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Florida Atlantic Student News
Your weekly source for important dates, events, and announcements.
We create diverse, challenging and transformative environments through our innovative and effective programs, services, and outcomes-based approach to student learning and development. We equip à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã with necessary tools to achieve academic, personal, and career success.
Our goal is to create a Sense of Belonging, to prioritize Health and Wellbeing, promote Career Readiness, and equip our staff to help à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã succeed at all levels.
Florida Atlantic Homecoming
Thursday, October 24 – Saturday, November 2, 2024
Come together with friends at Homecoming, embracing school spirit through a series of vibrant events such as an on-campus carnival, community service opportunities, a football game, and more! Florida Atlantic will celebrate Homecoming 2024 beginning October 24 to November 2, 2024 on FAU’s Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses. Homecoming is open to all Florida Atlantic à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, faculty and staff unless otherwise noted.
Coming up this week:
HOMECOMING HYPE UPOct. 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Rec CenterJoin Campus Rec to make tie dye shirts, learn about domestic violence awareness, and get hyped for Homecoming! |
OWL MANOROct. 25, 7 p.m. / Barry Kaye AuditoriumEvent sponsored by Student Government. This show is for à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã 18 and over. Tickets at . |
HOMECOMING DAY OF SERVICEOct. 26, 8 a.m. / FAU Track & Field |
Check out all Homecoming events here!
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October 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Florida Atlantic à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã are invited to attend the Florida Atlantic Graduate and Professional School Fair hosted by the Florida Atlantic Career Center on October 24, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Each year, representatives from graduate and professional schools across the country attend this event to share information on their various programs with you.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence is nationally recognized every year in October. This year at Florida Atlantic, we are focusing on types of abuse and safety planning. Join us for an incredible month with a ton of education, fun, and events across all FAU Campuses.
Take a StandMonday, October 21, 11am to 1pm / South end of the Breezeway |
Homecoming Hype-UpThursday, October 24, 11am to 2pm / Rec CenterJoin Campus Rec to make tie dye shirts, learn about domestic violence awareness, and get hyped for Homecoming! |
To download our Virtual Toolkit, find ways to get involved, and learn about on-campus resources, please visit the link below:
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October is Careers in Student Affairs Month! Follow on social media as we celebrate our outstanding staff, highlight departments across the division, and events throughout the month! Stay tuned!
#CareerReadiness #StaffSuccess
How to Succeed at Your Internship
Monday, October 21, 11 am - Noon
Congratulations, you got the internship! Now what?! If you have secured an internship, attend this workshop to learn tips for creating a successful internship experience.
Road to Law School
Tuesday, October 22, 3 pm - 5 pm
Are you planning to apply to law school after graduation? Learn from a panel of law school admissions representatives and legal professionals when to apply for law school, how to prepare for the LSAT, what to focus on when researching law schools, and much more! This event is HYBRID.
Internship and Part-Time Job Fair
Thursday, Nov. 7, 11 am - 3 pm
Attend The Florida Atlantic Internship & Part-Time Job Fair and explore opportunities locally and nationally. Students from all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. The Internship & Part-Time Job Fair attracts companies from various industries including healthcare, communication, government, business, non-profit, science, technology, and more!
Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 11 am - 3 pm
Attend Florida Atlantic’s Virtual Career Fair and explore internship and full-time job opportunities both locally and nationally. Students from all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. The Virtual Career Fair attracts companies from various industries including healthcare, communication, government, business, non-profit, science, technology, and more!
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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Featuring Dr. Ann R. Root, Director of FAR and Assessment for the College of Business, Senior Instructor of Marketing, and Advisor to the Equestrian Club. Topics include good academic habits, FAU Resources to help get back on track after stumbling, and ideas on how to improve your way of life.
Location: OD 203 - Office Depot Complex (Near FAU College of Business)
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Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Don't miss the exploding pumpkins! All are invited to watch Department of Physics faculty drop pumpkins off the roof of the SE-43 building to demonstrate common physics principles such as constant acceleration of gravity, terminal velocity, and Newton's laws. Special guest "The Pumpkin Master" will explain the theories behind these principles.
Monday, Oct. 28, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In an increasingly data-driven political landscape, polling has become a critical tool in understanding public opinion and predicting electoral outcomes. This lecture will offer a comprehensive overview of how polling works and how to interpret the data it provides. We will explore key concepts such as sampling, margin of error, and weighting, and discuss the differences between various types of polls (e.g., tracking polls, exit polls, and opinion polls). The session will feature Dr. Kevin Wagner and leading pollsters who will share their insights on the challenges and nuances of conducting accurate polls in today’s political environment. Free for FAU Students and Faculty.
Location: Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, Boca Raton campus
Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Explore the world with us! Visit the Study Abroad Fair to discover study abroad opportunities, meet study abroad program advisors, hear from alumni, and win prizes!
Location: Social Science Building, SO-44, Boca Raton campus
Coastlines Literary Magazine Open for Submissions!
Deadline for Submissions: November 1
Coastlines, FAU's undergraduate literary magazine, is now open for submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, visual art, graphic narrative, and more until November 1, 2024. Visit the Coastlines website for guidelines, past issues, and further information. Coastlines is run by FAU à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã and facilitated through FAU's English Department. Submit now for a chance to see your creative work published!
November 8 – 10
Join us for an amazing volunteer opportunity for any à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã who are interested in medicine or working with children! Camp Boggy Creek is a free, safe, fun, and life-changning camp for children with serious medical illnesses.
Transportation will be provided. To register, RVSP at the link below:
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