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RUMOR HELP!

2009-04-10T07:51:00.002-04:00

Attention!!!
I need your help finding rumors that are being passed around campus, I'm only one person and cannot hear everything. Post your rumor under comments and I will research it to find out if it's true or false. Please post!! Thank You.

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Music/Theatre Events

2009-04-03T08:24:00.003-04:00

Here are some events surrounding FAU music and theatre for this weekend. You're going to enjoy these events, while supporting FAU. Go OWLS!

Title: Commercial Music Ensemble
Category: Concert/Music
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Calendar: D.F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Location: Diversity Theatre, Boca Raton campus
Complete Description: Alejandro Sanchez-Samper, director.
Free, suggested donation of $10
561-297-2977

Title: Theatre: The Clearing
Category: Play/Show
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 and Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time: 8 p.m.
Calendar: D.F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Location: Studio One Theatre, Boca Raton campus
Complete Description: A historical drama built around the cruelties suffered by Ireland and the Irish people during the time of Oliver Cromwell.Single tickets: $16, students, $12, group prices available. 1-800-564-9539 or http://www.fauevents.com/

Title: FAU Symphony Orchestra
Category: Concert/Music
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Calendar: D.F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Location: University Theatre, Boca Raton campus
Complete Description: The fourth concert of the Florida Atlantic University Symphony Orchestra’s 17th season will be the Music Festival concert of Austrian and Czech Masterworks conducted by Dr. Laura Joella. This concert will open with Austrian composer Christoph Willibald Gluck’s Overture to the French Tragédie Opéra Iphigenia in Aulis with a concert ending by Richard Wagner. John Harris will be the guest conductor for this piece. It will be followed by Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466, featuring a Professor from FAU, Dr. Heather Coltman, Chair of the Department of Music. The concert will close with Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88. Free, suggested donation of $10
561-297-3820

Title: FAU Jazz Band
Category: Concert/Music
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2009
Time: 3 p.m.
Calendar: D.F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Location: University Theatre, Boca Raton campus.
Complete Description: Performing Nefertiti, Bogota, Kalamiami, Catch 22, and Afro-Cuban Fantasy.Neal Bonsanti, director.Free, suggested donation of $10
561-297-3820

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Swag at FAU

2009-04-03T08:19:00.003-04:00

On April 1rst, Program board and a new organization call Designation put on of the most unique show on campus: a fashion show. a lot of times other organization put on a fashion at FAU nothing can compare to what occur that night. the name of the show was "Jet Lag Swag".
They embodied the sexiness at FAU, it seems that for a long time we lost that touch, but now FAU is coming back with a lot of swag. But I must say. during the show they had an intermission, right after the intermission almost everybody got out and left. to does that was stayed to watch the show, did not really understand what was really going on. some people got upset. the reason for that is because their was some come out show that night and people rather go through it than anything else. it seems that fraternity on campus has most of the crowds behind them when it comes to put on an event.
Designation the model agency on campus vow to bring sexy back on campus and they are doing just that. one thing i can say is that they have some really good sexy woman model on board i tell you; i don't really know much for the male model like that. Their event "jet Lag Swag" which they pretty much show all different cultures around the world was excellent but next they need to be a Little more organize.

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Summer Tuition

2009-04-03T08:14:00.003-04:00

So I was registering for summer class, I wanted to take two class but realized it was too expensive. When I went to account summary by term, I saw:

Matriculation - Undergraduate $328.12
Matriculation-Undergrad-Sum 3 $328.12
Local Fees-Undergrad.Res $160.12
Local Fees-UG.Res-Summer 3 $160.12
Transportation Access Fee $25.00
Lab Fee AL LANG $5.00

What is local fees? Why do I get charged every semester for my decal? There is a lab fee to take an language class?

I hate how colleges 'nickle and dime' their students.
I can only afford to take one summer class, so my graduation is being pushed off again...figures

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Weekend Art Activities

2009-03-27T08:15:00.004-04:00

Art/Music events at FAU for the weekend:

Title: A Pictorial Display of Women Heroes
Category: Exhibition
Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, Saturday, March 28, 2009, and Sunday, March 29, 2009
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Calendar: Student Life
Contact: Rochelle Popp
Location: Treasure Coast Campus - JU Lobby
Complete Description: Sponsored by the Wellness Program

Title: Designing Intelligence Exhibition
Category: Exhibition
Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, Saturday, March 28, 2009, and Sunday, March 29, 2009
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Calendar: D.F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Location: Schmidt Gallery, Boca Raton campus
Complete Description: Traveling exhibition that humorously and critically interrogates this debated contemporary philosophy. The exhibition is a collaborative effort of featured artist Michael Zansky, Dominic Lombardi and recent FAU art graduate Adrienne Gionta. www.fau.edu/galleries
561-297-2966

Title: Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Category: Exhibition
Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, Saturday, March 28, 2009, and Sunday, March 29, 2009
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Calendar: D.F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Location: Ritter Gallery, Boca Raton campus
Complete Description: Annual competitive exhibition open to all FAU students juried by an outside visual art professional. www.fau.edu/galleries
561-297-2966

