FAU is taking aim at becoming a stronger engine of economic growth in South Florida through a multi-faceted initiative to support existing and new businesses, particularly those in the high-tech sector. "The FAU Board of Trustees is committed to making the university much more of a player on the South Florida economic scene," said Board Chair Robert J. Stilley. "We want to increase FAU's ability to help existing companies by providing a wide range of support services, to spin off new companies through research and to attract out-of-state companies that want to establish a link with a research university. This will ultimately lead to higher paying jobs in this area and a better quality of life." READ MORE...

Community Blood Centers of South Florida and FAU's Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service invite you to donate blood and save three lives. Community Blood Centers will be on the Boca Raton campus for a blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Majestic Palm Room of the Student Union Building. Donors will receive a mini physical, iron and cholesterol screenings, free T-shirt, pizza and fruit. Donors also earn one hour of volunteer service; platelet donors receive two hours of volunteer service. Please stop by to donate! Questions? Contact the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service at 561-297-3607.

The Homecoming Parade is becoming a great tradition at FAU -- every year, it gets bigger and better! The 5th Annual Homecoming Parade will start at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 and work its way along North University Drive, Volusia Ave. and Dade Ave. Over 60 entries are expected in this year's parade including student organization floats, decorated golf carts, specialty cars and motorcycles, walking units and several marching bands. This is truly a community event on the Boca Raton campus and all FAU students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and the entire Boca Raton community are invited.

After the Homecoming Parade, come to the Housing Lawn for the annual Fall Family Fest event hosted by President Saunders! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, photo booth novelties, sand art, caricature artists, jugglers, circus performers, along with lots more entertainment. Also, enjoy the delicious cookout sponsored by Business Services and Chartwells. Visit www.fau.edu/homecoming for the entire week's events.

Sponsored Programs in the Division of Research will move to Suites 227/228 in the Student Services Building (SU-80) from the Administration Building on Friday, Oct. 21. The Grantsera server will be offline during the move, and is expected to be unavailable from Thursday afternoon, Oct. 20, to Monday morning, Oct. 24. Login to the server will not be possible during this period.

Principal investigators submitting proposals around the move date should plan accordingly and submit them no later than Wednesday, Oct. 19, or after Tuesday, Oct. 25. If you have not done so already, please communicate with your sponsored programs proposal and contract administrator if you plan to submit a proposal in October.

Telephone numbers for sponsored programs staff will not change. Staff members will not be accessible at their office numbers while telephones are moved on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 20. Telephone access should resume on Friday, Oct. 21.

As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, FAU is focusing on educating students, faculty and staff about how to secure their parts of cyberspace, mobile devices, laptops, tablets, desktop computers, their passwords, personal information and data as well as the University's critical infrastructure. Office of Information Technology (OIT) is sponsoring a series of informative presentations during the week of Oct. 24 to 28, including "Today's Security Threats Uncovered," "Social Networking Security," "Cybersecurity for Higher Education," "Securing Mobile Devices" and more. A complete list is available at www.fau.edu/oit/security/events.php under "Upcoming Events." The presentations will be held at the Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter campuses. For more information about cyber security and safe computing, visit www.fau.edu/security.

A "50 on the 50" black-tie gala will be held on on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Tower of the new, 30,000-seat Football Stadium on the Boca Raton campus. Highlights of the gala include a "half-time" show on the field; a silent auction featuring rounds of golf, tickets to local attractions, computers, gift cards and more; and opportunities to see FAU's 50th Anniversary Book brought to life through a video presentation. While providing an opportunity for the University's friends and supporters to join in the celebration, the gala also serves as a fundraiser for the President's Scholarship Challenge, which has raised more than $200,000 so far, and 61 students have been awarded scholarships this year. Tickets to the gala are priced at $250 per person. To find out more, visit www.fau.edu/50th.

The Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service (WCCES) in the Division of Student Affairs is compiling a list of on-campus volunteer opportunities for students. If there are departments that have a need for student volunteers, complete the Request Form for Volunteers found at www.fau.edu/volunteer under the Community tab on the left-hand side of the page. Questions? Contact Jheanelle Shepherd at 561-297-3607 or jshephe8@fau.edu.

Please be advised that on football game days, new parking and transportation policies have been adopted. For the most up-to-date game-day information including information on tailgating, visit www.fau.edu/parking/gameday.php.

The 2011 Homecoming Committee invites every FAU department to participate in the annual Homecoming Office Decorating Contest. This year's Homecoming theme is "Building Traditions for 50 Years." Let your creativity run wild. Show your FAU spirit by "building" on this FAU tradition and showing that FAU will bring home a victory! Please show your support for University-wide programming by engaging your staff and co-workers in a fun and creative team-building activity that can boost morale and raise enthusiasm.

To enter your office into the contest, contact Aloha Balza at abalza1@fau.edu. All offices must be registered by Monday, Oct. 24.

- You may begin decorating at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
- Offices decorating must be completed by 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.
- Judging will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 2.
- Rules for decorating and criteria for judging are available at www.fau.edu/homecoming/forms/forms.php.

