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Boca Raton, FL –Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a $1 million gift from Marilyn and Jay Weinberg that will support Holocaust, Jewish studies and human rights educational programs. In recognition of their gift, FAU’s Board of Trustees today approved naming the lobby of the future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building in honor of the Weinbergs. It will be known as the Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Grand Lobby.

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The home field for Florida Atlantic University softball has been renamed after its late great head coach, Joan Joyce.

FAU Athletics has announced that the home of Owls’ softball has been renamed ‘Joan Joyce Field’ in honor of an all-time legend, not only in the FAU softball world, but in the sporting world.

The first official game at Joan Joyce Field will be on Friday, April 28 against North Texas. A ceremony to honor Joyce and her family will be held pregame on Sunday, April 30.

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• Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a $1 million gift from Marilyn and Jay Weinberg that will support Holocaust, Jewish studies and human rights educational programs. In recognition of their gift, FAU’s Board of Trustees today approved naming the lobby of the future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building in honor of the Weinbergs. It will be known as the Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Grand Lobby.

• More than 3,500 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)participated in the company’s comprehensive annual storm drill designed to test their response to a simulated hurricane. The weeklong drill is an important component of FPL’s extensive year-round training to ensure employees are ready to respond when customers need them most.

• The International WeLoveU Foundation and Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast have teamed up to launch an Earth Week Initiative that aims to educate and inspire students to take care of the planet. The initiative included a series of webinars and a beach clean-up event. The webinar series, which was streamed in schools across Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast, ran from Monday, April 17th to Friday, April 23rd, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. EST

• BlueIvy Communications, a Delray Beachbased public relations and communications agency, has launched Business Optimization Speaker Series (BOSS) just in time for Small Business Month, which is celebrated in May every year. BOSS will be a series of guest speakers that will discuss specific topics in business of which founders and entrepreneurs should be aware. The series will be moderated by BlueIvy Founder and President, Melissa Perlman, and the first event will be held on Thursday, May 4th at 6pm in West Palm Beach at 1909 and feature Michael Pike, Managing Partner of Pike & Lustig.

• Palm Beach County Is pleased to announce that it will be having a photography exhibition “Camera Ready” in the Lake Park Library Schuyler Gallery/Meeting Room May 1 – June 30, 2023 at 529 Park Avenue, Lake Park. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, May 6th at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as they view the art.

• Caron Treatment Centers, an internationally recognized nonprofit expert in behavioral health, is shining a light on its new standalone Mental Health Program during May’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Launched to address the growing need for quality mental health care, Caron Florida currently offers the program at its Beacon Square offices located at 7789 NW

Beacon Square Blvd. in Boca Raton.

• Every nine minutes, a child is a victim of sexual abuse and assault (rainn.org). Of those children who are sexually abused, 90% are abused by someone they know and trust. In the past 25 years, more than 575 cases of child sexual abuse have been reported at camps in North America. With summer around the corner, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) wants to ensure every camper across the United States is protected and safe from abuse. CampSafe® is an online training designed to provide camp leadership and staff with the awareness and knowledge needed to prevent child sexual abuse.

• Menemsha Films is proud to announce that the acclaimed documentary film “Israel Swings For Gold” will make its North American theatrical premiere in South Florida starting May 5th, exclusively at Movies of Delray in Delray Beach and Movies of Lake Worth in Lake Worth. Team Israel Olympian Tal Erel and director Daniel A. Miller will be in person opening weekend to meet fans and sign autographs. Tal Erel will be joined by his teammate, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Lavarnway in theaters for the second weekend.

• The Boca Raton Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading program with the theme, “Imagine Your Story,” on May 1, 2023. Generously supported by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, this year’s fairytale-themed program will inspire all ages to discover the magic of reading.

• The race is on to support biodiversity in a big way. Cities in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have partnered as the South Florida team in the City Nature Challenge (CNC).

• The Junior League of Boca Raton launched its fourth annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI), a week-long awareness campaign, that was held March 27th-31st, to raise funds toward its mission and to help underserved women and children. The kickoff reception was held at The Seagate Hotel & Spa on March 9th where attendees enjoyed canapés and drinks and wore black dresses to raise awareness for the campaign.

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Films is proud to announce that the acclaimed documentary film “Israel Swings For Gold” will make its North American theatrical premiere in South Florida starting May 5th, exclusively at Movies of Delray in Delray Beach and Movies of Lake Worth in Lake Worth.

Team Israel Olympian Tal Erel and director Daniel A. Miller will be in person opening weekend to meet fans and sign autographs. Tal Erel will be joined by his teammate, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Lavarnway in theaters for the second weekend.

Directors Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, and Jeremy Newberger, creators of the award-winning documentary “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel,” present the next chapter of the story in “Israel Swings For Gold,” which tells the story of Israel’s

baseball team competing in the Tokyo Olympics for the first time in 2021. With no media allowed in the Olympic Village due to COVID restrictions, the players have no choice but to record their own experiences. Mostly newly minted Israelis, they log unexpected battles against global anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. Victory came on the playing field, even if not on the podium.

“Israel Swings for Gold” follows the hit 2018 documentary film “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel,” which told the story of Israel’s Cin-

derella run in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, seen as a testament to the Jewish will to persevere against all odds. “Heading Home” won eight film festival awards, was a hit in theaters, and is now available on all digital platforms. The Los Angeles Times called the film “a winning David vs. Goliath baseball documentary that covers all the crowd-pleasing bases.”

Menemsha Films is currently screening “Israel Swings For Gold” on the North American film festival circuit, with the intention of releasing it in cinemas around the country

throughout 2023 and beyond, following the premiere in South Florida this Spring.

Neil Friedman of Menemsha Films says: “One has to stop and think about the against-all-odds chances of Team Israel being only one of six countries qualifying for the Summer Olympic Games. The Jamaican bobsled team qualifying for the 1988 Winter Olympics is the best frame of reference for comprehending this incredible feat.”

“As directors, we jumped into another opportunity to capture history in the making. Little did we know how much more complicated their journey would be,” says directors Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller and Jeremy Newberger. Their company, Ironbound Films, creates award-winning documentaries for theaters, television, and the web.

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South Florida Joins Citizen Scientists Across the Globe to Compete in City Nature Challenge

Boca Raton, FL – The race is on to support biodiversity in a big way. Cities in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have partnered as the South Florida team in the City Nature Challenge (CNC).

Now in its eighth year, the City Nature Challenge is a global event that calls on current and aspiring nature and science fans, people of all ages and education backgrounds, and community scientists to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. Kicking off April 28 at 12:01 a.m. in each time zone, CNC runs through May 1 at 11:59 p.m.

(Museum Volunteers for the Environment), Lauren Reilly said “City Nature Challenge is one of my favorite citizen science initiatives because it encourages volunteers and organizers to collaborate locally and globally,” she said. “In helping South Florida organize over the last few years, I’m grateful to have connected with so many wonderful conservationists, naturalists and community leaders.”

“Every year for CNC, we introduce students and families to iNaturalist. It’s gratifying to watch students running around chasing insects, screaming, laughing and getting curious about the nature that surrounds them,” said Reilly.

“The data from iNaturalist represents an increasingly invaluable resource to quantify and track urban biodiversity.” said Corey Callaghan, an assistant professor of wildlife ecology and conservation at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) who is recruiting Broward County cities to join the global initiative as part of the South Florida City Nature Challenge team.

Boca Raton, FL – Every nine minutes, a child is a victim of sexual abuse and assault (rainn.org). Of those children who are sexually abused, 90% are abused by someone they know and trust. In the past 25 years, more than 575 cases of child sexual abuse have been reported at camps in North America. With summer around the corner, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) wants to ensure every camper across the United States is protected and safe from abuse. CampSafe® is an online training designed to provide camp leadership and staff with the awareness and knowledge needed to prevent child sexual abuse.

