2008-2009 OWL BOOK - Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc.

2THIS BOOK IS PROPERTY OFNAME _______________________________________________CLASS _______________________________________________COLLEGE ADDRESS __________________________________PHONE ______________________________________________HOME ADDRESS _____________________________________PHONE ______________________________________________E-MAIL ______________________________________________2008-09 Owl BookTHANKS TO:Paul MetcalfStudent Alumni Board AdvisorJames TobinSpeaker of the HouseC. Michael Burdman Jr.Traditions Committee ChairDr. Charles BrownVice President of Student AffairsRivka FelsherStudent Government AdvisorFAU Student Government2nd Legislative SessionSarah HuardSam RosenfeldZach TortoraJordan ChangSylvia CanoAlain ColasDaren DilorioKenneth EjeneJennifer FelderLeandro GuimarraJamal HamiltonAdair HoelleGlen HyattReginald JacksonWilfred JosephAyden MaherVerner MaldonadoKristen O’BrienNelson ParraEmily PollackJenna SereniJames ShackelfordMarni ShermanJoshua SimmonsKevin TiptonAlex TrifDaniella VelenciaMarcus WashingtonOffice of Alumni RelationsAthletics DepartmentOffice of OrientationOffice of the PresidentThe Division of Student AffairsUniversity Communications and Marketing

The Owl Book in an introductory spirit and traditionsguide for incoming freshmen at Florida AtlanticUniversity. The programs, customs and Universitystories presented in the Owl Book will educate studentsabout FAU’s heritage and the importance of growinginto engaged alumni so that FAU can continue to inspiregenerations to come!GO OWLS!This unique book was first produced by the FAU StudentAlumni Board (SAB) in 2007 and distributed to 2,000residents of the Boca Raton campus. This year, throughthe newly established traditions and spirit committeesof FAU’s Student Government (SG), more than 5,000books will be printed and distributed to all incomingfreshmen and their parents at Orientation.In conjunction with the SG, the SAB informs fellowstudents how they can become FAU Tradition Builders atthis diverse institution. Through various programmingefforts, students have the ability to connect with FAUalumni, donors, staff and the surrounding communitybuilding a bond that fosters loyalty and pride. Thisconnects students to an even broader FAU family andhelps to enforce the positive impact they can have on2the future.

CHAPTER 1 A Brief HistoryCHAPTER 3 Student LifeCHAPTER 8 The FutureLetter from Frank T. Brogan ’81,FAU President 4Letter from Abe CohenStudent Government President 5The FAU Story 7Early Historical Snapshot 8CHAPTER 5 The National StageNew Orleans Bowl 65CHAPTER 2 TraditionsPresidential Primary Debate 66Message from C. Michael Burdman 10FAU Fight Song 11CHAPTER 6 Innovative CollaborationsAlma Mater 11UMMSM at FAU 68Cheers 12Scripps Florida 68Owl Fingers 13Torrey Pines 68The Burrowing Owl 13Origin of FAU Colors 13Max Plank Society 69FAU Then & Now 14Harbor Branch 69Points of Pride 15CHAPTER 7 The SABTradition Builder 17Message from Briana Bragg 71What is the SAB? 72Message from James Tobin 50The Student Alumni Association 72Student Media 51The University Ambassadors 73Things to Do 52The prOWLers 73Greek Life 54Chapter 4 CampusesStudent Alumni AssociationApplication 74Student Alumni AssociationBrick Campaign 76Boca Raton 56Dania Beach (SeaTech) 57Davie 58FAU Stadium atInnovation Village 79Fort Lauderdale 59Harbor Branch 60Recreation Center 80Jupiter 61The Marleen & Harold ForkasAlumni Center 81Treasure Coast 62Locations Map 633

To Members of the Freshman Class,As the president of Florida Atlantic University and a proudalumnus, I take great pleasure in welcoming you to the studentbody. You’re coming to FAU at a very exciting time as growthtakes place on a host of fronts, from the development of ourunique medical education partnership with the University ofMiami to the expansion of degree programs on all campuses.Today FAU is serving more than 26,000 students on sevencampuses strategically located along some 150 miles of SouthFlorida’s coastline. Opening the door to higher education iswhat FAU is all about, and I’m very glad that you’ve chosen totake advantage of what this University has to offer you. Not somany years ago, I was an FAU student, pursuing my master’sdegree in educational administration and supervision in theCollege of Education. I speak from experience when I tell youthat you’re going to find whole worlds of opportunity at thisUniversity and that the experiences you have here can changeyour life, as they have mine.If I could say one thing to you personally, I would urge you toget involved in the life of the University as you pursue youracademic goals. You’ll greatly enrich the quality of your educationalexperience by taking advantage of the opportunity to gettogether with other students in clubs and organizations, at socialevents, in community service activities and in the stands atintercollegiate games. One of the best decisions you can makeas your college years begin is to become an active member ofthe FAU community.Here are my best wishes to you for a memorable freshmanyear and success in all of your endeavors, both in and out ofthe classroom.Sincerely,4Frank T. Brogan ‘81President

To the Freshman Class,As President of FAU’s Student Government, it is myresponsibility and privilege to represent the studentsfrom all of FAU’s campuses, and the 150 miles ofcoastline they cover. In Student Government, we overseea budget of more than $6 million which fund clubs,organizations, campus recreation, the RAD Program, theHouse of Representatives and all Student Life activities.It is my mission as president to make sure that StudentGovernment is your resource. Your experience at FAUshould be a fun and productive one. I strive to make FAUa great place to learn and grow. Come visit the StudentGovernment offices at FAU and we will helpyou get involved!SincerelyAbe Cohen,Student Government President55

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Florida Atlantic University was established by the Florida State Legislature in 1961 as the fifthuniversity in the state system.When it opened its doors in 1964, FAU was the first university in the country to offer onlyupper-division and graduate-level work. This model was based on the theory that freshmenandsophomore-level collegiate work was best offered through the community college system.In 1968, Algonquin Hall became the first on-campus residence for FAU students. It currentlyremains the oldest residence hall on the Boca Raton campus. Shortly thereafter, in 1971, theBoca Raton campus became a burrowing owl sanctuary and burrowing owls can still be seen oncampus today. The owl eventually became FAU’s mascot.The first sports at FAU were tennis and golf in the mid-1970s. We took it to another level in themid-1980s by going Division I in athletics.In 1984, the University responded to population growth and the need to provide increasedaccess to higher education by admitting its first freshman class. Today, FAU’s campuses serve26,000 students through more than 170 degree programs.In 1999, Howard Schnellenberger, a legendary figure in college football, was named FAU’s firsthead football coach. Two years later, the fighting Owls played their first football game on Sept. 1,2001, at Miami’s Pro Player Stadium against Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. In 2003,FAU football moved to a new home field at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and becamethe youngest Division IAA start-up program to compete in the National Championship Playoffs.In 2007, FAU set another NCAA record by becoming the fastest start-up team to make it to abowl game. The Owls defeated the Memphis Tigers on Dec. 21, in the New Orleans Bowl, afterearning the Sun Belt Conference Co-Championship.FAU’s 10 colleges include the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs, the DorothyF. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science,the Barry Kaye College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering andComputer Science, the Graduate College, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the CharlesE. Schmidt College of Science as well as the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, which provides aunique and challenging four-year curriculum for the brightest students from Florida and beyond.FAU has Eminent Scholar Chairs in many academic disciplines, and it is the home of nationallyrecognized research centers. The University’s ever-growing research partnerships are facilitatingexciting new research and learning initiatives by bringing high-tech industries into closecollaboration with faculty and students. In recognition of the University’s research funding anddoctoral programs, the Division of Colleges and Universities of the Florida Board of Educationhas designated FAU as a research university. Additionally, FAU has earned “High ResearchActivity” status by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.In 2004, FAU launched a medical school program in conjunction with the University of Miami(UM)—the nation’s first public-private medical school program, which allows student to completeall of their scholastic and clinical medical education in Boca Raton.FAU also runs one of the nation’s largest continuing education programs for individualsof retirement age — the Lifelong Learning Society. The society includes audit options forsenior citizens.For more information, visit www.fau.edu/exploreFlorida Atlantic University is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association ofState Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States.6 7

