NORTHERN CAMPUSES (JOHN D. MACARTHUR, TREASURE COAST)
Campus visits/tours — Information sessions and campus tours are available all semester long. Visitors will meet with admissions staff and tour the campus with a student ambassador. Appointments with faculty and staff are also available. For more information, call the admissions office at 800/920-8705, or call 561/799-8646 to schedule a campus tour and request a parking pass.
Sky Diving — The Department of Campus Recreation is offering sky diving for the price of $130-180, depending on group size, to all FAU/PBCC students, faculty and staff. The last day to sign up is Friday, March 21. For more information, email [email protected] or go to www.fau.edu/campusrec.
Music Festival — “Romancing the Classics: Love of Music, Music of Love.” The 2003 Music Festival will be taking over FAU, campus wide, from March 21 to March 23. The festival will feature more than 200 performers across four FAU campuses. This annual three-day event, produced by the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, Department of Music, showcases FAU’s talented students and faculty and has positioned the university as a cultural resource for the region. For more information, call 561/297-2513.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, March 21
Faculty Forum — Each week, a member of the Honors College faculty or a guest speaker discusses his or her research from 1 to 1:50 p.m. in MAC 119. This Friday, Professor Dan White will be discussing “Readings of Descartes’ Meditations.” For more information, go to http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/currentevents.html.
Wednesday, March 26
Speakers Forum — The Speakers Forum presents Sharon L. Lechter, co-author of the best-selling series
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 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 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 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.
Sky Diving — The Department of Campus Recreation is offering sky diving for the price of $130-180, depending on group size, to all FAU/PBCC students, faculty and staff. The last day to sign up is Friday, March 21. For more information, email [email protected] or go to www.fau.edu/campusrec.
Music Festival — “Romancing the Classics: Love of Music, Music of Love.” The 2003 Music Festival will be taking over FAU, campus wide, from March 21 to March 23. The festival will feature more than 200 performers across four FAU campuses This annual three day event, produced by the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, Department of Music, showcases FAU’s talented students and faculty and has positioned the university as a cultural resource for the region. For more information, call 561/297-2513.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, March 20
Career Development — The Career Development Center will be hosting a Professional Protocol Dinner. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/cdc.
Saturday, March 22
Music — Piano Trios presents Judith Burganger and members of the Miami String Quartet, at 2 p.m. in the Davie LA RH on the Broward Campus. For more information, contact Ruth Steinberg 954/236-1357.
BOCA RATON CAMPUS
Music Festival — “Romancing the Classics: Love of Music, Music of Love.” The 2003 Music Festival will be taking over FAU, campus wide, from March 21 to March 23. The festival will feature more than 200 performers across four FAU campuses. This annual three-day event, produced by the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, Department of Music, showcases FAU’s talented students and faculty and has positioned the university as a cultural resource for the region. For more information, call 561/297-2513.
Sky Diving — The Department of Campus Recreation is offering sky diving for the price of $130-180, depending on group size, to all FAU/PBCC students, faculty and staff. The last day to sign up is Friday, March 21. For more information, email [email protected] or go to www.fau.edu/campusrec.
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 details, call 561/297-3790 or visit www.fau.edu/student/camprec.com.
Exhibit — The Annual Student Juried Exhibition will be on display from 3/13/03 thru 3/29/03. All exhibitions and opening night receptions are free and open to the public. Schmidt Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 12-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 12-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 561/297-2966 or visit www.fau.edu/gallery.
Nutrition Challenge — Healthy Eating, Healthy You, Today & Beyond Wellness Nutrition Challenge. Healthy eating helps you get the most out of life. A healthy lifestyle is the key to looking good, feeling great and being your best. It all starts with a healthy eating plan. So start today by joining our weekly nutrition challenge, from March 10 to April 4. Practice new healthy eating habits each week. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, or to register for the program, contact Kim Ingledue at 561/297-1120 or email [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, March 20
Fencing — Interested in learning how to fence? Stop by the second floor of the gym to catch the 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. fencing lessons. Loose clothing is a must. For more information, email [email protected].
Premedical Honors Society — The Multicultural Premedical Honors Society will be holding a meeting from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Biomedical Science Building, room 128. All pre-meds and pre-professional students are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Russ at [email protected].
Gay Straight Alliance — Lambda United, the Gay Straight Alliance, will be holding a general meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first floor of the University Center, in the Majestic Palm Room. The event for the evening is Arts and Crafts Night. For more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com.
Rugby — Come participate on the men’s and women’s rugby teams every Tuesday and Thursday at the Henderson Field, north of the student apartments, at 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected].
