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    Women's Basketball  Nov 21, 2009
    Eastern Kentucky Richmond, KY 2:00 PM. Kent State Boca Raton, FL 7:00 PM. (Fausports.com)

    Men's Basketball  Nov 21, 2009
    American Washington D.C. 12:00 PM. Manhattan Riverdale, NY 7:00 PM. (Fausports.com)

    Cross Country  Nov 20, 2009
    Greentree Invitational. Mountain Dew Invitational. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Swimming  Nov 20, 2009
    at Florida State Invite. vs. Georgia Tech, Florida Gulf Coast, Alabama and Georgia Southern. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Track  Nov 20, 2009
    FLORIDA ATLANTIC University Official Athletic Site - Track. 2008-2009 SCHEDULE. (Fausports.com)

    Men's Swimming  Nov 20, 2009
    at Georgia Tech and Alabama. Lost to Alabama 208-83; Lost to Georgia Tech 178-121. (Fausports.com)

    New Mechanism Identified for Beneficial Effects of Aspirin in Cardiovascular Disease  Nov 20, 2009
    19, 2009) On November 15, 2009, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) researcher Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., the first Sir Richard Doll Research Professor in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science will present at the American Heart Association's Annual Scientific Sessions meeting in Orlando, FL, the first data in humans to show that all doses of aspirin used in clinical practice increase nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is released from the blood vessel wall and may decrease the development... (Science Daily)

    FAU casts wide net in search for new leader  Nov 19, 2009
    FAU SENDING MORE LETTERS IN SEARCH OF NEXT PRESIDENT BOCA RATON Florida Atlantic University is covering all fronts in its search for a new president. While a consulting firm works to recruit applicants from across the nation, the university's presidential search committee is conducting its own search for potential candidates in the FAU community. (The Palm Beach Post)

    FAU Swimming and Diving Teams Head to Atlanta for Three-Day Georgia Tech Invitational  Nov 19, 2009
    After enjoying a two-week break, the Florida Atlantic University men's and women's swimming and diving teams will get back into the pool this weekend for the three-day Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta. Competition starts on Friday, November 20 and continues through Sunday, November 22. (Fausports.com)

    Bloggers' challenge: Are prominent members of the community commenting on this site?  Nov 18, 2009
    Alice wrote on Nov 17, 2009 10:05 AM:" Dr. Jim Laub is the President of the OLAgroup and is the creator of the Organizational Leadership Assessment (OLA). Jim currently serves as the Dean of the MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University . Prior to this appointment he served on the doctoral faculty of Indiana Wesleyan University's Ed.D in Organizational Leadership and as the Director of the undergraduate Leadership Studies program where he developed a unique degree program... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Owls Fall to Golden Panthers  Nov 15, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team lost to rival FIU in straight sets on Saturday. The Owls trailed by as many as five points in the first set, but rallied to tie the set. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Men's Golf among Nation's Best after Strong Fall Season  Nov 13, 2009
    Greens in regulations, putts per round and course management have helped pave the way for the Florida Atlantic University men's golf team to have a strong fall season and achieve national ranking. One first place finish and two runner-up showings have the Owls ranked just outside the nation's top 100 teams in a recent Golfweek magazine issue. (Fausports.com)

    Historic session of state education boards promises meeting business workforce needs  Nov 13, 2009
    The meeting was held at the Scripps Research Institute on the Jupiter campus of Florida Atlantic University, where Brogan was president for six years. Also present was the chairwoman of the Council of 100, a non-profit business advisory group that met Thursday night at the Breakers in Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Softball Releases 2010 Schedule  Nov 12, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University Athletics has released the 2010 schedule for FAU softball. The team will play at least 14 games against teams that made the 2009 NCAA Tournament, including six straight to begin the season. (Fausports.com)

    Coconut Palm Elementary to Help Kick Off Hoops Season  Nov 12, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - Students from Coconut Palm Elementary will help Florida Atlantic University begin the basketball regular season on Friday night. Head men's basketball coach spoke to students at the school earlier in the fall stressing the importance of both academics and behavior. (Fausports.com)

