FAU will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. While many of us will enjoy a cookout or fireworks with friends and family, it is important to remember the brave men and women in our nation’s military who continue to sacrifice so much to ensure that America remains the land of the free.

If you plan to set off your own fireworks, please be careful and observe all laws and ordinances for your area. Additionally, pet owners should make sure their pets are secure and remain indoors, as many animals get spooked by fireworks and run off.

However you choose to celebrate our nation’s independence, I hope you have a safe and pleasant holiday.