FAU campuses and operations re-opened today, August 28, at 5 a.m. All classes will be held as scheduled and all offices will be open regular hours. Students, faculty and staff are advised to continue to use caution while traveling and walking on respective campuses.

Faculty and staff are asked to use the normal work order system to report any damage from Tropical Storm Isaac. Also note that the Controller's Office has extended the payment deadline for the Fall 2012 Term until today, Aug. 28.

The Green Market @ FAU kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 30 with a grand opening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the FAU Stadium Plaza on the Boca Raton campus. With "Day at the Beach" theme, Thursday's market will begin with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. and special guests including FAU President Mary Jane Saunders. Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to bring beach chairs and umbrellas to this event, which will feature organic foods, musical entertainment and various outdoor activities around the Stadium.

Each week throughout the semester, the Green Market @ FAU will offer a variety of local vendors, including FAU alumni-owned businesses, selling items such as fresh produce; prepared foods such as hummus, beets, pickles and sauces; artisan crafts and jewelry; organic products such as soaps and lotions; and entertainment from students and other local artists.

For more information, call 561-297-0197, e-mail greenmarket@fau.edu or visit www.fau.edu/missiongreen.

Come join the celebration with a game day lunch at the FAU Club on Friday, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a special discounted rate of $9.95 plus tax. Share some Owl Spirit with fellow employees before FAU's first home game. Game-day themed lunch will be served.

This week's theme is "A Florida Tailgate Party" featuring:
Fish Tacos
Key West Grilled Chicken
Caribbean Rice and Beans
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Chilled Gazpacho
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Vegetables
As well as Salad and Dessert Bar

Morwe info at at www.fau.edu/fauclub/events.php.

FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC) recently launched http://snmrec.fau.edu , a new website intended to provide information about the center's contributions to the ocean energy industry and to communicate effectively through web technologies with stakeholders, partners and the public. The new web site offers information about ocean energy, center news and upcoming events, access to data that is being collected or generated by the center, results of the center's funded research and details about its focus areas. Future enhancements will include tools and features to help engage users with interactive education applications, analytical services for interpreting the center's diverse data sets, industry partnership tools and engaging media such as real-time video of projects both on and offshore.

The SNMREC was established in 2010 when the U.S. Department of Energy designated the Center for Ocean Energy Technology (COET), FAU's state of Florida Center of Excellence, as a national center for ocean energy research and development. The SNMREC joined national centers in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii that also work to advance the operational readiness of ocean energy technologies. The SNMREC boasts internationally unique expertise and tools for ocean current and ocean thermal energy conversion research and development.

The IT computer training schedule for September 2012 is now available online at www.fau.edu/oit/training/files/sept_12.pdf. To register for classes, go to https://swise.fau.edu/training.

The Division of Student Affairs invites students, faculty and staff from all campuses to serve on the 2012 -13 Student Conduct Board. According to the Student Code of Conduct (Regulation 4.007), board members are "person(s) authorized by the University to determine whether a student has violated the Student Code of Conduct and may recommend sanctions that may be imposed to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students."

What does the Conduct Board do? The primary responsibility of the Student Conduct Board is to hear cases brought against students accused of violating the Florida Atlantic University Code of Conduct (Regulation 4.007). In a hearing, a panel of faculty/staff and students consider information and witness statements presented and determine if the student is responsible for the violation. If the student is found responsible for the alleged violation, the Conduct Board will make a recommendation to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students.

What does it mean to be a part of the Student Conduct Board? Becoming a board member means you will be called upon periodically to hear minor and/or major student conduct cases. We are looking for students and faculty/staff who can be analytical, objective and responsible. A board member must be able to work cooperatively in a group, articulating his or her own point of view while considering the opinions of others. Members of the Conduct Board are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and to uphold the ethical standards of the University community, both personally and in their capacity as board members.

What is the time commitment? Hearings are scheduled on a case by case basis, Monday through Friday between noon and 5 p.m. Depending on the complexity of the case, hearings last two to three hours. Board members are assigned to cases depending on their availability, so scheduling is flexible.

