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WHATIS THEOWLBOOK
The Owl Book is an introductory spirit and traditions guide for incoming freshmen at Florida Atlantic University. The programs, customs and University stories presented in
the Owl Book will educate students about FAU’s heritage
and the importance of growing into engaged alumni so that FAU can continue to inspire generations to come!
GOOWLS!
This unique book was first produced by the FAU Student Alumni Board (SAB) in 2007 and distributed to 2,000 residents of the Boca Raton campus. Last year, with the help of FAU’s Student Government (SG), more than 5,000 books were printed and distributed to all incoming freshmen and their parents at Orientation. The 2009-10 Owl Book continues the mission of building tradition at FAU! In conjunction with the SG, the SAB informs fellow students about how they can become FAU Tradition Builders. Through various programming efforts, students have the ability to connect with FAU alumni, donors, staff and the surrounding community, building a bond that fosters loyalty and pride. This connects students to an even broader FAU family and helps to strengthen the positive impact they can have on the future.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Letter from Frank T. Brogan ’81
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FAU President
Letter from Tiffany Weimar
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Student Government President
Early Historical Snapshots
Motor City Bowl
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Accomplishments
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CHAPTER 7 Collaborations
CHAPTER 1 A Brief History The FAU Story
CHAPTER 6 Sports Highlights
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UMMSM at FAU
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Scripps Florida
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Torrey Pines
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Max Planck Society
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FAU Harbor Branch
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CHAPTER 2 FAU SPIRIT Message from C. Michael Burdman 12 Student Government Chief Justice
FAU Fight Song
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Alma Mater
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Cheers
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Owl Fingers
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The Student Alumni Board
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The Burrowing Owl
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The Student Alumni Association
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Origin of FAU Colors
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The University Ambassadors
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FAU Then and Now
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The prOWLers
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Points of Pride
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Tradition Builder
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Student Alumni Association Application
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Student Alumni Association Brick Campaign
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CHAPTER 3 FAU traditions Traditions Table of Contents
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CHAPTER 4 Student Life
CHAPTER 8 The SAB Message from Erica Narozny
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Student Alumni Board President
CHAPTER 9 alumni CENTER
Things to Do
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Marleen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center
Greek Life
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CHAPTER 10 into The Future
Student Media
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Get a Mentor
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College of Engineering and Computer Science Building
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Volunteer
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Recreation & Fitness Center
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FAU Stadium at Innovation Village 92
CHAPTER 5 FAU Campuses Boca Raton
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Dania Beach (SeaTech)
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Davie
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Fort Lauderdale
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Harbor Branch
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Jupiter
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Treasure Coast
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Locations Map
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Multimedia Movie Theater Complex
CALENDAR 2009-10 planner
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To Members of the Freshman Class, As the president of FAU and a proud alumnus, I take great pleasure in welcoming you to the student body. You’re coming to FAU at a very exciting time as growth takes place on a host of fronts.
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Today FAU is serving 27,000 students. Opening the door to higher education is what FAU is all about, and I’m very glad that you’ve chosen to take advantage of what this University has to offer you. Not so many years ago, I was an FAU student, pursuing my master’s degree in educational administration and supervision in the College of Education. I speak from experience when I tell you that you’re going to find whole worlds of opportunity at this University and that the experiences you have here can change your life, as they have mine. If I could say one thing to you personally, I would urge you to get involved in the life of the University as you pursue your academic goals. You’ll greatly enrich the quality of your educational experience by taking advantage of the opportunity to get together with other students in clubs and organizations, at social events, in community service activities and in the stands at intercollegiate games. One of the best decisions you can make as your college years begin is to become an active member of the FAU community. Here are my best wishes to you for a memorable freshman year and success in all of your endeavors, both in and out of the classroom. Sincerely, Frank T. Brogan ‘81 President
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To the Freshman Class, As president of Student Government at FAU, I am excited about working with you during this monumental time for our University. My role is to represent you and the thousands of students who attend all seven FAU campuses. Although our primary goal at FAU is to earn our degrees, Student Government realizes the importance of embracing college life outside the classroom. Whether you are seeking leadership experience, job opportunities or an opportunity to meet new people through clubs and organizations, we are here to give you the necessary tools to ensure the success of your collegiate experience. Your time here at FAU is for building tradition, making lifelong friendships, taking chances and fulfilling dreams. Everyone’s path is unique, and it is up to you to find the experiences that will make your time here worthwhile. Visit your Student Government representatives in their offices, take the initiative to get involved, use your resources and allow Student Government to help you make your years at FAU truly memorable! Wishing you the best, Tiffany Weimar Student Government President
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FAU was established by the Florida State Legislature in 1961 as the fifth university in the state system. When it opened its doors in 1964, FAU was the first university in the country to offer only upper-division and graduate-level work. This model was based on the theory that freshmen and sophomore-level collegiate work was best offered through the community college system. In 1968, Algonquin Hall became the first on-campus residence for FAU students and remains the oldest residence hall on the Boca Raton campus. Shortly thereafter, in 1971, the Boca Raton campus became a burrowing owl sanctuary and the owls can still be seen on campus today. The owl eventually became FAU’s mascot. The University responded to population growth and the need to provide increased access to higher education in 1984 by admitting its first freshman class. Today, FAU’s campuses serve 27,000 students through a variety of degree programs. The first sports at FAU were tennis and golf, which began in the mid-1970s. FAU sports went Division I by the mid-1980s. In 1999, Howard Schnellenberger, a legendary figure in college football, was named FAU’s first head football coach. Two years later, the fighting Owls played their first football game on Sept. 1, 2001, at Miami’s Pro Player Stadium against Slippery Rock University. In 2003, FAU football moved to a new home field at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and became the youngest Division I-AA start-up program to compete in the National Championship Playoffs. In 2007, FAU set another NCAA record by becoming the youngest start-up team to play in and win a bowl game when they defeated the Memphis Tigers in the New Orleans Bowl, after earning the Sun Belt Conference Championship. Continuing the winning tradition, the Owls concluded the 2008 season with a win over the Central Michigan Chippewas in the Motor City Bowl in Detroit. The win helped the Owls become the first Sun Belt Conference team to win bowl games in back-to-back seasons.
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FAU’s 10 colleges include the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs; the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters; the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science; the Barry Kaye College of Business; the College of Education; the College of Engineering and Computer Science; the Graduate College; the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing; the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science; and the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College — which provides a unique and challenging four-year curriculum for the brightest students from Florida and beyond. FAU has Eminent Scholar Chairs in many academic disciplines and is the home of nationally recognized research centers. The University’s ever-growing research partnerships are facilitating exciting new research and learning initiatives by bringing high-tech industries into close collaboration with faculty and students. In recognition of the University’s research funding and doctoral programs, FAU has been designated a research university by the Division of Colleges and Universities of the Florida Board of Education. Additionally, FAU has earned “High Research Activity” status by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In 2004, FAU launched a medical school program in conjunction with the University of Miami — the nation’s first public-private medical school program, which allows students to complete all of their scholastic and clinical medical education in Boca Raton. FAU also runs one of the nation’s largest continuing education programs for individuals of retirement age — the Lifelong Learning Society. The society includes audit options for senior citizens. For more information, visit www.fau.edu/explore. FAU is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States.
