Dolphin lagoon deaths a mystery for feds Aug 3, 2008
"That's cause for concern for everybody," said Steve McCulloch, director of dolphin research at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Fort Pierce. "It could be something that's affecting their environment. And if it's affecting the dolphin, it's affecting all of us, or has potential to.". (Florida Today)
How MOF 4.0 enhances IT service management Aug 1, 2008
Stuart D. Galup is an associate professor of computer information systems at Florida Atlantic University. He is a Certified Computing Professional and ITIL Service Manager. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Workforce Alliance Receives U.S. Labor Department's Excellence Award Jul 31, 2008
Nearly one hundred participants entered the training, a partnership with Florida Atlantic University, Indian River Community College, and biotechnology employers in Palm Beach County ... The Workforce Alliance program influenced the establishment a new biotechnology laboratory at Indian River Community College and significant laboratory and distance-learning upgrades at Florida Atlantic University. (PR Newswire)
NEWS IN BRIEF Jul 31, 2008
Howard Schnellenberger, 74, had his contract at Florida Atlantic University extended through the 2010 season, a reward from the Boca Raton, Fla. school's board of trustees after leading the Owls to their first Sun Belt Conference championship last year. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Turning Water Into Electricity? Jul 31, 2008
"We're sitting on the edge of what could be a major energy resource," said Susan Skemp, a mechanical engineer who directs the Center for Ocean Energy Technology at Florida Atlantic University, the epicenter of the effort. About eight billion gallons of sea water flow past the southern tip of Florida every minute as part of the Gulf Stream, a global wonder that has long mystified oceanographers. (ABC News)
FAU Extends Howard Schnellenberger's Contract Jul 31, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Football - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University has extended contract as the Owls head football coach through the 2010 season. (Fausports.com)
Critters wildly popular on license plates Jul 30, 2008
"I think the specialty plates are an excellent way to raise money for many worthwhile organizations and efforts that would otherwise go unfunded," said Steve McCulloch, director of dolphin research at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Fort Pierce. "Rather than tax or appropriate money to such special-interest groups . . . people have a choice of how they want to spend their money.". (Florida Today)
Bayside's Arjoon is playing catch-up Jul 30, 2008
"That was evident late last week when Arjoon and Salois, who will run at Florida Atlantic University this year, worked stride-for-stride in a light rain during a "speed" workout. Also in the group that day were Bayside senior Justin Bishop and former Palm Bay track star Brione Reid-Carthan.Arjoon quickly showed his promise in cross country. Last fall, he finished eighth in a district meet, 11th in the regionals in 16:33 on his home course and was 42nd of 190 finishers at the Class 4A state meet... (Florida Today)
Canadian Bank possibly interested in FAU stadium Jul 30, 2008
It is reporting that, or RBC, is the financial institution that Florida Atlantic University has been negotiating with for the $20 million in stadium naming rights. It makes sense. (The Palm Beach Post)
FAU Men's Basketball Signs Four Incoming Recruits Jul 30, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Men's Basketball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's men's basketball Head Coach has received commitments from four players who will attend the university and play for the Owls in 2008-09. (Fausports.com)
Demand for online classes surges Jul 27, 2008
Can a Florida Atlantic University committee save weekends at the Boca Raton school struggling ... At Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, about 23 percent of students were enrolled in at least one Internet-based class last year. (The Palm Beach Post)
FAU Accompanies Florida Governor Charlie Crist on UK Trade Mission for Ocean Energy Research and Development Jul 26, 2008
July 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Officials from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and FAU's Center for Ocean Energy Technology (COET) in the College of Engineering and Computer Science accompanied Florida Governor Charlie Crist on a recent visit to several universities and organizations in the United Kingdom to continue discussions, exchange information and formalize agreements in areas of clean ocean energy, environmental issues and climate change ... "While many single technology-centric... (PR Newswire)
Wait list for FAU dorms balloons Jul 26, 2008
BOCA RATON Florida Atlantic University, long maligned as a commuter school, has so many students on a waiting list for campus housing that it could fill an entire dormitory ... Can a Florida Atlantic University committee save weekends at the Boca Raton school struggling. (The Palm Beach Post)
Court backs student's pledge refusal Jul 24, 2008
Can a Florida Atlantic University committee save weekends at the Boca Raton school struggling. chat about schools in Post staff blog. (The Palm Beach Post)
FAU Names Three Coaches to Men's Basketball Team Jul 24, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Men's Basketball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University has named Mike Jarvis II as its men's basketball associate head coach, and Matt McCall and Tim Kaine as its men's basketball assistant coaches. (Fausports.com)