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    Men's Hoops Defeats Lynn 78-59  Nov 11, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University men's basketball team defeated Lynn University 78-59 in an exhibition win on Tuesday night. led FAU with 20 points on the evening. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Athletics to Honor Soldiers at Football Game on Armed Forces Day  Nov 10, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University Athletics Department will recognize local military personnel in honor of Armed Force Appreciation and FPU Energy Conservation Day during its football game against Arkansas State University on Saturday, November 14 at 4 p.m. at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. All individuals with military identification will receive admission to the game for $7. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Women's Soccer to Build from 2009 Experiences  Nov 10, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team gained valuable experience on the field, improving throughout the 2009 fall season. Winning three of its last seven matches, the Owls finished with a 5-13-1 overall record and were 3-7-1 in Sun Belt Conference matches. (Fausports.com)

    Volleyball Nipped By Lady Toppers  Nov 8, 2009
    BOWLING GREEN, KY - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team (6-19, 4-12 Sun Belt) lost to Western Kentucky in a tough four-set loss on Saturday. Western Kentucky was clinging to a one-point lead early in the first set when the Lady Toppers went on a 12-5 run, eventually winning the set 25-17. (Fausports.com)

    Owls Fall to Middle Tennessee in Three  Nov 7, 2009
    MURFREESBORO, TN - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team (6-18, 4-11 Sun Belt) lost to Middle Tennessee in three sets on Friday. led the Owls with eight kills, while added seven. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Swim Team Sweeps Sun Belt Conference's Diving Weekly Awards  Nov 6, 2009
    The honors continue to pile up for the Florida Atlantic University swimming and diving teams, as and have been named the Sun Belt Conference's (SBC) "Male and Female Diver of the Week." This marks the fourth time this season that a FAU swimmer has been recognized for accomplishments in the pool. Lloyd, a freshman, recorded his first collegiate victory by winning the one-meter diving competition against the University of Tampa on October 30 in a meet at Florida Gulf Coast University. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Baseball Crowns Annual Awards at Alumni Game  Nov 4, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL Florida Atlantic University s baseball team announced their annual awards during the annual Homecoming Alumni Game recently. Among those players recognized from last year s team was outfielder , who was honored with the Nick Presto Team Most Valuable Player Award. (Fausports.com)

    Scientists are first to 'unlock' the mystery of creating cultured pearls from the queen conch  Nov 4, 2009
    For the first time, novel and proprietary seeding techniques to produce beaded (nucleated) and non-beaded cultured pearls from the queen conch have been developed by scientists from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) ... Hctor Acosta-Salmn and Megan Davis, co-inventors, standing beside an aquaculture tank at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute ... Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University is a... (EurekAlert!)

    Men's Golf Team Wraps Up Strong Fall Season with Second at Stetson Invitational  Nov 4, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University men's golf team completed a successful fall season with three consistent rounds and a second place finish in the Stetson Invitational on Tuesday in Deland. Senior paced the Owls by shooting three subpar rounds to tie for second place individual honors. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Golf Team Has Strong First Day in Holiday Inn Express/Hatter Invitational  Nov 3, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team finds itself 12 strokes from the lead following the first 36 holes of Stetson's University Holiday Inn Express/Hatter Invitational on Monday in Deland, Fla. The Owls led the tournament's seven-team field after the morning 18 holes on the 6,098-yard, par-72 Victoria Hill's Country Club course, but shot a 313 team score over the second round to slip into fourth place. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Athletics to Host Sun Belt Conference Women's Soccer Championship Tournament  Nov 3, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University athletic department will host its first Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Women's Soccer Championships tournament beginning Wednesday, November 4 through Saturday, November 7, at the FAU Soccer Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. "We are pleased to be hosting our first Sun Belt Conference women's soccer championships," said Craig Angelos, athletic director at FAU. "The community has a rich history of quality soccer and we hope they support us in hosting the... (Fausports.com)

    FAU Golf Teams to Conclude Fall Seasons at Stetson Tournament  Nov 3, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University men's and women's golf teams will conclude the fall schedule by competing in the Stetson University Tournament on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3, at the Victoria Hills Country Club in Deland. The men's golf team is coming off a championship in the Bethune-Cookman Tournament that took place October 23-25 and a second-place finish at the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Golf Invitational on October 12-13 - ranking the team 97th in the country by Golfweek... (Fausports.com)

