Trending News At Broward College June 6

Upcoming Events

FEATURED: 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, click here.

Davie, FL

Academy of Arts Presents Decades of Dance
Saturday, June 17, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Bailey Hall, Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

The Academy of Arts presents two Decades of Dance performances at Bailey Hall on the Broward College A.
Hugh Adams Central Campus. Tickets range from $26 to $31. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.baileyhall.org/.

"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.

Continuous Improvement Conference 2017
Sunday, July 23 - Tuesday, July 25
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

The Broward College Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness will host its inaugural Continuous Improvement Conference to help industry professionals achieve operational and performance excellence by offering best practices, sharing expertise, and presenting successful business leaders as speakers. Sessions will cover various project management and institutional effectiveness topics. Registration is $300 and limited to 70 attendees. To register, visit www.browardcic.com. For more information, contact Stephanie Tejo Martinez at 954-201-7876 or smartin6@broward.edu.

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
Bold Beauty Project Opening Reception
Thursday, 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 world-renowned visual arts exhibition that features women with varying disabilities as seen through the lenses of award-winning photographers. 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.

Summer Bridge Program Enrollment
June 12 to August 21
Early Childhood LAB School (Building 63), Broward College North Campus
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.

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 Receives $3.9 Million in U.S. Department of Education Grants for Programs to Assist High-Poverty, Low-Performing Local High Schools

Broward College is the recipient of three U.S. Department of Education TRIO Upward Bound grants totaling $3.9 million over five years. The money will help support activities and provide financial incentives for 60 students each year to participate in enrichment programs at three high poverty, low performing high schools. The programs begin at Deerfield Beach, McArthur and South Broward during the 2017-2018 academic year.