This week in history

February 3, 1960 The colony of Massachusetts issued the first paper money in America. With a paper note, a person could make a trade for two schillings from the British treasury. February 4, 2004 Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook — which he originally named “Thefacebook” — from his dorm room at Harvard University. As of 2012, […]

Discover the outdoors and Florida’s natural areas

Florida’s geographical location, climate and geology make this state unlike any other. Its peninsular shape along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico make for the longest coastline in the 48 contiguous states. Its semi-tropical climate allows it to have a diverse array of flora and fauna — some seen nowhere else in the world. The mostly low, flat terrain and absorbent, water-retaining limestone bedrock make this state rich in valuable water resources above and below ground.

Team 2020 Celebration

Select NSU faculty, staff and administration will be recognized for their years of service to the university in the fourth annual Team 2020 Celebration to be held on Feb. 12 at 8 a.m. in the Don Taft University Center Arena.

Diary of… a rock singer

Marrissa Dybas is a freshman biology and communication studies major. She is passionate about science and helping others and aspires to become an osteopathic doctor. Most people would never guess that, by night, she is the lead singer of her own rock band.

News Briefs

NSU Tampa CSO on mission for autism NSU’s Tampa Counseling Student Organization is coordinating a fundraiser at the Tampa Student Educational Center. With a goal to raise $1,000, CSO will be participating in the 2013 Autism Speaks: Tampa Bay walk on Apr. 20 at Raymond James Stadium. To join or donate, visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org and search […]