    Men's Golf Team Stands Second after First Day of Stetson Tournament  Nov 3, 2009
    A strong second-round rally has kept the Florida Atlantic University men's golf team in contention after Monday's opening day of the Stetson Invitational in Deland, Fla. The team is tied for second place among the nine teams in the final tournament of the fall season. (Fausports.com)

    Women 4th, Men 7th at Sun Belt Championships  Nov 2, 2009
    MONROE, LA - The Florida Atlantic University cross country team had a good showing at the Sun Belt Championships over the weekend. Muddy conditions on the course slowed the competitors down considerably. (Fausports.com)

    Men's Swim Team Records First Dual Meet Victory with Triumph over Tampa  Nov 1, 2009
    Winning 10 of 16 events, the Florida Atlantic University men's swimming and diving team picked up its first dual meet victory of the season with a victory over the University of Tampa on Friday in Fort Myers. The Owls recorded a 163. (Fausports.com)

    UMass-Amherst could drop alumni group membership fee  Nov 1, 2009
    The University of South Carolina, besting Stanford University (2), the University of Connecticut (3), Columbia University, (4) and Florida Atlantic University (5. . (Boston Globe)

    Women's Swimmers Defeat Tampa, Fall to Florida Gulf Coast on Homecoming Weekend  Nov 1, 2009
    With freshman winning three events, the Florida Atlantic University women's swimming and diving team split dual meets against the University of Tampa and Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday night in Fort Myers. The Owls claimed their second dual meet victory of the season by defeating Tampa 150-143, while losing to the host Eagles 180-112. (Fausports.com)

    Brevard man nominated for national service award  Nov 1, 2009
    Jamie Tworkowski of Satellite Beach speaks to Florida Atlantic University students about his nonprofit organization, To Write Love on Her Arms. (For FLORIDA TODAY). (Florida Today)

    Women's Swimmers Defeat Tampa, Fall to Florida Gulf Coast on Homecoming Weekend  Nov 1, 2009
    With freshman winning three events, the Florida Atlantic University women's swimming and diving team split dual meets against the University of Tampa and Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday night in Fort Myers. The Owls claimed their second dual meet victory of the season by defeating Tampa 150-143, while losing to the host Eagles 180-112. (Fausports.com)

    Volleyball Nipped by UNO in Five  Nov 1, 2009
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team (7-16, 4-10 Sun Belt) lost to New Orleans in five sets on Saturday. After dropping the first set to the Privateers, the Owls tied the match at one set each on a block by and on set point. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Soccer Concludes Regular Season with 1-0 Loss at Florida International  Oct 31, 2009
    Amy Jackson`s goal with seven minutes remaining in the second half gave the Florida International University women's soccer team a slim 1-0 victory over Florida Atlantic University on Friday night in Miami. The loss ended the Owls regular season and means that the squad failed to qualify for the conference's championship tournament, being played next week in Boca Raton. (Fausports.com)

    Contracts foster trust, but flexibility is needed, research says  Oct 31, 2009
    The study focused on specific contracts, known as Service Level Agreements (SLAs), between IT outsourcing vendors and clients, and was conducted by Rajiv Kishore, associate professor, and H. Raghav Rao, professor, both in the University at Buffalo School of Management's Department of Management Science and Systems; Jahyun Goo, assistant professor of management information systems at Florida Atlantic University; and Kichan Nam, professor of management information systems at Sogang University in... (EurekAlert!)

