Annual ‘Trick to The Treat’ internship experience goes virtual
The Center for Academic and Professional Success and the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences will hold their ninth annual “Trick to the Treat of an Internship or Research Experience” via Zoom on Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. NSU students from any college are welcome to join and hear their peers discuss previous biology and medicine internships they have accomplished, as well as how to apply to these internships and research opportunities. To register, students can visit Handshake, contact the Center for Academic and Professional Success at (954) 262-7201 or contact Emily Schmitt at (954) 262-8349.
“The Garden” exhibition closing
On Nov. 13, “The Garden,” a solo exhibition in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts’ Gallery 217 by New World School of the Arts alumnus Amanda Madrigal will close. The exhibit, which is 100% virtual due to COVID-19, includes a variety of artwork, all constructed by repurposed materials found in thrift stores. To virtually visit this free exhibition before it closes, visit the live gallery via Zoom at https://nova.zoom.us/j/93136964038.
Do good for your community and receive ExEL credit
The Student Site Leader Team is hosting a virtual and in-person session on “A Further Look Into DIS(ABILITIES)” on Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. Students can delve into this riveting topic with three sessions and two service projects that will help the NSU community. Participants will also receive one ExEL unit in Community Engagement. To find out more information, contact Concetta D’Alessio at sharksandservice@nova.edu.
Join an open roundtable discussion this month
The Multicultural Affairs Committee and the Office of Professional Development and Education are holding a roundtable meeting on diversity on Nov. 2 at 12:10 PM via Zoom. This month’s discussion is “Respect and Religion” and students are welcome to join and listen, reassess their perspectives and interact with their fellow peers in a judgment-free environment. Next month’s meeting, on Dec. 7, is on “Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice.” To join, use the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/99902841352.
Take part in the Irish Film Festival
From Nov. 5 -15, NSU and professor David Kilroy on the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences will virtually host the 2020 Irish Film Festival. Students are welcome to join at any time, watch the films at their own pace and join special guests via Zoom to discuss each film. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit the Alvin Sherman Library website or https://nova.libcal.com/event/7141930.
Watch your peers in Dance Works
On Nov. 3-4, the department of performing and visual arts will hold a socially distanced in-person performance featuring the dance and choreography of NSU students at the Don Taft University Center at 6 p.m. See students perform a variety of dance styles including contemporary, lyrical and modern. Tickets are $7 for students and staff with a valid NSU ID and $12 for the general public. For more information, call (954) 262-7620 or visit http://cahss.nova.edu/departments/pva/perf-exhib.html.
