Get Out of Your Room…

Swamp Things at FAU LibraryThe S.E.Wimberly Boca Library’s current exhibition from the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts is “Paradox Swamp: Beauty, Obsession and a Strange Green Land,” centered on The Orchid Thief, a book by Susan Orlean and the selection for this year’s FAU Freshman Reading Project. The exhibition features fine press books, Florida maps from the library’s Otto Bettmann Floridiana Collection, textiles and artifacts from the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes and a number of artists’ books from the Jaffe Collection. This showcase will be displayed for the rest of the summer on the first floor, second floor of the west wing, and the Jaffe Collection area of the FAU Library on the Boca campus.

Get Off-Campus…

Kick Some Balls Without Getting Your Ass KickedNow that the summer is here and you’ve got some free time on your hands, why not head outdoors and do something more active than going to the mall? FAU student Brett Goldstein is currently recruiting guys and girls for an ongoing summer co-ed soccer league. Games will be played “pick-up style” around the Coral Springs area on Sunday evenings throughout the month of August. If you’re ready to strap on the shin guards, contact Brett Goldstein via Facebook.

Go Ga-Ga for Goo GooBuffalo’s favorite alt-rock trio, the Goo Goo Dolls, roll into town on August 3 for a show at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $45, and are available through http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Chill at Churchill’sWe hate driving all the way down to Miami just as much as the next person, but every once in awhile we find a place that makes it worth it. Churchill’s definitely fits the bill. A long-standing South Florida staple on the local indie music scene, this proud little dive bar plays host to a slew of acts ranging from punk rock to hip-hop. The beer selection is more diverse than Angelina Jolie’s adopted brood, and the hidden record store out back just can’t be beat. Check out http://www.churchillspub.com for the latest events taking place.

Finally, Something to Do in Coral SpringsBoring Thursday nights are a thing of the past, thanks to karaoke night at Roy’s Bar and Grill in Coral Springs. Now you can let out your inner ‘American Idol’-even if you sing like Sanjaya. The underground buzz on this new hotspot is already building on campus: members of the FAU Men’s Rugby team were recently spotted shooting pool there, while a large group of hip FAU art students were holding court and belting out those beloved 80s classics. For more info on the fun, call Roy’s at (954) 255-8108.

Intergalactic Planetary… Luau?Jetsetter Lounge in Lake Worth wants to jet you to outer space every Wednesday night for their Intergalactic Polynesian Luau, which consists of a full four-course meal for only $19.95 a person. Oh and did we mention those ass-kicking drinks? Try one of the 24-ounce mai tai concoctions and you’ll be “blasted” off in no time. Jetsetter Lounge can be reached at (561) 533-7999.

Get a Gig…

Rub Thighs for a PaycheckHave your friends complimented you on your barbecue prowess? Are you an expert when it comes to seasoning? Pollo Tropical is currently looking for kitchen prep staff that know a thing or two about applying marinades and seasoning rubs to their chicken, ribs and steaks before the grill chefs cook them. But if you haven’t rubbed your meat in awhile, you can also try for one of their other available positions, including cashier, food line expediter and dining room attendant. Stop by any South Florida Pollo Tropical to submit an application.

Hopefully You Haven’t Seen Waiting…The all-new Grand Lux Cafí© in the Boca Town Center mall is open and ready for business-as well as some wait staff to be hired. The upscale restaurant chain is recruiting servers to join their team on both a full- and part-time basis. Hourly pay is to be determined by level of experience. To submit your application, visit the Grand Lux Cafí© on Glades Road.

At Least It’s Not Debt CollectionMarket research mega-firm, the AC Nielsen Group, has a part-time opportunity available in their Boca Raton offices for a data collection associate. Basically, for 10-15 hours a week, they’d give you a handheld computer and you would go to the area grocery, convenience and drug stores serviced by their company and collect merchandising and inventory information. You will, however, need to have your own reliable transportation and proof of insurance. For more info, call the Florida telephone number for Nielsen Media Research at (813) 366-0000.

