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September is Safety Month at FAU – and unlike other months dedicated to good causes, this one is full of fun events you participate in. For example...l Stroll and patrol: Join other night owls for a Safety Walk and patrol your campus after dark to report any safety issues you fi nd. The Boca walk is Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 9 p.m. starting outside the Student Union. RSVP to Beverly Stewart at stewart@fau.edu by Friday. Similar walks are happening in Treasure Coast (Sept. 13), Jupiter (Sept. 20), Davie (Sept. 28), and Fort Lauderdale (Sept. 29).l Clean hands: How boring is an event called, “Hand Washing Safety”? Not when it comes with a hands-on (pun intended) display. Wash your hands, then put on a product that shows the germs that are still there. Grossly fascinating. (Jupiter, Sept. 14-15)l RAD training: Speaking of hands-on, learn how to defend yourself with demonstrations by Rape Aggression Defense instructors. (Davie, Sept. 14-15)l Drunk driving test: It’s called “The Beer Goggles Obstacle Course” and “Seat Belt Convincer,” and it’s next Tuesday in Jupiter. Gotta try it to believe it. Get more details atwww.fau.edu/safetymonth.

SAFETY MONTH OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT

The Good News at Florida Atlantic University September 2-9, 2010

SAUNDERSafter hours

ou’ve probably heard FAU’s new president speak about science, research, and her goals for transforming the school into a more traditional university. But what you don’t know about Mary Jane Saunders might surprise you: She loves Lady Gaga and Shark Week, and she’s in dire need of a recommendation for a good local Cuban restaurant. See page 6.

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Over the years, FAU Libraries have made headlines for racking up an amazing amount of audio donations – from rare collections of Jewish and jazz records to hundreds of original recordings by Italian tenor Enrico Caruso to radio transcriptions of President Roosevelt’s speech to Congress following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Turns out, that was the easy part.“The Recorded Sound Archives makes

us one of the Top 20 libraries in the nation for sound recordings,” says Dr. William Miller, dean of Libraries at FAU. “The word is out among collectors, individuals, and educational institutions that we are interested in preserving and digitizing rare and historic recordings.”

So now the pressure is on to convert these analog recordings – many saved on 78-rpm discs – into digital pieces that can be accessed over the Internet.

“Our plan is to create digitized collections of recordings by some legendary performers, like Enrico Caruso, Al Jolson, or Jascha Heifetz, and then make it available to listeners through the FAU Libraries website,” says Dr. Maxine Schackman, administrative director of The Recorded Sound Archives.

That’s easier than it sounds, because the Libraries hold more than 150,000 phonograph records and other sound recordings – all from donors like Jack Saul, who died last year and left thousands of 78s, and Dr. Henry Ivey, who turned over 20,000 jazz recordings in 2006.

For more information on The Recorded Sound Archives or to volunteer, email Dr. Schackman at mschackm@fau.edu or Nathan Tinanoff at tinanoff@fau.edu. Also visit www.library.fau.edu/rsa.

A record amount of hard workFAU’s libraries are cataloging thousands of vintage recordings

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GREEKS GET IT...

...They bring a couch to a bonfire – and redefine the meaning of “front-row seat.”

Owl TimesGREEK ISSUE

Look for the Owl Times’ first annual FAU GREEK SPECIAL ISSUE on

Sept. 16. For details and advertising information, email editor@theowltimes.com.

In Brief...

Owl TimesSTAFFMichele Boyet

Rachael Joyner

Michael Koretzky

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Read us Thursdays in the Boca Breezeway or at www.theowltimes.com

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Student body vice president Evan Konecky has changed his major seven times, but there’s no confusion over what he wants to achieve this year in Student Government.

“My biggest goal this year is to get more students involved on campus,” says the senior elementary education major. “FAU has so much to offer students, and not everyone grasps that yet.”

Konecky grasped it years ago. Before elementary education, Konecky

majored in criminal justice, business, biology, marine biology, communications, and (for a short time) fi nance. But the Syracuse native has been an FAU fan since age 10, when his father’s printing company moved to Florida and helped publish FAU’s fi rst Founders Book in 1999.

“I got to go to the Owls’ fi rst football

game,” he says, pointing to Coke bottles from the 2001 inaugural game on a shelf in his offi ce. “I’ve been to almost all the home games since. It’s such a great experience.”

Football isn’t Konecky’s only childhood connection at FAU. He’s also known Student Body President Ayden Maher since the fi fth grade.

