FAU Student News

 

Monday, March 18, 2024
Vol. 15  |  Issue 11
 

FAU Student News

Your weekly source for important dates, events, and announcements.



Events

Stage Set for Florida Atlantic's Return to NCAA Tournament

On Selection Sunday, the Florida Atlantic men's basketball team was announced as the East Region's eighth seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Owls will take on the No. 9 Northwestern Wildcats in Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center on Friday, Mar. 22. Tip off is at 12:15 p.m. EST and will air on CBS.

Click here to purchase the official 2024 Dancing in Paradise t-shirt and other Florida Atlantic merchandise!

The Florida Atlantic team has created a new March Madness headquarters page. This page will be your one-stop-shop throughout the tournament for information on watch parties, tickets, giving campaigns and more. Bookmark the page below and check back often for the latest info. Go Owls!

March Madness

 


 

Florida Fest at Jupiter Campus

Monday, March 18 at 6 p.m.

Florida Fables: Stories Read to You and By You: Settle in with some snacks for a night of delightful storytelling! Location: The Burrow (Student Union) at Jupiter campus

Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m.

Keys to Knowledge: Florida Trivia Bash: Get ready for an hour of fun, knowledge, and friendly competition as we dive into the vibrant world of Florida! Location: The Burrow (Student Union) at Jupiter campus

Friday, March 22 at Noon

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Trip: Join us on a trip to the new location of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter to see the wonders of Florida's native plant and animal species firsthand. Transporation will be provided contingent upon a sufficient number of requests. Limited spots available - reserve yours now! Register Here

Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m.

Jupiter Program Board presents 2024 Spring Formal: Come join Jupiter Program Board for an evening of fun as you dance the night away with your friends! Come and enjoy a delicious hors d'oeuvres of upscale urban eats. Location: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
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Florida Atlantic HOSTS EVENTS FOR 2024 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Florida Atlantic students will celebrate Women’s History Month with a number of events at its Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. The events are open to the public, and may be added on a continual basis throughout the month of March.

  • The Eras Tour: Viewing Party and Discussion

    Tuesday, March 18, from 6 to 9:15 p.m. | Location: AD-104, Administration Bulding (Jupiter campus) | Join Jupiter Film and Cinema Club, as well as Club 13 (Owlsley’s Version), for a night of all things Taylor Swift and cinema.

  • Women Who Lead: The Official Girlboss Guide to Marketing your Small Business

    Wednesday, March 19, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | Location: Indian River Towers multipurpose room (Boca Raton campus) | FAU Council of Student Organizations leads an event to assist young women-led organizations and young female students in marketing their small business.

  • PampHer: A Celebration of Self-Care and Empowerment

    Thursday, March 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Location: Live Oak B & C, FAU Student Union (Boca Raton campus) | A rejuvenating on-campus event dedicated to self-care practices and empowering discussions aimed at nourishing the mind, body and spirit. This event will be put on by Multicultural Programming and GLAM: Student Activities and Involvement.

  • Women’s History Month Trivia

    Thursday, March 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Location: EC102, Education and Classroom Building (Jupiter campus) | Girl Bosses hosts a Women’s History Trivia Night, celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history.

  • Lunch and Learn: Beauty Workshop with Black Latina Movement

    Friday, March 21, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Location: Majestic Palm, FAU Student Union (Boca Raton campus) | This workshop is hosted by Black Latina Movement and will discuss double standards, appropriation and reclamation of beauty standards.

  • Women’s Lacrosse Club of FAU

    Saturday, March 23, Noon | Location: FAU Track and Field complex (Boca Raton campus) | Cheer on the Women’s Lacrosse Club of FAU as they host USF.

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3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Preliminary Round: March 18 - 20

Florida Atlantic Graduate College will host the University's 8th Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) live, in-person at the Boca Raton Campus Student Union this Spring 2024! The 3MT® competition challenges graduate students around the world to pitch their research in only 3 minutes to a live audience. Developed by the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008, 3MT® competitions are now held in over 900 universities across more than 85 countries worldwide.