EarlyHistorical Snapshots Aerial shot of Boca Raton campus, which was an Army Air Field in the 1940s — the only radar training facility in the U.S. during World War II. Every radar operator in the armed forces was trained here, including those who flew aboard the Enola Gay. In 1964, this base, which by that time had long been vacated, was given to the state of Florida by the federal government to provide a home for FAU.
By 1963, construction was well under way on the University’s first buildings.
Hurricane Cleo’s ferocious sweep through South Florida in September 1964 delayed the opening of FAU by six days and left the new campus in disarray.
On Oct. 25, 1964, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson called for “a new revolution in education” as he dedicated FAU and accepted the first honorary doctorate awarded by FAU. His visit made FAU one of the few universities in America to be dedicated by a sitting president of the United States.
The commencement ceremony for FAU’s first graduating class was held on April 24, 1965, at the First Presbyterian Church of Boca Raton because no building on campus could accommodate the 30-member graduating class.
The first Miami Dolphins cheerleaders were FAU students, who were tapped by the brand-new NFL team in the late 1960s. The Dolphins’ first training facility was at FAU.
STUDENTGOVERNMENT Chiefjustice On behalf of the Student Alumni Association and Student Government, I would like to present the
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2009-10 FAU Owl Book. This annual publication is your guide to the FAU lifestyle and culture. Each page in this book contains everything a student needs to know to make the best of his or her time here. Take the time to learn the history of FAU. Go through the Owl Book and see what YOUR university has to offer. This is the most exciting time to be an FAU student because every day FAU is becoming a better place to learn and grow. Make sure to be a part of it! Have a great school year. Go Owls!
Mike Burdman
Student Government Chief Justice
FAUFIGHTSONG We’ll fight fight fight for F A U There’s foot-ball in pa-ra-dise We’ll fight fight fight for F A U We know we’re gonna win and it’s feelin’ mighty nice Cheer-ing our foot-ball team down the field and wav-ing our colors too (Hoot! Hoot!) The Fight-ing Owls are on the prowl Go F A U! Words by Nat Dean, former Dean, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
ALMAMATER With the Gulf Stream breezes blowing The search for truth goes on. Seeking, learning, sharing knowledge, Finding the meaning of the past that is gone. Where nature beams with pleasant weather We strive to learn to work together. Florida Atlantic, we praise and hail thy name. Words and Music by Clark Bell, retired FAU music professor Arranged by Ron Gilbert, FAU student
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FAUCHEERS RED...BLUE...F-A-U
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F-A-U-O-W-L-S FLORIDA ATLANTIC GOOO OWLS
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O-W-L-S LET'S GO OWLS
Owl Fingers Owl Fingers are a symbol of spirit at all major sporting events at FAU! Be sure to hold up your Owl Fingers during kickoff at football games and free throws at basketball games. GO OWLS!
What is a Burrowing Owl? A burrowing owl is a small, ground-dwelling owl with a round head and no ear tufts. They have white eyebrows, yellow eyes and long legs. The owl is sandy colored on the head, back and upper parts of the wings. Burrowing owls are easy to see because they are often active in daylight, and are bold and approachable. The females are usually darker than the males.
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FAU earned the Fighting Owl role because… The FAU campus was designated as a burrowing owl sanctuary in 1971 by the National Audubon Society. The owls nest here because there are not many predators, other than cats, near the Boca Raton airport. The feisty bird, traditionally associated with wisdom and determination, serves as the University’s mascot.
Colors of Origin In the conference room of the second floor of the Weir Plaza, it was suggested by Adelaide Snyder, the University’s first employee and vice president for University Relations, that blue and tan representing the sea and sand be FAU’s colors. Roger Miller, then the top administrative officer of FAU, had just retired from Army JAG as a colonel and said he never wanted to see the color tan again. So Snyder brought the chart of colors in again and got the men (at that time there were no other women) to approve French Blue and Silver Grey. Later red was added as a secondary color. Today the University’s colors are FAU Blue, FAU Red and FAU Silver. FAU Blue is the dominant color.
FAU Blue
PANTONE 295 CMYK: 100C - 78M - 26Y - 28K Web/RGB Safe: 0R - 45G - 98B
FAU Red
PANTONE 200 CMYK: 20C - 100M - 81Y - 10K Web/RGB Safe: 193R - 4G - 53B
FAU Silver
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FAUTHENANDNOW This First Official Seal of the University was designed by Hank Schubert, the first director of Learning Resources. It was based upon the first views of Florida from space.
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This was the winning entry in a student competition for a University logo.
Early professional branding efforts yielded this logo.
The fighting owl logo is now retired.
This is the current spirit logo.
POINTSOFPRIDE • FAU provides opportunity and choice for its 27,000 students through more than 170 bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral degree programs. • Ranked among the most diverse universities in America, FAU has admitted students from all 50 states and more than 180 countries. • FAU provides unequaled access to education as the only university with seven campuses located along Florida’s southeast coastline. • FAU’s research portfolio provides a foundation for discovery and earns the University “High Research Activity” status from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. • FAU offers education and enrichment to 20,000 individuals of retirement age in the nation’s largest university-based lifelong learning program. • FAU is an engine of economic growth with more than 3,000 employees and an economic impact that exceeds $1.15 billion annually. • FAU maximizes the public’s investment in education through collaborations with private organizations such as the Scripps Research Institute, Max Planck Society, Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Smithsonian Marine Station. • FAU’s student-athletes have garnered success in class and in sport, securing more than 20 conference championships while competing in 18 NCAA Division-I sports. In 2007, FAU’s football team became the youngest in NCAA history to reach and win a bowl game, and in 2008 the Owls became the youngest team to win back-to-back bowl games. • U.S. and foreign dignitaries, Emmy Award and Pulitzer Prize winners, an astronaut and executives who have served in organizations such as Boeing, eBay, Motorola and the White House are among the more than 107,000 alumni who FAU has prepared for success. • FAU has created a public/private medical education program, which has received full funding by the Florida legislature and is on-track to be self-sustaining. In 2008, the program admitted the charter class of 32 medical students who will complete all four years of their medical education program at FAU. The program will serve 256 students when at full capacity.
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• FAU is home to two Florida Centers of Excellence: 1) in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, which is dedicated to expediting the discovery and commercialization of new medicines from the sea; 2) in Ocean Energy Technology, which is exploring methods to harness energy from South Florida’s ocean currents. • FAU established the nation’s first ocean engineering degree program in 1965 and now conducts millions of dollars of research annually for the U.S. Navy on autonomous underwater vehicles and other security-related projects.
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• FAU’s School of Accounting is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the United States for its high pass rate on the national CPA exam. • FAU’s recording label, Hoot/Wisdom, helps students and faculty explore the world of commercial music through the production and release of their own projects. • FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing maintains the nation’s only “Caring Archive,” which houses scholarly works that explore the role of caring in nursing education and research. • Providing an MBA education for place-bound students, FAU’s Virtual MBA has been included in the U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation’s 25 bestaccredited online graduate programs. • Success magazine named FAU’s Barry Kaye College of Business as one of America’s “Top 50 Business Schools for Entrepreneurs.” • On the forefront of biomedical research and education, FAU’s Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences granted the nation’s first Ph.D. in complex systems and brain sciences. • As a testament to excellent teacher training, FAU College of Education alumni have been named “Florida Teacher of the Year” three times. • FAU’s Harriett L. Wilkes Honors College offers a highly competitive, all-honors, liberal arts education at public university tuition rates. • FAU was Florida’s first public university to open a stock exchange trading room simulator where students participate in real-time trading scenarios. • FAU is home to one of the nation’s foremost ocean research centers, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, where FAU scientists, engineers, students and staff focus their efforts on ocean-related innovation, exploration, research, education and conservation.
BECOMEAN FAUTRADITION BUILDER Help build tradition at FAU by creating a legacy to be passed on year after year. As an FAU Tradition Builder, you will have the opportunity to leave your mark for future Owls to follow that will help celebrate the growth of this ever-expanding University! The Owl Book gives you the chance to become an FAU Tradition Builder. Each student at FAU can easily become a Tradition Builder by completing 10 or more of the traditions listed in this section. Simply take a photograph of yourself participating in an activity or provide proof of completing the tradition (i.e., ticket stub) and secure it to the corresponding space in the Tradition Builder section of the Owl Book. At the end of every semester, bring your personally updated Owl Book to the Office of Alumni Relations in the Marleen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center to receive your official FAU Tradition Builder lapel pin. Wear your pin with Owl Pride everywhere you go on campus!
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TRADITIONS TABLEOFCONTENTS Visit the Student Union and Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium
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Take a Coffee Break
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See the Action at an Away Football Game
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Chill Out at Coyote Jack’s
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Get to the Center of Things at the Centre Marketplace
Take a Picture with Owsley
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Check Out the Bookstore
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Take a Picture with President Brogan
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Visit the Tom Oxley Athletic Center
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Discover the Legacy of the Senior Class Campaign
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Enjoy a Football Game Tailgate Party
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Get Fit with Campus Recreation
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Cheer for FAU at the Shula Bowl
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Experience Feng Shui at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
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Watch Women’s Soccer
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Explore the Wimbish Wing at the Wimberly Library
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Inspect the Organelle
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Witness Chroma Wall
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Take in a Men’s Basketball Game
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Experience a Women’s Basketball Game
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Dig a Volleyball Game
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Pass Under the Port St. Lucie Arch
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Find Red Spire, Blue Spire and Orange Spire
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Get a Perspective Lesson
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Know Tranquility
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Visit the University Galleries
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Add Your Own FAU Tradition
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Step up to the Plate at a Baseball Game Catch a Women’s Softball Game
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Get Your Kicks at a Men’s Soccer Game
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Join the Homecoming Festivities
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Visit the Student Union and Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium
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For more than 30 years, the Student Union on the Boca Raton campus has been the center for activities, programs, services and facilities dedicated to enhancing FAU’s community in an environment that embraces diversity. At the Student Union, you will find an array of student and community services, which will make your experience at FAU richer and more meaningful. The Student Union staff strives to create programs and services to fit the ever-changing needs of our students. The Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium is a 2,400-seat venue that opened in 1982, and has maintained a reputation as one of the most acoustically sound venues in South Florida. It is the South Palm Beach County home to a number of regionally acclaimed orchestras, as well as a variety of other performers ranging from Broadway stars to nationally acclaimed comedians.
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Take a CoffeE Break Visit the Starbucks at FAU and enjoy high-quality, whole-bean coffees with fresh, rich brewed, Italian-style espresso beverages, and an assortment of pastries and confections. Starbucks is located on the Breezeway across from the Food Court. This location accepts Flex Bucks, Owl Bucks, cash, Starbucks gift cards and all major credit cards. Student Alumni Association members receive 10 percent off with their membership card!
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Chill Out at Coyote Jack’s Located in the Student Union, the energetic wait staff at FAU’s campus sports bar, Coyote Jack’s Grill, serves up legendary recipes in an
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entertaining atmosphere. Coyote Jack was a seasoned southwestern drifter who roamed the prairies producing culinary marvels on a simple campfire grill. Join the pack and savor the bold tastes of the Southwest. This location accepts Flex Bucks, Owl Bucks, cash and all major credit cards. Student Alumni Association members receive 20 percent off with their membership card!
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Get to the Center of Things at The Centre Marketplace The Centre Marketplace — also known as the CMP — offers a wide variety of hot and cold meals, drinks, fresh breads and pastries, fruit and salads. There is something for everyone at CMP and the price is always right when you can eat all you want. Come by with your appetite and friends to enjoy a great meal. The Centre Marketplace is located adjacent to the Student Union (there is also one at FAU Jupiter called Centre Marketplace North). This location accepts meal plans, Owl bucks and cash. Student Alumni Association members receive an extra 20 percent off with their membership card!* *This discount does not apply to meal plans.
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Check Out the Bookstore The FAU Bookstore is privileged to serve the FAU community. Its goal is to provide support to the academic endeavors of the students and faculty, as well as enrich the spirit of FAU for all who are associated with this great University. Student Alumni Association members receive 10 percent off all FAU-related merchandise with their membership card!
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Visit the Tom Oxley Athletic Center FAU offers 20 varsity sports for participation by its student athletes: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, cheerleading, men’s and women’s cross country, dance, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. All compete at the NCAA Division I level (football at the I-A level), with the exception of cheer and dance, which compete as collegiate teams but not through the NCAA. Despite the University’s young age, the athletic teams have excelled with 57 conference and/or NCAA postseason appearances, and 109 student-athletes having earned postseason All-American honors. Nearly 40 athletes are currently playing professionally. Eleven of the 15 head coaches at FAU have either coached for a national championship or played professionally. In 2007-08, the Owls cut the ribbon on a stateof-the-art track facility and completed a $10 million arena renovation project. FAU students may attend all FAU athletic department-sponsored games free of charge with a student ID.
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Enjoy a Football Game Tailgate Party Come experience one of the greatest shows on earth at the FAU Football Tailgate Party at Rally Ally! Enjoy live music, games and all the fun you can squeeze into a parking lot. Stop by the alumni area to mingle with FAU graduates or hang out with fellow students to prepare for the game in true Owl style!
