FAU is facing the challenge of beginning a new fiscal year on July 1 with reduced financial resources. Balancing the budget is going to require both reducing expenditures and increasing revenue. Your valued participation is being sought as this process moves forward. To facilitate input by faculty, students, staff and interested community members, a website has been set up at www.fau.edu/president/budget. Submit your suggestions by Friday, March 23, to allow time for them to be reviewed before the start of the new fiscal year.

Beginning Wednesday, March 21, Volusia Street will be closed between West University Drive and FAU Arena on the Boca Raton campus. The closure is necessary for the installation of new street lighting. For those requiring access to the buildings and parking lots west of West University Drive please use the parking lot 15 and 10 access roads. Detour signs and officers will be on hand to assist with traffic direction. The roadway will be reopened for the start of business on Monday, March 26.

FAU's 2012-13 University Catalog is available online at www.fau.edu/catalog. Changes to curricula, courses and other adjustments approved after the last online publish date in March 2011 are included in this new catalog. Please bookmark the link above as your source for accessing the catalog. We invite your questions and comments. Contact Maria Jennings, mjenning@fau.edu, or Risa Polansky, rpolansk@fau.edu.

FAU is celebrating Women's History Month with a myriad of events throughout March, including films, lectures, authors' panels, storytelling and a symposium. Events are scheduled for all campuses. Click here to see the event listings and for additional resources.

In order to better align with the services provided, Information Resources Management (IRM) was renamed the Office of Information Technology (OIT) effective March 12. Please visit the new website at www.fau.edu/oit. OIT will cross link and re-direct visitors to IRM sites for the next few years to aid with the transition.

Faculty and staff members should review and update any documentation departments may have that refers to IRM. In addition to the name change for the organization, several department names have been simplified as well. Information Security is no longer a separate department, but is now part of Communication Infrastructure. Here is the complete list of OIT department names:
- Administrative Systems (formerly University Administrative Systems)
- Broward Technology Services (formerly Broward Computing Services)
- Communication Infrastructure (formerly Communication Services Infrastructure)
- Enterprise Systems (formerly Enterprise Computing Services)
- Fiscal Management
- Instructional Technologies
- Northern Technology Services (formerly Northern Computing Services)

The FAU National Alumni Association (FAUNAA) is pleased to announce a new discount! FAUNAA members now receive 20 percent off all food and beverages in the restaurant, bar and Premier Level concession stands at Bogart's Bar & Grille at 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer and is not valid for private parties or events.

Anyone can join the FAUNAA! Visit www.faualumni.org to join today. For more information, contact Paul Metcalf at 561-297-1248 or metcalf@fau.edu.

Textbook affordability is a critical issue for FAU students. Over the past few years, there have been multiple reports, committees, task forces and even federal and state legislation addressing textbook affordability. In an effort to assist the State University System of Florida and the Division of Florida Colleges in addressing textbook affordability statewide, please participate in this short survey, estimated to take 10 minutes to complete.

If you are a faculty member or administrator, click here to take the survey.
If you are a student, click here to take the survey.

The Department of Campus Recreation has created a brief survey for all FAU Faculty and Staff that will explore current Health & Wellness trends. Responses from this survey will help to determine employee involvement, awareness and needs related to health and wellness. Specifically, results will be used to enhance programs and services offered by the Department of Campus Recreation. Results will also be shared with Human Resources in an effort to expand their resources for the FAU Faculty and Staff community. Employees who complete this survey will be entered into a drawing to win one complimentary semester membership to the Recreation and Fitness Center on the Boca Raton campus. Please complete the survey by accessing the link below:
http://iea.fau.edu/surveys/snap/ocremployeewellnesssurveysp12.htm

The IT computer training schedule for March 2012 is now available online at www.fau.edu/oit/training/files/mar_12.pdf. To register for classes, go to https://swise.fau.edu/training.

What web browser do you use? Regardless if you use a mac, PC or tablet your web browser security is very important. Without the appropriate security patches applied, web browsers and their plug-ins are vulnerable to attack or malware exploits. Make it a practice to always keep your operating system, your web browser and plugins up to date with the latest versions and security patches. "Be Cyber Wiser" -- Keep your operating system and web browsers(s) updated and patched, and set to auto update.

Visit www.fau.edu/oit/security for more tips and information.

