FAU's Communication department offers a class titled Coverage of Public Affairs. This class is a requirement for Multimedia Journalism majors, but for everyone else it is an inside view into the life of a journalist. In this class, which is taught by Professor Glenn Singer, the students are assigned ‘beats’ or topics to write on and throughout the semester each student uncovers topics to report on within their beat.
An example would be if I had the beat of Arts within FAU, I would cover performances within the art departments, profile pieces on distinguished professors, upcoming projects, interesting classes that do not follow your typical academic scale etc…The student then researches their beat constantly, choosing stories and keeps up with their reporting, all while consulting with the professor every step of the way to keep the student on the right track. Just recently part 2 of this class was added to FAU. This class 'part 2 class' works with the part 1 students and assists them as if they were editors.
Once finished the articles/stories are entered onto the OWL OBSERVER. This is an online website where anyone can go and view what the Coverage of Public Affairs students have written.
Throughout this course interviewing skills and techniques are what the professor continually instructs the students on; when to interview, how to start an interview. This class is a helpful tool for any student in any major, due to the fact that the class touches on skills that everyone can and will use on their career path. Professor Singer says that, “ The interviewing process for an article helps prepare students for interviewing for jobs and the face to face encounter that we deal with everyday in the workplace."
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Budget Cuts at FAU!
Everyone knows how the economy is suffering in these hard times. We as college students are also more aware of how these hard times are not making 'attending a university' any easier. Prices are increasing, taxes are increasing and we are losing our jobs that pay for our classes.
The state will most likely need to cut $700 million by the end of this fiscal year (June 30), which means that FAU will need to immediately reduce our budget by $12 million dollars and by another $15 million in July.
The Board of Trustee's were discussing in their January meeting that these cuts will come from programs, consolidating duplicate services, promoting and increasing the distant learning classes, etc... Leaving layoff's as a last resort.
More detailed budget information, that lets you post a specific question and the university will answer them. President Brogan recently traveled to Washington D.C to help figure out how much of the new stimulus package will FAU receive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMY_kkOxpaU, President Obama speaking on behalf of the new stimulus package.
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The state will most likely need to cut $700 million by the end of this fiscal year (June 30), which means that FAU will need to immediately reduce our budget by $12 million dollars and by another $15 million in July.
The Board of Trustee's were discussing in their January meeting that these cuts will come from programs, consolidating duplicate services, promoting and increasing the distant learning classes, etc... Leaving layoff's as a last resort.
More detailed budget information, that lets you post a specific question and the university will answer them. President Brogan recently traveled to Washington D.C to help figure out how much of the new stimulus package will FAU receive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMY_kkOxpaU, President Obama speaking on behalf of the new stimulus package.
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SGA Election Time
It's Student Government Election time, and as a student who has never voted for the elections here at FAU; I intend to this year. The SGA is responsible for so much that happens across our campuses that it is wonder that more students don't vote.
Voting for anything or anyone is privilege we have, and I know that FAU had a large number of students that came out and voted for the most recent presidential election. Voting for your schools SGA is just as effective and rewarding.
Our schools newspaper, The University Press, has published statements from candidates in the February 19, 2009 paper. They also listed the times and locations in which students can vote on any of the campuses or on your MyFAU page.
So go vote Owl's!
Voting for anything or anyone is privilege we have, and I know that FAU had a large number of students that came out and voted for the most recent presidential election. Voting for your schools SGA is just as effective and rewarding.
Our schools newspaper, The University Press, has published statements from candidates in the February 19, 2009 paper. They also listed the times and locations in which students can vote on any of the campuses or on your MyFAU page.
So go vote Owl's!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Where to Get Your 'Owl' Gear
I know that there are many students attending FAU who are proud to be an OWL. However, not a single day goes by that I do not see 'traitor pieces' of clothing being worn by FAU's students to school. I see Miami Hurricanes, Florida Gators and Seminoles, Notre Dame, Texas A&M etc...