    Owls Fend Off Ragin' Cajuns in Five  Oct 31, 2009
    LAFAYETTE, LA - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team withstood a strong effort by Louisiana-Lafayette and defeated the Ragin' Cajuns in five sets on Friday night. The first set was tied at 19 when FAU outscored ULL 6-3 to win the set. (Fausports.com)

    Artist Panel Saturday: Deciphering Mixed Messages in Mixed Media  Oct 30, 2009
    INTERNATIONAL VISIONS GALLERY PRESENTS. DECIPHERING MIXED MESSAGES IN MIXED MEDIA: Panel Discussion + Closing Reception Saturday, October 31, 3 - 6pm International Visions will host a panel discussion featuring the artists of our current exhibition on the topic of message conveyance in visual language. (AbsoluteArts.com)

    Press release Carlos Amorales, Navid Nuur & San Keller  Oct 30, 2009
    He describes the process as leaving more and more emotional marks on the rational block". Furthermore, the work Citysoil, the lightbox work Vibes, a new Polaroid series and the neon work Tentacle Thought No. 5 will be shown. The way in which the latter work is integrated into the Kassel concept puts new relations between light and material up for discussion, as the artist explains: With this work light is viewed as a complex totality and not only as illumination that highlights an artwork. We... (AbsoluteArts.com)

    Mihai Nicodim Gallery - Inaugural Show, Fri, Oct 30, 6-9 PM  Oct 29, 2009
    I'VE WATERED A HORSESHOE AS IF IT WERE A FLOWER" After three very successful years in Chinatown, Los Angeles, please join us in celebrating our new gallery space on La Cienega Blvd, in Culver City. By more than quadrupling our exhibition space, we are looking forward to growing alongside our artists and we welcome you to an exiting new program of exhibitions. The title of our inaugural show, Ive Watered a Horseshoe as if It Were a Flower, is appropriated from one of Miklos Onucsans... (AbsoluteArts.com)

    FAU Softball Named Special Olympics Volunteer Group of the Year  Oct 29, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University softball team was recently named Palm Beach County's "Volunteer Group of the Year" by the Special Olympics. The award will be given at the Special Olympics of Palm Beach's annual appreciation banquet on Saturday, November 14 at the Special Olympics of Palm Beach County headquarters, 2728 Lake Worth Road, in Lake Worth. (Fausports.com)

    FAU's next president  Oct 29, 2009
    The consulting firm that Florida Atlantic University has hired to aid its presidential search is the same one that recruited ex-President Frank Brogan for the post of statewide university chancellor earlier this year. The FAU Board of Trustees unanimously approved an $88,000 contract with R. William Funk and Associates on Oct. 21 based on the recommendation of board Chairwoman Nancy Blosser. (The Palm Beach Post)

    FAU Women's Soccer Ready to Close Out Regular Season at Rival FIU on Friday  Oct 29, 2009
    There will be more at stake than just the regional rivalry when the Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University women's soccer teams square off at the regular-season finale on Friday, October 30 at 7 p.m. in Miami. The Owls are in desperate need of a victory or tie against the Panthers to remain in contention to be one of the eight Sun Belt Conference (SBC) teams to qualify for the league's postseason championship tournament hosted by FAU from Wednesday, November 4 through... (Fausports.com)

    Jennifer Norton's Even-Par Round Highlights FAU Women's Golf at Pat Bradley Invitational  Oct 28, 2009
    one-over-par score highlighted Florida Atlantic University women's golf team's performance over the opening 36 holes of the 32nd Pat Bradley Invitational on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla. The tournament features NCAA Division I teams from the South and Midwest. (Fausports.com)

    Men's Basketball Picked to Finish 5th in East  Oct 28, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University men's basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the Eastern Division, according to a poll of the conference head coaches. The poll was released as part of the conference's Media Days which will be held via teleconference on October 27-28. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Women's Golf Places 12th at Pat Bradley Invitational  Oct 28, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team was unable to make up any ground during Tuesday's final round to finish in 12th place at the 32nd Pat Bradley Invitational in Fort Myers, Fla. Senior carded an 80 score during the final 18 holes on the 6,193-yard, par-72 layout at the Pelican Preserve ry Club. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Women's Soccer Freshmen Lead the Way for Team  Oct 27, 2009
    The future is now for the Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team, as it relies on the play of its freshmen class to help qualify for next month's Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Championships. The Owls have 16 freshmen on their roster and at any given time can have seven of the 11 positions on the pitch occupied by players just a year removed from playing high school soccer at this time last year. (Fausports.com)