The contest is University-wide! Each campus will be judged by the same University-wide committee, comprised of members from each campus grouping. There will be a first-place winner chosen from each campus. There will also be first, second and third place offices on a University-wide level. The Grand Prize Winning Office will be notified on Thursday, Nov. 3. The Grand Prize includes 12 Game Day tickets and pre-game field access for 12!

The FAU LGBTQA Resource Center is celebrating LGBTQA History Month with a number of events, including a screening of the documentary "Ruthie & Connie: Every Room in the House" on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and LGBT History at FAU and Beyond: An Evening with Dr. Fred Fejes on Tuesday Oct. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. (see listing under Oct. 25). More details for these events and others this semester are listed at www.fau.edu/lgbtqa.

FAU will host a series of events during Disability Awareness Month -- October. Click here for the press release listing the month's events. The events will offer several opportunities for students to gain first-hand experience of what it is like to live with a disability. More than 650 students are currently registered with the FAU Office for Students with Disabilities, where staff provide students with documented disabilities the academic support services and accommodations they need to give them equal access to all the academic programs at FAU. Along with the Office for Students with Disabilities, the events are sponsored by several FAU organizations, including Campus Recreation, CARD, the FAU Program Board, the Owls Supporting Diversity (OSD) Club and Stand Among Friends.

FAU's University Catalog will be undergoing its revision process this fall in preparation for the 2012-2013 online edition. The Registrar's Office invites you to submit your changes. Please review the current online catalog at www.fau.edu/academic/registrar/catalogRevs to determine if corrections are required for your area. Colleges: In addition to reviewing your college sections, take a look in Degree Programs, Degree Requirements, General Information and Registration and Records under the catalog's General Information tab for specific college information in these sections that may also need updating.

Changes may be submitted via email or hard copy to Maria Jennings at SU 147D or mjenning@fau.edu. If submitting by hard copy, print only the pages requiring corrections and write your changes on them in red ink. If submitting by email, highlight all the changes.

Revisions are due by Monday, Oct. 24. Please include a contact name and phone number or email address with your revisions in case we have any questions. You will receive a proof incorporating your changes by December. The new edition of the catalog will be posted online in early March. If you have any questions, call Maria at 561-297-0236 or Risa Polansky at 561-297-2308. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The next deadline for submission of applications for undergraduate research grants is Oct. 17. Details on the program and guidelines can be found at www.fau.edu/deanugstudies/Undergraduate_Research_Grants_Guidelines.php. Please keep in mind that the research or creative activity conducted by the student generally takes the form of directed research, independent study, or work on an honors thesis under the supervision of a faculty member, rather than work conducted to fulfill regular course or seminar requirements. Faculty mentorship is one of the most important elements of undergraduate research. Students receiving funding under this program are expected to present their findings at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 6, 2012. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Ed Pratt at 561-297-1171 or epratt2@fau.edu.

The FAU Heritage Planning Committee, which represents FAU faculty, staff and students, is planning the Calendar of Events for Native American Heritage Month to run Nov. 1 to 30. If you have not done so already, please let the committee know if your office, department or student organization is planning any programs or events that should be included in the calendar. The submission deadline is Oct. 19. Please send the information to Ingrid Jones at ijones@fau.edu in the following format: day, date, time, campus, location, building, room, name of the event/program, contact person by title, department or student organization name, a telephone number and a two- or three-sentence description of the event or program. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 561-297-3959. If anyone is interested in joining the committee, please contact Juan Izaguirre at jizagui2@fau.edu or at 561-297-3959.

The University/College Library at FAU Davie would like to invite all FAU professors to participate in the Third Annual Literary Feast, to be held on Nov. 1. Why the Literary Feast? The feast is a wonderful, unique way to:
- Increase awareness of the creativity of the professors who teach at Florida Atlantic University and Broward College
- Allow students to interact and engage with professors as scholars and experts in their fields outside of the classroom
- Inform students who may be interested about the publishing process, art exhibition and musical composition
- Encourage literacy and creativity

This year the Literary Feast will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bailey Hall on the Davie Campus. Refreshments will be served and student attendees will be eligible for prizes (sorry, prizes are limited to students). For an Interest Form and Participation Letter (deadline to participate is Oct. 21) or more details, please contact Shireen Lalla at slalla@fau.edu or 954-236-1220, or visit http://libguides.ucl.broward.edu/literary_feast.

Do you know a great faculty or staff member of FAU that you believe deserves some extra recognition? Do you know of a faculty or staff member at FAU that continually goes above and beyond? This year's Homecoming parade is the perfect opportunity to recognize that individual! Please nominate a faculty or staff member of FAU to be the Grand Marshal of the 2011 Homecoming parade. The Grand Marshal will ride in a convertible down the parade route and wave with pride to all of the FAU Owls! The individual will then be taken directly to the Fall Family Fest event on the Housing lawn. Nomination forms can be picked up in any of the Student Involvement & Leadership offices on any of the campuses or online at www.fau.edu/homecoming. Nomination forms are due to Student Involvement & Leadership, UN 206 on the Boca Raton campus by Friday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m.

The Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts at FAU Libraries is accepting applications for its Helen M. Salzberg Artist-in-Residence Program for the Spring 2012 semester. Established this year by Salzberg, a folk artist and poet, the program allows artists working in the book arts to spend 12 weeks working, teaching workshops and mentoring students at the Jaffe Center, which is located on the third floor of the Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus.

The artist in residence will receive a $5,000 stipend for the 12-week semester and is responsible for transportation, housing, parking, meals and materials a required creative project. Details on creative project guidelines, workshop expectations, deadlines and the application process can be found at www.jaffecollection.org. All materials are due by 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7.

The Jaffe Center revolves around a core collection of artists' books and focuses on all aspects of the book arts, including hand papermaking and paper decoration, letterpress printing and alternative print techniques, and bookbinding. For more information, please contact John Cutrone at 561-297-0455.

The Boren Award for Study Abroad is also available for the 2012-13 Academic Year. Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study in world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. The Boren Scholarships provide opportunities for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. Summer 2012 programs for STEM areas are also allowed. The FAU campus deadline for undergraduates is Jan. 11, 2012; after a campus review the final application must be sent by Feb. 9, 2012. The Boren Fellowships allow graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies. Graduate students apply directly and must submit their applications to arrive by Jan. 31, 2012. Information on all Boren awards can be found at www.borenawards.org.

For help, contact Dr. Catherine Meschievitz at FAU at 561-297-1039 or cmeschie@fau.edu.

The Fall 2011 issue of the FAU in Broward newsletter can be viewed at www.fau.edu/broward/community/communityrelations/FAU-Newsletter.php.

The Sept./Oct. issue of Safety Outlook, produced by the Division of Risk Management, is now available at www.fau.edu/facilities/ehs/info/Safety-Outlook.pdf.

The OIT 2011 back-to-school newsletter with technology news for faculty and students is available at www.fau.edu/oit/about/publications.php.

Please make students aware that the Career Update E-Newsletter includes information on all the coming workshops and events held by the Boca Raton, Broward and Northern Campuses Career Development Centers. Visit www.fau.edu/cdc/flyers/careerupdate.pdf to get a copy.

Tim Wise will present "Between Barack and a Hard Place: Racism and Denial in the Age of Obama" on Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Grand Palm Room of the Student Union on the Boca Raton campus. Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, and has been called, "One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation," by best-selling author and professor, Michel Eric Dyson, of Georgetown University. Wise has spoken in 49 states, on over 600 college campuses and to community groups across the nation. He is the author of six books, including the highly acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son. For more information, contact Juan M. Izaguirre at jizagui2@fau.edu.

On Tuesday, Oct. 18. FAU Harbor Branch is offering a Sunset Boat Cruise to Bird Island in Stuart. Bird Island is one of the top 10 bird rookeries in Florida. There are 14 bird species roosting and nesting on the island, including threatened and endangered species. The boat departs the Stuart city dock at 5 p.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m. Cost $25. For more information, call 772-242-2559.

Community Blood Centers of South Florida and FAU's Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service invite you to donate blood and save thee lives. Community Blood Centers will be on the Boca Raton campus for a blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Majestic Palm Room of the Student Union Building. Donors will receive a mini physical, iron and cholesterol screenings, free T-shirt, pizza and fruit. Donors also earn one hour of volunteer service; platelet donors receive two hours of volunteer service. Please stop by to donate! Questions? Contact the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service at 561-297-3607.

Have a howling good time on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FAU Wellness Expo in the Campus Recreation & Fitness Center on the Boca Raton campus. FREE health screenings, food, games, giveaways and more! For information, call 561-297-1048. Sponsored by Today & Beyond Wellness and the Peer Education Team.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, Noon
Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition Artist Talk with Tammy Knipp, Graphic Design Artist
Visual Arts Building, Room 105, Boca Raton Campus
Information: 561-297-2966

Meet your representatives. Learn about and become involved in the political process. Citizenship is about participation. The Jack Miller Forum proudly presents two FAU Political Town Halls, part of the Fall 2011 Distinguished Speakers Series. Sponsored by the the Department of Political Science in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. in PA 101: Congressman Ted Deutch
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. in KH 102: Congressman Allen West

For more information, contact: Dr. Kevin Wagner at kwagne15@fau.edu or visit www.fau.edu/jackmillerforum.

The Boca Raton Historical Society presents Aubrey Kintop '11 speaking about "Women of the Boca Raton Army Air Field During World War II" on Oct. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 71 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Ms. Kintop, a former intern of the Boca Raton Historical Society, recently received her master's degree in history from FAU and currently serves as FAU adjunct professor specializing in American history. She will discuss her research on civilian and military women of the Boca Raton Army Air Field during World War II.Student are free. Non-members $5; BRHS members free. Reservations required. For more information or to register, call 561-395-6766 ext. 101, or visit www.bocahistory.org.

