NSU Shepard Broad Law Center ranked top school for bar exam preparation in Florida
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center has been rated best in Florida, and fourth in the nation overall by National Jurist magazine. The ranking methodology was based on LSAT scores and the average bar pass rate for the classes of 2011 and 2012, the most recent available. By comparing entering class LSAT scores for the classes with their respective bar passage rates in each state, the publication analyzed how well schools prepared their students for the bar exam. To see the article and all the rankings in National Jurist, visit nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cypress/nationaljurist0215/#/26.
Appointment of University School Head
President George Hanbury announced the Upper School Director Bil Kopas to be the next Head of School for NSU’s University School effective July 1. Kopas will succeed Jerry Chermak, who is retiring June 30 after 33 years with University School, including 16 years as headmaster. Kopas was selected through a national search overseen by a committee of University School parents, faculty members, administrators and NSU representatives.
Free Microsoft Office for students
Students can now download Microsoft Office for free through SharkMail. The free suite for computers includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access and more. To download the software, log in to Shark Mail, go to settings, click “Office 365 Settings.” Then, on the menu on the left hand side, click on “Software” and then “Install.”
Learn how to swing dance
NSU’s student organization Dance Marathon will host swing dance classes on Wednesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. in RecPlex Studio 1 starting March 11. The classes are free and no partner is necessary. The classes are for all levels of experience. For more information, contact Gaby Teixeira at gt254@nova.edu.
Faculty to provide musical entertainment
Faculty from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host a recital on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre in the Don Taft University Center. Adjunct Professor Phil Bracken-Tripp will present the program, which will open with a sonata for alto recorder and showcases woodwind instruments. The recital is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, contact Associate Professor Bill Adams at 954-262-8025.
Free LSAT seminar for students
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity will host a free Law School Admission Test (LSAT) seminar. Representatives from PowerScore, a test preparation company will discuss the LSAT and law school, offer tips and raffle free PowerScore products. The event will take place March 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 301 of the Parker Building. For more information, contact fraternity president Debbie Mejia at dm1645@nova.edu.