“We ate lunch together every day for four years until high school, when we went to different schools,” Konecky recalls, laughing. “He was one of my fi rst friends in Florida.”

After years apart, the two met again last year at an SG-related event, rekindled their friendship, and have now become what Konecky says is a “great team.”

“We work together and we play together.

I might see him too much now, but I really enjoy working with one of my best friends.”

After graduation, Konecky plans to teach locally. Hopefully, fi fth grade.

“I love working with young kids and being involved in their lives,” says the former camp counselor. “It’s great to be able to be a role model and help inspire young students.”

But he doesn’t want to stay in Florida forever. A devout snowboarder, Konecky plans to one day move up north to a small town and spend his days teaching – and his nights running a local bar with his brother.

“I want to live in a small town, with mountains and lots and lots of snow. I’ll teach all day and then go run the bar at night. It’ll be a dream come true.”

Every week, we profi le FAU students, faculty, and staffers who do good deeds. Know an Owl who gives a hoot? Email editor@theowltimes.com.Owls Who Give a Hoot

Advice to new students: “Don’t go to your car after class. Stay on campus and get involved in something.”

story and photo by Michele Boyet

America’s most award-winning newspaper, The New York Times, is once again offering discounted subscriptions for students and faculty – Monday–Friday for only $2.50 per week, or seven days for just $6.75 per week. Details are atnytimes.com/EducationRate.

If you don’t do it for your health, do it for your wealth. Smoking is expensive but quitting is now free. The Today & Beyond Wellness Center is offering a six-week smoking cessation program on Tuesdays from Sept. 7 through Oct. 12 at two times: from noon to 1 p.m or 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The center is located in SS-222, right off the Breezeway and over the food court on the Boca campus. Not only that, but free nicotine replacement is provided. For details, contact Rosemary Dunbar at 561-297-3615 or rdunbar@fau.edu.

The men’s basketball team has just released its 2010-11 schedule, which starts Veterans Day weekend (Nov. 11-14) at the MTE Classic, with games against Portland, Wisconsin-Milwaukee and UC-Davis. The home opener is Wednesday, Nov. 20, against Warner Southern. The season’s marquee opponent is the University of Florida – in Gainesville – on Tuesday, Nov. 23. The last game of the season is home against FIU on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. Get all the details at www.fausports.com.

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GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND QUIT SMOKING

Favorite FAU moment: “The FAU vs. FIU basketball game last year, when the Burrow was packed with students. We called it ‘Burry the Burrow in Red’ and it was incredible..”

Evan Konecky

VP changed his major – but not his mind

FOLLOWING THE BOUNCING BALL

SEPT 2-9, 2010

FRI SEPT 3Game Wars tournament

FAU’s new biweekly video-game tournament will feature 20 to 30 different game systems (including Playstation, Wii, and Xbox) with

single-player and team games. This week’s tournament is Halo 3, and the top winners take home prizes. Get there early to sign up for this free

competition. Game Wars will continue with a new tournament every other Friday through mid-November.

DETAILS: Starts 7 p.m. at Coyote Jack’s in the Boca Student Union.

SUN SEPT 5Another chance to glow

If you missed the Foam Party, here’s another chance to watch people walk around in glow paint. Il Bacio’s Restaurant & Lounge is hosting a fluorescent fashion show

with sexy “jungle creatures” body-painted by the official Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition body paint artist. You can also get glow-in-the-dark cocktails.

DETAILS: Reggae band Hard Drive at 6 p.m and Blacklight Fashion Show at 10:30 p.m. located at 29 SE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach.

THU SEPT 9The Deal Is Right game show

You’ve heard of Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right, but this quirky game show com-bines them both. Watch or join in the game to win prizes. Last year’s winners took home gift

cards, a DVD player, a stereo system, and an iPod mini. Sponsored by Program Board.

DETAILS: Starts at 8 p.m. in the Live Oak Pavilion, behind the Boca Student Union.

FAU freshmen twins Brenda and Beulah Bodden (left) enjoyed the Foam Party on Aug. 27 – and so did Krystena Geer, Justin Lubor, Sarah Swanner and Charla Kindberg (above).

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WEEKENDVampires Who SingFAU fans of movie producer Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead will either be amused or disgusted with this version – in which five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. Blood flies. Limbs are hacked off. Demons tell bad jokes. And all of it is set to music. Blame or praise Nova Southeastern students for this unique take on this 1981 hacker flick.

