Florida Atlantic Student News

• If you see something, say something. In medical emergencies related to alcohol or other drugs, Check, Call, and Care.
• All bodies are beach bodies! Treating ourselves with kindness and nourishing our bodies adequately can help us have a better time during Spring Break.
• Protect your skin with sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and long sleeves! Higher SPF = More Protection. Reapply every two hours.
• If you are going to have sex, do it safely. Get STI tested with Student Health Services before heading off for Spring Break. Come to the Owls Care office for sexual health resources like condoms.
• Taking a rideshare? Remember to WAIT for your driver in a well lit place. MATCH the plate before you open the door. CONFIRM your name with the driver. SHARE your trip with someone you trust.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Attend Florida Atlantic's Technology and Engineering Career Fair and explore internship and full-time job opportunities locally and nationally. Students from all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. The Technology and Engineering Career Fair attracts companies from various industries including healthcare, communication, government, business, non-profit, science, technology, and more!

What do you need for the Technology and Engineering Career Fair:

• Must be a current Florida Atlantic University student or alumni
• Have your resume critiqued (https://www.fau.edu/career/students/resume.php) by the Career Center and have it ready for the event
• Attend career education programs leading up to fair
• Research on companies attending the Technology and Engineering Career Fair
• Business Casual/Professional attire is suggested – get a free professional headshot at the fair
• Sign up to attend a First Timer's Tour at the Career Fair. The First Timer's Tour will give you tips for navigating a career fair, introduce you to employers and set you up for success at the fair. Tours are every 30 minutes from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and meet at the check-in station. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Drop in for career coaching at the Career Center Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a resume or cover letter critique, practice interview, and/or LinkedIn profile critique. For additional hours or a virtual appointment, schedule through Handshake (https://fau.joinhandshake.com/edu/appointments/new).

This event is open only to Florida Atlantic University current students and alumni.

Reasonable accommodations should be requested to the Career Center at career@fau.edu or 561-297-3533 or TTY Relay Station at 1-800-955-8770. Please make your needs known as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for effective accommodations, preferably five days before the event.

Monday, February 9 - Friday, March 6, 2026

The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is a nationally recognized research survey that is sponsored and distributed by the American College Health Association (ACHA). This survey allows universities to assess a wide range of health-related topics in order to collect data about their students’ health habits, behaviors, and perceptions. Survey topics include:

• Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
• Sexual health
• Weight, nutrition, and exercise
• Mental health
• Personal safety and violence
• Health conditions
• COVID-19

How can I get involved?

All FAU students will receive the National College Health Assessment! Students should expect to receive this survey via email from the American College Health Association in February 2026.

Tuesday, February 19, 2026 - Sunday, March 15 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, in collaboration with the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, present Insights VIII, a juried art exhibition produced by the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation to bring awareness and break down stigma around bipolar disorder. Selected from more than 200 national submissions, these remarkable works were all created by individuals living with bipolar disorder. When: Feb. 19 – March 15, 2026 Location: Ritter Art Gallery FAU Boca Raton Campus See map below for parking directions.

For driving directions, visit https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/galleries/about/directions/.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday: 1 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Get a taste of the world before the Study Abroad Fair! Explore countries, programs, and cultures—plus enjoy international food samples.

For faculty and staff, confidential help or questions regarding this statement, please call the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-865-3200 or visit the Employee Assistance Program website (login ID: Florida Atlantic University, password: EAP).

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Tuesday, March 2, 2026

Eligible writers must be currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Essays should be 450-650 words. Topics can be broad ranging but must be focused and purposeful. $700 scholarship prize to the winning Undergraduate and Graduate essays. $400 scholarship prizes to the two runners-up. Submission deadline: March 2, 2026 Visit the contest website for more information. Winners announced at the Student Publication Ceremony, 12 p.m. March 25, Wimberly Library Questions? Contact Joseph Precanico (jprecani@fau.edu).

Tuesday, March 18, 2026

The Student Publication Ceremony will showcase the different kinds of written work that FAU Undergraduate and Graduate students have published as primary or co-authors in Summer or Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Participants will receive The Provost's Certificate of Recognition for Publishing to recognize their accomplishments. Submission deadline: March 18, 2026 Visit the Student Publication Ceremony website for more information. Recognition ceremony: 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5th Floor S.E. Wimberly Library

Looking for a way to make money on campus? Have a desire to help your fellow Owls? Passionate about creating a community that highlights health and wellness?

Apply to be an Owls Care Leader! Owls Care Leaders are peer educators on campus. You will be trained in different health topics to help make Florida Atlantic a healthier community! Work with a team of peers and professional staff at Owls Care Health Promotion. Learn valuable skills such as public speaking, social media content creation, peer education, leadership and time management.

Qualifications:

• 1 year experience on a college campus
• 2.75 minimum GPA
• Public speaking skills
• Desire to live a healthy life and help others become the healthiest version of themselves

Interested? Fill out our application here. Applications, including the full position description and compensation, opened January 27th on Handshake. For more information email wellness@fau.edu

Need Money to Buy Books? The SPRING 2026 Short Term Advance Application from the Office of Student Financial Aid opened on December 1st. The application is available on MyFAU – My Resources - Money Matters. Students may borrow up to $750.

Doug Mills is the senior photographer for “The New York Times.” For more than four decades, Mills has chronicled presidents and presidential campaigns, beginning his career with United Press International and The Associated Press before joining “The New York Times” Washington Bureau in 2002. He recently earned his third Pulitzer Prize for his photographic coverage of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. His first Pulitzer was in 1993 with the Associated Press for team coverage of the Clinton/Gore campaign and he won a second Pulitzer for the A.P.’s team investigative coverage of the Monica Lewinsky affair. Mills was awarded 2021 Photographer of the Year in the White House News Photographers Association, along with numerous awards since joining the organization in 1985. Mills won The White House Correspondents’ Association Award for Excellence in Presidential News Coverage by Visual Journalists in 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

FAU Test Preparation offers courses for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, General Knowledge (GK) Test, SAT and ACT, with live online and in-person options. Upcoming courses include the GRE and GK-Math courses, with additional Spring 2026 courses available on our site. Courses are comprehensive, affordable, and open to anyone. FAU students, alumni, faculty, and staff may qualify for discounts. Visit www.fau.edu/testprep or call 561-297-0995.

The 2026–2027 FAFSA is officially live, and it’s your ticket to financial aid for next year. Whether you're renewing or applying for the first time, now is the time to lock in that support!

The earlier you file, the better your chances for $$$!

Need a hand?

Call Financial Aid at 561-297-3530—we’ve got your back.
Let’s make tuition stress-free and keep your college journey soaring!

Planning to use a rideshare service is a great harm reduction technique! Consider using a rideshare or designated sober driver. If you choose to use a rideshare, utilize the SAMI Method: Stop and review safety features Ask - “What’s my name” - confirm the driver name is also the same as listed in the app Match the license plate and display Inform - share details of the ride with a friend or family member When utilizing rideshare services, be smart and stay safe. Report any safety issues and concerns, use your intuition, and use the buddy system. If you are interested in more harm reduction strategies, contact Owls Care Health Promotion at wellness@fau.edu or follow our Instagram @fauowlscare