FAU Winter/Spring Speaker Series – April 26

Winter/Spring 2027 Speaker Series

Learning in Bloom: An FAU and Bonnet House Collaboration

4-Part Series Dates:

Mondays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26

Schedule:

Monday, April 26

1:00-2:30 PM Island Theater, Lecture (45min) and Q & A (15min)

Title: The Jesuit Atlantic: A Voyage from San Juan to St. Augustine

Speaker: Dr. Frédéric Conrad, Professor of Comparative Literature

Journey across the Spanish Atlantic from San Juan to St. Augustine and discover how these two cities were linked by the vibrant maritime world of the Caribbean. Through fascinating stories, historical maps, paintings, and archival discoveries, The Jesuit Atlantic reveals how faith, commerce, and cultural exchange shaped Florida’s early history. Join us for an engaging voyage that offers a fresh perspective on the shared past of Puerto Rico and Florida.

Cost: $5 for Members, $10 for Non-members (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable).

In Person

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Via ZOOM

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An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants before each lecture with the link and instructions.