Covid-19 changes on campus
With students returning to campus for the fall semester, there have been a number of changes around NSU’s Fort Lauderdale Campus to keep students, faculty and staff safe. Some notable changes on campus include a limited number of people in elevators at one time, as well as new signage across campus. These signs serve as gentle reminders to those on campus to take proper precautions while on campus. All individuals in public spaces around NSU’s campuses are required by NSU Public Safety to wear a face mask or face covering. Additionally, numerous offices around NSU’s campus, including the Office of Career Development and the Office of International Affairs, are now available for virtual meetings and appointments via Zoom upon request on their respective sites.
Weeks of Welcome
While NSU may look and feel a little different this semester, Weeks of Welcome, a tradition on NSU’s campus, is still being held Aug. 13-30. This year, events for Weeks of Welcome are being held both virtually and in-person. Some events include Unified Greek Council Table Talk on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. and a Commuter Love Car Show on Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. Sharkapalooza will be held on Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. Sharkapalooza, features a student organization fair and resources for new and returning students. This year, Sharkapalooza will be held virtually, so all NSU students can feel comfortable attending. The full list of events for Weeks of Welcome can be found at Nova.edu/WOW. Some events require that students register prior to the event on the Weeks of Welcome website.
Online mental health workshops for Covid-19
In response to NSU students who are having individual challenges while self-isolating, the College of Psychology is offering live discussions on mental health issues that may stem from COVID-19. These discussions, labeled as Shark Chats, will be held through September and October. The first Shark Chat will take place on Sept. 25 at 12 p.m. with the title of “Smoking, Vaping and COVID-19: A Dangerous Mix.” Space is limited for each chat. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible for the event online. A full list of the Shark Chats and registration is available at nova.edu/sharkchats.
