Events

Academic Calendar

Monday, January 20 — No school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

NORTHERN CAMPUSES

Thursday, January 16 Seminar — The Office for Students with Disabilities will be offering a free seminar at 10 a.m. concerning low vision and macular degeneration at the Jupiter MacArthur Auditorium. For more information, call 561/297-3880 or email [email protected].

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. Couple and family counseling is 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 practices and Florida statutes. Appointments (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 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.

BOCA RATON CAMPUS

Career Prep Week — The Career Development Center will be hosting a Career Prep Week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from January 21 to 31. Here, students can participate in resume critiques, practice interviews, and attend a seminar on networking at the job fair. These events will be held at the Career Development Center, located in the Student Services Building, Room 222. For more information, contact our office at 561/297-3533 or visit our website at www.cdc.fau.edu

Art Exhibit — Lucy Orta, a Paris-based artist born in England, will be exhibiting her art in the Schmidt Center Gallery until January 18. Orta’s works are combinations of sculpture, fashion design, and architecture. For more information and exhibit hours, call the Gallery at 561/297-2966.

Exercise — Campus Recreation invites all FAU and PBCC students, faculty, staff and alumni to their facilities in the Gymnasium, including a cardio-theater, weight room, and much more. For more information, call 561/297-3790 or visit www.fau.edu/student/camprec.com.

UPCOMING

Thursday, January 16

Seminar — The Office for Students with Disabilities will be offering a free seminar at 2:30 p.m. concerning low vision and macular degeneration at the Jupiter MacArthur Auditorium. For more information, call 561/297-3880 or email [email protected].

Gay Straight Alliance — Lambda United, the Gay Straight Alliance club, will be meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. for the Spring 2003 Social. For location and more information go to www.lambdaunited.com.

Music — Sunset Productions: The Legends of 88 Keys will begin at 8 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Auditorium. Tickets range from $48 to $28. For more information, contact the University Center Box Office at 561/297-3737.

Friday, January 17

Senior Place — will be held between 12 to 4 p.m. in the Social Science Bldg. 111. Suzanne Jacobson, a professional photographer living in Boca, and a senior herself, is presenting her photo exhibit entitled . Senior Place is a program in its ninth year that is sponsored by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, focusing on wellness and healthy living. The sessions of Senior Place are scheduled on the third Friday of each month, from October to April, from 12-4, with special presentations from 1-3 p.m. Blood pressure screenings and medication counseling are available from the College of Nursing faculty. College of Nursing faculty and nursing students are available from 12-1 to take blood pressures, counsel about medications and mental health and address other concerns participants may have. Free coffee and tea is available; bring a snack or your lunch. Parking hangtags are available. For more information, contact Dr. Anita Beckerman, Coordinator of Senior Place, at 561/297-1087 or by email at [email protected].

Oasis Training — OASIS, the new student information system, will be holding a training session at 2 p.m. in GCS 120. For more information, email George Petruff at [email protected].

Water Polo — The FAU men’s water polo club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6 p.m. at the FAU pool. Newcomers or experienced players are constantly being sought. If you already know about water polo or want to learn about this exciting sport, just come jump in. For more information, email [email protected].

Roller Hockey — Not much planned for Friday Night? Why not join the Roller Hockey Club of FAU? They meet every Friday night from 10 p.m. to midnight at the Sports Mall of Deerfield Beach. Males and females are equally welcome. For more information, email [email protected] for more information.

Saturday, January 18

Catholic Mass — The Newman Club holds mass every Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Sugar Palm Room of the University Center. For more information, email [email protected].

Sunday, January 19

Para Soccer Club — The Para Soccer Club of FAU meets every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the intramural/gym field. New members are constantly being sought, so if you like soccer you should stop by. For more information, email [email protected].

Music — The Sunshine Pops Series, an evening with Kristin Chenoweth, will begin at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $250-$110 for the five-concert series. For more information, call the Box Office at 561/297-3737.

Monday, January 20

Tuesday, January 21

Bible Study — The Apostolic Christian College Fellowship will be having a Bible study and prayer every Tuesday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Sago Palm Room in the University Center. For more information, go to www.hometown.aol.com/jesusgirl20/ACCF.html or email [email protected].

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].

Gay Straight Alliance — Lambda United, the Gay Straight Alliance, will be holding a board meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Afterwards, there will be an open discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. For location and more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com.

Judo Club — The Judo Club of FAU meets Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gymnasium balcony. Stop by and see what this club is all about. For more information, email [email protected].

Wednesday, January 22

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].

Thursday, January 23

Gay Straight Alliance — Lambda United, the Gay Straight Alliance, will be holding a general meeting with a community guest speaker from 7 to 9 p.m. For location and 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.