Inside:

Homecoming 2014

Optimistic October

programs & events.

Office Spotlight.—Interim

VP Student Affairs

Coming Attractions—

Registration for Spring

2015

Campus Connections

Midterm time is test time. And, for some college

students, nothing will match that moment of terror

when they look down at their test and find questions

they've never even thought of staring back at them. But

at that same moment, there's usually a student in the

room feeling smug satisfaction at having sussed out the

exact questions in advance. How can you figure out

what's going to be on the midterm—and dramatically

increase your chances of acing that test? Here are 8

clues from behind the curtain:

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-

guide/2010/10/06/8-clues-to-figuring-out-that-college-

midterm

1. Professors test what they talk—cue in to what

they spend the most time talking about in class.

2. Professors ask what interests them—what’s

repeated over and over again?

3. Professors drop hints—pay attention to the clues.

4. TAs talk too—listen carefully!!!

5. Professors don’t always remake tests—look at

reserves etc. for sample questions

6. Professors are upfront—pay attention to your

syllabus, it’s the roadmap for the class

Zipcar comes to FAU!

R e a d y o r n o t h e r e i t c o m e s … M i d t e r m 2 0 1 4

Wednesday, September 24 marked the University’s

annual Campus Sustainability Day and this year will

be special in that Zipcar, the car-sharing service, has

officially launched for the entire FAU community.

Zipcar, an alternative to bringing a car to school,

gives members 24/7 access to vehicles parked right

on campus. Low hourly ($7.50/hr) and daily ($69/

day) rates include gas, insurance and 180 miles per

day to go wherever you want to go. Members can

reserve cars online or with a smart phone for as

little as an hour or up to seven days.

More information can be found at:

www.zipcar.com/fau

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7. Professors recycle—study your notes and

homework questions, they might just

reappear on the test.

8. Professors review—so attend the sessions,

even if you don’t think you need to, you

might just be surprised how much these

help.

Good Luck on your midterms, you

can do it!

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O w l P r o w l : H o m e c o m i n g 2 0 1 4

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Event: FAU Day of Service Sign Up Here

Location: Various Sites

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Event: Owl Prowl Banner Painting

Location: Outdoor Stage, Student Union, Boca

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Event: Jupiter Homecoming Kickoff

Location: The Burrow, Jupiter Campus

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Monday, October 27, 2014

Event: Homecoming Ice Cream Social

Location: Oasis Lounge, Davie Campus

Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Event: CarnivOWL

Location: RF Field, Jupiter Campus

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Event: Kickoff & Owlsley Hunt

Location: Housing Lawn, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Event: ExtravaCANza

Location: Free Speech Lawn, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Event: Homecoming Owl Prowl Challenge

Location: Oasis Lounge, Davie Campus

Time: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Event: Timucua Pageant

Location: Live Oak, Student Union, Boca Raton

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Event: Stevenormous Burger Contest

Location: Diversity Way, Davie Campus

Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Event: Homecoming Spirit Day

Location: Poolside, Sea Tech Campus

Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Event: Homecoming Concert featuring Jay Sean & T-Pain

Location: Outdoor Stage, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Event: Parliament of Owl Induction

Location: Forkas Alumni Center, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Event: Talon Awards

Location: Forkas Alumni Center, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Event: Homecoming Comedy Show: The Wayans Brothers

Location: Kaye Auditorium, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Event: Fall Family Fest

Location: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Event: Homecoming Magician Show

Location: Diversity Way, Davie Campus

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Event: Stroll Off

Location: Campus Rec, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 9:00 p.m.

For a full listing of this year’s Owl Prowl events visit:

http://www.fau.edu/homecoming/schedule.php

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Optimist ic October

Off ice Spot l ight: Interim Vice

Pres ident ’s Of f ice

The Division of Student Affairs will be a leader in providing

comprehensive and integrated campus life programs and

services. We will cultivate a student-centered environment

contributing to students becoming socially responsible global

citizens with an enduring connection to the University.

The Division of Student Affairs will provide programs, ser-

vices and facilities to promote academic success and student

development.

he Division of Student Affairs core values are:

Adaptability

Competence

Diversity

Innovation

Collaboration

Commitment

Vision

Mailing Address 777 Glades Road, SU 215 Boca Raton, FL. 33431

Ph. (561) 297-3988

Fax. (561) 297-2501

Complete the commuter needs assessment for a chance to win

dining dollars to spend on campus. The survey can be assessed

via this website:

http://studentvoice.com/fau/commuterstudent2014

The survey will be available October 1—31, 2014.

Saturday, October 4, 2014 Savi Service Saturday—Feed My Community

Warehouse Sign Up Here

Saturday, October 11, 2014 PrideFest Click Here, Housing Lawn

11am—4pm

Saturday, October 18, 2014 Tailgate 8am, FAU v. WKU, game begins at

12pm

Owl Prowl 2014, October 25—November 1, 2014

Saturday, November 1, 2014: 3pm Homecoming Tailgate and Announce-

ment of Student Organization Winners

4pm Annual Homecoming Parade

7pm Homecoming Game and announcement of Homecoming King and

Queen during Half-time

Registration "To-Do" List for Spring 2015

Starting Oct. 6th.

