Open Enrollment for the 2012 plan year starts Nov. 7 and ends Nov. 18 promptly at 6 p.m. Eastern time. The DSGI Open Enrollment newsletter is available at www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/Health/Medical_Plans/Annual_Enrollment2012.htm. For the latest information about what's new for 2012, visit www.myflorida.com/myBenefits/Health/Medical_Plans/WhatsNew2012.htm or watch the Open Enrollment video at www.fau.edu/hr/Benefits/index.php.

Frequently asked questions about this year's open enrollment. can be found at www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/Tools/FAQs_OpenEnrollment.htm

Employees who have not logged into People First within the past 90 days will need to update their passwords online. This should be done prior to open enrollment as there will be extremely heavy traffic on the People First website.

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.

From the University's Environmental Health and Safety and Student Health Services departments: County health departments across South Florida continue to monitor mosquito-borne illnesses. The Palm Beach County Health Department has issued a mosquito-borne disease advisory as two cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Palm Beach County. Classic dengue fever is characterized by acute onset of high fever, severe headache, muscle and bone aches, rash, severe pain behind the eyes and mild bleeding from the nose or gums. Persons experiencing symptoms should see their medical provider or if severe visit the nearest hospital or clinic.

Take these precautions to protect yourself and your family against mosquito-borne illnesses:
- Avoid outdoor activities when mosquitoes are most active (normally at dawn or dusk).
- Dress in clothing that covers the skin (long pants and long sleeves).
- Use DEET (with concentrations up to 30%) or other repellents containing picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus when the potential exists for exposure to mosquitoes. It is NOT recommended to use DEET on children less than two months of age. Instead, infants should be kept indoors or mosquito netting used over carriers. Always read the manufacturer’s directions carefully before applying repellent.
- Make sure your windows remain closed or are sealed completely by screens; keep screens in good repair.
- Get rid of mosquitoes around your home: DRAIN all standing water (even the smallest of containers that can collect water could become a breeding ground for hundreds to thousands of mosquitoes). Keep pools clean and chlorinated.
- The Florida Department of Health is also recommending that people take precautions to avoid mosquito bites when traveling across the state, since other Florida counties are under mosquito advisories or alerts.

More information:
CDC: www.cdc.gov/dengue
Florida Department of Health: www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/medicine/arboviral/Dengue.html

You are invited to take the FAU Testing & Evaluation's customer satisfaction survey. The survey will be available until Feb. 20, 2012 at http://iea.fau.edu/surveys/snap/testingandevaluation2011.htm. If you have questions, contact Shireen Lalla at slalla@fau.edu.

The OIT computer training schedule for November 2011 is now available online at www.fau.edu/oit/training/files/nov_11.pdf. To register go to https://swise.fau.edu/training.

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 through Oct. 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.

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. Events at the partner campuses can be found under the schedule link or directly at www.fau.edu/homecoming/schedule.php.

Parking and Transportation Services would like to remind the FAU community that the 5th Annual Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, Nov. 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the Boca Raton campus. The parade will necessitate some traffic blockages starting at 4:15 p.m. The staging area for the parade will be in Lot 5 near Palm Beach State College on the north side of campus. The parade will proceed on North University Drive moving onto West University Drive. The parade will then travel east on Volusia Street and then south on Dade Avenue.

To accommodate the parade, the following parking lots will be temporarily inaccessible: Parking Garage 1, Lot 19 and Lot 20. The following intersections will be closed for the duration of the parade: Brevard Court and Indian River Street; Palm Beach Avenue and Indian River Street; and West University Drive and Indian River Street. Volusia Street and Dade Avenue will be closed for the duration of the parade. Dade Avenue will remain closed until about 7:45 p.m. North University Drive eastbound and West University Drive northbound will be one-way only during the parade.

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.

In order to support faculty and increase access to and enrollment in eLearning, the Center for eLearning requests faculty proposals for eLearning course development & delivery. Faculty selected in this process will receive a stipend of $3,000 to:
- Complete a training program and develop an online course during the spring of 2012.
- Teach the newly developed course as an overload at least once by the end of Spring 2013. The overload instruction rate will be $6,000 for full-time faculty and $4,500 for part-time faculty.

The program consists of 8 units delivered over 16 weeks during the spring semester of 2012 and includes 4 face-to-face meetings scheduled on Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The remaining coursework will be completed online. To be successful in this course, we estimate that you will need to commit to 8 hours of work a week. Faculty can also receive up to 8 hours of individual assistance from instructional designers. Open lab hours with instructional designers will also be available. Proposals will be reviewed and priority given to:
1. High demand courses with consistent enrollment demand over the last three years including summers
2. Courses that are deemed strategic in planning eLearning degree programs
3. Courses that are part of an existing eLearning plan within your College/School/Department.

