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.
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.
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.
It’s flu season! Florida Atlantic Student Health Services makes it easy to get your influenza vaccine by offering no-cost flu vaccines to FAU students at our three campus clinics. To schedule an appointment, please call 561-297-3512, or use our on-line scheduling option at www.fau.edu/shs.
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!
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.
Four public events from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19 dedicated to the music of Italy, through a rediscovery of Tuscan composers Pietro Carlo Guglielmi (1772 –1817) and his father, Pietro Alessandro Guglielmi (1728 –1804). Concerts in the University Theatre are free to faculty, staff and students.
Learn more here.
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.
SPOT is an anonymous and effective tool given at the end of each term to help evaluate the quality of instruction and improve the university’s education standards.
| TERM | OPEN DATE AT 12:01AM | CLOSE DATE AT 11:59PM |
|---|---|---|
| First Half | September 30 ( Tuesday) | October 9 (Thursday) |
Please note the following parking and transportation information for the Boca Raton campus:
Fall 2025 parking ePermits are now available for students, faculty and staff. Click here and follow the prompts to register. Your license plate number serves as your vehicle identifier —please ensure all information is correct to avoid receiving a citation. You may register up to two vehicles per permit, but only one vehicle may be parked on campus at any given time. For more information, visit the Parking and Transportation Services website.