‘Atlantic State of Mind’ for FAU Homecoming 2021
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Homecoming 2021 “Atlantic State of Mind” beginning Monday, Feb. 15 through Saturday, Feb. 20, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses. All events are open to FAU students, faculty and staff unless otherwise noted.
The following events will be held on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
Kick-Off Grab and Go
Monday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Union South Patio
Stop by the Student Union for your chance to win swag and kick off Homecoming week.
Homecoming Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Monday, Feb. 15
**Open to public**
Celebrate Homecoming by joining in this year’s Homecoming Virtual 5K. Registrants will receive a custom surfboard finisher medal and the first 100 will receive a long sleeve tech shirt. Free for FAU students and $30 for general public. Limited spots are available, register online at: https://tinyurl.com/Atlantic5K.
Virtual Trivia Night
Monday, Feb. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Housing Lawn
Compete right at home in general trivia, participate in chat room competition, discover secret words and win prizes. Visit instagram.com/fauinvolvement for event link.
Day of Service
Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Student Union
Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.
Free Daps Virtual Concert
Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
A virtual show to bring the world’s foremost freestyle rappers and improvisers. The team will use your comments and suggestions to improvise love songs, rap battles, slam poetry and more on the spot. Visit instagram.com/fauinvolvement for more information.
Speed Painting with David Garibaldi
Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Check out world-renowned speed painter and artist David Garibaldi as he creates three phenomenal art pieces. Visit instagram.com/fauinvolvement for more information.
Air Brush Hats and Shirts
Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.
Student Union
Come for your chance to take home a custom air brush t-shirt or hat from FAU’s student involvement and student government. Supplies are limited.
Virtual Lip Sync Competition
Thursday, Feb. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Students will text in lip sync battle requests, then students who want to participate sing and battle it out. Using the poll function, attendees vote for their favorite “lip syncers.” Everyone who performs will win a prize and one lucky student will win the golden mic trophy. Visit instagram.com/fauinvolvement for more information.
Grab and Go Painting Kit
Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m.
Student Union South Patio
Take home a canvas art kit which includes canvas, paint, brushes, and step-by-step instructions.
Owl Basketball vs. UTEP
Friday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
FAU Arena
**Open to public**
Cheer on the Owls as they take on UTEP in conference play. Tickets limited and game subject to change.
Homecoming Cookout To-Go
Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m.
FAU Arena
Fill up on one of our to-go cookout plates at FAU Arena.
FAU Basketball vs. UTEP
Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m.
FAU Arena
**Open to public**
Cheer on the Owls as they take on UTEP in conference play. Tickets limited and game subject to change.
The following events will be held on FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
Day of Service
Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 12:30 to 6 p.m.
Housing Courtyard
Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.
Prism Ball
Friday, Feb. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dining Lawn
The Annual Prism Ball aims to celebrate students of various gender identities and sexual orientations. This year’s program will feature a drag show, games and prizes.
The following events will take place at FAU’s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
Day of Service
Tuesday, Feb. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.
Broward Carnival
Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 4 to 11 p.m.
Diversity Way
Celebrate homecoming with Broward's annual carnival. Take a spin on the Cyclone ride, pose for a fun caricature, pick up an owl painting kit, and savor fun carnival food to-go.
Owl Vision
Thursday, Feb. 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Diversity Way
Join us as we highlight the historic tradition of African Masks, which were used in religious and social events to represent the spirits of ancestors or to control the good and evil forces in the community. Come paint your own mask on canvas and visualize yourself as your favorite ancestor.
The following events will take place at FAU’s Fort Lauderdale campus, 11 E Las Olas Blvd:
Owl Vision
Thursday, Feb. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join us as we highlight the historic tradition of African Masks, which were used in religious and social events to represent the spirits of ancestors or to control the good and evil forces in the community. Come paint your own mask on canvas and visualize yourself as your favorite ancestor.
The following events will take place at FAU’s SeaTech campus, 101 N Beach Rd, Dania Beach:
Owl Vision
Tuesday, Feb. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Join us as we highlight the historic tradition of African Masks, which were used in religious and social events to represent the spirits of ancestors or to control the good and evil forces in the community. Come paint your own mask on canvas and visualize yourself as your favorite ancestor.
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