Join the University Center for Excellence in Writing on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. in GS 215 on the Boca Raton campus for a wine & cheese reception honoring the winners of the NDOW writing contests and featuring a reading and book signing by novelist Cristina Garcia. Stop by earlier that day (Oct. 20) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Traditions Plaza next to Starbucks for: GAMES, FUN, TREATS, PRIZES.

Be sure to remind students participate in one or both of the National Day on Writing contests. Visit www.fau.edu/UCEW for more details.

The Division of Research presents a roundtable on the FAU Healthy Aging Research Initiative: Opportunities for FAU Faculty and Students on Thursday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. in the DaVinci Room, 1st Floor of the Engineering East Building (across from Chick N' Grill) on the Boca Raton campus. Lunch will be provided!

In response to the rapid growth of the senior population locally as well as throughout the country, FAU's Healthy Aging Research team is working across multiple disciplines to build the infrastructure for a nationally recognized research program that will improve the quality of life and quality of care for people as they age. The co-leaders of the Healthy Aging Initiative, Joseph Ouslander, M.D., Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, and Ruth Tappen, Ph.D., R.N., Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, invite interested faculty to join them to explore new collaborations among FAU faculty and graduate students that will provide opportunities for a broad range of research (including health services, clinical, translational and basic). To RSVP or for more information, contact Beth Barak at bbarak@fau.edu or 561-297-2311.

The College of Business will host Abdol Moabery, FAU Board of Trustees member and president and CEO of GA Telesis on Oct. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 101 in the Office Depot Grand Lecture Hall on the Boca Raton campus. The Fall 2011 Executive Forum Lecture Series, sponsored by Bank of America, is in its 20th year and provides FAU students exposure to the wealth of knowledge and experience of entrepreneurs and executives from a wide variety of businesses and industries. Each week, speakers will provide a brief overview of their individual businesses, as well as other professional experiences, followed by a discussion of key issues facing their industries, businesses or the business climate in general. The Executive Forum Series is free and open to the public. RSVP online by clicking here beginning the Monday prior to each lecture. For more information, contact Jessica Aptman at 561-297-2980 or japtman@fau.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 20 - Beer Tasting: 5 to 7 p.m. - Train your tailgate taste buds and excite the inner "beer connoisseur" at our Faculty & Staff Club Oktoberfest Brew Bash. Complementing complimentary cuisine will be served. $20 per person. Also, Monday through Friday Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (final seating: 1:30 p.m.): The Chef's all-you-care-to-eat lunch buffet is open for lunch. This includes soup du jour and salad bar, Chef's specialties of the day, sides and vegetables for $11.95. Desserts and coffee are also included. More information and all coming events can be found at www.fau.edu/facultyclub.

The Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry (CCEI) invites the University community to attend its Fall 2011 Research Brown Bag Series. The research presentations will take place in the 4th floor Conference Room of the College of Education building on the Boca Raton campus. The remaining presentations are:

Oct. 21, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Gail Burnaford
"If professors are considered 'liberals,' then why am I studying religion?"
Burnaford's blogs on creativity, pedagogy and intellectual engagement
NEW: Sister Rachel Sena
"What is a Dominican Sister doing studying education? Literacy as ministry."

Nov. 18, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
NEW: Tammy Bresnahan
"Mentoring as an educative function: Professional development experiences that influence mentor teacher beliefs."
Martha Brown
"Effects of workplace credentialing on literacy among incarcerated adult males"

Contact Dr. Yash Bhagwanji at ybhagwan@fau.edu for additional information.

On Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Patricia P. Fleitas and Stacie Lee Rossow, conductors, will lead FAU's own Cantemos, Chamber Singers and Women's Chorus, and will feature works by FAU's 2011-12 Dorothy F. Schmidt Eminent Scholar in the Performing Arts Michael McGlynn. On Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The fifth annual Honor Choral "Side By Side" Festival will include selected area high school students performing side-by-side with students from FAU's Women's Chorus and Mixed Chorus. Suggested $10 donation at the door. www.fau.edu/music

Students, faculty and staff from all FAU campuses will team up for National Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veteran Services of America in West Palm Beach. Rebuilding Together the Palm Beaches projects will include home repairs, painting and garden work for veterans and the homeless through Veteran Services of America, 705 11th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561-613-1181). To sign-up (the deadline is Thursday, Oct. 20 by 6 p.m.) and to receive more information, contact your campus Weppner Center for Civic Engagement Office (WCCES) at the following:
Boca Raton: 561-297-3607, Student Services Building, Room 225 (SS 225)
FAU Broward: 954-236-1219, Davie Student Union, Room 203 (SD 203)
Northern Campuses: 561-799-8043, Student Resource Building, Room 119 (SR 119)

Limited transportation is available from all the campuses. For faculty and staff willing to participate, we encourage you to drive yourself, if possible, and meet at the above location at 7:45 a.m.. For more information about transportation, contact the WCCES Office. Please wear comfortable clothing. Please no sandals, open-toe shoes or spaghetti strap shirts.