Aerial shot of Boca Raton campus, which was an Army Air Field in the1940s, the only radar training facility in the United States during WorldWar II. Every radar operator in the U.S. armed forces was trained here,including those who flew aboard the Enola Gay. The base made a huge,possibly decisive, contribution to the Allied victory. In 1964, this base,which by that time had long been vacated, was given to the State ofFlorida by the federal government to provide a home for Florida AtlanticUniversity.By 1963, construction was well under way on the University’s firstbuildings.Hurricane Cleo’s ferocious sweep through South Florida in September1964 delayed the opening of FAU by six days and left the new campusin disarray.On Oct. 25, 1964, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson called for “a newrevolution in education” as he dedicated FAU and accepted the firsthonorary doctorate awarded by the University. His visit made FAUone of the few universities in America to be dedicated by a sittingPresident of the United States.The commencement ceremony for FAU’s first graduating class washeld on April 24, 1965, at the First Presbyterian Church of Boca Ratonbecause no building on campus could accommodate the 30-membergraduating class.The first Miami Dolphins cheerleaders were FAU students, who weretapped by the brand-new NFL team in the late 1960s. The Dolphins’first training facility was at FAU.87

Your TraditionsCommittee ChairThe Traditions Committee was established by James Tobin,FAU Speaker of the House, during the second legislative sessionof FAU’s Student Government in 2008. This committee isresponsible for promoting student life, activities and studentinvolvement on campus. It also establishes a traditional collegeenvironment for all FAU students currently enrolled, as well asfor future students. The Traditions Committee strives to do itsbest to make sure that every FAU student is well informed sothey can take full advantage of all that FAU has to offer, withthings such as the FAU fight song, to what colors to wear at afootball game, or just where to go hang out on campus. Withthe help of the House of Representatives and Paul Metcalf,coordinator of student and recent graduate programs in FAU’sOffice of Alumni Relations, the Traditions Committee was ableto help publish the 2008-09 Owl Book for all FAU students touse and enjoy.As always GO OWLS!C. Michael BurdmanFAU Student Government10

We’ll fight fight fight for F A UThere’s foot-ball in pa-ra-diseWe’ll fight fight fight for F A UWe know we’re gonna win andit’s feelin’ mighty niceCheer-ing our foot-ball team down the fieldand wav-ing our colors too (Hoot! Hoot!)The Fight-ing Owls are on the prowl Go F A U!Words by Nat Dean,former Dean, Charles E. Schmidt College of ScienceWith the Gulfstream breezes blowingThe search for truth goes on.Seeking, learning, sharing knowledge,Finding the meaning of the past that is gone.Where nature beams with pleasant weatherWe strive to learn to work together.Florida Atlantic, we praise and hail thy name.Words and Music by Clark Bell,retired FAU music professorArranged by Ron Gilbert, FAU student11 19

CHEERSRED...BLUE...F-A-UFLORIDA ATLANTICTF-A-U-O-W-L-SFLORIDA ATLANTICGOOO OWLSTO-W-L-S LET'S GO OWLS12

Owl FingersOwl Fingers are symbols of spirit at all major sporting eventsat FAU! Be sure to hold up your Owl Fingers during kickoff atfootball games and free throws at basketball games. GO OWLS!What is a Burrowing Owl?A burrowing owl is a small, ground-dwelling owl with a round headand no ear tufts. They have white eyebrows, yellow eyes and longlegs. The owl is sandy colored on the head, back and upper parts ofthe wings. Burrowing owls are easy to see because they are oftenactive in daylight, and are bold and approachable. The females areusually darker than the males.FAU earned the Fighting Owl role because…The FAU campus was designated a burrowing owl sanctuary in 1971 bythe National Audubon Society. The owls nest here because there are notmany predators, other than cats, near the Boca Raton airport. The feistybird, traditionally associated with wisdom and determination, serves asthe University’s mascot.Colors of OriginIn the conference room of the second floor of the Weir Plaza, it wassuggested by Adelaide Snyder, the University’s first employee and vicepresident for University Relations, that blue and tan representing thesea and sand be FAU’s colors. Roger Miller, then the top administrativeofficer of FAU, had just retired from Army JAG as a colonel and said henever wanted to see the color tan again.So Snyder brought the chart of colors in again and got the men (at thattime there were no other women) to approve French Blue and SilverGrey. Later red was added as a secondary color.Today the University’s colors are FAU Blue, FAU Red and FAU Silver.FAU Blue is the dominant color.13

This First Official Seal of the Universitywas designed by Hank Schubert, thefirst director of Learning Resources.It was based upon the first views ofFlorida from space.One of the first employees of thegraphics department, Steve Kika,designed the first owl logo.This was the winning entry in astudent competition for aUniversity logo.Logos from early professional brandingeffortsNow-retired fighting owl logoCurrent spirit logo14

• FAU provides opportunity and choice for its 26,000 students through 170+bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral degree programs.• Ranked among the most diverse universities in America, FAU hasadmitted students from all 50 states and more than 180 countries —reflecting the community and the world.• FAU provides unequaled access to education as the only university withseven campuses located along Florida’s southeast coastline.• FAU’s research portfolio of more than $90 million provides a foundation fordiscovery and earns the University “High Research Activity” status from theCarnegie Foundation.• FAU offers education and enrichment to more than 20,000 individualsof retirement age in the nation’s largest university-based lifelonglearning program.• FAU is an engine of economic growth with more than 3,000 employeesand an economic impact that exceeds $1.15 billion annually.• FAU maximizes the public’s investment in education throughcollaborations with private organizations such as the Scripps ResearchInstitute, Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, H. Lee Moffitt CancerResearch Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, HarborBranch Oceanographic Institute and Smithsonian Marine Station.• FAU’s student athletes have garnered success in class and in sport,securing more than 20 conference championships while competing in 18NCAA Division-I sports. In 2007, FAU’s football team became the youngestin NCAA history to reach and win a bowl game.• U.S. and foreign dignitaries, Emmy Award and Pulitzer Prize winnersand executives who have served in organizations such as Boeing, E-Bay,Motorola and the White House are among the more than 104,000 alumniwho FAU has prepared for success.• FAU and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine created thenation’s first public-private medical school program, which allows studentsto complete their medical education at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, therebysaving millions in tax dollars by avoiding the expense of establishing a newmedical school from the ground up.• FAU is home to two Florida Centers of Excellence: in Biomedical and MarineBiotechnology, which is dedicated to expediting the discovery and commercializationof new medicines from the sea; and in Ocean EnergyTechnology, which is exploring methods to harness energy fromSouth Florida’s ocean currents.15

