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Boca Raton, FL – One of Israel’s top drone researchers will discuss her research in drone technology, human-computer and human-robot interaction and autonomous vehicles at the Bocaire Country Club Wednesday, February 12 at 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Southeast Region, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Speaker Dr. Jessica Cauchard is a lecturer in BGU’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. Her areas of expertise include humancomputer and human-robot interaction, with a focus on novel interaction techniques and ubiquitous computing. Her research also explores the impact of autonomous vehicles and intelligent devices.

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Before joining BGU, Dr. Cauchard was a member of the faculty of Computer Science at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya between 2017 and 2019. Dr. Cauchard pursued postdoctoral research at Stanford University. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Bristol, the U.K., in Computer Science. In 2015, the Brown Institute for Media Innovation awarded her a Magic Grant for her work on interacting with drones.

Light refreshments will be served. Admission: $18 per person. To RSVP and register, visit http:// www.aabgu.org/Boca-Raton2. For more information, please contact Melody Mokhtarian at 646-452-3693 or mmokhtarian@aabgu.org

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Contrast the Rhetoric of Today to the Examples of Dr. King

Just over a month ago I listened as a group of students in an oratory contest shared their thoughts on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he would feel today about the state of America.

One said the iconic civil rights leader believed that all human beings, regardless of color, creed or economic status, had value and deserved both dignity and respect. Another mentioned how his nonviolent fight for racial equality resulted in him winning a Nobel Peace Prize.

This weekend, we will join fellow Americans to observe Dr. King’s birthday and celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. As we listen to speeches at the breakfasts, brunches, marches and walks, please consider the actions and the rhetoric emanating from our leaders in Washington and contrast that to the examples of Dr. King. An ordinary Southern Baptist minister, Dr. King preached as an idealist, but he had a pragmatic side. He saw clearly, the realities of this world. The masterful political tactician championed the dignity of ordinary people around the world, espe

Suppose you were to try identifying the traits you feel are most important for an employer, an employee, a customer or client, or a supplier. What would they be? It might seem simple to list qualities such as talent, skill, dependability and effectiveness, along with some others. But how about… holiness?

Holiness? When we hear that word, it conjures images of religious people and rites, perhaps someone sequestered in a secluded monastery somewhere engaging in rituals that have no connection with everyday life and work. But in truth, that is not what “holiness” is about.

Yes, one dictionary defines the word as “the quality or state of being holy.” Synonyms suggested include “blessedness, devoutness, godliness, piety, piousness, saintliness.” All these terms seem to have nothing to do with the marketplace, at least in the 21st century. But a speaker I heard

cially the poor and voiceless.

He was no stranger to insults and threats. Still he always maintained his dignity. And although he was persecuted by bigoted municipal, state and federal officials, he remained tough and unflinching in the face of injustice.

He predicted his death. He was in Memphis, Tennessee, preparing to support the city’s striking sanitation workers, when an assassin’s bullet cut him down as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel.

Despite the injustice, he still envisioned a better future.

As I look around, I see a community that is much different from the one in which Dr. King lived in the 1950s and 60s. In our schools and communities, little black boys and black girls now join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. Blacks, women and gays are heads of major corporations and institutions of higher learning. They lead our cities, counties and represent us at the state and national levels.

Still, we live in a nation where we are judged by the color of our skins and not by the content of our character, as Dr. King hoped for. Power and access to opportunity remain unequal. Racism still plagues us. Sometimes, that racism is blatant. Or it could be as subtle as a quiet, even polite, disparagement of a person or group of people. Worse, this could be from someone close, a family member, a friend of an acquaintance.

Though it may be uncomfortable, we should denounce it immediately regardless of the source

So, how can we close the chasm between what has been achieved and what Dr. King envisioned? And let’s make no mistake — such a gap exists.

There’s no doubt that Dr. King’s message or dream for America has taken a detour. All one needs to do is look at our country’s leadership over the last three years, to confirm that President Donald Trump has launched a frontal assault on Dr. King’s ideals.

As the student said, Dr. King certainly would be profoundly disappointed considering that only 11 years earlier, history was made when a black man was elected president, to lead this nation.

There are also those who would question the importance of the King holiday. A talk show host said this week that all the speeches and tributes are getting redundant.