Come to a free, two-our information session about FAU's MBA programs for working professionals on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5. The information session will provide you with an overview of our MBA curricula, GMAT waiver eligibility, methods of tuition payment and a tour of our luxurious classroom facilities. The 16-month Professional MBA begins Tuesday, Jan. 10 with classes on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. The 23-month Executive MBA begins Saturday, Jan. 7 with classes every third Saturday & Sunday to 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. For more information or to sign up for an info session, click here.

Cantor Elliott Dicker will present anecdotes and videos during an entertaining program titled "Jewish Humor and the Cantorate," on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m., at the Wimberly Library, fifth floor east, on the Boca Raton campus. Dicker, a cantor at Beth Ami Congregation in Boca Raton, is the founding president of the Palm Beach Cantorial Clergy Association. The Jewish Cultural Society (JCS), a volunteer support organization whose mission is to advance Jewish cultural traditions and education at FAU Libraries through philanthropic endeavors and programs, is hosting Dicker's presentation. The cost is $20 for the general public, $15 for JCS members. For tickets or for more information, contact dottiepierce@comcast.net at 561-852-9720 or bobbystarsky@att.net at 561-735-0176.

On Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m., the FAU Jazz Band led by Neal Bonsanti, director, will play jazz standards and new works for big band. The popular FAU Jazz Band will once again bring the house down with exciting music, gifted soloists, and a passion for America's music. Suggested $10 donation at the door. www.fau.edu/music

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.
Lecture: Shodo Harada Roshi, a Zen Master in the Rinzai tradition, presents "Every Step is the Dojo"
Sanson Life Sciences Building, Room 180, FAU Boca Raton
Information: 561-297-3868

FAU's LGBTQA Resource Center offers LGBT History at FAU and Beyond: An Evening with Dr. Fred Fejes on Tuesday Oct. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. Join us for a lively discussion, book reading and signing with FAU Professor Fred Fejes, author of "Gay Rights and Moral Panic: The Origins of America's Debate on Homosexuality" and FAU's first advisor for Lambda United. For more information about the center, visit www.fau.edu/lgbtqa.

Session Two will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Culture and Society Bldg., Room 301, Boca Raton campus. The speaker is Kevan Harris, Sociology (John Hopkins) offering "The Green Movement and its Fragments: Contentious Politics in Iran Amidst the Arab Spring".

Session Three is slated for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.in the Culture and Society Bldg., Room 301, Boca Raton campus. Speaker is Carla Calarge, LLCL (FAU) on the topic of Francophone North Africa; title of talk TBD.

This series is possible through the support of the Department of Education Asian Studies grant and the Office of International Programs. For more information, contact Dr. Eric Hanne at ehanne@fau.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 27, Noon
Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition Artist Talk with Ariel Baron-Robbins, Professor of Drawing and Painting
Visual Arts Building, Room 105, Boca Raton Campus
Information: 561-297-2966

Thursday, Oct. 27 - Golden Owl Happy Hour: 5 to 7 p.m. - With champagne toasts and vintage quotes we celebrate 50 years of FAU. An opulent buffet of complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served with your champagne, wine, cocktail or beer purchase. Also, Monday through Friday Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (final seating: 1:30 p.m.): The Chef's all-you-care-to-eat lunch buffet is open for lunch. This includes soup du jour and salad bar, Chef's specialties of the day, sides and vegetables for $11.95. Desserts and coffee are also included. More information and all coming events can be found at www.fau.edu/facultyclub.

On Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., the Wind Ensemble, Kyle Prescott, conductor, performs Percy Grainger's masterpiece for band, Lincolnshire Posy, along with Michael Daugherty's film noir-esque Niagara Falls and Joan Tower's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. Roof-raising, stand-up-and-cheer music to kick off the season! Suggested $10 donation at the door. www.fau.edu/music

On the evening of Friday, Oct. 28, from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. the FAU Astronomical Observatory will be celebrating Jupiter's Opposition to the Sun. Jupiter passed the perihelion point in its orbit back in February, so the Earth and Jupiter will not be this close again for another decade. There will be presentations about and observations of the opposition. Find out more at www.physics.fau.edu/observatory/observatory.html#JupOpp2011.

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College will host a Visit Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter. Prospective students and their families are invited to visit the Jupiter campus to learn more about the Wilkes Honors College. The program will include a showcase of services, academic experience sessions with faculty and student-led campus tours. For directions, more information or to RSVP, contact the admissions office at 561-799-8646 or hcadmissions@fau.edu.

Lace up your athletic shoes and celebrate Homecoming 2011 by participating in the 5th Annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. The course is on the Boca Raton campus beginning near the FAU Track & Field Complex. This year's race includes a partnership with the FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. All proceeds will benefit CARD, which provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with austism and related disabilities.

The race is free for currently enrolled FAU students who pre-register. Students must pre-register by Thursday, Oct. 27 at noon and is limited to the first 500 students to register. FAU students who miss the deadline may register on race day for $20. Pre-registered faculty, staff, alumni and the general public: $25. Race day registration: $30. Go to www.active.com/donate/faucard to register.

FAU will celebrate 50 Years of Building Traditions during this year's Homecoming Week from Oct. 30 through Nov. 5. Check out www.fau.edu/homecoming for more information! Contact April Turner, Homecoming Director at homecoming@fau.edu or 561.297.2381 with any questions.

