Events

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Friday, May 2 — Graduation Commencement.

Monday, May 12 — Summer A and C classes begin.

NORTHERN CAMPUSES

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.

UPCOMING

Sunday, May 11

Music — Come see the Boca String Quartet perform classical music at 2 p.m. in the Jupiter MacArthur Auditorium. Reception following the concert is held at the Hibel Museum of Art. For more information, contact Terry Gearing, Director of University Relations, by email at [email protected], or call 561/799-8026.

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

Monday, May 12

SBD Training — “Get Your Business in the News: Press Release Writing Clinic” will be offered by the Small Business Development Center from 11 to 3 p.m. on the Commercial Campus. Registration is mandatory, and costs $49 per person. For more information, call 800/801-6520 or send an email to [email protected].

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 Spring Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition” will be on display in the Ritter Art Gallery, from April 17 to May 2. 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 go to www.fau.edu/gallery.

UPCOMING

Thursday, April 24

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].

Rugby — Come participate on the men’s and women’s rugby teams every Tuesday and Thursday at 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, April 25

Senior Place — The College of Nursing will be offering Senior Place, from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Social Science Building, room 111. At this event, faculty and nursing students will be available from 12 to 1 p.m. to take blood pressures, counsel about medications and mental health, and address other concerns participants may have. Free coffee and tea are available, but bring a snack or your lunch. For more information, call Anita Beckerman, Coordinator of Senior Place, at 561/297-2087.

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, April 26

March of Dimes — The South Palm Beach County WalkAmerica 2003 will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Lot 1. Registration and team photos start at 7 a.m. Expect food, games, music, kid’s crafts, clowns, friends, family, and exercise.

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, April 27

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, April 28

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

SBD Training — “Get Your Business in the News: Press Release Writing Clinic” will be offered by the Small Business Development Center from 12 to 4 p.m. in T-9, room 8. Registration is mandatory, and costs $49 per person. For more information, call 800/801-6520 or send an email to [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].

Tuesday, April 29

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 .m., although times are subject to change. For more information, call 561/369-2976 or 561/477-9867, or email [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].

Wednesday, April 30

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].

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, May 1

Friday, May 2

Saturday, May 3

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, May 4

Monday, May 5

SBD Training — “Getting Your Business Up and Running Clinic” is being offered by the Small Business Development Center from 1 to 5 p.m. in T-9, room 8. Registration is mandatory, and costs $49 per person. For more information, call 800/801-6520 or send an email to [email protected].

Tuesday, May 6

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].

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, May 7

Thursday, May 8

Friday, May 9

Saturday, May 10

Flag Party — Student Development is organizing a Flag Party at 7 p.m. in the Grand Palm Room of the University Center.

For more information, contact the Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735 or email [email protected].