Introducing RecWell
The Office of Campus Recreation has changed its name to the Office of Recreation and Wellness. As part of the change, the gym’s official name has also changed from the RecPlex to RecWell. The office changed its name to reflect NSU’s 2020 Vision and to take a more comprehensive and holistic approach to wellness benefits.
New outdoor tennis courts
The Don Taft University Center’s RecWell has two new outdoor tennis courts, funded in part by the NSU Pan Student Government Association. The courts are available daily during normal RecWell operational hours. The courts are also lighted for nighttime use. The courts may be reserved 24 hours in advance by calling 954-262-7301. Tennis racquets are available for check-out, and tennis balls are available for purchase. For more information, visit rec.nova.edu.
Tools for Success Workshops
The Office of Undergraduate Student Success will host its Tools for Success Workshops from Sept. 22 through Nov. 17 in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Knight Auditorium from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. The workshops will include tips on writing skills, math, time management, test preparation and stress management. To see a complete schedule of the workshops, visit sharkfins.nova.edu. For more information, email studentsuccess@nova.edu.
21st annual Mr. Fintastic
Delta Phi Epsilon will host its 21st annual Mr. Fintastic, a male beauty pageant, to raise awareness and money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center pit. Male contestants from different fraternities and athletic teams will compete for the title of Mr. Fintastic in talent, formal wear, casual wear and trivia rounds. For more information, contact Nicole Almeida at na503@nova.edu or Jessica Rodriguez at jr2387@nova.edu.
Lionfish Tournament
The Oceanographic Center will host the Broward County Lionfish Tournament at NSU’s Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center from Sept. 25 to 26. Lionfish are the most invasive marine fish that continue to kill Florida’s native fish. The Lionfish Tournament is a competition to remove these threatening species. The cost of registration is $20, and all proceeds will go towards lionfish research. To register, visit eventbrite.com/event/16195404892. For additional information, visit SFAEP.org.
Mandatory meeting for education majors
NSU’s Undergraduate Teacher Education Program requires all teacher candidates to attend the Teacher Candidate Meeting on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. in Rooms 1048/1049 of the Carl DeSantis Building. The main purpose of this meeting is to keep all teacher candidates informed and on-track with changes in specific policies, Department of Education updates and testing requirements, field experience and other issues. For more information, contact Sandra Trotman at trotman@nova.edu.
Hazing seminar
The Office of Student Activities will host an anti-hazing seminar for all sorority and fraternity members on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Performing and Visual Arts Center of the Don Taft University Center. The seminar will serve as a reminder that NSU has a zero-tolerance policy for physical and emotional hazing in any club or organization. In a case of hazing, the incident will be reported to the Office of Student Activities and to the Dean of Administration for Student Affairs and the College of Undergraduate Studies. For more information, contact Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Kaitlyn Bamrick, at kb1050@nova.edu
Registration is now open for the 2015 Shark Shuffle
Registration is open for NSU’s Annual Shark Shuffle 5K Run and Walk, which will take place on Oct. 11. The cost of registration is $12 for NSU students, staff and their families and $20 for community members. The Shark Shuffle promotes health and wellness, regardless of ability level. NSU students are eligible to win a $500 cash prize for finishing. To register, visit www.rec.nova.edu.
Register for Sallarulo Race 2015
Broward County invites all NSU students to join Special Olympics Florida at the 10th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 7 for free. To register as an individual or as a team go to http://www.firstgiving.com/sofl/sallarulos-race-for-champions-2015. For more information and to find out how to register, visit sharkfins.nova.edu/?p=30743.
Commuter Student Relay for Life team
The Office of Commuter and Transfer Student Affairs is looking for commuter students to form a team for The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, which takes place April 9-10. If you are interested in joining the team, register at RelayForLife.org/novafl.
