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Number 472 • Year XI COMMUNITY see page 3
Local Hospital’s Worries and Response to COVID-19 Surges
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL COMMUNITY see page 4
FAU Submits Reopening Plan to City Council
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Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Connect Volunteer Shoppers To Senior Clients With New Program
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Palm Beach Atlantic Prepares to Welcome New Students
Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics reopens for flight training The Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics at the Boca Raton Airport is Lynn University’s first facility to reopen to students. Although the building has reduced occupancy and expanded safety guidelines, students can resume flight training and meet with instructors. “Our students are excited to get back in the air,” said Jeff Johnson, dean. “We’re doing everything we can to keep everyone safe and healthy while we provide the best flight training possible.” Faculty and staff at the airport implemented a series of precautions to reduce spread of the coronavirus, including: - Face masks that cover the nose
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Bank of America Connects Local Youth to Workforce
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Bank of America today announced that the four Palm Beach County high school juniors and seniors selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders) have started their paid summer internship experience of leadership, civic engagement, and workforce skills-building. In light of the health concerns that remain in local communities, the program has been adapted to a virtual format, through which students’ will have the opportunity to participate in sessions that will expose them to the vital role that nonprofits play in advancing community health, the importance of public-private partnerships
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PBA Women’s Tennis Garners Seven Individual ITA Academic Awards
FAU Announces Laptop Loaner Program for First-Gen Students Story on Page 9 When Florida Atlantic University transitioned to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FAU Libraries partnered with FAU’s Office of Financial Aid to assist students in need of access to educational materials and did not have a capable laptop. The FAU Libraries repurposed 100 laptops for long-term loan to students, enabling them to continue with their college education without missing a beat. “Meeting the needs of FAU’s students has always been our top priority and the longterm loan of laptops during the pandemic is just one more example of our continually evolving services to students,” said Carol Hixson, dean of the FAU Libraries. FAU’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management recently received a grant of $45,000 from the
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