The Journey Inward Yin Yoga Workshop, offered by FAU's Peaceful Mind/Peaceful World program, will be held at the Boca Raton campus on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers. It will also be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, 2nd Floor, Boca Raton. Cost is $25 and lunch is included. Please wear comfortable clothes (shorts or pants) that allow for easy moving and stretching, and bring a yoga mat and towel. Registration at fauf.fau.edu/peaceful or 561-297-2337.

FAU's Counseling and Psychological Services Office will hold an Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 8, Room 229 on the Boca Raton campus. Join us for free food, fun, games and information. Learn what we have to offer. Empowering you for life! Visit www.fau.edu/counseling or call 561-297-3540 for more information.

The advisory council for the Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney present an evening of film, discussion, drinks and tapas on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Living Room Theaters on the Boca Raton campus. The film "Refuge" will be screened, and a reception will follow with Lena Georgas, who plays Helen in the film. "Refuge" depicts the struggle of a 50-year-old woman in an abusive marriage and a young college professor, and how their lives come together to renew their spirits and save their souls. Tickets for the evening are limited, range from $50 to $150 and can be purchased online at fauf.fau.edu/refuge or by calling 561-297-2337. All proceeds benefit student scholarships.

Thursday, Nov. 10 - Stars & Stripes Happy Hour: 5 to 7 p.m. - With a celebration as American as apple pie, we gather to honor or colleagues who have served. A complimentary beverage for each VIC-carrying attendee. Complimentary cuisine will be served.

Thursday, Nov. 17 - Distilled Spirits Tasting: 5 - 7 p.m. - Experience your personal study of vodka, tequila or whiskey and learn the various nuances of each spirit's quality and brand. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served. $20 per person.

Tuesday, Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (final seating: 1:30 p.m.) - Join the faculty & staff community as we dine together in a spirit of Thanksgiving for a landmark year at FAU. A traditional Thanksgiving all-you-care-to-eat buffet will be featured for $11.95.

Thursday, Dec. 8 - For Auld Lang Syne Happy Hour: 5 - 7 p.m. - "We'll take a cup of kindness yet" or beer or wine or cocktails at the final Faculty & Staff Club Happy Hour of 2011. Complimentary cuisine will be served.

Friday, Dec. 9 - Holiday Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p m. (final seating: 1:30 p.m.) - Celebrate with colleagues and savor the flavors of the festive season at our Holiday Luncheon. Enjoy a special selection of all-you-care-to-eat holiday entrees, desserts and beverages for $11.95.

More information can be found at www.fau.edu/facultyclub.

The College of Business will host its Fall 2011 Executive Forum Lecture Series, sponsored by Bank of America, on Thursdays through Nov. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 101 in the Office Depot Grand Lecture Hall on the Boca Raton campus. In its 20th year, the Executive Forum series provides FAU students exposure to the wealth of knowledge and experience of entrepreneurs and executives from a wide variety of businesses and industries. Each week, speakers will provide a brief overview of their individual businesses, as well as other professional experiences, followed by a discussion of key issues facing their industries, businesses or the business climate in general. The following is the schedule for the lecture series:

- Greg Hanlon, vice president and general manager of FPL Energy Services - August 25
- John Duffy, CEO of 3Cinteractive - September 1
- Duane Stiller, founder and president of Woolbright Development, Inc. - September 8
- Allan Schuman, chairman emeritus of Ecolab, Inc - September 15
- Dave Blaszkowsky, associate director of data and analytics of the Securities and Exchange Commission - September 22
- Steve Calkins, senior vice president of contract sales of Office Depot - September 29
- Rob Louv, managing partner of ArchPoint Partners - October 6
- Chris Prindle, vice president and investment specialist of J.P. Morgan - October 13
- Abdol Moabery, FAU Board of Trustees member and president and CEO of GA Telesis - October 20
- Robert Danzig, former nationwide CEO of Hearst Newspapers - October 27
- Chris Milliken, former president and CEO of OfficeMax - November 3
- Robert Wolfe, managing director of United Capital Private Wealth Consulting - November 10
- Sidney Cohen, former president of Cohen's Frozen Foods - November 17

The Executive Forum Series is free and open to the public. RSVP online by clicking here beginning the Monday prior to each lecture. For more information, contact Jessica Aptman at 561-297-2980 or japtman@fau.edu.

Teachers, administrators, students, community members and anyone interested in learning how to make schools "greener" are invited to attend the 2011 Learn Green: A Green Schools Conference and Expo on Nov. 11, 2011, at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Fla. Sponsored by the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center at FAU and the School District of Palm Beach County, the exciting one-day conference provides a forum to share innovative and effective "green school" practices, facilitate professional development and encourage cooperative initiatives through a variety of sessions and exhibits. For more information visit www.ourgreenschools.com/learngreenconference or contact Natalia Arenas with Palm Beach County Schools at (561) 357-7662 or arenasm@palmbeach.k12.fl.us.