Review mid-term grade(s) with fac-

ulty

Make appt. with Advising Office to

discuss academic progress

Review the SPRING 2015 Schedule

of Classes

Print your degree audit DARS re-

port to see what class are needed

for your degree

Oct. 24th. Clear any holds on your record

which will block you from register-

ing

Oct. 6th - 31st Submit Change of Major paperwork

prior to registration if needed to

prevent any pre-requisite registra-

tion errors

Nov. 3rd - 7th Advanced registration begins for

Continuing Students

Nov. 11th Registration for new FAU students

Fall brings about a number including the end of

summer and the beginning of fall. Time to fall

back, break out your fall favorites and enjoy

some fun FAU style.

October is Blindness Awareness and Domes-

tic Violence Awareness Month

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the

most rare and beautiful of them all” - Mulan

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How will you leave your print for a better world?

Immerse yourself in a social issue topic of your choice for Al-

ternative Spring Break 2015 and spend a week serving along-

side a small group of other FAU students and a community to

make an impact on those affected by the issue. There are five

social issue topics from which to select with communities in

cities such as Tampa, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, and more!

Fees range from $100 (in-state) to $250 (out-of-state) and

cover transportation, lodging, and meals for the week. For a

list of site descriptions, more information, or to apply, visit

www.fau.edu/volunteer/ASB.php. Application deadline extend-

ed until Friday, October 3!

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Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Facilitated by Katie Burke, Director of LEAD Dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 Runs weekly (skipping Veterans Day) on Tuesdays for 5 sessions starting on Octo-ber 14 from 12 to 1 PM

Orlando by Virginia Woolf

Facilitated by Max Wemyss, LEAD Gradu-

ate Assistant

Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6,

13

Runs weekly on Thursdays for 5 weeks

starting on October 16 from 10 AM to 11

AM.

Amazing Traveler Isabella Bird by Evelyn Kaye

Facilitated by: Renee de Roche, CPA Date: September 24, October 8, 22, No-vember 5, 19 Runs bi-weekly on Wednesdays for 5 sessions starting on September 24 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Facilitated by: Devin Sieck

Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Runs weekly on Wednesdays for 5

weeks starting on October 1 from 10

AM to 11 AM.

Girls, Social Class and Literacy

by Stephanie Jones

Facilitated by:

Dr. Philomena Marinaccio "Dr. M"

Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Runs weekly on Wednesdays for 5

weeks starting on October 1 from 3

PM to 4 PM.

Jupiter Campus:

Davie Campus:

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

Facilitated by Ashley Williams

Dates: October 16, 23, 30, Novem-

ber 6, and 13

Runs weekly on Thursdays for 5

weeks starting on October 16 from 3

PM to 4 PM.

Register for fall 2014 Reading Circles now at our website www.fau.edu/lead!

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C a m p u s I n f o r m a t i o n C o r n e r

A c a d e m i c C a l e n d a r D a t e s & I m p o r t a n t P h o n e N u m b e r s

DID YOU KNOW?

The Division of Student Affairs offers a wide range of opportunities for

students to become active participants on campus and beyond. Our

focus in Student Affairs is on student success. We want our graduates

to leave their University experience with the knowledge and skills they

need to enter the workforce and contribute to their communities. In

every way possible, we want to enhance the overall learning experience

of our students, both inside and outside of the classroom.

The right to free speech is arguably one of the most cherished and con-

tested freedoms given to Americans under the Bill of Rights. Testing

out the limits and ramifications of what it means to speak our minds

without causing harm to others will likely continue to be a matter for

political and public debate for generations to come. Here at FAU, we

encourage our campus community to exercise this cherished freedom

in lively debate. In fact, we protect and promote that right. We also

require, however, that everyone in the FAU community treat one an-

other in ways that are not unlawful. It is fine, laudable even, to disagree

and dialogue with others about differences of opinion or matters of

conscience, or to engage in intense conversations about academic or

scholarly matters. But such exchanges are most effective when all par-

ticipants respect each other's rights to hold and lawfully express differ-

ent opinions.

Campus Event Dates

Last Day to Withdraw October 10

Advance Registration

for Spring 2015

November 3

Veteran’s Day (No

School)

November 11

Last Day of Classes November 26

Thanksgiving Break November 27-30

Reading Days December 1 - 3

Final Exams December 4-10

Winter Break December 10-January 4,

2015

Academic Advising 561 297-2642

Admissions 561.297.3040

Registrar 561.297.3050

Financial Aid 561.297.3530

Info Desk 561 297-3000

Student Involvement 561 297-3735

Traffic & Parking 561.297.2771

Technology Help Desk 561.297.3999

Here are some commonly used websites:

Dean of Students:

https://www.fau.edu/dean/

Student Union:

http://www.fau.edu/studentunion/

Campus Life:

http://www.fau.edu/campuslife/

FAU After Dark:

www.fau.edu/campuslife/afterdark.php

Fraternity and Sorority Life:

http://www.fau.edu/fslife/

Leadership:

http://www.fau.edu/sil/leadership/