For summer 2022, over 7,000 camp staff across 54 camps participated in the CampSafe® training program. The goal is for all staff, including counselors, administrators, supervisors, dining and health personnel, volunteers, and board members to arrive at camp with the same strong foundational knowledge of child sexual abuse prevention and awarenss.

“Our philosophy is to empower caregivers in all settings with a level of confidence around this topic, therefore better protecting all staff and campers. Training staff and volunteers helps break the cycle of child sexual abuse and shines an important light on this often-taboo topic,” said Cherie Benjoseph, CFCC director of national outreach and education and creator of the CampSafe® curriculum.

The program was created with young adults, ages 18-26, in mind to take the topic seriously but not instill fear. The training promotes compassion toward campers as staff become fluent in the language of safety while providing comfort, aide, and access to supervisory staff for guidance.

According to Nathaniel Miller, a director with New Life Camp, North Carolina, “CampSafe provided an easy yet effective resource to train our summer and seasonal staff in the important understanding of protecting children placed in our care. It handles

the serious matter of child abuse in a way that doesn’t sugarcoat the problem but also makes it digestible for high school and college-aged staff. The online course also provided great discussion points when we did our in-person training.”

From setting healthy boundaries to ensuring the entire camp team has a consistent safety protocol, CampSafe® training provides scenarios, interactive learning, and clear safety language for staff. Director training modules include: interviewing and background check protocol; child protection policy and procedures; supervising around the issues of child sexual abuse prevention; in-person followup training to provide during pre-camp week; links to state resources; establishing healthy boundaries ice breakers for counselors and campers; sexual harassment; letters to parents and staff; preand post-testing for certification.

“Training focused squarely on sexual abuse prevention sends a message that your camp has ‘zero tolerance’ for sexual abuse. This helps weed out potential staff who may have other motives,” added Benjoseph.

The CampSafe® program was developed by professionals with expertise in sexual abuse prevention and training. The Center for Child Counseling team partnered with experts in learning and development, using the most up-to-date elearn method. The training is designed to empower all camp personnel, gently but thoroughly, before camp begins.

CampSafe® is endorsed by the American Camp Association and can be provided to all camp staff for a nominal fee, ranging from $250-$650 depending on the number of staff members being trained.

For camp associations, camp directors, parks and recreation departments, and school districts interested in learning more about how to be proactive in preventing and responding to child sexual abuse at your day or overnight camp, visit centerforchildcounseling.org/campsafe or email campsafe@centerforchildcounseling.org.

Identification of photographed species will be crowdsourced through the online community May 2 – May 7 and results will be announced on May 8. This year’s event will have expanded to more than 450 cities across six continents.

Participation is easy, and all are welcome to join by:

Finding wildlife. It can be any wild plant, animal, fungi, slime mold or any other evidence of life (scat, fur, tracks, shells, carcasses!) found here in South Florida. Check out this guide for tips on finding the surprisingly abundant biodiversity in and around your own home.

Take pictures and/or sound recordings of what you find using iNaturalist.

Learn more as your observations get identified.

As scientists increasingly rely on community-generated data, it is more important than ever to document nature observations on community science platforms like iNaturalist. From a recent study on threatened species in Madagascar to broader research on insect population trends over the last few decades, more than 750 studies were published using iNaturalist data in 2022. This data helps policymakers make informed conservation decisions that allow humans to coexist with the wildlife around them and view themselves as a part of, not apart from, nature.

Every year, organizers from over 10 local organizations, schools, non-profits, and government agencies join together to lead South Florida’s efforts. The team is led by the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) in Downtown Miami.

Frost Science’s MUVE Coordinator

Callaghan, who works at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie is a regular contributor and user of the iNaturalist app for science and recreation. “I contribute to iNaturalist as often as I possibly can, but also rely on these data to answer ecological questions about what species are best coping with an increasing human population here in south Florida.”

Joe Montes de Oro, a high school Italian and Portuguese teacher at Miami-Dade County Public School System, is a ‘super user’ by iNaturalist community standards. He spends his free time observing and identifying the wildlife of South Florida using the increasingly popular website and app. As of April 2023, Montes de Oro has posted over 60,000 observations and 135,000 identifications. “iNaturalist can help anyone develop their interest and understanding of nature. I grew up with a great appreciation for wildlife, but it wasn’t until I started getting help from the iNaturalist community that I discovered how much there is to learn and how fun that would be,” he said.

Cities compete against each other in three categories: 1) Number of observations, 2) Number of unique species, and 3) Number of participants. The South Florida team encourages everyone to take part and capture as many images of as many species as they can to help win the Challenge.

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A small, generous offer you make to a poor or homeless person does not lose its value for that reason when you happen to extend a similar gesture toward others of a higher status in society. The ultimate worth of what you provide is in the contribution made, and the sincerity of heart with which it was presented!

Kindness is a quality which is to be shared indiscriminately to every fellow human, regardless of one’s station in life. It can be a friendly greeting at a public place, the answer to an inquiry made, directions provided to a certain location, a personal word of cheer, or anything else, great or small, which can contribute to one’s wellbeing at that moment, on that day!

Furthermore, acts of caring and

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Don’t Neglect Little Acts of Caring!

kindness do make a positive difference in the life of the one who receives it without leaving the one who gives it unrewarded. As I often say, there’s no kindness you extend to others that won’t come back to you in multiplied ways! Any good deed has the quality of a boomerang. It’s also a seed which keeps on yielding a rich harvest, many times over!

No one should be exalted on account of giving neither must anyone be diminished as the one receiving. It is a privilege to participate in the give and take which is indispensable in the smoother functioning of any society. As social creatures, all are responsible to one’s neighbor as positive affirmation of divine mandates, and as contributions for peace on earth through

mutual aid! “People are thankful for acts of kindness, no matter how little,” as wisely observed.

Never consider as too small something which will make an indelible, permanent impression in another life, which you can rather easily accomplish! By the same token, receive with joy and gratitude whatever good that is extended to you even if below your own standards or short of your immediate need.

I still have in my files drawings made by my children when they were small, which so lovingly they offered to me after completion. I continue to collect similar expressions of love from my young grandsons who also draw something on paper, or cut and paste to offer me! Frequently I show

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those to them as proof of my appreciation, my love, my respect, and as a stimulus for them to act in this fashion toward others as well. “The ripples of kindness keep going out indefinitely” as Dr. James R. Kok recorded in one of his books.

“It is more blessed to give than to receive,” but those who receive anything also need to give the sincere gratitude of their heart to anyone who presents them with such gift, albeit insignificant as it may ultimately be! It’s often easier to open our wallets or checkbooks and make a contribution to people and causes we shall never physically see; it’s far more impacting when our offers are accompanied by our physical presence as well!

When Failure Becomes Success

Early in my practice as a business consultant, I submitted a bid on a consulting project for a mortgage lender named Tom. During a follow-up interview, I explained to him about my biblical approach to consulting, Tom’s gaze suddenly went cold. Our discussion and the meeting came to an abrupt end. Tom clearly did not appreciate the perspective I would be using; needless to say, I did not get the project.

Since I was still fairly new as a consultant, I chalked it up to failure on my part. I wondered how I might have handled the meeting differently but did not regret telling him about my beliefs and the way they influenced how I would approach issues in his business. As the apostle Paul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16).

I also knew that if we did not share the same value system and motivations, trying

to work together would have failed anyway. One of the Bible’s most practical warnings that relate to the marketplace is found in 2 Corinthians 6:14, which admonishes, “Do not be bound together with unbelievers, for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” This did not mean I was to pass judgment on Tom and his own values, but it reminded me that we would be unable to strive for the same goals.

