Get Out of Your Room…
Go Eat a TortoiseOk, you might not be able to actually eat a tortoise, shark or any other Galapagos creatures at this event, but at least you can look at some great prints taken by renowned photographer Candace O. Childrey and enjoy some light human-food refreshments. The event will run through Oct. 19 at the John D. MacArthur campus in the SR Atrium. The event will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free to students and the public. For more information or to RSVP for the reception, contact Margaret Allen at (561) 799-8105 or [email protected].
Lens Match to the DeathCalling all photographers: See if you have what it takes! At the “FAU Students Photograph the World” Exhibition, you can check out various topics and prints from fellow students, whose work will speak for itself. An opening reception on Sept. 28 will serve refreshments. The photography will be showcased at Studio 728 in Fort Lauderdale at the Reubin O’D Askew Tower until Oct. 12. For more info, contact Karen Esteves at (954) 762-5695.
Bush Hating FestivalJoin the Redlands Democratic Club meeting at Redland Hotel to converse about politics and meet fellow Donkey activists. If you just want to listen, that’s fine too. There’s an open cash bar downstairs. The next meeting is on Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Homestead. Check out http://www.democrats.org/page/event for more information.
Ack Ack Ack?The John D. MacArthur Campus Library Gallery is hosting two exhibitions, “Ack, Ack, Ack” and “Through the Lens,” Saturday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Oct. 19. The names speak for themselves as they will showcase mixed mediums of art and photography open to the public. For more info, call (561) 799-8530 or visit http://www.library.fau.edu/npb/npb.htm.
Get Off-Campus…
Are you Sexy?Only for the chic and sexy, it’s Posh Fridays at Nicks on Palmetto Rd. Being less than a mile from the Boca campus, a cab fare won’t be much to get out of your drab closet, I mean dorm, and have some fun each and every Friday. Other than a great rock, hip hop and reggae atmosphere with two rooms and two DJs, Nicks offers $3 sexy shots and $99 chic champagne bottles. Get in from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. or RSVP for a room at (561) 305-7027.
Who Gambles and Rocks out in a Night Club?Have you been to the club somebody named a city after? Apparently Club Boca is so fly they can do that, and now they gamble while dancing. Between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., you can join in the Rock and Roll Sin City Casino Night this and every Thursday. Check out Clubboca.net for more info and directions.
Get a Gig…
Make Money and Rip Off AmericaThe opportunity to join one of the largest Insurance companies and hand out ridiculous premiums to unsuspecting and innocent American home and car owners is around the corner. State Farm Insurance Corporate is visiting the Barry Kaye College of Business at the Boca campus to hire students and to offer internships. The pay would be around $15 an hour and college credit for internships is optional. Bring your resume and dress professionally before you get to room BU 120 on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to Kelly Mitchell at [email protected] or call (561) 297-2819.
Teach Someone Else for a ChangeIf you have a PhD, demonstrate a significant and ongoing program of research, teach core and upper level courses in history and international studies, and possess one to three years of college teaching experience, the Wilkes Honors College of FAU invites you to become an assistant professor. This comes with a $41,000 salary and the chance to tell someone else what to learn for a change. Applications must be received by Dec. 1. You can apply online by at www.jobs.fau.edu
Get Sweaty Dollar BillsLooking for some sun, dirt and sweaty cash? Apply for a house and yard maintenance job with David B. Smith for part time cash at $12 an hour. All you need is a high school diploma and some yard skills. Hours are flexible and fit around your personal schedule. Contact David B. Smith at (561) 279-6126 or [email protected].
Get Some Free Money…
Get Some of Greene’s GreenThe M. Brenn Green Scholarship is offering awards of $1,000 per year to first-time-in-college freshmen majoring in one of the following areas: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, health administration, political science, social psychology, social work or sociology. The scholarship is renewable up to four years based on academic achievement and completion in one of the areas above. Go onto http://www.fau.edu/academic/admissions/freshmanlist.html to fill out an application.
Good Karma…
Help Others Take Good NotesEven if you don’t take good notes, you can still help out your fellow students at FAU. The Office for Students with Disabilities is always looking for new volunteers who want to add improved interpersonal skills and great work experience to their resumes. Available positions include a note taker, proctor, reader, research assistant, scribe, sighted guide and tutor. Schedules for volunteering will fit around your priorities. Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at (561) 297-3880.
Have a HeartJoin students and faculty in the American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk” through the Boca Raton campus. Walking starts at 7 a.m. on Sept. 29. If you raise $100, you’ll receive a “Heart Walk” t-shirt. For more information, contact (561) 394-0170 and www.heart.org
Universities have Homecoming?FAU certainly does and the Homecoming Committee is looking for you to volunteer. You’ll be helping with the events for this year’s celebration on Oct. 21 through 28. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to the director of homecoming, Tameika Pharr, at [email protected] or call (561) 297-2381.
Random Listing of the Week…
Live Music, Great Food & Salsa Why go out and buy The Color Purple DVD when you can win a chance to see it live? The play is an inspiring story of hope and love featuring jazz, gospel and blues. Because The Color Purple is currently playing on Broadway and touring the U.S. with early stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tempe and Cleveland, they’ve put aside tickets for a lucky winner. That one grand prize winner will receive tickets to see The Color Purple live at one of the four production locations and a memory book signed by members of the cast. The grand prize includes roundtrip air transportation for two, 2-night hotel accommodations and theater tickets to the performance. Air travel provided courtesy of American Airlines. Check out www.aol.com/tickets/color-purple-sweepstakes.com for rules and regulations.