• FAU established the nation’s first ocean engineering degree program in 1965and now conducts millions of dollars of research annually for the U.S. Navyon autonomous underwater vehicles and other security-related projects.• FAU’s School of Accounting is consistently ranked in the top 10 in theUnited States for its high pass rate on the national CPA exam.• FAU’s recording label, Hoot/Wisdom, helps students and faculty explore theworld of commercial music through the production and release of their ownprojects.• Success magazine named FAU’s Barry Kaye College of Business as one ofAmerica’s “Top 50 Business Schools for Entrepreneurs.”• FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing maintains the nation’s onlyCaring Archive, which houses scholarly works that explore the role of caringin nursing education and research.• Providing an MBA education for place-bound students, FAU’s Virtual MBAhas been included in the U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation’s25 best accredited online graduate programs.• FAU is home for the Florida Center for Environmental Studies, whichprovides a clearing house for environmental information collected byresearchers from all of Florida’s state universities.• On the forefront of biomedical research and education, FAU’s Center forComplex Systems and Brain Sciences granted the nation’s first Ph.D. incomplex systems and brain sciences.• FAU has Florida’s only accredited School of Architecture located in adowntown district — allowing the students and faculty to use the city asan urban laboratory.• As a testament to excellent teacher training, FAU College of Educationalumni have been named “Florida Teacher of the Year” three times.• FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College offers a highly competitive, allhonors,liberal arts education for the price of public university tuition.• FAU was Florida’s first public university to open a stock exchangetrading room simulator where students participate in realtimetrading scenarios.16

Help build tradition at Florida Atlantic Universityby creating a legacy to be passed on yearafter year. As an FAU Tradition Builder, you willhave the opportunity to leave your mark for futureOwls to follow that will help celebrate thegrowth of this ever-expanding University!The Owl Book gives you the chance to become anFAU Tradition Builder. Each student at FAU easilycan become a Tradition Builder by completing10 or more of the traditions listed in this section.Simply take a photograph of yourself participatingin an activity or provide proof of completingthe tradition (i.e., ticket stub) and secure it tothe corresponding space in the Tradition Buildersection of the Owl Book. At the end of every semester,bring your personally updated Owl Bookto the Office of Alumni Relations in the AdministrationBuilding, Room 383, to receive yourofficial FAU Traditions Builder lapel pin. Wearyour pin with Owl Pride everywhere you go oncampus!17

Visit the Student Union and Carole and BarryKaye Performing Arts AuditoriumFor more than 30 years, the Student Union on the Boca Ratoncampus has been the center for activities, programs, services andfacilities dedicated to enhancing FAU’s community in an environmentthat embraces diversity. At the Student Union, you willfind an array of student and community services, which willmake your experience at FAU richer and more meaningful. TheStudent Union staff strives to create programs and services to fitthe ever-changing needs of our students. The Carole and BarryKaye Performing Arts Auditorium is a 2,400-seat venue thatopened in 1982, and has maintained a reputation as one of themost acoustically sound venues in South Florida. It is the southPalm Beach County home to a number of regionally acclaimedorchestras, as well as a variety of other performances rangingfrom Broadway stars to nationally acclaimed comedians.Place Photo Here18

Take a Coffee BreakVisit the Starbucks at FAU and enjoy high-quality, whole-beancoffees with fresh, rich brewed, Italian-style espresso beverages,and an assortment of pastries and confections. Starbucksis located on the Breezeway across from the Food Court. Thislocation accepts Flex Bucks, Owl Bucks, cash, Starbucks GiftCards and all major credit cards. Student Alumni Associationmembers receive 10 percent off with their membership card!Place Photo Here19

Chill Out at Coyote Jack’sLocated in the Student Union, the energetic wait staff at FAU’scampus sports bar, Coyote Jack’s Grill, serves up legendaryrecipes in an entertaining atmosphere. Coyote Jack was a seasonedsouthwestern drifter who roamed the prairies producingculinary marvels on a simple campfire grill. Join the packand savor the bold tastes of the Southwest. This location acceptsFlex Bucks, Owl Bucks, cash and all major credit cards.Student Alumni Association members receive 20 percent offwith their membership card!Place Photo Here20

Get to the Center of Things atThe Centre MarketplaceThe Centre Marketplace —also known as the CMP—offers awide variety of hot and cold meals, drinks, fresh breads andpastries, fruit and salads. There is something for everyone atCMP and the price is always right when you can eat all youwant. Come by with your appetite and friends to enjoy a greatmeal. The Centre Marketplace is located adjacent to the StudentUnion (there is also one at FAU Jupiter called Centre MarketplaceNorth). This location accepts meal plans, Owl bucks andcash. Student Alumni Association members receive an extra20 percent off with their membership card!*This discount does not apply to meal plans.Place Photo Here21

Check Out the BookstoreThe FAU Bookstore is privileged to serve the FAU community.Its goal is to provide support to the academic endeavors of thestudents and faculty, as well as enrich the spirit of FAU for allwho are associated with this great University. Student AlumniAssociation members receive 10 percent off with their membershipcard!Place Photo Here22

Visit the Tom Oxley Athletic Center,Home to FAU Athletics!Florida Atlantic University offers 20 varsity sports for participationby its student athletes: baseball, men’s and women’sbasketball, cheer, men’s and women’s cross country, dance,football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer,softball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’stennis, women’s indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. Allcompete at the NCAA Division I level, football at the I-A level,with the exception of cheer and dance which compete as collegiateteams but not through the NCAA. Despite the University’syoung age, the athletic teams have excelled with 57 conferenceand/or NCAA postseason appearances, with 109 student-athleteshaving earned postseason All-American honors. Nearly 40athletes are currently playing professionally. Eleven of the 15head coaches at FAU have either coached for a national championshipor played professionally. In 2007-08, the Owls cut theribbon on a state-of-the art track facility and completed a $10million arena renovation project. FAU students may attend allFAU athletic department-sponsored games free of charge witha student ID.Place Photo Here23