Title: Jazz Rats Big Band - Let's Get Ratical!
Category: Concert/Music
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009
Time: 3 p.m.
Calendar: D.F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Location: University Theatre, Boca Raton campus
Complete Description: Take a fresh look at large ensemble jazz featuring the music of Tim Walters, Dave Gibble, John Salerno, Jamie Roth, Murray Bloom, Paul Ayick and others.Tim Walters, director.Free, suggested donation of $10
561-297-2977

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Budget Cuts

2009-03-20T09:07:00.003-04:00

This letter was sent to FAU students regarding budget cuts and what Pesident Brogan has planned for us on March 20, 2009:

"As Florida Atlantic University searches for ways to deal with the ongoing state budget crisis, it is important for all stakeholders in the University's future to be kept apprised of the evolution of the planning process. While I have never said that we will be able to find solutions that will please everyone, I have promised to make the budget-cutting process open, inclusive and transparent. This is a status report on the direction in which we are moving as we grapple with the most daunting financial challenge FAU has faced in its history. By the end of next year, the University will have sustained budget reductions of $45 million, a totally unprecedented financial situation.

My top priorities continue to be maintaining degree production and research capacity. To carry out necessary budget cuts while protecting these core functions, I have proposed that the following steps be taken.

- Workforce effectiveness: scrutinize the productivity of staff and faculty, and reduce the number of people serving in administrative positions
- Organizational efficiency: review all academic programs for their strategic viability, reduce and reorganize departments and colleges, and explore new organizational models
- Smart business practices: consolidate and reorganize support services on all campuses, maximize the use of contract services, and examine the federal stimulus package for benefits to FAU

On the subject of the stimulus, I would like to make clear that while we are looking forward to receiving money from this source, and we will certainly put it to good use, it will not constitute a long-term solution to our problems because it will be a one-time injection of funds. As far as we know, the stimulus will be directed toward areas such as research, construction and Pell Grants, but will likely have no effect on recurring expenses.

As painful as this whole process is, it presents us with a real opportunity to make a global assessment of FAU and decide how the University should be redesigned to best fulfill its mission in the future. We are committed to using this terribly difficult period to create a reorganized, redefined and re-energized Florida Atlantic University that will be an even more effective institution of higher education in the years ahead. Your input is most welcome. Please submit your ideas through the "Budget Q&A" link on the FAU homepage. We all must work together to shape tomorrow's FAU.

Frank T. Brogan '81
President"

I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR REACTION IS!!!!!!
How does this affect you?
What would you do if you were president?

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Spanish at FAU vs. PBCC

2009-03-20T07:51:00.003-04:00

Rumor: Taking Spanish at PBCC is easier than at FAU.

True. Taking a foreign language at PBCC is easier than at FAU. Beyond it being easier, it is fun. The professors also seem to be more interactive. When learning about food the professor brings in food and a dinning room, while eating and using the utensils students seem to find it easier to comprehend the language. I'm personally taking Spanish at PBCC in the summer.

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Finally something good

2009-03-13T00:14:00.004-04:00

Finally, some of the biggest organization and clubs on campus or putting an event this Saturday March 14th FAU that is worth the tuition fees: the Kaleidoscope Caribbean Carnival. lots of students are talking about it. this is suppose to be the biggest event that FAU has ever hosted. I heard that, Program Board, Black student Union, Konbit Kreyol hatian student organization, Caribbean student association and ALAS are working on this joint. i heard that they going to have alot of different types food from the Caribbean. they will also have a parade; i just hope that this parade is going to be good because the last parade for the homecoming was suck. Finally and event that will bring some exitment to this campus, cause campus does sucks. I wonder where all that money went. and i also heard that this carnival almost did not happen because FAU did not want to spend the money, but yet they spend it on stupid events that don't even make sence. students want to learn new cultures, meet new poeople, have fun, eat free food, enjoy more music by partying more. the fact in that Carnival we are able to do all that, that is awsome.

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Spring Break at FAU

2009-03-05T08:04:00.004-05:00

Rumor: FAU has nothing to offer students over Spring Break

TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is nothing to do here at FAU or in Boca Raton for Spring Break.
It is extremely boring here, Boca has nothing to offer for college students...it caters more to the old and rich, not the young and poor college student.
It sucks to be us here!

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Photography Department

2009-02-27T07:53:00.002-05:00

Rumor: When professor Novak leaves FAU the photography program goes with him.

It is true that Professor Novak does own the equipment, specifically the enlargers, used in the darkroom here at FAU. However, when and if he does leave he won’t be taking all the equipment with him. He will likely sell most of the equipment to FAU, with a few being sold to students to build their own darkrooms. The photography studio art program will still be here long after Novak leaves.

On another note, there will be a new photography professor coming to FAU. Let me tell you…. it’s about time for new and younger blood in the art department. No, he or she won’t be replacing either of the two photography professors that FAU has now. Professor Novak is in the long process of reviewing all the applicants. I got to preview the top six applicants and anyone of them would be a great addition to the photography department.