What: Evil Dead: The MusicalWhere: Nova Southeasten University Black Box Theatre, 3301 College Ave., Davie (close to the FAU Davie campus)Cost: $15 for FAU students with an IDShowtimes: 8 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays and 5 p.m. SundaysMore info: www.theprometheantheatre.org or 866-811-4111

FOAMFIRE &

On Aug. 26, 3,000 FAU fans watched as 500 wooden palettes were set ablaze at the Third Annual Bonfire – along with a University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazer mascot built by members of the

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. The fire was officially lit just after 8 p.m. by Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger, President Mary Jane Saunders, quarterback Jeff Van Camp, and

linebacker Michael Lockley – along with Student Body President Ayden Maher and bonfire organizer Mike Burdman (pictured above right). The night was sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, Student Government, and the Graduate Student Association.

PHOTOS BY RACHAEL JOYNER

SEPT 2-9, 2010

FRI SEPT 3Game Wars tournament

FAU’s new biweekly video-game tournament will feature 20 to 30 different game systems (including Playstation, Wii, and Xbox) with

single-player and team games. This week’s tournament is Halo 3, and the top winners take home prizes. Get there early to sign up for this free

competition. Game Wars will continue with a new tournament every other Friday through mid-November.

DETAILS: Starts 7 p.m. at Coyote Jack’s in the Boca Student Union.

SUN SEPT 5Another chance to glow

If you missed the Foam Party, here’s another chance to watch people walk around in glow paint. Il Bacio’s Restaurant & Lounge is hosting a fluorescent fashion show

with sexy “jungle creatures” body-painted by the official Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition body paint artist. You can also get glow-in-the-dark cocktails.

DETAILS: Reggae band Hard Drive at 6 p.m and Blacklight Fashion Show at 10:30 p.m. located at 29 SE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach.

THU SEPT 9The Deal Is Right game show

You’ve heard of Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right, but this quirky game show com-bines them both. Watch or join in the game to win prizes. Last year’s winners took home gift

cards, a DVD player, a stereo system, and an iPod mini. Sponsored by Program Board.

DETAILS: Starts at 8 p.m. in the Live Oak Pavilion, behind the Boca Student Union.

FAU freshmen twins Brenda and Beulah Bodden (left) enjoyed the Foam Party on Aug. 27 – and so did Krystena Geer, Justin Lubor, Sarah Swanner and Charla Kindberg (above).

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WEEKENDVampires Who SingFAU fans of movie producer Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead will either be amused or disgusted with this version – in which five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. Blood flies. Limbs are hacked off. Demons tell bad jokes. And all of it is set to music. Blame or praise Nova Southeastern students for this unique take on this 1981 hacker flick.

What: Evil Dead: The MusicalWhere: Nova Southeasten University Black Box Theatre, 3301 College Ave., Davie (close to the FAU Davie campus)Cost: $15 for FAU students with an IDShowtimes: 8 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays and 5 p.m. SundaysMore info: www.theprometheantheatre.org or 866-811-4111

FOAMFIRE &

On Aug. 26, 3,000 FAU fans watched as 500 wooden palettes were set ablaze at the Third Annual Bonfire – along with a University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazer mascot built by members of the

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. The fire was officially lit just after 8 p.m. by Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger, President Mary Jane Saunders, quarterback Jeff Van Camp, and

linebacker Michael Lockley – along with Student Body President Ayden Maher and bonfire organizer Mike Burdman (pictured above right). The night was sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, Student Government, and the Graduate Student Association.

PHOTOS BY RACHAEL JOYNER

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In Brief...

Let’s face it, Parking and Transportation Services isn’t the most popular department at FAU. But without those thick-skinned folks, parking on all the campuses would be an anarchistic mess. So heed these rule changes, designed to make life easier for all commuters: Vehicles with FAU parking permits can’t use the spots with parking meters (they’re reserved for visitors). And no more backing in or pulling through spaces. Finally, here’s some good news: Lots 24 and 27 are open on the Boca campus, adding more than 600 spaces.

Advance notice for graduating seniors: The next FAU Career Day and Technical Fair is Thursday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the FAU Arena on the Boca campus. Employers have until Sept. 10 to sign up, so look for details in the next issue of Owl Times. Till then, contact the Career Development Center’s James Watson, Jr. jwatson@fau.edu or 561-297-3533.