Faculty interested in developing courses via distance must complete the proposal form and submit it to:
Dr. Monica Orozco
Assistant Provost for eLearning
morozco@fau.edu
fax: 7-3945
The deadline for proposals complete with required signatures is Friday, Oct. 28 at noon.

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 Division of Research is pleased to announce a new University-wide Faculty Research Seed Grant Program to stimulate the development of innovative research ideas and collaborations that will ultimately lead to increased support from outside funding agencies. This program was created to encourage researchers to collaborate on large, externally funded projects; support early-stage researchers in their efforts to establish a record of successful preliminary research; and assist principal investigators who have received favorable reviews conduct additional research for resubmissions.

Funding for this program has been made possible by a special $200,000 appropriation from President Saunders. The grant applications will be evaluated by the end of this semester, and project start dates can be as early as January 2012. The program allows for up to $20,000 for collaboration projects and $5,000 for individual projects. The number of projects to be funded will depend upon the quality and types of proposals submitted. Applications will be due by Nov. 15. For more details and a description of the application process, please visit www.fau.edu/research/events/20111115seed_grant.pdf.

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 latest issue of the College of Business newsletter is now available at http://business.fau.edu/newsletter-archive/september-2011/index.aspx

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.

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

The College of Business will host Robert Danzig, former nationwide CEO of Hearst Newspapers on Oct. 27 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. 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.

There's a certain All Hallow's Eve magic to the poem "Hist Whist" by e.e. cummings, and that's the spirit we're after in this Hallowe'en edition of Book Arts 101. Choose Oct. 27 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. or Oct. 29 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. More information at www.library.fau.edu/depts/spc/JaffeCenter/workshops/book_arts_101_histwhist.php.

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. Homecoming Week 2011 includes a 5K run (see previous listing) a Homecoming Kick-Off Celebration on Monday, Oct. 31, an "ExtravaCANza" Canned Food Sculpture Contest on Tuesday, Nov. 1, a Homecoming Country Concert on Thursday, Nov. 3, the Homecoming Parade and Fall Family Fest on Friday, Nov. 4 and the Homecoming game vs. Arkansas State University on Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at 4 p.m. in FAU Stadium. Events will also take place at the Broward campuses, FAU Jupiter and FAU Treasure Coast. Visit www.fau.edu/homecoming for more information!

The third annual Literary Feast will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bailey Hall on the Davie Campus. 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

Refreshments will be served and student attendees will be eligible for prizes (sorry, prizes are limited to students). For more details, contact Shireen Lalla at slalla@fau.edu or 954-236-1220, or visit http://libguides.ucl.broward.edu/literary_feast.

The FAU Libraries are offering training sessions by a professional RefWorks trainer at the Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and on the Treasure Coast campus in the library's computer lab on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

RefWorks allows a user to create a personal database to manage, store and share research. Learn how to quickly and easily import references from online databases, insert references into papers and generate formatted bibliographies and manuscripts in seconds. RefMobile and the in-text citation tool Write-N-Cite will also be covered. For more information, visit http://libweb.fau.edu/blog/?p=4732.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 2, Noon
Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition Artist Talk with Suzie Khalil on Photography
Visual Arts Building, Room 105, Boca Raton Campus
Information: 561-297-2966

Jacob Hamblin, assistant professor of history at Oregon State University, presents "The Nuclear Promise: Global Consequences of an American Dream" on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre, Boca Raton campus. Hamblin will put nuclear issues in historical context, with particular reference to the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. A limited number of free tickets will be available at the theatre one hour prior to the lecture. For more information, call 561-297-3841.

The MacArthur Campus Library gallery will host Nazare Feliciano, a Palm Beach State College professor and artist, who will demonstrate Sumi-e-painting in conjunction with the opening of the exhibition "Chiura Obata - Ways of Art," on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m. at FAU Jupiter. Sumi-e, a very simple and elegant Japanese ink drawing, is achieved by using black ink on white paper. The "Chiura Obata: Ways of Art" exhibition features paintings of plants and animals created between 1943 and 1945 by Chiura Obata, an artist and educator, who came to the U.S. from Japan in 1903. The exhibition, which runs from Friday, Oct. 28, through Thursday, Dec. 16, also features wood carvings. The materials are from the personal collection of Marjorie J. McConnell, the mother of FAU professor Brian E. McConnell, the exhibition’s curator. The library's hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, contact McConnell at 561-297-3646 or mcconnel@fau.edu.

Learn strategies for a solid financial future at the following workshops, which are open to FAU students, faculty and staff and are sponsored by State Farm Insurance. All workshops will be held at the Davie campus in LA134 and will be available via videoconference in Dania Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Two sessions will take place each of the following days from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.:

Student Loans - Getting Money, Paying It Back
Thursday, Nov. 3

Budgeting - Learning to Live on Less
Wednesday, Nov. 9

Refreshments will be served. RSVP to communityrelations@fau.edu or 954-762-5300.