Membership Criteria Expectations:
- Students must attend a mandatory training session on Friday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and any other future mandatory training.
- Faculty/ Staff must attend a mandatory training session on Friday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and any other future mandatory training.
- Become knowledgeable about all aspects of the FAU Student Code of Conduct, which can be found at www.fau.edu/studentconduct/index.php?mainlinks=3.
- Awareness and understanding of the student conduct review process.
- Commitment to hearing participation (approx. 1-2 hours, 1-2 times a month).
- Act as an effective and cooperative group member and maintain confidentiality at all times.
For student members:
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and full-time status
- Must be in good academic and student conduct standing with the University
The office will host the Student Conduct Board Training for students on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location will be in the Student Union, Palmetto Palm room, on the Boca Raton campus.

The office will host the Student Conduct Board Training for faculty and staff Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

If you are interested in serving on the Student Conduct Board, contact Joanna Ellwood, Assistant Dean of Student Conduct at jellwood@fau.edu by Friday, Aug. 31. To learn more about the purpose and function of the University Student Conduct Board, visit www.fau.edu/studentconduct.

Do you have experience using SearchWiSE, the single search box on the FAU Libraries home page? We invite you to take the SearchWiSE survey, which will take less than 5 minutes to complete. SearchWiSE searches and locates information in all formats from withinthe FAU Libraries' collections, including full-text articles. If you would like to learn more about SearchWiSE, click here. If you have any questions or would like to provide additional information, contact Jane Strudwick at 561-297-0492.

Business Services would like to remind you about a gem on the Boca Raton campus -- the FAU Club. The Club provides opportunities for the FAU family to meet, socialize and dine in a relaxed environment. The Club is proud of its distinquished cuisine, the gracious staff and the excellence of its special events. An exceptionally prepared buffet luncheon is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last seating at 1:30 p.m.). Special events such as happy hours and game day-themed lunches make this a destination place on campus.

The Club is also available for rental for departmental, corporate or private social events. There are multiple spaces available in the Club making it a great choice. Parking is conveniently located just behind the Club in a dedicated lot. Simply swipe your faculty or staff Owl Card to gain entry to the lot any weekday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or during special events. The lot is also available during private functions to make parking convenient for your guests.

Visit www.fau.edu/fauclub for more information.

BankAtlantic, including the FAU branch, becomes BB&T on Oct. 15. The ATMs on campus are being rebranded and all BankAtlantic cards can continue to be used at no charge. Direct deposits, student financial aid deposits and all pre-authorized drafts (bills paid directly from BankAtlantic checking accounts) will post appropriately for a full year from the conversion date -- through October 2013. BB&T will be communicating with customers via mail regarding the conversion and the process for updating account information, and all conversion-related material should be reviewed closely to avoid any disruptions. Students should make sure that they have a local mailing address on their BankAtlantic accounts. For more information, visit www.bbt.com/bankatlantic.

Parking permits are now available. Students, staff and faculty can obtain their permits online. Adjuncts will need to come to the office to obtain the permit. Red permits, which expired on Aug. 15, 2012, will be valid in Red permit lots until Sept 4. Anyone parking in Red permit lots with no permit will be cited. Blue permit and Green permit lots have until Sept. 4. All other violations are enforced. Visit www.fau.edu/parking. Questions? E-mail FAUPark@fau.edu.

In accordance with FAU's Guidelines for University Policy Development, the President recently adopted or updated several University policies. The full text of the policies can be reviewed at www.fau.edu/policies/index.php. The new/updated policies are:

Smoking and Tobacco Use on University Property
Prohibits smoking and tobacco use on all University property except in designated smoking areas

Workplace Threat Assessment Team
Establishes a Workplace Threat Assessment Team for the evaluation of threats originating from individuals other than University students (Note: Threats originating from University students are evaluated by the Student Crisis Awareness Committee)

Use of University Facilities
Updates the priorities, procedures and protocols for the use of University facilities

University Environmental Health and Safety
Establishes procedures to maximize a safe and healthy University environment

Emergency Management
Provides for the foundation and authority for all University emergency management plans

Some common phishing scam emails include:
- Emails informing the recipient they have won an "Olympic lottery" for which they have not entered.
- Emails saying that you're "Mail Quota" is exceeded or about to be reached and to click on a link in the email for more space.
- Emails informing recipients that they have a package from FedEx, UPS, etc. that they are not expecting and to click on the link or attachment.