The Division of Research will consider applications for the 2012 Dissertation Year Award Grants to help students complete their dissertations. The maximum award is $1,500. The completed application and attachments must be submitted electronically by March 19. Applications will be reviewed by an awards committee, and applicants will be notified of committee action approximately eight weeks after the deadline. For complete information and an application form, download http://fau.edu/research/docs/forms/internal_awards/dissertation.doc.

The Writing Across the Curriculum Program at FAU is accepting proposals for its Department Development Grants of $2,000, available on a competitive basis to faculty teams who plan to integrate effective writing activities and assignments throughout their departments' curricula. The deadline has now been extended to Friday, April 6. In addition, departments that are considering developing honors programs within their curriculum might consider applying for a WAC Departmental Development Grant.

Successful grants will:
- Involve at least three faculty from a department
- Present a clear plan for long-term curriculum change
- Collaborate with the University WAC Director and Assistant Director
- Provide a justified budget (excluding funds for equipment, travel support or food)

Proposal Guidelines:
Step 1. Arrange a required pre-proposal meeting with the WAC Director, Jeff Galin (jgalin@fau.edu).
Step 2. Prepare a proposal for a Department Development Grant (3 to 5 pages). Include the following items:
1. Potential impact (need, benefits for students, number of students benefited)
2. Project objectives
3. Project Plan (including plans for working with the Center's staff)
4. Assessment strategy
5. Team members
6. Schedule
7. Budget
8. Commitment to writing a report and making a presentation to the University community
9. Signature of department chair

Examples that are likely to receive funding include:
1. Converting a multi-section course to a WAC course
2. Introductory level course for all students entering a major
3. Critical thinking initiatives that use case-based writing projects
4. Assessment project that determines the effectiveness of a WAC component of departmental curricula
5. Integrating writing into a series of courses
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 6, 2012. (NEW Deadline)

Visit www.fau.edu/WAC/faculty/grants.php for successful grant application examples. As noted in Step One of the guidelines above, please contact the Director of the Writing Across the Curriculum program, Jeff Galin, at 561-297-1221 or jgalin@fau.edu, for a preliminary discussion before you finalize your grant proposal.

Submissions are now being accepted for two employee recognition awards listed below. The awards will be presented at the Employee Service Awards on April 18 (see listing under "Save the Date").

The VALIC Serving U Customer Service Award emphasizes and highlights an FAU employee's commitment to provide top-quality customer service in all situations. The award recognizes employees who have made exceptional contributions, exceeding normal expectations, to further the University's mission by delivering services of superior quality to external or internal customers, partners and/or stakeholders. Nominations for the award may be made by superiors, peers or subordinates in the University's employment hierarchy. Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: SP employees and AMP employees. Two VALIC Serving U Customer Service Awards will be presented. Self-nominations are acceptable and multiple nominations for an employee are also welcome. All nominations will be reviewed by the VALIC Serving U Awards Committee. Temporary employees are not eligible for nomination.

The VALIC Serving U Award Committee is comprised of three University representatives appointed by the Director of Human Resources. The committee will screen nominations and select the recipients for the VALIC Serving U Awards, which will be presented at the Employee Service Awards ceremony on April 18. Each employee honored will receive $1,200 (less taxes) and a framed award certificate. A full description of this award, its criteria and nomination forms may be accessed at www.fau.edu/ServingU. Nominations must be submitted to James Acton, Director of Human Resources, by Friday, March 30.

The Gabor Award recognizes two employees each year for their exemplary service to FAU in the performance of their specific jobs. The following employee classes are eligible: Administrative, Managerial and Professional (AMP) and Support Personnel (SP). Selections will be made based on the strength of the nominations received regardless of the employee class. Faculty members are not eligible for this award. AMP and SP employees are eligible for award consideration providing that they have been employed by the University for at least one continuous year. The employees selected will each be given a monetary award of $1,200 (before taxes) and a special plaque.

Deans and Directors must submit written recommendations to their respective Chief Administrative Officers. Each recommendation must be justified based on one of the following criteria:
1. Specific dollar savings
2. Improved efficiency in operations
3. Program improvement through new program implementation or program enhancement of existing standards
The Chief Administrative Officers will submit their two finalists for consideration by the Jeffrey Gabor Award Selection Committee for final review and selection of the winners. The selected winners will be announced at the annual Employee Service Awards Ceremony on April 18. Monetary awards and plaques will be presented at that time.

