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WHAT’S
WHAT’S

NEW
NEW

MARCH 2020

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20 Anniversary Wilkes Honors
College Benefactors Dinner
Nearly 200 people attended the Harriet L. Wilkes
Honors 20 Anniversary Benefactors Dinner on
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February 20 at the Pelican Club. The event featured
Florida Atlantic University’s Distinguished Teacher
of the Year Jeffrey S. Morton, Ph.D., as the keynote
speaker. Attendees learned first-hand how the
college provides unmatched opportunities for
some of the best and brightest in the nation.

Florida Atlantic University’s Brain Institute is proud Beacon Pharmaceutical served as the title sponsor
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to announce “Brainy Days 2020,” a celebration of the John D. MacArthur Campus 20 Anniversary.
of neuroscience throughout the month of March Thank you to all of those who provided additional
and sponsored by Palm Health Foundation. From support.
using magic to study the mind to understanding
best practices for educating those with autism, and Many Teens are Digital Dating Abuse
gaining a unique perspective on drug addiction Victims; Boys Get the Brunt of It
from a scientist, author and survivor, FAU’s Brain New FAU research explores the problem among
Institute hopes to engage, empower and educate U.S. middle and high school students. Results of
the public about brain diseases and ultimately the study, published in the Journal of Interpersonal
reduce the stigma associated with brain disorders. Violence, found males were significantly more
likely to have experienced digital dating abuse
compared to females, and more likely to
EVENTS experience all types of digital dating abuse, and

were even more likely to experience physical
aggression.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
CHAMPIONS OF ILLUSION: BRAIN SCIENCE INSIGHTS WHC Student Published in Prestigious
INTO MAGICAL TRICKERY
Stephen Macknik, Ph.D., SUNY Downstate Medical Center Hispanic Journal
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jupiter Campus Sunil Raju, a Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
12-1:30 p.m., Reception and Book Signing to Follow, RSVP Requested
National Merit student in the Medical Scholars
MONDAY, MARCH 23 Program, was recently published inRevista de
ENGAGING BRAINS: INTERNSHIP FAIR FOR FAU Estudios Hispánicos, one of the most prestigious
UNDERGRADUATES
FAU Brain Institute & Community Health Organizations journals in the field of Hispanic literature.
FAU Breezeway, Boca Campus
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FAU Day at Roger Dean Chevrolet
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Stadium
NEVER ENOUGH: PERSONAL AND RESEARCH
EXPERIENCES WITH ADDICTION Join Florida Atlantic University at Roger Dean
Judith Grisel, Ph.D., Bucknell University Chevrolet Stadium on March 11 for FAU Day!
Wilkes Honors College, Jupiter Campus, AD 119 The Miami Marlins will be playing the New York
5-6:30 p.m., Reception and Book Signing to Follow
Yankees at 1 p.m. Our very own Owlsey and
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 members of the FAU team will be on site with
BRAIN BLITZ: HANDS-ON BRAIN SCIENCE FOR KIDS
Hosted by NeuroSquad giveaways and team spirit!
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
2020 Florida Collegiate Honors Council
MONDAY, MARCH 30 Annual Conference
BRAINS ON TRIAL: WHAT BRAIN SCIENCE TELLS US FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College proudly
ABOUT THE ORIGINS AND LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY
BJ Casey, Ph.D., Sackler Institute Yale University hosted the 2020 Florida Collegiate Honors Council
Josh Buckholtz, Ph.D. Harvard University (FCHC) annual conference at the Embassy Suites
Carey Haughwout, Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit, PBC
Ginger Lerner-Wren, Judge, Broward County Mental Health Court Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens Feb. 7-9.
Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.