News Briefs for January 20, 2015

The connection between intestinal organisms and Autism

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a discussion on Jan. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery in the Alvin Sherman Library about current research on intestinal organisms and their relation to autism. The discussion is part of the Faculty Lecture Series and will feature Assistant Professor Julie Garcia. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact James Doan at (954) 262-8207.

Enjoy a free night of music

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host a faculty recital on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in room 309 of the Performing and Visual Arts Wing in the Don Taft University Center. The recital is free and open to the public and will feature the premieres of new compositions by the musicians. For more information, contact Associate Professor Bill Adams at 954-262-8025.

Apply for the Juan Pablo Correa Memorial Scholarship

The application deadline for the Juan Pablo Correa Memorial Scholarship is Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. The scholarship is for international undergraduate students. To apply, visit NSU’s main campus page on OrgSync.com and search for “Juan Pablo Correa Memorial Scholarship.” Please direct questions to Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations Melissa Doreus at 954-262-7453 or md1899@nova.edu

Become a part of SEA Board Applications are available for the 2015-2016 Student Events and Activities Board. There are 10 open positions, which are detailed in the application on OrgSync. The application will close on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit the SEA Board office in the Don Taft University Center. For the application, visit orgsync.com/42152/forms/129803.

Newest issue of the “Farquhar Forum” is now available The 2014-2015 issue of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences “Farquhar Forum” magazine is now available online. The latest issue includes stories about the 2014 Student of the Year Desiree Kennedy, who now works at the U.S. Department of the Interior, a profile of NSU alumnus Dan Madden and information about research conducted by Farquhar professor Amy Hirons and her students. To see the magazine, visit fcas.nova.edu/arts/magazine.

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