Funds for these awards have been provided by the Gabor Agency, Inc. The intent is to establish a permanent endowment to honor exemplary FAU employees each year. All nominations must be received by Friday, March 30. Send nominations to Ed Rowe, Equal Opportunity Programs, AD 265.

FAU will host an undergraduate research symposium on the Boca Raton campus on Friday, April 6, in the Live Oak Pavilion. Undergraduate Studies would like to have broad representation in the symposium from every College. In addition to poster sessions and art/video showings, panels will be organized around broad themes or areas of inquiry.

Please discuss this event with students who are working with you on research and send their names to Dr. Edward Pratt. Students wishing to present must provide an abstract of 100-150 words describing their research project or art/video presentation. Feel free to contact Dr. Pratt with questions at epratt2@fau.edu or 561-297-1171. Details of the symposium will be forthcoming on the Undergraduate Research website: www.fau.edu/deanugstudies/Undergraduate_Research_at_FAU.php.

The Excellence in Graduate Mentoring Award was established to recognize and encourage outstanding mentoring of graduate students. Recipients of the award are members of the Graduate Faculty with extraordinary records of excellence and effectiveness with regard to graduate mentoring. The recipient receives a plaque, university-wide recognition, and $1,000. Support for this award comes from the Graduate College. The award is open to all Graduate Faculty members who mentor graduate students. To nominate someone in your department, visit www.fau.edu/graduate/facultyandstaff/mentoringawards/index.php. Deadline is April 20. Contact Paige Garrido at pgarrido@fau.edu with any questions.

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will bring health-related graduate programs and students together for the 2012 Pre-Health Professions Day on Monday, March 19 from noon to 3:30 p.m. on the East Patio of the Sanson Life Science Building (SC), Boca Raton campus. Admission representatives from health-related graduate schools and programs including: medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, chiropractic, veterinary medicine, optometry and more. Some of the many schools/programs scheduled to appear include: the University of Florida School of Medicine, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Florida State University College of Medicine, the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the University of South Florida College of Medicine, the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, the Ohio State College of Dental Medicine, the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. For more information, visit www.science.fau.edu/prehealthday/index.html.

On Monday, March 19, at 4 p.m. in the Davie West Building, Room 109, Davie campus, join Barbara Ganson for "Women Did Not Always Wear Pants: Air Fashions of Pioneer Women Pilots." Ganson, associate professor, history, discusses her flight across the English Channel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first flight piloted by a woman across the English Channel. She will also discuss the possibilities for women in aviation. Info: bganson@fau.edu or 561-297-2595.

On Wednesday, March 21, at noon in the Culture and Society Building, room 321, Boca Raton campus, Michele Vialet, professor French and Women's Studies at the University of Cincinnati, presents "Archiving Miami-Illinois Native Cultures? The Contributions of 17th Century French Jesuits." Information: 561-297-2533.

FAU Libraries will host world-renowned historian Gerhard Weinberg, a professor emeritus of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as the sixth lecturer in the biennial K. Frank and Rita Korf Lecture Series, on Wednesday, March 21, at 3:30 p.m. in the Wimberly Library's fifth floor performance space, on the Boca Raton campus. Weinberg's lecture, "A New Look at Hitler and the Beginning of the Holocaust," will highlight documents, some of which were only recently declassified, that show Hitler's views toward the fate of the Jews, and indicate how his murderous intentions were carried out. Weinberg has published extensively on the origins and course of World War II and the Holocaust. The Korfs donated their papers and memorabilia to FAU Libraries in 2001, creating the K. Frank and Rita Korf Collection Endowed Fund, which provides for speakers whose research touches on areas that were important to Kurt Frank Korf. Additional support is provided by FAU's Department of History. For more information, call 561- 297- 3921.

The Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature will present a French Film Festival on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., through April 11. All movies will be shown with a discussion following the screening in the Performing Arts Building, room 101, Boca Raton campus. All films are in French with English subtitles and will be introduced by FAU faculty. Films include "La Belle Endormie," "Un Prophete," "Hadewijch," "Potiche" and "Des Dieux et des Hommes." For a full schedule and description of the movies, visit www.fau.edu/llcl or call 561-297-2533.

Future MBAs: Join us on Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m., to learn about the Professional and Executive MBA degree programs offered in FAU's College of Business. Our Executive Education staff will provide information regarding curriculum and specializations, AACSB accreditation, admission requirements, program format, tuition/financial aid, and complimentary GMAT prep course and waiver eligibility. To register for an information session, visit REGISTER. For program information, visit Executive MBA or Professional MBA. Contact Jane with questions: jherbert@fau.edu or 561-297-1086.

