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Good Works from page 6 About Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961,
For 50 years, FAU Harbor Branch has been at the officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public
forefront of ocean science, pursuing discoveries to benefit university in Florida. Today, the university serves more
society and profoundly shape our future. The research than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students
conducted at FAU Harbor Branch depends on strong across six campuses located along the Southeast Florida
partnerships with our supporters. From marine ecosystem coast. In recent years, the university has doubled its
conservation to global food security to cancer research, we research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student
can only make a difference together. For more information achievement rates. Through the coexistence of access and
on becoming a part of the FAU Harbor Branch family, excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where
please visit https://www.fau.edu/hboi/support/. traditional achievement gaps vanish. FAU is designated
About Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute a Hispanic-serving institution, ranked as a top public
Founded in 1971, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute university by U.S. News & World Report and a High
at Florida Atlantic University is a research community of Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation
marine scientists, engineers, educators and other professionals for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information,
focused on Ocean Science for a Better World. The institute Panel discussion featuring (from left to right) moderator visit www.fau.edu.
drives innovation in ocean engineering, at-sea operations, drug Anthony Westbury; and from FAU Harbor Branch: John Reed,
discovery and biotechnology from the oceans, coastal ecology M.Sc., research professor; Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., research
and conservation, marine mammal research and conservation, professor; Brian Lapointe, Ph.D., research professor; Dennis
aquaculture, ocean observing systems and marine education. Hanisak, Ph.D., research professor and director of education;
For more information, visit www.fau.edu/hboi. and Jim Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director

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By Jackie Holfelder
The last several months have brought lots of positive and
exciting news for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach &
Martin Counties (BBBSPBMC).
Firstly, names of the Big Brother/Little Brother and Big Sister/
Little Sister who were honored as outstanding matches for 2021
were announced.
Every year, the nonprofit honors one pair in each category to
Operated by Stuart Main Street illustrate how mentoring relationships help Littles achieve their
Stuart Main Street is a 501c3 non-profit focused on promoting the Historic Downtown.
biggest possible futures and makes long lasting affects on the
Bigs, too.
Big Brother/Little Brother match of the year was Ridge
A market for growers, crafters, artists & other creators Bradford with brothers Michael and Leo. Michael and Leo both
do well in school but were seeking a little bit extra from a positive
academic role model.
Although COVID-19 restrictions impacted their interactions,
they had lots of communication via Zoom. Their mutual love of
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the brothers.
Big Brother Ridge also gives his time volunteering at BBBS
events. When he volunteered at the BBBS holiday curbside
event, he was able to see his Little Brothers in person.
Check Your Michelle. Pat joined Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2019 and soon
Big Sister/Little Sister match of the year was Pat Sadd and
became a Big Sister to three Littles. One of them, Michelle,
remains Pat’s little sister today.

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for the August 23rd
Verifique su estado de votante

Has Your Address Primary Election
Changed? El 25 de julio es el último día para

registrarse para votar para las elecciones Brothers – Little Brother Michael, Big Brother Ridge
Bradford and Little Brother Leo
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¿Ha cambiado su dirección? ¿Le gustaría cambiar de partido Sisters – Mom Erica, Big Sister Patricia Sadd and Little
político? ¿Ha cambiado su nombre? Martin County Supervisor of Elections Sister Michelle
¿Necesita actualizar su firma? Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Martin
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