What I had perceived as failure, however, proved to be anything but that. About two years later, Tom’s brother informed me that when he chose not to utilize my consulting services, Tom instead hired another individual who proceeded to steal $40,000 from his company. Obviously, the other person did not share my biblical perspective on how to operate a business!

That experience launched Tom on a

spiritual journey, one that ultimately resulted in his life becoming totally transformed by a relationship with Jesus Christ. What I had perceived as failure became God’s success.

Stories like this are not unusual. We see them frequently in the Bible. For instance, after Moses initially asked Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery, Moses felt like a failure when Pharaoh refused. However, in Exodus 11:9 we discover the Lord had told Moses in advance, “Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you – so that my wonders may be multiplied in Egypt.” God often uses times of apparent failure as opportunities for Him to display His power and carry out His will.

What is most important is not whether we experience the results we had hoped for, but rather that we remain obedient to the Lord – even if it means failing to achieve our own goals and objectives.

Obedience to God is success even if it is first viewed as failure, and He delights in demonstrating how He can turn apparent failure into success beyond our greatest hopes.

The book of Proverbs has much to say about this. For instance, Proverbs 16:3 offers this encouragement: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” This does not necessarily mean things will work out as we expect them to, but in the end, God will grant us success – sometimes beyond our hopes.

We are also advised not to be surprised when the Lord modifies our plans: “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). Another verse says, “A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way?” (Proverbs 20:24). We can trust that our Father knows best.

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Why We Can Trust the Best Business Book Ever

In my book, Business at Its Best: Timeless Wisdom from Proverbs for Today’s Workplace, I offer the view that the Bible is the best business book ever written. Years have passed since it was first published, but I am more convinced of that today than ever. I feel certain that if every business and professional person and every organization studied and applied principles from the Bible, success would be virtually assured.

Recently I came across eight “Standards of Trust” adopted by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a private, non-profit organization that for more than 100 years has been devoted to the mission of advancing marketplace trust. It is not surprising to find these principles all have strong biblical support. Here are the “standards,” along with passages that affirm them:

Build Trust. Establish and maintain a positive track record in the marketplace. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1).

Advertise Honestly. Adhere to established standards of advertising and selling. “Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel” (Proverbs 20:17).

Tell the Truth. Honestly represent products and services, including clear and adequate disclosure of all material terms. “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful” (Proverbs 12:22).

Be Transparent. Openly identify the nature, location and ownership of the

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business, and clearly disclose all policies, guarantees and procedures that bear on a customer’s decision to buy. “A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart, he harbors deceit. Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart”

(Proverbs 26:24-25).

Honor Promises. Abide by all written agreements and verbal representations. “But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one” (Matthew 5:37).

Be Responsive. Address marketplace disputes quickly, professionally, and in good faith. “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you.… First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift”

(Matthew 5:23).

Safeguard Privacy. Protect any data collected against mishandling and fraud…respect the preferences of consumers regarding the use of their information. “If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man’s confidence, or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation” (Proverbs 25:9-10).

Embody Integrity. Approach all business dealings, marketplace transactions and commitments with integrity and clearly disclose all policies, guarantees and procedures that bear on a consumer’s decision to buy. “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity”

(Proverbs 11:3).

Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Programs” for 202324. Each year, U.S. News’ ranks professional school programs in business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing, including specialties in each area.

Among the FAU programs listed in the 2023-24 “Best Graduate Programs” are nursing master’s at No. 38 (up from No. 54); overall public affairs at No. 72 (up from No. 81); environmental engineering at No. 99 (up from No. 100); overall education at No. 117 (up from No. 138); electrical, electronics and communications engineering at No. 150 (up from No. 151); chemistry at No. 201 (up from No. 204); rehabilitation counseling at No. 36; and engineering at No. 138.

“Florida Atlantic’s improvement in graduate and professional school ranking is emblematic of our aim to meet critical workforce needs for our region and state,” said Michele Hawkins, Ph.D., interim provost at FAU. “We are so proud of the faculty who work tirelessly to ensure our students become experts in their fields.”

The Best Graduate Schools rankings in these areas are based on two types of data: expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students.

As prospective students research course offerings and weigh schools’ intangible attributes, the information on the U.S. News website can help applicants compare concrete factors, such as student faculty ratio and job placement success upon graduation.

FAU Receives Gift from Weinberg Family to Expand Jewish Studies and Human Rights Education

Boca Raton, FL – Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a $1 million gift from Marilyn and Jay Weinberg that will support Holocaust, Jewish studies and human rights educational programs. In recognition of their gift, FAU’s Board of Trustees today approved naming the lobby of the future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building in honor of the Weinbergs. It will be known as the Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Grand Lobby.

“Now, more than ever, it is important that we sustain our Holocaust, Jewish studies and human rights programs,” said FAU President Stacy Volnick. “We sincerely appreciate this new gift from the Weinbergs, who have given generously to Florida Atlantic over the years. The Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Grand Lobby will be a place for conversation and reflection on the lectures, exhibits and performances that will take place in the Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building.”

The Weinbergs’ gift creates an endowment to provide support for faculty, staff and students, equipment, programming, and ongoing care of the Kurt & Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building in perpetuity. The building will become the central hub for FAU’s Holocaust and Jewish Studies educational programs as well as its Center for Peace, Justice and Human Rights. Construction of the building was made possible by a $10 million donation from Kurt and Marilyn Wallach. A ceremonial groundbreaking took place last fall.

“Marilyn and I support the Wallach Center because it is critically important

that we combat the rapidly increasing incidents of antisemitism especially on our college and university campuses,” Jay Weinberg said. “This building and programs within it will be a beacon in this effort to set a standard for other colleges and universities to emulate. Antisemitism will not go away without our constant efforts to eradicate it by bold and aggressive actions, such as the creation of the Wallach building and future institute here on the campus of FAU.”

The Weinbergs are longtime supporters of education and FAU. Their past philanthropy includes funding to the Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust

and Human Rights Education, scholarship support for first-generation students at FAU through the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program and for students within the College of Arts and Letters.

Jay Weinberg served as a member of the FAU Foundation Board of Directors from 2013 to 2022. Last December, he was awarded the President’s Distinguished Service Medallion as an FAU benefactor. In February, Marilyn was honored for her extraordinary achievements within the community and to FAU by the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters during its annual Cultural Arts and Society Today Party.

“Jay and Marilyn Weinberg have been steadfast supporters of FAU and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters,” said Michael Horswell, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Letters. “Their gift leaves a legacy for future generations to obtain knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust, and an appreciation and respect for human rights of all.”

Caron Florida’s Mental Health Program Addresses Mental, Spiritual and Physical Health

Boca Raton, FL – Caron Treatment Centers, an internationally recognized nonprofit expert in behavioral health, is shining a light on its new standalone Mental Health Program during May’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Launched to address the growing need for quality mental health care, Caron Florida currently offers the program at its Beacon Square offices located at 7789 NW Beacon Square Blvd. in Boca Raton.

“The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25 % increase in rates of anxiety and depression,” said Dr. Phoenix Adams, Executive Vice President of Programming for Caron Florida. “More than ever, people are struggling with emotional pain, overwhelming stress and loss of social connection. These struggles can impair an individual’s ability to achieve satisfaction, resilience and peace of mind. There is a great need for our services in Florida and our expansion represents a dedicated focus on our work here.”

Twenty percent of U.S. adults experience mental health issues and for one in 20, the condition can be seriously debilitating, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Caron Florida’s Mental Health Program addresses the much-needed care gap for individuals who can live independently but require personalized attention with 24/7 support as they

engage in an integrated therapeutic program that addresses their mental, spiritual and physical health. Caron’s program treats adults who are dealing with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders, thought disorders and trauma.

