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: Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25Session Times: 6-7pmInstructor: Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor

Please join us on Wednesday, January 15th to discuss how a second Trump Administration might impact immigration policies specifically related to institutions of higher education and its students, scholars, staff, and faculty. This hour-long virtual session will focus on the following:• Looking back: key policies in the first Trump Administration that impacted international students, scholars, staff, and faculty • Looking ahead: key policies the Trump Administration may prioritize • Additional considerations for DACA students and employees • Strategies for 2025 and beyond • Recent developments from the Biden Administration • Q&AWe hope you can join us and encourage you to submit your questions in advance via the registration form.

4-week virtual series each Wednesday on Zoom from 12:00pm-12:45pm. Free and open to the general community, focused on various dimensions of wellness.1/08: Emotional Wellness 1/15: Integrative Wellness 1/22: Spiritual Wellness 1/29: Nutritional Wellness

4-week virtual series each Wednesday on Zoom from 12:00pm-12:45pm. Free and open to the general community, focused on various dimensions of wellness. Download Events FlyerRegister for the series at https://fau-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpf-GtpzMrGtxXRdo3N4DP6AwRmwas3gF2Dates and Topics:  1/8: Emotional Wellness "Navigating Emotions: Strategies for Wellness” with Robin Rubin, MSW1/15: Nutritional Wellness “Mindful Eating: Cultivating a Healthier Relationship with Food” with Rebecca Kastin, NBC-HWC1/22: Spiritual Wellness "Cultivating Spiritual Wellness: Unlocking Your True Potential" with Maria Benzo V., MD, MS1/29: Integrative Wellness “Living Well: Harnessing Integrative Health for Everyday Wellness” with Branson J. Collins MD, FAAMFM, ABAARM

🌟 Prioritize your well-being with the International Student Success Series! 🌟Join us on Wednesday, January 15, for an essential session on Health, Safety, and Self-Care. This is your chance to learn how to stay safe, maintain your health, and find balance while navigating your new life at Florida Atlantic. From self-care practices to accessing health and safety resources, this session is all about empowering you to thrive both physically and mentally.Seats are limited, so RSVP now through the link in bio to secure your spot!Your health and safety matter—let’s make Spring 2025 a safe and successful semester! 💙

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