FAU‘s establishment of the Kenan Evren Eminent Scholar Chair in Turkish Studies, will provide a new level of international learning opportunities for FAU students. The academic chair is named in honor of General Kenan Evren, the seventh president of Turkey. The Fort Lauderdale-based Turkish American Business, Education and Cultural Development Organization (TABEC) was instrumental in assisting FAU obtain funding for the position.
The Chair will be housed in the International Business Program of the College of Business, and is designed to focus on the understanding of developing international economic and business theories and practices, while strengthening the university’s programs in history, political science and economics. It will also allow FAU students to learn about the culture and traditions of Turkey.
General Evren was president of Turkey from 1983 to 1989. During his tenure, he helped strengthen the political and economic relationships between Turkey and the United States. He also restored democratic elections to Turkey, which has historically been Israel’s strongest ally in the Middle East. A highly decorated military leader, General Evren has also been honored with the Outstanding Performance medal by the Turkish Armed Forces, the Legion of Merit award by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and the Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath by England’s Queen Elizabeth II.
Free CPR Classes Offered at FAU on April 13
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that can be easily learned. For the second year in a row, a group of community organizations has joined forces to present CPR Day, which is a nationally observed event, on the Boca Raton campus.
Free classes in CPR will be offered in the gymnasium, on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The two-hour sessions will start every half-hour. Instructors will be qualified professionals from the sponsoring organizations, which include the American Heart Association, the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, Boca Raton Fire Rescue, Boca Raton Community Hospital, West Boca Medical Center, Delray Beach Fire Rescue and FAU.
Other supporting sponsors are the Boca Raton News, the City of Boynton Beach, the City of Delray Beach, radio stations WRMF-FM and WPBF-AM, Carl’s Furniture, Muvico Theaters and Arizona Iced Tea.
To sign up for a free class, call 561/367-4483. The training is open to adults and children age eight and over.
FAU‘S Sport Management MBA Program Holds Informational Sessions
FAU‘s Sport Management MBA Program is conducting informational sessions in April, providing prospective students with the opportunity to meet the director, Jim Riordan, learn about the curriculum and explore career opportunities in the field.
The MBA in Sport Management is a graduate-level business program designed for those who seek careers in sport management and administration. It is not intended for individuals who are interested in becoming teachers, coaches, exercise scientists, athletic trainers or researchers.
Prospective students may choose among informational sessions held on various FAU campuses. For more information or to RSVP, contact Emily Burr at 954/762-5645 or [email protected].
The remaining classes are:
Saturday, April 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Sugar Palm Room, 2nd floor, University Center, Boca Raton campus.
Saturday, April 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Room 152, Liberal Arts Building, Davie campus.
