3-D Printer at HPD library to help local surgeons

NSU’s Health Professions Division Library has secured a 3-D printer after several HPD programs expressed interest in the technology for research. HPD librarians are working with faculty members from various colleges to develop research projects and other educational opportunities in areas such as prosthetics, audiology and dental medicine, for students to use the 3-D printer. […]

Leaders to unite at the Student Leadership Awards 

The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will host the invitation-only Ninth Annual Student Leadership Awards on April 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Don Taft University Center’s North Court. Lauren Soares, graduate assistant for leadership development and civic engagement, said that the ceremony recognizes leadership in the NSU community for the 2014-2015 academic year. “It’s a good way to […]

Meet Beta’s sweetheart

NSU’s Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Inc. will host the Beta Sweetheart pageant on April 17 at 6 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Pit to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event was first hosted in 2011 and this is the third time Beta will host the event. Beta President Bendik […]

News Anchor for April 14, 2015

President Barack Obama announces “historic” Iran nuclear agreement Last week, President Obama said the historic agreement will subject Iran to stricter nuclear inspections than any other country in the world in return for lifting nuclear-related sanctions. World’s Most Dangerous Trail reopens after 15 years One of the world’s scariest hikes, El Caminito del Rey, a […]

McDonald’s offers employees tuition program

On April 1, McDonald’s announced their plan to improve benefits for employees, including wage increases and college tuition assistance. McDonald’s President and Corporate Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook stated in the company’s announcement that the company has been working on a benefits package for employees. “We’ve listened to our employees and learned that — in addition […]

News Briefs for April 14, 2015

Don’t Delay Filing the 2015-2016 FAFSA If you have not already done so, file your 2015-2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA deadline is June 30, and corrections or updates must be filed by Sept. 19. The earlier students complete the FAFSA, the better chance they have of receiving the maximum amount of aid, according […]

NSU introduces free Microsoft Office 365

The Office of Innovation and Information Technology (OIIT) is offering the new Microsoft Student Advantage program for NSU students. Due to NSU’s enterprise agreement with Microsoft, students will be able to download and install Microsoft Office ProPlus desktop applications for free. Office 365 ProPlus is available for Windows, Mac and mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android […]

Students to showcase their scholarly work at Undergraduate Student Symposium

NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2015 Undergraduate Student Symposium on April 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library. The Undergraduate Student Symposium is an annual event that inspires undergraduate students to pursue an area of research that interests them. During the symposium, students will showcase their scholarly work through poster displays, oral presentations and the annual […]

Literary magazine Digressions to launch new issue

On April 8, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate the launch of the new issue of the student-run literary magazine, “Digressions,” with a release event at 4 p.m. in the Performing and Visual Arts Wing in the Don Taft University Center. The magazine, produced by the college’s Division of Humanities, is a […]

News Anchor for April 7, 2015

UberX Driver arrested for trying to rob woman’s home after taking her to airport Police in Denver arrested a driver for UberX, a low-cost version of the wildly successful ride-sharing program, last week on suspicion of attempting to rob a woman’s house after he dropped her off at the airport. According to the Denver Post, 51-year-old Gerald […]