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The Genetic Implications of Two Merging Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) Communities on Great Bahama BankAdvisor: Dr. John (Jay) BaldwinCommittee Members: Drs. Michelle Green, Denise Herzing and Colin Hughes

This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support, making it accessible for people with mobility challenges or those seeking a low-impact workout.Session Dates:October 7, 14, 21, 28November 4, 18December 2, 9, 16Session Times:MONDAYS 1-2pmInstructor:Karen Wexler

It's the time of year in many traditions when we most remember our beloved dead, and for the past dozen or so years, 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.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 class serves as an exploration of your body through gentle yet profound mobility movements. Increase your core strength, improve your posture, settle your nervous system. All levels welcome.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates at the time below.Session Dates:October 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18Session Times: 1-2pm

This 9-week journey is designed to educate and empower participants with the tools and knowledge to create a balanced, health-supportive lifestyle. Each week focuses on a key aspect of nutrition and wellness, with expert guest speakers offering specialized insights. Whether you're looking to optimize energy, improve gut health, or navigate healthy eating during the holiday season, this series offers practical tips for real-life application.Session Dates:October 9, 16, 23, 30November 6, 13, 20December 4, *11Session Times:11 am - 12 pm *Final class (12/11) 10 am - 12 pmRegister for this Course ($50 Supply Fee):Please contact Sara Green at saragreen@health.fau.edu to reserve your seat.Download Flyer

Discover the wisdom of mind body connection through this use of somatic practices.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates:October 10, 17, 24, 31November 7, 21December 5, 12, 19Session Times: Thursdays, 2-3 pmInstructor: Jacqueline Burbage

Join us for this free series, lead by Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong InstructorTai 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.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17Session Times: 6-7pmInstructor: Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor

The FAU Tech Runway Venture Program provides the most promising companies and talented entrepreneurs with the resources, services and guidance to build and scale their startups.At Tech Runway, experts have created a program that harnesses and directs the entrepreneurial spirit, providing a complete ecosystem for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, innovative students, faculty, alumni and the community.Program participants receive more than $100,000 in resources and services, including but not limited to:Structured team-based mentoringEntrepreneurial educationIntroductions to potential sources of early-stage capitalPrograms and resources from FAU's Innovation and Business DevelopmentMarketing and business support from college internsPitch practice opportunitiesNetworking eventsAccess to regional business and technology eventsFree office hours from premier professional support firms (attorneys, accountants, etc.)Customer discovery programming (Market Validation Workshop or NSF I-Corps)Apply now to be a part of Venture Class 15 on Oct. 15 at https://www.fau.edu/techrunway/tech-runway-venture-program/

Academic researchers routinely develop new tools such as animal models and cell lines to advance their work, but they may not realize that sharing these innovations can raise the public profile of their research, generate revenue for their lab, and benefit other researchers around the world.Please join experts from CancerTools.org, a first-of-its-kind global, non-profit, cancer-focused, research tools biorepository, for a 1-hour discussion on identifying research tools in a university setting and the benefits of commercializing them through partnerships with industry. Key considerations for researchers, including disclosing, protecting, and licensing research tools, will be addressed in this webinar.

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Heather Johnson: "DOES THE ACQUISITION OF SPANISH AFFECT THE ACQUISITION OF ENGLISH? A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF MINORITY-MAJORITY SIMULTANEOUS BILINGUAL DEVELOPMENT FROM 2.5 TO 12 YEARS"Committee Chair: Erika Hoff, Ph.D.Committee Members: Brett Laursen, Ph.D., Monica Rosselli, Ph.D.October 30, 2024 at 11:15 AMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Davie Campus, Education and Science Building

Class Description: Campus Rec, in partnership with The Robin Rubin Center For Happiness & Life Enhancement within the Sandler School of Social Work. All Levels Yoga takes students from movement to movement at a slower to moderate pace. This class is more physically demanding than Gentle Yoga, but allots more time to cuing and breaking down postures than Power Yoga. This relaxing and challenging workout is a combination of breathing, muscular strength and endurance, balance, coordination and other stress-management techniques.About the instructor:Name: Alexa Francis Hometown: Lake Worth, FL Class Formats: Yoga Fav. Exercise: Full Camel Fitness Philosophy: "Come as you are, focus on your why and the rest will come."IMPORTANT DETAILSLocation: Social Sciences Building, SO-44, Room 114. The class capacity for this format is 15. Registration opens 24 hours before each class -- select 'Register' under the desired date/time below. *Note: If you attempt to register and see the following error message: "There are no instances available at this time", that likely means you are trying to register too early. Come back and try again once registration is open, 24 hours before each class. Registration closes 1 minute before the start of each class. Participants must register in advance and check-in with the instructor upon arrival to class. Participants must cancel their registration via owlrec.fau.edu no later than 1 hour before the start of each class to avoid disciplinary action. No food or beverages are allowed in the Robin Rubin Center except water in closed plastic containers. Bathrooms, and water fountains are available outside the Robin Rubin Center if needed. Bags can be stored inside the classroom. Mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Questions, Comments or Concerns? Please contact Fitness@fau.edu.

Brianna Danae Davis: "Investigating the Effects of Temperature on the Uptake, Retention, and Trophic Transfer of Microplastics in Benthic Invertebrates"Committee Chair: Michael McCoy, Ph.D.Committee Members: Krista McCoy, Ph.D., Puspa Adhikari., Ph.D.October 30, 2024 at 1:00 PMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Edwin A. Link Building and High Bay (LE) Room 103

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Jupiter. Egan's talk, Making Fiction Out of Instincts, Hunches and Glaring Mistakes, is part of the annual Starry Nights Author Series, presented by the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. Egan has authored numerous novels, including New York Times best-seller "Manhattan Beach," which was awarded the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and a "Visit from the Goon Squad,"winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize. Attendance is $20 for OLLI members and $25 for non-members.

Join us for an exciting Book Talk and Signing led by former Florida Atlantic University alum and NFL football player Brandin Bryant! This event will feature a captivating book reading, signing, and a Q&A session.This is a great opportunity for the whole community—families, students, kids, and adults—to connect with Brandin, hear his story, and engage in a lively discussion.Don’t miss this chance to meet a Florida Atlantic alum who’s made a mark in the NFL and beyond! We hope to see you there.

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The 2024 Parliament of OWLs ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 30, on the Florida Atlantic Boca Campus at the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center.Established in 2000, Florida Atlantic’s Parliament of OWLs (Older, Wiser, Leaders) recognize the leadership and academic achievements our students have shown during their tenure on campus.https://community.faualumni.org/networks/events/98218

The Talon Leadership 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. The 2024 Talon Leadership Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 30, on the Florida Atlantic Boca Campus at the Recreation and Fitness Center, MAC Gym.https://community.faualumni.org/networks/events/98212

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