Get Out of Your Room…
Hang Out and Have a Beer with Howard SchnellenbergerFAU’s beloved Football Head Coach Howard Schnellenbergerchats it up at Coyote Jack’s on Monday, Sept. 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the FAU Sports Page radio show. If you always wanted to have a beer with Ol’ Schnelly, here’s your chance. Well, you know, kind of.
Get Off-Campus…
Dave Matthews Band to “Crash” into West Palm BeachEveryone’s favorite South African-American, Dave Matthews, and his band will be in town playing at the Sound Advice Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets for seats under the pavilion hit up to $61, but we all know those $36 Lawn tix are where it’s really at. Whichever ticket you decide to buy, you can grab ’em at www.ticketmaster.com.
Oh Snap! It’s Something to do on SaturdaysSaturday nights are poppin’ off for the Oh Snap! Party every week at the Central Pub in Margate. Hosted by The Commissioner (who does double-duty on the turntables), the soiree starts at 10 p.m. to indie sounds spun from the likes of deejays Kendall Killed the DJ, and Brian Savage. You can be 18 to get in, but 21 to enjoy those cheap $2 beers that will keep you going all night long. For more information, hit up Dave at (954) 461-1684.
Sticks, Stones, and These Guys Can Break Your BonesThe International Fight League is supposedly the world’s #1 mixed martial arts sports league-and they’re “kicking it” all day (we’re warning you now that this listing is loaded with puns) for the 2007 World Championship at the Seminole Hard Rock Live on Thursday, Sept. 20. If you want to “hit up” the action, pick up your student tickets for $25. For more information, e-mail Christina Accardo to [email protected].
Take in Some Talent and a Cup of TeaFriday evenings at Gizzi’s in Delray Beach come alive for open mic night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This quaint coffeehouse plays host to a myriad of musicians, poets, and others who are eager to share their talent with you. And if you get amped up enough on caffeine, feel free to put yourself on the list of performers. Call Gizzi’s at (561) 266-9797 for directions and further information.
Party in a Pawn ShopDisco gets dirty on Saturdays at the infamous Pawn Shop Lounge in Downtown Miami for the weekly “Dirty Disco” party. With sounds by deejays Matt Cash, Induce, and Contra ranging from retro, futurist, electro, and pop, you’re sure to be burning rubber on the dance floor. If dancing’s not your scene, perhaps holding court in the club’s school bus (yes, school bus) is more your style. If anything, it’s worth it to make the trip just to see the place for yourself. Surf over to www.thepawnshoplounge.com to see what we mean.
Get a Gig…
Work for a Web Design “King”If you know more about web design than just the HTML music video codes on your MySpace page, then consider taking advantage of this opportunity. Web designers are currently being recruited for work, so if you’re interested, please contact Sevown Matthews-also known as FAU student “Sevown is King”-at (561) 542-3199, or via e-mail to [email protected].
They’ll Pay for Your Gas (Yes, You Read That Right)H&R Block on Federal Highway in Boca Raton is in desperate need of a courier to schlep their files between their different offices and the warehouse, and they’re willing to pay you gas money along with your paycheck. If you want to work part-time from Monday through Friday and have your own reliable transportation (keyword: “reliable”) in the form of a van, SUV, or truck with a covered bed, then call H&R Block at (561) 750-5042 and tell them they’ve found their courier.
Get Paid to ParkYou always complain that everywhere in Boca Raton has valet parking-even that Publix down on Camino Real. But I’ll bet you didn’t realize how much money there is to be made in valet services, did ya? A valet company is looking for students who want to make $300-$500 a week, full- or part-time, to drive cars that they won’t be able to afford… yet. After all, that’s why were in college, right? For more information, please call (561) 995-7150.
A Real Job in Real EstateExpert Realty in Fort Lauderdale wants to hire six part-time real estate assistants to work with potential homebuyers who need assistance in finding properties that meet their criteria. The work involves e-mailing clients and interaction by phone during the early stages of their search, in addition to setting appointments with the client and licensed real estate agent and preparing lists of prospective properties. The job (which takes place in the evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday) includes a $28,000 annual base salary, and you will earn commission per sale that you help facilitate. Call (954) 281-8773 to apply.
Get Some Free Money…
Win a $5,000 Scholarship-No Essay RequiredYou’ll appreciate this one. FastWeb!, a comprehensive website for scholarships, is sponsoring a $5,000 scholarship of their own, and all you have to do to qualify is register at their Web site and complete a simple scholarship search to be automatically entered to win. Check out www.fastweb.com to read the official rules of entry.
Committed to the Community? Get Back for Giving BackThe Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Communications is available to graduating high school seniors, college senior and first-year graduate students who are pursuing full-time courses of study in public health, communications, social work, education, liberal arts or a related field. You must demonstrate a commitment to community service on behalf of a disadvantaged community, and use visual arts/media or other creative endeavors to convey a culturally appropriate health message aimed at raising community awareness of tobacco’s harmful impact, or countering tobacco use by a disadvantaged population. Additionally, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for your most recent academic year. Got all that? Oh yeah, and for your DIY “tobacco is whack-o” PSA, you could net a cool $5000 to $10,000. Head to www.americanlegacy.org/AdamsScholarship for all the fine print.
Nothing Minor about this Minority ScholarshipStraightforward Media is gives away $500 every three months to a deserving minority student. To be eligible, students (and students-to-be) must be a member of a racial or ethnic minority group. Check out www.straightforwardmedia.com/minority for the fine print.
‘Writers of the Future’ Get Money in the PresentLike writing? Well, the Writers of the Future Contest is open to amateur writers. Your entry must be a new short story or novelette with a science fiction, fantasy, horror or speculative fiction theme that has not been previously published. By the way: poetry and children’s literature cannot be accepted for this contest. The scholarship awards three prizes per every three months of $1000, $750, $500-and a yearly grand prize of $4000 is offered. All the details can be found at www.writersofthefuture.com.
Get Good Karma…
Humane Society Needs HumansThe Tri-County Humane Society in Boca Raton is seeking volunteers for everything from walking dogs to office help. If you would like to donate some time to this worthy cause, they’d love to hear from you. Contact Donna Carrigan, Assistant Director for the Tri-County Humane Society, at (561) 482-8110.
Have a Heart, Volunteer with ArtVolunteers are needed at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park, for positions ranging from docents to front desk/visitor services. To get involved, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (561) 392-2500, extension 211 to receive a volunteer application.
Get In the Know…
Experience the New Jew YearThe FAU Jewish Student Union and Hillel are hosting Rosh Hashanah services on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Levine-Weinberger Center for Jewish Life on the Boca Raton campus. Rosh Hashanah is the traditional Jewish New Year, and provides a great opportunity for participants to reflect upon the upcoming year while remembering the previous. If you’re interested in learning more about this aspect of Judaism-and you don’t even have to be Jewish-contact Gary Wolff by e-mail to [email protected].
Random Listing of the Week
University Press OPEN HOUSEFAU’s student newspaper is hiring and we want you! The UP has open positions for writers, photographers, graphic designers, copy editors, promotions & more. Get published, create portfolio clips and gain professional real world experience. Come meet the staff, get involved and join our team! Paying positions available. FREE FOOD will be served!When: Friday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.Where: Boca Student Union, Room 214.For more info, e-mail Michele at [email protected]