Enjoy a Football Game Tailgate PartyCome experience one of the greatest shows on earth at the FAUFootball Tailgate Party at Rally Ally! Enjoy live music, gamesand all the fun you can squeeze into a parking lot. Stop by theall-you-can-eat alumni tent to mingle with FAU graduates orhang out with fellow students to prepare for the game in trueOwl style! Student Alumni Association members receive adiscounted rate for admission to the alumni tent!Place Photo Here24

Cheer for FAU at the Shula BowlThe Shula Bowl is the annual college football game betweenthe FAU Owls and the Florida International University GoldenPanthers played at Dolphin Stadium or FIU Stadium in Miami.The game’s winner receives a traveling trophy, named the DonShula Award, for one year. The game and trophy are namedafter former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Don Shula. FAU’sHead Coach Howard Schnellenberger was an assistant forShula during several seasons with the Dolphins in the 1970s,including the perfect season in 1972. Currently, FAU leads theall-time series 5-1.Place Photo Here25

Sit on the Ceremonial SetteeThree lucky FAU student fans who demonstrate undying,unquenchable and unadulterated Owl football energy duringthe first quarter of an FAU home football game are chosen foran incredible seat upgrade from the bleacher down to the fieldon the Student Alumni Association Ceremonial Settee. Whilewatching the game comfortably from their on-field sofa, the fansare served delicious Chipotle burritos and awarded T-shirts.Place Photo Here26

Take in a Men’s Basketball GameExperience the wild atmosphere at the FAU Arena, a.k.a. “TheBurrow,” as fans ignite the game-day atmosphere with undyingspirit! Take part in promotional contests and watch the FAUDance Team perform. Cheer along with the FAU Cheerleadersand the prOWLers as they root on the FAU men’s basketballteam to victory. Help to “Bury the Burrow in Red” in supportof a team that challenged the league’s best. In 2008, the Owls(15-18, 8-10 SBC) advanced to the quarterfinals of the Sun BeltConference Tournament for the second straight year.Place Photo Here27

Experience a Women’s Basketball GameLast season was all about new experiences and growing for theFAU women’s basketball program. Coming off their first DivisionI NCAA tournament berth, the Owls embarked on theirfirst year in the competitive Sun Belt Conference, a league withthe ninth best RPI in the nation. The 2007-08 season demonstratedgrowth in physical size and experience. SophomoreCarla Stubbs and freshman Jamie Givens led the Owls as theteam’s double-digit scorers. Givens has played in every gameand averages more than six boards a game. Mercedes Thompsonjoined the squad at the semester break and made an immediateimpact averaging nearly 10 rebounds a game. The Owlsalso made great strides by defeating perennial conference powerFlorida International University.Place Photo Here28

Dig a Volleyball GameCheck out the exciting experience of Owls volleyball. The teamwill return all nine letter winners for the 2008 season. The FAUcareer assists leader, Casey LaRocca, will return for her seniorseason and try to build on her 3,546 assists. Fellow senior KatieArvidson will continue to build on an outstanding career as theOwls get ready for their third season in the Sun Belt Conferencethis fall.Place Photo Here29

Step up to the Plate at a Baseball GameFAU Baseball began 2008 as one of the top baseball programsnationwide, recognized in Collegiate Baseball’s “Fabulous 40 Pre-Season NCAA Division I Poll.” FAU won 36 games in 2007, andreturned 2008 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American juniorinfielder William Block and senior outfielder Mike McKenna.The 2008 campaign began by playing host to the University ofNorth Carolina, the nation’s College World Series runner-up.On the mound the squad was led by redshirt junior MickeyStorey (244 K’s in 244.1 career innings), Collegiate Baseball’s2005 Freshman Pitcher of the Year. In April, the Owls beat theNo. 1-ranked University of Miami Hurricanes in Miami. Itwas the first time an FAU team, regardless of sport, defeated aNo. 1 opponent.Place Photo Here30

Catch a Softball GameFAU softball has captured 10 conference titles in the last 11 seasonsand came through the loser’s bracket with five consecutivewins to capture the Sun Belt Conference Title in their first yearof SBC membership. The squad returned all but three positionplayers and made use of that experience by knocking off No. 6Louisiana State University at the Palm Springs Classic.Place Photo Here31

Get Your Kicks at a Men’s Soccer GameThe team captured the program’s first conference championshipin 2007 after perennially challenging for the league title.This spring the Owls will participate in a spring season tobegin training for 2008. The squad will return nearly everyplayer on the championship squad, including Phillip Lamarre,who started each game in net. They also will return the team’stop-five point scorers.Place Photo Here32

Join the Homecoming FestivitiesHomecoming is an annual tradition at FAU that bringsalumni back to campus to participate in a variety of studentlife activities. The week-long festivities culminate with theHomecoming football game, where the Homecoming king andqueen are announced during the halftime show.Place Photo Here33

Discover the Legacy of the Senior Class CampaignThe Senior Class Campaign was established to promote FAUpride and encourage FAU graduating seniors to leave theirlegacy. The Class of 2006 donated funds for the 14-foot clock,centrally located at the Vince Wilson ’02 Tradition’s Plaza, andthe Class of 2007 provided the fountain beneath the clock. Bothprojects were dedicated on Oct. 22, 2007, in conjunction withthe Vince Wilson ’02 Traditions Plaza, which stands directlyin front of the FAU Bookstore. The clock and fountain werethe first senior class gifts ever recorded in the history of FAU.Before home football games or final exams, students areencouraged to throw 61 cents into the fountain or a coin from1961 in honor of the year FAU was chartered. Learn more atfauf.fau.edu/traditionsplaza.Place Photo Here34

Get Fit with Campus RecreationThe current Fitness Center boasts a variety of strength trainingand cardiovascular equipment that include free weights, treadmillsand elliptical machines. The FAU Arena is designed forinformal recreational use (basketball and volleyball), intramuralsports programming, group fitness classes, and club sportsorganization practice. The Track and Field Complex includes astate-of-the-art synthetic turf field dedicated for student recreationaluse and an eight-lane performance track. The HendersonFields are the home of intramural and club sports, and areavailable to be reserved by all student organizations for specialfunctions. The Aquatic Complex consists of a 50-meter and25-yard pool with dedicated recreational swim hours each day.The outdoor basketball and tennis courts are lighted and availableyear-round for student recreational use.Place Photo Here35

Experience Feng Shui at the Christine E. LynnCollege of NursingThe use of Feng Shui throughout the college also is consistentwith healing. This Chinese practice strives to create environmentsin which persons feel comfortable and supported. Attention tothe five elements of Feng Shui (metal, wood, fire, water andearth) and to promoting the flow of Ch’I – or positive energy –was a focal point when developing the college’s spaces. Thesefive elements are needed for proper balance in life and work;and nursing is characterized as an earth-based or nurturingelement. In 2007, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursingbuilding earned Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) gold certification, the second-highest rankingpossible from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is one of feweducational facilities in Florida to achieve LEED status.Place Photo Here36

