Oceanographic center researchers begin study on human skin Researchers of NSU’s Oceanographic Center will begin their new study: “The Skin Deep Microbiome Project.” This study is focused entirely on the human skin and what may live there. The researchers are looking for around 200 or more diverse people — from anywhere and any age — to […]
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Greek life welcomes new sorority
On Nov. 4, the Office of Student Activities announced that the sorority Theta Phi Alpha will join NSU’s Greek community in the winter 2015 semester. Vice President of Recruitment for Delta Phi Epsilon Nichole Evans, senior biology major, said that NSU decided to bring a new sorority to campus because of Greek life’s success over […]
Out of the Darkness Walk
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority will host the sixth annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk to raise money and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Nov. 16 from 9 to 11:15 a.m. in front of the Miniaci Preforming Arts Center. The Event Chair Lambda Theta Alpha Esmeralda Rivera, senior sociology […]
NSU Sharks Take a Bite at Hunger and Homelessness
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and Alpha Phi Omega will host the second Annual National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20 to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness, both globally and locally. Aaron Hackman, assistant director of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, said, “It’s certainly a major […]
NSU hosts Diversity Summit
The South Florida Diversity Alliance will host its annual Diversity Summit on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library. The event will include various interactive workshops on current issues in our world today including police abuse and racial profiling in Ferguson, Missouri, the NFL’s response to players’ crimes, Emma […]
Broaden your horizons during International Education Week
In collaboration with students, staff and faculty, the Office of International Affairs will host its fourth annual International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21 with various events and presentations to highlight the university’s commitment to community and diversity. Alejandra Parra, associate director of the Office of International Affairs, said International Education Week is an opportunity […]
Author Edwin Black to speak at NSU
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome New York Times best-selling author Edwin Black for a lecture, question and answer session and book signing on Nov. 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 3018 of the Alvin Sherman Library. Don Rosenblum, dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, said attendees […]
News briefs for November 11, 2014
The luck of the Irish The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and the Alvin Sherman Library will sponsor an Irish Film Festival on Nov. 10, 12 and 14. “Ballyman Lullaby” will be featured on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in Room 4009 of the library, “Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey,” will be featured […]
Hanbury addresses student concerns at Town Hall Meeting
The seventh annual Town Hall Meeting, hosted by President George Hanbury, was held on Oct. 27 in the Arena Club Room of the Don Taft University Center. The meeting allowed Hanbury and other NSU administrators to address students’ concerns in a two-hour question and answer session. The room was filled to capacity with undergraduate and graduate students, administrators, faculty and […]
Home is where the parties are: Homecoming Week 2014
NSU will celebrate its annual homecoming with a week of events on Nov. 8-15, including traditions such as Flight Deck Follies, the Anything that Floats Race and the Homecoming Bash. This year’s theme is “Home Sweet Home” and has a twofold meaning. Chair of the homecoming council Sasha Pimentel, junior communication studies major, said, “‘Home […]