The FAU Peace Studies Program's 2011-12 Film Series is designed to provide FAU students, faculty and staff with an opportunity to discuss pressing issues related to peace, conflict and social justice. It continues on:

Nov. 18, 3 to 5 p.m., Room PA 101
Turtles Can Fly (2010)
Feature film presented by Dr. Mehmet Gurses, Political Science

For more information on these film events contact Dr. Phillip Hough (Department of Sociology) at phough2@fau.edu.

There is nothing better than playing kickball with your colleagues and friends in the great Florida sun while raising money for a well-deserving charity! On Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m., the annual Kickball for Caring event will be hosted by Students Advocating for Volunteer Involvement (SAVI) in conjunction with the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service. Form a team of 10-15 people for $100 registration fee! This event will benefit El Sol, a nonprofit organization that connects workers of the Jupiter area's immigrant population with employers and homeowners needing day labor. El Sol also promotes strong, diverse communities by providing language and literacy classes, job training and life skills education, meals, legal aid, health services and social service referrals, and community service opportunities. There will be prizes, t-shirts, food and a whole lot of fun! For team applications or questions, email volunteer@fau.edu or call 561-297-3607.

The 2nd Annual Global Education Symposium, which will be held on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in Boca Raton, is an opportunity for educators and students from pre-K-12 and higher education institutions to come together for a day of discussion and learning about the links between multicultural education and global education. Jorge Sequeira, Director of the Regional Bureau of Education for Latin America and the Caribbean, will give the luncheon keynote speech, titled "Progress Towards Education for All in Latin America and the Caribbean." To register online and pay with a credit card, go to https://fauf.fau.edu/GlobalEd2. Please contact Jodi Cantor at jcantor2@fau.edu or 561-297-6594 for additional information.

Instructor Denise Delgado will offer a workshop titled "Daybook" on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts Book Studio, 350C of the Wimberly Library. Tuition is $35 general public/$30 FAU staff and students from other institutions/$25 FAU students. For details, visit www.library.fau.edu/depts/spc/JaffeCenter/workshops/daybooks.php or go to www.jaffecollection.org and click on WORKSHOPS.

The four digital Living Room Theaters are located in the Culture and Society Building on the Boca Raton campus. Patrons can enjoy the European style cafe after 5 p.m. Show dates, times and ticket information can be found at http://fau.livingroomtheaters.com.

You are invited to take the FAU Libraries' customer satisfaction survey (LibSat), which measures satisfaction in such areas as services, staff, facilities and policies. The survey will be available until Dec. 9, 2011 at http://fau.countingopinions.com. Your opinion matters. The survey's results will be used to make improvements.

To view a list of changes prompted by past LibSat surveys, click here. If you have questions, contact Darlene Parrish, Ph.D., university librarian, at parrish@fau.edu or Malka Schyndel, M.S.L.S., associate librarian, at schyndel@fau.edu.

Free smoking cessation classes: There is a Fall 2011 session on Tuesdays Oct. 18 through Nov. 22 from noon to p.m. at Today & Beyond Wellness, SS-222 (over the Breezeway Food Court) on the Boca Raton Campus. FREE nicotine replacement therapy (patches and gum). For more information, call 561-297-3615 or email rdunbar@fau.edu. Open to all faculty, staff, students and their friends or family members.

Open 12 Step AA meetings will be held on Thursdays this fall from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Student Union, Silver Palm Room, Boca Raton Campus. For more information, contact Today & Beyond Wellness at 561-297-3615.

Get healthy with exercise and yoga! First class is FREE! Join any time! Benefits include strength, flexibility and balance. Yoga exercises every muscle, nerve and gland in the body. The class is appropriate for every body type and fitness level.

Fall classes have begun, will continue through Dec. 9, 2011 and are sponsored by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:10 to 1 p.m.
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Room 115
Cost: Faculty and Staff - $70 for 8 classes, or $10 for 1 class

Contact Kristine Lee at 561-297-0159 or klee26@fau.edu for additional information.

The OIT computer training schedule for October 2011 is now available online at www.fau.edu/oit/training/files/oct_11.pdf. To register go to https://swise.fau.edu/training.

Join friends, alumni and students of FAU on a trip to China. Many of you have been to Egypt, Italy, Greece and Eastern Europe with us, and now by popular demand, we have scheduled an introduction to China trip for March 1-9, 2012. Walk on the Great Wall, see the Olympic Village and visit landmarks including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Oriental Pearl Tower and more. The trip includes the best from Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai with many extras.

Please contact Dianne Reeves at dreeves@fau.edu for more information on how to register for this fantastic trip. Click here for a PDF of the trip flyer.

The FAU Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service now offers a silver Volunteer Service Cord as a distinguished service award to graduating students who have completed a required amount of volunteer service hours. To receive this recognition for the Fall 2011 semester, students must submit a Volunteer Service Cord Application by Nov. 28 to the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service (WCCES) on their campus. Application, requirements and campus office locations may be found at www.fau.edu/volunteer. For more information, contact 561-297-3607 or volunteer@fau.edu.

