All FAU Events

Milena Nesic: "Do Algal Endosymbiont Communities in Coral Outplants Change Over Time? A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Algal Symbionts in a South Florida Coral Restoration Experiment."Committee Chair: Joshua D. Voss, Ph.D.Committee Members: Marguerite Koch-Rose, Ph.D., Colin Hughes, Ph.D.Date: 11/6/2025 at 2:00 PMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, HBOI Link Building LE 103

Join us for a special Homecoming Week event with former NFL player and Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Brandin Bryant! This all-ages event will begin with a reading of his two children’s books, followed by Brandin sharing his personal story as a proud Florida Atlantic alumnus and author. Don’t miss this inspiring book talk on Thursday, November 6, from 3:30–5 p.m. on the 5th Floor, Weiner Suite of the S.E. Wimberly Library.

The Talon Leadership and Service Awards ceremony was established in 1997 and is organized by Florida Atlantic Alumni and Community Engagement every fall during Homecoming Week. The event unites alumni, students, campus and community leaders in a celebration of leadership, support and service to Florida Atlantic. One of the most prestigious honors given at Florida Atlantic, Talon Awards are presented in five categories: Parliament of OWLs, the President's Talon Award, the Richard L. Schmidt Alumni Talon Award, the Faculty Talon Award, and the Student Talon Award.RSVP to attend: https://faualumni.org/talon-awards/

Under the direction of Laura Joella, DMA, the program opens with Mozart’s “Overture to Così fan tutte,” followed by Guilmant’s “Symphonique” performed by trombone soloist Jose Leon, DMA, and Barber’s “Souvenirs.” The evening concludes with Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 2. Tickets $10.

This all levels integrative movement mat pilates class blends core-focused Pilates with functional movement patterns to enhance strength, flexibility and body awareness.Instructor: Ruth SandersDates/Times: October 6, 13, 27 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) November 3, 10, 17 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) December 1, 8, 15 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am)

Join us for a guided mindfulness and breathwork class designed to calm the mind, deepen awareness and restore inner balance.Instructor: Heather Berg, E-RYT Dates/Times: November 7, 21 and December 5, 12, 19 (Fridays 10am-11am)

It's the time of year in many traditions when we most remember our beloved dead, and for the past fifteen years or so, JCBA has been here to help you do so in a celebratory spirit through our annual Community Day of the Dead ofrenda. If you are local and if you want to honor a loved one's memory with us, please feel free to bring something to display on it, in community with the other items on the ofrenda. We'll have pictures of our founders, Arthur and Mata Jaffe, and paper marigolds and traditional artenanías mexicanas... you bring the rest. But please no food, no plants.Our ofrenda is in the lobby of the Jaffe Center for Book Arts; you may come visit it even if you're not adding something to it. Our ofrenda is illuminated and visible even when the center is closed, and you are welcome to come look at it through our lobby doors even during the late-night hours when the Wimberly Library is open. We’ll keep the ofrenda on display through St. Martin's Day (November 11), and you’re welcome to come collect the ofrenda items that you've brought after that, should you wish.In choosing items to bring to our ofrenda, please keep in mind Dia de Los Muertos is not Halloween. Halloween ushers in these annual Days of the Dead, of course, but Dia de Los Muertos is more about love and remembrance… and festivity, for sure! It’s a beautiful tradition from Mexico for keeping the channels open, and that is a wonderful thing.

This all levels class will focus on strength, balance and resistance training incorporating energizing music and functional movements.Instructor: Madison Robelo, NASM-CPTDates/Times: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm) November 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm) December 2, 9, 16 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm)

Social Media's Healthiest Hits Join us in the MIIH kitchen where we will learn about recreating trending, health-focused recipes from social media, using nutrient dense, whole-food ingredients. Each session explores popular dishes with a focus on balanced nutrition, simple preparation and delicious flavors to inspire healthy cooking at home.Instructor: Rebecca Kastin, NBC-HWC Dates/Times: November 5, 12, 19 (Wednesday 11am-12pm)

Join us for this free series, lead by Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor.Tai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body.Qi Gong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.Instructor: Nick KusturicDates/Times: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm) November 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm) December 2, 9, 16 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm)

This all levels yoga class offers a balanced flow that meets you where you are, combining mindful movement, breath and gentle strength building for every body.Instructor: Kasey Geddis, YJ Certified Yoga InstructorDates/Times: October 2, 9, 16, 30 (No class 10/23) - (Thursdays, 9am-10am) November 6, 13, 20 (Thursdays, 9am-10am) December 4, 11, 18 (Thursdays, 9am-10am)

ALKA SAPAT- ALL DAY MEETING Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center

Theresa Clare Wainwright: "Optimization of an Autonomous Underwater Landing Vehicle for Short-Term Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Measurements"Committee Chair: Pierre-Phillippe Beaujean, Ph.D.Committee Members: Edgar An, Ph.D., and Manhar Dhanak, Ph.D.Date: 11/7/2025 at 9:00 AMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, Engineering West Building (EG-36), Room 187Virtual via Zoom - Contact chair for more details.

Fresh Friday will kick off first-generation student week. During the First-Gen Fresh Friday we will connect first-gen students with health and wellness services offered at Florida Atlantic. The following campus partners will be providing activities and prizes for first-gen students: Student Health Services, Owls Care Health Promotion, and CAPs. In addition, the First-Gen office will be providing food, swag, and a DJ.

Emma Hope Pua Abiri: "Assing the Role of Lead and Wax Shielding in Electron Beam Dose to Facial Dose"Committee Chair: Andreas Kyriakou, Ph.D.Committee Members: Brian Doozan, Ph.D., and Luc Wille, Ph.D.Date: 11/7/2025 at 2:00 PMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Building (SE-43), Room 319

Julianna Pontoriero:" ACCOUNTING FOR THE FLASH REGION IN BREAST RADIOTHERAPY: HU OPTIMIZATION OF VIRTUAL BOLUS AND IMPACT OF BRASS MESH ON SKIN"Committee Chair: Andreas Kyriacou, Ph.D,, DABRCommittee Members: Brian Doozan Ph.D., DABR and Dr. Luc Wille Ph.D.Date: 11/7/2025 at 4:00 PMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (SE-43), Room 319

From precision to style to pure swagger, this NPHC showdown is all about who can command the floor and own the Paradise spotlight. Who will take the title? Come find out, and don’t forget to bring the hype!

High school students from around the state will perform side-by-side with members of the FAU Symphony Orchestra, directed by Laura Joella, DMA. Repertoire includes Mozart’s “Eine kleine Nachtmusik,” Fauré’s “Nocturne” from “Shylock,” Eric Whitacre’s “A Boy and a Girl,” and Brouwer’s “Beatlerianas” for guitar and string orchestra, featuring classical guitarist Juan Antonio Peña, DMA. Free concert.

This all levels integrative movement mat pilates class blends core-focused Pilates with functional movement patterns to enhance strength, flexibility and body awareness.Instructor: Ruth SandersDates/Times: October 6, 13, 27 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) November 3, 10, 17 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) December 1, 8, 15 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am)