I disagree because honoring greatness is never redundant. Let’s face it, the examples Dr. King set during those pivotal years of the Civil Rights Movement have ever-changing ramifications until today. I too long for the day when we achieve Dr. King’s vision.

Such would be the day when we would be free from bigotry, prejudice, intolerance and other forms of irrational ideology and behavior.

Gone from our vocabulary will be terms “white men,” “black men,” “gay candidate,” “people of color,” and other labels of superficial judgement.

Let’s take this weekend to rejuvenate our souls and our commitment to the values Dr. King stood for: compassion, equality, justice, tolerance, truth and nonviolence among others.

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By Robert J. Tamasy Expecting Holiness In Business?

recently explained that at its roots, holiness means things such as “wholeness, integrity, and quality.”

In that context, would it not be desirable to find “holiness” in those for whom we work, those who work for us, people who buy our goods and services, and those who provide resources that we need? Would it not be desirable for others to find those characteristics of holiness in ourselves?

I must admit there have been few times – if any – when I thought, “there goes someone who exhibits holiness.” However, as I reflect upon the thousands of individuals I have encountered through my career in many different settings, some people have demonstrated distinctive, even unusual wholeness, integrity, quality, humility, compassion, honesty and sincerity. They certainly would have into the aforementioned speaker’s definition of holiness.

So, how do we respond to this idea? How do we find holiness in others? How can – or should – we cultivate it in ourselves? It is not surprising that the Bible offers some suggestions:

Seek out and emulate people who model holiness. Is there anyone you know who, in terms of wholeness, integrity, quality and similar virtues, could fit into the “holiness” category? If there is, try to spend time with that person, even pursue him or her as a mentor and teacher. Then seek to become like them and positively influence others. “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice…” (Philippians 4:9). “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others” (2 Timothy 2:2).

Pursue a different way of thinking. We work and live in settings where holiness

seems an alien concept. The world around us wants to “press us into its mold.” By a conscious act of the will, we can resist such pressure and strive for higher standards of thought and action. “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approved what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2).

Appropriate the power to become a holy person. The Bible teaches those who have committed their lives to following Jesus Christ have been given new life, a new capacity to live in a way they could not previously. “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, to be made new in the attitude of your minds” (Ephesians 4:22-24).

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BOCA SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

By Charlotte Beasley Opal Awards Gala at Boca West

A delightful evening this past week at the Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s Opal Awards Gala honoring several outstanding Community Leaders. So many familiar faces enjoyed a surf and turf dinner, and well deserved awards to several honorees including Yaacov and Sue Heller. Neil Safer did an outstanding job as the fundraiser.

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By Pamela Weinroth Social Roundup

Starting off the new year on a high-energy, “feel good note,” the Bresky Bash 2020: was a Concert for the Community” presented by The Law Offices of Robin Bresky

The rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd as they were treated to a live 90-minute crowdpleasing, “dancin’ in your seats” show by Decades Rewind, presenting memoryjogging sets of top chart hits from the ‘80s and then a rewind back to the ‘60s. The national touring music production, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show (with 60 songs, 100 costume changes, and plenty of nostalgic video) featured memorable rock, pop, disco, funk and Motown favorites from Queen, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, ABBA, 5th Dimension, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross & The Supremes and more.

Concert-goers felt as though they have been transported back to the time as the music was hitting its peak of power, passion, and creativity.

Everyone left the show feeling uplifted, happy, and energized by this musical journey through time.

Best of all, proceeds from the Bresky Bash will benefit the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County projects and client services.

As explained by Robin Bresky, the mission of the “Bash” is to:

1) raise awareness of the LASPBC, 2) increase education on the meaningful work of the LASPBC and 3) raise funds to help expand services to those who need it the most.

The LASPBC is committed to providing high quality civil legal advice, representation and education to the disadvantaged of Palm Beach County so as to protect their personal safety, enhance their opportunities and living conditions and promote self-sufficiency.

Its work helps its clients deal with many of life’s most basic needs: a safe home, enough food to eat, a quality education, and protection against exploitation and discrimination.

A night to celebrate the young Women of Tomorrow as they rise to their true potential.

