More celebrations in January include Martin Luther King, Jr. day, which is on Jan. 16 this year. Inauguration Day takes place every four years following the Presidential election. There won’t be one this year, but next year it will be on Jan. 20.
Month: January 2012
Diary of… a secret Gleek
I can’t tell you how many friends I’ve lost since it began. How many times I’ve caught myself humming ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ before transitioning into ‘Push It’ (push it real good). How FOX has become the “danger zone” on the guide. How my family can’t even bear to look at me on Tuesdays.
News Briefs
Blackboard mobile app now available On Jan. 6, Tom West, vice president of Information Technology and chief information officer, announced that OIT launched a mobile app for Blackboard that allows students to view their assignments, open documents, participate in class discussions and access their grades on their smartphones. Students can download the app in the […]
NSU hosts Relay for Life kickoff celebration
Carisa Lippmann, medical school student at NSU, has lost family members to cancer. She said she is thankful for the event.
“I am excited to help in any way I can to alleviate suffering and work towards cures for different cancers. This is why I have—and will continue to—participate in NSU’s Relay for Life,” she said.
Craving Italian? Check out Ciro’s Deli for authentic Italian cuisine
In the mood for a carb indulgence? Hey, if you’re going to succumb to the temptation that is Italian food, this is the place to go. Real talk, there is nothing I could ever write that could capture the deliciousness of Ciro’s many concoctions.
The how to of the American right: Voting is easier than you think
An absentee ballot is another way to vote without going to the polls on Election Day. You can request one in person, by mail, over the telephone or online. Dixon said, originally, absentee ballots were for those serving in the military, but now they have been made available to everyone to increase participation in the elections.
NSU’s Oceanographic Center hosts first annual Mentorship Summit
“I have truly enjoyed working with the mentors. Our mentorship program encompasses promoting collaboration, creating a feeling of belongingness to the university, establishing a supportive environment for new students and increasing NSU OC’s students’ morale by also reinforcing the goals, objectives and mission of NSU,” said Zea.
The Salvation Army places donation boxes on campus
Moyer said, “We are very thankful to NSU for allowing us to place the boxes. We intend to service them everyday.”
House committee to vote on Stop Online Piracy Act
“I understand they [the government] want to protect artists and their industry but people will always find a way to get what they want. Piracy has existed for how long? It will continue to happen even with this act,” said Pantoja.