Caron Treatment Centers has been providing substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education in Florida for almost 20 years and for nearly 70 years at its headquarters in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. The new Mental Health program does not require a SUD diagnosis for admission to the program.

“If you are someone struggling with a mental health concern, we offer evidence-based, supportive therapies and life skill tools to guide you in effective ways to manage symptoms, regain your enthusiasm and focus on living the life you want,” said Anna

Green, Lead Mental Health Clinician for Caron Treatment Centers.

The Mental Health Program’s individual and group therapies are the foundation of Caron’s clinical programming. Individualized treatment meets each patient’s needs and strengths and may include evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement and desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), psychopharmacology, and safe and sound protocol (SSP). Complementary therapies are also incorporated into treatment, which may include adventure therapy, art, horticulture, music and yoga.

“The Caron difference has always been the delivery of a person-centered integrative model of care bringing together expertise, cutting-edge research and available science from the fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, psychopharmacology and psychology,” continued Green. “In addition, family therapy is embedded into each patient’s plan. Weekly family planning

or therapy sessions are designed to promote the highest possible positive outcomes for the patient and the family as a whole. By embracing and adapting innovative technologies, we are able to better meet the changing needs of patients and families.”

The Mental Health Program is just one new component to Caron Florida programming. Caron also added detox/medical stabilization services and an Older Adult Program when it opened its 100,000 sq. ft. state-ofthe-art Keele Medical Center in Delray Beach in January. Caron Florida also offers the programs Caron Renaissance in Boca Raton and Ocean Drive in Delray Beach.

In addition to Caron Florida operations, Caron provides services at its main campus in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, and in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and New York City. Caron provides a full continuum of care that includes prevention, treatment and recovery services. Caron provides specialized treatment programs for young adults, women, men and older adults. Caron’s signature programming provides concierge treatment for executives and older adults.

For more information on Caron Florida or its Mental Health Program, please visit caron.org or @CaronTreatment or call 866-990-2340.

How to Shop for Spring Household Essentials With Ease

Whatever your spring plans include cleaning your living spaces top to bottom or taking up an outdoor fitness routine, you’ll likely need some household supplies to fuel your seasonal endeavors.

With so many new products being introduced all the time on both store shelves and online, you may be wondering which items have already passed muster with other consumers. Fortunately, resources exist to help you quickly hone in on the best of the bunch. Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer-voted awards program centered around product innovation, recently announced the winners of the 2023 Product of the Year Awards. Determined through a national study of 40,000 American shoppers in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research, each winner’s packaging boasts a red seal of approval.

“Today’s savvy consumers expect products that are smart, efficient and easy to use. At the same time, the amount of access they have to different merchandise is unprecedented,” says Mike Nolan, global CEO of Product of the Year Management. “We’re proud to be providing shoppers and their families with trusted guidance and infor-

mation as they sort through their many options.”

Demonstrating the ever-evolving trends seen in the U.S. market, the year’s winners are a round-up of the top products for function, design, packing or ingredients. As you stock up on spring essentials, consider the following 16 winners in household and personal care categories:

• Auto Dish Care | Cascade Platinum Plus – Procter & Gamble

• Body Cleanser | Dial Body Wash

– Henkel

One-Day Home

Want to give your home a fresh look but don’t have a lot of time to spend? Check out these five home projects that can be completed in just one day.

Refresh the Wall Paint

If there’s one area in desperate need of a refresh, painting is a great place to start. With the right planning (and an early start), you can easily paint a room in a day. Purchase the materials you need, including primer, the paint color of your choice, brushes and rollers, and a high-quality painter’s tape like FrogTape Multi-Surface painter’s tape. Made with PaintBlock Technology, FrogTape ensures crisp and professional paint lines, so there will be no time wasted on touch-ups.

Once you have your supplies, tape the walls, apply primer and paint away. In just one day, a fresh coat of paint will have the room feeling brand new.

Enhance the Entryway

Your entryway should give your guests a warm welcome. A few simple

• Home Cleaning | FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectants – S.C. Johnson & Son

• Home Essentials | Ziploc Endurables – S.C. Johnson & Son

• Immediate Relief | Carmex Weather Guard Lip Balm – Carma Laboratories

• Mattress | Nectar Premier Mattress – Resident Home LLC

• Topical Pain Relief | Icy Hot Pro – Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

• Weight Management | Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Metabolism Booster – Nestlé Health Science

• Wellness Device | Aspercreme

Flexi-Motion – Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

• Car Care | Rain-X Truck & SUV Wiper Blade – ITW Global Brands/ Rain-X

• CBD | CBD Sleep Gummies –Sky Wellness

• Children’s Health | Children’s ZYRTEC Allergy Chewables – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health

• Digestive Health | Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites – Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

• Hair Growth | Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair Growth –Nestlé Health Science

• Wellness Supplement | Nature Made Wellblends – Pharmavite LLC

• Women’s Daily Supplement | Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Advanced Hair Skin & Nails – Nestlé Health Science

For additional information about this year’s winners, visit productoftheyearusa.com.

Whether you tend to shop for household essentials online or in brickand-mortar stores, it’s smart to rely on resources that can help you make better choices.

Projects to Transform Your Spaces

solutions for sprucing up this area are organizing shoes, hanging up coats and adding a pop of color by laying a rug at the door. If you have the space, time and budget, you could consider larger

improvements such as adding a bench, shoe storage or a coat rack. Complete the look by adding decorative pillows to the bench or adding frames to the wall.

Replace Bathroom Accessories

One way to make a space look more contemporary is to update the hardware and fixtures. This works particularly well in bathrooms where showerheads, faucets, towel bars and cabinet handles can be swapped out for matching, on-trend matte black or gold finishes. Other small, easily replaced items include shower curtains, towels, bathmats, soap dispensers and toothbrush holders. These swaps may seem minor to make, but they can make a big difference in the look and feel of the room.

Organize Cabinets, Drawers and Shelves

Once the hardware has been replaced on cabinets and drawers, open them up and get things in order. Start by going through what you have and deciding what can be eliminated. Clear-

ing out clutter is particularly important for open shelves that are visible in the room. Once you’ve decided on what to keep, replace items in an organized manner so they’re easy to find going forward. Sorting out these small spaces can help keep things running smoothly.

Rearrange a Bedroom

Sometimes you just need to look at what you already have with a fresh perspective. Rearranging the furniture in a room can make it feel brand new. It can be as easy as switching which side of the bed the nightstand is on or moving the dresser to another spot on the wall. Best of all, this approach doesn’t require spending money on new items or supplies – all you need is your creativity and imagination!

For more DIY inspiration, visit frogtape.com.

With so many DIY projects that can be done in just one day, there’s no need to put the task off. Consider giving your home the refresh it deserves now.

Boca Raton Public Library Celebrates Summer Reading Initiative, “IMAGINE YOUR STORY”

Boca Raton, FL – The Boca Raton Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading program with the theme, “Imagine Your Story,” on May 1, 2023. Generously supported by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, this year’s fairytale-themed program will inspire all ages to discover the magic of reading.

The Summer Reading launch coincides with several Children’s Book Week activities from May 1–7. Children’s Book Week is also sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Books in Time: Discover the Book Arts (ages 6–12)

May 2, 3:30-4:30pm, Downtown Library

Join John Cutrone, director of the Jaffe Center for Book Arts at Florida Atlantic University Libraries, to learn about the history of books and discover the kinds of books artists make when they begin working with stories and paper. Children will enjoy a fun, hands-on activity at the end of the program to create their own book from a single sheet of paper.