- Congratulations to Marisa & Matthew Baker on receiving the PHYLLIS & HARVEY SANDLER CRYSTAL AWARD and Sandy & Rob Beyer, recipients of the SHIRLEY & ALLAN B. SOLOMON LEADERSHIP AWARD. Established in 1983, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center provides a broad range of enriching programs and services for individuals of all ages and abilities to meet the diverse needs of its members, the Jewish community and the community at large. Levis JCC promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs. From preschool and summer camp, to teen and family activities, from athletics to cultural arts, adult enrichment and special needs programming as well as Boca’s chic Resale Boutique, the Levis JCC offers something for everyone.

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center is a non-profit community agency of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

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Glow Red on The Green 2020 – January 30th 6:30 – 9:30PM

Join in for an elaborate light transformation, while you enjoy festive cocktails, delicious food, golf contests, and a DJ with dancing under the stars benefitting The Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute in partnership with Boca Raton Resort & Club.

2020 Boca Raton Brain Bowl – January 31st 11AM – 1:30PM

Brain Bowl’s efforts benefit the Alzheimer’s Association; Alzheimer’s Community Care; and Florida Atlantic University’s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

By Jessica Del Vecchio Office of Economic Development

- Phoenix Tower International (PTI) entered into agreements to acquire 1,408 towers in Ecuador and 1,046 towers in Colombia. With these two recent acquisitions, PTI will own and operate over 7,000 towers across Latin America. Founded in 2013, this international company is thriving.

- ADT acquired its largest independent dealer, Defenders for approximately $381 million. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Defenders has approximately 2,900 team members across 130 field branch locations and has developed a best-in-class direct marketing skillset, currently generating more than 6 billion ADT advertising impressions annually.

- Two of the five companies in Palm Beach County that outperformed the S&P 500 this past decade, are based in Boca Raton. SBA Communications (NASDAQ: SBAC) was up 630 percent and Geo Group (NYSE: GEO) increased by 227 percent.

- Associate Professor of Marketing from Lynn University, Andrew Burnstine, was recently featured on a segment of WPTV’s The List. The List is a daily syndicated television show that’s entering its 8th season. Professor Burnstine discussed the benefits of recycled textiles and the environmental impacts of sustainability.

- The Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI) recently launched in Boca Raton. This 501(c)(3) was created with the mission to empower the South Florida Hispanic Entrepreneur community through educational programs, to increase their odds of sustainable business success in the U.S., and to optimize the quality and length of their learning cycle as business owners. The newly established organization will provide the tools for the development of capabilities for the Hispanic entrepreneurs and opportunities to access the Hispanic market to other corporations. The programs will be in English and Spanish and will build a bridge between the entrepreneurs and corporations seeking to enter the U.S. and Hispanic markets. Quality of Life:

- Boca’s dog beach received some welldeserved recognition in a recent edition of Forbes magazine. The list included seven dog beaches across the U.S., from Washington, Michigan, New Jersey and California – Boca’s Bark Beach is in good company.

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By Robert Weinroth The Census is Coming, Count on It!

The question asked by many is, why do we really need an accurate count of the number of people are living in the United States?

The census is more than just a head count. It provides a snapshot in time (April 1st) of our country’s population and is a determinant of how legislative seats (federal, state and local) are apportioned.

The number of US House seats remains the same – 435. They are allocated by population and with the steady migration of residents to Florida (we are now the third largest state in the union having overtaken New York). More than likely, Florida will see two new Congressional seats added in 2022 due to the reapportionment that will be required.

Florida had 23 Congressional seats in 2000 growing to 25 in 2002, 27 in 2012 and, presumably our delegation will grow to 29 Members of Congress representing Florida in 2022, The number of US Senators remains fixed at 2.

The additional members of the Congressional delegation translate into additional electors in the Electoral College. In other words, whereas in 2000 Florida had 25 electors (one for each Member of Congress and the US Senate), our state will have 29 electors in 2020 (Florida will not receive the additional Congressional seats, until after reapportionment is completed in 2021).

If that wasn’t enough to make you eager to see every man, woman and child residing in our state on April 1 2020 counted (including aliens and snow-birds who have not flown north), there are multiple other decisions made based on the census numbers.

The distribution of federal and state dollars is directly tied to the census figures.

An undercount of the population could skew data used to determine how our state allocates representation in the legislature and local governmental bodies. It would, likewise, impact how billions of dollars a year are allocated for schools, hospitals and other infrastructure projects. An undercount would also undermine the integrity of economic data used by businesses, researchers and policymakers and make forecasting (e.g., inputs and outputs to beneficiaries of federal and state programs) less accurate.

