News Briefs

College of Pharmacy to host medical marijuana debate

NSU’s College of Pharmacy will host “Florida’s Future — The Medical Marijuana Debate” on Friday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Resnick Auditorium in the Terry Administration Building. The event will give students, faculty, staff and community members the chance to learn about the health, legal, political and social issues related to Florida’s proposed Constitutional Amendment 2, which will be put to a vote on November 8. Refreshments will be provided and it is advised to arrive early. For more information and to RSVP, contact Scott Kjelson at sk793@nova.edu or 954-262-1194.

Pink spin ride

The Office of Recreation and Wellness is hosting a Spin Ride class on Oct. 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. in RecWell Multipurpose Room 2. This class is free for students and members, you must sign up 30 minutes prior to the class and the dress code is to wear pink. For more information, contact the Office of Recreation and Wellness at 954-262- 7021 or wellness@nova.edu.

Chemistry club science week

NSU’s Chemistry Club is hosting science week Oct. 17-21 from 12-1 p.m. in the DeSantis building room 2072. Every meeting will include a one hour discussion from an expert in the field of forensics about topics relevant to forensics. The event does not require an RSVP. For more information, contact club president Alfredo Lam at al1450@nova.edu.

Presidential debate 2016 watch party

The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is once again hosting one of their presidential debate watch parties in the Don Taft University Center Flight Deck on Oct. 19 from 8-10:30 p.m., with the debate beginning at 9 p.m. For more information, email slce@nova.edu or call 954-262-7195.

International conservationist to discuss genomic cheetah research

International cheetah conservationist Laurie Marker will visit NSU on Nov. 12 for a reception, lecture and fundraiser to raise awareness about the endangered African big cat – the cheetah. Tickets for NSU students and faculty are $50 and can be purchased at cvent.com/c/express/a0bedea9-83fa-4e27-be27-f588790b57de. For more information, email tred@nova.edu.

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