Events

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 28

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 Chris Ely will be discussing “The Russian Roots of Terrorism.” For more information, go to http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/currentevents.html.

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 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

Monday, March 31

Lecture — Tax Consideration for your Small Business, sponsored by the Small Business Development center, will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the Commercial Campus, room 11. Registration costs $25 per person. For more information, contact the SBD center at 800/801-6520 or send an email to [email protected].

Wednesday, April 2

Career Development — “Market Trends for 2003 and Beyond” will be offered by the Career Development Center at 4 p.m., in MOD 38G on the Davie Campus. For more information, call 954/236-1220.

Thursday, April 3

Career Development — “Interview to Win – How to Get an Offer” will take place at 4 p.m. in MOD 38G on the Davie Campus. For more information, call 954/236-1220.

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 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 the 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].

Exhibit — Master of Fine Arts and Ph.D Candidate Exhibit will be on display from April 3 to April 12. All exhibitions and opening night receptions are free and open to the public. 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 the website at www.fau.edu/gallery.

UPCOMING

Thursday, March 27

Lecture — “How to Write a Business Plan Critique,” sponsored by the Small Business Development center, will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. in building T-9, room 8. Registration costs $49 per person. For more information, contact the SBD center at 800/801-6520 or send an email to [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 — “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, professors 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].

Friday, March 28

Etiquette Luncheon — The Career Development Center will be offering an Etiquette Luncheon, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel. For more information, call 561/297-3533.

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].

Carnivowl — Carnivowl will begin at 9 p.m. at the University Center. Don’t miss out on this campus-wide event. For more information, contact Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735 or 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 29

Gerontology — The Third Annual Interdisciplinary Gerontology Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center. Topics of discussion include “Successful Aging” and “It’s Time For America To Stop Turning Its Back on the Elderly Sponsor.” The cost is $75 per person, with discounted rates for faculty and staff. For more information, call Dr. Anita Beckerman at 561/297-1087 or look at their web site at www.fau.edu/gerontology

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].

Art — Mandy Patinkin, of the Florida Showcase, will be on exhibit at 8 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Auditorium. For more information, contact the University Box Office at 561/297-3737.

Sunday, March 30

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 — Forever Young, featuring The Sunshine Rock-Ettes, will begin at 3 p.m. at the Boca Raton Campus Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $15 to $25. For more information, contact the University Box Office at 561/297-3737.

Monday, March 31

Latin Club — The Association of Latin American Studies will be holding a meeting. For more information, email [email protected].

Lecture — “Debate on the Romance of the Rose,” presented by Marcella Munson of Languages and Linguistics, will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in SO 100. This event is sponsored by the Ph.D. in Comparative Studies Public Intellectuals Program and the Public Intellectuals Student Association. For more information, call 561/297- 0035.

Tuesday, April 1

Interview — Tropical Shipping will be on campus holding interviews. For more information, call the Career Development Center at 561-297-3533.

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].

Comedy Club — The Comedy Club will be meeting 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, April 2

Event — Get Carded Kick-Off, sponsored by the Campus Volunteer Center, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call the Campus Volunteer Center at 561/297- 4216.

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].

Music — Sunset Productions presents the Miami City Ballet, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Campus Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $28 to $48. For more information, contact the University Center Box Office at 561/297-3737.

Thursday, April 3

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 evening is Game Night. For more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com.

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

To submit club, organization, or department events, email the Listings Department at [email protected] or call 561/297-3718.