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FEATURED: Broward College Hosts U.S. Florida Senate Debate
Wednesday, October 26, 7 p.m.
Bailey Hall
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Candidates for the U.S. Florida Senate seat are scheduled for a one-hour debate at Bailey Hall on the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus of Broward College in Davie, Fla. The event was organized by Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association. Emmy award-winner Todd Dermott, WPBF anchor, will moderate.
Registration for this event is closed.

Davie, FL

Broward College Theatre Main Stage Production (V&PA)
October 27 to November 6, multiple times 
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
Fine Arts Theatre
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

The Broward College Visual & Performing Arts presents a Theatre Main Stage Production of “Seasons Greetings.” The performance will feature the work of Alan Ayckbourn, an Oliver Award and Tony Award winning playwright whose credit includes 80 plays. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors, faculty and children. For more information, visit   http://www.baileyhall.org/events/seasons-greetings-alan-ayckbourn.

“Broward County High School Art All-Stars” Exhibition Opening Reception
Thursday, November 8, 6 p.m.
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL
The second Broward County High School Art All-Stars competition and exhibition puts the spotlight on talented teen artists. The paintings, drawings, sculptures and more will be juried with awards presented in individual categories. The exhibit is on display through November 10. For more information, call   954-201-6984  or email aclyman@broward.edu.

Pembroke Pines, FL

“One Nation Under a Groove” Opening Reception
Wednesday, November 16, 4 p.m.
Art Gallery
Judson A. Samuels South Campus
7200 Pines Boulevard

This multi-artist exhibition portrays the cacophony of voices that conform America’s contemporary electorate, engaging in an array of current topics from multiple and often opposing points of view.  The collection will be on display through December 8. For more information, visit   www.bsoca.com.

Memorial Healthcare Lecture Series: “From AIDS to ZIKA:  Balancing Public Health Emergencies and Patient Centered Care”
Thursday, November 17, 5 p.m. 
Performing and Cultural Arts Theatre (PCAT)
Judson A. Samuels South Campus
7200 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL

The Memorial Healthcare Lecture Series, named to honor of retired president and CEO Frank Sacco, will launch its inaugural season with the topic, “From AIDS to ZIKA:  Balancing Public Health Emergencies and Patient Centered Care.” Panelists will include Dr. Ken Goodman, PhD, FACMI; Dr. Paula Thaqi, MD, MPH, director Florida Department of Health, Broward County; Kimarie Stratos, JD, senior vice president and general counsel, Memorial Healthcare System; Dr. Michael Hurlburt, PhD, assistant professor of philosophy and medical ethics, Broward College; and Marty Kiar, Broward County Mayor. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the   Eventbrite  page.

Conscience Under Fire 
Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m.
Performing and Cultural Arts Theatre (PCAT)
Judson A. Samuels South Campus
7200 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL

Led by the world-renowned theater artist and director Teo Castellanos and backed by one of Miami’s most well-known DJ’s, Brimstone 127, the Combat Hippies is a group of military veteran performing artists. They will share their experiences in Conscience Under Fire, a spoken-word show. Tickets are $10 for the general public. For more information, visit   www.bsoca.com.

Coconut Creek, FL

Paychecks for Patriots Career Fair
Wednesday, November 9, 10 a.m.
OMNI Auditorium
North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL

Broward College, CareerSource Broward and Mission United will host the 2016 "Paychecks for Patriots" career fair on Wednesday, November 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Omni Auditorium on Broward College North Campus. The Vet Center, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) from the Department of Defense, Broward County Board of Commissioners, Veterans' Service Officers and veteran support organizations are scheduled to be on hand.  More than 70 “veteran-friendly” employers will be looking to hire. 
 
“Future Environments” Visiting Artist Series: David Nyzio
Wednesday, October 26, 7 p.m.
OMNI Auditorium
North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL

The “Future Environments” visiting artist series continues with David Nyzio, who will host a free lecture on the relationship between art and biology and science and nature. The accomplished professional also is hosting a workshop at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 27 in Building 50, Room 125. Supplies will be provided. The theme for the series is STEAM (Art +STEM/Art Across disciplines).  Each event is free and open to the public. For more information, call   954-201-2662.

“Future Environments” Visiting Artist Series: Ivan Depena
Thursday, November 17, 7 p.m.
OMNI Auditorium
North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL

The “Future Environments” visiting artist series concludes for the semester with Ivan Depena, who will host a free lecture on the relationship between art and multimedia and technology. The accomplished professional also is hosting a workshop at 11 a.m., Friday, November 18 in Building 50, Room 125. Supplies will be provided. The theme for the series is STEAM (Art +STEM/Art Across disciplines).  Each event is free and open to the public. For more information, call   954-201-2662.

Highlight

Broward College Hosts 2016 Hackathon

For the second year, the Broward College computer science department hosted the 2016 Hackathon competition. Over the course of 24 hours, young technology enthusiasts from universities and colleges across the county were challenged to develop new software programs. Team Use-Full won “Best Overall” for their recycling website and mobile application, called Waste Naught, which provides innovative ideas for individuals and communities to create new projects from unwanted or old products.