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?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!

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.

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tAbLeofCoNteNtsLetter from Frank T. Brogan ’81 4FAU President

Letter from Tiffany Weimar 5Student Government President

ChApter 1 A Brief History

The FAU Story 8

Early Historical Snapshots 10

ChApter 2 fAU sPirit

Message from C. Michael Burdman 12Student Government Chief Justice

FAU Fight Song 13

Alma Mater 13

Cheers 14

Owl Fingers 15

The Burrowing Owl 15

Origin of FAU Colors 15

FAU Then and Now 16

Points of Pride 17

Tradition Builder 19

ChApter 3 fAU trAditions

Traditions Table of Contents 21

ChApter 4 stUdent Life

Things to Do 56

Greek Life 58

Student Media 59

Get a Mentor 60

Volunteer 61

ChApter 5 fAU CAmPUses

Boca Raton 64

Dania Beach (SeaTech) 65

Davie 66

Fort Lauderdale 67

Harbor Branch 68

Jupiter 69

Treasure Coast 70

Locations Map 71

ChApter 6 sPorts HigHLigHts

Motor City Bowl 73

Accomplishments 74

ChApter 7 CoLLABorAtions

UMMSM at FAU 76

Scripps Florida 76

Torrey Pines 76

Max Planck Society 77

FAU Harbor Branch 77

ChApter 8 tHe sAB

Message from Erica Narozny 79Student Alumni Board President

The Student Alumni Board 80

The Student Alumni Association 80

The University Ambassadors 81

The prOWLers 81

Student Alumni Association Application 83

Student Alumni AssociationBrick Campaign 84

ChApter 9 ALUmni Center

Marleen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center 87

ChApter 10 into tHe fUtUre

College of Engineering and Computer Science Building 89

Recreation & Fitness Center 90

FAU Stadium at Innovation Village 92

Multimedia Movie TheaterComplex 93

CALeNDAr 2009-10 planner 94

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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.

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 WeimarStudent 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 Associa-tion of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States.

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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.

On behalf of the Student Alumni Association and

Student Government, I would like to present the

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

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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!

ALMAMAterWith the Gulf Stream breezes blowingThe 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

Words by Nat Dean, former Dean, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

fAUCheersRED...BLUE...F-A-U

•F-A-U-O-W-L-S

FLORIDA ATLANTIC GOOO OWLS

•O-W-L-S LET'S GO

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FAU BluePANTONE 295 CMYK: 100C - 78M - 26Y - 28KWeb/RGB Safe: 0R - 45G - 98B

FAU SilverPANTONE 877No CMYKNo Web/RGB Safe

FAU RedPANTONE 200 CMYK: 20C - 100M - 81Y - 10KWeb/RGB Safe: 193R - 4G - 53B

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Owl FingersOwl 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.

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 OriginIn 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.

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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.

One of the first employees of the graphics department, Steve Kika, designed the first owl logo.

This was the winning entry in a student competition for a University logo.

This is the current spirit logo.

Early professional branding efforts yielded this logo.

The fighting owl logo is now retired.

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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.

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 best-accredited 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.

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19Help 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!

trADitioNstAbLeofCoNteNtsVisit the Student Union and Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium 22

Take a Coffee Break 23

Chill Out at Coyote Jack’s 24

Get to the Center of Things at the Centre Marketplace 25

Check Out the Bookstore 26

Visit the Tom Oxley Athletic Center 27

Enjoy a Football Game Tailgate Party 28

Cheer for FAU at the Shula Bowl 29

Watch Women’s Soccer 30

Take in a Men’s Basketball Game 31

Experience a Women’s Basketball Game 32

Dig a Volleyball Game 33

Step up to the Plate at aBaseball Game 34

Catch a Women’s Softball Game 35

Get Your Kicks at a Men’s Soccer Game 36

Join the HomecomingFestivities 37

Check Out the 2009 Football Schedule 38

See the Action at an Away Football Game 39

Take a Picture with Owsley 40

Take a Picture with President Brogan 41

Discover the Legacyof the Senior Class Campaign 42

Get Fit withCampus Recreation 43

Experience Feng Shui at the Christine E. LynnCollege of Nursing 44

Explore the Wimbish Wing at the Wimberly Library 45

Inspect the Organelle 46

Witness Chroma Wall 47

Pass Under the Port St. Lucie Arch 48

Find Red Spire, Blue Spire and Orange Spire 49

Get a Perspective Lesson 50

Know Tranquility 51

Visit the University Galleries 52

Add Your Own FAU Tradition 53

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Visit the stUDeNt UNioN AND CAroLe AND bArry kAye perforMiNG Arts AUDitoriUMFor 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 breAkVisit 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’sLocated in the Student Union, the energetic wait staff at FAU’s campus

sports bar, Coyote Jack’s Grill, serves up legendary recipes in an

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 MArketpLACeThe 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 bookstoreThe 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 CeNterFAU 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 state-

of-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 pArtyCome 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 boWLThe 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.

WAtCh WoMeN’s soCCerThe 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 top-

tier 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 GAMeThe 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 GAMeThe FAU women’s basketball team improved significantly in the 2008-

09 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 GAMeThe 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.

step Up to the pLAte At AbAsebALL GAMeFAU’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 GAMeHead 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 no-

hitters in the same season.

