Spring and Fall 2002 Registration for degree-seeking students
Registration for Summer/Fall, 2002 begins on April 8. The schedule of courses is available at www.fau.edu/academic/registrar/schedule.htm.
Call OwlLink at 561/338-1630 to check for your appointment time and to see if you have any holds.
The first Orientation and registration for NEW STUDENTS will be April 12. It would be to your advantage to register prior to the new students. Classes will begin to fill quickly so please register as soon as possible.
Summer A, B, C: Phone registration runs from April 8 until 8 p.m. on May 17. In person registration May 10-17, until 5 p.m. Fees are due by May 17.
Summer B: Phone registration June 26 through July 5, until 6 p.m. In person registration is June 26 through July until 5 p.m. Fees are due no by July 5.
Fall: Phone registration runs from April 8 through August 30, until 8 p.m. In person registration is Aug. 19-30, until 5 p.m. Fees are due by Aug. 30.
–The Office of the Registrar sent this information in a mass email to students.
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 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Room 152, Liberal Arts Building, Davie campus.
FAU Establishes Eminent Scholar Chair in Turkish Studies
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.
