The Florida Jewish Experience 1925-2025

The Jewish Studies Program at FAU presents “The Florida Jewish Experience” symposium, on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium.

The closing reception will be on Monday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Schmidt Gallery.

The symposium is free and open to the public. Tickets to the closing reception are $45 through FAU’s Box Office.

The symposium brings together scholars from around the country to discuss subjects surrounding Jewish history in Florida.

The closing reception will provide a chance to step back in time to Florida’s Jazz Age, with live music, vintage cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and décor that brings the spirit of the 1920s to life.

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Neuroscience Seminar Series: Mechanisms and Consequences of Locus Coeruleus Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease

Join David Weinshenker, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, at 4 p.m., Oct. 14 and the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (MC-22), Room 101 for a discussion on Mechanisms and Consequences of Locus Coeruleus Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease.

Learn more here.

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Jain Philosophy Conference

The philosophy of Jainism, one of the world’s oldest living traditions, offers a rich tapestry of complex and fascinating ideas with profound relevance for life and policy today. From abstract questions about how to discern truth in a multifaceted reality to practical debates about what we should eat and how we value the environment, Jain thought invites us to rethink our assumptions and choices. Oct. 10-11, Social Science Building, room 112. Free and open to the public.

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2025 Benefits Health Fair

Florida Atlantic University is hosting the annual State Employee Benefits Health Fair on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Live Oak Pavilion (LO-31B) on the Boca Raton campus. This event offers a valuable opportunity for Florida Atlantic employees to engage with a wide range of vendors representing the healthcare, financial, and insurance industries. Explore services including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental benefits, and financial wellness programs—all in one convenient location. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more here.

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Neuroscience Seminar Series: Examining the Clinical Neuroscience of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Join Alan K. Peterson, Ph.D., ABPP, professor and director of the STRONG STAR Consortium, The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, for a discussion on Examining the Clinical Neuroscience of Post traumatic Stress Disorder. The event is slated for 4 p.m., Oct. 7, at General Classroom South (GS-2), Room 116, on the Boca Raton campus.

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Share IDS 2933 With Your Students

Encourage students to enroll in FAU’s free, zero-credit 8-week course, Intro to VIP, AI & Data Science. It’s a gateway to hands-on research, ethical tech exploration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Offered Oct. 13 – Dec. 10, IDS 2933 helps students build foundational skills and discover their research interests. Great for any major, this course helps them turn curiosity into impact!

Learn more at fau.edu/vip.

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2025-2026 Technology Fee Proposal Process Live!

The application period for submitting Tech Fee proposals will open on September 29th and close on October 27th. The revenue generated from the Tech Fee is used to enhance technology in support of instruction at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Proposals will be reviewed by the Tech Fee committee, and grants will be awarded in the Spring of 2026.

For further information, please visit the following:

Home Page- Technology Fee | Florida Atlantic University,
Guiding Principles- Guiding Principles for Successful Selection | Florida Atlantic University
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Show Your School Pride—Shop Your College Gear!

College merchandise is now available through our Campus Store’s online shop. To find your college, simply use the search bar on the site. If you don’t see your college merchandise listed, please contact Kelly O’Donnell, Campus Store Manager, at k.odonnell@follett.com to have it added. Go OWLS!

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CMBB Lecture Series: Superfoods in Cancer and Obesity

Join Linda Gutierrez, M.D., Professor of Biology, Department of Biology and Earth Systems Science, Wilks University, as she discusses superfoods in cancer and obesity. The event is slated for 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mon., Oct. 6 at the Research Facility (RF), Room 119, on the Jupiter campus.

Learn more here.

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Halloween Costume Party at The Addison in Boca Raton

The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the Alumni Association present the “Night of the Giving Dead” Halloween costume party on Friday, Oct. 31, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., at The Addison, 2 East Camino Real, Boca Raton. Tickets are $150. Guests will enjoy the Five Star Diamond Award winning event venue with delicious food, full open bar, and a live band and DJ for nonstop dancing.

Net proceeds will benefit student scholarships. Attendees must be 21 or older.

For more information, email eswann@fau.edu or call 561-297-4667.

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