The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 314 • Year VII
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL
FAU Celebrates Spring 2017 Commencement
COMMUNITY see page 3
Boca Regional Opens New Physical Rehabilitation Institute
COMMUNITY
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A special pairing helps lead veteran to graduation
SPORTS
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Despite Valiant Effort, Boca Raton FC falls 1-0 in NPSL Opener
May 5 - May 11, 2017
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,230 degrees today and tomorrow during six commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. The new graduates will join more than 155,330 alumni who have graduated from FAU since the University opened its doors in 1964. “I continue to be impressed with the accomplishments of Florida Atlantic University students,” said FAU President John Kelly. “These graduates have much to be proud of, and I join their families and friends in congratulating them on this major milestone.” See page 3
Florence Fuller Honors Men With Caring Hearts Twenty-eight men – considered the best among nonprofits in South Florida were recognized at a luncheon on Friday for making their communities better. Three however went home with the top honors: Gregory Fried, a well-known and respected jeweler of Gregory’s Fine Jewelry received the Tiffany & Co. Biggest Heart award; Jay DiPietro, president and general manager of Boca West Country Club for 31 years, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement and community servant C. Ron Allen was named the 2017 Outstanding Male Volunteer. “I am humbled and honored to accept this award on behalf of my board of directors and my team of volunteers who make what I do every day come so easily,” a surprised and speechless Allen said after the announcement. See page 7
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