The Student Publication Ceremony will showcase the different kinds of written work that FAU students have had published in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025.Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome to participate. The work that you submit can be scholarly/academic, professional, or creative, and you can make more than one submission.It's an opportunity for students to be recognized and applauded by the university.All students who submit information to the form on the Student Publication Ceremony's website will receive The Provost's Certificate of Recognition for Publishing to recognize their accomplishments.Submission deadline: March 12, 2025Visit https://www.fau.edu/wac/publishing-ceremony/ for more information.

7th Arnold Kossoff Pen-to-Paper Writing ContestThis annual writing contest is an opportunity for you to reflect on your life and values and to honor the memory of Arnold Kossoff.Essays should be 450-650 wordsA $400 scholarship prize is awarded to the best Undergraduate and Graduate essays. Eligible writers must be currently enrolled students.Topics can be broad ranging but must be focused and purposeful. Students may submit more than one entry. Any style of essay (personal, persuasive, expository, lyric, and so on) is welcome, and we hope contestants will be inspired by the spirit of Mr. Kossoff’s work.Submission deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025Winners will be announced at the 2025 Student Publication Ceremony at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 19th (doors open at 11:30) 5th Floor S.E. Wimberly LibraryVisit https://www.fau.edu/wac/ndw/contests/ for more information.

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The John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series provides a forum for the community to learn about the important research underway at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, and around the world.This free series is available to the public, both in-person and virtually. Lectures are held on Wednesdays at 4 pm in the FAU Harbor Branch Johnson Marine Education Center Auditorium followed by a meet and greet with the speaker. Presentations will also be livestreamed and recorded.Advanced registration is required. Please visit www.fau.edu/hboi/osls to reserve your spot and view lecture recordings. Please call the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center at 772-242-2293 for more information.2025 John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series:January 8"FAU Harbor Branch: Celebrating Our Accomplishments and Looking Ahead"Jim Sullivan, Ph.D.January 15"An update on the FAU Harbor Branch Stranding and Population Assessment Team and their Work with Marine Mammals in Southeast Florida"Steve BurtonJanuary 22"Algal Blooms in Southern Florida: Current Trends and Future Directions"Malcolm McFarland, Ph.D.January 29"Exploration of Deep-Water Habitats off Puerto Rico for Biotechnology Potential"Esther Guzman, Ph.D.February 5"Striving for Sustainable Seagrasses in the Indian River Lagoon"Rachel Brewton, Ph.D.February 12"Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Combating misinformation about the ocean, weather, and climate change . . . and having a little fun"Ellen Prager, Ph.D. and Dave Jones, Guest LectureFebruary 19"Unveiling the Hidden Role of Parasites in Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration"Mike McCoy, Ph.D.February 26"Seeds aren’t Only for Plants - Fish Farms Need Seedstock Too"Paul Wills, Ph.D.March 5"Coral Reef Connectivity and Conservation in a Changing Climate"Ryan Eckert and Allison Klein, Graduate Student LectureMarch 12"Exploring the Rich Natural Products Chemistry of Florida's Coastal Waters"Amy Wright, Ph.D.March 19"Ink-redible Investigations: What Sea Slugs, Cuttlefish, Whales, and Sharks all have in common"Lauren Simonitis, Ph.D., Guest LectureMarch 26"Blue Energy in a Blue Economy"Gabe Alsenas

This dynamic, all-levels class is focused on improving flexibility, balance and aerobic endurance through guided stretches and mobility exercises.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: Jan 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26Session Times: 12:30-1:30pmInstructor: Madison Rabelo