Dr. Wilfried Prewo, chief executive of Hannover Chamber of Industry and Commerce will offer "Can the Euro Survive?" on Thursday, March 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the House Chambers, Student Union, Boca Raton campus, with a reception to follow.

The Euro crisis, now in its third year, is still not solved. The attempts to contain the crisis with financial aid packages were insufficient. The Euro countries took steps in late Fall 2011 towards a fiscal union and binding fiscal discipline. But survival of the Euro will also require the European Central Bank to expand its role and become a lender of last resort. The Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Hannover is one of the five largest chambers in Germany. In the international area, the chamber is the primary advisor to companies on exports and investment abroad, and organizes trade missions. Dr. Prewo has a B.A. from Grinnell College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from Johns Hopkins University. He taught at the University of Texas at Austin and worked in financial services before assuming his current position. Dr. Prewo is also founding president of Leibniz-Fachhochschule - Leibniz School of Business. Co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs and the Boca Raton Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany.

For more information, contact Catherine Meschievitz, Ph.D., Office of International Programs at 561-297-1039 or cmeschie@fau.edu.

The Division of Student Affairs along with FAU's Office of Multicultural Affairs, Program Board and MultiCultural Programming present an evening with Dr. Cornell West. On Thursday, March 22, Dr. Cornel West will be the featured speaker at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus at 6 p.m. Students with FAU ID are free, but will need to pick up tickets at the Student Union box office. Staff/faculty/alumni and the public can purchase tickets through the box office. For details go to www.fauevents.com or contact Juan Izaguirre, Director of Multicultural Affairs, at 561-297-3959.

The Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter will present "LUNAFEST: Short Films By, For, About Women" on Thursday, March 22, at 6 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Society complex at FAU Jupiter. The unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by female filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women's health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. All proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund, the leading national organization working to identify and eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer, and a scholarship for a student attending classes on FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus. LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA, the maker of whole nutrition bars for women, Established in 2000, the film festival has raised more than $456,000 for Breast Cancer Fund and more than $785,000 for other women's non-profit organizations.

Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased online at www.llsjupiter.com. For more information, contact the Lifelong Learning Society at 561-799-8547.

The 2012 Social Science Forum on Twenty-first Century Controversies presents a free screening of an important and timely documentary examining the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. in University Theatre on the Boca Raton campus. In "Gasland," writer/narrator/director Josh Fox investigates fracking's effects on water quality. Mr. Fox will participate in a post-screening panel discussion. For additional information, contact the Department of Anthropology (561-297-3230), the Department of Sociology (561-297-3270), the Department of Political Science (561-297-3214) or the School of Communication & Multimedia Studies (561-297-3850).

On Friday, March 23, at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Building, room 101, Boca Raton campus, author Lana Thompson will be discussing her recent book, "Plastic Surgery" and will address the question, "Do I really want plastic surgery?" Gerard Shainuck will be discussing his book, "Gerard's Opus 22: The Joys of Health, Fitness and Youth: Yours, in 22 Days," which offers important and exciting lifestyle changes that women can easily apply to their daily lives. Mara Shainuck will be discussing her work of fiction, "The Stockbroker: Insider Information", which depicts the challenges that a young woman faces on her path to succeed in what is still very much a man's world. Part of Women's History Month, visit www.fau.edu/explore/womenshistory.

Friday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Ritter Gallery, Boca Raton campus
Information: www.fau.edu/galleries or 561-297-2966
Exhibition features the work of Tabitha Pennekamp and runs through April 7.

A collection of vintage automobiles will be on display outside the football stadium on the Boca Raton campus on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to this family-friendly event, which will also include a lecture on "The Automobile and the History of Florida," an exhibition of books and posters on the subject of cars and a showing of the award-winning feature film "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" starring Jeff Bridges. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The lecture, to be delivered by Dr. William Stronge, professor emeritus of economics, will take place at 3 p.m. in the Jaffe Center for Book Arts on the third floor of the Wimberly Library, which will also be the location of the book and poster exhibition and the 4 p.m. film showing. For more information, contact Lynn Laurenti at laurenti@fau.edu or 561-297-4422.

