Sometime this month, the Office of Information Technologies and Digital Media will launch iShark, a series of modules that streamline several services, activities, and events at NSU into one single online application. The free application will be available for download from both the iPhone App Store and the Android Market.
Category: News
It’s the same old song for LeBron
LeBron James is certainly “The Chosen One” when it comes to receiving criticism. This guy could end world hunger, poverty and invent a time machine, and yet people would still find a reason to hate him. The outpour of hatred from fans following the All-Star game on Feb. 26 provided clear evidence of that.
New academic progress policy could affect student financial aid
On Feb. 24, the Office of Student Financial Assistance announced the implementation of the new Satisfactory Academic Progress standards at NSU. SAP standards are academic regulations that students must meet in order to receive financial aid.
NSU hosts 12th annual Broward County heart walk
On March 17, at 8 a.m., NSU will host the annual Broward County Heart Walk, which benefits the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest health organization dedicated to the eradication of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Event coordinators expect 8,000 participants.
NSU and FIU collaborate to create response for potential Cuban oil spill
In early February, NSU and Florida International University researchers presented a response plan in the event of an oil spill off the coast of Cuba to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee.
NSU establishes new engineering majors
Next fall, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will offer new majors in computer engineering, software engineering and information technology. The new majors will be housed in the college’s Division of Math, Science and Technology.
Life 101 speaker Anthony Bourdain: Just being himself
Best-selling author, chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain spoke to a full house in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on Feb. 22 as the 24th speaker of Life 101…Personally Speaking, a series organized by the Office of Special Events and Projects that brings accomplished people in their fields to campus to share their experiences with students.
Commuter students deserve their own lounge
Ask any commuter, any real commuter, what they want most. Most are asking for a nice quiet place to put their feet up, charge their laptop and relax — a lounge, an area set aside for the students who don’t live on or near campus to relax and hang out during the day.
Undergraduate SGA runs out of money
On Feb. 8, A.K. Bennett, NSU undergraduate student government association president, announced, through a press release to the student clubs and organizations of the Inter Organizations Council, that SGA has spent all of its funds for the year and will not be able to approve any more requests for funding.
New residence halls and one-price dining in university’s future
On Jan. 19, at the Inter Organizations Council meeting, Brad Williams, vice president of student affairs, informed students that the university’s master plan includes the replacement of Founders, Farquhar and Vettel residence halls with a new residence hall and the possibility of a one-price dining option.