Celebrate CommunityFest

NSU’s 12th annual CommunityFest, a carnival-like festival that aims to connect NSU students with community members while raising school spirit, will take place on Feb. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at Gold Circle Lake on NSU’s main campus. An average of 4,500 people participate in the event each year. Approximately 75 student organizations and […]

NSU to celebrate Black History Month

NSU will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with campus-wide events, including panel discussions, film viewings and other events hosted by university offices and student organizations. The celebrations will kick off with the opening reception of the 12th annual African Presence art exhibit on Feb. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s exhibit features […]

NSU receives grant to help veterans

NSU is one of three South Florida schools to receive a $25,000 grant from the Veterans Trust, grant-making foundation that maximizes the collaboration of existing veteran service organizations. After working with veterans at NSU and Florida Atlantic University, Veterans Trust Executive Director Fred Roger joined Veterans Trust. The organization originally wanted to fund only Broward […]

NSU to host “The Florida APE” expo

From Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, NSU will host the sixth annual Florida Arcade and Pinball Exposition, also known as “The Florida APE,” in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. This will be the first time NSU hosts the expo, and around 2,000 people are expected to attend. The expo will be set […]

65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis

NSU’s Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority will host its first annual “65 Rose Bowl” flag football tournament to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bill Gessner Sports Field near the residence halls. DPhiE Philanthropy Coordinator and freshman business administration and dance major, Jessica Rodriguez, said […]

NSU’s night of excellence

On Jan. 31, NSU celebrated its 17th annual signature event Celebration of Excellence, which recognizes and highlights NSU’s achievements and select members of the community for their outstanding impact. The evening began with a reception at the Fellows Way Courtyard, with dinner immediately following in a specially constructed tent on the Alvin Sherman Library quad. […]

NSU to host first semi-annual Commuter Week

From Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, the Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement will host the first semi-annual Commuter Week to bring commuter and residential students together. Graduate Assistant for the Commuter Student Organization Nehemiah Chung said CSO got the idea for Commuter Week by seeing other schools host similar events. “Hopefully, through Commuter Week, […]

News Briefs for February 3, 2015

STUEY auditions The Division of Student Affairs is looking for a student host and creative team for the annual STUEY awards. Auditions will be held on Feb. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center. Writers, actors and production managers are invited. To sign up, contact Special […]

Diary of … a future author

Shanelle Grizzle is a junior biology major from New York City who dreams of becoming a pharmacist. She is the event coordinator chair of NSU’s Society of Anime, Gaming and Entertainment (SAGE) club and is currently writing two books, along with one Internet fanfiction that is in progress.  “What should I write next?” That’s a […]

Black History Month in South Florida

We students have busy lives and don’t always have the time to acknowledge the events of the past or our distant cultural ties. But February is Black History Month and it’s the ideal time to connect with an important part of America’s history and origin. South Florida’s own diverse culture has been greatly influenced by […]