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Cheer for FAU at the Shula Bowl The Shula Bowl is the annual college football game between the FAU Owls and the Florida International University Golden Panthers played at Dolphin Stadium or FIU Stadium in Miami. The game’s winner receives a traveling trophy, named the Don Shula Award, for one year. The game and trophy are named after former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Don Shula. FAU’s Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger was an assistant for Shula during several seasons with the Dolphins in the 1970s, including the perfect season in 1972. Currently, FAU leads the all-time series 6-1.
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WATCH Women’s Soccer
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The 2008 FAU women’s soccer team began the season by taking No. 20 Florida into overtime at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton. Tenth-year head coach Brian Dooley and his squad would put together a five-game conference winning streak at the end of the regular season to earn a toptier finish in the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) standings and a No. 5 seed in the league’s postseason tournament. In the playoffs, the Owls knocked off Middle Tennessee State University thanks to an overtime goal by junior all-conference forward Ashley Mannarino and were within one game of playing for the SBC title. Freshman Laura Hyvonen was honored as the SBC “Newcomer of the Year” while both Mannarino and senior Jannica Tjeder were selected to the SBC second team. The Owls finished the 2008 season strong, winning 6 of their last eight before eventually losing to the University of Denver in the SBC Tournament semifinals.
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Take in a Men’s Basketball Game The FAU men’s basketball team is under the direction of head coach Mike Jarvis, one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA history. Having just completed his first season with FAU (2008-09), Jarvis is in the process of rebuilding an Owls’ program that last qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2002. The Owls lost a close game in the first round of the 2009 Sun Belt Conference Tournament, 79-73, to the University of North Texas. Jarvis saw senior guard Paul Graham III set the program’s single-season record for scoring average (18.5). Graham scored 31 points in front of sell-out crowd of 24,018 in a seven-point FAU loss at the University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena in November 2008. The impressive showing at UK was part of an early-season schedule that had FAU playing road games at the University of Arizona, Davidson University and the University of Miami. Along with associate head coach and son, Mike Jarvis II, Jarvis and the Owls have received four official commitments for the 2009-10 season — FAU’s fourth as a member of the Sun Belt.
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Experience a Women’s Basketball Game
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The FAU women’s basketball team improved significantly in the 200809 season. The Owls doubled their overall win total from the previous season, winning 12 games. They also saw major improvements in Sun Belt Conference (SBC) play, winning nine games — more than four times the total from each of the first two years in the conference. The team clinched its first-ever home game in the SBC Tournament, when the Owls defeated Florida International University. Other season highlights included their first-ever win over a Division I top-25 ranked team — a defeat of No. 25 Middle Tennessee State University by a score of 73-70 at FAU Arena. FAU was led by a trio of juniors: Guard Carla Stubbs led the team in scoring at just under 12 points per game; Brittany Bowe was among the conference leaders in assists, assist-to-turnover ratio and steals; and Jessica Knurick led the Owls in rebounding in her first year in an FAU uniform. Also playing in her first year was freshman Breana Turner, who averaged eight points per game and earned the first-ever “SBC Player of the Week” award for FAU.
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Dig a Volleyball Game The 2008 squad doubled its win total from the previous season, including head coach Jody Brown’s 200th career win. The team hosted its first home tournament in five seasons in the newly renovated FAU Arena. The Owls will return four of its five kill leaders in 2009 and will be ready to enter the upper echelon of Sun Belt Conference teams.
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Step up to the Plate at a Baseball Game
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FAU’s tradition-rich baseball program is under the direction of first-year head coach John McCormack, who had served as an assistant coach and associate head coach at FAU for the past 18 years. The Owls have enjoyed 10 consecutive-winning seasons and have made seven NCAA Regional appearances since 1999. FAU equaled an NCAA record by winning 34 straight games in 1999, a mark that still stands as the longest win-streak in NCAA history. Known for its offense, McCormack fields an experienced 2009 team that has seven senior starters in the field. Six players from FAU’s team in 2008 were selected in the MLB First Year Player Draft. McCormack has recruited 73 student-athletes to FAU who have gone on to sign professional contracts.
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Catch a WOMEN’S Softball Game Head Coach Joan Joyce’s softball squad entered its third season in the Sun Belt Conference as an experienced unit. The Owls returned 12 players that started at least 25 games the previous season. FAU faced a traditionally tough schedule that included 13 teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament and two Women’s College World Series teams. Freshman pitcher Carrie Ann Potter threw two early season no-hitters, becoming just the fourth pitcher in program history to have multiple nohitters in the same season.
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Get Your Kicks at a Men’s Soccer Game
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FAU men’s soccer made the transition from the Atlantic Soccer Conference, where they won the conference title in 2007, to the competitive MidAmerican Conference (MAC) in 2008. That season had two highlight wins, with a victory on the road against then-ranked Duke University and also the program’s first MAC win as a conference member, outscoring Bowling Green University. Senior Shire Standnes, the lone FAU member on the all-MAC team, was selected to the academic all-conference team and moved onto or improved four of FAU’s top 10 career charts. The FAU soccer players look forward to playing and improving their skills this spring with tournaments and spring scrimmages. Standnes also was named the University’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year in 2009.
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Join the Homecoming Festivities Homecoming is an annual tradition at FAU that brings alumni back to campus to participate in a variety of student life activities. The week-long festivities culminate with the Homecoming football game, where the Homecoming king and queen are announced during the halftime show.
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CHECK OUT THE 2009 Football Schedule
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09/05/09 09/19/09 09/26/09 10/03/09 10/17/09 10/24/09 10/31/09 11/07/09 11/14/09 11/21/09 11/28/09 12/05/09
Nebraska South Carolina ULM Wyoming North Texas ULL Middle Tennessee UAB Arkansas State Troy Western Kentucky FIU
Lincoln, NE Columbus, SC Lockhart Stadium Lockhart Stadium Denton, TX Lafayette, LA Lockhart Stadium Birmingham, AL Lockhart Stadium Troy, AL Lockhart Stadium Dolphin Stadium
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See the action at an away football game Invade enemy territory and cheer for your FAU Owls on the home turf of the opposing team! Information and details on trips can be found by visiting www.fausports.com and faualumni.org.
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Take a Picture with Owsley Owsley the Owl is the official mascot of FAU. He can be found at almost every home game and major event on campus. Cuddle up close for a picture with Owsley!
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Take a Picture with President Brogan President Frank T. Brogan ’81 is one of FAU’s biggest fans! You’ll see President Brogan around campus and on the sidelines cheering the Owls on to victory! He’s always happy to stop and say “hello.”