Explore the Wimbish Wing at theWimberly LibraryVisit the five-story, 15,000-square-foot Paul C. Wimbish Wingaddition to the S.E. Wimberly Library. The first floor housesthe Levine-Weinberger Jewish Life Center of the Broward andPalm Beach Hillel organization, a Chartwell’s kosher coffee barand a joint-use large-event room. The second floor containsStudent Government’s All Night Study Center, while the thirdfloor is the 4,800-square-foot Arthur and Mata Jaffe Book ArtsCenter, which houses the “Arthur and Mata Jaffe Collection:Books as Aesthetic Objects.” The fourth floor is now the home ofSEFLIN, with a joint-use meeting/training room for the library.The fifth floor is being renovated to serve as the future homeof the Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection ofColonial Imprints, a recent gift to the Libraries. The fifth flooralso contains a new conference room, named the UniversityClub Conference Room, to recognize the club’s support of theLibraries over the years.Place Photo Here37

Inspect the OrganelleArtist Robert Fisher’s sculpture, Organelle, sits in front of theCharles E. Schmidt Biomedical Science Center on the BocaRaton campus. Fisher is considered a pioneer in the applicationof the computer to art. Among his earlier works are “Olympos,”an architectural light sculpture illumination created for the1996 Centennial Olympics in Atlanta; the 1986 work, “OsakaSkyharp,” which was installed in Japan; and “Galaxy,” a recentlyrestored 86-foot-high sculpture in Boston. All are consideredseminal examples of the use of the computer in art.Place Photo Here38

Witness Chroma WallAt the west entrance of the Boca Raton campus’ new StudentServices Building, Chroma Wall, a 22-foot-high expanse ofvertical glass louvers, refracts the sun’s rays to create anever-changing display of rainbow colors. The optical outdoorsculpture was created by Ray King of Philadelphia. His worksare found at universities and municipal and corporate locationsin the United States and around the world.Place Photo Here39

Pass Under the Port St. Lucie ArchThe Port St. Lucie Arch, unveiled on FAU’s Treasure Coast campus,is a 12.5-foot limestone and stainless steel sculpture. Createdby Kenneth Thompson of Blissfield, Michigan, the arch is asymbolic representation of the doorway to education. Thompsonhas produced more than 17 pieces of public art currently ondisplay throughout Michigan and Arkansas.Place Photo Here40

Find Red Spire, Blue Spire and Orange SpireRed Spire, Blue Spire and Orange Spire by Harry McDaniel ofAsheville, North Carolina, is located at the Louis and AnneGreen Memory and Wellness Center on the Boca Raton campus.Comprised of three, 7-foot fluid shapes, the reinforced cementart is a variation on a pyramidal form. Its style suggests movementand growth. McDaniel is known for his abstract, decorativesculptures and mobiles, using diverse materials, techniquesand content.Place Photo Here41

Get a Perspective LessonRichard Heipp, a professor of art at the University of Florida,created The Perspective Lesson, a powder-coated aluminum piecewith neon lighting located at FAU Fort Lauderdale. The piecesuggests a metaphor relating to the creative learning process.Heipp’s work can be seen around the country and at numerouslocations in Florida, including at FAU’s Dorothy F. SchmidtCollege of Arts and Letters, where his work, The Muses, wasinstalled in 1996.Place Photo Here42

Know TranquilityTranquil Sea, a two-basin natural stone fountain that providesa continuous water supply for a stand of bamboo, is located atthe south entrance of the Boca Raton campus’ Student Union.The artist, Robert Sindorf, was born in the Netherlands and hasbeen producing public art for locations in the United States andJapan for more than 30 years.Place Photo Here43

Take a Picture with OwsleyOwsley the Owl is the official mascot of Florida Atlantic University.He can be found at almost every home game and majorevent on campus. So cuddle up close for a picture with Owsley!Place Photo Here44

Take a Picture with President BroganFAU President Frank T. Brogan ’81 is one of FAU’s biggest fans!You’ll see President Brogan around campus and on the sidelinescheering the Owls on to victory! He’s always happy tostop and say “hello.”Place Photo Here45

Go to an Away Football GameInvade enemy territory and cheer for your FAU Owls on thehome turf of the opposing team! Information and details on tripscan be found by visiting www.fausports.com and faualumni.org.Place Photo Here46

Visit the University GalleriesThe University Galleries at FAU present several art exhibitionseach year in two galleries, the Ritter Art Gallery and theSchmidt Center Gallery. The galleries present regionally andnationally significant exhibitions of innovative contemporaryart, including student and faculty exhibitions. For more information,visit www.fau.edu/galleries.Place Photo Here47

Get Matched with an Alumni MentorThe Professional Mentoring Program provides you with theopportunity to be mentored by an FAU graduate who sharessimilar academic or professional interests. Not only will youhave the chance to interact with an FAU alumnus, but you willalso gain valuable advice from someone working in a particularcareer field. Don’t miss out on this instrumental programsponsored by the FAU National Alumni Association and theCareer Development Center. For more information, visithttp://fauf.fau.edu/mentors or cdc.fau.edu.Place Photo Here48

Your Speakerof the HouseHere at Florida Atlantic University, every student has theunique opportunity to excel without limitations. StudentGovernment allows students to gain leadership skills whileworking in a supportive environment. It is the mission ofStudent Government to enrich student life and promote thevoices of the students. Student Government currently providesthe funding for free scantrons, subsidies to Slattery DayCare Center, Night Owls, Black Student Union MulticulturalProgramming, Program Board, clubs and much more. If youthink you have a leader in you, Student Government is theplace to bring it out. Come visit us and get a free scantron inRoom 215 of the Student Union.Sincerely,James A. TobinBoca Raton Speaker of the House50

The purpose of student media at FAU (newspaper, TV and radio) is toinform students of what’s happening around campus. From campusevents to athletics and academics, we are a one-stop shop for everythingFAU.The University Press (UP), FAU’s Student NewspaperFor news, campus events, entertainment and sports, pick up a copy of thepaper every Thursday morning in the metal and red bins around campus.Also available on the Web, the UP site is updated daily with stories, blogs,video and photos, covering everything FAU. Visit www.upressonline.com.Want to join the UP team? Gain hands-on, real-world experience and getpaid to do it.E-mail the UP at universitypress@gmail.com, call 561-297-2960, or stop by theUP Office in Room 214, Student Union, Boca Raton campus.OWL TV, FAU’s student-run television stationOWL TV airs daily on campus in the resident halls and covers events, meetingsand what’s happening at student programs. The station also helpsto give students experience in television and to act as a lab for real-worldexperience.Want to join OWL TV? Call 561-297-0037.Owl Radio, FAU’s student-run radio stationRun by FAU students, Owl Radio broadcastsinformation to the University and worldwidecommunity to inform listeners ofwhat’s happening. The radio station alsoentertains and creates unity through itsservice to the entire student body. Listen24/7 on the web: http://wowl.fau.edu/Want to join the Owl Radio team?Call 561-297-3759 or e-mailowlradio@wowl.fau.edu51

