Florida Atlantic University - College of Arts and Letters

🎉 Mark Your Calendar for an Unforgettable Evening! 🎉 Join us on February 24, 2025, for the annual CAST Party – a night of celebration and impact! This exciting fundraiser supports student scholarships, offering a unique opportunity to make a difference in students' lives. Enjoy an evening filled with exceptional cuisine, captivating entertainment, and inspiring company. ✨ Don't miss out on this chance to give back while creating memories. Reserve your tickets now and find all the event details at www.fau.edu/cast-party. See you there!

#fauartslettersnews Florida Atlantic University’s MediaLab@FAU has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national initiative aimed at revitalizing local news and strengthening communities. MediaLab@FAU, a community journalism initiative in the FAU School of Communication and Multimedia Studies (Florida Atlantic University SCMS) within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, was launched in September 2023 by Ilene Prusher, senior instructor of multimedia journalism. It’s been estimated that MediaLab’s articles reached upward of 25 million people based on potential online exposure of its articles in its first year. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/ePGuqhJQ

🌟 Celebrating Intellectual Engagement! 🌟 Today, we experienced a massive turnout for our Study of the Americas Research Group research spotlight featuring inspiring speakers, Dr. Stacy J. Lettman (FAU's Department of English) and Prof. Carolina Estrada-Gutsche (FAU School of Communication and Multimedia Studies (Florida Atlantic University SCMS)! This gathering not only highlights our commitment to fostering an intellectually dynamic community of scholars but also emphasizes how such interactions invigorate student learning and keep us on the cutting edge of research and discourse. Together, we are shaping a future where knowledge thrives and education flourishes. 📚✨

Check out the Boca Raton Magazine article about FAU Galleries' current exhibition, "Political Circus." The exhibition runs through Nov. 24 at FAU’s Schmidt Center Gallery. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For information, call 561/297-2661 or visit https://lnkd.in/gAfgw6B3. https://lnkd.in/gj9znmQX

Big congratulations to MediaLab@FAU, a community journalism initiative in the FAU School of Communication and Multimedia Studies (Florida Atlantic University SCMS) for receiving a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, the nationwide movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. 🎉 MediaLab@FAU is a student-powered community reporting project designed to develop advanced media skills in students and report and publish stories of wider interest throughout the South Florida region. The #PressForward grant has awarded $20 million to 205 small, local newsrooms across the United States to improve reporting on communities and regions that have traditionally gone uncovered. Florida Atlantic is proud to be a recipient of this grant. This incredible achievement will further empower this student-powered community reporting project, amplifying stories that matter.   Learn More: pressforward.news/grantees

Check out the latest interview with Dr. Evan Bennett, Associate Professor in the History Department at Florida Atlantic University, conducted by a New York Times reporter about Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. Read the article here: Check out the latest interview with Dr. Evan Bennett, Associate Professor in the History Department at Florida Atlantic University, conducted by a New York Times reporter about Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eZXxZhgg

🎉 Join Us for a Night of Celebration, Culture, and Impact! It's that exciting time of year when we come together to honor the vibrant world of the Arts and Letters! The 5th Annual Culture, Arts, & Society Today (CAST) Celebration promises an unforgettable evening filled with delicious cuisine, captivating entertainment, and great company. Dance the Night Away to live pop music, mingle with FAU’s talented faculty and students, and connect with special guests—all while supporting a meaningful cause. Every dollar raised directly supports student scholarships, helping the next generation of scholars and artists thrive. 📆 Date: Monday February 24, 205 📍 Location: Delaire Country Club, Delray Beach, FL Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while enjoying an unforgettable evening. Secure your tickets now and get all the details at www.fau.edu/cast-party

Florida Atlantic University just announced a partnership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and GLAVOVIC STUDIO to address America’s affordable housing crisis. With tens of millions of Americans considered “rent-burdened” and the United States short more than seven million affordable and available rental homes, Florida Atlantic University - College of Arts and Letters students are developing architectural designs for the adaptive reuse of old buildings into new homes. Does your city struggle with affordable housing? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ez6ySm69

Join the Political Circus! Presented by FAU University Galleries, this exhibition showcases election-related artwork and popular culture items, continuing the series from 2008, 2016, and 2020. The exhibition features works by local and national artists, alongside anonymous commercial items such as bumper stickers, t-shirts, and digital media. An opening reception, including light refreshments and a durational performance by Misael Soto and Iván Sikic, will take place at the Schmidt Center Gallery and Public Space on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. All events, including the opening reception, panel discussions, and workshops, are free and open to the public. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e-prvApF

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Jean Martin Caldieron, Ph.D. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Caldieron, an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture at Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has been selected for the esteemed Fulbright Global Scholar Award for the 2024-25 academic year. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Caldieron’s outstanding contributions to research and education on a global level. To learn more about his work, visit: