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John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter
2024 OCTOBER Florida Atlantic University
STARRY NIGHTS AUTHOR SERIES
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan will speak on
Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m., at the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute on the John D. MacArthur Campus.
Egan’s visit is part of the annual Starry Nights author
series, presented by the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
The series brings world-renowned authors to Jupiter for an
engaging and inspiring peek between the lines. In addition
to the public talks, each author provides a special interactive
session with Honors College students and faculty.
“We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Egan to Florida
Atlantic,” said Rachel Luria, associate dean of Student Affairs
at the Honors College and associate professor of rhetoric and
composition. “Starry Nights is about providing our students
and community with rare opportunities to interact with beloved
contemporary authors. Particularly for our students, these
experiences can illustrate the path of a literary career and
show the importance of perseverance and tapping into your
creativity.”
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 to the Starry Nights lecture is $20 for members of
the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and $25
for non-members.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Honors
The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College is celebrating 25
years of academic excellence on the John D. MacArthur
Campus. A special Anniversary Celebration event is
set for Nov. 14 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, featuring
celebrity real estate broker Ryan Serhant as the
evening’s keynote speaker. Sponsorship opportunities
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Copper and Neurons
A new study from FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
discovered a compelling link between copper regulation
and neural health. Copper plays an important role in the
function and viability of mitochondria—the powerhouse
of the cell—and helps protect cells from harmful
molecules that can damage proteins and DNA. Findings
from this study suggest that copper deficiencies can lead
to neurological issues and that maintaining adequate
copper levels could be important for brain health.
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Fulbright Specialist Award
Gregg Fields, Ph.D., FAU’s Interim Vice President for
Research, was recently selected to the highly competitive
Fulbright Specialist Program. Fulbright Specialists engage
in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host
institutions across the globe, based on the grantee’s
expertise and the needs of the receiving country. As a
grantee, Fields will share his unique knowledge in medical
science, which seamlessly blends biology, chemistry
and groundbreaking treatment strategies for conditions
including rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Toxic Algae in Lake O
What’s really “fueling” toxic algae in Lake Okeechobee?
A new study from FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic
Institute revealed that combating harmful algal blooms in
Lake O requires managing both phosphorus and nitrogen,
and that human waste played a role in influencing
toxic Microcystis blooms. Findings also underscore the
importance of rainfall in driving these big blooms.
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