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 561/799-8646 to schedule a campus tour and request a parking pass.
UPCOMING
Friday, March 14
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 Amy Broderick will be discussing drawing, poetry, and other elements of navigation. For more information, go to http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/currentevents.html.
Tuesday, March 18
Health & Wellness Fair — Student Health Services will be hosting a Health and Wellness Fair at the Treasure Coast campus from 3 to 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.shs.fau.edu
Wednesday, March 19
Career Development — The Career Development Center will be hosting the Jupiter Career Day of Spring 2003 in the MLC Atrium & Breezeway, from 3 to 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/cdc
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, March 18
Career Development — The Career Development Center will be holding an Etiquette Training Luncheon on the Davie campus. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/cdc
Thursday, March 20
Career Development — The Career Development Center will be holding a Professional Protocol Dinner. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/cdc
BOCA RATON CAMPUS
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 03/13/2003 thru 03/29/2003. All exhibitions and opening night receptions are free and open to the public. Schmidt Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 12-4 pm; Wednesday, 12-6 pm; and Saturday, 1-5 pm. 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 this 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 e-mail [email protected].
UPCOMING
Thursday, March 13
BioTech Confrence — Don’t miss this one-day conference, “The Future of BioScience in South Florida,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus University Center. This event will include a series of industry and academic technical sessions, over 20 poster presentations, and a networking reception. Corporate speakers include Cabot Adams LLC, Andrx, Sunol Molecular, and Goodwin Biotechnology University. For more information or to register, email [email protected].
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 — “The Killer Appetites: How Large, Hungry Predators Shape the Oceans,” will begin at 4 p.m. in the Biomedical Science Building, room 126. Reception and refreshments will follow the lecture. For more information, call 561/297-2954.
Student Event — Cafí© Selects, an event sponsored by the Student Development and Activities Department, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Education Building and Fleming Hall. For more information, call 561/297-3735 or email [email protected].
The Jedwabne Debate — “The Jebwabne Debate: Poles, Jews, and the Problems of Divided Memory,” will be presented by Dr. Antony Polonsky at 7 p.m. on the fifth floor of the Wimberly Library. You may recall the recent book Memory, which was written about the massacre of Jews in Jedwabne, Poland, which had always been ascribed to the Nazis but turns out to have been committed by the native inhabitants of the city. This book has stirred considerable rethinking in Poland. Born in Johannesburg, Dr. Polonsky is an expert on the history of Polish Jewry. At present, he is working on a history of the Jews in Poland and Russia from 1764 to the present day. He has appeared frequently on radio and television, and in 1999 was awarded the Knights Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. This lecture is free and open to the public.
Music — Sunset productions present “The Legends of 88 Keys” at 8 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Auditorium. Single ticket prices range from $28 to $48. For more information, contact the University Center Box Office at 561/297-3737
Gay Straight Alliance — Lambda United, the Gay Straight Alliance, will be meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first floor of the University Center in the Majestic Palm Room for movie night. The featured movie will be
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].
Friday, March 14
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 15
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, March 16
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 Series presents George & Ira Gershwin with guest conductor Don Pippin at 8 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Auditorium. Tickets range from $110 to $250 for a five concert series.
Monday, March 17
Latin Club — The Association of Latin American Studies will be holding a meeting. For more information, email [email protected].
Graduate School Fair — The Health Professions Graduate School Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Breezeway. This event is sponsored by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Student Services Office and the Multi-Cultural Pre-medical Honors Society. For more information, call 561/297-0064.
Lectures — “Women Ayurvedic Doctors in Nepal: A Case of NonWestern Science” will begin at 4 p.m. in SO 100. For further 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 18
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. For 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].
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].
Comedy — The Comedy Club will meet at 8:30 p.m. in the Grand Palm Room of the University Center. For more information, contact Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, March 19
Bible Study — FAUND Christian Fellowship meets from 11 a.m. to noon. Meetings are held in the Queen Palm Room of the University Center. Free lunch is provided. For more information, contact [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].
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 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].
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.
To submit club, organizationíô or department events, email the Listings Department at [email protected] or call 561/297-3718.