Finally, watch out for suspicious websites. Please make sure that the website URL begins with "https://" or "shttp://". Also look for the padlock symbol in the browser window. Do not enter any personal, credit card or banking information on sites that don't contain the "https://" or "shttp://". Finally keep your web browser up to date with the latest release, which will include the latest security patches. "Be Cyber Wiser: Stay Smart and Safe Online." Visit www.fau.edu/security for more tips and information.

The Division of Research is pleased to announce the launch of the Division's Healthy Aging Research Initiative (HARI) Blackboard community site. Like our roundtables and the STEM Blackboard site, this community site is dedicated to a specific research theme, offering the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and discussion of funding opportunities and related ideas of common interest via the sites' discussion groups.

We encourage you to visit the site and review the internal HARI Seed Grant Fund solicitation and required proposal template posted to the site's RFP/Announcements page. Proposals are to be submitted via the site by Oct. 1, at 8 a.m.

The division will present a research roundtable on the HARI Seed Grant Fund featuring presentations by Drs. Joseph Ouslander and Ruth Tappen on Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. in the College of Medicine, Room 130. If you have previously attended HARI research roundtables or expressed interest in HARI, you may already be able to access the site via the Blackboard Community tab. Please direct any questions you may have regarding the Division of Research Blackboard community sites and posting of items to Beth C. Barak at dorblackboard@fau.edu or 561-297-2311.

Read more at www.fau.edu/research/events.php

The Office of International Programs (OIP) at FAU invites applications from FAU faculty and instructional staff for new or recurring Study Abroad Programs (SAP) for Academic Year 2012-13 including intersessions, Spring Break 2013 and Summer 2013. Completed proposals should be sent to OIP by email or hard copy by the close of business Friday, Sept. 14. Approval process for programs will take 1-3 weeks typically. All approved programs will be advertised at the Fall Study Abroad Fair on Oct. 9.

SAP development is initiated by a member of the FAU faculty and instructional staff. Faculty are encouraged to work closely with OIP as early as possible in the process, to take advantage of OIP expertise and experience in SAP development and management. Complete guidelines and up-to-date forms for program formation can be found at www.fau.edu/goabroad/SAP_Guidelines.php.

Faculty planning to develop a new SAP or to repeat a SAP should also notify his/her department chair and college dean of their plans, to get their input and advice. Department chair and college dean approval of the final SAP proposal is required by the stated deadline noted above. (Anyone anticipating difficulty meeting the Sept. 14 deadline should contact Dr. Cathy Meschievitz at cmeschie@fau.edu or 561-297-1039.)

The U.S. Student Fulbright Program for 2013-14 is now open.FAU students who will graduate with a bachelor's degree by summer 2013 or are a recent FAU graduate may apply for a year's funding (up to $20,000) to study overseas or teach English overseas. The mandatory FAU campus deadline is Monday, Sept. 17, and the final Fulbright deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 1,800 grants annually in all fields of study, and operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. Fulbright U.S. Student alumni populate an entire range of professions and include ambassadors, members of Congress, judges, heads of corporations, university presidents, journalists, artists, professors, and teachers. Bose Corporation founder Amar Bose, actor John Lithgow, composer Philip Glass, opera singer Renee Fleming and economist Joseph Stiglitz are among notable former grantees. FAU has had a Fulbright winner in each of the last two years (for 2011-12 and for 2012-13).

Interested FAU students (especially seniors for the fall 2012 semester) are encouraged to read about the program and apply using the online submission process at http://us.fulbrightonline.org

FAU's student advisor for this Fulbright competiton is Dr. Catherine Meschievitz, who can be reached at 561-297-1039 or email at cmeschie@fau.edu.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is happy to announce that the online application system is now open for students participating in study abroad programs during the spring 2013 term. We anticipate this to be a competitive cycle so please encourage your students to seek your guidance and utilize all available Gilman resources. For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, webinar schedules and other helpful resources, visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman.

