Free RecPlex personal training
From now to Dec. 23, students can receive one free personal training session for every four sessions they purchase at the Recreational Complex in the Don Taft University Center. For more information, contact Bryan Budreau, Graduate Assistant for Fitness, at bb194@nova.edu.
Northwestern Mutual internship opportunity
NSU’s Office of Career Development will hold an hour informational session with Northwestern Mutual on Nov. 28 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Career Development office in the Carl DeSantis Building. Directors of Recruitment from the Ft. Lauderdale and Aventura offices will attend, and lunch will be included. RSVP to Brooke Evans, director of recruitment for Northwestern Mutual, at brooke.evans@nmfn.com.
BP due to pay $4.5 billion to U.S. Department of Justice
The BP oil company has agreed to plead guilty to felony charges and pay $4.5 billion in penalties and restitution, including $1.26 billion in criminal fines, stemming from the Deepwater Horizon oil-rig accident and spill. BP agreed to accept criminal responsibility for the 2010 disaster that killed 11 workers, which is being charged as 11 felony counts of “seaman’s manslaughter.” If allegations are proven, BP could face up to $20 billion in fines under the Clean Water Act, about four times more than if the company is found simply to have been negligent. This is the biggest penalty ever levied by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Killed UF student, Christian Aguilar, poisoned not beaten
University of Florida freshman Christian Aguilar first went missing in September and his body was discovered in October. His friend, Pedro Bravo, was suspected and charged with his murder. Authorities now know that the perpetrator did not beat Aguilar, as he told police in September, before leaving him to die in the woods of Levy County. Instead, Bravo poisoned and suffocated Aguilar using “a chemical compound with food and/or drink … with the intent to kill or injure,” according to the newly amended seven-count grand jury indictment.
Jamaican Prime Minister Seaga to visit NSU
Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga, will visit NSU for the Reggae Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary Music Symposium in the Carl DeSantis building’s Knight Auditorium on Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Seaga has played a major role in the development of the Jamaican music industry, as a record producer and record company owner for the past 50 years. Other distinguished guests will attend as well, including Jamaica’s Counselor General. The event is free and open to the public, but seating will be on a first come, first served basis.
