ONGOING
Students for Israel — Students for Israel is a club that comes together once a week every Wednesday in the Sago Palm Room at 5 pm to talk about what’s been going on in Israel in a fun and engaging way. For more information, go to www.students4israel.org.
Clothing Drive — The Student Nurses Association is holding a Spring Cleaning Drive January 20th – March 5th. Please bring any clean, quality used clothing and accessories to SO206 (College of Nursing office). We will be donating the clothing to local needy organizations. For more information, contact Joslande Gracien at 561-389-9259.
Hiking — Outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to walk the trails of Pine Jog with an experienced naturalist the first Saturday of each month 9 to 11 am. The monthly strolls will include the study of concepts such as food chains, energy flow, water cycles and more. Pre-registration is recommended, please call Jennie at 561-686-6600. Cost will be $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information about future campouts, other activities or membership opportunities please call Pine Jog at 561-686-6600.
Catholic Newman Club — The Catholic Newman Club holds several events weekly. Scripture Sharing with Sister Nancy every Monday 1 to 2 pm in the UCM room. A free lunch is provided. The Rosary by the Lake is held every Monday at 6 pm. Those interested in the Catholic faith, social issues, or just want to hang out may wish to meet Joe at Joe’s Corner every Wednesday 12:30 pm across from the famous coffee man in the breezeway. There is a Newman Fellowship every Wednesday in GCS 116 at 5:30 pm. The FAU Catholic Newman Club Choir holds practice before Mass every Sunday at 4 pm in the UC Majestic Palm Room. The On-Campus Catholic Mass will be every Sunday in the UC Majestic Palm room at 5 pm. For more information, call Cecilia Rosado at 561-981-4251 or by email at [email protected].
Bible Study — Anointed Vision will be having bible study at 7 pm in the Palmetto Palm room, every Thursday night.
ASCE 2004 Southeast Regional Conference — The American Society of Civil Engineers welcomes all engineering students to join them at the 2004 Southeast Regional Conference from March 18-20th, in Tampa, FL. The invitation is open to all Engineering students, who will have the opportunity to interact with Engineering students from 22 other schools from the Southeast and participate in 13 competitions which test engineering knowledge. The deadline to sign up is February 20th. For more information, contact Juan Felipe Pulido by email at [email protected].
Exhibit — An exhibition of selected works representing the Ecuadorian master, Oswaldo Guayasamin’s career and focusing on themes of Indigenismo and human rights. All shows are free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Thursday-Friday: 12 pm – 4 pm; Wednesday: 12 pm – 6 pm; Saturday: 1pm – 5 pm. For information on events at the School of the Arts, please call 561-297-2977.
Senior Place — This program provides pertinent information about wellness and healthy living. The program is free and takes place during the months of October to April, on the third Friday of the month, from 12 pm to 4 pm in the Live Oak Pavilion. Brochures, Parking Hang Tags, Campus Map, and Welcome Letter will be mailed the last week in September to all those on our mailing list. For more information, call 561-297-1087.
UPCOMING
Student Event — FAU’s Human Rights Organization is having a Human Rights Forum – A discussion on Human Rights issues from around the world. It will be on April 1st from 7 – 10 pm. I will inform you of more information as the time arises.
Lecture — Dr. Tom Lansford is presenting a lecture entitled “NATO and the Future of International Security” from 12:15 pm to 3:45 pm, February 26th. Dr. Landsford serves on the faculty of the University of Southern Mississippi and as a Fellow with the Frank Maria Center for International Politics. Lansford is the author of dozens of articles and a dozen books on international relations and national security. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 561-297-1168.
Student Event — Student Development and Activities will be hosting a Boomer’s night at 7 pm, February 26th. For more information, call 561-297-3735.
Men’s Basketball — The FAU Men’s Basketball team will be hosting Campbell at 7 pm, February 26th. For tickets, call 561-297-3737.
Film — Directed by Haile Gerima. Dean William A. Covino of Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is pleased to present Haile Gerima’s
Baseball — The FAU Baseball team will be hosting Minnesota at 7 pm, February 27th. For ticket information, please call 561-297-3737.