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Get yoUr kiCks At A MeN’s soCCer GAMeFAU men’s soccer made the transition from the Atlantic Soccer Conference,

where they won the conference title in 2007, to the competitive Mid-

American 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 hoMeCoMiNGfestiVitiesHomecoming 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 2009footbALL sCheDULe09/05/09 NEBRASKA LINCOLN, NE TBA

09/19/09 SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBUS, SC TBA

09/26/09 ULM LOCKHART STADIUM 4 P.M.

10/03/09 WYOMING LOCKHART STADIUM 4 P.M.

10/17/09 NORTH TExAS DENTON, Tx TBA

10/24/09 ULL LAFAYETTE, LA TBA

10/31/09 MIDDLE TENNESSEE LOCKHART STADIUM 4 P.M.

11/07/09 UAB BIRMINGHAM, AL TBA

11/14/09 ARKANSAS STATE LOCKHART STADIUM 4 P.M.

11/21/09 TROY TROY, AL TBA

11/28/09 WESTERN KENTUCKY LOCKHART STADIUM 4 P.M.

12/05/09 FIU DOLPHIN STADIUM TBA

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see the ACtioN At AN AWAy footbALL GAMeInvade 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 broGANPresident 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 LeGACyof the seNior CLAss CAMpAiGNThe Senior Class Campaign (SCC) was established to promote FAU pride

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 WithCAMpUs reCreAtioNThe 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. LyNNCoLLeGe of NUrsiNGThe 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 LibrAryVisit 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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iNspeCt the orGANeLLeArtist 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 WALLAt 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 ArChThe “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 LessoNRichard Heipp, a professor of art at the University of Florida, created “The

Perspective Lesson,” a powder-coated aluminum piece with neon lighting

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 GALLeriesThe 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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ADD yoUr oWN fAU trADitioN here

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fAUstUDeNtGoVerNMeNtHere 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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joiN A CLUbGet 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.

AtteND A hoUse of represeNtAtiVes MeetiNGThe 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 pitsEvents 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 spiNThe 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).

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ListeN to A hoot/WisDoM CDHoot/Wisdom Recordings, LLC, was formed at FAU in July 2002 as a full-

service 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.

GreekLife

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WeLCoMe to Greek Life AtfLoriDA 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 non-

committal 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.

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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 stAtioNOWL 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 stAtioNRun 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 MeNtorThe 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 rAtoN777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL 33431561.297.3000

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.

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DANiA beACh101 North Beach RoadDania Beach, FL 33004954.924.7000

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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DAVie2912 College AvenueDavie, FL 33314954.236.1000

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 LAUDerDALe111 East Las Olas Blvd.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301954.236.1000

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.

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hArbor brANCh5600 US 1 NorthFort Pierce, FL 34946 772.873.3300

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.

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jUpiter5353 Parkside DriveJupiter, FL 33458561.799.8500

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 CoAst500 N.W. California Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34986772.873.3300

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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2008 Motor City Bowl ChaMpionsFAU’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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2008-09 AthLetiCs• 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

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UNiVersity of MiAMi MiLLer sChooL of MeDiCiNe At fAUIn 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 stUDiesIn 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 state-

of-the-art instrumentation.

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the MAx pLANCk soCietyThe 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 iNstitUteFollowing 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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sAbpresiDeNtTo 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)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 ALUMNiAssoCiAtioN (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 dues-

paying 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.

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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the UNiVersity AMbAssADorsThe 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 proWLersTHE ROWDIEST STUDENTS AT FAU

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

beCoMe A MeMberof the stUDeNt ALUMNi AssoCiAtioN

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.

MeMbershipforMstUDeNt ALUMNi AssoCiAtioN

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pAreNt iNforMAtioNParents’ Names:

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Local Phone:

Parents’ E-mails:

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FAU Graduation Year (if applicable):

MeMbership type 1-YEAR 1-YEAR

Individual Student q $20 Individual Parent q $40 LIFE 1-YEAR

Individual Student q $50 Joint (Parent/Parent) q $60

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Card Number:

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Please make checks payable to: FAU FOUNDATION INC. 777 Glades Road, ADM 295 Boca Raton FL 33431, c/o Paul Metcalf 561.297.1248 or metcalf@fau.edu

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• Small replica of your brick• Personalized engraving with optional FAU Owl logo

8” x 8”

4” x 8”STUDENT ALUMNI

ASSOCIATION

The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is offering students a chance to pur-

chase 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.

pAViNG the WAy for the fUtUre of fAU... LiterALLy

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.)

Please make checks payable to: FAU FOUNDATION INC. 777 Glades Road, ADM 295 Boca Raton FL 33431, c/o Paul Metcalf 561.297.1248 or metcalf@fau.edu

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:

Billing address:

Phone number:

E-mail address:

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).

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MArLeeN & hAroLD forkAsALUMNi CeNterAs 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 environmentally-

friendly 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 projeCtNow 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 ViLLAGeThe 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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oWLbook2009-10thANks to:Paul MetcalfStudent Alumni Board Advisor

C. Michael Burdman Jr.Student Government Chief Justice

Marni ShermanSpeaker of the House

Dr. Charles BrownVice President of Student Affairs

Rivka FelsherStudent Government Advisor

fAU stUDeNt GoVerNMeNt3rD LeGisLAtiVe sessioNOffice of Alumni RelationsAthletics DepartmentOffice of OrientationOffice of the PresidentThe Division of Student Affairs