Consider the dread that February brings to a number of — though not all — single women. “Thirteen days until my life sucks if I can’t find him,” I’ve heard people say. February is a time when the single woman finds herself morphing into a pile of nerves as she fights to find “the one” […]
Month: February 2013
On the Bench: The Miami Heat
February is here, and that means it’s the midseason mark for the National Basketball Association. Already five months have been played, and the contenders and the pretenders have either risen to the top of their game or have seen their season go down the drain. For the reigning NBA Champions, the Miami Heat, it’s business […]
Students network with sporting professionals
Sports and recreation management majors were treated to a networking event held at the clubhouse within the Arena at the Don Taft University Center during the men’s and women’s basketball games against Eckerd College on Feb. 6.
Recipe of the week: Chocolate bundt cake
Nothing is more romantic than cooking or baking for someone. As Valentine’s Day approaches, try making a gooey chocolate bundt cake. This simple recipe doesn’t require a mixer or eggs, and many of the ingredients can already been found in most kitchens. It’s the perfect gift for friends, family or a significant other. After all, […]
Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Donelson
Donelson said, “Music adds something to your education. You grow as a person, as a colleague and in your knowledge of different types of ideas. If you’re willing to put the hard work and be creative in pursuing what you are passionate about, then succeeding in a musical career is possible.”
NASA donates space shuttle computer to NSU
The set NASA gave to NSU is comprised of about 40 pieces of space paraphernalia, including a titanium switch board, space food, an Apollo era glove, a shuttle laptop, spacesuit boots and, most notably, a $1.2 million computer.
News Briefs
NSU researchers work to improve medical treatment for shark bite victims Working in collaboration with St. Mary’s Medical Center, scientists from the College of Pharmacy will gather data from sharks captured during “The Blacktip Challenge”, the South Florida fishing tournament that ended on Feb. 3. Florida consistently ranks amongst the highest areas worldwide in the […]
“Crimedy” creator speaks at NSU
Kathy Reichs — a forensic anthropologist, bestselling novelist and a producer of the hit TV show “Bones” — addressed the NSU community on Feb. 6 as part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ Distinguished Speaker Series.
Hillel fights for children
NSU’s Hillel, the world’s largest Jewish campus organization, will host a lesson on Krav Maga — Israeli self-defense — on Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. in room 1306 of the Recreational Complex at the Don Taft University Center, in celebration of Israel Awareness Month. A light lunch will follow.
Annual Internship and Job Fair
The Office of Career Development will hold its annual Internship and Job Fair on Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of Don Taft University Center’s basketball courts. Representatives of over 50 companies, including several Fortune 500 employers, will speak to students about full-time and part-time jobs, along with internship positions, available in South Florida.