Get out of your room …
FAU Career Day and Technical Fair
If you’ve got some business attire, are an FAU student or alumni and are in serious need of a job, then the FAU Career Day and Technical Fair is a golden opportunity you can’t miss. On Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the FAU Arena on the Boca campus, a lengthy list of employers will be ready and waiting to hire people at this free event. Become one of those lucky people! For more info, call (561) 297-3533. For a list of employers, visit www.fau.edu/cdc.
Why Sita sang the blues
Find out how the famous cartoonist, Nina Paley, explains the pain behind breakups through the amazing animation of her flipbook film series, Sita Sings the Blues, starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. The compelling story continues on Thursday at the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts on the third floor of the library at the Boca campus. For more info, call (561) 297-0226.
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].
In search of a leader
If you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills or want to be more involved in campus affairs, the FAU student government wants you! Whether you’re pre-law or not, if you think you’d be a good campus senator or associate justice then ask your campus governor about the availability of the positions. Your voice in the SG can make a serious university-wide impact. For more info, visit www.fau.edu/sga.
Calling all musicians
Looking to expose your musical talents to an anticipating audience? Whether you’re a band member or solo artist, sign up for the Student Union Unplugged Music Series in the fall and charm onlookers with the music of a rising star. You never know who may be listening! For more info, contact Alicia Keating at [email protected].
Get off campus …
Animation fan heaven
Get the ultimate anime and comic book fix when you meet the voiceover stars from Futurama and more at the Animation Super Convention in the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center in Miami. Starting Friday, Oct. 2, enjoy cosplay, watch anime music videos and meet celebrity guest stars. The SuperCon contests and amazing programming continue over the weekend. ^_^! For more info, tickets or contest guidelines, visit www.animationsupercon.com.
Get good karma …
Food Bank Project
Welcome the fall semester with a giving streak by donating canned, dry and baking mix goods to the Food Bank Project. Donations can be dropped off in Room 207 of the Administration Building until Aug. 26. Maybe the good karma can turn into much-needed academic luck later on. For more info and a list of suggested donations, visit Personal Announcements on MyFAU.
Get a gig …
T.J. Maxx needs sales associate
If you have a flexible schedule, are able to lift 50 pounds, have good verbal skills and are energetic, then T.J. Maxx wants to hire you. You must apply in person! For more info, visit www.snagajob.com.
Get creative at Michael’s
If you’re knowledgeable, outgoing and responsible, then you could be hired as Michael’s customer experience associate. Not only will you be performing cashier duties, but you’ll be primarily responsible for giving customers the very best impression of Michael’s. To apply, visit www.snagajob.com.
Can the kid at heart come out to play?
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. Live out the ultimate kid dream and get paid for it. To apply, visit www2.toysrus.com/careers.
Get free money …
How my essay scored me $2,000
Got good writing skills? Debate your position on capital punishment from a practical, philosophical or ethical standpoint in essay form. If you make a mighty argument, the judges may feel compelled to grant you $2,000. The deadline is Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. For more info and guidelines, visit www.textbookX.com.
Random listing of the week …
Attention academic geniuses
If you’re a senior with a GPA of 3.7 or more, the Marshall and Rhodes scholarships want to sponsor your beautiful mind. Marshall funds brilliant graduate students who want to study in England, and the Rhodes funds students who want to continue graduate study at Oxford. Bear in mind that to hit this jackpot, you’ve got to be nominated by FAU! For more info, visit www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/