The Velveteen Rabbit Puppet Show (ages 3–8)

May 3, 3:30-4:30pm, Spanish River Library

Katie Adams’ Make Believe Theater presents The Velveteen Rabbit puppet show along with a storytelling of The Princess and the Pea. Each family will receive a copy of The Velveteen Rabbit: The Classic Edition book courtesy of Shari and Steve Sadek (while supplies last).

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration (ages 2–5)

May 5, 3:00-4:00pm, Downtown Library

Children who have previously enrolled in the Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program and have read 1000 books will celebrate their graduation with their families at a special ceremony at 3:00pm. Other active participants will be invited to a celebration from 3:30-4:00pm.

Summer Reading enrollment begins May 1 for all ages through the READsquared mobile app or online:

After signing up in the app, children from babies through Grade 5 will receive a reading log. They are encouraged to read (or read together) twenty minutes a day (or 100 minutes a week) and visit the Library to claim a weekly prize beginning the week of June 5.

Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 will receive wireless ear buds when they enroll, as well as an enamel pin

from TeeTurtle after reading 400 minutes (while supplies last). Once they’ve logged 800 minutes of reading on READsquared, they’ll be entered into a raffle to win a Nintendo Switch Lite or an Imagine Your Story Beach Bag with Bluetooth speaker and beach towel.

Junior League of Boca Raton’s “Little Black Dress Initiative” Kicked Off at

The Seagate Hotel & Spa

Boca Raton, FL – The Junior League of Boca Raton launched its fourth annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI), a week-long awareness campaign, that was held March 27th-31st, to raise funds toward its mission and to help underserved women and children. The kickoff reception was held at The Seagate Hotel & Spa on March 9th where attendees enjoyed canapés and drinks and wore black dresses to raise awareness for the campaign.

throughout the U.S.

Adults are eligible for an endof-summer drawing for book lovers’ gift sets when they log the books they read online (three winners).

Everyone who signs up for Summer Reading in the Library’s READSquared app receives an “Imagine Your Story” tote bag (while supplies last). By registering for Summer Reading, participants will also be invited to attend a Magical Forest Bubble Party in June and a Happily Ever After Party in July.

“Each summer, our goal is for children and teens to keep reading during the break as a proven way to stop the ‘summer slide’ when academic gains made during the school year are potentially lost during the summer,” says Lisa Testa, Program Services Librarian. “Our Summer Reading program offers fun prize incentives, engaging programs, and a wide selection of books, ebooks, magazines, and more to help make it easy to enjoy the magic of reading and all its benefits throughout the summer. Our library team is here to provide reading recommendations for adults and students at all reading levels, from preschool through high school.”

There are several ways to enroll in this free program starting on May 1. Install the READsquared mobile app through Google Play or the Apple Store and look for “Boca Raton Public Library.” Participants can also sign up online at bocalibrary.readsquared.com or visit the Spanish River or Downtown Library location. Our friendly team members are always happy to assist. A library card is not required to participate.

Junior League members who participated in Little Black Dress wore the same black dress or outfit for five consecutive days to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices, opportunities, and access to resources. By wearing the same black dress or outfit, members experienced the somber situation and struggles that many members of our community face on a daily basis. Members posted about their daily experience on social media channels pictured in the same dress or black outfit.

Founded in 2014 by the Junior League of London, the Little Black Dress Initiative has been adopted by Junior Leagues

Little Black Dress enabled members to experience first-hand, the difficulties of poverty while raising awareness and funds to support initiatives that bring change to underserved communities. Choosing to wear only one black dress or outfit for five consecutive days allowed participants to reflect on the impact of poverty and the lack of choice people who live in poverty experience on a daily basis. League members will raise money via their personal social media channels.

Hanley Foundation Launches the Cory Bartle Memorial Fund with Inaugural ‘Bartle BBQ Hang’ Skateboarding Event

West Palm Beach, FL — Hanley Foundation, Florida’s largest provider of grant-funded prevention programs and recovery scholarships to combat addiction, will officially launch the ‘Cory Bartle Memorial Fund’ on Saturday, June 3, with a skateboard and BBQ event at Phipps Skate Park in West Palm Beach. The ‘Bartle BBQ Hang’ was conceived by the Bartle family, their close friends, and Sandy James Catering, in honor of Cory Bartle, a 34-year-old skateboarding enthusiast and rising culinary star, who lost his battle with addiction in October 2022.

‘This is an opportunity for our friends in the skateboarding and culinary communities to come out and ‘get on board’ to support this critical cause,’ said James Bartle, Co-Founder and Proprietor of Sandy James Catering. ‘It’s heartbreaking that too many young people in our community fall victim to addiction, but we want anyone suffering to know that help is available, which is why we partnered with Hanley Foundation.’

The event takes place on Saturday, June 3, from 12PM – 3PM at Phipps Skate Park, 4715 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at hanleyfoundation.org/bbq. Admission includes a BBQ

feast catered and donated by Sandy James Catering, along with activities and community comradery. All proceeds from the event will benefit Hanley Foundation’s Cory Bartle Memorial Fund.

Standing “Os” for Youth Caregivers and Champions Artists of Palm Beach County Presents “Camera Ready” Exhibit

Palm Beach County, FL – Is pleased to announce that it will be having a photography exhibition “Camera Ready” in the Lake Park Library Schuyler Gallery/ Meeting Room May 1 – June 30, 2023 at 529 Park Avenue, Lake Park. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, May 6th at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as they view the art.

Eighteen artists both members and non-members of APBC were juried into the exhibition and will be displaying all genres, subjects, capture types and photographic processes both historic and modern. From landscapes to cityscapes, nature and innovative images, the work is interesting and awe-inspiring.

kin, also an award winning photographer, was chosen as the featured artist and her photograph “Welcome to my World” is attached as well as our flyer.

Please come to the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 6 2023, 1 – 3 pm. All the work is for sale, and in addition to the art, visitors will enjoy refreshments provided by Friends of the Library.

“Eva needs extra help showering and I put her to bed. I love caregiving so much… and I love sharing my story,” the 13-yearold seventh-grader at Logger’ Run Middle School said at the AACY Community Caregiving Champions Breakfast in Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center.

“Not only do I have a group of peers I connect with, but I can talk about things and now I have amazing support,” said the daughter of Adriana and Matthew Enlow who attended with Ali and Eva, 7.

This is Ali’s second year with the Boca Raton-based American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), serving 505 youth in 35 Palm Beach County middle and high schools, who care for family members at home.

“These youth face a different set of challenges,” said WPEC Channel 12 news anchor Matt Lincoln, who emceed the breakfast.

Honorees were not only presented with trophies, but received standing ovations, too. “My mom had me at 45 and we came from Cuba. We didn’t even speak English. Taking care of my mother made me a compassionate person,” said former and longtime AACY board chair Rosie Inguanzo-Martin, honored with her husband Joe Martin and their employees for Allegiance Home Health. “I see so many students helped who are missing out on their childhood,” she said.

“When you see what these young adults are going through, you’re urged to get involved,” Joe Martin added.

A proud Armenian born in Istanbul and raised in Holland before coming to the

U.S. for college, “being trained as a fundraiser changed my perspective,” said honoree Marta Batmasian, philanthropist and Investments Limited family business co-founder with her husband James Batmasian. “We’ll be here in Boca 40 years in November, and I’m awed by what this organization does.”

The Marriott’s president of operations Ron Wichowski was honored for continued support. He credited his employees for getting so involved with the hotel’s Care Committee. “The team here picked up the ball,” he said, asking them to stand and be recognized.

“These kids need your support,” concluded Jeff Gordon, board vice chairman, urging contributions to put the nonprofit over the top, since there’s no government funding.

“AACY is the first organization of our kind in our country, and came out of my experience caring for my grandfather,” said Dr. Connie Siskowski, R.N. and Ph.D., founder and president. https://aacy.org/

“Youth caregivers are a hidden population,” said longtime AACY board member Gail Eagle, who joined other “ambassadors” to explain what AACY does and who it serves.