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waist of money in school events

2009-02-27T02:49:00.003-05:00

A lot students are wondering why is campus life is still so boring after numerous event held on campus. Students that graduated from FAU came back and said: the school is worst than what it used to be; students are not being as actives, there are fewer events on campus and less school spirit. There are several organizations on campuses that organize events on campus that has a meaning and that would also get students to be involved. Most of these events are hosted by clubs, fraternities on campus.
Has it ever occurred to you that, a lot of money is being spent on the events on programs on campus that does not serve the student bodies? The money that should be spent on events that does matter goes to nonsense programs. Student government is spending your money by putting a Homecoming week which the theme of it was school spirits. A lot of people thought that it was pure laziness; they could have done a better job. They had a parade which not even a hand full of people came. ANS fees which is the money that the school give to student government in order to help fund programs and event for the student body. Now money should put to good use. Not too many people get to enjoy this money.
There are events such as culture shocks, learning about a new culture a nice concert where people would enjoy going, parties on campus so students won’t have to go off campus to have some fun. These events should get the funds that they need to make college life a little bit more. Of course people came to FAU to get educated but there needs to be some fun because our brains can only hold a certain level of stress. 4 years ago parties on campus use to be till 2, now it is a miracle if a party finishes at 12:00 am. Students are screaming they want to enjoy their college experience but FAU is not really providing that. The phrase that is mostly use by students is that “the Campus is dead”. Comparing other school FAU still has a lot of work to do as University.

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Policy Changes

2009-02-26T21:53:00.004-05:00

WARNING!

It's that time again! Campaigns are in full swing for the new student body elections. With new elections come new rules.
Students caught wearing their campaign tee-shirts in any part of the Student Union building will be disqualified in running for student body. Campaign shirts are also banned a during any and all student meetings. All campaign advertising for the student body elections is permitted on the remainder of the campus.

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FAU- Advisors and Staff

2009-02-20T07:53:00.001-05:00

Rumor: FAU- Boca Raton campus, advisors and staff are unfriendly, unsupportive, and unorganized.

To find out if this was true or not, I stood outside the Student Support Services Building and surveyed 100 undergrad students over a period of four days (at least the ones that would talk to me). I asked which department they went to, if that department was efficient and effective, if he/she remembered the name of the person who helped them, and who their academic advisor is.

I was surprised to find out that only 23 students could remember the name of the person they talked to. You (the student) should always write down the persons’ name. If something happens, like your tuition gets lost in the system, you’re going to want the persons’ name who took your money. Keep records and receipts. You might need them. The staff working in the Cashier’s, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, etc. does not introduce themselves to the student (usually only advisors do), so make sure you ask.

Going back to loosing tuition--a student, let’s call him Bob, told me that he paid for Fall tuition during Summer semester. When the Fall semester came around he had all these holds. He went to the Registrar’s Office, who sent him to the Controller’s Office. There the secretary was rude and short tempered with him. She told him the he didn’t pay for Fall, so he showed her the receipt the he kept from the Cashier’s. As she is typing away on her computer she says that “there is no record of you paying in the system…oh wait…it went toward your Summer semester, not Fall. You have to go to the Cashier’s.” He went just to get sent back to the Controller’s Office, at that time he asked to see someone above the rude secretary. He couldn’t remember the lady’s name, but with a few clicks of her mouse she changed the semester the tuition was for. Seems to me that the Controller’s Office knows what they are doing, just not their secretary.

Most of the students I surveyed went to Financial Aid, the Cashier’s, and/or the Registrar’s Office. There was a consensus of good things being said. The staff was very effective and informative, they knew what they were doing, and they were nice about it. Financial Aid helped one student find a grant so she could stay in her apartment and another find a loan to help him pay for his car and car insurance. The only bad thing to be said was the wait time. A couple of students had to leave and come back after their classes. Some students recommend that Financial Aid get a few more employees.

Fifty-eight students knew their academic advisor by name. The rest just go to the first available advisor and don’t keep track. One female student, lets call her Betty, had nothing but nice things so say about art advisor; she helped her with classes for her double degree in art and business and would even call her to make sure everything was going smoothing and set up their next appointment. Betty though she had it great until her advisor got transferred out of the art department, at that time Betty’s new advisor became a teacher with no experience in academically advising students. Betty was left “shit outta luck.” Another student, Tom, a business major said his advisor is “helpful, supportive, and organized. He always has my up-to-date transcripts printed out for me, so I know exactly what I need.” The only bad thing Tom could think of was the secretary for business advising, she was “very impatient and could use a course in etiquette.”

After conducting this survey, I believe that FAU-Boca Raton campus has very helpful, supportive, and efficient advisors and staff (well, most of the staff). I would recommend the staff introduce themselves to the students…it’s the polite thing to do. Also, many of the problems that frustrated students seem to boil down to the secretaries of the advisors and service departments (i.e. Controller’s Office). Secretaries are the first person one sees when entering into an office, they should be cordial, patient, and knowledgeable…which FAU is lacking. But really it’s the advisors that matter to the students and they are by far a great help.

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