Become a Retail Version of Nancy Drew or the Hardy BoysYou’re nosy. Maybe you’re a criminal justice major. Or maybe you just need a job. Either way, T.J. Maxx (in the Somerset Shoppes on Glades Road in Boca Raton) would like to add a new loss prevention detective to its team. This job is full-time, but includes a wide array of employee benefits-and yes, that includes store discounts. Check it out if you’re interested, and just remember to hook us up with your discount.

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 resume to (561) 820-4192.

Get Free Money…

Win a $5,000 Scholarship-No Essay RequiredYou’ll appreciate this one. FastWeb, a comprehensive Web site for scholarships, is sponsoring a $5,000 scholarship of their own, and all you have to do to qualify is register at their Web site and complete a simple scholarship search to be automatically entered to win. Check out http://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 http://www.americanlegacy.org/adamsscholarship for all the fine print.

Slack Off and Get Money for ItThe Delay The Real World Fellowship is available to students who are ages 21-29 and are U.S. citizens. You must propose, in writing via e-mail, what you would do if you could postpone the 9-5 grind. Your idea should be a gutsy and worthwhile adventure in the spirit of Delaying the Real World and the young adventurers who fill the book to be eligible for this award. Visit www.delayingtherealworld.com/fellowship for all the information on this cool scholarship.

Calling all Einsteins (Or Those in Training)The Collegiate Inventors Competition is open to students who have been enrolled full-time in a college or university over the past 12 months. You must submit an original idea, process or technology that will be judged on originality and inventiveness, as well as on its potential value to society (socially, environmentally, and economically), and on its range or scope of use. Up to four students may work together as a team. However, only one prize-between $10,000 and $25,000-will be awarded per entry. Head to http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html for all the fine print.

Media Majors Make Mad MoneyWhen we’re not having fun with alliteration, we’re finding scholarships for you, and here’s one open to communication majors or anyone else studying anything with an emphasis on media. Straightforward Media is giving away $500-and to try for it, all you have to do is fill out a simple application and submit an essay online. So in between finding out who dumped whom via your Facebook News Feed and checking on the latest YouTube vids, pop by www.straightforwardmedia.com/media.

Get Good Karma…

Become “Notes-Worthy”The Office for Students with Disabilities is seeking note-takers for the upcoming Fall 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 [email protected].

Be a Volunteer OwlThe FAU Athletics Department is looking for volunteers to help with home athletics contests. Spots to be filled include: visiting team hosts, ushers, ticket takers and other miscellaneous jobs. Perks include rubbing elbows with that spirited FAU athletic supporter, Owsley Owl. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

Join the Fight Against Ovarian CancerThe National Ovarian Cancer Coalition needs some help in its Boca Raton office. If you can volunteer your time to assisting them with general office duties, data entry, mailings, and filing, you’d also be assisting them in the fight against ovarian cancer. So at the end of the day, you can go home with a nice clean conscience. Even if you did squish a bug yesterday. E-mail [email protected] if you want to help.Get In the Know…

Protect Yourself Against AttackersNow is the time to register for the FAU University Police’s upcoming Rape Aggression Defense class in the fall. This three-day intensive program arms you with the tools you need to defend yourself against an attempt sexual assault. Seating is very limited, which is why we’re urging you to sign up for the three weekly classes beginning on August 27. The cost is a mere $10 for FAU students, and all R.A.D. graduates are automatically entitled to free lifetime returns to the course for updates and practice. Call FAU Police Sergeant Tammy Di Grazia at (561) 297-4229 for more information.

Random Listing of the Week…

A Dose of Design on the MacArthur CampusFAU’s MacArthur Campus Library, located in Jupiter, is currently playing host to an ongoing exhibition titled “Blind Heritage” from now through August 11. The exhibition showcases a variety of high-concept dresses designed by FAU alum Denise Moody-Tackley, created like a ‘Project Runway’ assignment with an assortment of unlikely items such as safety pins, garbage bags, mops, doormats and mattress covers. To check out the goods, hit up the MacArthur Library for their hours of operation at (561) 799-8530.