Board chair Debralyn Belletieri thanked event co-chairs, fellow board member Althea Ceasor and supporter Penny Westbury.

Major sponsors included Allegiance Home Healthcare, AvalonBay Communities, Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith Attorneys at Law, Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, Investments Limited, Humana, MaxSip Telecom and Strikes Cigar Lounge.

APBC is pleased to announce that David Durbak, an award winning photographer and art professor at Palm Beach State College, will be the Judge for Awards. In the 1990’s, he started exploring the fine art realm, experimenting with unique, one-of-a-kind alternative wet-lab photographic processes. His work being exhibited in galleries ranging from South Florida to the Peoples Republic of China. Sandy Fried -

BlueIvy Communications Kicks Off BOSS (Business Optimization Speaker Series)at

1909 in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL – BlueIvy Communications, a Delray Beach-based public relations and communications agency, has launched Business Optimization Speaker Series (BOSS) just in time for Small Business Month, which is celebrated in May every year. BOSS will be a series of guest speakers that will discuss specific topics in business of which founders and entrepreneurs should be aware. The series will be moderated by BlueIvy Founder and President, Melissa Perlman, and the first event will be held on Thursday, May 4th at 6pm in West Palm Beach at 1909 and feature Michael Pike, Managing Partner of Pike & Lustig.

Michael Pike will be discussing the topic of business equity best practices. Equity is a complex area with many legal considerations. Many owners and entrepreneurs know that equity is what gives them ownership of their business. But it is equity structures that safeguard that ownership and allow ownership to be granted to others. Done properly, they can be a tool to supercharge recruiting, retain star talent and reward top team members. Done incorrectly, it can have negative tax impacts on owners and their team, can open them up to legal risk in the future and can even be used to kick them out of their own company.

Pike is an AV Preeminent® Rated at-

torney and the Managing Partner of Pike & Lustig, LLP. He is a top-trial attorney and expert storyteller. He is well known among his colleagues for being an aggressive-trial attorney with the ability to relate to a jury and cogently explain the facts of the case he is trying and how the law applies to those facts. Pike has been practicing law for over 20 years and has secured numerous verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients within the areas of business litigation, shareholder disputes, derivative actions, contract disputes, property disputes, real-estate disputes to name a few. During BOSS, Pike will discuss how to create a fair and transparent equity structure that will set businesses up for success.

Upcoming BOSS events will be held at 1909, along with other unique area venues. 1909 is a West Palm Beach-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the holistic growth of creators in Palm Beach County. 1909 offers its members access to a one-of-a-kind, collaborative community, workspace, accelerator programs, and mentorship. The next BOSS event will be held on Thursday, June 8 at 1909 with topic and speaker(s) to be announced in the near future.

The May 4th event featuring Michael Pike is open to the public and free. To register, please visit: bit.ly/BOSS-BusinessEquity.

Over 6,000 Students and Teachers Across Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast Will Participate in the Earth Week Initiative

Boca Raton, FL – The International WeLoveU Foundation and Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast have teamed up to launch an Earth Week Initiative that aims to educate and inspire students to take care of the planet. The initiative included a series of webinars and a beach clean-up event. The webinar series, which was streamed in schools across Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast, ran from Monday, April 17th to Friday, April 23rd, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. EST. The event was a huge success, with over 6,000 students and teachers from various middle and high schools tuning in. The aim of the event and the clean-up was to encourage investment in our planet and its environment. By inviting professionals in the field to share their stories with students, the event helped raise awareness about the environment and the role that each person can play in protecting it. Overall, the Earth Week Initiative was a great success and left a positive impact on the community. The Earth Week Initiative featured a diverse lineup of speakers who shared their expertise with the students. Among the speakers were Junior Achievement Elementary Director Erica Henn, Director Fabien Cousteau, Dr. Pamela Fletcher, FAU Graduate Sydney Bell, Loggerhead STEM education specialist Jordan Ferre, and Melissa Wagner and Kaleigh Fix with Reef Institute. These professionals from different fields and backgrounds shared their experi-

ences and knowledge with the students, providing them with valuable insights on how to protect and preserve the environment. Their talks aimed to inspire the students to take action and become more aware of the role they can play in protecting our planet. The speakers’ participation was instrumental in making the Earth Week Initiative a success, and their contributions will have a lasting impact on the students who participated in the event. The Earth Week Initiative will conclude with a beach clean-up at Coral Cove Park in partnership with the Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, Waste Management, and Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful on Sunday, April 23rd from 8:00 a.m.12 p.m. EST.

WHO: International WeLoveU Foundation and Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast

WHAT:

Earth Week Webinar Series

Earth Day Beach Clean Up

WHEN:

Earth Week Webinar Series (Monday, April 17th through Friday, April 23rd 2023) from 10:00 am-11:00 am EST via Google Meet.

Beach Clean Up- Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 from 8:00 a.m.-12 p.m.

BEACH CLEAN-UP LOCATION:

Coral Cove Beach Cleanup

19450 County Hwy. 707 Tequesta, FL 33469

Florida SBDC at FAU Receives International Program Excellence Award

Androff Cesar wins the Palm Beach State student track under the FAU Wave Program

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Atlantic University recently received the prestigious “NASBITE International 2023 Program Excellence Award” for helping to develop and promote international trade. This award aims to recognize innovation and excellence in international trade instruction, curriculum development, research, program development, and/or advocacy of international business issues.

The award was presented during Annapolis, Maryland’s 2023 NASBITE Annual Conference. NASBITE International also recognized the SBDC at FAU internationally as an outstanding and innovative international education, counseling and training program. The award was presented to Sandra D. Marin Ruiz, Ed.D., assistant vice president in FAU’s Division of Research and regional director of the Florida SBDC at FAU.

“It is both exciting and an incredible honor for the Florida Small Business Development Center at FAU to receive this global recognition by NASBITE International,” said Gregg Fields, Ph.D., interim vice president for research at FAU, executive director of the Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health), and a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “Receiving this award serves as well-deserved recognition of the SBDC at FAU for its outstanding and innovative work in international, economic and community engagement.”

NASBITE International is committed to advancing international trade by acknowledging professionals in the field who have demonstrated excellence in developing innovative programs and practices that improve international trade through its annual awards program. This award recognizes the dedication and service of those advancing international trade in each state in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

“This award also recognizes FAU’s efforts in developing the international SBCD Networks in Chile, the Caribbean, Brazil and Central America over the course of more than three years and advancing in the international business attraction in Europe and the Middle East,” said Marin Ruiz, a delegation member who founded the Small Business Network of the Americas in 2014 with the U.S. Department of State and other national and international organizations.

The award is given for specific programs developed by public or private sector trade-related organizations or educational institutions to meet a particular identified need. In rec-

ognizing these initiatives, NASBITE seeks to provide models for others to emulate.

The Florida SBDC at FAU offers high-level consulting and training to smalland medium-sized businesses in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Florida SBDC at FAU has access to robust databases, business research resources and knowledgeable expert consultants who can help business owners and entrepreneurs successfully navigate the obstacles that come with the business life cycle stages, providing no-cost specialized services to fit their needs. From pre-venture businesses (exploring business feasibility) to established businesses (in business more than three years), the SBDC at FAU provides assistance and consultation.

Among the many services provided by the Florida SBDC at FAU include international market planning, export market planning, government contracting, strategic planning, strategic marketing planning, access to capital, loan proposal development, cash flow management, leveraging social media, feasibility studies, targeted market research, among others.

Special projects utilize students’ talents to accelerate the market research for international businesses.

