Join us as we host the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU for a special lecture series at the Square.
Upcoming lectures:
APRIL 8: Featuring Florida: The Sunshine State in Ficiton, Film & TV
MAY 13: The Life, Presidency and Post-Presidency Years of Jimmy Carter
June 10: Secrets of the Shanghai Ghetto
July 8: President Roosevelt, Margarete Steiff, and the Fascinating Origins of the Teddy Bear.
August 12: The Supreme Court at a Crossroad: Rights, Power, and the Furture of Governance
Fees:
- Member: $30.00
- Non-Member: $35.00
- Price at Door/One Day Pass: $35.00
Events
By WWII’s start, Shanghai sheltered more Jewish refugees than anywhere else. This program traces Jewish life there from the 1800s through WWII, spotlighting 24,000 refugees, survivor stories, heroes like Ho Feng-Shan and Sugihara, and Nazi villain Josef Meisinger.
President Roosevelt, Margarete Steiff, and the Fascinating Origins of the Teddy Bear. It is common knowledge that President Theodore Roosevelt was the namesake of the iconic Teddy Bear. Hardly anyone knows, though, that this delightful toy was invented by an amazing woman who overcame an illness.
Explore how recent Supreme Court decisions—on abortion, guns, federal agency power, and more—signal major shifts in Constitutional law. With key rulings pending, could our democracy's checks and balances be at risk? Join us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion.