News Briefs – September 1, 2020

Online suit up shop for students

On Sept. 8, JC Penney will be partnering with NSU for the first online suit up shop. Online discount codes will be offered before the day of the event to be claimed the day of the event for deals and discounts on professional attire. The event is a way to help NSU students dress to impress for the Recruit a Shark Virtual Career Fair. For more information, make sure to visit Handshake for any updates on how and when to receive your code.

 

Immigration policy and election campaign case competition

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Academic and Professional Success and the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences will host a virtual information session for the upcoming immigration policy and election campaign case competition. The competition is an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in political science and public relations. Students will have the option to work with 1-3 other students on a mock campaign team in order to develop a bipartisan immigration policy for the South Florida voting community. All case competitions are eligible for 1 ExEL credit and the winning team will win a prize. For more information or to sign up for the case competition, contact casecompetitions@nova.edu.

 

Free webinar on facing financial challenges

On Sept. 8 at 12 p.m., NSU’s Military Affairs and the Veterans Resource Center will host a free webinar presented by Consolidated Credit on 20 ways to save money when facing financial challenges. The webinar will cover the role of a crisis budget, the difference between needs and wants and more. To sign up, visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/811068355417311499.

 

New SharkLink portal updates

NSU announced the release of new upcoming updates to the SharkLink portal to be on Sept. 1. A new tabbed menu on the login page will better assist students to access their courses, financial aid (requirements/disbursements), grades, transcripts and student profile.

 

Emerging Leaders Experience applications open

Applications are open now through Sept. 5 for the Emerging Leaders Experience (ELE), a two-part series hosted by the Office for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) designed to help students hone their leadership style and skills. Students who have already taken ELE I and want to take ELE II this semester or want more information about ELE I should contact Julian Rutledge at jr3458@nova.edu or (954) 262-8459. Signup for the workshops can be found on SharkHub.

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