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Friday, September 27, 2024
- All dayHarmony in Motion (Series)Dive into the serene synthesis of movement and music in this unique class. This class will incorporate the gentle art of chair yoga with the rhythmic resonance of music to cultivate harmony and well-being. All levels welcome.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 9, 16, 23, 30Session Times: 1-2pmInstructor: Karen Wexler
- All dayOwl Family WeekendOwl Family Weekend 2024 consists of a themed three-day weekend starting Friday, September 27. Each day will include theming around the Division of Student Affairs priorities: Health & Wellness, Sense of Belonging, and Career Readiness.Friday, September 27: Wine and Cheese event - 4 p.m., Student Support Services building, Boca Raton Campus. The event will feature appetizers, DJ, giveaways, and bars on both floors. Mingle with University officials and learn about vendors/discounts in the local area. Additional registration is required for the Wine & Design event that evening. Space is limited.Saturday, September 28: GAMEDAY! Join the Owls as they get ready to take on Wagner during the air-conditioned tailgate at the Campus Recreation & Fitness Center. The catered tailgate will include VIP guests, face paint, a Health & Wellness exhibit, balloon artists, DJs, and more! Stop by the Alumni & Community Engagement tailgate for additional fun by signing up here.Sunday, September 29: Sunrise Yoga and an Etiquette Brunch (first come, first serve).Students must have an Owl Family Weekend package to participate in the weekend events. Use the Z-Number as a promo code to include a one-time discount. Football tickets sold separately and do not include package items. Owl Family Weekend shirts only included in the package (not sold separately). Game-day parking information is available through Athletics.If you are staying at the Waterstone Resort & Marina, your package items will be available for pickup onsite. If you are not staying at the Waterstone, your packages will be available for pickup beginning at 3 p.m. in the Student Support Services building. Parking is available in lot 16 at no additional charge.Over 1,000 packages already sold - all sales are final. Do not wait, this link will close early.GO OWLS!
- 11:00 AM1hI-SENSE Seminar Series: Towards Experience-Based ComputingComputer science has traditionally focused on functionality, aiming to provide features to accomplish tasks. This approach has led to digital platforms that surpass past generations' dreams in capability. Yet, this success has drawbacks: diminished control over personal information, increased loneliness and division, and careers increasingly governed by algorithms.I propose shifting from functionality-based to experience-based computing. Instead of solely focusing on the digital platforms themselves, we should emphasize the experiences they create. By incorporating insights from psychology and game design into our understanding of user interactions and emotions, we can design platforms that genuinely enhance people's lives. This perspective sheds new light on long-standing issues in computer science, such as accessibility, social computing, and artificial intelligence.Brian A. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and directs the Computer-Enabled Abilities Laboratory (CEAL). His research focuses on reimagining digital platform design to better address human needs and enhance well-being. He takes a holistic approach, integrating insights from engineering, social sciences, design, and games. His work spans accessibility, social computing, augmented reality, and smart city infrastructure. Smith is a National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow and has received the NSF CAREER Award, Columbia Engineering’s Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award, and the Janette and Armen Avanessians Diversity Award.Can't make it in person? Join on Zoom
- 11:00 AM1hI-SENSE Seminar Series: Towards Experience-Based ComputingComputer science has traditionally focused on functionality, aiming to provide features to accomplish tasks. This approach has led to digital platforms that surpass past generations' dreams in capability. Yet, this success has drawbacks: diminished control over personal information, increased loneliness and division, and careers increasingly governed by algorithms.I propose shifting from functionality-based to experience-based computing. Instead of solely focusing on the digital platforms themselves, we should emphasize the experiences they create. By incorporating insights from psychology and game design into our understanding of user interactions and emotions, we can design platforms that genuinely enhance people's lives. This perspective sheds new light on long-standing issues in computer science, such as accessibility, social computing, and artificial intelligence.Brian A. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and directs the Computer-Enabled Abilities Laboratory (CEAL). His research focuses on reimagining digital platform design to better address human needs and enhance well-being. He takes a holistic approach, integrating insights from engineering, social sciences, design, and games. His work spans accessibility, social computing, augmented reality, and smart city infrastructure. Smith is a National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow and has received the NSF CAREER Award, Columbia Engineering’s Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award, and the Janette and Armen Avanessians Diversity Award.Can't make it in person? Join on Zoom
- 12:00 PM1hMeditation SeriesJoin us weekly for a calming and rejuvenating 30-minute virtual meditation. Find relaxation and balance from your own space!
- 3:30 PM1hChristine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2024 Annual Convocation EventChristine E. Lynn College of Nursing will host its Annual Convocation, welcoming students and celebrating the start of a new academic year, on Friday, September 27, at 3:30 p.m.Held in the College of Nursing's auditorium on the Boca Raton campus, the Convocation will feature prominent speakers, including Dean Emeritus Dr. Anne Boykin, who will deliver the keynote address, alumna Dr. Jinga Oglesby-Brihm, CEO of Empower Healthcare, Inc. and Senior Scholar Caring Science PhD student Héctor Rosso.
- 7:00 PM1hDept of Theatre: FirebringerAt the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of the Peacemaker. She taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each others' heads with rocks and eating each others' babies. But one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in. Always trying to invent things to make life easier… for herself. While out hatching her latest scheme, she stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and change the world forever. She'll travel from omega to alpha, and become… the Firebringer!