Shark Shuttle expanded to Walmart NSU’s shuttle bus service has added a new route that will take students to Walmart on University Drive. The Shopper Route will run every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stops will include the Administrative Service Building, Rolling Hills Residence Hall, The Commons Residence Hall, Don Taft University Center, Horvitz Administration Building, Maltz Psychology Building, Alvin Sherman Library and the Terry Administration Building. For more information, call 954- 262-8871.
Time to apply for FAFSA The 2015-2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available at fafsa.gov. FAFSA determines eligibility for grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans. The form is available until the next academic year, but NSU’s Enrollment and Student Services suggests filling out the form as soon as possible for maximum amount of aid. The priority deadline for the application is Apr. 15. The 2014 income tax return is not required to file; income and tax figures may be estimated based on the previous year’s information. If using the 2013 tax return, the information used in the application must be updated upon receiving the 2014 income tax return. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 954-262-3380 or at finaid@nova.edu.
Apply to be a Resident Assistant
To fill out the application, log on to nova.edu/reslife before Feb. 6. The application process will also consist of group exercises, individual interview sessions, resume and cover letter review and information sessions. The 2015-2016 Resident Assistant staff will be selected on March 6.
RecPlex hours extended The RecPlex facility hours increased for the winter 2015 semester. The new hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to midnight, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hours and group exercise schedule can be found on the free mobile application “NSU RecPlex,” and on rec.nova.edu/group-exercise-schedule.html.
Calling all performers The deadline to sign up to be a host or perform at CommunityFest is Jan. 16. CommunityFest is an annual festival that celebrates and connects NSU students, employees and the community in a carnival-like atmosphere around the Gold Circle Lake. This year’s festival is Feb. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Those interested in hosting or performing should contact Lorena Cabrera at lorecabr@nova.edu or Shelby Clinton at rochclin@nova.edu. For more information, contact communityfest@nova.edu or visit nova.edu/communityfest.
Join your peers on a day of service The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will host the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will be assigned to a school revitalization with CityYear Miami, sustainable urban agriculture with Dania Beach Garden Patch or safe pathways to safe neighborhoods with the City of Ft. Lauderdale/Broward YMCA. Transportation will be provided and will leave from the Shark Fountain at 8 a.m. There will be complimentary pizza, and a guided reflection after the projects are completed. To register, visit orgsync.com/45785/forms/62954. For more information, contact the SLCE office at slce@nova.edu or 954-262-7195.
Learn how to play tennis in six weeks From Jan. 13 to Feb. 19, the Office of Campus Recreation will host 12 tennis lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the tennis center at Rolling Hills. The program is available to undergraduate and graduate students. The package is $60. Tennis rackets and other equipment will be provided for those who need them. Limited spots are available. To sign up, visit the RecPlex front desk. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Recreation at 954- 262-7301.
NSU reintroduces Shark Discount Program NSU has reintroduced the Shark Discount Program for NSU students, faculty and staff who present their Shark Cards at participating vendors. The program will provide a minimum 15 percent discount. Vendors include Hungry Howies, Pizza Loft, Aveda Institute, College Cookies and more. For a complete list of vendors, visit sharkfins.nova.edu/?p=27254.
NSU to host Annual Improv Jam
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host its fifth Annual Improv Jam on Jan. 16 at 7:30 and 9 p.m. in the Black Box Theater of the Don Taft University Center. The show is part of NSU’s Performance Series and will include comedy and improvisational theater pieces. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, call 954-262-8179.
