NSU introduces R.A.D program
The Student Care Team at Nova Southeastern University held informational sessions over Zoom on how to get involved with their new Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D.) classes that will begin this semester. The program aims to train students in self-defense mechanisms so that if they were ever to be found in a dangerous situation, they could protect themselves. While the Student Care Team website does have a page about the program found at nova.edu/studentcare/rad.html, it does not have any posted information, but more information will be available for those unable to attend the informational sessions over the coming weeks.
NSU COVID-19 dashboard reports upwards of 500 cases
The total reported cases for the end of the first week back to classes landed at 558 cases, 255 more cases than reported the week before. The dashboard, found at nova.edu/coronavirus/index.html, reports that 157 undergraduate students, 226 graduate and professional students, 30 NSU University School students and 145 faculty and staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during the first week of school. Classes remain in-person, with masks mandated for all indoor and outdoor spaces, for all people on campus, regardless of vaccination status. Students who have symptoms, tested positive or were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 should email COVIDcase@nova.edu.
Improv Jam scheduled for the end of this week
NSU’s annual Improv Jam is scheduled to take place on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Theatre. Auditions for Improv Jam took place late during the Fall 2021 semester, and the approved cast of students will put on an improvisational comedy performance for those in attendance.
NSU offers COVID-19 booster shots
Any person five-years-old or older is now eligible to receive a free Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot, in addition to the first two vaccine doses if they have not already been vaccinated. These shots will be administered at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County’s site, which is located at NSU’s main campus in Davie. No appointment is needed to receive a vaccine or booster shot, but there may be some wait times if you don’t call ahead. Be sure to bring your current vaccination card if you have one, along with the proper identification. The site can be found at 7901 SW 36th Street, Suite 209, and the shots are available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