Join a ClubGet active on campus! There are more than 100 clubs andorganizations on campus today. Clubs are a great way tomeet friends and to get involved with student-driven, cocurricularactivities! For more information, visitwww.fau.edu/sda/clubs.Attend a House of Representatives meetingThe FAU House of Representatives is the voice of thestudents. House meetings are held weekly in the senatechamber in the Student Union. Stop by for a meeting to seewhat’s happening on campus. You can find out meetingtimes and days by dropping by the Student Governmentoffice upstairs in the Student Union building.Attend a Campus BBQ at the PitsEvents are held at the BBQ pits on campus almost weekly.Look for signs and bulletins announcing dates and times!Stay Healthy with Student Health ServicesStudent Health Services is committed to providing access tohigh quality, affordable medical and dental care for FAU students.A student health fee of $6.33 per credit hour is paid byall registered students and subsidizes all care provided.52

Take Night Owls for a SpinThe Night Owls service is a program that employs trained studentsto help ensure the safety of those on campus at night. Noone need walk to class, the cafeteria, residence halls, apartmentsor their cars alone at night. The Night Owls operate from 7 p.m.to 1 a.m. nightly. Contact the Night Owls at 561-297-nowl (6695).Listen to a Hoot/Wisdom CDHoot/Wisdom Recordings, LLC, was formed at FAU in July 2002as a full-service record label designed to prepare students for workin the music industry. The label is sponsored by the CommercialMusic Program in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters’department of music, which offers an undergraduate majorand minor in commercial music and a concentration in commercialmusic for master’s degree students. The label has two divisions:Hoot Recordings for student performers; and Wisdom Recordingsfor faculty and staff artists.Hoot/Wisdom Recordings also is recognized by Student Governmentas an official FAU club, and all students have the opportunityto work with the label, either on the production or business side,or as recording artists. With faculty supervision, students run allaspects of the label, from production to publishing. Royalties arepaid to the artists, producers and songwriters. All profits generatedby sales, licensing and performances are used to fund the label.53

Welcome to Greek Life atFlorida Atlantic University!Our campus provides a wide range of academic, social andcommunity service activities for you, and membership in afraternity or sorority is a positive step toward enjoying all thebenefits that FAU has to offer.Collectively, fraternities and sororities constitute one of thelargest student groups on campus. Fraternities and sororitiescreate friendship, scholarship, community service andleadership. It's about bettering the FAU community, buildingtraditions, learning valuable lessons and establishing lifelongfriendships.Each fraternity and sorority at FAU was founded on the basis ofshared values. But the journey to brother/sisterhood is uniqueto every individual; just as each person in FAU’s Greek Lifecommunity is a unique individual.At their core, fraternities and sororities offer the opportunityfor leadership experiences that can enrich a life on campusand beyond. Many leaders of today, including here at FAU, aremembers of fraternities or sororities.The Office of Greek Life encourages you to fully explore thenon-committal opportunity offered to understand what makesour fraternity and sorority community so beneficial.For more information about Greek Life at FAU, please visitwww.wise.fau.edu/greeklife.54

56FAU Boca Raton777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL 33431561-297-3000FAU’s first and largest campus occupies morethan 850 acres just east of I-95. The campus hasall the features of a modern university includingstate-of-the-art labs and classrooms, suitestylehousing for students plus athletic and recreationalfacilities. It is also home to the A.D.Henderson University School, FAU HighSchool, the FAU Research Park and the nation’slargest Lifelong Learning Society.

FAU Dania Beach (SeaTech)101 North Beach RoadDania Beach, FL 33004954-924-7000Also known as SeaTech, FAU Dania Beachis the center of research and education forprograms in ocean engineering. It is alsoheadquarters for the Center of Excellence inBiomedical and Marine Biotechnology andthe Center of Excellence in Ocean EnergyTechnology.57

58FAU Davie2912 College AvenueDavie, FL 33314954-236-1000FAU’s second-largest campus, the Daviecampus offers more than 40 “2+2” programsin partnership with Broward CommunityCollege, which is literally just next door.FAU Davie hosts the innovative Teaching andLeadership Center and is the base of operationsfor FAU’s Everglades research and restorationefforts.

FAU Fort Lauderdale111 East Las Olas Blvd.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301954-236-1000Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, thiscampus is home to a mix of professionaland design-oriented programs includingarchitecture, business, computer animation,graphic design, public administration andurban planning.59

60FAU Harbor Branch5600 US 1 NorthFort Pierce, FL 34946772-465-2400FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute(HBOI) is dedicated to exploring the world’soceans — integrating the science and technologyof the sea with the needs of humankind. HBOI isinvolved in research and education in the marinesciences; the biological, chemical, and environmentalsciences; the marine biomedical sciences;marine mammal conservation; aquaculture; andocean engineering.

FAU Jupiter5353 Parkside DriveJupiter, FL 33458561-799-8500Located in the Abacoa planned community,the rapidly growing John D. MacArthurCampus at Jupiter offers degree programs indisciplines that include business, educationand the arts and humanities. FAU Jupiteris also the home of the Harriet L.Wilkes Honors College and the internationallyknown Scripps Research Institute.61

FAU Treasure Coast500 N.W. California Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34986772-873-3300FAU shares this campus in Port St. Luciewith Indian River Community College — a2+2 partnership. More than 20 upper-divisiondegree programs are offered for transferand graduate students, with business,education and nursing the most popularareas of study.62

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2007 New Orleans Bowl ChampionsFlorida Atlantic University's football team started on the field just seven years agowith a dream of accomplishing amazing feats for the athletic department, the Universityand the South Florida community. That vision became a reality with a win ofthe 2007 Sun Belt Conference title and a 44-27 victory over Memphis University inthe New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 21, 2007. FAU became the fastest startup program inNCAA history to win a bowl game.The historic season included a victory over the University of Minnesota, which madeFAU the first Sun Belt Conference team to defeat a Big Ten opponent.FAU quarterback Rusty Smith led the 2007 team and earned an extensive list ofseason-long accomplishments. Among them were being chosen as the USA TodayOffensive Player of the Week, selected as a two-time Sun Belt Conference OffensivePlayer of the Week, named the Shula Bowl MVP, as well as a First Team All Sun BeltConference pick, the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, and the New OrleansBowl MVP.Cornerback Tavious Polo also earned Freshman All-America honors by the FootballWriters Association.2008-09 SCHEDULEDate Opponent / Event Location Time / Result08/30/08 at Texas Austin, TX Noon09/06/08 vs. UAB Lockhart Stadium 4 p.m.09/13/08 at Michigan State East Lansing, MI Noon09/20/08 at Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 11 a.m.09/30/08 at Middle Tennessee* Murfreesboro, TN 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)10/07/08 vs. Troy* Lockhart Stadium 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)10/18/08 at Western Kentucky* Bowling Green, KY 4 p.m.10/25/08 at Louisiana-Monroe* Monroe, LA 4 p.m.11/08/08 vs. North Texas* Lockhart Stadium 4 p.m.11/15/08 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette* Lockhart Stadium 4 p.m.11/22/08 at Arkansas State* Jonesboro, AR 6 p.m.11/29/08 at Florida International* Miami, FL 7 p.m.*Sun belt games65

