UNIVERSITY NEWS - MARCH 2005
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MEDIA CONTACT: Aileen Izquierdo
561-297-2442, izquierd@fau.edu
FAU Sets Sight on Florida's Capitol
BOCA RATON, FL (March 4, 2005) - Florida Atlantic University President Frank T. Brogan, Board of Trustee members, staff, alumni and students will embark on Florida's capitol for "FAU Day" on Wednesday, March 9 to discuss FAU's 2005 - 2006 legislative priorities with legislators and legislative staff.
FAU's legislative request includes -
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FAU/UM Medical Education Partnership Expansion Plans - $2,000,000
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FAU/Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution - Marine Science Collaboration - $1,450,000
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Development Research Charter School (Transportation) - $500,000
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FAU Acquisition of WXEL-FM and WXEL-TV from Barry University - TBD
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Center for Autism and Related Disabilties - $600,000
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FAU/UF Joint Use Facility in Davie - $1,600,000
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General Classroom/Engineering Building - $2,400,000
Highlights of FAU's schedule while in
Tallahassee include a display showcase on the capitol's third
floor from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a university reception at the
Florida Restaurant Association beginning at 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 8. Legislative appointments will occur on
Wednesday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information regarding "FAU Day," contact Aileen
Izquierdo, executive director of communications, at
561-716-1056 or izquierd@fau.edu.
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