Spring 2013 online applications are due Oct. 2, 2012 by 11:59 p.m. CST

For students applying for any academic term (academic year, fall, spring or summer), please find the eligibility requirements below:
- Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. Institution
- United States citizen
- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
- Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than 4 weeks (28 days) in one country and no more than an academic year
- Receiving academic credit
- Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba

FAU students can contact Dr. Cathy Meschievitz at FAU for more information at 561-297-1039 or cmeschie@fau.edu.

Let the college of business help you find your path to success through mentoring! The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) offers College of Business undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni an opportunity to be matched with mentors who are experienced professionals in the local community.

Program Benefits:
- Mentors can increase awareness in specific industries. Students learn current issues and strategies to assist launching their career.
- Mentors can provide perspective. Students will receive encouragement, insights, and advice based on real experiences of seasoned executives successes and failures.
- Mentor access. Students will have an opportunity to meet mentors in person at scheduled events, participate in work shadowing or networking and communicate in one-on-one meetings throughout the semester.

Get connected and register today to take advantage of the College of Business mentorship program. Registration for the 2012-13 program closes on Aug. 30. Click here to learn more and to register for this program: http://business.fau.edu/elp.

Need tips for healthy living, student success and student involvement? Here we come to save the day! Stop by the FAU Super Heroes OPEN HOUSE for:
- Student Health Services
- Today and Beyond Wellness
- FAU Pharmacy
- Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Dean of Students Office
on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buildings SS-8W and SS-8, Boca Raton campus. Find our departments at the south end of the breezeway, "up, up and away" on the second floor above Starbucks and Bank Atlantic. Office tours by FAU's mightiest Student Affairs "Super Heroes." Free food and giveaways for all. Students, faculty and staff are invited. Get your "spider-sense tingling" by calling 561-297-3115 or go to www.fau.edu/shs/PDFs/SHS_Open_House_Poster.pdf.

The FAU Club is the place to be for happy hours on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring a full bar offering drink specials and complimentary appetizers. Find colleagues enjoying cocktails, delicious offerings from the chef and spirited conversation. Dates will be Aug. 23 & 30, Sept. 6 & 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1, 15 & 29 and Dec. 13.

Complete details at www.fau.edu/fauclub/events.php

On game days, join the celebration with a game-day lunch to share some Owl Spirit before home games. Game-day lunches will be served either the day of or day before home football games at a reduced price of $9.95 plus tax.

Come join the celebration with a game day lunch at the FAU Club on Friday, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a special discounted rate of $9.95 plus tax. Share some Owl Spirit with fellow employees before FAU's first home game. Game-day themed lunch will be served.

This week's theme is "A Florida Tailgate Party" featuring:
Fish Tacos
Key West Grilled Chicken
Caribbean Rice and Beans
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Chilled Gazpacho
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Vegetables
As well as Salad and Dessert Bar

The themed lunch season schedule continues::
- Sept. 28: A New England Tailgate Party
- Oct. 26: A New York Tailgate Party
- Nov. 16: A New Orleans Tailgate Party
- Nov. 30: A TexMex Tailgate Party

Complete details at www.fau.edu/fauclub/events.php

The Labor Day holiday is Monday, Sept. 3. No classes will be held and all FAU offices will be closed.

President Saunders will deliver the 2012 State of the University Address on Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Lifelong Learning Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. Titled "FAU 2012: Celebrating a Year of Firsts, Building Community," it will begin at 10 a.m. This hour-long event will also include a performance by students from the Department of Music. Faculty, staff and students are cordially invited to attend both the address and the reception that will follow in the Grand Palm Room of the Student Union. RSVPs are not necessary. The address will be webcast via a link posted on the FAU homepage.

Keep prescription medicine away from our children and out of our water supply! Drop off your unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office booth at the FAU Safety Fair on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Boca Raton Campus Breezeway.

