Senior criminal justice major Jonathan Key knows the special pride that comes with being first. He joined the men’s swimming and diving team when it started in 2010.
Month: August 2013
CHUMS
The Current’s new monthly comic strip centers on the lives of four fictional college students: Madison, an enthusiastic freshman jumping into her new college experience as a biology major; Gabriella “Gabi,” an overworked and slightly pessimistic graduate psychology study; Kyle, a reserved business major who is always around to lend a hand; and Blue, a shark taking a break from his life in the ocean to earn a master’s degree in ocean sciences.
It’s good to be back
The first day of school has arrived. The daily grind of note taking, studying, test taking, commuting and working can be wearisome, so naturally, most students’ favorite part of the school year is the end. But I’ve looked forward to this all summer the way most students crave a vacation during the long school year. […]
Diary of… an empowered student
Suzi Xayavong is a second-year student in NSU’s Master of Business Administration in process improvement program, part of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. When she is not busy with school work, she loves to dance. She hopes students who read her story realize that life presents lessons and challenges from which to learn.
Fitting in Fitness
College is known for a lot of things, including the infamous “freshman 15” — the 15 pounds students gain during their freshman year. Whether you’re a freshman, senior, graduate student or faculty member it’s important to make time for yourself and make time to exercise. The semester can be stressful but working out and […]
Main campus to see more construction
Students at NSU’s main campus have seen a lot of construction recently, but it’s not over yet. Here’s a look at the upcoming construction projects, scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year. New athletic facilities The houses along SW 36th Street were recently demolished to make room for new athletics facilities, including two new softball fields […]
Career Corner: Social media and the American business culture
Emilio Lorenzo is a career adviser in NSU’s Office of Career Development. His column, a new biweekly feature of The Current, will provide insights, tricks and tips to help you reach your career goals, market yourself effectively and stay proactive in the job market.
Commemorating the March on Washington’s 50 Anniversary
Debra Harris Nixon, associate professor in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ marriage and family therapy program, is the coordinating facilitator of the college’s monthly Diversity Dialogues. She’s also a leadership team member of the One NSU Inclusion and Diversity Council, a diverse group of NSU constituents organized to promote and support inclusive […]
SGA to host paint and water party
NSU’s Undergraduate Student Government Association will host Electric WaterWorks — a free outdoor festival with electronic music and water attractions — on Aug. 30 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library Quad for all NSU students. The event will feature inflatable water slides, water balloon fights, florescent body paint, bungee trampolines, free food and live music by DJ Alexandre Marc, also known as Spinfantastic, who performed at last year’s Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
A cap, a gown… and a ring
NSU College of Pharmacy alumna Ally Courson was going to wear a black dress to the Health Professions Division Commencement Ceremony on May 19, at which her boyfriend James Neilen would receive a doctoral degree. When Neilen asked her to wear a different color, she was confused. “Why are you being so picky?” Courson said […]