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Fall 2025

Promotional flyer for a public policy forum titled 'Privacy vs. Utility' hosted by Florida Atlantic University's Office of Public Policy Events. Event details include date (October 24), time (1–3pm EDT), and location (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU, Boca Raton, FL). The flyer invites attendees to discuss balancing smart technologies and personal privacy, featuring a QR code for registration and logos of FAU and OPPE.

Privacy vs. Utility: Policy Choices in a Smart World 
Friday, October 24, 2025 from 1-3 pm

Join for a thought-provoking conversation on one of today’s most pressing questions: How can we enjoy the benefits of smart technologies while protecting personal privacy? From smarter traffic lights that reduce congestion to AI tools that enhance public safety, new technologies are helping make our communities more efficient, safe, and livable. At the same time, they raise important questions about how much information should be collected, how it is shared, and how it is ultimately used. This forum will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to explore how innovations in sensing and artificial intelligence are shaping our public spaces and daily lives. Panelists will share perspectives on how to strike the right balance between the utility afforded by these tools and the privacy expectations of individuals. 

Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton Campus
 Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium and Ely Meyerson Continuing Education Hall
 777 Glades Road, Bldg. CEH 31D
 Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Promotional flyer for an event titled “Live Not By Lies: Documentary Screening and Q&A.” The event will feature Ben Shapiro of the Daily Wire as emcee, with author Rod Dreher and documentary producer RJ Moeller, and a special appearance by Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins. Hosted by the Florida Atlantic University Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise. Scheduled for Monday, October 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University. Includes a QR code and registration link at luma.com/csunjvgl.

Live Not by Lies Screening and Discussion with Ben Shapiro

Monday, October 27, 2025 from 5-8 pm

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business and Office of Public Policy Events will host a special screening of Live Not by Lies, a documentary based on Rod Dreher’s acclaimed book exploring the rise of “soft totalitarianism.” The event will feature commentary by Ben Shapiro , cofounder of The Daily Wire and host of The Ben Shapiro Show.

Following the screening, Ben Shapiro will offer post-film commentary and discussion, joined by university leadership and special guests including President Adam Hasner and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins. The event will conclude with an optional VIP brief photo and media session. 

This event promises to be a thought-provoking evening of dialogue on faith, freedom, and civic responsibility.

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Stay tuned for our Spring 2026 OPPE events