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.

DescriptionTBDRequests for AccomidationIf you need to request a reasonable accomiddation pleasse email sandbox@fau.edu at least 5 business days before the event.

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