Student Event — Student Development and Activities is sponsoring a trip to Islands of Adventure on February 28th. For more information, please contact the office of Student Development and Activities at 561-297-3735.
Ice Hockey — Florida Atlantic University Men’s Ice Hockey has three home games remaining in the season. All three games will be played against Tulane University at the Incredible Ice facility located at 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. Game times are as follows: Thursday February 26th at 2 pm; Friday February 27th at 2 pm; Saturday February 28th 8:50 pm. All students are free with an owl card. Anyone without an owl card is $5 entry fee. There will be a limited amount of free give-aways. For more information, go to www.FAUicehockey.com or email [email protected]
Men’s Basketball — The FAU Men’s Basketball team will be hosting Gardner-Webb at 7 pm, February 28th. For tickets call 561-297-3737.
Baseball — The FAU Baseball team will be hosting Notre Dame at 7 pm, February 28th. For ticket information, please call 561-297-3737.
Baseball — The FAU Baseball team will be hosting Winthrop at 12:00 pm, February 29th. For ticket information, please call 561-297-3737.
Music — The FAU Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensembles will perform at 3 pm, at February 29th in the University Theater. $15, $12. Four or more shows $13, $10. FAU Faculty, Staff, and Students free. Groups of twenty or more $10. For tickets, please contact the Box Office at 561-297-3737.
Music — The Klezmer Company will play a concert of blues in the University Center at 3:00 pm, February 29th. $30 (Premier seating and special lecture) $24, $19. Groups of twenty or more $17. For tickets, please contact the Box Office at 561-297-3737.
Softball — The FAU Softball team will be hosting St. John’s at 4 pm and at 6 pm, March 2nd. For Tickets call: 561-297-3737.
Women’s Tennis — The FAU Women’s Tennis team will be hosting Charleston Southern at 9 pm, March 3rd.
Women’s Basketball — The FAU Women’s Basketball team will be hosting Stetson at 7 pm, March 3rd. For tickets, call 561-297-3737.
Lecture — Douglas Brattebo will present a lecture entitled “Achieving the Democratic Peace” in the auditorium from 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm, March 4th. Dr. Brattebo is on the faculty of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was awarded the prestigious, campus-wide Apgar Award for excellence in teaching and scholarship. He is the author of numerous scholarly works on the presidency and national security. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 561-297-1168.
Dr. Frederick Goodwin will present a lecture entitled “The Roles of Genes and Environment on Behavior” in the Biomedical Science building, room 126, at 4 pm, March 4th. Research Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Center on Neuroscience, George Washington University Medical Center. Co-sponsored by the Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Supported by the FAU Lifelong Learning Society Endowed Professorship in Science. Reception and refreshments following lectures. For more information, please call 561-297-2954.
Student Event — There will be a foam party from 7 pm to 11 pm, March 4th. For more information, please contact the office of Student Development and Activities at 561-297-3735.
Music — FAU is proud to host the Palm Beach Pops with the John Pizzarelli Trio at 8 pm, March 4th. Subscriptions please call Palm Beach Pops at 1-800-448-2472. For more information please call the FAU Box Office at 561-297-3737.
Music — The FAU Music department will be hosting the Latin Music Festival at 2 pm, February 28th. $15, $12; Four or more shows $13, $10. FAU Faculty, Staff, and Students free. Groups of twenty or more $10. Please contact the Box Office at 561-297-3737.
Lecture — Dr. Tom Lansford is presenting a lecture entitled “NATO and the Future of International Security” from 12:15 pm to 2 pm, February 27th. Dr. Landsford serves on the faculty of the University of Southern Mississippi and as a Fellow with the Frank Maria Center for International Politics. Lansford is the author of dozens of articles and a dozen books on international relations and national security. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 561-297-1168.
College Open House — The Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University invites prospective students and their families to its open house from 1 to 4 pm, February 28th. The event begins with a welcome from the Dean and a panel presentation with current students and faculty. This will be followed by information sessions on financial aid, admissions, academic programs, housing, and student life. Campus tours will be offered and refreshments will be served. For directions or more information, call 561-799-8646 or check our website.