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Discover the Legacy of the Senior Class Campaign The Senior Class Campaign (SCC) was established to promote FAU pride
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and encourage FAU graduating seniors to leave their legacy. The Class of 2006 donated funds for a 14-foot clock, centrally located at the Vince Wilson ’02 Tradition’s Plaza, and the Class of 2007 provided the fountain beneath the clock. Both projects were dedicated on Oct. 22, 2007. The clock and fountain were the first senior class gifts ever recorded in the history of FAU. Before home football games or final exams, students are encouraged to throw 61 cents into the fountain or a coin from 1961 in honor of the year FAU was chartered. The senior classes of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are looking forward to another exciting gift, the 1961 Monument. Commemorating the year the school was founded, the 19.61-foot-tall monument will be constructed as the focal point of the Free Speech Lawn (in front of the Social Science building.) The first 100 seniors from each graduating year who give $100 toward the SCC will get their names permanently engraved on the monument. To learn more, go to www.fau.edu/seniorclass.
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Get Fit with Campus Recreation The mission of campus recreation is to enhance the quality of life for the FAU community by encouraging active and balanced lifestyles and to facilitate student learning through participation in recreation programs, services and facilities. Its staff is dedicated to providing the FAU community with a variety of recreation opportunities throughout the year. The Recreation & Fitness Center includes a state-of-the-art fitness facility, two multipurpose courts, group fitness performance studios and club-style locker rooms — the perfect place to workout, relax and be engaged in campus life. Other student recreation facilities include the Track & Field Complex, Henderson Recreation Fields, FAU Pool and outdoor basketball and tennis courts. In addition, campus recreation provides outstanding year-round programming that includes group fitness, intramural sports, club sports, personal training and a variety of special events. All facilities and programs are available to FAU students with a valid Owl Card.
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Experience Feng Shui at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
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The Chinese practice of feng shui strives to create environments in which persons feel comfortable and supported. Attention to the five elements of feng shui (metal, wood, fire, water and earth) and to promoting the flow of Ch’I — or positive energy — was a focal point when developing the college’s spaces. These five elements are needed for proper balance in life and work; nursing is characterized as an earth-based or nurturing element. In 2007, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing building earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification, the second-highest ranking possible from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is one of few educational facilities in Florida to achieve LEED status.
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Explore the Wimbish Wing at the Wimberly Library Visit the five-story, 15,000-square-foot Paul C. Wimbish Wing addition to the S.E. Wimberly Library. The first floor houses the Levine-Weinberger Jewish Life Center of the Broward and Palm Beach Hillel organization, a Chartwell’s kosher coffee bar and a joint-use large-event room. The second floor contains Student Government’s All Night Study Center, while the third floor is the 4,800-square-foot Arthur and Mata Jaffe Book Arts Center, which houses the “Arthur and Mata Jaffe Collection: Books as Aesthetic Objects.” The fourth floor is now the home of the Southeast Florida Library Information Network, with a joint-use meeting/training room for the library. The fifth floor is being renovated to serve as the future home of the Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection of Colonial Imprints, a recent gift to the libraries. The fifth floor also contains a new conference room, named the University Club Conference Room, to recognize the club’s support of the libraries over the years.
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Artist Robert Fisher’s sculpture, “Organelle,” sits in front of the Charles E. Schmidt Biomedical Science Center on the Boca Raton campus. Fisher is considered a pioneer in the application of the computer to art. Among his earlier works are “Olympos,” an architectural light sculpture illumination created for the 1996 Centennial Olympics in Atlanta; the 1986 work, “Osaka Skyharp,” which was installed in Japan; and “Galaxy,” a recently restored 86-foot-high sculpture in Boston. All are considered seminal examples of the use of the computer in art.
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Witness Chroma Wall At the west entrance of the Boca Raton campus’ new Student Services Building, “Chroma Wall,” a 22-foot-high expanse of vertical glass louvers, refracts the sun’s rays to create an ever-changing display of rainbow colors. The optical outdoor sculpture was created by Ray King of Philadelphia. His works are found at universities and municipal and corporate locations in the United States and around the world.
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Pass Under the Port St. Lucie Arch The “Port St. Lucie Arch,” unveiled on FAU’s Treasure Coast campus, is a 12.5-foot limestone and stainless steel sculpture. Created by Kenneth Thompson of Blissfield, Michigan, the arch is a symbolic representation of the doorway to education. Thompson has produced more than 17 pieces of public art currently on display throughout Michigan and Arkansas.
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Find Red Spire, Blue Spire and Orange Spire “Red Spire, Blue Spire and Orange Spire” by Harry McDaniel of Asheville, N.C., is located at the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center on the Boca Raton campus. Comprised of three, 7-foot fluid shapes, the reinforced cement art is a variation on a pyramidal form. Its style suggests movement and growth. McDaniel is known for his abstract, decorative sculptures and mobiles, using diverse materials, techniques and content.
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Get a Perspective Lesson Richard Heipp, a professor of art at the University of Florida, created “The Perspective Lesson,” a powder-coated aluminum piece with neon lighting
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located at FAU Fort Lauderdale. The piece suggests a metaphor relating to the creative learning process. Heipp’s work can be seen around the country and at numerous locations in Florida, including at FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, where his work, “The Muses,” was installed in 1996.
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Know Tranquility “Tranquil Sea,” a two-basin natural stone fountain that provides a continuous water supply for a stand of bamboo, is located at the south entrance of the Boca Raton campus’ Student Union. The artist, Robert Sindorf, was born in the Netherlands and has been producing public art for locations in the United States and Japan for more than 30 years.
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Visit the University Galleries The University Galleries at FAU present several art exhibitions each year in two galleries, the Ritter Art Gallery and the Schmidt Center Gallery. The galleries present regionally and nationally significant exhibitions of innovative contemporary art, including student and faculty exhibitions. For more information, visit www.fau.edu/galleries.
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FAUSTUDENT GOVERNMENT Here at FAU, every student has the unique opportunity to excel without limitations. Student Government allows students to gain leadership skills while working in a supportive environment. It is the mission of Student Government to enrich student life and promote the voices of the students. Student Government currently provides the funding for free scantrons, subsidies to Slattery Day Care Center, Night Owls, Black Student Union Multicultural Programming, Program Board, clubs and much more. If you think you have a leader in you, Student Government is the place to bring it out. Come visit us and get a free scantron in room 215 of the Student Union.
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THINGSTODO Join a Club Get active on campus! There are more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus today. Clubs are a great way to meet friends and to get involved with student-driven, co-curricular activities! For more information, visit www.fau.edu/sda/clubs.
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Attend a House of Representatives meeting The FAU House of Representatives is the voice of the students. House meetings are held weekly in the senate chamber in the Student Union. Stop by for a meeting to see what’s happening on campus. You can find out meeting times and days by dropping by the Student Government office upstairs in the Student Union.
Attend a Campus BBQ at the Pits Events are held at the BBQ pits on the Boca Raton campus almost weekly. Look for signs and bulletins announcing dates and times!
Stay Healthy with Student Health Services Student Health Services is committed to providing access to high quality, affordable medical and dental care for FAU students. A student health fee of $6.33 per credit hour is paid by all registered students and subsidizes all care provided.