Accepted items include: prescription and over-the counter medications, vitamins, samples, medications for pets, ointments/lotions and liquid medications in plastic, leakproof containers. Items NOT accepted: needles, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers, glass containers, bloody/infectious waste or medications from businesses or clinics. Clean out your medication cabinets and bring all unused or outdated items to the FAU Safety Fair for safe disposal. Working together, we can keep our children safe and our water supply clean. For further information, please call 561-297-3115 or click www.fau.edu/shs/PDFs/SHS_Pill_Drop_Flyer.pdf

The Fall 2012 Coffee Colloquium Lecture series from the Center for Body, Mind and Culture is an interdisciplinary initiative dedicated to promoting research, programming and teaching of topics concerning the body-mind-culture nexus.

The series offers:
Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. in SO 285, Boca Raton Campus
Rock, Paper, Scissors: Methods of Creating Conflict in Short Fiction
Papatya Bucak, Department of English

Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. in SO 285, Boca Raton Campus
Bodies, Inventories, and Homes: Searching for Spanish Women in Colonial Saint Augustine
Yolanda Gamboa, Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature

Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. in SO 285, Boca Raton Campus
Implicit and Explicit Gender Cues in Political Advertising
Mirya Holman, Department of Political Science

All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information about the series, visit www.fau.edu/bodymindculture, call 561-297-0851, or e-mail bodymindculture@fau.edu.

On Wednesday, Sept. 19, join us for the Ocean Science Lecture Series with Troy Rice of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program speaking on the resources of the Indian River Lagoon and why it merits special designation as an Estuary of National Significance. The off-season lecture series is presented monthly on a Wednesday at 7 p.m. An opportunity to meet the speaker, appetizer buffet and cash bar follow the presentation. The lectures are open to the public, free of charge and reservations are not required. For more information, call 772-242-2506.

Momentum is building for FAU's participation in the 2012 Heart Walk, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, in downtown West Palm Beach. So far 14 FAU teams have been registered, and more are needed. If you would like to head up a team from your area, join a team that's already been created, make a donation or volunteer at the event, click here.

This 5k walk/run is a family-friendly event that's always lots of fun. The FAU community has a long, proud history of participating in the annual Heart Walk, and we're hoping for an excellent turnout this year. If you need help registering or have questions, please contact Jennifer Mora at Jennifer.Mora@heart.org or Lynn Laurenti at laurenti@fau.edu.

Join FAU National Alumni Association when the Owls play Navy in football on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Tailgate begins two hours before kickoff.

- Package #1 includes a two-night accommodation at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, FAU tailgate party, commemorative souvenir, gameday ticket (seating section TBA), taxes and fees with fees starting at $200 per person. Note: This package does not include airfare or transportation. Guests will be required to provide their own transportation. The stadium is a 10-minute walk (5 blocks) from the hotel. Transportation options to the game include taxis or the hotel's shuttle.
- Package #2 includes FAU tailgate party and a gameday ticket (seating section TBA) for $85. This package does not include transportation.

Space is limited so reserve your package today! Register online for either package through the Alumni Relations office at fauf.fau.edu/navy. Contact Mary Beth Albritton at 561.297.6162 or malbrit1@fau.edu with any questions.

The four digital Living Room Theaters are located in the Culture and Society Building on the Boca Raton campus. Patrons can enjoy the European style cafe after 5 p.m. Show dates, times and ticket information can be found at http://fau.livingroomtheaters.com.

FAU's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship is empowering promising entrepreneurs and ambitious small business owners with an innovative, fast-paced course that includes creating a business plan, tips on finding money, and tips on designing the right operation for success. The goals of this course are to understand why a business plan is necessary, learning from experts what they expect to see in a plan, practice some of the skills required, learn what the experts want to know to fund a business, write the plan and prepare to enter the prestigious FAU Business Plan Competition (FAU BPC).

The Entrepreneurship Boot Camp begins on Sept. 28 and registration will close on Aug. 30.

