Events:
Cultural Consortium Artists Fellowship ExhibitionNow thru October 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. there will be an exhibition of 12 artists from South Florida who have won the prestigious South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowship. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (561) 297-2966.
University Club/Bloomingdale’s Shopping SpreeThursday, October 26 at Town Center Mall. For more information, contact The Board.
Senior Class Clock UnveilingCome out on October 27 at 12 p.m. for this senior class dedication in front of the bookstore.
Owl Prowl Homecoming Comedy ShowNeed to laugh, or just want to have a good time? Come out to the University Center Auditorium on Friday, October 27 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and have a few laughs on us.
Lecture: The Nazis and Dixie-African-Americans and FascismOn Thursday, October 26 at 2 p.m. at the Live Oak Pavilion in the University Center, Glenda Gilmore of Yale University analyzes the black and white radicalism that laid the groundwork for the 1950s Civil Rights Movement. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (561) 297-3840.
SGPB Giveaway Advertising DayStop by the Breezeway on October 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and visit The Board for giveaways and information on upcoming events.
Freaky Food FestDid someone say FREE FOOD? Didn’t get a chance to grab a bite to eat before class? That’s fine, it’s on us. Stop by the Education and Business Buildings on October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy.
United States Marine BandWant to enjoy a free concert? Come out to the Carol and Barry Kaye Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus on October 28 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (561) 297-3820.
For more information regarding the following events at the Boynton Beach City Library, contact Craig Clark at (561) 742-6390 or visit www.coala.org/boynton. All programs listed below are free and open to the public.
Scholarships:
For more information about the following two scholarships, visit us on the web at www.flipnut.com/general.
Imagine America-Military Award Program This program has been established to assist thousands of military personnel each year to pursue postsecondary career education at hundreds of career colleges across the nation. The MAP recognizes the important contributions of our nation’s armed services.
Art ScholarshipsScholarships of $1,000 each are available for students of figurative or representational sculpture. Scholarships are paid directly to the academic institution through which the student applies. The submission deadline is May 31 every year. A letter of application from the student, including a brief biography and an explanation of the student’s background in sculpture is needed, as are two letters of recommendation and 8 to 10 images of work by the applicant on CD. It is strongly suggested that at least three works are shown with more than one view of each. If you want your materials returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Proof of financial need required. This can be in the form of photocopies of other scholarship/grant applications, photocopies of tax forms from previous years, and/or a signed letter from the financial aid office of the applicant’s school. For more information, visit the web at www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/programs/scholarships.cfm.
Spencer Foundation Dissertation FellowshipsThrough the Dissertation Fellowship Program, the Spencer Foundation aims to build capacity in the education research community by supporting a new generation of scholars from a wide range of fields.
National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children’s FoundationThe National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation Scholarship Awards are for children of law enforcement and firefighting personnel who were lost in the line of duty. These awards are designed to reward excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students by providing funding for their postsecondary education at qualified institutions.
Jobs:
Cultural Research CoordinatorApplicant will be responsible for developing a cultural heritage database for the City of Boynton Beach, including the arts, parks, heritage places, recreation, etc. Duties will involve database modeling and input, potential onsite assessment and interviewing appropriate personnel sources for necessary information. Candidate must have good communications skills, be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, and have intermediate computer skills. Apply online to Susan Harris. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Faxed resumes are also acceptable: (561) 737-3258.
Orientation LeaderWould you like to represent FAU and get leadership experience and money for it? By becoming an orientation leader, you will receive free summer housing (if available) and get $1,200 for a summer full of friendship and fun. Qualifications are: you must be a freshman in good standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. For more information, call Christine Lynch at (561) 297-2733.
Business Research CoordinatorApplicant will be responsible for developing a database of all businesses within the Boynton Beach CRA district. Duties will involve questionnaire development, database modeling, interviewing business owners, data input and analysis. Candidate must have good communications skills, be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, and have intermediate computer skills. Please apply online to Susan Harris. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Faxed resumes are also acceptable: (561) 737-3258.
SG Meetings:
Boca:
Senate meets every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the senate chambers at the University Center.
Rules and Policies committee meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Campus Action committee meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Agencies and Program committee meets on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Ways and Means committee meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the senate workroom in the University Center.
Treasure Coast:
Senate meets every other Tuesday. For more information, please contact Thomas Morris at (772) 873-3363.