Take Night Owls for a Spin The Night Owls service is a program that employs trained students to help ensure the safety of those on campus at night. No one needs to walk to class, the cafeteria, residence halls, apartments or their cars alone at night. The Night Owls operate from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly. Contact the Night Owls at 561.297.NOWL (6695).
Listen to a Hoot/Wisdom CD Hoot/Wisdom Recordings, LLC, was formed at FAU in July 2002 as a fullservice record label designed to prepare students for work in the music industry. The label is sponsored by the Commercial Music Program in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters’ department of music, which offers an undergraduate major and minor in commercial music and a concentration in commercial music for master’s degree students. The label has two divisions: Hoot Recordings for student performers and Wisdom Recordings for faculty and staff artists. Hoot/Wisdom Recordings also is recognized by Student Government as an official FAU club, and all students have the opportunity to work with the label, either on the production or business side or as recording artists. With faculty supervision, students run all aspects of the label, from production to publishing. Royalties are paid to the artists, producers and songwriters. All profits generated by sales, licensing and performances are used to fund the label.
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Welcome to Greek Life at Florida Atlantic University! The Boca Raton campus provides a wide range of academic, social and community service activities for you, and membership in a fraternity or sorority is a positive step toward enjoying all the benefits that FAU has to offer. Collectively, fraternities and sororities constitute one of the largest student groups on campus.Fraternities and sororities create friendship, scholarship, community service and leadership. It's about bettering the FAU community, building traditions, learning valuable lessons and establishing lifelong friendships. Each fraternity and sorority at FAU was founded on the basis of shared values; however, the journey to brother/sisterhood is unique to every individual, just as each person in FAU’s Greek Life community is a unique individual. At their core, fraternities and sororities offer the opportunity for leadership experiences that can enrich a life on campus and beyond. Many of today’s leaders are members of fraternities or sororities. The Office of Greek Life encourages you to fully explore the noncommittal opportunity offered to understand what makes our fraternity and sorority community so beneficial. For more information about Greek Life at FAU, please visit www.wise.fau.edu/greeklife.
STUDENTMEDIA The purpose of student media at FAU (newspaper, TV and radio) is to inform students of what’s happening around the University. From campus events to athletics and academics, we are a one-stop shop for everything FAU.
The University Press (UP), FAU’s Student Newspaper For news, campus events, entertainment and sports, pick up a copy of the paper every Thursday morning in the metal and red bins around campus. Also available on the Web, upressonline.com is updated daily with stories, blogs, video and photos, covering everything FAU. Want to join the UP team? Gain hands-on, real-world experience and get paid to do it. E-mail the UP at universitypress@gmail.com, call 561.297.2960 or stop by the UP Office in Room 214, Student Union, Boca Raton campus.
OWL TV, FAU’s student-run television station OWL TV airs daily on campus in the resident halls and covers events, meetings and what’s happening at student programs. The station also helps to give students experience in television and to act as a lab for real-world experience. Want to join OWL TV? Call 561.297.0037.
Owl Radio, FAU’s student-run radio station Run by FAU students, Owl Radio broadcasts information to the University and worldwide community to inform listeners of what’s happening. The radio station also entertains and creates unity through its service to the entire student body. Listen 24/7 on the web: www.wowl.fau.edu. Want to join the Owl Radio team? Call 561.297.3759 or e-mail owlradio@wowl.fau.edu.
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Get Matched with an Alumni Mentor The Professional Mentoring Program provides you with the opportunity to be mentored by an FAU graduate who shares similar academic or professional interests. Not only will you have the chance to interact with an FAU alumnus or alumna, but you will also gain valuable advice from someone working in a particular career field. Don’t miss out on this instrumental program sponsored by the FAU National Alumni Association and the Career Development Center. For more information, visit http://fauf.fau.edu/mentors or www.cdc.fau.edu.
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Make a Difference in Your FAU Community! The Mission for the Center for Civic Engagement & Service is to develop partnerships between the University and the community; provide service opportunities to faculty, staff and students; and promote the link between the curriculum and service fostering civic awareness. By volunteering, you begin to make a difference in your community, gain experience in your career field, explore careers, meet new people and have your hours recorded on your transcript for future employers and professional/graduate schools to see. Stop by the Center for Civic Engagement & Service to get started today or call 561.297.3607 for more information!
FAU’s “Get Carded” campaign created a giant, human green ribbon in support of organ donation (Nov. 15, 2007).
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Boca Raton 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.297.3000
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FAU’s first and largest campus occupies more than 850 acres just east of I-95. The campus has all the features of a modern university including state-of-the-art labs and classrooms, suite-style housing for students plus athletic and recreational facilities. It is also home to the A.D. Henderson University School, FAU High School, the FAU Research Park and the nation’s largest Lifelong Learning Society.
Dania Beach 101 North Beach Road Dania Beach, FL 33004 954.924.7000
Also known as SeaTech, FAU Dania Beach is the center of research and education for programs in ocean engineering. It is also headquarters for the Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology and the Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology.
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Davie 2912 College Avenue Davie, FL 33314 954.236.1000
FAU’s second-largest campus, the Davie campus offers more than 40 “2+2” programs in partnership with Broward College, which is literally just next door. FAU Davie hosts the innovative Teaching and Leadership Center and is the base of operations for FAU’s Everglades research and restoration efforts.
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Fort Lauderdale 111 East Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954.236.1000
Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, this campus is home to a mix of professional and design-oriented programs including architecture, business, computer animation, graphic design, public administration and urban planning.
Harbor Branch 5600 US 1 North Fort Pierce, FL 34946 772.873.3300
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FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) is dedicated to exploring the world’s oceans — integrating the science and technology of the sea with the needs of humankind. HBOI is involved in research and education in the marine sciences; the biological, chemical and environmental sciences; the marine biomedical sciences; marine mammal conservation; aquaculture; and ocean engineering.
Jupiter 5353 Parkside Drive Jupiter, FL 33458 561.799.8500
Located in the Abacoa planned community, the rapidly growing FAU Jupiter campus offers degree programs in disciplines that include business, education and the arts and humanities. FAU Jupiter is also the home of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and the internationally-known Scripps Research Institute.
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Treasure Coast 500 N.W. California Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 772.873.3300
FAU shares this campus in Port St. Lucie with Indian River State College — a 2+2 partnership. More than 20 upper-division degree programs are offered for transfer and graduate students — with business, education and nursing the most popular areas of study.
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BowlChampions 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions FAU’s football team started on the field just eight years ago with a dream of accomplishing amazing feats for the athletic department, the University and the South Florida community. That vision became a reality in 2007 when FAU set an NCAA record by becoming the youngest start-up team to play in and win a bowl game. Continuing the winning tradition, the Owls football team concluded the 2008 season with a 24-21 victory over the Central Michigan University Chippewas in the Motor City Bowl in Detroit on Dec. 26, 2008. The win helped the Owls become the first Sun Belt Conference team to win bowl games in back-to-back seasons. Quarterback Rusty Smith, selected as the game’s MVP, threw for 307 yards and two second-half touchdowns.