“The FAU SBDC Student Consulting Project Program enabled students to work with international micro-, smalland medium-sized enterprises in Chile,” said Sara Alshareef, Ph.D., SBDC consultant-in-residence, FAU College of Business. “The program encouraged students to apply knowledge learned in their course and to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create solutions for several real-world business scenarios. The program also equipped students with tools to better understand the dynamics of international trade and what should be considered by foreign companies when doing business in Florida and the U.S.”

The Florida SBDC at FAU is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.], a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, state of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s lead host institution. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

Palm Beach State College student Androff Cesar is helping high school students access tools and resources to live mindful and organized lives through his award-winning community service program called Mind Check South Florida.

The program was developed through the FAU Wave program, an applied research and entrepreneurial competition that challenges students to develop projects that solve real-world problems.

Mind Check was selected as the winner out of four projects, submitted by PBSC students individually and in teams, from a panel of judges comprised of FAU staff and alumni. As a result, Cesar took home a $1,000 cash prize sponsored by the Foundation for PBSC.

This year, marks FAU’s inaugural collaboration with Palm Beach State College. Now, PBSC students can compete and connect with FAU resources and networks.

“I was shocked to learn that I won and happy that Mind Check was put into action and has the potential to grow,” said Cesar, who initially thought of the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I heard a lot of people talking about the importance of mental health but not enough action being taken to improve it.”

During the project’s development, Cesar, who is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree in psychology, was mentored by Assistant Dean of Student Services Natacha Nettles and FAU Assistant Director of Strategic and Economic Initiatives Regina Thompson.

Through a partnership with the FAU Keep Moving student organization under the Owls Care Health Promotion Program, Mind Check reaches out to local high schools and holds

meetings on topics related to stress management, time management and self-care. The project was piloted at Boca Raton Community High School.

Cesar, who hopes to see Mind Check implemented at high schools across Palm Beach County, says peer interaction is its key component.

“By integrating peer-to-peer engagement, students are more willing to share their experiences while learning from each other. This creates a sense of community while fostering an environment where students feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics.”

An honorable mention was also given to the PBSC team of Laura Pulido, John Stella, Neil Olea, Santiago Rodriguez and associate professor Stefania Volpe for their project MicroBioSphere, a digital platform that joins students together to investigate patterns of microbial ecology across the biomes of the planet.

“It was a pleasure working with Palm Beach State College students, and we look forward to expanding this collaboration for the next cycle and impacting more student innovators,” said Thompson.

The FAU Wave Program competition was made possible through the Foundation for PBSC, Provost and Dean of Student Services Van Williams, and the Dr. Eric H. Shaw FAU Wave Excellence in Innovation Award Endowment Fund. It is also supported under FAU’s Division of Research led by Vice President of Research Dr. Daniel Flynn.

Applications for 2023-24 FAU Wave Program are now open. If interested, please contact Nettles at nettlesn@palmbeachstate.edu for more information.

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“One of the reasons I got a B in his LIT2110 course was because I never showed up on time at the beginning of the semester.”

Beckwith also remembers Penny McIsaac, former dean of Student Services, through volunteering in her office.

“Penny made me believe there are great people in the world regardless of race, gender, creed and nationality. After I had graduated, she also helped me gain experience and exposure in higher education. I will forever be grateful.”

Through this support, Beckwith became very involved on campus which led to many of his fondest memories.

When Thomas Beckwith graduated from Santaluces Community High School, he dreamed of being a college student far away from home.

That dream, however, didn’t immediately come to fruition as he lacked discipline and struggled academically. Instead, Palm Beach State gave him a home advantage that developed him and gave him the skills which would lead to success at future institutions and in his current role as the associate director of the Academic Advisement Center at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla.

Beckwith had a rocky start at PBSC, as he struggled to get through his developmental education courses.

“The deck of cards was already stacked against me when you examine the uphill battle that it takes for most college students to complete these courses and transition to college-level classes, much less graduate with a degree,” said Beckwith. “Luckily, I did not know this at the time, or I probably would have given up.”

Even though it took him three years, Beckwith graduated in 2008 with an Associate in Arts degree. When he reflects on how he has grown, he says attending PBSC was instrumental.

“Now as a higher education professional, I understand the challenges that many students encounter as they attempt to acquire knowledge and upward social mobility,” Beckwith said.

Growing at PBSC:

Beckwith remembers several PBSC staff members and professors who made a lasting impact on him.

Marc Webb, a former academic advisor and adjunct instructor, gave him the encouragement he needed.

“His unwavering support guided me through several bouts of depression.”

Beckwith also recalls Dr. Steven Konopacki, who taught him the value of time.

He was the parliamentarian and secretary for the Student Government Association; a Center for Student Leadership participant; a Save Our Sons founding member; a member of the Black Student Union and Florida Community College Student Government Association; and a Florida Campus Compact Scholar.

Completing an associate degree was just the beginning of Beckwith’s journey. After PBSC, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Virginia Tech and earned two master’s degrees: one in higher education administration from the University of Arizona and another in public administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. Today, he is a doctoral student in the Doctor of Education in Leadership Program at Valdosta State University.

Leadership at Santa Fe: At Santa Fe, Beckwith is the direct supervisor of 11 advising specialists, 1 advising support specialist and co-leads the execution of academic advising strategies and practices to support the college’s mission, goals, and initiatives. He also co-leads the college’s efforts related to maintaining their software retention system and plans professional development for academic advising.

These skills have led to him receiving the 2014 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Lourdes Acevedo Student Advocate Award and the 2019 Student Advocate Award from the Florida Academic Advising Association, among others.

Advice to PBSC students:

For graduates entering any field, Beckwith says they should gain as much experience and exposure as possible. He also added, “Not all experiences are going to be supplemented from a monetary standpoint. However, all experiences count for something, whether they’re good, bad, or indifferent.”

Less Than a Year After Hurricane Ian, FPL Prepares For the 2023 Hurricane Season with Annual Storm Drill Training

Juno Beach, FL – More than 3,500 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)participated in the company’s comprehensive annual storm drill designed to test their response to a simulated hurricane. The weeklong drill is an important component of FPL’s extensive year-round training to ensure employees are ready to respond when customers need them most.

During the exercise, Hurricane Flynn – a mock Category 4 storm – made a simulated landfall in Southeast Florida. FPL employees tested and role-played how they would respond, including their restoration efforts, operations, logistics, communications and customer service.

The upcoming hurricane season is the first since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as the fifth strongest storm to ever hit the United States. Six weeks after Ian, Hurricane Nicole struck the east coast of Florida as the first November hurricane to hit the state since 1985.

“The 2022 hurricane season is still fresh in the memory of many Floridians, especially those who lost loved ones or who are still recovering from hurricanes Ian and Nicole,” said Armando Pimentel, president and CEO of FPL. “We learn lessons from every storm season. At FPL, rigorous training and cutting-edge technology help us to enhance our response each year, but no electrical system is hurricane-proof, and storms will result in power outages. We urge all Floridians to start planning for the upcoming hurricane season now and consider how best to prepare their families, homes and businesses. The work we put in today will pay off as

we face another hurricane season together.”

Since the historic 2004-05 hurricane seasons, when seven storms hit FPL’s service area, FPL has made significant investments to strengthen the power grid against extreme weather and improve day-to-day reliability. These include:

· Hardening main power lines that serve critical community facilities and services

· Installing more than 200,000 intelligent devices along the energy grid to detect and prevent power outages and minimize restoration times when outages occur. These devices helped customers avoid nearly 550,000 outages during the 2022 hurricane season.

er energy grid, as we have seen time and again,” said Manny Miranda, executive vice president of power delivery for FPL. “We continue to train our men and women –as we’ve been doing at our storm drill this week – so that when a storm hits, we can get the lights back on faster for our customers who depend on us, and the Florida economy can return to normal operations quickly.”