    Athletics to Host Fourth Annual Hall of Fame  Oct 27, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University Athletics will induct its fourth class into the Athletic Department's Hall of Fame on Friday, October 30 at 5 p.m. at FAU's Marlene d Forkas Alumni Center. The 2009 class includes: quarterback ; soccer standout ; linebacker ; and multi-sport athlete Sheri Pla. (Fausports.com)

    Men's Golf Team Pulls Away From Pack to Claim Bethune-Cookman Tournament Title  Oct 26, 2009
    Saving its best performance for last, the Florida Atlantic University men's golf team posted five of the top eight individual finishes over Sunday's final 18 holes to pull away with the team championship in the Bethune-Cookman Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Owls shot a seven-under-par 281 team score to win the event by an impressive 16 strokes over second-place Florida Gulf Coast University. (Fausports.com)

    Arkansas-Little Rock Defeats FAU Women's Soccer 2-0, Clinches Sun Belt Tournament Spot  Oct 26, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team put its postseason hopes in jeopardy, dropping a 2-0 decision to the University of Arkansas-Little Rock on Sunday at the FAU Soccer Stadium. The victory clinched a spot for the Trojans in the eight-team Sun Belt Conference's championship tournament, being hosted by FAU on Nov. 4-7 in Boca Raton, Fla. (Fausports.com)

    Owls Sacked by Trojans  Oct 26, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team lost to Arkansas-Little Rock in straight sets (19-25, 19-25, 15-25) on Sunday. The Owls (5-16, 3-9 Sun Belt) fell behind early on in the first set, and were unable to catch up, losing 25-19. (Fausports.com)

    Men's Golf Tied for Lead Heading into Last Round of Bethune-Cookman Tournament  Oct 25, 2009
    Senior shot a career-low 65 round score to help the Florida Atlantic University men's golf team grab a share of the overall team lead following Saturday's second round of the Bethune-Cookman Tournament at the LPGA Legends Course in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Owls' one-over-par 289 score has put the team in a tie with Florida Gulf Coast University with an even-par 576 team composite score after the first two rounds on the 6,984-yard par 72 layout. (Fausports.com)

    Volleyball Grounded By Red Wolves  Oct 24, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team lost to Arkansas State in straight sets (20-25, 18-25, 19-25) on Friday night. The Owls (5-15, 3-8 Sun Belt) got out to an 18-15 lead in the first set, but ASU closed on a 15-2 run to take the set. (Fausports.com)

    FAU, Arkansas State Battle to Scoreless Draw to Begin Weekend Slate  Oct 24, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team kept is postseason chances alive, earning a scoreless draw against Arkansas State University on Friday night at the FAU Soccer Stadium. The Owls stand 5-10-3 on the season and 3-5-1 in Sun Belt Conference action. (Fausports.com)

    Matschke, Vardag Advance in Singles Draw At ITA Southeast Regional to Highlight Opening Round for FAU Men's Tennis  Oct 24, 2009
    and advanced to Saturday's second round in singles action with strong victories to highlight the Florida Atlantic University men's tennis team's effort at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. FAU sophomore advances in the singles draw after a 6-4, 6-4 victory over rival Aaron May of Florida State University. (Fausports.com)

    ITA Southeast Regional Underway for FAU Men's Tennis  Oct 23, 2009
    All four members of the Florida Atlantic University men's tennis team will be in action on Friday in the first round of the singles and doubles draws of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. FAU freshman began his career on Thursday in a qualifying round loss to Ryan Smith of Georgia Tech. (Fausports.com)

    Men's Tennis to Compete at ITA Southeast Regional  Oct 22, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University men's tennis team will see where they stand early in the season at this weekend's Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Southeast Regional. Competition is Thursday, October 22 through Monday, October 26 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Women's Soccer to Honor Seniors, Looks to Lock Up Tournament Spot This Weekend  Oct 22, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team looks to continue its winning ways, improve its chances of securing a berth in next month's Sun Belt Conference (SBC) championship tournament, and honor its three seniors in two matches that are part of the university's Parents' Weekend. The Owls host Arkansas State University on Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m. before concluding the home portion of its regular season on Sunday, October 25, against the University of Arkansas-Little Rock at 11:30... (Fausports.com)