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• FAU currently plays its home football games at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and plans to move into the new on-campus football stadium in 2010 • All other FAU sports home games and matches are played at the Boca Raton campus • The FAU football team had three defensive players earn First Team All Conference in 2008 • Tradition: Bury the Burrow in Red — FAU vs. FIU basketball game • Tradition: Shula Bowl — FAU vs. FIU football game (FAU has won six out of seven years) • A new $4 million track and field facility opened in spring 2007 and hosted the first home track meet on campus in spring 2008 • The FAU football team played in and won the 2008 Motor City Bowl against favored Central Michigan University on ESPN • FAU completed its $10 million renovation and upgrade to its basketball arena “The Burrow,” including new seats, suites, lobby and restrooms • FAU students get in FREE to all home athletic events with their Owl Card • FAU has the fastest startup football program to ever play in and win back-to-back bowl games — the New Orleans Bowl in 2007 and the Motor City Bowl in 2008 • During the fall 2008 semester, 168 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA • The FAU women’s basketball team beat its first-ever ranked opponent, the No. 25 team in the country, Middle Tennessee State University at the FAU Arena • The FAU women’s basketball team hosted its first-ever, first-round game of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament against University of New Orleans in 2009 • FAU Quarterback Rusty Smith was the 2008 Motor City Bowl MVP • FAU softball defeated the No. 25 team in the country, UMASS • The entire FAU volleyball team earned more than a 3.0 GPA in the 2008 fall semester with an average GPA of 3.58 • FAU baseball beat the No. 17 University of Florida Gators on the road in 2009
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at FAU
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In 2006, the Florida Legislature authorized expansion of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine regional medical campus program at FAU (UMMSM at FAU) to a full four-year medical program that can be entirely completed at FAU Boca Raton. The unique public/private program is housed in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science.
Scripps Florida FAU and Scripps Florida, part of the prestigious Scripps Research Institute, entered into joint research and education agreements to support and promote activities in the areas of biomedical science and related fields. Collaborations are underway between FAU faculty and Scripps scientists in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes research. The current and future site for Scripps Florida is FAU’s Jupiter campus.
Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies In Spring 2007, FAU signed the first university agreement in the state with Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies (TPIMS) for cancer research. Using compounds from TPIMS, faculty and students in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science are working to identify anti-cancer drugs and therapies. FAU Harbor Branch is the temporary home for TPIMS until its permanent facilities are constructed in Port St. Lucie. The collaboration agreement with FAU and TPIMS provides for joint-faculty appointments, graduate student support, affiliate faculty appointments and access to stateof-the-art instrumentation.
The Max Planck Society The Max Planck Society, an international research giant based in Germany, will open its first U.S. institute alongside Scripps Florida at FAU Jupiter. The Max Planck Society represents 78 German research institutions, with its 79th institution in Jupiter. Max Planck will collaborate with Scripps and FAU scientists, and participate in educational ventures with FAU, Palm Beach Community College and through science programs with grade school students. FAU will occupy 10,000 square-feet of classroom and research space within the new Max Planck facility. Max Planck will create a bio-imaging (using optical equipment to produce 3-D images of cells) institute. The research institutes of the Max Planck Society perform basic research in the interest of the general public in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences and the humanities.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Following a decade-long marine education and research partnership, the world-renowned Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, came under the umbrella of FAU in 2007. FAU previously opened a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot facility at Harbor Branch to provide students with undergraduate and graduate degree opportunities, with classes offered in marine biology, marine science, marine biotechnology, natural resources and environmental education. In addition, this facility is currently home to Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies. FAU Harbor Branch is one of the world’s leading oceanographic research organizations and is situated on 530-acres along the Indian River in northern St. Lucie County. The institute focuses on researching and conserving the world’s oceans, estuaries and coastal regions. FAU plans to expand undergraduate and graduate marine science programs at FAU Harbor Branch.
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SaBPreSIDENT To Members of the Freshman Class, As president of the Student Alumni Board, I welcome you to FAU. The staff and students are here to help you prepare and guide you through your academic journey. As you begin this new adventure, I encourage you to become involved in campus life and the activities that are offered to you, and provide yourself with a good mix of social and academic activities. The people you meet along the way may become lifelong friends and influence decisions you make in the future. This important time also will lead you to the career path you choose once you graduate. While some immediately start their careers after commencement, others may opt to continue their education at the graduate level. Regardless of what you decide, I am excited to share in the many successes that await you! Relax, sit back and enjoy the ride! It will have its ups and downs, and it may feel at times like a runaway train, but I promise it will be the most enjoyable ride you have ever taken. Good luck with your journey and congratulations on becoming a member of the FAU family. Go Owls! Sincerely,
Erica Narozny SAB President
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THE STUDENT ALUMNI BOARD (SAB)
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The Student Alumni Board (SAB) is officially sanctioned by the FAU Student Government (SG) as a club. Primarily, the SAB acts as the parent organization to the Student Alumni Association, the University Ambassadors and the prOWLers. Ultimately, the SAB exists to maintain a positive relationship among current FAU students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and the surrounding communities. Members of SAB represent FAU students by reporting directly to the FAU National Alumni Association (FAUNAA) Board to maintain a continuous connection between the leadership of the SAB and the FAUNAA.
THE STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (SAA) The SAA provides a foundation for general membership and is the common thread among all sub-groups of the Student Alumni Board. All prOWLers and Ambassadors are dues-paying SAA members. Each duespaying member receives THE BOX which includes an SAA T-shirt, key chain and other spirit items. Members also receive an official FAU Alumni Pride Card, which provides discounts at various local businesses, including 10 percent off FAU merchandise at the FAU Bookstore and 10 percent off at the campus Starbucks. One-year membership is $20, while life membership is $50. All SAA members are conditionally eligible for special travel opportunities and exclusive involvement through various activities sanctioned by the FAU National Alumni Association (FAUNAA). Unique professional networking opportunities are available and all members have access to the FAUNAA & Career Development Professional Mentoring Program, which pairs current FAU students with established alumni professionals in specific professional fields. Visit http://fauf.fau.edu/mentors for more information.
JOIN THE SAA TODAY! Go to http://fauf.fau.edu/students for more information.
THE UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS The FAU Ambassadors are the official student hosts for all events that take place at the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center and the President’s home, the Eleanor R. Baldwin House. They also serve at other key University events, including the annual Honors Convocation. The Ambassadors are an exclusive organization that represents the student body by exemplifying the ideals of scholarship, leadership and teamwork. Through learning and leadership opportunities, events, services and University traditions, the Ambassadors foster a deep sense of loyalty, pride, spirit and lifelong connections to FAU. Serving as liaisons between current students, alumni and University donors, the Ambassadors represent the student body in a positive and effective way at all University events.