FAU Athletics Assists in Fitness Festival Jul 24, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL- Florida Atlantic University student-athletes continued the effort to give back to the community by recently volunteering at the 2008 Palm Beach Sports Commission Kids Fitness Festival at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. (Fausports.com)
Another Blow For Merck And Schering Jul 23, 2008
The prominent cardiologist Charles Hennekens, of Florida Atlantic University tallied up the number of patients who have been shown to benefit from various cholesterol drugs in a recent paper in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs. Ninety thousand patients have been shown to benefit from statins like Zocor or Pfizer (nyse: - - )'s Lipitor. (Forbes -- Business)
PBC to vote on $87M for biotech firm Jul 22, 2008
Max Planck is still negotiating with Florida Atlantic University to obtain a 50-year lease for 6 acres of land on its Jupiter campus. Under the deal, it must operate the research center for 15 years in Palm Beach County, with 70 percent of its employees remaining in the county for at least 10 years. (The Palm Beach Post)
FAU's Smith and Joseph Earn SBC Preseason Top Honors Jul 22, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Football - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's and have been named the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively. (Fausports.com)
College roommates get vetted online Jul 20, 2008
Can a Florida Atlantic University committee save weekends at the Boca Raton school struggling ... Up to 20 percent of the 100 roommate reassignment requests made at Florida Atlantic University last year were related to things found on social-networking sites ... But Robin Vallacher, a psychology professor at Florida Atlantic University, said learning to live with people who have different values or backgrounds is one of the most important lessons learned in college. (The Palm Beach Post)
FAU plans new stadium for Schnellenbergers Owls Jul 19, 2008
FAU plans new stadium for Schnellenbergers Owls - Business First of Louisville. Members: Not Registered. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Smith Named to O'Brien Award Watch List Jul 19, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Football - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University quarterback was named to the 2008 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List, released by the Davey O'Brien Foundation and its national selection committee. (Fausports.com)
FAU Men's Basketball 2008-09 Schedule Announced Jul 17, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Men's Basketball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University men's basketball 2008-09 schedule recently was announced and includes 14 home games, non-conference match-ups at the University of Kentucky, as well as play at the University of Miami. (Fausports.com)
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit To Kick-Off 2008 College Football Season at FAU Jul 17, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - National City, ESPN Radio 760 and Florida Atlantic University are teaming up to present "National City's College Football Kickoff with Kirk Herbstreit." On August 4th, ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit will visit the Florida Atlantic University Campus in Boca Raton to headline the event, which will take place on the practice football fields from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. (Fausports.com)
Two FAU Players Named to Prestigious Award Watch List Jul 15, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Football - Official Athletic Site ... Florida Atlantic University cornerbacks and are among 40 players named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List. (Fausports.com)
Rival to MySpace brewing in Delray Jul 14, 2008
As chief technical officer, Cane began to develop Web software last year in the technology business incubator at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. He later moved to Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach, about 30 yards from the city's Atlantic Avenue strip. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hospital pullout from deal snags doctor training Jul 13, 2008
State approval of the four-year medical school at Florida Atlantic University hinged largely on the deal with Boca Raton Community Hospital to offer residencies for 125 aspiring doctors ... Just in time for Florida Atlantic University s class of 2012, school researchers are. (The Palm Beach Post)
Matt Pleskovic Named Head Strength Coach Jul 13, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's athletics department recently named Matt Pleskovic as its head strength coach. (Fausports.com)
FAU Football Kicks-off Season at Bonefish Mac's Jul 13, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Football - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's football team will begin its 2008 preseason with a "Kick-Off Party" hosted by the Martin County Chapter of the FAU Alumni Association. (Fausports.com)
FAU Football Receives More Accolades Jul 13, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's football team continues to add preseason accolades to an already extensive list. (Fausports.com)
FAU Football Will Play On National Stage Jul 13, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Football - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL- Florida Atlantic University's football team will play two nationally televised games at the University of Minnesota (UM) and at Michigan State University (MSU). (Fausports.com)
Hot female partner means more sex Jul 5, 2008