    FAU Names Heather Gelbard Assistant Softball Coach  Oct 21, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University Head Softball Coach has named Heather Gelbard as an assistant coach. Gelbard comes to FAU after serving as an assistant coach at Barry University for two years. (Fausports.com)

    Owls Rally to Nip Eagles 3-1  Oct 21, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball recovered from losing the first set to defeat Florida Gulf Coast in four sets (24-26, 25-21, 25-21, 25-18) on Tuesday night. The Owls held a lead as big as four points in the first set and had a set point at 24-23, but the Eagles reeled off three points in a row to take the set 26-24. (Fausports.com)

    Owls Picked 4th By Coaches in Sun Belt Preseason Poll  Oct 21, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the Eastern Division by the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) coaches in the preseason poll released today. The Owls finished fifth in the Eastern Division last season with a 9-9 conference record. (Fausports.com)

    Basketball Season Tickets Now On Sale  Oct 21, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University Athletics has announced that season tickets are on sale for the men's and women's basketball 2009-10 season. The men's basketball team will feature 14 home games this season, including one exhibition, while the women's basketball team will feature 16 home contests. (Fausports.com)

    Softball Releases '10 Schedule  Oct 20, 2009
    " That schedule includes quite a few opportunities for the Seminoles - including several contests in Tallahassee early on. After welcoming Bowling Green, Mercer, Southern Miss and Iona to town for the Sunshine State Classic to start the season, FSU will play a game just down the street at cross-town foe Florida Ame field. The 'Noles will then play host to South Dakota State, Gardner and Webb and Coastal Carolina a few days later as part of the Seminole Classic before venturing down Interstate 10... (Seminoles.com)

    Men's Hoops Opens Preseason Practice  Oct 20, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University men's basketball team opened its preseason practice schedule on Friday. The Owls return four active players from last year's squad and are welcoming in a highly regarded recruiting class. (Fausports.com)

    Wackenhut HQ headed to Jupiter  Oct 20, 2009
    to develop a new 63,000-square-foot headquarters at Abacoa, a mixed-use development with shops, restaurants, the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals spring training baseball stadium, a Florida Atlantic University campus and residences. Terms of the lease were not disclosed. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    FAU Women's Swimmers & Divers Knock Off Rival Florida International in Dual Meet  Oct 19, 2009
    Winning 10 of the 13 events, the Florida Atlantic University women's swim team picked up its first dual meet victory of the season with a triumph over arch-rival Florida International University by a decisive 143-96 margin. Sophomore captured victories in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle races and swam the opening leg of the winning 200-yard freestyle medley relay team. (Fausports.com)

    Kesser's Overtime Goal Lifts FAU Women's Soccer Past South Alabama 2-1  Oct 19, 2009
    Freshman forward scored her second game-winning goal of the season to give the Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team a 2-1 road victory over the University of South Alabama on Sunday afternoon. The goal came four minutes into the second 10-minute overtime session and completed a weekend sweep for the Owls, after the team picked up a 1-0 victory over Troy University on Friday. (Fausports.com)

    Volleyball Drops Match to Troy  Oct 18, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team lost to Troy in three sets (24-26, 17-25, 20-25) on Saturday. The Owls (4-14, 3-7 Sun Belt) and Trojans were locked in a tug-of-war for most of the first set and FAU actually had a set point at 24-23, but Troy rallied to take the next three points and win the set 24-26. (Fausports.com)

    Women 3rd, Men 5th at Hatter Invitational  Oct 18, 2009
    Deland, FL - The Florida Atlantic University cross country team competed at the Stetson Hatter Invitational on Friday. was once again the high overall finisher for FAU, finishing 2nd in the women's 5K in a time of 17:55. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Soccer Gets Defensive in 1-0 Victory Over Troy  Oct 17, 2009
    One goal was all that was needed for the Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team to pick up its first road victory on the season over Troy University on Friday afternoon. Freshman scored three minutes into the second half to give the Owls their second Sun Belt Conference victory. (Fausports.com)

