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FEATURED: Broward College Fall Commencement

Wednesday, December 14, 1 p.m.
Greater Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College leadership, faculty and staff will recognize the achievements of its new class of graduates. Students who have completed their associate degree, bachelor’s degree or a certificate program will be honored during the 85th Commencement Ceremony for the institution. For more information, visit: http://www.broward.edu/academics/registrar/Pages/graduation.aspx.

Davie, FL

Never Again: The Holocaust Happened
Tuesday, December 6, 2 p.m.
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
Simulation Center, Building 1008, Room 105
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Join Julius Eisenstein, one of the last remaining victims of the Holocaust, as he shares his experiences surviving in a concentration camp and living with the memories. An informal panel discussion with other survivors will be held immediately following the presentation. For more information, please contact Dr. Sharry A. Kimmel at skimmel@broward.edu.

Broward Symphony Orchestra "Holiday Feast"
Saturday, December 10, 8 p.m.
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
Bailey Hall
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

The Broward Symphony Orchestra celebrates the genius of Verdi and Borodin. Andx and Dr. Daniel Andai will be performing the Mendelssohn violin concerto in this seasonal musical feast for the years. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors, faculty and children. For more information, visit www.baileyhall.org.

Broward College Symphonic Band "'Tis the Season"
Sunday, December 11, 2 p.m.
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
Bailey Hall
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

The Broward Symphonic Band will put you in the holiday spirit with its "'Tis the Season" concert. The band is made up of students and other members of the community. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors, faculty and children. For more information, visit www.baileyhall.org.

"Text" Exhibition
On display through January 18
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

"Text" will feature the works of John Chang, Robert Ladislas Derr, Tatana Kellner and Barbara Oettinger Searle, and will be on display through January 18. The artists use text, both legible and obscured, to create images that vary widely, visually and conceptually. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 954-201-6984 or email aclyman@broward.edu.

Exploring the Red Planet with NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins
Thursday, January 19, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
Bailey Hall
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Kobie Boykins is a mechanical engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., He worked on projects from Pathfinder and Mars Exploration Rovers to Ocean Surface Topography Mission for more than ten years. Currently, Boykins is supervisor of the mobility and remote sensing mast teams for Curiosity, the Mars Science Laboratory. His presentation will include dozens of breath-taking images of Mars, as well as personal reflections on the importance of success and failure in the process of scientific exploration. Tickets for the 10:30 a.m. presentation is $5, or $10 for the 7:30 p.m. presentation. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.baileyhall.org.

Coconut Creek, FL

Broward College Symphonic Band "'Tis the Season"
Saturday, December 10, 2 p.m.
Omni Auditorium at North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL

The Broward Symphonic Band will put you in the holiday spirit with its "'Tis the Season" concert. The band is made up of students and other members of the community. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors, faculty and children. For more information, visit www.baileyhall.org.

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Broward College to Offer New Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Sciences
Broward College has announced a new Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Sciences for students seeking to study pilot and aviation management. The program was approved by the Florida State Board of Education on November 16 with classes slated to begin in 2017. Students will now have the opportunity to continue their education as the new degree builds on the existing three associate degrees and five certificate programs the institution currently offers. Read more: http://www.broward.edu/discover/pressreleases/Pages/Broward-College-Announces-New-Bachelor%27s-Program-in-Aerospace-Sciences.aspx