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Boca governor encourages students to attend online programming

Boca governor encourages students to attend online programming

April 3, 2020

Student body Gov. Alex Zand and his administrative cabinet provided students with updates on programming via Instagram Live.

Board of Trustees votes to refund students’ housing, meal plans

Board of Trustees votes to refund students’ housing, meal plans

March 31, 2020

The refunds will cost up to $8.5 million and will be issued directly back to students’ accounts on April 17.

Longtime FAU store closes due to coronavirus hardships

Longtime FAU store closes due to coronavirus hardships

March 27, 2020

It’s Owl Time is a local business solely dedicated to selling FAU merchandise. In May, it’s set to close its doors after selling for seven years.

FAU implements pass/fail grading system for ‘most’ degrees

FAU implements pass/fail grading system for ‘most’ degrees

March 25, 2020

On Wednesday, the Office of Provost sent out an email detailing a plan for students to choose a pass/fail option for the rest of the semester for classes.

FAU student creates petition for pass or fail grading option

FAU student creates petition for pass or fail grading option

March 18, 2020

In less than 24 hours, the petition has gained over 3,000 signatures and students from other Florida schools are doing the same.

First FAU student tests positive for coronavirus, graduation canceled

First FAU student tests positive for coronavirus, graduation canceled

March 17, 2020

On Tuesday, FAU and the Florida Board of Governors announced that FAU has its first case of coronavirus, classes will remain online for the rest of the semester and graduation has been canceled.

Where and when you can eat at FAU next week

Where and when you can eat at FAU next week

March 15, 2020

Here are the hours for the Food Court and Atlantic Dining Hall for the upcoming week.

FAU announces classes go online-only starting Monday

FAU announces classes go online-only starting Monday

March 11, 2020

FAU is moving classes fully online for approximately two weeks — as of Wednesday — due to coronavirus concerns.

FAU English department hosts Toni Morrison symposium

FAU English department hosts Toni Morrison symposium

March 5, 2020

Last week, over 50 people discussed the works of the late Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.

FAU professor researches Florida’s algae crisis

FAU professor researches Florida’s algae crisis

March 4, 2020

FAU professor and researcher Brian Lapointe is trying to spread awareness about the harmful effects of algae blooms in Florida.

FAU suspends travel to China, South Korea due to coronavirus

FAU suspends travel to China, South Korea due to coronavirus

March 2, 2020

FAU announced last week that they were suspending university-related travel to South Korea. FAU suspended travel to China on Feb. 4.

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias to perform at FAU

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias to perform at FAU

March 1, 2020

Iglesias’ show will be April 3 at 8 p.m. at the Barry Kaye Auditorium.