QUALIFICATIONS Participation in the Ambassadors program is dependent upon a selective application process. At minimum, one semester with a cumulative 2.7 G.P.A. must be completed at FAU in order to apply. Application is open only to those who have completed one active semester of membership in the Student Alumni Association (SAA). For more information, visit http://fauf.fau.edu/ambassadors.
The prOWLers THE ROWDIEST STUDENTS AT FAU All Student Alumni Association (SAA) members are eligible to join the prOWLers. This spirited group of students supports all athletic teams at the University through attendance at various contests both on and off campus. The prOWLers are essentially the “Athletic Arm” of the SAA, ensuring that the University’s athletic traditions are perpetuated through the years. Learn more at http://fauf.fau.edu/prowlers.
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BEcome a member
OF THE STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Get “The Box,” which contains your SAA T-shirt, official Owl pom-pom, FAU Pride key chain and other spirit items. Receive your FAU National Alumni Association membership card and enjoy several campus discounts including: • 20% off at Coyote Jack’s • 10% off at Starbucks • 10% off FAU merchandise at the FAU Bookstore • 25% off at McCormick & Schmick’s • 20% off individual meals at Centre Marketplace • 10% off Kaplan Test Prep
Fill out the attached form or sign up online at http://fauf.fau.edu/students EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER: With the purchase of a student membership, receive a commemorative football autographed by legendary coach Howard Schnellenberger.
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777 Glades Road, ADM 295 Boca Raton FL 33431, c/o Paul Metcalf 561.297.1248 or metcalf@fau.edu
PAVING THE WAY FOR THE FUTURE OF FAU... LITERALLY The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is offering students a chance to purchase bricks and have them engraved with your name, an organization’s name or a special message. These bricks will create a sidewalk that will lead into the future FAU Football Stadium. Be a part of FAU’s history today!
SAA is the student organization at FAU that helps current students through their years in college and prepares them to become active alumni after they graduate. Learn more at http://fauf.fau.edu/brickcampaign.
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• Small replica of your brick • Personalized engraving with optional FAU Owl logo
Please print what you want engraved on the brick. Place ONLY one letter, symbol or digit in each box. Punctuation and space marks must also be placed in their own individual boxes.
4” x 8” Brick (Don’t use shaded area if you want the “Owl” engraved on your brick.)
8” x 8” Brick (Don’t use shaded area if you want the “Owl” engraved on your brick.)
Student name: q 4” x 8” $75 q 8” x 8” $125 Credit Card: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Discover Name on card: Card number: Signature:
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777 Glades Road, ADM 295 Boca Raton FL 33431, c/o Paul Metcalf 561.297.1248 or metcalf@fau.edu
The estimated fair market value of the goods and services you received in exchange for your payment is $30 (4” x 8” brick + replica) or $42 (8” x 8” brick + replica). Therefore, the tax-deductible portion of your payment is $45 (4” x 8” brick + replica) or $83 (8” x 8” brick + replica).
Marleen & harold forkas alumni center As the permanent “home away from home” for FAU’s ever-growing alumni constituency and a gathering place for a variety of University-wide traditions and celebrations, the Marleen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center is a focal point on the Boca Raton campus. It is superbly located adjacent to the future site of FAU’s stadium and Innovation Village residential and retail area. The 14,000-square-foot multi-purpose space offers FAU alumni, students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the community, access to an unparalleled setting for classes, conferences, cultural activities and events. The center’s interior is comprised of a great hall, two board rooms, three classrooms, a library, two large reception areas, a mentoring center and a fully-equipped catering kitchen. The courtyard is an ideal location for outdoor and tented receptions and performances. The center has adopted a lighthouse beacon as a symbol of its mission and commitment to guiding alumni home.
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College of Engineering and Computer Science Building FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is striving to construct the first state-funded, higher education, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certified building. The facility will be built in compliance with standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council through its LEED Green Building Rating System™. Upon completion, FAU will seek LEED Platinum certification, the top level of achievement for “green” buildings. The LEED designation ensures that the building is energy efficient, uses innovative technologies and offers users a clean interior environment. The 90,000-square-foot, five-story building will provide an environmentallyfriendly new home for engineering students, faculty and staff. Food service venues, meeting rooms, study and workstations, reading lounges and recreational/entertainment areas are all part of the plan.
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Recreation & Fitness Center Project Now complete, Phase I of the FAU Recreation & Fitness Center is an $11 million, 35,233-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility where students, faculty, staff and alumni can meet, relax, workout and be engaged in FAU campus life. PHASE I FEATURES INCLUDE • The 6,428-square-foot fitness center has more than 40 pieces of cardio equipment, two circuit training units, free weight area and stretching area • Two fitness performance rooms designed for yoga, pilates, aerobics, spinning etc. • Men’s and women’s health club-style locker rooms • Multi-purpose gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and special events
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Phase II, with expected completion in 2010, is a $7.7 million expansion that will add approximately 29,002-square-feet of space including a 9,823-square-foot outdoor pool and deck in addition to expanded fitness center, locker rooms and an additional multipurpose activity court. PHASE II FEATURES WILL INCLUDE • Expanded fitness center, which will include a strength and training area, will provide an additional 4,351-square-feet • Multipurpose Activity Court (MAC) will be an additional full size basketball court • The aquatic facility will include a zero depth beach entry leisure pool and a lap pool including three 25-yard lap lanes • Student and member lounge to relax before and after a workout • Expanded locker rooms • Food service area will offer healthy snacks and drinks for users
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FAU Stadium at Innovation Village The FAU Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a 30,000-seat, open-air stadium at FAU Boca Raton. The stadium is the centerpiece of “Innovation Village,� a housing and retail complex that will include student residence halls, as well as shopping and dining establishments. This new addition to the northern end of the Boca Raton campus will provide improved student life and a richer experience for those who study, live and work at FAU.
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Multimedia Movie Theater Complex FAU’s School of Communication and Multimedia Studies in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is constructing a state-of-the-art movie complex with four separate theaters and a café on the Boca Raton campus. The new complex will enhance FAU’s film study program. Students will benefit by being taught film in a true cinema setting. On evenings and weekends, the theaters will be used by Living Room Theaters, Inc. (LRT) for community screenings of foreign and independent films. Films will be shown that are not often available in mainstream, high-volume theaters, thus allowing South Florida residents to experience the new movie theater concept developed by LRT. Many of the films will be shown as part of the curriculum taught in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
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OWLBOOK2009-10 THANKS TO: Paul Metcalf
Student Alumni Board Advisor
C. Michael Burdman Jr.
Student Government Chief Justice
Marni Sherman
Speaker of the House
Dr. Charles Brown
Vice President of Student Affairs
Rivka Felsher
Student Government Advisor
FAU STUDENT GOVERNMENT 3RD LEGISLATIVE SESSION Office of Alumni Relations Athletics Department Office of Orientation Office of the President The Division of Student Affairs