Education programs rank second in Florida
Reading education programs at Abraham S. Fischler College of Education are ranked second in Florida for teacher preparation programs. Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart ranked the programs in the 2015 annual report using summative rating scores and sub-scores. The report also includes teacher preparation rankings on performance standards for programs in elementary education, English/reading education and math education. All rankings are based on the success of graduate students of the programs.
Tell NSU about sustainability
NSU created a survey about the university’s sustainable measures. To expand NSU’s initiatives to combat and raise awareness on climate change, sea-level rise, energy consumption and other sustainable issues, students can fill out a survey about their interests in these issues. The survey can be found in the Shark Fins newsletter.
Gift your loved ones candy and flowers for Valentine’s Day
NSU’s Residential Student Association will sell Valentine’s Day candy and flowers Feb. 10-12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Spine. Candy and flowers are $3 each and $5 for both. For more information, contact Vice President Josh Haeffner at jh2372@nova.edu or Programming Chair Jewel Drigo at jd2081@nova.edu.
Expand your artistic mediums
Textile artist Erin Bassett will host a discussion on the invention and trade of silk on Feb. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Basset will also discuss the qualities of silk that make it a good medium for artists. The discussion is part of the museum’s Art Roundtable series and is free for museum members, which includes NSU students. To RSVP, visit the museum’s website at nsuartmuseum.org. For more information, call 954-262-0204, or email moareservations@moafl.org.
Explore graduate program opportunities at an open house
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Psychology and Mailman Segal Center for Human Development invites prospective graduate students and undergraduate students to attend an open house on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Maltz building. Students interested in meeting and speaking with faculty and staff and learning about master’s and doctoral programs, graduate financial aid options and trends in fields of interest can register online at https://www.nova.edu/webforms/sharkopenhouse/index.html. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 954-262-7563 or 800-541-6682, ext. 27563.
Volunteer for SEUSSFEST
The Alvin Sherman Library is looking for volunteers with its fourth annual SEUSSFEST, a celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and early literacy, on March 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. Volunteers will help set up the event, greet children and families, distribute free books to each child and guide costumed characters for photo ops. SEUSSFEST will feature face painting, a magic show, theatrical performances and storytelling. To sign up to volunteer at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4ba9a72baaf85-volunteer. For more information, contact Sarah Falvey at sf787@nova.edu or 954-262-5471.
Spend your summer with ResLife
Paper applications for the summer housing assistant position with the Office of Residential Life and Housing are due by March 10 at 6 p.m. Students must also submit an application through JobX by March 13 at noon; the job number is B106. Summer housing assistant staff are responsible for aiding camp and conference participants and students residing on campus for the summer term. Benefits include a $1,500 stipend, a $500 declining balance meal plan and a free single room. To access the application, visit http://www.nova.edu/housing/resources/employment/forms/sha_application.pdf.For more information, contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing at 954-262-7052 or reslife@nova.edu.
