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PRESIDENT'S BLOG

Welcome, New Owls!
Today kicks off the most exciting time of year here at FAU, as our new first-year students move in to their residence halls on the Boca Raton campus. Freshmen in the Harriett L. Wilkes Honors College moved in to the Jupiter campus on Tuesday and upperclassmen on both campuses will join us tomorrow. It was a great pleasure to welcome many of our new students and their families, and lend a hand during the move-in process. Thank you to all of the faculty and staff who came out to greet our new Owls and help them settle in to their campus homes. I look forward to formally welcoming our first-year students at Freshman Convocation on Sunday, August 19 at 1 p.m. This memorable ceremony marks the beginning of a student's college career and connects them to each other and to the university. Please click here for more information about Freshman Convocation. Don't forget to stop by the "Owl Involved" student organization fair in the Breezeway immediately following the ceremony. I also encourage all students to take part in the "Weeks of Welcome" events scheduled on all campuses. Events include the Welcome Bash Carnival tonight at 6 p.m. on the Housing Lawn, our 14th annual Day of Service on August 25, and College Colors Day, a nation-wide celebration of the kick-off of intercollegiate athletics, on August 31. Click here for more information about Weeks of Welcome events. Welcome to FAU, Class of 2022!
Update on Canceled Commencement Ceremony
While yesterday was a day of celebration for many of our summer graduates, we had to cancel the 5 p.m. ceremony and evacuate the Student Union, due to what law enforcement considered a credible threat. We understand how disappointed the graduates and their families must be, but the safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our top priority. More than 450 students from the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science were scheduled to participate in the ceremony. We are working on other options to give these graduates the recognition they deserve. They will be contacted soon with details.
Congratulations, Summer Grads!
Today, Florida Atlantic University celebrated its largest summer graduating class in history! More than 1,800 Owls received their degrees during three commencement ceremonies. As always, we had a tremendously diverse class, with students representing 32 countries. Five students are only 18 years old. They received their bachelor's degrees just three months after graduating from FAU High School! Another two of our graduates are living proof that it's never too late to make your dreams come true: 81-year-old Nicoletta Sorice received a bachelor's degree in language and linguistics, and 80-year-old Kalman Fagan received a master of music business administration. All three ceremonies were webcast and are available to view and download by clicking here. Congratulations to our newest alumni, and Go Owls!
Welcome, Orientation Attendees!
Today marks one of our last freshman orientation sessions of the summer. Orientation is a wonderful opportunity for incoming first-year students and their families to get a preview of life at FAU and meet their fellow Owls in the Class of 2022. Students enjoy a fully immersive experience including a campus tour and overnight stay in a residence hall. They also learn about FAU traditions and how to get involved on campus, and start building their Owl Flight Plan. I look forward to officially welcoming our new students at Freshman Convocation on Sunday, August 19. Go Owls!
Remembering Dr. John Pritchett
Over the weekend, we learned the sad news that former Interim President Dr. John Pritchett has passed away. Dr. Pritchett served as provost and chief academic officer for five years before serving as interim president from 2009 to 2010. Dr. Pritchett, a professor of biomedical sciences and zoologist, was a treasured member of the Florida Atlantic University community. During his time as provost, he oversaw the establishment of the Graduate College and the introduction of a new undergraduate general curriculum. As interim president, he hosted His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet during a historic visit to the university. Prior to joining FAU, Dr. Pritchett had a very accomplished career as interim provost, dean of the graduate school, and head of zoology and wildlife sciences at Auburn University. Upon his retirement, he and his wife, Ginger, moved back to Auburn, Alabama. Click here to read the full obituary. The FAU community grieves during this sad time, and we send our deepest condolences to Dr. Pritchett's family and loved ones.

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