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
Friday, October 17
Faculty Forum – What I Did On My Summer Vacation is the topic of discussion for this upcoming Faculty Forum, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Jupiter Auditorium. Professor Jon Moore will lead the discussion. This event is open to the public. For more information, call 561/799-8620.
BROWARD CAMPUSES
Women’s Rugby – The Women’s Rugby team meets every Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Hardy Park in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 561/305-1456.
Architecture Students Institute – AIAS, the American Institute of Architectural Students meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at the HEC 7th Floor Gallery, on the Downtown Campus, formally known as the Towers Campus.
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
Thursday, October 23
Architecture Lecture Series -Merrill Elain will be heading the American Institute of Architectural Students at 7 p.m. in the new River Room of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
BOCA CAMPUS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Theater – Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry will begin at 8 p.m. from Friday, October 3 till Thursday, October 9 at the Boca Raton Campus Studio One Theatre. Considered by many to be the first absurdist drama, Ubu Roi is a masterpiece by one of the fathers of modern theatre. This production takes a new and exciting approach to this classic piece and will leave you sitting on the edge of your seats. Expect the unexpected and come ready to laugh. Tickets are $15 per person. Faculty and Staff $10 with FAU ID, student free with FAU ID. For tickets, call the University Center Box office at 561/297-3737. For more information, call 561/297-3810.
Exhibit – The Biennial Faculty Exhibition exhibits over 15 full-time art faculty who work in painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, graphic design, video art and a range of other media. In addition to faculty members from the Boca Raton campus where the focus is fine art, faculty from Broward campuses who work in the primarily electronic medias of computer animation and graphic design will be presented. This exhibit will be open free and open to the public until October 11, 2003 and can be found at the Boca Raton Campus University Galleries. For information, call 561/297-2977.
Adult Student Support Group – Stop by this support group every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m., to relax, chat and connect with other adult students and learn tips for balancing family, career, and academics. This group is especially for those students who are married, parents, working full-time or over 25 and is free for all students and led by professional Counseling Center staff. To register or for more information, call 561-297-3540 or email [email protected].
Library Tours – Take a walking tour of the library and learn where to find periodicals, government documents, the reference collection, children’s literature and more. Learn what’s special about the “Special Collections,” and where the best places are to do computing or to study in silence. Tours are held Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. For more information, go to www.library.fau.edu.
Lambda United – Lambda United, the gay/straight alliance of FAU holds business meetings at 5:30 p.m. in the Majestic Palm Room of the University Center every Thursday nights. Stay afterwards for their general meetings at 7 p.m., in the same room. For more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com.
Roller Hockey – If you feel like a fish out of water without your skates on, you should be a part of the Roller Hockey Club, which meets every Tuesday night from 10 to 12 p.m. at the Sports Mall of Deerfield Beach. Males and females are equally welcome. For more information, call 954/429-0009 or send an email to Ray at [email protected].
Tae Kwon Do Club – Stop by the second floor of the Gymnasium from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to partake in the practices of Tae Kwon Do every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, call 561/297-3242.
Aerobics – Stop by for Aerobics classes every Thursday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. These classes are free to FAU students and faculty. Be sure to bring your FAU ID. For more information, go to www.fau.edu.
Yoga – Stop by for Yoga classes every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. These classes are free to FAU students and faculty. Be sure to bring your FAU ID. For more information, go to www.fau.edu.
Women’s Rugby – The Women’s Rugby team meets every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Henderson Field, north of the student apartments. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 561/305-1456.
Philosophy Club – The Philosophy Club meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. at AH 108. Come meet the club and sit around and discuss philosophy. For more information, email [email protected] or visit our website at sga.fau.edu/philosophyclub.
Chess Club – The chess club meets every Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. in the Majestic Ballroom of the University Center. Stop by to play U.S. Chess Federation rated games. The club is recruiting players for inter-collegiate competition. For more information, contact Bill at 561/297-2236.
Catholic Newman Club – Join the Newman Club for their Catholic Mass at 9 p.m. at the Live Oak Pavilion. For more information, contact Cecilia Rosado by email at [email protected]
Christian Fellowship – The Apostolic Christian College Fellowship meets every Sunday at 2 p.m., as well as Tuesday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Sago Palm Room for Bible study and prayer. For more information, email Trecina Anderson at [email protected].
UPCOMING
Thursday, October 16
Graduate Workshop – Introduction to Graduate Research, with an Emphasis in Business, will be offered at 5:30 p.m. at the library. For more information, go to www.library.fau.edu.
Cafí© Select – Stop by the Education Lobby at 6 p.m. to take part in Cafí© Select. For more information, contact the Student Development and Activities office at 561/297-3735.
Friday, October 17
Virtual Career Fair – The College of Business of FAU is included in state wide Virtual Career Fair, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Graduate students, interested in employment should sign up to learn of potential job openings, while broadening their knowledge concerning local companies. To register and for more information, go to http://www.flmbaconsortium.org before the 17th.
Senior Place – Sponsored by Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Senior Place provides pertinent information about wellness and healthy living, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Live Oak Pavilion. Join the mailing list and receive brochures, parking hang-tags, a campus map, and a welcome letter. For more information, call 561/297-1087.
Graduate Workshop -Introduction to Graduate Research, with an Emphasis in Education, will be offered at 5:30 p.m. in the library. For more information, go to www.library.fau.edu.
Saturday, October 18
Local Band – Surf Cafí©, on Spanish River and Dixie, will be have a local band fest at 9 p.m. Local bands include Billy Boloby and The Heat Seekers. Admission is $5 at the door for ages 21 and up. For more information, go to www.billyboloby.com.
Monday, October 20
Movie Night – For more information, call the Student Development and Activities for time, place and viewing at 561/297-3735.
Library Workshop – The Using Information workshop will be offered in the library at 11 a.m. Stop by to learn more about using information to benefit your future papers and special reports. For more information, go to www.library.fau.edu.
Career Workshop – The Career Development Center is holding its On-site Interview workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. in SSB 222. Learn how to achieve your real worth. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/cdc.
Seminar – Creative Work in the Public Realm, will be discussed by Michael Singer at 4 p.m. in SO 100. For more information, call the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at 561/297-0035.
SBD Workshop – The Small Business Development Center is holding the Effective Marketing in Economically Challenging Times workshop, from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Boca campus. This workshop has a $25 registration fee. For more information, call 800/801-6520 or send an email to [email protected].
Tuesday, October 21
Counseling Workshop – Stop Procrastination Now: Time Management Skills will be offered at 12 p.m. in the Student Health Conference Room, Student Services Building, SS8W. Learn strategies to use time more effectively and stop procrastinating now. Workshops are free to FAU students and led by professional Counseling Center staff. To register and for more information, call 561/297-3540 or email [email protected].
Freaky Food Fest – Come on out for the Freaky Food Fest at 6 p.m. at the Boca Raton Campus Education and Fleming Lobby. For more information, contact the Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735.
Wednesday, October 22
Marijuana Seminar – NORML, the National Association for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, will be meeting in the Palmetto Palm Room of the University Center at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.faunorml.org.
Thursday, October 23
Freaker Ball – The Freaker Ball, the annual concert of FAU will begin at 9 p.m. For more information, as well as bands playing, contact Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735.
Career Workshop – Stop by the Grand Palm Room of the University Center for Professional Graduate School Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come learn more about future options for after your undergrad graduation. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/cdc.
Psychology Lecture – How Babies Learn About The World Around Them will be the topic of discussion, lead by FAU Psychology Professor David J. Lewkowicz at 4 p.m. in the Schmidt Biomedical Center, room 126. Reception and refreshment will follow. For more information, visit www.science.fau.edu/events.htm.
Business Lecture – The Third Annual Christine & Eugene Lynn Chair in International Business Lecture, featuring well-known and widely published global economist Joseph Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at Bank of America Capital Management, will be held in the University Theatre, Schmidt College. The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. The lecture is open to FAU faculty, staff and students, as well as the community at large. For more information, visit http://newfaucob.accrisoft.com/.