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College will host a Visit Day on Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for prospective students and their families to visit the Jupiter campus and learn more about the Wilkes Honors College. The program will include a showcase of services, academic experience sessions with faculty and student-led campus tours. For more information and to RSVP, call 561-799-8646 or email hcadmissions@fau.edu.

Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m.
Concert: Duo Turgeon
University Theatre, Boca Raton Campus
Free with suggested donation $10
Info: 561-297-3853

March 25, 3 p.m.: Dr. Moshe Peress, BocaFertility, "Raid on Entebbe" film with remarks by Dr. Peress, a hostage in the 1976 highjacking

All lectures are free and are held in the Performing Arts Bldg., Room 101, on the Boca Raton campus unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 561-297-2979.

Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m.
Concert: Classical Guitar Society
University Theatre, Boca Raton Campus
Free with suggested donation of $10
Info: 561-297-3853

On Tuesday, March 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Max Planck Florida Institute will offer "Exploring our Fiery Star, the Sun," a lecture by Sami K. Solanki, Ph.D., director of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, at the Royal Poinciana Chapel Fellowship Hall, 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. Highlights of recent space missions, including some of the most spectacular movies recorded by them, will be presented and plans for future missions outlined. More information available here. RSVP to 561.972.9027 or rsvp@maxplanckflorida.org.

On Thursday, March 29, at 4 p.m. in the House Chambers, Student Union, Boca Raton, Deborah Cai, Temple University, will present a lecture titled "Empowering Women to be Leaders in Peacebuilding and Social Change in Post-Conflict Nations (The Case of Afghanistan Diplomacy)". Information: www.fau.edu/peacestudies

On Friday, March 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Heritage Hall (SD 105) on the Davie campus, a Safe Zone Training will be held. The goal of the training is to provide information, skills and resources to foster a community in which individuals, inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions are part of a safe and supportive environment. The training is open to all FAU faculty, staff and students. RSVP to lwallese@fau.edu. For more information, visit www.fau.edu/lgbtqa/events.

FAU Libraries will host art historian Marilyn Becker, who will present a visual and lecture presentation titled "The Legacy of Jewish Art & Artists," on Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m., in the Wimberly Library's fifth floor performance space on the Boca Raton campus. Becker's lecture, which is sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) at FAU, will give an overview of the role of Jewish artists from some of the earliest examples in history to the modern era. Among the artists that Becker will discuss are French impressionist Camille Pissarro, Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani, German-born British painter Lucian Freud and Russian-American abstract expressionist Marc Rothko. Becker, an adjunct professor at Palm Beach State College, is the author of "The How-to-Read & How-to-Write About Art Handbook." The cost is $20 for the general public, $15 for JCS members and $25 for two JCS family members. The JCS is a volunteer support organization whose mission is to advance Jewish cultural traditions and education at FAU Libraries through philanthropic endeavors and programs. For tickets or for more information, contact: dottiepierce@comcast.net at 561-852-9720 or bobbystarsky@att.net at 561-735-0176.

Adams' Ranch Tour and BBQ: Meet at 8:45 a.m. for a continental breakfast at the Ocean Discovery Center, FAU Harbor Branch, then carpool to the ranch for an extended guided tour of an old Florida working cattle farm and tasty BBQ lunch. Return to Harbor Branch at 1:30 p.m. Reservations required. $40 members. $50 nonmembers. Call 772-242-2559 for information and reservations.

"From Retiring to Re-Wiring: How to Make the Rest of Life the Best of Life," a Bring Your Lunch and Learn session open to all faculty and staff will be held on Wednesday, April 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. in NU 116 (Nursing bldg.) Navigating a successful and meaningful post professional career may be one of the most important challenges we face at this stage of life. Come join a fun, informative and lively lecture-conversation on the following topics:
- Can the rest of life be the best of life?
- Why rewire?
- Being busy vs. being fulfilled
- What is real wealth and how do we maximize it during this stage of life?
- How to avoid the traps and embrace the treasures of retirement
- The 8 Stepping Stones to a full and fulfilling life

The session will be presented by Steve Goldberg, a Harvard-trained educator with a 35-year career in Adult Learning and Development. He is the author or Finding the Upside: Practical Wisdom for Challenging times and a sought-after speaker, educator and coach, who lives and models a great second half of life. He winters in South Florida and spends his summers at his island retreat in British Columbia. RSVP to Andersen@fau.edu.

On Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m., HBOI presents an evening with Washington Post editor, journalist and bestselling author Marc Kaufman offering "Is There Life Beyond Earth? The Burgeoning Science of Astrobiology" at the Johnson Education Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reception and book signing to follow. Tickets: $10 to members; $15 to nonmembers. Advance sales only. No tickets available at the door. Please pre-order tickets by calling the Harbor Branch Friends Office at 772-242-2559.

It is time once again for the annual FAU Employee Service Awards Ceremony. This year's awards will be held on Wednesday, April 18, in the Live Oak Pavilion on the Boca Raton campus.

The University will recognize completed years of service for regular full-time and part-time employees with continued and completed service of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 45 years at FAU as of 2011.

Please observe these very important points:
- Temporary and adjunct years of service do not apply toward years of service.
- Only employment years working for FAU apply.
- Other State of Florida service or State University System service cannot be added to years of service at FAU.
- Service must be continuous, with no break in service years.
- Service is calculated in "completed" years of service as of Dec. 31, 2011.

Employees celebrating 5 through 15 years of service will not be called up individually for recognition but will be recognized respectfully in groups. Their awards will be available for pick-up at the ceremony.

Employees with 20 through 45 years of service will be called up individually to receive their awards. The electronic check-in for 20-year through 45-year recipients will commence at 8:30 a.m., and refreshments will be served at that time. The program will start at approximately 9:30 a.m.

The University will also acknowledge winners of this year's President's Leadership Awards, Jeffrey Gabor Exemplary Employee Awards, the TIAA CREF Faculty Award and the VALIC Customer Service Award.

Invitations to all annual award recipients will be sent out electronically the second week of February. All employees of FAU are cordially invited to attend the ceremony.

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.

Become an effective leader through the review of leadership theories and self-assessments, with emphasis on the ability and skills of effective leaders. This is a continuing education course being offered ONLINE through the Institute for Design and Construction. It is a teacher-assisted class, you will not be on your own! The class will begin on April 10 and go through to May 22. A discount rate is offered to FAU employees and students of $100. For the community the cost is $150. For more information, view visit www.idac.fau.edu or call 954-762-5164.

FAU is offering the Summer Science Institute -- a four-week non-credit academic program specifically designed for high-achieving middle and high school students interested in discovering the world of science. The selection process is competitive and space is limited. There will be real research in real labs with real exposure to scientists! Two sessions to choose from (four weeks each, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mon-Fri) June 18 - July 13, and July 16 - Aug. 10.

Visit www.science.fau.edu/oce and click on Summer Science Institute for details or to apply. Or contact scienceconted@fau.edu or 561-297-3700.

A number of science and healthcare classes are being offered this spring and summer through the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science's Office of Continuing Education, including:
- History of Science from Antiquity to 1750
- History of Science from 1750 to Present
- CPR
- EKG (12 lead) Certification
- Pre-Health Skills 101
- Medical School 101
- Introduction to Dentistry and Lab
- Interview Boot Camp

Find out more about the classes and how to register at www.science.fau.edu/oce.

Registration is open for "Book Arts 101: Vernal," a popular 3.5-hour introduction immersion book arts course offered by book artist John Cutrone at the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts at the Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus, on Tuesday, March 20, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Cutrone, the center's director, will open the course with a 25-minute video about the center's amazing collection of artists' books, most of which are one of a kind or limited editions and made by hand. Tuition is by donation to the center's education fund. Contact Cutrone at 561-297-0455 or jcutrone@fau.edu to register.

For more information on this workshop and a full listing of events, go to www.jaffecollection.org.

The Jafee Center for Book Arts, housed in the Winberly Library, is offering Transfer Processes for Book Artists March 24 or 25. Tuition is for the $135 general public; $120 FAU faculty & staff, students from other institutions; $105 FAU students In this one-day workshop participants will create a 7" x 5" artists' book with metal covers and learn two different inkjet print transfer methods.

For more information on this workshop and a full listing of events, go to www.jaffecollection.org.

Employees can join the Recreation and Fitness Center for as little as $20 month (based on payroll deduction prices). For more information, visit www.fau.edu/campusrec or call the membership services office at 561-297-4512.

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.

