaffe Atrium Gallery in the S.E. Wimberly library on the Boca Raton campus through March 31. The Jaffe Atrium Gallery is located on the Library’s third floor east and accessible during regular library hours. To view other works in the Jaffe Book Arts Collection, schedule an appointment by calling 561/297-0226 or email [email protected].

Exhibit – Student Exhibitions throughout spring 2002 semester (to May 7) in the Ritter Gallery. The Ritter Gallery on the Boca Raton campus has hours Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 561/297-2966.

Exercise – Campus Recreation invites all FAU and PBCC students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni to their facilities in the Gymnasium including cardio-theater, weight room and much more. For more details call the hotline for hours at 561/297-3790 or visit www.fau.edu/student/camprec.

Wellness Center – FAU‘s Student Wellness Center located on the Davie campus between the Liberal Arts Building and library, is open Monday through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center’s goal is to provide highly specialized exercise programs for all members. Membership is free to all students.

Thursday, Feb. 28

Lecture – Frontiers in Science Lecture Series presents “On the Atomic-Scale Origins of Friction: What Once Was Old is New Again” by Dr. Jacqueline Krim in the Performing Arts Building 101 (PA101) at 4:15 p.m. on the Boca Raton campus.

Senate Meeting – Student Government Senate Meeting meets in Senate Chambers on the second floor of the University Center every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information or if you need someone to sponsor a Senate Bill, call 561/297-3740.

Coffee House – Owl Productions presents Julie Patchouli from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Student Activities Center on the Davie campus. Call Owl Productions for more information at 954/236-1255.

Black History Month – Black is Back Award Ceremony in the Grand Palm Room from 6:30-9 p.m. on the Boca Raton campus. For more information email [email protected]. This event is sponsored by Black Student Union, Student Government and ICC.

Theater – Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed at 8 p.m. in the Griswold University Theater on the Boca Raton campus. Tickets are $10. Call the University Center Box Office at 561/297-3737 for tickets. Funds will benefit Aid to victims of Domestic Violence in Palm Beach County.

Bible Study – Intervarsity Christian Fellowship has meetings every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the University Center. For more information email [email protected]

Music – Florida Philharmonic: An American Celebration is being performed at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. For tickets and more information, call or visit the University Center Box office at 561/297-3737. Friday, March 1

Academic Calendar – Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving an “F” in each course. Contact the Office of the Registrar for further information at www.fau.edu.

Dance – FAU‘s Social Dance Club offers free dance lessons to all students and staff on the second floor of the Gymnasium every Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. For more information, contact Virginia Thompson at 800/223-7658.

Music – Impressionist and 20th Century Choral music at 8 p.m. in the University Theater on the Boca Raton campus featuring FAU faculty and student composers, University Chamber Singers, Dr. Patricia Fleitas, Conductor. Tickets are $8. For tickets, call the University Center Box Office at 561/ 297-3737. For more information, visit www.fau.edu/divdept/schmidt/events.htm.

Theater – Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed at 8 p.m. in the Griswold University Theater on the Boca Raton campus. Tickets are $10. Call the University Center Box Office at 561/297-3737 for tickets. Funds will benefit Aid to victims of Domestic Violence in Palm Beach County.

Saturday, March 2

Music – Chamber Series presents music by Slavic Composers Sergei Rachmanionoff, Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak and Trio Amade; Artists-in-Residence Heather Coltman, piano, Felicia Moye, violin and Emilio Colon, cello at 8 p.m. in the University Theater on the Boca Raton campus. Tickets are $10. For tickets, call the University Center Box Office on 561/297-3737. Visit www.fau.edu/divdept/schmidt/events.htm for more information.

Sunday, March 3

Music – Second Avenue Yiddish Swing by the Klezmer Company in Concert at 2 p.m. in the University Center Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. For ticket information, call the University Center Box Office at 561/297-3737. Visit www.fau.edu/divdept/schmidt/events.htm.

Music – FAU Chamber Soloists present “African Rhythms” in the Lifelong Learning Center at 2 p.m. on the Boca Raton campus. The cost is free to faculty, staff, and students. For more information, call 954/236-1357.

Music – Chamber Concert presents music by Slavic Composers Sergei Rachmaninoff, Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak and Trio Amade; Artists-in-Residence Heather Coltman, piano, Felicia Moye, violin and Emilio Colon, cello at 3 p.m. in the Jupiter MacArthur Auditorium. Tickets are $10. For tickets, call the University Center Box Office at 561/297-3737. Visit www.fau.edu/divdept/schmidt/events.htm for more information.

Theater – Komedy Ala Karte presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. Discounted student, staff, and faculty tickets are available.

Mass – The Newman Club holds mass every Sunday at 6 p.m. Mass is held in the Queen Palm room of the University Center on the Boca Raton campus. For more information, email [email protected].

Monday, March 4

Academic Calendar – Mid-Semester Break. No Classes March 4-9.

Senate Meeting – Student Government is holding their weekly meeting (excluding Spring Break week) at 3:30 p.m. on the Davie campus. For other meeting times, location or information, contact Student Government at 954/236-1255.

Lecture – Dr. Phil McGraw will lecture in the Boca Raton campus Auditorium from 8 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available through the University Center Box Office. Call 561/297-3737 for more information. Tuesday, March 5

Bible Study – Tree of Life Fellowship has Bible study every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 561/368-2976, 561/477-9867, or email [email protected].

Lecture – FAU‘s Holocaust and Judaic Studies Program will host a free public lecture titled “The Shoah and the Erosion of Moral Identity” by Dr. Donald Dietrich, at 4:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Building, room 101, on the Boca Raton campus. Sponsored by FAU’s Holocaust and Judaic Studies Program and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. For information, call 561/297-2979, or visit the Web site at www.fau.edu/divdept/schmidt.

Wednesday, March 6

Event – Student Development and Activities present Owl Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Boca Raton campus Student Service Lawn. For more information, please contact Michelle Dunn, at the office of Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735.

Bible Study – FAUND Christian Fellowship meets at 11 a.m. and noon. Meetings are held in the Queen Palm Room of the University Center. Free lunch is provided. For more information, contact [email protected].

Club Meeting – Caribbean Connection Club meets every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Queen Palm Room in the University Center on the Boca Raton campus. For more information, contact [email protected]. Club Meeting – Konbit Kreyol meets every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the University Center on the Boca Raton campus. For more information, email [email protected].

UPCOMING

Thursday, March 7

Workshop – The Small Business Development Center presents “Start Your Own Business: Be Your Own Boss,” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 11 of FAU‘s Continuing Education and Conference Center on the Commercial campus. The fee is $25. To register, call 800/801-6520 or register online at www.fausbdc.com.

Bible Study – Intervarsity Christian Fellowship has meetings every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the University Center. For more information email [email protected]

Conference – The Enterprise Development Corporation, FAU’s Molecular Biology and Biotechnology presents South Florida Biotech 2002, a one-day conference held in the University Center on the Boca Raton campus. Admission is $25. Contact Chris Kennelly at [email protected] or visit www.edc-tech.org.

Friday, March 8

Dance – FAU‘s Social Dance Club offers free dance lessons to all students and staff on the second floor of the Gymnasium every Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. For more information, contact Virginia Thompson on 800/223-7658.

Sunday, March 10

Music – Promenade Concert Series presents Billington and Gonzales Duo at 2 p.m. in the John D. MacArthur campus auditorium. Performance includes Classical selections on flute and guitar. Admission is free.

Music – Faculty and Friends: Edward Turgeon performs at 3 p.m. in the University Theater on Boca Raton campus. Tickets are $10. For tickets call the University Center box Office on 561/297-3737. Visit www.fau.edu/divdept/schmidt/events.htm for more information.

Monday, March 11

Senate Meeting – Student Government is holding their weekly meeting at 3:30 p.m. on the Davie campus. For other meeting times, location or information, contact Student Government on 954/236-1255.

Lecture – Facets of Israel lecture will take place at 1 p.m. on the Commercial Boulevard campus in Ft. Lauderdale. Call for location and more information on 954/229-4140.

Tuesday, March 12

Workshop – The Graduate Student Association is sponsoring a Grant Writing Workshop (how to write them and receive them) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Live Oak Pavilion. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about graduate student events, email [email protected].

Coffee House – SeaTech Gourmet Coffee from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the SeaTech campus in the Dania Lounge.

Workshop – A Leadership workshop will be held at 4 p.m. in SO 207 on the Boca Raton campus. For more information, contact Michelle Dunn, at the Office of Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735.

Forum – Dr. Alan L. Berger hosts “The Changing Face of Religion In America: Interreligious Challenges and Opportunities,” forum will take place at 7:45 p.m. in the University Theater on the Boca Raton campus. The forum is being sponsored by The Wilstein Institute of Jewish Policy Studies at Hebrew College, the Holocaust and Judaic Studies Program at Florida Atlantic University and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. For more information, call the Wilstein Institute on 954/597-6606 or Holocaust and Judaic Studies at FAU on 561/297-2979. Visit the Web site at www.fau.edu/divdept/schmidt.

Comedy Club – This student event begins at 8:30 p.m. on the Boca Raton campus in Wack-a-doos in the University Center. For more information contact sponsor Program Board’s Brett Klein at the office of Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735.

Wednesday, March 13

Theater– American Theater Arts for Youth: Cinderella begins at 10:00am Through 11:30 a.m. in the University Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. For tickets and information, please call the Box Office on 561/297-3737.www.fau.edu/universitycenter/events/events

Thursday, March 14

Massages – Owl Production presents free massages from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Student Activities C on the Davie campus. For more information, contact Owl Productions at 954/235-1250.

Workshop – The Career Development Center presents a Choosing a Major/Career workshop at 2:30 p.m. All FAU students and alumni are welcome. For more information, stop by the Career Development Center in Student Services Building Room 222 or visit www.cdc.fau.edu.

Senate Meeting – Student Government Senate Meeting meets in Senate Chambers on the second floor of the University Center every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information or if you need someone to sponsor a Senate Bill, call 561/297-3740.

Coffee House – Owl Productions presents Julie Patchouli from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Student Activities Center on the Davie campus. Call Owl Productions for more information on 954/236-1255.

Bible Study – Intervarsity Christian Fellowship has meetings every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the University Center. For more information email [email protected]

To submit club, organization, or department events, email the Listings Department at [email protected] or call 561/297-3718.

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