Events, activities and deadlines before The Current returns on Jan. 13
Winter 2015 course registration deadline
Undergraduate students must register for winter semester courses by Dec. 18. New students must make an appointment to meet with an academic adviser, and continuing students may register online through WebSTAR or SharkLink. For assistance or to meet with an adviser, call the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center at 954-262-7990, email UGadvising@nova.edu or visit nova.edu/ugadvising.
The Health Professions Division Library is collecting toys, towels, office supplies, sanitizing wipes and cleaning supplies for the Humane Society of Broward County until Dec. 20. The donation box is located in front of the circulation desk near the library entrance. For more information, visit the HPD Library reference desk or email Dana Thimons at dthimons@nova.edu.
Attention undergraduates who are on the brink of a new discovery
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will be accepting submissions starting Jan. 5 for its annual Undergraduate Student Symposium. Project submissions can range from experimental, applied and computational to theoretical, artistic and literary work. This includes class assignments and independent projects. The research does not have to be complete; submissions can represent any stage of a project’s evolution, from proposal and literature review to finalized experiments. Students interested in submitting work are encouraged to contact their academic division or college for more information, and seek a faculty member to serve as an adviser for their project.
Calling all student leaders
The Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement is looking for undergraduate students to serve as an Orientation or Peer Leader. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 5 until Jan. 16. For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Craig Johnson, graduate assistant for training and development, at cj832@nova.edu or 954-262-8102, as soon as possible.
NSU RecPlex Facility Hours Extended for 2015
The NSU RecPlex facility hours will be extended starting on Jan. 5. The new hours are as follows: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to midnight, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hours will be modified for the winter break: Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 2 from noon to 6 p.m., Dec. 22 from Jan. 2 closed, Jan. 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 4 from noon to 6 p.m. Schedules are also available on the NSU RecPlex mobile app.
NSU’s Mako Band is Looking for You!
NSU’s Mako Band is looking for guitarists, percussionists, keyboard players, singers and other musicians. Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, Room 310, the first rehearsal is Jan. 5 and all NSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome to try out of the band. Undergraduate students have the option of earning one credit for participation. The band performs commercial and popular music and original compositions, both on and off campus. They are the official band of the annual Student Life Achievement Awards (STUEYs) ceremony, and regularly performs at the Celebration of Excellence, the annual PEACE Concert, Improv Jam!, and the Fellow’s Reception. The band also performs locally for community organizations including the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. For information, contact Bill J. Adams at wadams@nova.edu or (954) 262-8025.
Organizations prepare for CommunityFest
Student organizations can sign up to volunteer for the 12th annual CommunityFest until Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. The event is scheduled for Feb. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. around the Gold Circle Lake and is expected to host more than 4,500 attendees. There are five sets of two-hour shifts available starting at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Volunteers are required to be 18 years or older. Those interested in volunteering must fill out the volunteer agreement form and submit it to either the Rosenthal Student Center in Room 211, or online at orgsync.com/46362/forms/93877. For more information about CommunityFest, visit nova.edu/communityfest or contact Michelle Betts, graduate assistant for special initiatives, at mb2899@nova.edu.
International student scholarship
International undergraduate students can apply for the Juan Pablo Correa Memorial Scholarship until Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. The scholarship is worth $1,000 and is for international students who demonstrate leadership and are involved with the community and school. The application can be found on OrgSync. For more information, contact Melissa Doreus, graduate assistant for student organizations, at 954-262-7453 or at md1899@nova.edu.