As part of the training exercise, FPL showcased and demonstrated innovative technology used to assist with storm restoration, including its new drone-in-a-box and the Mobile Command Center emergency vehicle that provides FPL with onscene command and control during major events and emergencies. In addition, FPL unveiled its EVolution trailer, the state’s first electric vehicle (EV) mobile-charging trailer that provides “on-the-go” fast charging during evacuations for the growing number of EV drivers.

Customers urged to connect with FPL

FPL reminds its customers that every storm is different, along with the potential damage it can cause. Staying connected with FPL can help customers make decisions, before, during and after a storm:

· FPL website: FPL.com/storm

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FPL operates one of the most fuel efficient and cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S and in 2022 won the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for the seventh time in the last eight years. The company was also recognized by Escalent in 2022 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities for the ninth consecutive year.

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Florida Atlantic Names Softball Field After Joan Joyce

The home field for Florida Atlantic University softball has been renamed after its late great head coach, Joan Joyce.

FAU Athletics has announced that the home of Owls’ softball has been renamed ‘Joan Joyce Field’ in honor of an all-time legend, not only in the FAU softball world, but in the sporting world.

The first official game at Joan Joyce Field will be on Friday, April 28 against North Texas. A ceremony to honor Joyce and her family will be held pregame on Sunday, April 30.

“Joan was a legendary figure in the sporting world as well as at Florida Atlantic University,” said Brian White, FAU’s vice president and director of athletics. “Her legacy and impact will forever be felt, and maybe nowhere more so than at the university where she was the inaugural head softball coach and served for more than 25 years. It is a tremendous honor for us to name the FAU softball field after her, and we are eternally grateful for everything that Joan gave to this program, athletics department and university.”

Joyce was a pioneer in women’s athletics and is one of the greatest athletes,

in any sport, of all time. Joyce, who passed away at the age of 82 last March, is a member of 21 Halls of Fame and built the FAU softball program from the ground up, leading the Owls to 1,002 wins, becoming only the 27th coach in NCAA Division I history to win 1,000 games. Joan Joyce Sign

The legacy of Joan Joyce goes well beyond the coaching ranks. She pitched professionally for the Raybestos Brakettes and holds some eye-popping statistics and accomplishments, including 150 no-hitters, 50 perfect games, 15 All-America selections, along with the record for most consecutive all-star team selections (18) and wins in a season (42). Joyce tallied a record of 753-42 as a pitcher.

She was such a dominant pitcher, that two of the greatest hitters ever to walk the Earth could not hit her. Perhaps her most widely known accomplishments were striking out both Ted Williams and Hank Aaron.

Despite her seemingly endless list of accolades, Joyce’s ability to teach and coach the sports she loved might have

been her biggest legacy. During her time at FAU, Joyce was a leader, role model and mentor to 247 student-athletes on the softball team as well as 100 student-athletes on FAU’s women’s golf team.

“Naming our field after legendary coach Joan Joyce is appropriate to maintain her incredible legacy at FAU,” FAU

head softball coach Jordan Clark said.

“With her name on the field, every player that represents FAU softball will have a better understanding of the person most influential in the foundation of our program. In many ways, our program can continue to honor her legacy every day practicing and playing on her field.”

Jarman named to the C-USA AllAcademic Team Sailfish Fall to Sharks in Mid-Week Matchup

No. 15 Florida Atlantic beach volleyball’s Christine Jarman was named to the Conference USA Beach Volleyball All-Academic Team, announced by the league office on Wednesday.

Jarman, a native of Delray Beach, Florida, has been a vital part of the Sandy Owls 2023 campaign during her senior season. She holds a 3.72 GPA and is currently working towards her MBA in sport management.

This season, Jarman has competed in every single match for the Sandy Owls, recording a 12-17 record, including a 7-1 record on court two. She has played primarily

paired up with Ellie Austin throughout the 2023 season and the duo has secured wins against No. 7 Stanford, No. 14 FIU, and No. 18 Stetson in 2023. In the fall, Jarman earned C-USA October and November Pair of the Month honors.

The Sandy Owls will open up play in the C-USA Championship tomorrow, taking on either No. 3 Tulane or No. 6 Jacksonville State for a 1:30 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.

The Palm Beach Atlantic baseball team traveled up to Fort Lauderdale for a mid-week game against fellow SSC member Nova Southeastern earlier this evening. The Sharks led the game late and a Sailfish comeback was cut short by weather. PBA would fall to NSU 8-5 in seven innings.

PBA jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Matty Warren was able to reach base with a lead off single and would later move into scoring position after an error by the Sharks pitcher. Matthew Faranda would bring Warren in to score with a single out to left field. The ‘Fish wouldn’t hold the lead for too long as the Sharks would score two runs of their own in the first on an RBI double.

The Sailfish would take a commanding lead in the middle innings. In the fourth, Elias Machado would notch his second home run of the season with a two-run blast that scraped down the right field line. Nate Housen

and Giovany Lorenzo would each get RBI hits to extend their lead to 5-2.

Nova would score two runs in the bottom of the fifth with a home run of their own to cut the lead to just one for the Sailfish. The Sharks would shut the Sailfish down in the sixth before exploding for four runs to retake the lead. The Sailfish would be unable to make an effort at a comeback, as heavy rain would end things early in the bottom of the seventh.

PBA will play at J.M. “Jake” Rubin Park for the final time this season starting on Apr. 28 when they take on Florida Tech in an SSC series.

Palm Beach State College Women’s Beach Volleyball wins NJCAA championship

PBA Men’s Golf Finishes Season Ninth at SSC Championship

The Palm Beach State College Beach Volleyball team made history as the winners of the inaugural NJCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship held April 20-22 at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Fla.

The competition featured 12 of the association’s top teams. The Panthers beat all six opponents 3-0, never losing a set the whole tournament.

The Panthers kicked off the championship on Thursday, April 20 with pool play, where they swept both Bryant & Stratton (VA) and Gaston College. The challenge rounds took place on Friday, April 21, where the Panthers defeated Region 8 foes State College of Florida Manatee and St. John’s River to advance to the final four.

The final four took place on Saturday, April 22 which saw the Panthers knock off

South Mountain to advance to the championship game, which was a rematch with St. John’s River. Just like the four previous meetings with St. John’s River during the season, the Panthers came out on top to claim the national championship.

Sophomores Angelina Botolino and Lola Vidamour were named the Pair of the Tournament, while Head Coach Drew Colvin was named Coach of the Tournament.

For the season, the Panthers went 244, with their losses all coming against fouryear schools. The Panthers went undefeated against NJCAA schools. Lola Vidamour was named the Region 8/FCSAA Player of the Year while Lola Vidamour and Angelina Botolino were named Pair of the Year. Alli Bryant and Ana Paula Fallas Cruz were also named to the Region 8/FCSAA 1st Team.

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s golf team finished their season earlier today at the Sunshine State Conference Championship, held at Normandy Shores Golf Club. After battling rough weather for three rounds, the ‘Fish placed ninth overall.

Andrew Riley added another top 15 finish to his solid sophomore campaign as a Sailfish. His 12 birdies across all three rounds saw him end the tournament in a tie for 11th place. Will Schroeder would have a solid three rounds which included an eagle in the first round to place in a tie for 22nd place. A.J. Ewart from

Barry University took home the individual conference championship in dominating fashion, going -16 for the tournament.

Barry would also be this year’s team conference champion with three of their golfers placing in the top three finalists. Justus Verge and Carl St-Arnaud would find themselves finishing in a tie for 37th place and Trey Tesiero would end the tournament in a tie for 44th place to round out the final placements for the Sailfish.

PBA will now use the upcoming offseason to prepare for the 2023 fall season.