By: Jacqueline Lytle
From April 2-8, NSU’s Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board, FitWell, Campus Life and Student Engagement, Commuter Student Organization and Alpha Kappa Psi will host Fin Fest – a weeklong celebration of Shark pride.
Daesha Roberts, senior business administration major and traditions chair of SEA Board, said the week will be filled with different events, free food and fun. Fin Fest events will include a pool party, an open-mic night, a sexual and domestic violence march, a talent show and a foam party.
Roberts said the talent show, NSU’s Got Talent, is “a nice opportunity to allow students to showcase the things that they do outside of class.”
Roberts said she thinks it’s important to allow students to express themselves through events like this, since NSU is an academically-driven university.
Shakeeva Yaa Nti, senior legal studies major and Riff Tides a capella group member, participated in NSU’s Got Talent last year with fellow Riff Tides member Widelyne Dorsainval, performing a mashup of “Let It Go” by James Bae, “Let Her Go” by Passenger and “Can’t Let Go” by Adele. She said that she loved performing and encourages others to participate.
“It’s a fun way to see other people with talents… It’s a good way to network and connect with other Sharks,” Yaa Nti said.
According to Roberts, the show’s first place winner will be awarded $500, second place will receive $300 and third place will receive $200.
And while her favorite Fin Fest event is NSU’s Got Talent, Roberts said she is looking forward to the foam party that will take place on April 6 by the Commons Residence Hall.
There is no cost for any of the events except for the Key West trip, which was $50 but has already sold out.
Roberts said she encourages anyone affiliated with NSU to attend Fin Fest.
“It’s just nice to get out and meet new people. I know it’s the end of the semester, but you never know who you could meet at one of the events or what you might learn or find out,” said Roberts.
For more information regarding Fin Fest, contact Daesha Roberts at dr1215@nova.edu.
Calendar of Events
April 2
Fin Fest Pool Party | 12-4 p.m. @ RecWell Leisure Pool
April 3
Hello Summer | 12-1 p.m. @ Don Taft University Center Spine
Open Mics and Open Minds | 7:30 p.m. @ NSU Flight Deck Pub
April 4
Take Back the Night: Speak Up, Speak Out and March | 7 p.m. @ NSU Flight Deck Backyard
April 5
Lucky Bamboo | 12 p.m. @ Don Taft University Center Pit
NSU’s Got Talent | 8 p.m. @ Shark Fountain
April 6
SEA Thursday | 12-1 p.m. @ Don Taft University Center Spine
Fin Fest Foam Party | 8 p.m. @ Commons Pagoda
April 7
Car Show Fundraiser | 5 p.m. @ Shark Fountain
April 8
Key West Day Trip | Tickets must be purchased in advance