The US Constitution mandates the government enumerate the number of people (citizens and non-citizens) living in our country every ten years.

In addition to Florida; Texas, Colorado and Oregon are projected to be gaining Congressional seats in 2022 while Illinois, Ohio, New York and West Virginia are among the states expected to lose seats. An undercount could potentially shift those projections.

Once the Congressional seats are

apportioned, our state lawmakers will be charged with the task of drawing the new congressional district boundaries. This process can be painful as we saw in the last cycle when the courts forced the maps to be redrawn to make them as party neutral as possible, The census data will also underpin the state house and senate districts and local boundaries (e.g., single member county, municipal and school boards).

A significant amount of spending decisions depends on accurate census data. In the 2015 fiscal year, 132 federal programs utilized the census data to allocate over $675 billion for programs such as Head Start, Medicare, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Pell grants and reduced-price school lunch programs. Federal dollars for transportation are apportioned according to census data. Census data helps companies decide where to locate distribution, where to expand or locate new stores and where they can expect an adequate return on investment.

Scientists use census data to understand the distribution of diseases and health concerns such as cancer and obesity across the United States, including drilling down to identify health patterns across demographics.

Individuals, afraid to participate due to their immigration status or mistrust of how the government will use the collected information, hamper the accuracy of the census.

The cultural and linguistic diversity of our country also impacts accuracy. The potential addition of a citizenship question will make the job of enumerators more difficult if not overturned by the Courts by heightening privacy concerns and reducing participation among those living “off the grid.”

Against these obstacles, it will be important for us to take every step necessary to count every person residing in our county and in our state.

This year, the center of gravity for the process of counting residents will move from the post office to the public library with online responses the most cost effective. It has been projected the cost to count each person will be less than fifty cents if done online. If one of the 400,000 – 450,000 enumerators must be dispatched, the cost increases over ten-fold.

In the coming months, additional information will be disseminated to make the process of counting every resident efficient. Part-time enumerators will be hired and compensated at the rate of $17.50 per hour.

The decennial US Census is a mammoth undertaking but undercounting will have detrimental impacts to our community and the damage done will not be corrected until the next census in 2030!

Boca Council to begin process of lifting ban on medical marijuana

By Dale King

The Boca Raton City Council is expected this week to begin the process of lifting the municipality’s ban on the dispensing of medical marijuana.

The first of two public hearings on an ordinance to remove “medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities” from the list of prohibited uses will be held during Tuesday’s council meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall.

No vote will be taken that night, says the agenda. Another hearing will be held during the first regular council meeting in February, when the vote is likely to be taken after the completion of the hearing. Boca Raton was one of the first municipalities in Palm Beach County to place a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in October 2014. The vote was unanimous. Since then, the council has been revisiting the item annually and extending the moratorium each time.

Councilman Andy Thomson is leading the effort to lift the ban on medical marijuana, pointing out he was not on the city’s legislative panel when the last vote was taken.

He said he sees support growing among council members for making medicinal marijuana available within the city since his election and that of Councilwoman Monica Mayotte.

“I have no personal reason to use medical marijuana, but I have a personal story. My mother has multiple sclerosis and has for 30 years. It is a very painful ailment, one that is accompanied by tremors.” He said she could not use medical marijuana now, but could have taken it to ease the condition in earlier years.

“To me,” said Thomson, “it is a question of compassion.” He said he was also concerned that stores selling medical marijuana could take the appearance of “deadhead” shops. “But the state law allows only well capitalized companies – very, very

high class firms – to get into the business of distributing medical marijuana.”

The matter of allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the city was discussed at length during a recent council workshop. City officials ultimately directed staff to prepare an ordinance on allowing medical marijuana dispensaries after hearing from a number of experts and residents with strong feelings about making the dispensaries available within the city limits.

“I join with my colleagues in directing staff to draft regulations that would give residents access and revisit our zoning laws in the city,” said Mayor Scott Singer, adding that the size of the facility and the distance of separation from other facilities should be considered.

