Trending News at Broward College May 22

Upcoming Events

FEATURED: Bold Beauty Project Opening Reception
Tuesday, June 8, 6 p.m.
North Regional Library
Broward College North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL

The Bold Beauty Project is a visual arts project that features women with varying disabilities as seen through the lenses of award-winning photographers. Bold Beauty Project has shown at major international art shows in different parts of the country. Featuring one of Broward College’s own student advisors, Debbie Brecker, the collection is also meant to create transformative experiences for participants and viewers while expanding the concept of what it means to be beautiful. Opening reception will include a lecture and discussion with Shelly Baer, Bold Beauty Project founder. Free and open to the public for viewing through August 31. For more information, visit the   Eventbrite  page.

Davie, FL

“A Mother’s Love”
On Display Through June 30 
Bailey Hall
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

The League of American Pen Women Fort Lauderdale chapter presents “A Mother’s Love.” Works on display include photography, watercolor, acrylics, oils mixed media and sculpture. The opening reception will feature high tea with a twist. The exhibit runs through June 30 and is open to the public. For more information, call   954-201-6259   or email mstanbur@broward.edu.

“Beneath the Surface”
On Display Through June 21
Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Bartosz Beda, Faraz Falahi, and Serena Stevens come from disparate backgrounds, but their work shares a unique view of the world. The images on display as part of “Beneath the Surface” capture glimpses of figures in their environments through loose and textured painted surfaces. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public runs through June 21. For more information, visit   www.browardvpa.com/gallery.

Brazilian Music Institute Presents “Terra Brazil Meets Jazz”
Friday, May 26, 8 p.m. 
Bailey Hall
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

"Terra Brazil Meets Jazz" is the culminating performance of the Brazilian Music Institute, an intensive week of musical instruction featuring outstanding Brazilian musicians presented by the University of Florida's School of Music, in collaboration with Broward College. Tickets start at $16 for the general public. For more information, visit   www.baileyhall.org.

“Refugees Keeping the American Dream Alive” Symposium
Tuesday, June 6, 8 a.m.
Dr. Michael A. Chizner Auditorium
Building 1008, Room 104 (Health Sciences Simulation Center)
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Broward College and Broward Refugee Task Force, which offer services to refugees locally, are celebrating World Refugee Day on June 20 with a symposium. The event looks to highlight the contributions of refugees in the community, as well as promote solidarity and social and economic inclusion of refugee. This event has ended.
 
Nights at the Observatory
Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. 
Buehler Observatory
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

The community is welcome to explore wonders in the sky through the lens of powerful telescopes at the Buehler Observatory on Wednesday evenings. Let Susan Barnett, Buehler Planetarium and Observatory director, and other experts guide you in locating the moon, stars, and nebulae (weather permitting). The events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the   website  or call   954-201-6681.

Coconut Creek, FL

Summer Bridge Program Enrollment
June 12 to August 21
Building 63
Broward College North Campus Early Childhood LAB School
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL

Registration is now open for the new Summer Bridge Program at the Broward College Early Childhood LAB School. The program, geared to children 4-8, explores STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, & Match) through engaging hands on activities. Pay per week or by session. To reserve a space, call   954-201-2440  or visit   www.broward.edu/labschool.

Naturalization Ceremony
Friday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.
Omni Auditorium
Broward College North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will host its naturalization and refugee awards ceremonies as part of a larger initiative to honor those who were forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence. This year Adriana Fazzano Ficano, Broward College chief of staff and associate vice president of corporate relations, will serve as keynote speaker. For more information, visit   here. 

Multiple Campuses

Broward College Kids & Teens College (KTC)
June 14 to August 4
Most Broward College Campuses and Centers 

The Broward College Kids & Teens College (KTC) encourages students ages 8-15 years to engage in courses geared toward careers. The six-week program is offered in quarter, half, and full days. This year's program will build the skills and habits your child needs for the next school year and beyond. For more information, visit the   website   or call   954-201-7800.

Highlight

Broward College Continuing Education Program Wins Award

The Continuing Education Program at Broward College received the 2017 Education Partner Notable Newcomer Award from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at its 23rd annual Education Partner’s Conference in New Orleans, La. The award is presented to schools that demonstrate overall success during their initial first year offering of the certification course. SHRM is the world’s largest human resource professional society that offers globally recognized industry based certifications and training for persons in the field. This includes the SHRM Certified Professional (CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP). Broward College began offering the SHRM CP/SCP course in Fall 2016 with an inaugural group of 13 students completing the intensive program. A hundred percent passed the SHRM SCP certification exam. For information on the SHRM certification classes offered for Summer 2017, visit   www.broward.edu/SHRM.