When you walk into Charles Zelden’s office, professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, you walk into his laboratory. No, there are no microscopes, beakers or scales. There are books — his form of equipment.
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St. Patrick’s Day recipes
It’s rare that the U.S. celebrates an international holiday dedicated to a specific culture and country. St. Patrick’s Day is only 11 days away and it’s time to start thinking about how you can immerse yourself in Irish culture for a day (or how much green you can wear in one day). One way to immerse yourself in a culture is with food. Below are food and drink recipes that you should make this St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate the holiday.
Interested in running for office in Student Government?
The Office of Student Activities recently released the 2012 NSU student government associations elections candidacy packet, a 12-page application that undergraduate students must submit in order to get on the ballot in time for undergraduate SGA elections, which begin April 9. Below are 12 things you need to know that will make submitting your packet easy and seamless.
Diary of…a student who helped children living with HIV in Peru
Belina Collias is a second-year student in the Osteopathic Medicine program (OMS-II). She is originally from Burlington, Vt., a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, Africa and founder of the non-profit organization The MOSA Project. She is currently president of NSU-COM’s International Medical Outreach Club. Her interests include international travel and volunteerism, social justice, human rights activism and public health.
Diary of… a student on the Paleo diet
Ana Castilla is a senior biology major who is a certified sports nutritionist through the International Society of Sport Nutrition. She gives Paleo nutrition lectures at different Crossfit affiliates such as 911 Crossfit and City Crossfit and is a Bootcamp and Zumba fitness instructor at 911 Crossfit. She enjoys being a coach and working face to face with people. Her favorite quote is, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” by Dobzhansky.
The history and fun facts of leap year
Leap years are essential for keeping our calendar in alignment with Earth’s revolutions around the sun. Each year there are 365.242 days, not just 365. This means that a leap year occurs every four years (on the years that are divisible by 4), so we don’t lose about six hours from our calendar every year. This may not seem like a lot, but over time it would add up.
Spring Break guide
Ah, Spring Break, a time for rest and relaxation. Everyone needs a bit of tranquility after half a semester of intense education. This year, however, it isn’t going to be easy for you to retain all those notes because 2012 promises one of the most spectacular opportunities for fun — so much fun that it will likely be a daunting task to figure out where the parties are. Fear not. Here is a list of some of the most exciting spring break destinations. Save your thanks for later.
Important facts to know about federal student aid
Filling out your financial student aid applications properly could be the difference between continuing your college degree or sitting out a semester. Since priority deadline for federal student aid applications is less than a month away, here are some details about how to apply for federal student aid and information on some of the changes that have been made to federal student aid programs.
Faculty Spotlight: Marguerite bryan
Marguerite Bryan, associate professor at the Criminal Justice Institute, received her Ph.D. in sociology from John Hopkins University. She chose sociology because she liked the approach that the specialty offered — and she still does.
Speaking a foreign language is essential. Get started now.
The ability to speak a foreign language is invaluable in today’s society and almost necessary in today’s job market. Many employers insist on bilingual applicants, especially in areas like South Florida where Spanish speakers seem to outnumber English speakers in many neighborhoods. So, what are the best ways to learn a new language?