“We’ve been besieged by attacks on Home Rule [from state and federal government],” the mayor said. “Had we not had this, the City of Boca Raton would likely have had something in place by now.” Neighboring cities Lake Worth and Deerfield Beach allow dispensaries, but both cities have had to write new local rules to help keep these sites located specific distances from each other and away from places such as schools.

Under state law, dispensaries must be treated the same as pharmacies, which makes passing local rules difficult.

The first attempt to legalize medical marijuana at the state level failed in November 2014. The second effort – a referendum on the Nov. 8, 2016 election ballot — succeeded by overwhelming majority of voters. More than 71 percent of Floridians cast ballots in favor of medical marijuana – making Florida the 26th state to make marijuana legal for medical use

Amendment 2, and its expanded list of qualifying medical conditions, went into effect on Jan. 3, 2017.

Medical marijuana remains illegal under federal law.

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Boca Raton City Council and Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District hold Joint Meeting

Delray Beach Advisory Board: Skip the Straw at Food Establishments Boca Raton, FL – Greater Boca Raton Beach and Parks District Executive Director Brian Harms officially asked the Boca Raton City Council at Monday’s joint meeting to approve the design for the Boca National Golf Course and offered suggestions as to how the Council can expedite the project’s timeline.

The District formally submitted those Boca National design plans to the City last week with an eye on a completed project by 2025.

“(The City of Boca Raton) wanted to see a fiscally responsible project that would also provide a quality golf course,” Harms said. “On Friday I sent over our design approval request along with a five-year budget in hopes that they will approve the design concept and let us move forward with this project, as we have committed to doing, without further delay.”

The District voted unanimously on Jan, 21 to decline the Council’s latest Interlocal Agreement and proceed under the one that’s been in place since 2018. Operating under that agreement, the District voted to self fund construction of the approximately $14 million Boca National project and send the Price/Fazio design to the City for approval. At that same meeting the District elected to submit five potential plans for the National Golf Foundation, segmented into fiscal-year phases, for analysis as to which plan would yield revenue the quickest.

“We are not asking for any financial contribution from the City,” Harms said. “If they wish to participate it will expedite the project timeline, but with or without their financial assistance a quality golf course will be open in east Boca as was committed to our residents and golfers.”

The City of Boca Raton is currently in the final stages of selling its municipal golf course to a developer, a sale that will leave the community without a regulation 18-hole public golf course.

Harms offered several suggestions as to how the City can partner with the District to shorten the Boca National timeline, thereby leaving residents without a public golf course for as short a time as possible.

“The most important thing the city can do to get this golf course moving forward is commit to approving the design,” Harms said.

Located on the former site of the Boca Teeca golf course, later known as Ocean Breeze, Boca National will include a championship 18-hole golf course, an 11-hole short course, a putting green, a driving range and infrastructure buildings.

The final phase in all five of the plans under consideration is the construction of a tunnel underneath Second Ave. that will safely allow golf carts and maintenance equipment to pass underneath the oft-traveled road without halting automobile traffic.

The District requested that the Council approve the design within 45 days.

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DELRAY BEACH - The millions of plastic straws consumed in the United States each day is bad for marine life and a city advisory board is pushing for a ban on them at bars, cafes and food establishments in Delray Beach.

The Green Implementation Advancement Board unanimously passed a resolution asking City Commissioners to pass an ordinance that would limit the use of single-use plastic straws in restaurants. Proponents say it will vastly reduce the litter and other environmental impacts of the millions of plastic straws currently used each day in the United States. “As a coastal community, the city of Delray Beach derives much of its economy from its beaches and waterways and therefore has the duty to be a responsible steward of the environment” according to a news release on the City’s website. “Discarded plastic straws are a litter nuisance problem that threatens wildlife and degrade the ecosystem.” Plastic straws have become a heavily debated issue, with ban supporters saying the straws end up in landfills or threatening marine life in oceans instead of being recycled.

The move in Delray Beach has been in the offing for more than a year. The Office of Sustainability partnered with the Sandoway Discovery Center to implement a Skip the Straw campaign, according to a news release.

In January 2019, City Commis

sioners passed an ordinance, which required restaurants and bars to serve drinks without straws or stirrers unless customers requested one.

Effective Jan. 1, only straws made of marine biodegradable products, such as paper or bamboo straws, or reusable straws made of metal or glass can be used in restaurants.

Violators will be fined $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second, and $500 for the third.

