Get out of your room …
Attention pre-laws
If you’d like to pick the brains of law professionals and get a feel for the courtroom, you can’t miss the free panel discussion, “United States vs. Mary and Kevin McCarty: A Case Study in Voting Conflicts and Gifts.” The discussion is from noon to 1:30 p.m. on June 17 and will be held in the College of Nursing Auditorium on the Boca campus. It will be moderated by the director of the Public Ethics Academy and former chair of the Florida Commission on Ethics, Norman Ostrau. It will be featuring the case plaintiff’s lawyer, the president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and more. Don’t forget to bring your questions and ideas. For more info or to RSVP, e-mail Marian Williams at [email protected] or call (954) 762-5140.
Ohmm …
Stretch out any kinks and ease semester stress by learning to tap into healing energy called Reiki. For $425, inhale and exhale while you meditate your worries away and visualize completing any goals you may have set for yourself. Workshop dates are from May 16 to 17, June 6 to 7, July 18 to 19 and Aug. 8 to 9. For more info, contact Dr. Marguerite Purnell at [email protected].
Race to whip your body into shape
Wanna be the swimsuit envy of the summer and stay fit? Join the FAU Runner’s Club! It’s your chance to meet new people and burn off some serious calories Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at the FAU track and field complex located on the Boca campus. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
Get off campus …
Rock out to Lynard Skynard and Kid Rock
Practice your dance moves for the mega concert featuring the Southern rock band Lynard Skynard. The star-striking celebrity effect of this concert doesn’t stop there as the jamming continues with Kid Rock. It’s a can’t-miss opportunity for all when these two musical powers combine on June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. For more info, visit events.pbpulse.com.
Swing into Friday’s dirty dancing
Loosen those hips and prepare to work it on the dance floor to some great salsa, merengue, reggeaton and bachata beats. For only $5, you can dazzle onlookers with your dance skills when you let the music take control on Fridays at 8 p.m. in West Palm Beach’s Cuillo Centre for the Arts. For more info, visit events.pbpulse.com.
Get a gig …
Kohl’s job jackpot
If you’re looking for a part-time summer job, have a flexible schedule, are able to lift 40 pounds, have good verbal skills and are energetic, then Kohl’s wants to hire you. To apply, visit www.snagajob.com.
Toys R Us job jackpot
Flashback to the time when you were a kid in a toy store – didn’t you wish you lived there? Now you can work there! Toys R Us is looking to hire new personnel for positions ranging from management to customer service to bike assembler. Live out the ultimate kid dream and get paid for it. To apply, visit www.snagajob.com.
Clerical job for FAU students
If you are available a minimum of 20 hours a week and are in serious need of some moolah, apply for a clerical job in Fort Lauderdale with a salary of $9 to $12. You’ll be responsible for the clerical duties of three companies, which includes overseeing shipment orders, marketing, research and inventory control. You must also be able to work Saturdays from Oct. 1 through Dec. 20. For more info, contact [email protected].
Get free money …
Residents of Dania Beach, lend me your ears
Who says living in Dania Beach doesn’t have its perks? If you’re an FAU undergraduate student seeking a degree, need financial aid (who doesn’t these days?) and your primary address includes Dania Beach, then apply to the Dania Beach Scholarship by June 30 at 5 p.m. For more info, contact Barbara Stern at (561) 297-3518 or [email protected].
What goes around comes around
The Janice and Julian Weiss Endowment is awarding financial aid for students whose life struggles and family hardships have made it difficult for them to obtain an education. Students must submit an essay explaining why they are qualified, their financial situation, accomplishments and future goals along with their application and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Apply now! For more info, contact Barbara Stern at [email protected] or (561) 297-3518.
National Law Enforcement and Firefighter’s Children Fund
If you’re the child of someone who was part of law enforcement or firefighter personnel and lost their life in the line of duty, you may be awarded a $5,000 grant. You must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit an essay. Extracurricular activities, community service and leadership positions will be taken into consideration. The deadline is July 1. For more info, visit test.nleafcf.org/?page_id=33.
Random listing of the week …
Make way for the bootilicious Beyonce
Come out to one of the summer’s fiercest concerts, featuring the melodious Beyonce, on June 29 in Fort Lauderdale’s BankAtlantic Center. Whether it’s the “Single Ladies” or not, this “Diva” will make you “Crazy in Love” with her contagious beats and lyrics. For more info and tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