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University of Miami Miller School ofMedicine at FAUIn 2006, the Florida Legislature authorized expansion of the Universityof Miami Miller School of Medicine regional medical campus programat FAU (UMMSM at FAU) to a full four-year medical program thatcan be entirely completed at FAU Boca Raton. The program beganin 2004 as a two-year program in which students completed the firsttwo years of medical studies in Boca Raton before transferring back tothe UM Miami campus for the last two years of medical studies. Theunique public/private program is housed in the Charles E. SchmidtCollege of Biomedical Science.Scripps FloridaFAU and Scripps Florida, part of the prestigious Scripps ResearchInstitute, entered into joint research and education agreements tosupport and promote activities in the areas of biomedical science andrelated fields. Collaborations are under way between FAU faculty andScripps scientists in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease anddiabetes research. The current and future site for Scripps Florida isbased on FAU’s John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter.Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular StudiesIn Spring 2007, FAU signed the first university agreement in the statewith Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies (TPIMS) for cancerresearch. Using compounds from TPIMS, faculty and students in theCharles E. Schmidt College of Science are working to identify anticancerdrugs and therapies. FAU Harbor Branch is the temporaryhome for TPIMS until its permanent facilities are constructed in PortSt. Lucie. The collaboration agreement with FAU and TPIMS providesfor joint-faculty appointments, graduate student support, affiliatefaculty appointments and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation.68

The Max Planck SocietyThe Max Planck Society, an international research giant based inGermany, will open its first U.S. institute alongside Scripps Florida atFAU Jupiter. The Max Planck Society represents 78 German researchinstitutions, with its 79th institution in Jupiter. Max Planck will collaboratewith Scripps and FAU scientists, and participate in educationalventures with FAU, Palm Beach Community College and with scienceprograms with grade school students. FAU will occupy 10,000 squarefeetof classroom and research space within the new Max Planckfacility. Max Planck will create a bio-imaging (using optical equipmentto produce 3-D images of cells) institute. The research institutes ofthe Max Planck Society perform basic research in the interest of thegeneral public in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences andthe humanities.Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstituteFollowing a decade-long marine education and research partnership,the world-renowned Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in FortPierce, came under the umbrella of FAU late last year. FAU previouslyopened a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot facility at HarborBranch to provide students with undergraduate and graduate degreeopportunities, with classes offered in marine biology, marine science,marine biotechnology, natural resources and environmental education.In addition, this facility is currently home to Torrey Pines Institute forMolecular Studies. FAU Harbor Branch is one of the world’s leadingoceanographic research organizations and is situated on 530-acresalong the Indian River in northern St. Lucie County. The institutionfocuses on researching and conserving the world’s oceans, estuariesand coastal regions. FAU plans to expand undergraduateand graduate marine science programs at FAU HarborBranch.69

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Good Luck and Go Owls!Your SABPresidentDearest Fledglings,Welcome to Florida Atlantic University! I hope you’re preparedto experience the most incredible adventure of your life. Rightnow this is all new, but during the next few years you will growin ways you’ve never imagined.At FAU, you will be offered the chance to make lifelong friends,which, in turn, will lead to the creation of the fondest memories.But the greatest part about going to college will be the ability togrow and learn about yourself. Not only will you get in touchwith your deepest desires for life, but you will earn an educationthat will prepare you for entry into the “real world.”FAU is growing in leaps and bounds, and now is definitely thebest time to be an Owl. There aren’t many universities that allowits students to help create the traditions that will guide thefuture of FAU. This is truly a one-of-a-kind place to be! Your experiencehere at FAU is everything you make of it, so don’t holdback! I encourage you to become involved in as much as you canthrough the various organizations, student clubs, campus lifeand athletic events.And always remember…We are Students Today, Owls Forever!Briana BraggSAB President71

The Student Alumni Board(SAB)The Student Alumni Board (SAB) is officially sanctioned by the FAUStudent Government (SG) as a club. Primarily, the SAB acts as theparent organization to The Student Alumni Association, the UniversityAmbassadors and the prOWLers. Ultimately, the SAB existsto maintain a positive relationship among current FAU students,alumni, faculty, staff, donors and the surrounding communities.Members of SAB represent FAU students by reporting directly to theFlorida Atlantic University National Alumni Association (FAUNAA)Board to maintain a continuous connection between the leadership ofthe SAB and the FAUNAA.Student Alumni Association (SAA)The SAA provides a foundation for general membership and is thecommon thread among all sub-groups of the Student Alumni Board.All prOWLers and Ambassadors are dues-paying SAA members.Each dues-paying member receives THE BOX which includes an SAAT-shirt, key chain and other spirit items. Members also receive an officialFlorida Atlantic University Alumni Pride Card, which provides discountsat various local businesses, including 10 percent off merchandise withthe owl logo at the FAU Bookstore and 10 percent off at the campusStarbucks. One-year membership is $20, while life membership is $50.All SAA members are conditionally eligible for special travelopportunities and exclusive involvement through various activitiessanctioned by the FAU National Alumni Association. Unique professionalnetworking opportunities are intrinsic with involvement andall members have access to the FAUNAA & Career DevelopmentProfessional Mentoring Program, which pairs current FAU studentswith established alumni professionals in specific professional fields.Visit fauf.fau.edu/mentors for more informationJoin the SAA Today!fauf.fau.edu/students for more information72

Florida AtlanticUniversityAmbassadorsThe Florida Atlantic University Ambassadors are the official student hosts forall events that take place at the President’s home, the Eleanor R. Baldwin House.They also serve at other key University events, including the “FAU BusinessLeader of the Year Award” breakfast at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. TheAmbassadors are an exclusive organization that represents the student bodyby exemplifying the ideals of scholarship, leadership and teamwork. Throughlearning and leadership opportunities, events, services and University traditions,the Ambassadors foster a deep sense of loyalty, pride, spirit and lifelong connectionsto Florida Atlantic University. Serving as liaisons between current studentsand alumni, and university donors, the Ambassadors represent the student bodyin a positive and effective way at all University events.QualificationsParticipation in the Ambassadors is dependent upon a selective applicationprocess. At minimum, one semester with a cumulative 2.7 G.P.A. must be completedat Florida Atlantic University in order to apply. Application is open onlyto those who have completed one active semester of membership in the StudentAlumni Association (SAA). Visit fauf.fau.edu/ambassadors for more information.The prOWLersThe Rowdiest Students at FAUAll SAA members are eligible tojoin the prOWLers. This spiritedgroup of students supports allathletic teams at the Universitythrough attendance at variouscontests both on and off campus.The prOWLers are essentially the“Athletic Arm” of the SAA, ensuringthat the University’s athletictraditions are perpetuated throughthe years. Learn more at fauf.fau.edu/prowlers.73

