NSU college raises cybersecurity awareness
The College of Engineering and Computing will host a series of events to raise awareness about cyber security. The events include Cyber Security Day on Oct. 15, a panel discussion on “Building the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals” on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. and a viewing of the webinar “Your Evolving Digital Life” on Oct. 21 at noon. The events were created in observance of the 12th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month. For more information and a complete list of details, visit cec.nova.edu/students/special%20events.html.
Broward to issue fines for marijuana possession
According to NBC 6 South Florida, Broward County commissioners approved a preliminary ordinance for police officers to issue civil citations, rather than file criminal charges, to people who are found carrying 20 grams or less of marijuana. A hearing is scheduled for Nov. 10 for final approval. According to Florida law, a misdemeanor marijuana offense is punishable by up to one year in jail, along with a $1,000 fine.
Learn about diabetes
NSU’s Interprofessional Diabetes Education and Awareness Initiative will host workshops to teach the community about diabetes beginning Oct. 15. Workshops include medication management, diabetes and eye health, diabetes and healthy eating, diabetes and children, diabetes and exercise, diabetes overview and diabetes overview in Spanish. For more information, visit nsunews.nova.edu/workshop-power-over-diabetes.
Take a break, NSU employees
The NSU Employee Health Fair will take place on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the second floor basketball courts in Don Taft University Center. The fair is open to NSU employees, faculty and staff and includes free flu shots, prizes, free medical screenings, fitness demonstrations, food and more. The fair is a collaborative event sponsored by the NSU Wellness Committee, Office of Human Resources, Division of Clinical Operations and the Office of Recreation and Wellness.
Serve wildlife in Jacksonville
The first Sharks and Service trip of the semester will be at the Catty Shack Wildlife Ranch in Jacksonville, Florida from Oct. 16 to 18 to help maintain the ranch’s facility and work with animals. The trip is hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. Transportation and housing will be provided. To apply for the trip or for more information on upcoming service trips, contact the SLCE office at slce@nova.edu or 954-262-7195.
Best-selling author visits campus
James O. Born, author of “Scent of Murder,” “Escape Clause,” “Burn Zone,” and more, will visit NSU on Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion, book sale and book signing. Reservations are required by Oct. 16. The event will be on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library in the Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery and is free to community members who reserve a seat. Before writing novels, Born was a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agent and Special Agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Dollar$ and $ense is now available
Enrollment and Student Services’ Fall/Winter issue of the Dollar$ and $ense student newsletter is available for students to access. The newsletter has information regarding the financial aid application process, scholarships, financial aid and more. To see the newsletter, visit nova.edu/financialaid/forms/dollars_sense_fallwinter15.pdf.
Join NSU for Conversations on Consent
The Office of Residential Life and Housing, Student Mediation Services and Social Awareness Student Action (SASA) will come together to host two Conversations on Consent presentations on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 to discuss consent and sexual assault awareness. Conversation One will be held in Rolling Hills Graduate Apartments in the Second Floor Lounge on Oct. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Conversation Two will take place in the Commons Residence Hall Room 123 on Oct. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided at each discussion. For more information, contact Student Mediation Services at 954-262-7196 or studentmediation@nova.edu.
Celebrate Science Week at Boom Boom Flash’s Star Party
On Oct. 19, NSU’s Chemistry Club and Physics Student Society will host a star viewing party as part of Chemistry Club’s Science Week and the White House Astronomy Night at 7:30 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library quad. Attendees will stargaze, watch Saturn, observe neighboring galaxy Andromeda, measure the surface temperature of stars and more, and they are encouraged to bring telescopes and binoculars. Some telescopes will be provided, and the event is subject to change dependent on sky conditions and weather. For more information, contact Isabel Olivera at io65@nova.edu.
