Get Out of Your Room…
Dance with the Flamenco ClubShake a tail feather-or learn how-with the FAU Flamenco Dance Club. You might not become a hip-slinging Shakira overnight, but by attending their weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio of room 130 in the Arts & Letters Building, you’ll be fixing your two left feet in no time. E-mail the group’s president, Andrea Carrasquilla to [email protected].
Submit to FAU’s ‘Coastlines’Get out of your room and into the pages of FAU’s acclaimed Coastlines literary magazine. The editorial staff is currently accepting submissions for the 2007 edition. If you’ve got poetry, photography, short stories, or any other submissions you’d like to share, visit www.english.fau.edu/coastlinesonline for more details; or e-mail your entries/questions to [email protected].
FAU Goes Poster-alFAU students are in for a visual feast of contemporary art in the form of posters. The University Galleries have commissioned not one, but two, international poster exhibitions. The first, titled “Graphic Noise: Art at 1,000 Decibels” is an enormous collection of indie rock posters used to advertise shows. The second, the internationally-acclaimed “The Graphic Imperative: International Posters for Peace, Social Justice, and the Environment” contains posters designed by graphic artists concerned with using their skills to tackle social issues. The exhibitions are currently on display in the Schmidt Center Galleries behind the Arts and Humanities Buildings and will remain through Jan 2007. For gallery hours and other inquiries, call (561) 297-2966.
Books: Not Just for Pillows in Class AnymoreThe FAU Libraries are trying to teach you a thing or two about books. The Arthur & Mata Jaffe Collection, “Books as Aesthetic Objects,” is currently on display in the new Jaffe space at the S.E. Wimberley Library to showcase the varied aspects of the Book Arts. The exhibit is open until further notice. For more information, log on to www.jaffecollection.org.
Bored? Try The BoardThose spirited kids from the FAU Program Board take over the Breezeway in front of the Bookstore Lawn as part of their weekly “Breezeway Series” on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get Off-Campus…
Bounce Around with the Bouncing SoulsPunk-rock party boys, the Bouncing Souls, will be jamming at Revolution on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Opening acts include the Street Dogs, Whole Wheat Bread, and World/Inferno Friendship Society. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling Revolution at (954) 727-0950.
Proof that Boynton Beach Isn’t That BadNo offense to Boyntonites, but that city can be really boring if there’s no money in your pocket. However, the Boynton Beach City Library has stepped in to assist. Every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. is “Free Movie Night” at the library. Sure, it’s no Muvico, but isn’t that better for your wallet? For more information, call (561) 742-6393.
Party at ClematisWest Palm Beach gets funky every Thursday evening in Centennial Square, downtown West Palm Beach, where thousands of people play in the Centennial Fountain (legally), take in the sound of local bands playing funk, blues, rock, world beat and rockabilly, cruise the outdoor crafts bazaar and sample multicultural cuisine. Remember, it’s just a sample there, “Tubbo.” The party starts at 5:30 p.m. and lasts to 9 p.m. at Clematis St. & Narcissus Ave. in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 659-8007.
A Recipe for a Good Time with Duck SoupTake one dive bar in Fort Lauderdale, sell it to some rockabilly guys, let them fix up the place, and add a healthy heap of good cheer-with some alcohol, of course-and you’ve got Duck Soup. This bar, located on Powerline Rd. just north of Oakland Park Blvd., is definitely the place where everyone comes to let loose and party to their heart’s content. Look for bartenders Jenn or Tami, and ask them for “sloppy seconds.” You’ll be glad you did. For more info, check out Duck Soup’s MySpace at www.myspace.com/ducksoupbar.
Random Listing of the Week…
Quilting… Yes, QuiltingInterested in quilting or learning how? Whether you are a novice or an expert, or just looking to finally have something in common with your grandmother, join the Boynton Beach City Library Quilters who meet at the library every Thursday, except holidays, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Quilters were formed to share quilting information and education and to perpetuate quilting as a cultural and artistic form. The quilting activities also create a social group with similar interests.
Get a Gig…
Work for a Web Design “King”If you know more about web design than just the HTML music video codes on your MySpace page, then consider taking advantage of this opportunity. Web designers are currently being recruited for work, so if you’re interested, please contact Sevown Matthews-also known as FAU student “Sevown is King”-at (561) 542-3199, or via e-mail to [email protected].