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Upcoming Career Center Events

  • Career Advice Unplugged: From Student To Professional Panel
    Tuesday, March 19, 2 - 4 p.m. in the SO 112 - Social Work Building
    Join us for an insightful panel discussion where career professionals share their experiences, guiding you through the transitions and challenges of building a successful career. Register on Handshake

  • Peace Corps Information Session
    Tuesday, March 19, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Career Center in Building SU-80
    Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and make a lasting impact. Join us at the FAU Career Center for this information session to learn about volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Register on Handshake

  • Intro to Micro-Internships (Short-term, paid remote projects)
    Thursday, March 21 from 4-5 p.m. at the Career Center Classroom - SU-80 Student Support Services
    Build and foster your skills while earning money! Register on Handshake

  • Women in Corrections: Panel Discussion
    Tuesday, March 26th frrom 6-7 p.m. on Zoom
    Interested in the field of corrections but not sure it’s a good fit? What about the myriad careers in this field beyond being a correctional officer? Join us during Women’s History Month for a virtual panel with women leaders in various correctional settings and get a sense of potential careers you may want to explore! Register on Handshake

  • Florida Atlantic Virtual Career Fair
    Wednesday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. on Premier Virtual
    Explore internship and full-time job opportunities both locally and nationally. Register on Handshake



The Body Project: A Body Acceptance Program

Thursday, March 19 & 26 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us for this 2-day workshop and learn how to enrich your relationship with your body! Location: Women's Resource and Community Connection (2nd Floor of the Breezeway)

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First-Gen Events - March 2024

  • First-Gen Day Of Service

    Wednesday, March 20, Noon - 2 p.m. | Location: Nations MPR
    Looking for service hours? Come join us for First Gen Day of Service! Create cards for incoming first-generation students. Share your advice, tips, and guidance for owning your transition to college in exchange for service hours and chicken tenders!

  • Cookies & Conversations

    Tuesday, March 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Location: Student Union Room 206
    Struggling with your resume or creating a portfolio? Come join us for Cookies and Conversations. Cookies and Conversations offers you the opportunity to chat with FAU Career Center while indulging in delicious cookies. Access valuable career resources and expert advice at Cookies and Conversations!

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Student Publication Ceremony

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 22

Recognition Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10

The 2024 Student Publication Ceremony will be showcasing published student work in Summer 2023, Fall 2023, & Spring 2024. Various genres and multiple submissions from Undergraduate & Graduate students are welcome.
The Recognition Ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. (doors open at 10:30) on Wednesday, April 10 in the Majestic Palm Room of the Student Union.
For questions, contact Julianne Zvolensky (jzvolensky@fau.edu).

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Business Pitch COmpetition

Wednesday, March 27, 8 a.m. - Noon

Cheer on the finalists of the Business Pitch Competition, hosted by the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship! Location: Schmidt Family Complex, SF-107. For questions, email adamscenter@fau.edu or call 561-297-3653.

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Florida Atlantic Science Fest

Friday, April 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Science Fest is organized by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic to celebrate the diversity of our scientific disciplines and the variety of contributions from our current faculty and students, inspire the next generation of scientific problem solvers, and foster partnerships between the university, scientific organizations, and local communities to promote the science disciplines and the ideals of mutual respect and inclusion.

All are welcome to enjoy science-related exhibitions, student poster competition, interactive games, activities, and networking opportunities to connect with each other. The student poster competition award is generously sponsored by the Dr. Eric Shaw Excellence in Science Undergraduate Research Award to create a platform and opportunity for students in the Schmidt College of Science to participate in the communication of scientific research to their peer groups, faculty and community members.

SCAVENGER HUNT PRIZES: Join our interactive scavenger hunt to learn unique facts about the sciences and win prizes. Prizes TBA.

Location: Breezeway, Boca Raton campus

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