NSU will take part in the second annual Block Party for Higher Education on Oct. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The event is hosted by NSU, Broward College and Florida Atlantic University and highlights higher education opportunities in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This year, Broward County has teamed up with the universities to start its yearlong centennial celebration, dubbing the event Broward 100 @The Block Party for Higher Education.
Departments from the three different schools will set up booths so visitors can learn more about them. Emily McCrater, communications and public relations manager at NSU’s Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale and coordinator for the block party, said two departments from each school will be highlighted. Visitors will receive a passport at an informational booth, and the ones who complete the passport by visiting the booths of the highlighted departments will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win an iPad.
NSU will highlight the museum and the AutoNation Academy of Art and Design. Representatives from NSU’s Oceanographic Center, Fischler School of Education, College of Nursing, the Aquatics Center, College of Pharmacy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, NSU’s Area Health Education Centers and more will provide information and giveaways at their assigned booths.
“The Block Party promotes education during a night of fun, food and festivity,” McCrater said.
The said networking with other universities is great for NSU.
“Joining together will allow more members of our county to be aware of the education in our area. The event is also important for the NSU community because they get to learn more about NSU’s museum and what a wonderful resource it is,” McCrater said.
The free event will take place along Las Olas Boulevard, from Andrews Avenue and SE Second Avenue. The event is open to students, families, children and the public and includes art exhibitions, live music and performances, several food trucks, family activities and informational booths.
Catherine Hickland, a Fort Lauderdale High School graduate known for her role in ABC’s “One Life to Live” and Broadway’s “Les Miserables,” will serve as the master of ceremonies. Hickland will begin the event by introducing Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief and other speakers.
The museum’s activities will include live graffiti painting, a disk jockey, and images of some of the public’s art projected on the wall.
“It’s raising awareness that the museum is a part of NSU and that NSU is in downtown Fort Lauderdale,” McCarter said.
For more information, contact McCrater at emccrater@moafl.org.