These articles of clothing should be worn outside of school guys. For being a smaller establishment we should be wearing are Owl gear proudly. The Boca Raton campus has a nice sized 'school spirit' section in the bookstore, to which anyone can stop by and purchase Owl attire and memorabilia.
Or you can go to the following websites:
http://www.owlsgear.com/
or
http://faudirtybirds.com/
Both of these sites sell Owl gear that is different form the items within the bookstore's. So come on Owl's show your pride for FAU, because now you have no excuse not to!
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These articles of clothing should be worn outside of school guys. For being a smaller establishment we should be wearing are Owl gear proudly. The Boca Raton campus has a nice sized 'school spirit' section in the bookstore, to which anyone can stop by and purchase Owl attire and memorabilia.
Or you can go to the following websites:
http://www.owlsgear.com/
or
http://faudirtybirds.com/
Both of these sites sell Owl gear that is different form the items within the bookstore's. So come on Owl's show your pride for FAU, because now you have no excuse not to!
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Leonardo DiCaprio is Wearing FAU Gear!
Leonardo DiCaprio, a famous actor, most notably from the movie Titanic, was seen about town wearing an FAU hat. When questioned on why he is wearing an FAU hat during an interview Leo did with GQ magazine he said, "I have no idea. But I love baseball caps! This is the real reason I wear ’em: I just like the design and the pattern. People come up to me and say, “You went to FAU!” Wait—this is Florida Atlantic University."
Well no mater if he knows who we are or not, he is till sporting the 'OWL' which makes him an okay guy for us. With Leo wearing this hat and being photographed in it, it gives FAU a more worldly recognition. We Owl's are so often over looked by the more popular universities.
So we must thank the hat company for making such comfortable hats, because without them Leonardo DiCaprio would have never worn it.
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The Art of Note Taking!
What do you do when you’re sitting in a class and the professor is rambling on and on. Most students try to pay attention, while others nod off. This is a prime time for me to do some people watching. In one of my evening classes the professor stands in the front of the room and lectures the entire class.
While I try to pay attention I tend to glance around and see what my fellow students look like or are doing. I tend to see a lot of nodding heads, which are desperately trying to hold themselves up. There is one girl who checks her make-up all through class and another one who is always taking her shoes off, which I need to ask her to stop doing. They are several people who stare at the Starbucks coffee cups. I would say fourteen out of twenty people are texting and the rest of the class is taking notes or at least trying too.
When it comes to taking notes there actually is no right way or wrong way, it is more based around what works for you as an individual. I know that when I am taking notes I like to focus on the main points. I have a friend in that class who face is 3 inches away from the paper the entire class because she is so focused on writing down every word the professor says.
Many good results can come from taking proper notes in class. A good test score, more awareness on what the professor basis the class around and because you are taking notes the professor is less likely to call on you. FAU is offering a FREE Workshop for note-taking in Feb and March. This workshop is designed around how to make taking notes more effective and less stressful.
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While I try to pay attention I tend to glance around and see what my fellow students look like or are doing. I tend to see a lot of nodding heads, which are desperately trying to hold themselves up. There is one girl who checks her make-up all through class and another one who is always taking her shoes off, which I need to ask her to stop doing. They are several people who stare at the Starbucks coffee cups. I would say fourteen out of twenty people are texting and the rest of the class is taking notes or at least trying too.
When it comes to taking notes there actually is no right way or wrong way, it is more based around what works for you as an individual. I know that when I am taking notes I like to focus on the main points. I have a friend in that class who face is 3 inches away from the paper the entire class because she is so focused on writing down every word the professor says.
Many good results can come from taking proper notes in class. A good test score, more awareness on what the professor basis the class around and because you are taking notes the professor is less likely to call on you. FAU is offering a FREE Workshop for note-taking in Feb and March. This workshop is designed around how to make taking notes more effective and less stressful.
GO OWLS!
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