NORTHERN CAMPUSES (INDIAN RIVER, PORT ST. LUCIE, AND MACARTHUR)
Thursday, September 5
Graduate Student Luau — Located on the MacArthur Breezeway from 3:45 to 7 p.m.
This fun Hawaiian-themed event will be an excellent opportunity for MacArthur Graduate Students to become acquainted with one another, FAU, and their Graduate Council. Contact the MacArthur Graduate Council for more information at 561/799-8585.
BROWARD CAMPUSES (SEA TECH, COMMERCIAL, DAVIE)
Counseling services — Psychological counseling services are provided at no charge to the students attending the Broward campuses. The professionally trained staff seeks to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns and problems. Students receive help dealing with issues such as test anxiety, stress, procrastination, poor assertiveness, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual assault. Couples and family counseling are also available at no charge as long as an enrolled FAU student is an active participant in the sessions. Group counseling and psychological testing services are also provided when appropriate. Counseling at the center is held in strict confidence in keeping with accepted professional practice and Florida statues. Appointments (Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, with some evening hours also available) may be made in person at the Counseling Center located in Modular 38-I on the Davie campus or by calling 954/236-1216.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, September 5
Art Exhibit — We Endured-Portraits of Holocaust Survivors by Slovak photographer Yuri Dojc will be displayed at the BCC Gallery starting at 7 p.m. with a lecture beginning at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and music will be provided. For more information, contact Gallery Director Sean Jendlin at 954/475-6984.
Wednesday, September 11
Seminar — Start Your Own Business: Be your Own Boss will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in room 11. $25 per person. Call 800/801-6520 for more information.
BOCA RATON CAMPUS
ONGOING EVENTS
Art — The University Galleries are developing a new Museum Education program to involve committed and motivated FAU students. This is an excellent opportunity for both FAU students and local public school students to interact with contemporary art. To get involved, enroll in Museum Studies course ARH 4794, or for more information, contact W. Rod Faulds, Director of the University Galleries at 561/297-2661.
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 561/297-3790 or visit www.fau.edu/student/camprec.com.
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 and 12:50 p.m. For information, contact Virginia Thompson at 800/223-7658.
UPCOMING
Thursday, September 5
Senate Meeting — The Senate will be meeting 4:30 p.m. at the New Senate Chambers in the University Center.
Dance Try-outs — FAU’s dance team will be holding try-outs for anyone with prior dance experience from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Assistant Dance Coach Jennifer March at 561/297-0031 or email her at [email protected] for more information.
Gay/Straight Alliance — Lambda United will be meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Majestic Palm room for a business meeting. Stay afterwards for the discussion of the topic- Is It Okay To Be Gay At FAU? Discussion meeting led by Lisa Smith from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All welcome. Come on in and help discuss this relevant topic. For more information go to www.lambdaunited.com
Seminar — Tax Considerations for Your Small Business will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in room 11. $25 per person. Call 800/801-6520 for more information.
Saturday, September 7
Dive Club — The Dive Club of FAU will be holding a Checkout Dives/Refresher Course at the Boca Pool. Email Steve Hammerman at [email protected] for any other information.
PET Training — Peer Education Training is being offered on the LIFT Ropes Course at FAU from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free for all. Go to www.shs.fau.edu for more information.
Alumni Tailgate Party — Join us as we “kick-off” the second season of FAU Football- FAU vs. Bethune-Cookman. Tailgating will occur in the Pro Player parking lot and it’s BYOF–Bring Your Own Food. Look for the “FAU ALUMNI” tent and banners and stake your claim on the concrete. Pre-Game Tailgate, 2 to 4 p.m. located outside Pro Player Stadium, Miami, FL. Kick-Off, 2 p.m. inside Pro Player Stadium, Miami. Call toll-free 1-888-FAU-ALUM or e-mail [email protected] to RSVP or for more info.
Sunday, September 8
Dive Club — The Dive Club of FAU will be holding a Checkout Dives/Refresher Course at the Boca Pool. Email Steve Hammerman at [email protected] for any other information.
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, call Bob Leonard at 561/274-9523 or email [email protected].
Tai Chi — Open University and Continuing Education at FAU is offering Tai Chi by Leon Pollack, who has been teaching martial arts for over 25 years and is a certified Tai Chi instructor. This class will discuss the centuries-old martial art, the practice of which provides a surprisingly effective medium for improving balance, reducing stress and promoting cardiovascular health. The program costs $75 and will take place on eight Wednesday evenings from September 11 to October 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Carol at 561/297-2571 or email her at [email protected]. To register call 800/228-5845 or log on to www.smart.fau.edu.
Oriental Approach to Wellness — Open University and Continuing Education at FAU is offering the Time-Honored Oriental Approach to Wellness, which will be taught by Stephan Zuckerman, a licensed acupuncture physician and herbalist. Topics included will be Oriental Constitutional Cooking -An Overview of Health and Nutrition; Pain- Prevention and Treatment; Oriental Aesthetics for Beautiful Skin, Hair, and Nails; Oriental Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy, Western Infertility Treatment and Weight Control. The program cost is $125 and will take place on eight Wednesday evenings from September 11 to October 30 from 7:45 to 9 p.m. For more information contact Carol at 561/297-2571 or email her at [email protected]. To register call 800/228-5845 or log on to www.smart.fau.edu.
Tuesday, September 10
Wellness Program — Stay Firm While You Sit is a program offered by Safety and Wellness Consultants of South Florida from 12 to 1 p.m. and is free for all. Location is still to be announced. Check www.shs.fau.edu for more information.
Bible Study — Tree of Life meets regularly on Tuesdays from 12 to 3 p.m., although times are subject to change. For more information, call 561/369-2976, 561/477-9867, or email [email protected].
Wednesday, September 11
Art Exhibit — A democracy of photographs named Here is New York will be shown in honor of the occurrences of September 11, 2001 located at the Ritter Art Gallery through November 9.
HIV Testing — $1 HIV testing for all FAU faculty and students will be provided at Student Health Services, room 244 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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]
Haitian/Caribbean Club — Konbit Kreyol meets every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the University Center on the Boca Raton campus. For more information, email [email protected]
Thursday, September 12
Senate Meeting — The Senate will be meeting 4:30 p.m. in the New Senate Chambers.
Gay/Straight Alliance — Lambda United will be having a business meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Majestic Palm room. Stay afterwards for the discussion of the topic- Gay Heroes/Gay Icons. James Mauser leads this topic from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All welcome. Come on in and help discuss this relevant topic. For more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com
To submit club, organization, or department events, email the Listings Department at [email protected] or call 561/297-3718.