    Volleyball Sweeps South Alabama  Oct 17, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team swept South Alabama in three sets on Friday night. The Owls (4-13, 3-6 Sun Belt) got out to a fast start in the first set, outhitting South Alabama. (Fausports.com)

    Swimmer, Diver Receive Sun Belt Honors  Oct 16, 2009
    Two members of the Florida Atlantic University swimming team have been recognized by the Sun Belt Conference for their performances in the first two competitions of the 2009-10 season. Freshman of Budapest, Hungary earned the conference's Female Swimmer of the Week Award while sophomore of Citrus County, Fla. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Football Finishes Final Installs for UNT  Oct 15, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's football team had a spirited practice on Wednesday in preparation for its game against North Texas on Saturday ... Florida Atlantic University senior quarterback is listed no. 14 nationally among all quarterbacks with a minimum of 750 pass attempts in lowest career percentage. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Soccer Heads to Alabama For Pair of Sun Belt Matches  Oct 14, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team looks to win its first road match of the fall when it travels to Alabama for a pair of Sun Belt Conference (SBC) matches this weekend. The Owls will play at Troy University on Friday, October 16 at 4 p.m. and at the University of South Alabama on Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m.. (Fausports.com)

    FAU Athletics Names Brock Tregallas Men's Tennis Assistant Coach  Oct 14, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University Athletics Department has named Brock Tregellas as an assistant coach for the men's tennis program for the 2009-10 athletic season. "I am very excited to join the FAU Owls as assistant coach and feel privileged to work with Head Coach and the players," said Tregellas. (Fausports.com)

    Cross Country Sweeps Runner of the Week Honors  Oct 14, 2009
    BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University cross country runners and were named Sun Belt Conference Runners of the Week. Andrews was FAU's high male finisher at the Disney World Classic in Orlando, completing the 8K course in 26:09. (Fausports.com)

    More than a game is on the line  Oct 13, 2009
    Rumeal Robinson was not only one of the best players I ever coached, but probably one of the better people I ever coached, said Jarvis, who now coaches at Florida Atlantic University. He cared about the game, he cared about the team and his teammates, and he was very unselfish. (Boston Globe)

    FAU Men's Golf Opens Season with Strong First Round in Florida Gulf Coast Invitational  Oct 13, 2009
    Playing against some Florida's elite collegiate teams, the Florida Atlantic University men's golf team stands in fourth place after the first two rounds of the season-opening Florida Gulf Coast Invitational on Monday at the West Bay Golf Course in Estero, Fla. FAU's top five golfers combined to post a strong 596 team score over the first 36 holes of tournament play. (Fausports.com)

    Volleyball Swept By Denver  Oct 12, 2009
    Denver, CO - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team lost to the University of Denver 3-0 on Sunday. had 12 kills on the day to lead FAU for the second time in three matches. (Fausports.com)

    Swimming & Diving  Oct 12, 2009
    The Florida State women's and men's swimming and diving teams started the 2009-2010 season strong against Florida Atlantic University. The women's team defeated FAU 175-100. (Seminoles.com)

    Men 3rd, Women 4th at Disney World Classic  Oct 12, 2009
    Orlando, FL - The Florida Atlantic University cross country team fared well at the Disney World Classic in Orlando on Saturday. was once again the high finisher for the men, placing 4th in the 8K in a time of 26:09. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Golf Team Finishes 12th in Xavier Invitational  Oct 12, 2009
    The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team matched its best round of the season by shooting a 308 in the second round as it finished in 12th place in a strong field during the 54-hole Xavier Invitational in Daytona Beach, Fla. FAU shot a 316 in the opening and final rounds to finish four strokes behind Jacksonville University on the par 72 6,087-yard layout. (Fausports.com)

    Women's Soccer Falls 2-0 To Louisiana-Lafayette  Oct 12, 2009
    The University of Louisiana-Lafayette scored once in each half en route to picking up a 2-0 victory in Sun Belt Conference action over the Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team on Sunday afternoon at the FAU Soccer Stadium. The visiting Ragin Cajuns found the back of the net in the 39th minute on a Cayla Chatman shot to the upper left corner of the goal from the center of the attacking box. (Fausports.com)

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