2024 Calendar of Events

2024 African American Read-in

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 

Broward College’s South Campus, Bldg. 69, Amphitheater

African American Read-In is a national event that celebrates and promotes literacy amongst African Americans. The audience will read excerpts from primarily Black Floridian writers. Event Host: Professor Regine Darius.

2024 AHCD SpringFest Visual Arts Display: Student Contest Entries

All Day

Broward College’s North Campus, Location TBA

The 2024 AHCD SpringFest’s student entries for the Visual Arts contest will be on display for public viewing. Entries focus on the 2024 festival theme, “What’s in Your Backyard? Exploring Florida through the Arts.” Visit the festival website for more details. Event Host: Professor Valorie Ebert.

digital ecologies & virtual authenticity: A student panel

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46, Room 152

A student panel will present a conference-style paper on the fiction of keynote author Andrew Furman with a thematic focus on digital and online ecologies and authenticity in virtual spaces such as online social environments. Event host: Dr. Christopher Gage.

ALL ABOUT FLORIDA: AN OPEN MIC EXPERIENCE

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46, Room 152

Participate in an open mic experience. Live performances include reading or reciting poetry (impromptu or planned), singing karaoke or acapella, or musical performances accompanied by keyboard or guitar. Event host: Professor Chad Stewart.

Book’nic

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Central Campus | Building 9, Room 227

Book’nic will bring students together for a book picnic. From read alouds, music, games, and blankets, students will be part of a fun day with a variety of genres and authors.  Students will select their book and participate in a culminating book chat. Event Host: Professor Eileen Santiago. 

Andrew Furman: Keynote Speaker

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46, Room 152 & Virtual Event | Zoom registration Is Required.

Author Andrew Furman writes fiction and creative nonfiction about the Florida outdoors. Furman provides insights about his work, Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair with Florida, which was named a Finalist for Association for the Study of Literature and Environment’s (ASLE) Environmental Book Award. Furman’s other celebrated works include Goldens Are Here and My Los Angeles in Black and (Almost) White. Event Hosts: Professor Valorie Ebert and Dr. Christopher Gage.

The Human Library

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46 (Breezeway)

“Human Books” from all walks of life are seated at tables. Attendees circulate among the tables to engage in conversation to learn about the experiences of “the human books.” Learn and share your experiences in this creative, inviting event. Event Host: Professor Victor Lawrence.

Writing about Place with Poet Laureate Laura McDermott

6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Virtual Event | Zoom Registration Is Required.

Professor Laura McDermott, the 2022-2026 Poet Laureate for the City of Coconut Creek, provides an interactive presentation on writing about a sense of place. A Q & A session will conclude the event. Event Host: Dr. Billy Jones. Zoom registration link is embedded above.

Andrew Furman: Keynote Speaker

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Broward College’s Miramar West Center, Bldg. 3101, Room 225 & Virtual Event | Zoom Registration Is Required.

Author Andrew Furman provides a virtual reading of his latest works. He writes fiction and creative nonfiction about the Florida outdoors. Event hosts: Professors Valorie Ebert & Billy Jones. Zoom registration link is embedded above.

Fast Fashion and the Environment: A Presentation

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Broward College’s Central Campus, Bldg. 17, Room 129

Broward College faculty librarians present on fashion and the environment, educating the audience on fast fashion and sustainability. Event Host: Professor Victoria Johnson.

Developing an Entreprenurial Mindset: A Panel Discussion

7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 51, Room 202 & Virtual Event | Zoom Registration Is Required.

A panel featuring Florida-based entrepreneurs and business leaders address entrepreneurial, legal, accounting… and a winning attitude to be successful as business owners or employees in a corporation. Event Host: Dr. Steven Davis. Zoom registration link is embedded above.

Andrew Furman, Keynote Speaker

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Broward College’s Central Campus, Bldg. 17, Room 125 & Virtual Event | Zoom Registration Is Required.

Author Andrew Furman provides a virtual reading of his latest works. He writes fiction and creative nonfiction about the Florida outdoors. Event hosts: Professors Andrew Dutka & Steven Dos Santos. Zoom registration link is embedded above.

Free Plastic: Cleaning Up & Making Art

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46, Room 152

Nathan Moyer, President of Free Plastic, presents on plastic waste, recycling, and what we can do to reduce our plastic usage. Moyer provides samples of each type of plastic and shows how he turns otherwise non-recyclable plastic into works of art. Free Plastic, the organization, repurposes plastic pollution farmed from beaches, parks, pathways, waterways, and green spaces. Event Host: Professor Valorie Ebert.

Documenting Florida: A Documentary

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46, Room 152

Professor Ricardo Vazquez presents a documentary from director Kent Anderson about conservation efforts in Florida. The event includes a closing Q & A session. Event Host: Professor Ricardo Vazquez.

The Crucible: A Live Performance

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Broward College’s South Campus, Bldg. 68, Room 152 (Performing Cultural Arts Theatre)

The Broward College Theatre Department presents a live performance of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Event Host: Professor Natalie Taveras.

Seahawk Writing Conference

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Virtual Event | Click HERE to register.

The Seahawk Writing Conference (SWC) is a one-day, virtual conference where writers of all levels learn and practice in generative sessions and craft-talks. All participants are welcome to join and share at the Open Mic at the end of the event. Event Hosts: Professors Elisa Albo & Regine Darius. Zoom registration link is embedded above.

Master class with author andrew furman

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46, Room 152 & Virtual Event

Zoom Registration Is Required.

Author Andrew Furman provides a master class for student winners of the 2024 SpringFest art and writing contests. Event Hosts: Professors Christopher Cage & Valorie Ebert.

Awards Ceremony with Author Andrew Furman

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Broward College’s North Campus, Bldg. 46, Room 152 & Virtual Event |

Zoom Registration Is Required.

The college community, along with author Andrew Furman, present the awards to the student winners of the 2024 SpringFest art and writing contests. Event Host: Professors Christopher Cage & Valorie Ebert. Zoom registration link is embedded above.

Accessibility Resource Fair

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Accessibility Resources Fair brings together various support services, fostering an inclusive and resourceful environment for both BC Students and the BC Community. The participation of organizations dedicated to supporting neurodiverse students and beyond will significantly enhance attendees’ awareness of on-campus wrap around services and local community resources. Our Assistive Technology Corner will showcase useful resources and tools BC Students can utilize for their classes. Event Host: Accessibility Resources.