ACADEMIC CALANDER
Thursday, November 27 – Saturday, November 29 – Thanksgiving Recess – no class.
Wednesday, December 3 – Reading Day, no class.
Friday, December 5 – Thursday, December 11 – Final exam week.
Friday, December 12 – Commencement ceremonies
NORTHERN CAMPUSES
ONGOING
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.
SG Meeting – Stop by the Governor’s Executive Cabinet Meeting, every Friday at 2:15 at the MLC Conference room, to meet your residing Student Government officers. For more information, contact Noemi Coltea at 561/799-8591 or send her an email to [email protected].
UPCOMING
Sunday, December 7
Christmas Carnival – Owl Productions present Christmas Celebration & Carnival from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Breezeway of the Davie Campus. Stop by to enjoy a relaxing day where the kids can play in our bounce house and do other creative and fun activities. For more information, call Wezinna Gillespie at 954/236-1250 or send an email to [email protected].
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.
Volunteer Opportunity – Standup For Kids of Broward County has been helping homeless and at-risk children since 1990. This group meets every Saturday. Local volunteers are needed for outreach community resource development, funding grand writing, public relations, marketing and administration. For more information about becoming part of this important community organization, contact Seth Eisenberg at 754/246-0602 or send an email to [email protected].
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
Monday, December 1
Music – The Music Series I presents Trio Amade, made up of pianist Heather Coltman, violinist Felicia Moye and cellist Emilio Colun, at 8 p.m. at the Davie Liberal Arts Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $12 to $15. Faculty, staff, and students can enjoy free admission with FAU ID. For tickets, call the Box Office at 561/297-3737. For more information, call 561-297-3820.
BOCA CAMPUS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Exhibits – The Bachelor of Fine Arts Fall Exhibition will be open for public viewing from December 3 to December 12, 2003, at the University Galleries. This exhibit showcases the work of students in the Senior Seminar Class and includes photography, sculpture, pottery, graphic design, printmaking and painting. All shows are free and open to the public. For information, call 561-297-2977.
Exhibits – Contemporary Latin American Women Artists will be on exhibit from October 25, 2003 to January 24, 2004 at the University Galleries. This exhibition surveys ten contemporary Latin American women artists whose works together represent a blend of current methods and tendencies in the visual arts as well as providing insights into Latin American culture and sensibilities. All shows are free and open to the public. For gallery times and more information, call 561/297-2977.
HIV Testing – The Student Health Services provides HIV Testing every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the SHS office above the Breezeway. To make an appointment, call 561/297-2276.
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 night. Stay afterwards for their general meetings at 7 p.m., in the same room. For more information, go to www.lambdaunited.com.
Cheer Club – FAU’s Competitive Cheer Club, nationally ranked co-ed squad, meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the upstairs gym. For more information, contact Alicia De Fago at 561/302-4899 or send an email to [email protected].
Frisbee Club – The Frisbee Club is always looking for new members to play Frisbee with. Stop by to partake in a game of Frisbee, with the same rules as football but with no contact. For more information, call TJ at 561/310-3349.
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].
Paintball Club – The FAU Paintball Club has general meetings every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Room of the University Center. For more information, send an email to [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 Athletes – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Oxley Athletic Center for a night filled with food, music and games. For more information, go to www.goldcoastfca.org or call 866/FCA-GOAL.
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
Monday, December 1
Lecture – Own Your Rights: Know When Your University Can Claim Ownership of Your Work, lead by Jeffrey Galin, will be held at 4 p.m. at SO 100. For more information, call the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at 561/297-0035.
Tuesday, December 2
Leadership Workshop – The Leadership Workshop will be held at 4 p.m. For specific location and more information, contact the Student Development and Activities at 561/ 297-3735.
Wednesday, December 3
Black Student Union – The BSU will be celebrating Kwanzaa with their annual Kwanzaa Fest at 7:30 p.m. The location for this event is still to be arranged. For more information, send an email to [email protected].
Music – The Palm Beach Pops presents Swinging with the Big Bands, at 8 p.m. at the University Center. For subscriptions, call Palm Beach Pops at 800/448-2472. For more information, call the Box Office at 561/297-3737.
Student Events – The Comedy Club meets at 8 p.m. at the University Center. For more information, contact Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735.
Student Events – The Carniv-Owl / Midnight Breakfast will begin at 8 p.m. at the University Center. For more information, contact Student Development and Activities at 561/297-3735.
Thursday, December 4
Music – The Palm Beach Pops presents Swinging with the Big Bands, at 8 p.m. at the University Center. For subscriptions, call Palm Beach Pops at 800/448-2472. For more information, call the Box Office at 561/297-3737.
Monday, December 8
SBD Clinic – The Small Business Development Center will be offering the Getting Your Business Up and Running Clinic from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Building T-9, Room 8. Admission costs $49. To register or for more information, call 800/801-6520 or send an email to [email protected].
