The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will host its annual Leadership Conference for students to participate in workshops designed to define and refine their leadership skills on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the RecWell basketball courts in the Don Taft University Center. The workshops will cover diverse subjects, including […]
Month: January 2016
News Briefs for January 12, 2016
Construction closure The Dania Beach Boulevard Bridge, which goes over the Intracoastal Waterway, is under construction and is expected to be closed for 60 days. Once the bridge reopens in March, one lane will be closed in each direction until summer 2016. The area is accessible through SE 5th Avenue to Sheridan Street to N. […]
NSU ranks high in undergraduate student earnings
According to studies by the Economist and the Brookings Institute, NSU ranks among the top 25 percent for undergraduate student earnings ten years after enrollment. Both studies used data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, which published demographic and earnings information about students based on information submitted on financial aid applications and on […]
NSU takes pledge for sustainability
In response to the United Nations Climate Negotiations in Paris, NSU signed the American Campus’s Act on Climate Pledge on Dec. 16 to transition to low-carbon energy and to enhance sustainable practices on campus. According to whitehouse.gov, the official pledge states that the institution signing the agreement wants a comprehensive and ambitious agreement to stem […]
Arcade Odyssey is winning the game
Many of us were blessed with high-tech goodies over the holidays ― devices with 3-D interfaces, devices that obey verbal orders and follow the directions in which we flail our arms or even devices that we place over our eyes to transport us to a virtual world. Yet, even though we live in a world […]
On the Bench: Players wanna play, so let ‘em
For the Jan. 7 Los Angeles Clippers-Portland Trail Blazers game, C.J. McCollum, Portland shooting guard and point guard, sat out due to a “clerical error,” according to ESPN. The Trail Blazers reportedly submitted a roster with McCollum listed as “inactive” in place of teammate Luis Montero, a rookie shooting guard who’s been mostly inactive since […]
That Time I … went to Cabo
By: Jordan Luscier From the white sandy beaches to the perfect blend of Mexican culture, Cabo San Lucas was, by far, the most beautiful place I had ever been to. It was May when my best friend and I departed from the airport in Seattle, Washington, to go to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at 5 […]
Career Corner – The Career Play Book: Your strategy guide to reaching your professional goals
Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career Development. Emilio understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level students, to achieve their professional goals. Emily Tasca is a member of the career advisement team in NSU’s […]
Songs, snowflakes, skin care: Protecting your skin during the winter
Just because the weather outside may be frightful, it doesn’t mean that your skin won’t be delightful if you keep up a good skincare routine. It’s true that Florida only has one season, hot, but it is still important to protect your skin. Stay tuned for some tips to keep your skin toned. Wash, […]
Soundbite: ‘Sonic Monarch’ by Krisp
Interested in independent music, emerging artists and new album releases? DJ Marie, music director at Radio X, will keep you updated every week in The Current on what’s new in the world of music. You can catch her on Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on 88.5FM, bringing you new music you’re sure […]