The College of Business Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program offers FAU students, faculty, alumni and FAU Business Plan competitors an opportunity to receive one-on-one mentoring with highly experienced entrepreneurs and executives. Five accomplished entrepreneurs are available on Mondays through Thursdays in the DeSantis Pavilion in suite 201 on the Boca Raton campus. Each EIR has a wealth of experience in new venture development, advising start-up ventures and entrepreneurship education as well as a demonstrated history of innovation in high-growth industries. The Spring 2012 EIRs are:
- Bob Nelson, founding member of The New World Angels investment group
- David Gray, founder of Casebriefs
- Phil Viscomi, managing partner of Business Growth Advisors, Incorporated
- Ronald Rosenzweig, co-founder and previous executive chairman, president and chief executive officer for ANADIGICS
- Robert Schattner, founder and president of Omnimed

Appointments can be booked via email to adamscenter@fau.edu or by phone at 561-297-0927. For more information, visit www.business.fau.edu/eir

Get healthy with yoga. First class is FREE. Join any time. Spring classes run through May 4. Yoga exercises every muscle, nerve and gland in the body and releases stress and tension. Benefits include strength, flexibility and balance. The class is appropriate for every body type and fitness level. Classes are 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. Cost for faculty and staff is $70 for 8 classes, or $10 for 1 class. Cost for students is $40 for 8 classes, or $5 for 1 class. Cost for community members 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 IT computer training schedule for March 2012 is now available online at www.fau.edu/oit/training/files/mar_12.pdf. To register for classes, go to https://swise.fau.edu/training.

The 8th Annual Carnival of Majors will be held on Tuesday, March 20, from noon to 2 p.m. in the House Chambers lobby of the Student Union (adjacent to the cafeteria) on the Boca Raton campus. As you prepare to select courses for summer and fall, come meet with faculty, college representatives and student affairs professionals to learn about careers and majors -- and get your questions answered. Door prizes and free food will be available. For additional information, see www.fau.edu/cdc/flyers/carnivalofmajors.pdf.

Sponsored by the Center for Learning and Student Success, the Career Development Center and Freshman Academic Advising Service.

The Weight Watchers At FAU program now offers monthly passes, rather than prepaying the 14-week series. Participants of the prior series lost a total of 125 lbs.! All FAU students, employees and their families are eligible to enroll online anytime, pay the FAU price of $42.95/month and attending meetings in the College of Nursing Building NU-84, Room 116, on the Boca Raton campus on Tuesday's at 11 a.m., OR any other Weight Watchers Center that participates. Weigh in from 11-11:30 a.m.; Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to noon with Weight Watchers' Leader Dawn Lee.

Just logon, register and purchase your monthly pass through the FAU Employee Portal (students register using this portal, also) at https://wellness.weightwatchers.com or by clicking the Weight Watchers logo at www.fau.edu/hr/Benefits/logo_links_new.php#. Please use the FAU Company ID and passcode listed below:
The FAU Company ID: 59420
The FAU Company Passcode: WW59420

The University Galleries will present the landmark exhibition, "Surfing Florida: A Photographic History," beginning Saturday, March 17 through Saturday, May 12. The exhibition has been developed for the past three years by University Galleries Director W. Rod Faulds and Paul Aho, the exhibition's curator, a lifelong Florida surfer and head of photography and digital imaging at the Paducah School of Art. A series of programs and events will take place the opening weekend beginning Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Surfing Florida will employ "media stations" to present film, video, music and interviews with historic surfers. The exhibition will also include surfboards representing Florida's 80-year-old surfing history. For more information, call 561-297-2966 or visit www.fau.edu/galleries.

FAU Libraries are hosting "Highlights from the Davis Collection," an exhibition of rare title pages, music scores, books, greeting cards and other music-related materials by renowned composers and publishers from the Richard Beattie Davis Collection through April 7 at the Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus. The collection was established by Davis in 1984 and consists largely of first and early editions of scores from the early 1790s to the first two decades of the 20th century. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, is in the atrium lobby and on the second floor outside of the administration offices. Contact special collections at 561-297-2693 or lysca@fau.edu. Hours are available by calling 561-297- 3770 or at www.library.fau.edu/geninfo/hours.htm.

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.

Are you currently taking an antidepressant and experiencing sexual side effects? Clinical Research Studies at the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is conducting a clinical research study to better understand the effects of an investigational antidepressant medication on sexual functioning when compared with an approved medication. We are currently enrolling individuals who are taking Celexa (citalopram), Paxil (paroxetine) or Zoloft (sertraline), and have well-controlled depression but are experiencing sexual side effects thought to be caused by their current antidepressant medication. For more information, please call 561-297-0164. Eligible participants will receive payment for time and travel.

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.