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PRESIDENT'S BLOG

Hats Off to FAU Volleyball on a Great Season
Congratulations to FAU volleyball on having its best season since 2005! The team ended the regular season ranked second in Conference USA with an overall record of 21-6. The Owls were undefeated (15-0) at home this season. The team made history when they snapped Rice's 15-match winning streak to secure their 14^th home victory, setting a school record. Four players earned All-Conference honors: Sigourney Kame, Ivone Martinez and Massiel Matos and made the First Team, while Abbi Reid made the Second Team. Ivone also was named Conference USA Setter of the Year after leading the nation in assists per set (12.60) for the second consecutive year. She is the first player in program history to be named Conference Setter of the Year and the first volleyball player to earn an individual superlative since 2005. Congratulations again to Head Coach Fernanda Nelson, the coaching staff and the team on a wonderful season. Go Owls!
Congrats to the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program!
Congratulations to FAU's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program on their first ever national title! The team recently finished first overall at the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C., which included 60 competing universities. In the 22 years since it was established, the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program has won 32 national and international awards. Peace, Justice and Human Rights is a platform of FAU's strategic plan, and by giving students the opportunity to enhance their diplomatic skills, the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program is helping the university make great strides in our Race to Excellence. The program's namesake, the late Leon Charney, played a pivotal role in achieving the historic 1978 peace accords between Israel and Egypt, and received an honorary doctorate from FAU in 2015. I am very proud of Dr. Jeffrey Morton and his student diplomats for their contributions to the program's legacy of excellence, and I know Leon would be too.
A Day to Honor Our American Heroes
On Monday, we will observe Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to the men and women who have bravely served our country in the armed forces. No classes will be held on Monday, and most university offices will be closed. I hope you will take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, and remember the many military service people who are currently deployed far from home, working to protect those freedoms. At FAU, we show our appreciation for our veterans every day. We've made it a top priority to provide programs and services to encourage our veterans' success as they return to civilian life. Our Military and Veterans Student Success Center offers resources such as peer mentoring, internship and employment opportunities, and social gatherings for more than 1,500 military and veteran Owls. FAU also recently was selected by the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program as one of six network partners to administer an entrepreneur initiative throughout Florida. The program offers resources to help veterans successfully launch and operate a company. Click here for more information about this wonderful program. Enjoy the long weekend, and thank you to all of our military veterans. Go Owls!
The 'Atlantic Awakens' for Homecoming Week!
It's homecoming week here at FAU, the most spirited time of year. We will welcome home all alumni and honor the 2008 Motor City Bowl Championship football team on their 10^th anniversary. Student Government has planned a number of special activities to celebrate this year's theme, "Atlantic Awakens," including Visit 'Hoth' on the Housing Lawn, laser tag, Darth Owlsley photos, and more! Of course, we'll also enjoy annual favorites including the 'ExtravaCANza' Canned Food Sculpture Contest, Day of Service, comedy show, Fall Family Fest, the Talon Awards, and the OwlFest concert featuring Catch 21Savage and Juicy J. The highlight of the week is our football game against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. This past weekend, the Owls defeated local rival FIU 49-14 in the annual Shula Bowl. Let's pack FAU Stadium and cheer our team to another victory! Click here for information about purchasing tickets. Specially discounted tickets are available for alumni by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS. As always, tickets for students are free, so I hope to see the student section full. Click here for more information. For more information about "Atlantic Awakens" including the full schedule of events, visit www.fau.edu/homecoming. Go Owls!
Standing with the Jewish Community
My thoughts are with everyone who was affected by the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh on Saturday. FAU values its relationships with our many Jewish students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and friends around the world, and our sympathies are with the entire Jewish community during this sad time. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in this institution's roots, and I am incredibly proud that FAU is one of the most culturally diverse universities in the country. FAU will continue to foster a safe and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender or sexual orientation. We're proud to have an active Jewish student population here at FAU. Our campus Hillel offers programs that benefit students, help them experience Jewish life, and make new friends who share their faith. These students contribute much to the life of the university and our community, through their campus involvement and civic service. FAU's Counseling and Psychological Services Center is available to students who may be affected by this horrible incident. Click here for more information. For employees, information about FAU's Employee Assistance Program is available at http://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/providers.php.

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