Delray Beach is the municipality first in Palm Beach County to pass this kind of ordinance. Many businesses have already switched to paper straws.

“It’s hit or miss, people either love it or they totally hate it,” Andrea Roseland, bartender at The Office on Atlantic Avenue, told WPBF Ch 25. “It’s been pretty simple to switch, the only thing that’s difficult is with the bar, people are used to having a cocktail straw, but the distributor we use actually has cocktail straws that are paper.”

The state Legislature passed a similar bill last session that concerns regulating plastic straws and bags.

The bill, proposed by Sen. Kevin Rader (D-Delray Beach), would prohibit stores from providing customers with plastic carryout bags and single-use plastic straws. The bill includes penalties of $500 for a first-time violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations. Individuals that must use plastic straws because of medical purposes would be exempted from this legislation.

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Online Graduate Nursing Program Soars To No. 7 In National Rankings

Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s online master’s degree in nursing is ranked No. 7 in the nation for “Best Online Graduate Programs” in 2020 by U.S. News & World Report. The college soared to No. 7 from the No. 23 spot in 2019, and is the top-ranked program for private and public institutions in Florida. FAU’s College of Business, College of Education and overall online bachelor’s programs also made the list this year. FAU’s College of Business is ranked No. 69 nationwide this year for the “Best Online MBA Programs” and No. 37 for the “Best Online Business Programs – non-MBA (e.g. accounting, finance and health administration). FAU’s online non-MBA business programs also are listed on the “Best Online Programs for Veterans in 2020.” The College of Education climbed to the No. 48 spot nationwide for the 2020 “Best Online Education Programs,” up from the No. 77 spot in 2019. In addition, FAU’s online bachelor’s programs ranked No. 73 in 2020, escalating from No. 233 in 2019.

“The rise in rankings of our online graduate programs is a testament to the caliber of our staff and faculty who lead and teach those programs and their and our students’ commitment to excellence,” said Safiya George, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “Our college is grounded in caring science, which also extends to and is integrated into the delivery of our online graduate programs. Faculty, staff and students co-labor together to ensure a positive online learning experience, full engagement with the content and learning environment and mastery of content. A combination of exceptional talent, use of best practices, and great leadership from our associate dean for academic programs, Dr. Kay Edwards, and our assistant dean for graduate programs, Dr. Joy Longo, are the keys attributable to this success.”

The 2020 Best Online Programs methodologies are based on a number of factors, including engagement, faculty credentials and training, expert opinion, student excellence, and services and technologies provided. Only degree-granting programs at regionally accredited institutions that are offered predominantly online were considered.

“We are pleased to be included for our graduate online MBA and our non-MBA graduate programs in this latest U.S. News & World Report national rankings,” said Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s College of Business. “The non-MBA programs include the specialized master’s degree programs in accounting, finance, and health admin

istration. We are especially proud that our non-MBA graduate programs made the list for ‘Best Online Programs for Veterans 2020.’ These recognitions reflect the quality of our outstanding faculty, our talented students, our exceptional staff, and the innovative and cutting-edge online programs we offer in the College of Business.”

Now in its ninth year, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” list is a resource for students and working adults who are increasingly seeking online education programs for degree completion and career advancement. Prospective students can use the searchable directory to explore factors such as tuition, program offerings and online services offered to enrolled students.

“We have continued to climb in the rankings in U.S. News & World Report for our unique online graduate education programs that support six major public school districts in this region,” said Stephen Silverman, Ed.D., dean of FAU’s College of Education. “We are proud to share this important distinction with our colleagues in the College of Nursing and the College of Business, which also is a testament to our impressive and very talented faculty, students and staff in the College of Education as well as university-wide.”

