Fauxciutto- Is Italian-American Cuisine Really Italian?

Chef and Florida International University faculty member Mike D'Alessandro lectures on the evolution of Italian and Itlalian-American cuisines in the United States. Event is a part of the Food for Thought lecture series, and was held at the Village Gardens at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens on October 9, 2013.

Preserving Beauty

Individuals from the Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment and the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens discuss the issue of "Preservation vs. Beauty". Lecture held on September 18, 2013 at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Contemporary Global Spirituality

Professor Nathan Katz of the School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University lectures on the claims of spirituality and religiosity of Americans in today's society. Lecture was held at the Moye Chapel of the Coral Gables Congregational Church on April 18, 2014.

The Human Face of Architecture

Lecture given by Dr. John Stuart, Professor of Architecture and Department Chair of Architecture and the Arts at Florida International University. This lecture focuses on the aesthetics of edifices. Event held on April 18, 2012 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

In Dreams Awake Film Screening

Screening of the documentary film " In dreams awake" on the Cuban-American artist Humberto Calzada is followed by a panel discussion with the artist. Event held at the Green Library, Maidique Campus, Florida International University on March 8, 2013

Workshop for Miami-Dade County Teacher Pt. 1

The Coral Gables Museum hosts a workshop for Miami-Dade County Public School teachers on the "Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow" exhibition on display the museum

Revolution in Translation- The Plays of Augusto Boal in a Post 9-11 World Pt.1

Dr. Robert Moser, Associate Professor of Portuguese, Brazilian and Lusophone African Literature and Culture at the University of Georgia, lectures on the late Brazilian playwright Augusto Boal, who was known for developing the Theater of the Oppressed. Lecture held at Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Life Among the Stars

Dr. James Webb, professor of physics at Florida International University, lectures on the humanities view of the universe.Lecture held on March 5, 2014 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Islamic Hijab

Dr. Soroush Dabbagh presents a lecture on the moral permissibility of unveiling from both philosophical and jurisprudential points of view. Lecture was held on February 8, 2013 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Workshop for Miami-Dade County Teacher pt. 2

The Coral Gables Museum hosts a workshop for Miami-Dade County Public School teachers on the "Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow" exhibition on display the museum.

Revolution in Translation- The Plays of Augusto Boal in a Post 9-11 World Pt.2

Dr. Robert Moser, Associate Professor of Portuguese, Brazilian and Lusophone African Literature and Culture at the University of Georgia, lectures on the late Brazilian playwright Augusto Boal, who was known for developing the Theater of the Oppressed. Lecture held at Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

A Panel Discussion on Representation of Violence in the Cinema

Lecture on the topic of the representation of violence in motion pictures, presented at Books & Books Coral Gables on January 29, 2013.

Applying Jain Principles

Dr. Manoj Jain of the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University presents on the topic of applying Jain principles in Medical Practice. Lecture held at the Frost Art Museum, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on November 4, 2013.

Making Art in Cities of Exile

World-renowned poet Edwidge Danticat gives a lecture on how one's exile experiences can shape their creative oeuvre.Lecture held at the Graham Center, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on February 11, 2013.

Collaborators Pt. 2

The Florida International University Drama students present a reading of "Collaborators: Elia Kazan, Arthur Miller, and Marilyn Monroe" by Dr Richard Schwartz. This play touches upon events that surrounded the Cold War and the House of Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s. Event was held at the Black Box at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center on March 31, 2014.