Previous Events
Monday, October 27, 2025
Live Not by Lies Screening and Discussion with Ben Shapiro
View the post-film commentary after the special screening of Live Not by Lies, a documentary based on Rod Dreher’s acclaimed book exploring the rise of “soft totalitarianism,” featuring commentary by Ben Shapiro, cofounder of The Daily Wire and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, RJ Moeller, documentary producer, and Rod Dreher.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Privacy vs. Utility: Policy Choices in a Smart World
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?
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Should South Florida Be the Next Silicon Valley of the Ocean?
Explore the role of federal investment, the leadership potential of universities, and the collaborative frameworks needed to drive transformative economic growth in this space.
Monday, April 21, 2025
The October 7th Attacks: Political, Social, Economic and Media Implications for Israel and the World: A compelling roundtable discussion examining the ripple effects of a pivotal moment in history -- shaping public perception and global response.
Friday, November 8, 2024
The Israel-Arab Conflict: Origins, Impact and Paths Forward
This roundtable explored the complex and long-standing conflict between Israel and the Arab world. Panelists dove into the origins of the conflict, highlighting key points of contention and sharing personal stories that illustrate its human impact.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
High Stakes: Should Weed Be Legal in Florida?
This dialogue explored the issue of cannabis legalization in Florida. Faculty and students discussed the potential impacts of Amendment 3, which proposes to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure: Lessons from Global Cities
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- Climate and Mobility Transitions in Urban Development
- Ethical Dilemmas in Planning for Resilience
- Equitable Resilience Planning
- Development, Water Policy and the Law
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Whose Knowledge is of Most Worth?
In this interdisciplinary faculty debate, the question of which academic discipline is of most value and who gets to decide will be discussed.
Tuesday, January 25, 2024
What's Happening to Water Quality in Florida?
Florida is at the forefront of many of the national and global pressures that can result in degraded water quality. Among these are nutrient, plastics, and other pollution into watersheds and the oceans, ocean warming and acidification, changes in land use associated with increased runoff and environmental damage, extreme climate events, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion, harmful algal blooms and other ecotoxicity in waters, seagrass and coral die offs, and more.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Florida Atlantic University Constitution Day featuring Palm Beach County District Judges
Local panel of Palm Beach County district court judges and attorneys lead an interactive and engaging discussion on the U.S. Constitution and the vital role of the judicial branch.
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Constitution Day: The US Constitution and the Spirit of America featuring Monica Crowley
Taking place on Constitution Day, this event explores the profound impact of the U.S. Constitution on the nation's past, present and future. Crowley highlights the transformative power of a government by the people, for the people and is followed by a panel discussion with various individuals.
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