NSU receives grant to help veterans

NSU is one of three South Florida schools to receive a $25,000 grant from the Veterans Trust, grant-making foundation that maximizes the collaboration of existing veteran service organizations. After working with veterans at NSU and Florida Atlantic University, Veterans Trust Executive Director Fred Roger joined Veterans Trust. The organization originally wanted to fund only Broward […]

NSU to host “The Florida APE” expo

From Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, NSU will host the sixth annual Florida Arcade and Pinball Exposition, also known as “The Florida APE,” in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. This will be the first time NSU hosts the expo, and around 2,000 people are expected to attend. The expo will be set […]

65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis

NSU’s Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority will host its first annual “65 Rose Bowl” flag football tournament to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bill Gessner Sports Field near the residence halls. DPhiE Philanthropy Coordinator and freshman business administration and dance major, Jessica Rodriguez, said […]

NSU’s night of excellence

On Jan. 31, NSU celebrated its 17th annual signature event Celebration of Excellence, which recognizes and highlights NSU’s achievements and select members of the community for their outstanding impact. The evening began with a reception at the Fellows Way Courtyard, with dinner immediately following in a specially constructed tent on the Alvin Sherman Library quad. […]

NSU to host first semi-annual Commuter Week

From Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, the Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement will host the first semi-annual Commuter Week to bring commuter and residential students together. Graduate Assistant for the Commuter Student Organization Nehemiah Chung said CSO got the idea for Commuter Week by seeing other schools host similar events. “Hopefully, through Commuter Week, […]

News Briefs for February 3, 2015

STUEY auditions The Division of Student Affairs is looking for a student host and creative team for the annual STUEY awards. Auditions will be held on Feb. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center. Writers, actors and production managers are invited. To sign up, contact Special […]

SGA aims to expand Shark Shuttle routes

Senators from the Undergraduate Student Government are reaching out to students to gain support in expanding the Shark Shuttle routes to the beach, downtown Fort Lauderdale and other popular locations. SGA Athletic Senator Kelsey Obringer, senior political science major, said that the service would be free and that the main consideration for the route is […]

Obama addresses the nation

On Jan. 20 during the annual State of the Union address, President Barack Obama proposed enacting the America’s College Promise program to make tuition for the first two years of community college free to increase graduation rates and improve middle-class economics. The goal of the program is to help students earn the first half of […]