It may seem obvious that more attractive partners inspire more frequent sex, but Farnaz Kaighobadi, a PhD student in the evolutionary psychology lab at Florida Atlantic University, says the reasons are found in our cave-dwelling past and run much deeper than simply thinking your mate is hot ... "Men reported they have sex with their partners an average of 3.3 times in a typical week, she says, and they assigned them an average attractiveness rating of 7.9 on a scale of 0 to 9. With each... (Canada.com)
Former FAU Swimmer to Compete at Olympic Trials Jul 5, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Swimming g - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Former Florida Atlantic University swimmer will vie for one of two spots on the 2008 USA Olympic team, in Omaha, Nebraska. (Fausports.com)
FAU Names John McCormack Head Baseball Coach Jul 2, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Baseball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University named as the new head baseball coach during a press conference held today in the Tom Oxley Athletic Center's Founders' Lounge, located on FAU's Boca Raton campus. (Fausports.com)
Mollica Featured In Connecticut Post As She Enjoys Stellar Season With Stratford Brakettes Jul 1, 2008
Stratton had parked his car at Florida Atlantic University on St. Patrick's Day, 2006. He got out. (Umassathletics.com)
Plans nearly completefor 2nd phase of Scripps Jul 1, 2008
The so-called Briger tract is vacant land across Donald Ross Road from Florida Atlantic University, home of The Scripps Research Institute's first labs in Florida. Plans for the Briger tract have been in the works "since the day after we picked Scripps to be at Jupiter," Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Boca Community loses $110 million, cuts staff Jul 1, 2008
Of the $110 million in red ink, $50 million stems from the hospital's abandoned plan to build an academic medical center on the Boca campus of Florida Atlantic University. More Health Help. (The Palm Beach Post)
Patriot League, Nelligan Sports Marketing Sign Multiple-Year Agreement Jul 1, 2008
Nelligan Sports Marketing represents some of the elite college properties, including the Pac-10 Conference, the Horizon League, Brown University, Colorado State University, Eastern Michigan University, Fairfield University, Florida Atlantic University, Indiana State University, University of Louisville, Marquette University, Middle Tennessee State University, Newberry College, Princeton University, Providence College, Rutgers University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin at Green... (Patriotleague.com)
FAU to Name Head Baseball Coach Jul 1, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Baseball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's Athletic Director Craig Angelos will introduce the baseball program's new head coach at a press conference scheduled for 10 a.m., on Tuesday, July 1, in the Tom Oxley Center's Founders' Lounge, located on FAU's Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road. (Fausports.com)
More than 170 FAU Athletes Added to 3.0+ GPA List Jun 27, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University has announced that 173 of its student-athletes accomplished a 3. (Fausports.com)
FAU Names Lou DiFeo Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Jun 27, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Women's Basketball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University has named Lou DiFeo as its assistant women's basketball coach. (Fausports.com)
FAU Volleyball Announces 2008 Schedule Jun 24, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Women's Volleyball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's head volleyball coach has released the team's 2008 schedule. (Fausports.com)
EEO Public Filing Jun 23, 2008
Florida Atlantic University: 1. Syracuse University: 1. (WTKR.com, VA)
FAU Baseball Players Begin Pro Careers Jun 21, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Baseball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Seven student-athletes from Florida Atlantic University's 2008 baseball team are playing professional baseball for Major League affiliates this summer. (Fausports.com)
The Russert Effect: Docs Report Surge Jun 19, 2008
NBC Television personality Tim Russert walks onstage before the MSNBC Republican presidential debate at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, in this January 24, 2008 file photo. Russert, the host of NBC's "Meet the Press," died on June 13, 2008 of a heart attack, The New York Times reported on its Web site, citing his family. (ABC News)
Meigs: How does one say farewell to a giant? Jun 16, 2008
NBC political talk show host Tim Russert holds up sign as he takes the stage to serve as a questioner during the MSNBC Republican presidential debate at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. . (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
NBC's Tim Russert dies at 58 of heart attack Jun 16, 2008
In this Jan. 24, 2008 photo provided by NBC, Tim Russert moderates the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla. Russert, a political lifer who made a TV career of his passion with unrelenting questioning of the powerful and influential, died Friday, June 13, 2008. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Eating at home, buying generic help people get by Jun 16, 2008
Vinnie Morris, a sophomore in business management at Florida Atlantic University, said he's making small changes, such as driving and shopping less. "I started buying Publix brand when I go to the store," he said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Family of dead pilot sues troubled flight school Jun 15, 2008
