Winter registration in progress
Registration for the Winter 2011 semester began on Nov. 1. Undergraduate students can register through WebStar or with their academic advisers. A $100 late registration fee will apply after Jan. 1.
MBA program may add commencement requirements
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is reviewing the requirements for graduation. One of the possible requirements for the MBA program is completing all classes by the end of this semester in order to graduate in June. Carol Gutierrez, a student in the program, has started a petition against the pro-posed change in requirements. The school said an official decision will be made this week. The petition can be found atwww.ipetitions.com/petition/2011gradceremonyexemption.
Gabrielle Union visits NSU
Actress Gabrielle Union spoke in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center as part of the Life 101: Personally Speaking series hosted by the Office of Special Events and Projects. Union drew laughs from the audience when she spoke of her experience growing up as one of only a few African-Americans in Pleasanton, CA. She also spoke about being raped and her work in rape prevention. The session ended with a Q&A from the audience and a quiz Union took about her Alma mater, the University of California, Los Angeles.
Spike Lee to visit NSU
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee will speak at NSU on Nov. 3 in the Don Taft University Center arena as part the Distinguished Speaker Series. Lee directed films including “Malcolm X” and “4 Little Girls.” Every year, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosts the Distinguished Speaker Series, which brings people who are prominent in their fields to NSU. The college also hosts events that tie the series’ annual theme to the chosen speaker’s work. This year’s theme is Identity.
Fischler recognizes Miami-Dade teachers and students
The Fischler School of Education and Human Services held a ceremony last week to recognize outstanding Hispanic teachers and students in Miami-Dade. The school awarded the 13th Annual Cervantes Awards for Outstanding Hispanic Education to students who wrote essays about Hispanic culture and its influence in their lives. Students ranged from fifth to 12th graders.
Swimmer dies during international competion
U.S. swimmer Fran Crippen, 26, died on Oct. 23 while competing in the Marathon Swimming World Cup. A spokesperson for the United Arab Emirates, where the com-petition took place, said the man drowned, but doctors attributed it to fatigue. All other meets in the UAE have been canceled. Crippen’s death remains under investigation.
Mother kills baby for interrupting FarmVille game
A mother shook her three-month-old baby several times because he interrupted her while she played FarmVille on Facebook. The Jacksonville, Fla. mother, who pled guilty to second-degree murder, will be sentenced in December.
Verizon sells iPad
On Oct. 28, Verizon Wireless started selling iPads. While the tablet cannot connect directly to the Verizon network, the company also sells a hotspot device to enable the connection. Bundles start at $630 for the 16 GB iPad.
