NSU releases new microwave policy
On Sept. 24, NSU restricted the use of microwaves to break rooms, kitchen rooms, kitchenette areas, vending rooms, and student residential rooms on campus. The Office of Facilities Management will inspect the university buildings to ensure compliance with the policy. The policy was established to prevent fires and false fire alarms. The policy applies to all of NSU’s campuses. For more information, contact the Office of Facilities Management at (954) 262-8845.
Finding a career made easy
The Office of Career Development will host a business career fair on Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Carl DeSantis Building. Employers are looking to fill positions in management training, accounting, sales, mar-keting, finance and more. This event is open to the public.
Bookstore offers a chance to win $1,000 gift card
The NSU bookstore is will raffle a $1,000 Barnes and Noble gift card. To enter, students must “Like” the NSU bookstore on Facebook by Oct. 29. They must also fill out an application found under the “Enter to Win” tab on the page. For more information, log on to nsubooks.bncollege.com.
FBI to visit Huizenga School of Business
Special Agent in Charge John V. Gillies of the FBI in Miami will speak at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship on Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. The lecture is in the Grand room on the third floor of the Carl DeSantis Building.
President Obama signs $42 billion bill
On Sept. 27, President Barack Obama signed a $42 billion bill to aid small businesses. According to a summary of the bill from the senate, the bill is expected to create 500,000 jobs.
Four public figures die
Pro Football Hall of Famer George Blanda died after a brief illness on Monday, Sept. 27. Blanda scored more than 2,000 points during his 26-year pro football career. On Tuesday, a day after his 88th birthday, Arthur Penn, director of “Bonnie and Clyde,” died due to heart failure. Comedian Greg Giraldo also died last week. Giraldo, who was found on Wednesday, accidentally overdosed at age 44. Finally, actor Tony Curtis, 85, also died on Wednesday due to a cardiac arrest. Mr. Curtis, known for his role in “Some Like it Hot.”
Skype on Facebook
People on Facebook will be able to use Skype’s video, phone, and text capabilities without having to exit the Facebook Web site. The two companies were rumored to be finalizing the details of the collaboration last week.
Rutgers University student commits suicide
Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers University, committed suicide last Wednesday after his roommate posted a video online of Clementi having sex with another man. The roommate, Dharun Ravi, and his friend, Molly Wei, were arrested for invasion of privacy. If they are found guilty, they could face up to five years in prison.