Yes, Even You Could be a Security OfficerLooking for occasional work and extra income? A job as an on-call Security Officer may be for you. This position will be responsible for greeting and directing visitors, after-hours switchboard, safety inspections and property patrols. This is an unarmed proprietary department with emphasis on customer service. Seeking for all shifts. To apply, fax rí©sumí© to (561) 820-4192.
Get Paid to ParkYou always complain that everywhere in Boca Raton has valet parking-even that Publix down on Camino Real. But I’ll bet you didn’t realize how much money there is to be made in valet services, did ya? A valet company is looking for students who want to make $300-$500 a week, full- or part-time, to drive cars that they won’t be able to afford… yet. After all, that’s why were in college, right? For more information, please call (561) 995-7150.
Fuzzy Mathematicians Need Not ApplyIf you know how to keep books and not cook them, a bookkeeper is needed for a friendly environment on a part-time basis from Monday through Friday, with potential for a full-time position. Pay is based on experience. For more information, call (561) 776-6229.
Get Some Free Money…
Win a $5,000 Scholarship-No Essay RequiredYou’ll appreciate this one. FastWeb!, a comprehensive website for scholarships, is sponsoring a $5,000 scholarship of their own, and all you have to do to qualify is register at their website and complete a simple scholarship search to be automatically entered to win. Check out www.fastweb.com to read the official rules of entry.
Committed to the Community? Get Back for Giving BackThe Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Communications is available to graduating high school seniors, college seniors and first-year graduate students who are pursuing full-time courses of study in public health, communications, social work, education, liberal arts or a related field. You must demonstrate a commitment to community service on behalf of a disadvantaged community, and use visual arts/media or other creative endeavors to convey a culturally appropriate health message aimed at raising community awareness of tobacco’s harmful impact, or countering tobacco use by a disadvantaged population. Additionally, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for your most recent academic year. Got all that? Oh yeah, and for your DIY “tobacco is whack-o” PSA, you could net a cool $5,000 to $10,000. Head to www.americanlegacy.org/AdamsScholarship for all the fine print.
For more information on the following scholarships, check out www.fau.edu/finaid.
pencer Foundation Dissertation FellowshipsThrough the Dissertation Fellowship Program, the Spencer Foundation aims to build capacity in the education research community by supporting a new generation of scholars from a wide range of fields.
Rotary International Grants & ScholarshipsStudy at a Rotary Center for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution. You must have a bachelor’s degree and be proficient in more than one language. You must also speak the language of the host country.
Imagine America-Military Award Program This program has been established to assist thousands of military personnel each year to pursue postsecondary career education at hundreds of career colleges across the nation. The MAP recognizes the important contributions of our nation’s armed services.
Get Good Karma…
Help the Needy for the HolidaysThe FAU Volunteer Center is closing up their annual Holiday Giving Tree celebration. The recipients of this collection drive will be invited to attend the closing ceremony from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the lobby of the Student Services building. Volunteers are also needed to help assist throughout the duration of the program, and all volunteers will be rewarded for their efforts with a T-shirt. To lend a hand, contact Monica Jara at [email protected].
Become “Notes-Worthy”The Office for Students with Disabilities is seeking note-takers for the upcoming Spring 2007 semester. If you want to do something good for someone, as well as stay motivated to keep better notes, contact coordinator Michelle Shaw at (561) 297-3880, or e-mail to [email protected].
Get In the Know…
Learn How to Buy Your First HouseWhen the time comes for you to move out of your shared 2/2 and actually buy real furniture as opposed to making it out of leftover pizza boxes, this seminar may be of interest to you. First American Title Insurance Company is hosting a free educational seminar about the home buying process for first-time homebuyers on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at the First American Title Insurance Company (1450 Centrepark Blvd., Ste. 225, West Palm Beach). For more information or to RSVP, call Jim Lance at (561) 436-7595 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Boca Raton Campus Student Government MeetingsSenate meets on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers at the University Center (UC).
Rules and Policies Committee meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Senate Workroom of the UC.
Campus Action Committee meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in the Senate Workroom of the UC.
Agencies and Programs Committee meets on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the Senate Workroom of the UC.
Ways and Means Committee meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Senate Workroom of the UC.
Treasure Coast Campus Student Government MeetingsSenate meets every other Tuesday. For more information, please contact Thomas Morris at (772) 873-3363.
