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PARENT’S NEWSLETTER January 2009 Student Organization Mission Green Student Coalition
OWL PARENT ASSOCIATION Dear Owl Parent, FAU is embarking on a new venture in starting the Owl Parent Association. Our goal is to provide parents with the information they need to support their college students, and an opportunity to connect with other FAU parents. The Owl Parent Association is proud to announce the following parents have agreed to serve on the Parental Advisory Board: Allison Underwood, Jack and Arlene Halsey, John Williams, Leroy Carter, Linda Herman, Lori Martin, Martha Patrick, and Darlene Geiger. By joining the Owl Parent Association, you can become a part of this new and exciting, volunteer-driven organization. We would like to gain support of all parents and provide opportunities for parents of FAU students to develop a closer relationship with FAU. We are here to support you, just as you are supporting your students during their FAU college experience. For further details on joining the Parents Association, please go to our website www.fau.edu/parents or e-mail clynch12@fau.edu. Sincerely, Owl Parent Advisory Board Question of the Month Owl vs Flex Bucks FOR PARENTS… For additional flexibility to any meal plan or simply on its own, you may purchase OWL Bucks. OWL Bucks is a pre-paid declining balance account that is accepted at many of our on campus retailers. OWL Bucks are accepted at the FAU Bookstore, FAU Pharmacy, Starbucks, Einstein’s, The Hub, Coyote Jack’s the Center Marketplace, all FAU Outtakes Convenience Stores and the Breezeway Food Court, which includes Wendy’s, Quiznos, Chick N Grill, Jow Jing, Mamma Leone’s and Salsarita’s. Flex Bucks come with select meal plans and can only be used in all dining retailers. Additionally, they expire at the end of each semester. Owl Bucks can be used in all dining retailers as well the other retailers listed above and do not expire. They carry over from semester to semester and only expire after twelve consecutive months of inactivity. Parents, Owl Bucks either on their own or coupled with a Meal Plan gives you the reassurance that your student doesn’t run out of funds on campus and that the monies you have designated for campus purchases such as food, textbooks, medications and other items is really going towards what you have intended it for. For more information on Meal Plans, please visit www.DineOnCampus.com/FAU
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Legacy of Excellence Scholarship Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity is offering the Legacy of Excellence Scholarship tp outstanding students at Florida Atlantic University who excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and community service. They want to reward students who exemplify these qualities, as we believe they are essential to gaining an edge in college and life. By applying this scholarship, you are not committing to membership in Delta Tau Delta or any other Greek-letter organization. Furthermore, membership is not required to be eligible for the scholarship. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Two one-time book scholarship of $250 each ELIGIBILITY: Any student attending Florida Atlantic University the spring of 2009 2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: An alumni selection committee will review applications and select semi-finalists based on activities and goals of the applicant as related to the mission and values of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity. Semi-finalists will be notified by February 1 and be invited to attend the Scholarship Reception to be held on February 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Palm Room (Student Union). Recipients will be announced at the Scholarship Reception.
Questions
about the scholarship may be directed to Jameson Root
Applications must be submitted via the online application at www.GoDelt.com by January 30.
FAU Announcement
Leading researchers at Florida Atlantic University recently released a study recommending that the State of Florida adopt a series of policy programs as a result of climate change. The study, conducted by the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (CUES) in FAU’s College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs and the project’s sponsor, the National Commission on Energy, focuses on state adaptation policies needed as Florida faces the impacts of global warming. Important findings from the FAU study call for major state environmental, growth management and public infrastructure decision making processes to be adjusted so they are responsive to future climate change impacts. Key findings of the FAU report were included by Florida Governor Charlie Crist’s Climate and Energy Action Team when they adopted the adaptation section of their final report. The project was inspired by the growing recognition that Florida is on the front line of the consequences of climate change, especially the likelihood of significant sea level rise, the possibility of hurricanes of greater intensity, and the likelihood of more severe droughts and periods of torrential rains. “The goal of our study is to help the State of Florida adapt, in the most effective way possible, to climate change impacts that are now inevitable,” said Jim Murley, director of FAU’s Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, and leader of this study. “These approaches must be comprehensive and strategic, not piecemeal and episodic. Governor Crist and other leaders have rightly identified adapting to climate change as one of the State’s greatest challenges — we look forward to working with the State to protect our people, natural splendor and economic livelihood. There is real work to be done.” FAU’s research was supported by a grant from the National Commission on Energy Policy, a project of the Bipartisan Policy Center. “FAU will continue to research how Florida can be a leader in providing guidance to other states on how best to put in place workable solutions that will help communities adapt to future climate change impacts,” said Murley. Calendar of Events
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Lecture: “The Joy of Translation”
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Late Night at the Rec
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For the Love of Books: South Florida
Calligraphers’ Guild Book Arts
Competition
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Men’s Basketball vs. La-Monroe
For more information on campus events, please visit: http://fau.hosted.webevent.com/
Office of the Month
Physical and mental health are important factors in a student's success in college. Student Health Services assists FAU students to succeed by providing quality health care and wellness education and resources that are essential for the academic and personal success of our students. On-campus clinics are available in Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie, while medical services are provided by a community health care partner in the Treasure Coast area. Give us a call at (561) 297-3512 if you ever need to communicate with us about any health or wellness need. Or check our website www.shs.fau.edu for more information. ? Health care provided at all sites: ? Only $5 for a general medical office visit at Boca, Jupiter and Davie locations · Medical care for illnesses and injuries; preventive health care ? Physical exams, immunizations, women’s health, men’s health, and lab tests are available for reduced fees ? Dental Clinic, Boca campus (Open to all FAU students) ? Dental exams/consultations for only $20 ? Cleanings, x-rays, fillings, bondings and teeth whitening at reduced rates ? FAU Pharmacy, Boca Campus (Open to all FAU students, faculty and staff) ? Phone: (561) 297-0072 ? Building SS-8, Room 223, above the Breezeway Food Court ? Prescription medications and over-the-counter items ? Discounts for cash paying students; many prescriptions plans are honored ? Transfer your prescriptions; we mail prescriptions for a fee ? Immunization Office, Boca campus ? SU Building, Room 114 ? Phone: (561) 297-0048 FAX: (561) 297-2769 ? Turn in your immunization records for approval for registration v FOR ALL STUDENTS – Nurse Triage/Collegiate Assistance Program · Dial toll-free (866) 8037490 · Nurse advice and health information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week __________________________________________________________________ Locations and contact information: ? Boca Raton Campus: Building SS-8W, Room 240, upstairs from Starbucks For appointments: (561) 297-2276; General information: (561) 297-3512 ? MacArthur Campus: SR Building, Room 106 For appointments and information: (561) 799-8690 ? Broward Campuses: Building SD, Second Floor Davie Student Union, Room 206 For appointments: (954) 236-1556 ? Treasure Coast Campus: Linda Delo, D.O. 538 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 For appointments: (772) 871-5900 Please identify yourself as an FAU student. For information contact Student Affairs: (772) 873-3305 |