Get “The Box,” which contains your SAAT-shirt, official Owl pom-pom, FAU Pridekey chain and other spirit items.Receive your FAU National AlumniAssociation Pride Card and enjoy severalcampus discounts including:• 20% off at Coyote Jack’s• 10% off Kaplan Test Prep• 20% off individual meals atCentre Marketplace• 10% off at Starbucks• 10% off FAU Merchandise atthe Bookstore• Football Tailgate Party DiscountEXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER:With the purchase of a student life membership orjoint Parent Membership, receive the officialall-purpose FAU alumni Tailgate Tote bag.74

Membership FormSTUDENT INFORMATIONName: ______________________________________________________________________________Local Address: _______________________________________________________________________City: ______________________________________ State: _________________ Zip: _______________Local Phone: _________________________________________________________________________E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________D.O.B. ______________________________________________________ Gender: q Male q FemaleClass: q Freshman q Sophomore q Junior q Senior q Grad StudentMajor: ______________________________________________________________________________Intended Graduation Year: _____________________________________ q Fall q Spring q SummerCampus Attending: q Boca Raton q Davie q Ft. Lauderdale q Jupiter q Treasure CoastPARENT INFORMATIONMom’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________Dad’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________City: ______________________________________ State: _________________ Zip: _______________Local Phone: _________________________________________________________________________Mom’s E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________Dad’s E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________D.O.B.: Mom: __________________________________ Dad: _______________________________FAU Graduation Year (if applicable): Mom: ___________________ Dad: _____________________MEMBERSHIP TYPE1-YEAR1-YEARIndividual Student q $20 Individual Parent q $40Lifeq $50 Joint (Parent/Parent) q $60METHOD OF PAYMENTq Check: Make payable to FAU Foundation Inc.q Charge to: q Mastercard q Visa q American ExpressCredit Card Number: _________________________________________________________Name on Card: ______________________________________________________________Expiration Date: _____________________________________________________________Signature: __________________________________________________________________Mail this form with payment to: FAU National Alumni Association777 Glades Road, ADM 383Boca Raton, FL 33431or visit: fauf.fau.edu/students75

STUDENT ALUMNIASSOCIATIONStudents Today, Owls ForeverThe Student Alumni Association (SAA) isoffering students a chance to purchase bricksand have them engraved with your name, anorganization’s name or a special message.These bricks will create a sidewalk that will$75lead into the FAU proposed Football Stadium.Be a part of FAU’s history today!SAA is the student organization at FAU thathelps current students through their years incollege and prepares them to become activealumni after they graduate. Learn more athttp://fauf.fau.edu/brickcampaign.$125Your purchase includes:• Small replica of your brick• Personalized engraving with optional FAU Owl logo76Proposed FAU football stadium

Please print what you want engraved on the brick. Place ONLY one letter, symbolor digit in each box. Punctuation and spaces marks must also be placed intheir own individual boxes.4x8 Brick(Do not use shaded area if you would like the Owl engraved on your brick.)8x8 Brick(Do not use shaded area if you would like the Owl engraved on your brick.)Please make checks payable to: FAU FOUNDATION INC.Mail all order forms to:777 Glades Road, ADM 383Boca Raton FL 33431, c/o Paul Metcalf.Please call 561-297-1248 oremail Metcalf@fau.edu with any questions.Your name:____________________________________________________________q 4” x 8” brick = $75 q 8” x 8” brick =- $125Credit card payment: q Visa q MasterCard q American ExpressName on the card:______________________ Card number: ___________________Expiration date:___________________ Amount to be paid: $__________________Billing address:________________________________________________________Apt. # City State Zip CodePhone number: (_____)___________ Signature: _____________________________E-mail address: ________________________________________________________The estimated fair market value of the goods and services you received in exchange for your payment is $30 (4x8 brick + replica) or$42 (8x8 brick + replica). Therefore, the tax-deductible portion of your payment is $45 (4x8 brick + replica) or $83 (8x8 brick + replica).77

FAU Stadium at Innovation VillageThe Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees has unanimouslyapproved a 30,000-seat, open-air stadium at FAU BocaRaton. The stadium is the centerpiece of “Innovation Village,” ahousing and retail complex that will include student residencehalls, as well as shopping and dining establishments. This newaddition to the northern end of the Boca Raton campus will provideimproved student life and a richer experience for those whostudy, live and work at FAU.7879

Recreation & Fitness Center ProjectThe new Recreation and Fitness Center is expected to open in January2009. The Rec Center will be an $11 million, 38,100-square-foot facilitywhere students, faculty and staff can meet, work out, relax and beengaged in FAU campus life. Features will include:• 6,600 square foot Fitness Center (40+pieces of cardio equipment, 2 circuittraining units and free weight area)• Two multipurpose rooms designed foryoga, Pilates, aerobics, spinning and more• Two indoor basketball courts• Volleyball courts• Badminton courts• Social corridor with group seating,activity viewing and more• Men’s & Women’s health club stylelocker rooms80The facility will be located at the northeast entrance of the Breezeway along LeeStreet. For more information about campus recreation programs and services, call561-297-4512 or visit www.fau.edu/campusrec..

Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni CenterWith their gift of $1 million, philanthropistsMarleen and Harold Forkas have namedFAU’s first-ever alumni center. “The Marleenand Harold Forkas Alumni Center will beemblematic of FAU’s evolution as an institutionof higher education,” said FAU PresidentFrank T. Brogan ’81. “This building willwelcome visitors to our campus and bringalumni together for new traditions and standas a tribute to FAU’s commitment to its diverseand exceptional alumni body. FAU willnow join the ranks of other great universitiesworldwide where alumni centers build affinityand renew school spirit.” The buildingis currently under construction on the northend of the Boca Raton campus Breezeway.Marleen and Harold Forkas typify the spiritbehind the “American Dream.” As the firstwoman to graduate from the Fashion Instituteof Technology’s Management EngineeringDivision, Marleen is well recognized forher 40-year career as a fashion designer andembroidery manufacturer. Harold, an entrepreneurby nature, arrived in New York Cityin 1935, eager to become a part of the businessworld. After working in the office supplybusiness, he used his skills and had a successfulcareer in management and sales forthe Coca-Cola Bottling Company. When anopportunity to become a Midas Muffler franchiseearose, Harold followed his instinctsand by the time he retired in 1988, he ownedeight Midas Muffler dealerships.Married since 1985, the couple has lived inBoca Raton for close to 20 years. They share astrong philanthropic sense and are involvedin many charitable organizations. They begantheir association with their “hometown” universityin 1997, when they became involvedwith programs at FAU’s Student Union (formerlythe University Center). True sports enthusiasts,the couple joined the University’sInner Circle of Football Founders and werepart of the excitement as FAU fielded its inauguralteam in 2001. Regularly attendingFAU home and away games, they discoveredwhat they refer to as a “whole new familyof friends.” Through their interest in FAUalumni activities, Marleen and Harold hopeto bring to the alumni center and FAU’s past,present and future graduates a feeling of“E.S.P. – Enthusiasm, Sincerity and Pride.”81

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