Scholars from across the U.S. are visiting to conduct research in the Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection! The Weiner Collection of rare books reflects the personal libraries of such founders as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. In this symposium, the visiting Fellows will present their research and discuss how it relies on examining the treasures of the Spirit of America Collection.2024 Speakers:Katharine Beene, University of ConnecticutWomen and Science in 17th- and 18th-Century IrelandDr. Elizabeth Hines, Johns Hopkins UniversityTrading with the Enemy: The English, the Dutch, and Commerce in Time of WarCourtney MacPhee, Stanford UniversityApocalypse, Puritans, and Politics in the Empire of Oliver CromwellThis event is free and open to the public. All guests must follow FAU parking procedures.This event is made possible by the generous underwriting of Dr. Howard and Judith Weiner in conjunction with the support of University Libraries and the History Department of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.For questions about this program, please contact libevents@fau.edu

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