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.

Professional dancer and teaching artist Cynthia Word will lecture on Friday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. in the Schmidt Center Gallery on the Boca Raton campus. Word will discuss her experiences as a teaching artist and her use of arts integration methods when providing arts education programs in school settings. Her lecture is aimed at arts students, faculty in the arts, kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and administrators, and professional artists in south Florida interested in learning more about arts integration and the role of a teaching artist. For more information about the lecture, call 561-297-2966.

Friday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Student Jazz Combos
Coyote Jack’s Restaurant, Student Union, FAU Boca Raton
Information: 561-297-3853

Come to a free, two-our information session about FAU's MBA programs for working professionals on 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.

On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. join Ken Keaton and friends as they perform works for solo guitar and guitar chamber ensembles at University Theatre on the Boca Raton campus. Free, suggested donation of $10 at the door. Information: 561-297-3853

Monday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
Lecture: "Against the Tide: Perspectives on Independent Publishing" with Fiona McCrae, publisher of Graywolf Press
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union Building, FAU Boca Raton
Information: 561-297-2553
Part of FAU's Off the Page: Events for Readers and Writers

The Office for Students with Disabilities, Division of Student Affairs, will be presenting a disability awareness program for faculty and staff on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in SU 132 on the Boca Raton campus. The program will begin at 12 p.m. and lunch will be provided. RSVP to mvilsai1@fau.edu by Nov. 7.

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.

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.

Meet your representative. 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.

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.

Friday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 20
Theatre: Widows
Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton
Tickets: $20; FAU rates and group rates available
800-564-9539 or www.fauevents.com
Florida premiere of the sociopolitical drama by acclaimed writer, activist and Duke Professor Ariel Dorfman that tells the story of women of a small village in Chile left behind when their husbands, fathers and sons were taken away during Augusto Pinochet’s rule.

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 visual arts and art history department and University Galleries will host their second annual Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Performing and Visual Art Centers on the Boca Raton campus. The art and design work of professional artists and FAU students will be on exhibit and for sale. For more information on the festival, visit www.faufineartsfestival.com or call 561-297-3870.

On Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 4 and 7 p.m., a special presentation looks back on 40 years of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's history and looks ahead to future plans: integrating science, engineering, technology, education and community engagement to explore and develop a profound understanding of our oceans, the opportunities they present and the issues. Held at Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce. For more information, call 772-242-2506.

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.

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.

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 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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Pine Jog Environmental Education Center will host an "Observing Nature" fall workshop for grades 3-5. Students will create 2-D and 3-D mixed media artwork that emphasizes color, texture and patterns in nature, using sketchbooks to capture the natural, outdoor beauty of Pine Jog in six Saturday sessions from 9:30 to 11 a.m. (Oct. 29, Nov. 12 & 19, and Dec. 3, 10 & 17). Cost is $90. For more information and to register, email kmarti40@fau.edu or call 561-339-1077.

The OIT computer training schedule for November 2011 is now available online at www.fau.edu/oit/training/files/nov_11.pdf. To register go to https://swise.fau.edu/training.

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.

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.

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.

The MacArthur Campus Library gallery will host the "Chiura Obata: Ways of Art" exhibition featuring paintings of plants and animals created between 1943 and 1945 by Chiura Obata, an artist and educator, who came to the U.S. from Japan in 1903. The exhibition, which runs from Friday, Oct. 28, through Thursday, Dec. 16, also features wood carvings. The materials are from the personal collection of Marjorie J. McConnell, the mother of FAU professor Brian E. McConnell, the exhibition’s curator. The library's hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, contact McConnell at 561-297-3646 or mcconnel@fau.edu.

"Courage Takes Flight: The Life and Times of Harold Glasser," an exhibition that highlights the life of Glasser, a decorated World War II bombardier and former Miss Universe, Inc. president, runs through Friday, Dec. 16, at the Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus. Among the display items are historic war photographs, Glasser's bombardier's jacket, his 12 combat decorations, intriguing documents, a Miss Universe crown he designed during his 27-year tenure as president, honorary keys to cities around the world and education records. The free exhibition is in room LY261, the display cases outside on the second floor east and in the Marvin and Sybil Weiner suite on the fifth floor. Hours are from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, contact special collections at 561-297-2693 or lysca@fau.edu.

Each year, the Office of International Programs holds a photo competition and exhibit to celebrate and highlight the amazing moments captured by our students while studying abroad. An exhibition of the the entries will open Nov. 1 on First Floor West of the Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus. Reception recognizing this year's winners will be held on Nov. 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the exhibit. More information at www.fau.edu/goabroad/PhotoContest.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.