Arts — Regis Philbin and Susan Lucci will take part in the Florida Showcase, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $50 to $60. For more information, call the Boca Raton Campus University Box Office at 561/297-3737.
Friday, March 21
Senior Place — College of Nursing faculty and nursing students are available from 12-1 in the Social Science Building room 111 to take blood pressures, counsel about medications, mental health counseling, and address other concerns participants may have. Presentations will start at 1 p.m. Free coffee and tea are available, but bring a snack or your lunch. Parking hangtags are available. For more information, call Anita Beckerman, coordinator of Senior Place, at 561/297-2087.
Career Development — The Career Development Center will be offering a job search workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. in SSB 222. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/cdc.
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].
Saturday, March 22
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].
Dance Marathon — Florida Atlantic University’s Dance Marathon is a 16-hour dancing marathon. Dancers raise funds for the children at Shand’s Hospital. Volunteers are needed. Be there at 7 p.m. in the Majestic Palm Room of the University Center to support our children from Shand’s Hospital at the University of Florida. For more information, stop by the UC-207 and sign in to participate or call 561/297-3730.
Music — Theodore Bickel and the American Klezmer Band will be performing at 8 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Auditorium. For more information, contact the University Box Office at 561/297-3737.
Sunday, March 23
Music — Piano Trios presents Judith Burganger and members of the Miami String Quartet, at the Lifelong Learning Center. For more information, contact Ruth Steinberg 954/236-1357.
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].
Monday, March 24
Latin Club — The Association of Latin American Studies will be holding a meeting. For more information, email [email protected].
Lecture — The Ph.D. in Comparative Studies Public Intellectuals Program and the Public Intellectuals Student Association (PISA) are pleased to present “Art-Depression-Fiction: Rene Thom’s Three Important Kinds of Human Activity,” from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in Social Science 100. For more information, call 561/297-0035.
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].
Tuesday, March 25
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. in the Majestic Palm Room of the University Center. Stay afterward for a discussion on the differences of gay and straight relationships. For more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com.
Food Fest — Food Fest, sponsored by the Student Development and Activities Center, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Education Building and Fleming Hall. For more information, call 561/297-3735 or email to [email protected].
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].
Rugby — Come participate on the men’s and women’s rugby teams every Tuesday and Thursday at the Henderson Field, north of the student apartments, at 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected].
80’s Dance party — Sponsored by the Student Development and Activities Center, this Dance Party will begin at 8 p.m. in the Grand Palm room of the University Center. For more information, call 561/297-3735 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, March 26
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].
Caribbean Heritage Day — Stop by the Breezeway to participate in the Caribbean Heritage Day, beginning at 12 p.m. For more information, contact Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735 or email [email protected].
HIV Testing — Student Health Services will be offering HIV Testing to all students, faculty and staff for $1, between 12 to 3 p.m. in Student Health Room 244. This is an oral test that uses no needles. Results will be available after two weeks. For more information, go to www.shs.fau.edu.
Career Development — The Career Development Center will be offering an interview skills workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. in SSB 222.
Speakers Forum — The Speakers Forum presents Sharon L. Lechter, co-author of the best-selling series Rich Dad Poor Dad, the New York Times bestseller about what the rich teach their kids about money. Tickets cost $20. For more information, contact Dianne M. Reeves at 561/799-8665.
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].
Fencing — Interested in learning how to fence? Stop by the second floor of the gym to catch the 7 to 9 p.m. fencing lessons. Loose clothing is a must. For more information, email [email protected].
Thursday, March 27
Fencing — Interested in learning how to fence? Stop by the second floor of the gym to catch the 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. fencing lessons. Loose clothing is a must. For more information, email [email protected].
Lecture — “Integrated Environmental Science and the Southern Yucatan Peninsula” will be discussed by visiting professors Dr. B.L. Turner II and Milton P. and Alice C. Higgins, professor of Clark University’s Environment and Society Graduate School of Geography, at 4 p.m. in the Biomedical Science Building, room 126. A reception and refreshments will follow the lecture. For more information, call 561/297-2954.
Gay Straight Alliance — Lambda United, the Gay Straight Alliance, will be holding a general meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first floor of the University Center in the Majestic Palm Room. The topic of the night’s discussion will be interracial relationships. For more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com.
Rugby — Come participate on the men’s and women’s rugby teams every Tuesday and Thursday at the Henderson Field, north of the student apartments, at 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected].
To submit club, organization, or department events, email the Listings Department at [email protected] or call 561/297-3718.
