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Florida Atlantic students — are you ready to Explore the World? 🌏 Join the Fall 2025 Study Abroad Fair on Nov 13 at the Social Science Building Rotunda (SO-44) from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM.Connect with Education Abroad advisors, discover semester and faculty-led programs, and hear from Florida Atlantic students who’ve studied across the globe. 🌎✈️ Your global future starts here — don’t miss it!

Attend Florida Atlantic’s Virtual Career Fair and explore internship and full-time job opportunities both locally and nationally. Students from all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. The Virtual Career Fair attracts companies from various industries including healthcare, communication, government, business, non-profit, science, technology, and more!

Christopher Rogers: "A REVIEW OF 2002-2024 BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC FOOD REINFORCEMENT GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM"Committee Chair: Jack Scott Ph.D.Committee Members: Torica Exume Ph.D., and Lisa Finnegan Ph.D.Date: 11/13/2025, at 12:00 PMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, College of Education (ED-47)

Abhishek Singh Kushwaha: "ADVANCED DEEP NEURAL NETWORK ARCHITECTURES FOR 3D GAIT ASSESSMENT FROM VIDEO IN THE EARLY DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE"Committee Chair: Hari Kalva, Ph.D.Committee Members: Imadeldin Mahgoub, Ph.D., and Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D.Date: 11/13/2025 at 1:00 PMIn Person: Florida Atlantic Universiy, Boca Raton Campus, Engineering East Building (EG-96), Room 405

💬 Need someone to talk to? Drop by Let’s Talk with CAPS! 📍 Every Tue & Thu at 2 PM | SSB #8, Room 226 No appointment needed. Just walk in — we’re here for you 💙

Travel with award-winning photographer Dr. Gabby Salazar as she shares breathtaking stories from a life dedicated to documenting science and the planet's most remarkable landscapes and wildlife. As an environmental social scientist and National Geographic Explorer, Dr. Salazar has captured the critical work being done to protect our world—from the summit of a Guatemalan volcano to the sweeping savannas of Zimbabwe. Join her for an evening of inspiring visual storytelling and thrilling adventure, complete with adorable creatures, behind-the-scenes moments, and surprising discoveries from the frontlines of exploration.The Nat and Dorothy Hyman (NDH) Science Lecture Series was made possible by Florida Atlantic alumnus, Jerry Hyman, son of Nat and Dorothy Hyman. The NDH Science Lecture Series was created to encourage and inspire students in the sciences, and provide access to educational lectures by leaders in the scientific fields for FAU students, faculty, and community members, free of charge. This lecture series is organized by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington composed or co- composed more than 1,000 works, ranging from dance melodies to sacred pieces incorporating elements of blues, gospel, and classical traditions. Ellington’s contributions earned him 14 Grammy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a posthumous Pulitzer Prize. Please join Artistic Director of Jazz, Courtney D. Jones, DMA, and the members of the Florida Atlantic Jazz Orchestra as they pay Tribute to the Duke, with guest soloist Irena Kofman, DMA. Tickets $10.

The City in the City in the City by Matthew CapodicasaA World PremiereDirected by Matt StabileExecutive Producers: Doreen & David Chemerow, Diane & John Dalsimer and the David Kimmel FoundationTess’s mother dies just before they are supposed to leave on a trip for the ancient city-state of Mastavia to retrieve a package left for them by Tess’s estranged father. Unwilling to give up the mission, Tess posts an ad online for a traveling companion with her mother’s exact name, and meets a new Laura, a mysterious woman eager to escape her life. This unlikely duo sets off on a journey to this strange city of doubles, mystifying bureaucracy, ancient graves, and a hidden world neither of them expected to encounter.Theatre Lab is beyond excited to welcome award-winning playwright, Matthew Capodicasa, to our ever-growing network of playwrights with this world premiere! Highly theatrical, inventive, and wildly entertaining, this stirring new play offers audiences the opportunity to join two performers, playing more than thirty characters, as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime!November 8-23, 2025Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pmNo Saturday matinee on opening (11/8)

A World PremiereDirected by Matt StabileExecutive Producers: Doreen & David Chemerow, Diane & John Dalsimer and the David Kimmel FoundationTess’s mother dies just before they are supposed to leave on a trip for the ancient city-state of Mastavia to retrieve a package left for them by Tess’s estranged father. Unwilling to give up the mission, Tess posts an ad online for a traveling companion with her mother’s exact name, and meets a new Laura, a mysterious woman eager to escape her life. This unlikely duo sets off on a journey to this strange city of doubles, mystifying bureaucracy, ancient graves, and a hidden world neither of them expected to encounter.Theatre Lab is beyond excited to welcome award-winning playwright, Matthew Capodicasa, to our ever-growing network of playwrights with this world premiere! Highly theatrical, inventive, and wildly entertaining, this stirring new play offers audiences the opportunity to join two performers, playing more than thirty characters, as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime!November 8-23, 2025Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pmNo Saturday matinee on opening (11/8)

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)

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)

Please join us for a special luncheon designed to connect students with local employers while learning the art of professional dining and conversation. This event will feature Business Conversation & Collaboration Specialist Mimi Meister, who will help participants develop positive first impressions and navigate introductions and discussions with local employers. Students will be seated with employers and encouraged to practice networking to build meaningful professional connections all in a relaxed dining setting.Who will be there:50 first-generation college students who will be seated at tables according to their major. Employers from the following organizations: ADT, EY, Northwestern Mutual, Enterprise Mobility, Carnival Cruise Line, Bio Stem, Tropical Shipping, WFLX-Fox TV, JP Morgan Chase, Whiting Turner, and Cinch Home ServicesPlease RSVP to secure your spot at this exciting luncheon and networking opportunity! Spots will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Agentic AI represents the next frontier of artificial intelligence, moving beyond static models to autonomous, goal-driven agents that can reason, plan, take actions, and collaborate with humans or other systems. These capabilities are already reshaping industries from healthcare to finance, education, defense, and sustainability.This hackathon challenges participants to learn agentic AI frameworks, engage with industry mentors, and design impactful solutions to meaningful real-world problems. Teams will identify a challenge where agentic AI can provide unique value and then prototype an agentic system that demonstrates the potential for societal or industry benefit.This hackathon is open to all FAU students.Format• Teams: 3–5 students.• Goal: Identify and solve a real problem using agentic AI frameworks, tools, or methodologies.• Deliverables: A working prototype, simulation, or design architecture, along with a 5 min presentation.• Approach: Teams may build with open-source frameworks, extend existing models, or develop novel workflows.Pre-Hackathon WorkshopsPre-hackathon workshops will help participants build skills and shape ideas:• Intro to Agentic AI Frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.)• Industry Talks: Opportunities and challenges of deploying agentic AI.• Ideation Labs: Guided sessions to help teams define meaningful problems and solution strategies.Workshops will be on Zoom on from 4:00pm–6:00pm on Oct 24, Oct 31, and Nov 7.Register on Canvas: https://canvas.fau.edu/enroll/NLD6ALEvaluation CriteriaTeams will be judged on:• Insights – Did the team deeply understand the problem and opportunity?• Innovation – How novel and creative is the agentic AI solution?• Impact – What is the potential societal, industrial, or scientific impact?• Usability – Is the solution practical and user-friendly?• Scalability – Can it generalize or scale beyond the prototype?Contact for SponsorshipMichael Miller Director of Development College of Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University 📞 561-297-2083 | ✉️ millermichael@fau.edu

Honor high school and middle school students rehearse and perform in a side-by side format with FAU’s Chamber Singers and Vocalis. Collectively, all choristers involved conclude the one-day event in a performance of extended choral works with chamber ensemble accompaniment. Conducted by Patricia P. Fleitas, DMA, and Stacie Lee Rossow, DMA. Free concert.

A World PremiereDirected by Matt StabileExecutive Producers: Doreen & David Chemerow, Diane & John Dalsimer and the David Kimmel FoundationTess’s mother dies just before they are supposed to leave on a trip for the ancient city-state of Mastavia to retrieve a package left for them by Tess’s estranged father. Unwilling to give up the mission, Tess posts an ad online for a traveling companion with her mother’s exact name, and meets a new Laura, a mysterious woman eager to escape her life. This unlikely duo sets off on a journey to this strange city of doubles, mystifying bureaucracy, ancient graves, and a hidden world neither of them expected to encounter.Theatre Lab is beyond excited to welcome award-winning playwright, Matthew Capodicasa, to our ever-growing network of playwrights with this world premiere! Highly theatrical, inventive, and wildly entertaining, this stirring new play offers audiences the opportunity to join two performers, playing more than thirty characters, as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime!November 8-23, 2025Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pmNo Saturday matinee on opening (11/8)