Events:
Freakers’ Ball ConcertFAU’s The Board is known for hosting the biggest names when it comes to concerts. Be sure to keep checking to find out who will be performing on Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the UC Auditorium.
Florida Atlantic University’s Discovery Day Open House One of the best ways to see what FAU has to offer is to experience it for yourself by attending our FAU Discovery Day! This Open House program provides prospective students with in-depth information about FAU’s programs, admissions, campus housing and financial aid. There will be a variety of faculty and staff highlighting the features and benefits of a Florida Atlantic University undergraduate education. We encourage you to take advantage of opportunities to see and learn what FAU has to offer. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 4 in the University Center’s Grand Palm Room, which is next to the Student Services Building on the Boca Raton campus.
Saturday Morning Movie MadnessOn Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton, there will be a showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Seating is limited, so come early. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. One dollar ticket includes popcorn, drink and the movie. Ticket also enters you into a chance to win the original movie poster.
Ultimate Athlete CompetitionCome out to Quiet Waters Park on Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. to see the Ultimate Athletic Competition. The competition will include individual open male and female and two-person team categories.
Health and Wellness FairThe 4th annual Health and Wellness Fair will take place Nov. 8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the SR Atrium and The Burrow on the MacArthur Campus in Jupiter. Over 30 exhibitors will be present. Ora-Sure Rapid HIV Screening by Cap Comprehensive AIDS Program will be available. Blood pressure screening and cholesterol tests will be given by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. The Student Health Clinic and Counseling Center encourages all faculty and staff to attend.
Engineering Reception/Open HouseChart a course into one of the most exhilarating and incredible professions available today. Join us on Nov. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building lobby to discover how engineering and computer science careers can pave the road to an exciting future. Advisors and current students will be available to provide information and answer questions. R.S.V.P. by Nov. 1.
Cafí© SelectsCome one, come all on Nov. 8 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the Education and Business buildings. We invite all non-traditional students to come and enjoy free coffee and cappuccinos in all different flavors.
Scholarships:
For more information about the following scholarships, visit the web at www.fau.edu/finaid.
BankAtlantic Monthly Scholarship A $200 scholarship will be awarded to eligible students for the month. For more information, please visit www.fau.edu/finaid.
Spencer 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. For more information about the following two scholarships, visit us on the web at www.flipnut.com/general.
General Education ScholarshipFlipnut Innovations offers a $500 scholarship two times a year for any current college student or student planning to attend a college, university or technical school, no matter what field of study, including international students. This scholarship is to help offset the costs of getting a good education from a solid higher-learning institution. People want to go to college for many reasons, including learning a career, advancing their existing career and sometimes just for the enjoyment of learning something new. Whatever your reason, tell us about it. There are application deadlines for each scholarship period. At the end of each scholarship application period, members of the Flipnut Innovations staff will review each application and vote on the winner. This winner will be announced shortly after the deadline period expires. He/She will be notified via e-mail and an e-mail blast will be sent out to all applicants with information about the winner. If you apply now, the application deadline is December 31, 2006. For more information, visit us on the web at www.flipnut.com/general.
Jobs:
Restaurant HelpCook, pizza person and wait staff needed. Delivery drivers with their own car needed as well. Position has full-time and part-time openings. For more information, call (561) 574-7468.
Theater HelpCashier, usher & projectionist wanted for movie theater in Lake Worth & Delray Beach. Full- and part-time positions available. For more information, call Fred after 12 p.m. at (561) 477-5902.
Cultural Research CoordinatorApplicant will be responsible for developing a cultural heritage database for the City of Boynton Beach, including the arts, parks, heritage places, recreation, etc. Duties will involve database modeling and input, potential onsite assessment, interviewing appropriate personnel sources for necessary information. Candidate must have good communication skills, be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently and have intermediate computer skills. Apply online to Susan Harris. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Faxed rí©sumí©s are also acceptable: (561) 737-3258.
SG Meetings:
Boca:Senate meets on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the senate chambers at the University Center.
Rules and Policies committee meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Campus Action committee meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Agencies and Program committee meets on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Ways and Means committee meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Treasure Coast:Senate meets every other Tuesday. For more information, please contact Thomas Morris at (772) 873-3363.
