Ballroom Dancing classes start at NSU
Richard and Karen Campbell are teaching the fundamentals of Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, and Swing in the RecPlex. Classes began on Feb. 28 and will run through March 21. For more information, contact Mike Prociuk at prociuk@nova.edu.
Broward County Heart Walk takes place at NSU
On March 19, the Broward County Heart Walk will be held from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. on campus. The 5-K walk promotes physical activity and healthy living among employees. Other activities including children’s activities, health screenings and entertainment will also take place at the event. For more information, contact the American Heart Association at (954) 772-8100.
Professor studies Gulf of Mexico biodiversity
James Thomas, Ph.D., profes-sor in the Oceanographic Center, was part of a team of researchers who studied the biodiversity of the Gulf of Mexico. Thomas observed arthropods that live in sponges and are susceptible to pesticides, dyes and crude oils. Thomas worked with researchers from the University of Florida who concluded the exploration on March 14.
South Florida shows movies outside
Several cities in South Florida are showing G and PG-rated movies for free. Miami Beach and Doral are some of the cities that hosted the free movie event. Cutler Bay will join them on April 8 when the city screens “Tangled” at Cutler Ridge Park at 7:30 p.m.
Gov. Rick Scott rejects funding for speed rails
At the beginning of the month, Florida Gov. Rick Scott rejected $2.4 billion in federal funding for a speed rail that would connect Tampa to Orlando and, eventually, Miami. Scott said the funding may not cover the entire project and Floridians would have to pay for the extra expenses. He also said if the project failed the state would have to pay back the money.
H&M comes to South Beach
Hennes & Mauritz, or H&M, will open a store in South Beach in fall 2012. The Swedish retailer has been in the U.S. since 2000 and has 210 locations around the country.
Dior fires designer for anti-Semitic remarks
The fashion company Christian Dior fired designer John Gal-liano on March 1 for making anti-Semitic remarks in a Paris café in October. The designer said he was not anti-Semitic, but had previously been on probation with the company for a similar incident.