Three months after the Everglades crash, a Kemper plane crashed in western Martin County, killing Kemper co-owner Jeff Rozelle and three Florida Atlantic University researchers. Kemper Aviation closed its doors two weeks later. (The Palm Beach Post)
Garza, Navarro ready for start Jun 14, 2008
The 11 are: 1B Michael Sheridan, William (fifth round); RHP Shane Dyer, South Mountain (AZ) Community College (sixth round); SS Matthew Hall, Auburn University (10th round); OF Michael McKenna, Florida Atlantic University (14th round); Matthew Gorgen, University of California-Berkeley (16th round); 2B Jeremy Beckham, Georgia Southern University (17th round); C David Genao, Oral Roberts University (18th round); Jason Tweedy, Long Beach University (20th round); LHP Neil Schenk, University of... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Arata, McKenna Draw Praise from ABCA Jun 13, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Baseball - Official Athletic Site ... Florida Atlantic University upperclassmen and were both honored as All-South Central Region players. (Fausports.com)
Fourth Annual Golf Tournament a Success Jun 13, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University recently held its fourth annual golf tournament, raising more than $100,000. (Fausports.com)
Unique Acoustic System Protects Manatees From Injuries And Death Jun 12, 2008
11, 2008) Researchers at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University have developed and improved upon a unique acoustic system designed to keep manatees from being injured or killed by flood gates and boat locks ... (Credit: Image courtesy of Florida Atlantic University). (Science Daily)
Football Receives Preseason Accolades Jun 12, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Football - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's football team has been earning unprecedented recognition this summer in recent football publications. (Fausports.com)
FAU Baseball's Mike McKenna Named All-America Outfielder by Rivals.com Jun 11, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Baseball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University standout was named an All-America outfielder by Rivals. (Fausports.com)
South Palm Orthospine Institute Now Open: World Renowned Orthopedic Specialist and Author, Stewart G. Eidelson, Announced the New Practice with a Focus on Spine and Spinal Stenosis Jun 7, 2008
Eidelson also serves as an assistant professor at the University Of Miami School Of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. A member of prestigious professional societies like the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Florida Orthopedic Society, Southern Orthopedic Society and American College of Forensic Medicine, his research findings have been published in peer reviewed journals and presented at countless society meetings. (PR Newswire)
2008 Oakland A's Draft, Day Two: Live Blog Jun 7, 2008
12:50pm In rounds 30 and 31, the A's selected Ryne Jernigan, a second baseman from South Alabama, and Mickey Storey, a right-handed pitcher from Florida Atlantic University. Jernigan hit. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Rangers go after college players on Day 2 Jun 7, 2008
Alex Pepe, LHP, Florida Atlantic University 45. Kevin Torres, C, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy High School 46. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Beckham selections highlight Rays' Draft Jun 7, 2008
Local ties: Michael McKenna, the 2008 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, attends Florida Atlantic University, and the outfielder was drafted 413th overall. Lefty Christopher Matulis (1397th overall), the Rays' pick in the 47th round, attends Park Vista Community High School (Fla. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
FAU Athletics Team Up Tim Graboski Roofing Inc. for Hurricane Season Jun 7, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University athletics and Tim Graboski Roofing Inc. will join forces to educate South Florida residents for this year's hurricane season. (Fausports.com)
Six Florida Atlantic Players Chosen in 2008 MLB Draft Jun 7, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Baseball - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University had a number of student-athletes selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. (Fausports.com)
Soccer Player Invited to Try Out for Jamaican National Team Jun 7, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - Men's Soccer - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - , a rising senior on the Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team, recently participated in tryouts for the Jamaican National Team. (Fausports.com)
President Named President Sun Belt Conference Executive Committee Jun 7, 2008
Florida Atlantic University - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University President Frank T. Brogan has been named president of the Sun Belt Conference Executive Committee. (Fausports.com)
Crawling in the sand, sprinting up a cargo net Jun 6, 2008
Our training ground was the ropes course at Florida Atlantic University, a challenging course with a cargo net, climbing rock-wall, zip line and other crazy endeavors college kids and Gladiator wanna-be s like to do. One day I climbed the 30-foot cargo net 12 times. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pass the popcorn: Blockbuster sequels -- financial boom or bust? Jun 6, 2008
According to a recent joint study by Binghamton University and Florida Atlantic University, sequels do not match the box office revenues of the parent films ... "One can surmise that sequels attract a disproportionate number of curious consumers in the opening week," said Suman Basuroy, assistant professor of marketing at Florida Atlantic University. (EurekAlert!)
