The Oceanographic Center received a financial award from the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, also known as GoMRI, making NSU one of 12 organizations selected to receive part of $140 million for continued research in oil spills and response to spills. Tracey Sutton, associate professor at the OC and research director, said receiving the grant […]
Month: December 2014
Raising awareness one fashion show at a time
The Office of Student Activities will host the Latex and Lace Fashion Show to educate students and raise awareness of sex education and HIV on Dec. 5 at 8:30 p.m. in Room 309 in the Mailman Hollywood Building. Entertainment and Membership Development Chair for S.E.A Board and event founder Danielle McCalla, senior communication studies major, […]
Business School to host MBA panel discussion
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host a panel discussion on the value of an MBA on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Sales Institute Room 3000 of the Carl DeSantis Building. The five panelists will consist of corporate executives, NSU faculty, alumni and current students who will voice their […]
Career Development gives back
The Office of Career Development will host its second ever Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the second-floor lounge of the Don Taft University Center. Graduate Assistant for Campus Relations and Student Outreach Carsyn Crane said this event is different from last year’s because the office will work with Community […]
SEA Board provides study break for students
The Student Events and Activities Board will host the bi-annual Crunch Brunch on Dec. 8 from 9 to 11 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Pit to provide a break for students during finals week. According to the SEA Board, Crunch Brunch is always the final event each semester and its purpose is to […]
Have a holly, jolly ITPalooza
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will host ITPalooza, a technology conference informally known as South Florida’s Holiday Tech Party, on Dec. 4 in the Carl DeSantis Building. This year, the all-day annual celebration of the technology community is expecting over 2,000 registrants from 50 non-profit technology user groups, as well as […]
News Briefs for December 2, 2014
Kosher options now available at Shark Dinning locations Chartwells and Shark Dining have partnered with local vendor, Kosher Central, to provide a variety of Kosher menu items to the campus community. Kosher grab n’ go items will be available in the HPD Café and Outtakes in the Don Taft University Center. Some of the items […]
Sustainability Tip of the Week: Thirsty?
Plastic water bottles are a huge source of pollution and waste, and the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) reports that currently only 30.8 percent of bottles are being recycled in the U.S. When people are out and about, it’s hard to find recycling bins, and many of them end up in the ocean. […]
The best safety apps
When you think of things that can keep you safe, you may think of pepper spray or even a pocket knife, but what about your phone? If there’s one thing that college students love doing, it’s going out. And college kids never go anywhere without their phones. Whether it’s going to a club, a party […]
Success Coaches’ Playbook: Preparing for finals
Finals week is near! Are you prepared? Below are some quick tips on how to prepare for finals week. Create a study schedule. Take time to create a reasonable study schedule for the week. Include time to reread materials, organize your study notes and schedule study groups with fellow classmates. Share your schedule! Review notes. […]