The FAU College of Nursing’s online Master of Science degree programs include Nursing Administration and Financial Leadership, a 37 to 39 credit hour program designed to advance nursing leadership and financial management skills; Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), a 33 credit hour program focused on care coordination and improving the quality of patient care outcomes and qualifying students to sit for the clinical nurse leader certification examination; and Advanced Holistic Nursing (AHN), a 33 credit hour concentration designed to advance knowledge of contemporary views of healing and holistic nursing practice grounded in caring with role development in health and wellness coaching, allowing students to earn a Master of Science degree in nursing and qualifying them to sit for board certification in Advanced Holistic Nursing (AHN-BC) and Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching (HWNC-BC). In addition, the College of Nursing offers a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Masters Certificate Program, a 22 credit hour concentration with a focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults, children and families across the lifespan with psychiatric mental health needs. Graduates of the program are eligible for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification Examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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Lynn Men’s Lacrosse Continues Tradition of Giving Back FAU Baseball Chosen Second, Three Owls Voted All-Conference in Preseason C-USA Polling

Lynn Lacrosse worked together to create 17,000 meals for families in need of food assistance in South Florida. On Jan. 16th the Lynn University Men’s Lacrosse team volunteered at Feeding South Florida in Pembroke Park, Fla.

This organization’s goal is to provide meals to families in need through donations from individuals and grocery stores. They work closely with Publix, South Florida’s leading grocery store. They take food that is not up to par for grocery stores but is still good to eat. They serve 25% of the state’s food insecure population throughout Palm Beach, Broward, MiamiDade, and Monroe counties. Feeding South Florida is the leading domestic hungerrelief organization serving South Florida. In 2019 they were able to successfully distribute 62-million pounds of food to families in need of food assistance.

At the beginning of the day the team was split into three different groups’ inspectors, runners, and sorters.

Inspectors searched the donated food boxes for food that was still good regardless of damaged packaging that was not appealing enough to put on grocery store shelves. Once they filled the box with food, they would call for a runner who would take the box to a conveyer belt. This is where the sorters would go through the food and separate it into different food groups.

For example, there were boxes for candy, cereal, snacks and more. Once the food group was full it would be taken away and prepared for distribution.

In our time there we were able to pack 19,890 pounds of food which comes out to approximately 17,000 meals.

“It is truly humbling and rewarding to volunteer and give back to others.” Said Jack Labarbera

Junior Ben Jackson enjoyed his time at Feeding South Florida and learned that “One in four families are food insecure in South Florida.”

South Florida can seem like a paradise to many, but hunger is a major issue in our community. Lynn Men’s Lacrosse was able to do our part by volunteering with Feeding South Florida.

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The Owls received four firstplace votes and placed only behind Southern Miss, in the top slot with two more top votes. Louisiana Tech, Old Dominion and Rice round out the top five, with Rice and FIU (who slots sixth) each getting one first-place vote. The trio of Morgensen, Summerall and Urbaez are all returning starters from last year’s C-USA regular season championship-winning squad. The three upperclassmen combined to hit .309 last year (Urbaez at .322, Morgensen at .312 and Summerall at .295) and each had at least eight home runs and at least 41 RBI (totaling 29 and 142 in those categories, respectively).

“All of these things are really neat to look at and talk about, especially a preseason poll by your fellow coaches,” said head coach John McCormack. “It’s great that they think that much of us. It’s also fantastic for Francisco, Bobby and Andru to be recognized as the caliber of player that they are, considering that there are a number of good players in this league. It’s really nice that, again, the coaches felt those three should be voted as Preseason All-Conference. We’re excited for them and we’re excited for us, but ultimately, you’ve got to do it on the field.”

This marks only the second time that FAU has had three players recognized in the preseason since joining Conference USA (Tyler Frank, Jake Miednik and David Miranda in 2018), and the first time since 2011 the three was made up of position players, when the program was still part of the Sun Belt (infielders Raymond Church and Dan Scheffler and outfielder Andy Mee, who was also chosen as a relief pitcher as well).

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Seltzer Tabbed As Preseason AllSouth Region First Team Selection by NCBWA

Palm Beach Atlantic baseball player Brandon Seltzer was named to the 2020 Division II Preseason All-South Region First Team today by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Seltzer was one of six Sunshine State Conference players honored with the preseason selection.

Seltzer enters his senior season after a spectacular junior campaign where he led the Sailfish in home runs with 10 and led the team with 43 RBIs. Seltzer finished the year hitting .335 and started each of the 49 games in the outfield. The selection comes as no surprise after Seltzer was named second team All-SSC and NCBWA All-South Region Second Team following the 2019 season.

The Sailfish open their season with a three game home stand on Friday, Jan. 31 against Tusculum at J.M. “Jake” Rubin Park at 6 p.m. followed by a Saturday game against St. Thomas at 1 p.m. and an 11 a.m. contest with North Greenville on Sunday.

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