Controversial scientific researcher Craig Venter visited NSU on Nov. 13 to talk to students, faculty, staff and members of the community about “Life at the Speed of Light” as part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Science’s Distinguished Speakers series. Venter is best known for his groundbreaking accomplishment of sequencing the complete human genome […]
Month: November 2013
A traditional thanksgiving day meal on campus
The Office of Residential Life and Housing will host free Thanksgivings meals in Commons Residence Hall room 123 and the second floor lounge of Rolling Hills Graduate Apartments Building A, from 1 to 3 p.m on Thanksgiving Day. Though the event is geared toward residential students who won’t be home for Thanksgiving, commuter students are […]
Career Corner: Climbing the mountain – writing an effective personal statement
A personal statement is a document that many colleges, universities and professional schools require as part of the admissions process, including several NSU programs. Personal statements are generally used to determine a student’s interest in a certain program of study, ability to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, think critically and write effectively. Writing a personal statement […]
Another year, another line of royalty
Undergraduate students can now vote for 2013’s Homecoming Royalty. The contenders for the 2013 king, queen, princes and princesses were announced during the first Homecoming Kick-off Celebration on Nov. 9. Homecoming King and Queen will be awarded to seniors. Freshman, sophomores and juniors, who win in their respective categories, will receive a Prince or Princess […]
News Briefs
The good, the bad, the genome The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a discussion on personal genomic testing as part of the Faculty Lecture Series. Associate Professor Emily Schmitt will discuss the pros and cons of DNA testing on Nov. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery of the […]
Celebrate our veterans at Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest, a new NSU event to raise awareness and money for veterans returning home from overseas, will be held Nov. 16 on the Alvin Sherman Library Quad from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event will include performances by a hip-hop team from Hollywood and by a former contestant of “The Voice,” Michaela Paige, as well as a K-9 demonstration and a car show featuring Bugattis, Ferraris and Humvees.
Diary of…an injured athlete
Remi McClellan is a junior communication studies major and a member of the women’s rowing team. Outside of class, Remi enjoys writing in her journal, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She hopes that her story demonstrates that though the road to success may be bumpy, anyone can come back after a downfall by working hard and remaining dedicated. 1,210 […]
Eat, Think, Thank
The aroma of creamy mashed potatoes, tender turkey and stuffing seasoned to perfection is what I await on Thanksgiving. I look forward to spending time with my loved ones and eating a meal made with blood, sweat and tears. But Thanksgiving is often overlooked because jolly, bearded Santa Claus and his reindeers start appearing as […]
Serving up a healthy Thanksgiving
Many people, year after year, rely on pre-packaged foods to eat during Thanksgiving. This year, I encourage you to join me in rejecting cans and boxes, refraining from driving up to the window at Boston Market, and cook your own turkey, or tofu, at home. These recipes provide a nutritious alternative to our traditional Thanksgiving […]
Preventing campus car break-ins
According to CNN, there are about 1.85 million vehicle break-ins every year. Within the last two months, seven car break-ins on NSU’s main campus have been reported to Public Safety. Davie Police Department Officer Keith Rubin said, “Car break-ins are a major problem in the town of Davie, its surrounding area, and all over the […]