Through Sept. 23, the Student Wellness Center on the Davie campus is offering a chance to get a backpack full of snacks. The fi rst 50 FAU students, faculty, and staff members to recruit a friend to join the Student Wellness Center receive a free backpack and snack. Bring your Owl Card to participate and email Browardwellness@fau.edu for more details.

PARK IT RIGHT OR GET TICKETED

Before becoming FAU’s sixth president, Mary Jane Saunders was provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Cleveland State University in Ohio. Prior to that, she was the director of CSU’s Biomedical Health Institute and the founding dean of the College of Science, CSU’s second-largest college.

Before CSU, Saunders was a program offi cer and deputy division director at the government-funded National Science Foundation, director of the Institute of Biomolecular Science at the University of South Florida, and an assistant professor in the botany department at Louisiana State University.

FAU’s second female president earned her Ph.D. in botany from the University of Massachusetts and did her postdoctoral work through a science program at the University of

Georgia. And in her free time? Well...ONE DAY THAT CAN

LEAD TO A CAREER

BRING A PAL, LEAVE WITH A BACKPACK

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Annavicenzo’s Italian restaurant (1930 NE 5th Ave). “I also really love Rocco’s Tacos. There’s just a great atmosphere and energy in there.” But, “I’m still looking for a good Cuban restaurant. I love Cuban food. I could use some suggestions.”

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Project Runway. “I just love seeing the creations. My mother made clothes for me and my three sisters when we were younger, so I can appreciate how hard it is to do.” Also: MythBusters and Shark Week.

MOVIES: “The last movie I saw with my husband was Date Night. We were laughing until we cried.” But her favorite movie: “I don’t want to date myself, but I love The Big Chill. Brings back great memories of my friends in graduate school.”

MOST EMBARRASSING CD SHE OWNS: “I hate to admit this, but I have Cheer’s greatest hits album. But it’s still wrapped

in the plastic!” Also: “I love Lady Gaga. Now she’s sort of a general phenomenon, but I believe I discovered her a long time ago. I think she is so talented and creative, and her music is fun.”

FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: “I love going to the food court in the Breezeway and meeting students. I do some table-hopping and visit all the student organizations in the Breezeway.” Also: “The Jaffe Center for Books Arts in the library is just a treasure. I’ve never seen anything like it on another campus.”

FAVORITE ROOM IN THE BALDWIN HOUSE: “Actually, in my closet there is a wall for shoes – I’ve never had anything like it before and I love it. The Baldwin House is beautiful, but I love my shoe wall.”

More than anything, Saunders likes to read. Find out which books at www.theowltimes.com – and why she wants to hang your artwork on the walls of the her offi ce.

SAUNDERSAfter hours...

MOST FUN SO FAR AT FAU: “I’ve done so many amazing things, it’s hard to pick.” On her list:l “I got to help give an ultrasound to a pregnant dolphin. I’ve never done anything like that before.”l “Rescuing 91 sea turtles with FAU professor Jeanette Wyneken was an excellent experience.”

PROCEDURES WITH WILD DOLPHIN CARRIED OUT UNDER NMFS PERMIT NO.14352 ISSUED TO DR. GREGORY BOSSART. PHOTO: GARY FIRSTENBERG

Faculty...

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The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is so sure yoga is good for you, it’s offering a free class. Show up any Tuesday or Thursday from 12:10 to 1 p.m. (or Saturdays 10 to 11 a.m.) and try it out. If you like it, faculty and staff are charged only $60 for eight classes. For details, email Kristine Lee at klee26@fau.edu.

If you’ve never heard of the Prudential-Davis Productivity Awards, they’re actually quite clever. They’re presented annually to full-time state employees and agencies that clearly exceed expectations and save money for Florida taxpayers. Cash awards range from $200 to $2,750. The nomination deadline is Friday, Sept.17. For details, got to www.floridataxwatch.org/dpa.

FAU’s Human Resources Department wants you to know about two events next Thursday, Sept. 2...l A presentation about the State of Florida Deferred Compensation (457) Plan will be held at 10 a.m. and again at noon in the HR Conference Room in the Administration Building. For details, email Suzanne Eshleman at seshlema@fau.edu.l Michael Erbaio, FAU’s representative from Fidelity Investments, will be available for appointments all day. To schedule one, go www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservations or email Michael Erbaio at michael.erbaio@fmr.com.

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