Click here to learn more and to register: http://business.fau.edu/centers/adams-center/entrepreneurship-education/entrepreneur-boot-camp/index.aspx#.UBvkM0JgP8s

The OIT computer training schedule for August is now available online at www.fau.edu/oit/training/files/aug_12.pdf. We added some exciting new tools to Blackboard this summer and we're adding more just in time for fall! Come learn more about Course Themes, Automatic Regrading, Negative Marking, the new Text Editor, Banner Grade Submission, Bboogle, Blackboard Mobile, and updates to Collaborate. We also invite you to come to a session on Google Apps (known as "Owl Apps"), an easy way to collaborate in a secure online environment -- featuring tools for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, forms, websites and more!

To register for classes, go to https://swise.fau.edu/training.

Get healthy with FAU YOGA! The first class is FREE and join any time. Fall semester classes will run through Dec. 7. Yoga exercises every muscle, nerve and gland in the body and releases stress and tension. Benefits include strength, flexibility, balance, increased energy and stress reduction. This class is appropriate for every body type and fitness level. Classes are sponsored by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:10 to 1 p.m., in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Building, Room 115. The cost for faculty and staff is $70 for 8 classes, or $10 for 1 class. For full-time students, the cost is $40 for 8 classes, or $5 for 1 class. For community members, the cost is $80 for 8 classes, or $12 for 1 class.

Contact Kristine Lee at 561-297-0159 or klee26@fau.edu for additional information.

The Financial and Estate Planning in Retirement Program, offered by the College of Business Executive Education has the answers you need to actively take control of your financial future. A three-day educational seminar, the Financial and Estate Planning in Retirement Program will not only educate you in all areas of personal finance but also provide you with a personalized financial plan to organize your resources and help you understand the decisions you need to make to meet your financial objectives. You will also have the opportunity to invite a guest or your spouse, FREE of charge, to attend with you!

Sessions are offered through November on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. Learn more and register at www.business.fau.edu/retirementplan.

Clinical Research Studies at FAU's College of Medicine is conducting a clinical research trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational medication for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. There is no cost to participate and eligible participants will receive payment for time and travel. If you or someone you know is suffering from Alzheimer's, call 561-297-0164 to learn more.

The Language Development Lab, under the direction of Professor Erika Hoff, is conducting a federally funded study of early monolingual and bilingual development. We are looking for 24- to 30-month-old children who are learning Spanish at home and at least one parent was born in a Spanish-speaking country. For participating, you will receive $150 in gift cards and your child will get a gift and a t-shirt. With your permission, we will contact you again every 6 months until your child is 5 years old. We will pay for your time at each visit. If you complete this study through the age of 5 years, you will receive a total of $1,000 in gift cards.

We are also looking for 24- to 30-month-old children who are learning only English at home. For participating, you will receive $50 in gift cards and your child will get a gift and a t-shirt. With your permission, we will contact you again every 6 months until your child is 5 years old. We will pay you for your time at each visit. If you complete the study through the age of 5 years you will receive a total of $400 in gift cards. We plan to study children's language development from 2 years and 6 months to 5 years.

The purpose of these studies is to gain a better understanding of how language develops during this period. We will come to your home or you can come to our playroom on the Davie campus of Florida Atlantic University or to our office on the Boca Raton campus -- whichever is easier for you. If you are interested in this study, email langdevlab@fau.edu. You may also call 954-236-1142 or check out psy.fau.edu/~hoff/LangDevLab/index.htm for more information.

The Communication Disorders Clinic is located on the 4th floor of the College of Education building on the Boca Raton campus and provides speech, language and hearing diagnostic and therapy services -- including accent reduction therapy -- to children and adults. Services are available Monday through Friday during every semester on a space-available basis. Appointments for diagnostic or treatment services may be made by calling Maria at 561-297-2258. Payment can now be made by VISA or MasterCard.

The clinic offers Stroke Support and a Stuttering Support groups, each meeting once a month. Interested parties should contact the clinic for details. FAU faculty and staff members and their families receive a 50 percent discount for all services. Full-time FAU students receive a 50 percent discount for evaluations and then are charged $10 per treatment session.

The Communication Disorders Clinic is operated by FAU's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. For more information on clinic services, visit www.coe.fau.edu/csd/clinic.htm.