Hospital and emergency room update
Brandon Hensler, interim executive director of University Relations, said the Westside Regional Medical Center Emergency Room at NSU is scheduled to open in May. There is no set date for the hospital opening. An administrative hearing on the matter will be held around June.
Safety memorandum issued
President George Hanbury released a memorandum stating the importance of safety at NSU last week. Hanbury notified members of the NSU community that if they are in an NSU building and the fire alarm sounds, it is critical that they treat it seriously. Hanbury said, “While it may seem like an inconvenience at the time, all fire alarms — real or tests — must be taken seriously. It is vital that we all do our part to stay safe and to help our coworkers and students stay safe as well.”
Wear blue for autism awareness
On March 27, President George Hanbury sent an email inviting students, faculty, staff and alumni to wear blue on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, to educate the public and showcase NSU’s “support for individuals with autism, their families and the professionals who serve them.” Since April is designated World Autism Awareness Month, Hanbury encourages recognition of World Autism Awareness Day by wearing blue and posting photos on Twitter under the hashtag #NSUBlue.
To lift or not to lift
The Office of Campus Recreation will host a fundamental weight lifting technique workshop on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in RecPlex multi-purpose Room 1 beginning April 1. The workshop will be led by a certified personal trainer and will last four weeks. Spots are limited and cost $65 for all sessions. For more information, contact Marcela Sandigo at 954-262-7018 or email wellness@nova.edu.
Student speakers wanted for graduation
The undergraduate student commencement speaker auditions will take place on April 8 from 4-6 p.m. in the Mailman Auditorium. All NSU employees are welcome to watch the auditions and will vote on the student speakers for each of the two undergraduate graduation ceremonies. If interested, students must contact Assistant Director for Student Communication and Support, Frank Majnerich, at 954-262-5144 or majneric@nova.edu in order to participate in the auditions. The Undergraduate Graduation Ceremonies will be held on May 8.
Faculty Lecture Series to conclude for the semester
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series will conclude for the semester with a collaborative presentation by four faculty members in the college’s Division of Humanities. The event will take place on April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library Cotilla Gallery. The lecture will consist of information about the writing tactics faculty members use to construct their professional identities through teaching, research and service. For more information, visit sharkfins.nova.edu/?p=28764.
Students Invited to audition for performing arts grant
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will hold auditions for the talent-based James and Nan Farquhar Performing Arts Grant on April 11 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Performance Theatre. The grant is available to new and continuing eligible students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in art, arts administration, dance, music or theatre. An audition and portfolio is required. To learn more and to submit the grant application, visit fcas.nova.edu/academics/tuition/scholarships. For more information about the upcoming audition, contact Bill Adams, associate professor and Coordinator of Performing Arts, at 954-262-8025.