Reservations for "The Rat's Mouth" Designated Student Organization Tailgating Area are now open. The Rat's Mouth is located in the center of campus within the boundaries of the Williams Administration Building to the east, the Breezeway to the west, Physical Science to the north and the Free Speech Area to the south. Forms are available at the FAU Student Union website at www.fau.edu/studentunion and may be submitted in person (UN 203) or fax (561.297.3733) by noon on Mondays prior to Game Days. For more information regarding this process, contact Larry Faerman at 561.297.3730.

This information and procedures only apply to activities in the Designated Student Organization Tailgating Area. For more information on tailgating policies outside of this area, please visit www.fau.edu/parking/gameday.php.

Join faculty artists for the SMART Ride Art Exhibit 2011, Oct. 11 through 27 at FAU's Second Avenue Studio, located on the first floor of the Askew Tower at FAU Fort Lauderdale, 220 SE 2nd Ave. Drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures by 16 renowned regional artists, including FAU faculty members from multiple disciplines, will be on exhibit. Artwork will be available for auction at the opening reception on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. and will benefit The SMART Ride, an event which brings together hundreds of individuals each November on a two-day charitable bike ride from Miami to Key West to raise funds for local agencies serving people living with HIV/AIDS. The exhibit can be viewed Oct. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 and 26 from 4 to 7 p.m., and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact Karen Esteves at kaesteve@fau.edu or call 954-762-5695. The closing reception will take place Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit smartrideartexhibit.com.

"The Art of the Image: Photography by Nathan Dean," an eclectic mix of images captured by Nathan Dean, an award-winning photographer and professor emeritus of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, will run through Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus. Dean's images are notable for their simple, clean composition and brilliant use of light and shadow. The exhibition can be viewed during library hours, which are available by calling 561-297-3770 or at www.library.fau.edu/geninfo/hours.htm.

The University Galleries presents the 2011 Biennial Faculty Exhibition through Nov. 12, in the Schmidt and Ritter Galleries on the Boca Raton campus. The exhibition features recent art by 37 artists that teach in three University programs, including the visual arts and art history department, the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies and the School of Architecture. The exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.fau.edu/galleries or call 561-297-2966.

Older adults, 55-75 years of age and older, are wanted for the following study: "Relationship between Cognitive Function and Physical Activity Levels"

What are the requirements for participation?
Good health and be able to make a one-time (brief) visit to the FAU Exercise Science Lab.

What will I do?
Fill out a Physical Activity Questionnaire and perform a manual cognitive function test.

What can I expect to get out of my participation?
You will gain an understanding of how physical fitness is related to cognitive health. You will also be given the option of having your body composition measured and given an exercise prescription, a $75 value.

How long will the visit last?
About 30-40 minutes

Contact the FAU Exercise Science Laboratory at 561-297-3752, or Flavia Pereira (fpereir3@fau.edu, 541-908-6661), Stephanie Kurti (skurti@fau.edu, 630-205-6363) or Nicole Dzubay (ndzubay@fau.edu, 419-934-2127), for more information.

The Language Development Lab, under the direction of Professor Erika Hoff, is conducting a federally funded study of early monolingual and bilingual development. We are looking for 24- to 30-month-old children who are learning Spanish at home and at least one parent was born in a Spanish-speaking country. For participating, you will receive $150 in gift cards and your child will get a gift and a t-shirt. With your permission, we will contact you again every 6 months until your child is 5 years old. We will pay for your time at each visit. If you complete this study through the age of 5 years, you will receive a total of $1,000 in gift cards.

We are also looking for 24- to 30-month-old children who are learning only English at home. For participating, you will receive $50 in gift cards and your child will get a gift and a t-shirt. With your permission, we will contact you again every 6 months until your child is 5 years old. We will pay you for your time at each visit. If you complete the study through the age of 5 years you will receive a total of $400 in gift cards. We plan to study children's language development from 2 years and 6 months to 5 years.

The purpose of these studies is to gain a better understanding of how language develops during this period. We will come to your home or you can come to our playroom on the Davie campus of Florida Atlantic University or to our office on the Boca Raton campus -- whichever is easier for you. If you are interested in this study, email langdevlab@fau.edu. You may also call 954-236-1142 or check out psy.fau.edu/~hoff/LangDevLab/index.htm for more information.

The Communication Disorders Clinic is located on the 4th floor of the College of Education building on the Boca Raton campus and provides speech, language and hearing diagnostic and therapy services -- including accent reduction therapy -- to children and adults. Services are available Monday through Friday during every semester on a space-available basis. Appointments for diagnostic or treatment services may be made by calling Maria at 561-297-2258. Payment can now be made by VISA or MasterCard.

The clinic offers Stroke Support and a Stuttering Support groups, each meeting once a month. Interested parties should contact the clinic for details. FAU faculty and staff members and their families receive a 50 percent discount for all services. Full-time FAU students receive a 50 percent discount for evaluations and then are charged $10 per treatment session.

The Communication Disorders Clinic is operated by FAU's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. For more information on clinic services, visit www.coe.fau.edu/csd/clinic.htm.