Student Newsletter - August 21, 2007

From the Dean,

Welcome to the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and the start of the 2007–2008 academic year.  As you begin classes, I hope that you find that your education at NSU touches all aspects of your life: supporting professional goals, personal exploration, improving communication and time management skills, and challenging you to find balance among divergent responsibilities and relationships.

Throughout the year, these student newsletters will present notice of upcoming events and opportunities offered by the College.  In addition, you will be reminded of key deadlines for registration and enrollment obligations.  It is our intent that you will draw more from your academic experience by involvement in and engagement with these programs.

As you start your classes this fall, please take a moment to focus on your role – and responsibility – with class discussions. Exchanging ideas with your professors and classmates makes your learning more active. When you formulate and express your own thoughts, you strengthen many critical skills: comprehension, analysis, organization, critical thinking, and retention of information. Discussion often requires you to be open to different points of view – which is a valuable tool for the future. Students who participate in class tend to be more successful.

As always, I encourage you to speak with your professors – early and often – taking advantage of office hours.  Assistance from your academic advisor and tutoring can resolve many questions and concerns before they become problems!

Best wishes for a positive, productive, and challenging semester!

Sincerely,

Don Rosenblum, Ph.D.
Dean, Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

Important Dates to Remember

Upcoming Events

August 20-September 4

Welcome Week 2007

Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will sponsor events during Welcome Week 2007, including a New Student Social, Dual Admission Workshop, Study Abroad Workshop, Empower Yourself to Succeed, Care and Management of Your Scholarship, Honors Program Workshop, Clinic Exploration Program, Academic Advising: The A+ Approach, and Convocation. More

August 21 and 23

Open Auditions for the NSU Pep Band and Symphony Orchestra

The “Sharkestra,” NSU’s pep band, and the NSU Symphony Orchestra are seeking new members for the 2007–2008 season. More

September 4

2007 Convocation to Celebrate Start of New Academic Year

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2007 Convocation at 4:00 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center to mark the beginning on the academic year. A reception will follow at the Dr. William S. Spears Courtyard Atrium in the Carl DeSantis Building. More

September 6-14

The South Florida Irish Film Festival—September 6–14

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at NSU, the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF), and the South Florida Irish Studies Consortium will co-sponsor the first South Florida Irish Film Festival from September 6–14. The festival will feature five films shown at NSU's main campus and Cinema Paradiso in downtown Fort Lauderdale. More

September 10 and 11

Auditions for The Women of Lockerbie

NSU Theatre is holding auditions, open to all NSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the community, for the upcoming production of The Women of Lockerbie. Audition will take place on Monday, September 10, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 11 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the University Arts Center's Black Box Theatre. The production is seeking actors, stage crew, and technicians. More

September 11

Faculty Lecture Series Begins with "Philosophical Conceptions of Truth"

On Tuesday September 11, Darren Hibbs, Ph.D., will be exploring "Philosophical Conceptions of Truth" at 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Parker 240. More

Get Involved on Campus

Peer Tutoring Positions Available in the Office of Academic Services

The Office of Academic Services is always looking for talented math and science students who might be interested in part-time peer tutoring positions. More

Internship Opportunities

Congressman Ron Klein Seeking Student Interns

Congressman Ron Klein invites all Palm Beach County students interested in interning at his West Palm Beach Congressional District Office to apply for the Fall ’07 Congressional Internship Program.

This provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in politics, law, business, civic participation, and an overall passion to learn first-hand how our federal government works.

For more information, call Frank Guzmán at (561) 651-7594 or email your request to mailto:frank.guzman@mail.house.gov

Volunteer Opportunities

Over 120 Volunteers Needed for "A Day for Children"

Mark Jaffe, D.P.M., assistant professor in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, needs over 120 volunteers to assist with “A Day for Children” on Sunday, September 16. The volunteers will get a t-shirt, letter of recognition of their volunteer work from HPD, and an opportunity to shadow almost all of the departments from HPD.

Each student will volunteer for a 2.5 hour shift. Shift A (60 students) will be from 11:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Shift B (60 students) will be from 1:30–4:00 p.m. Shift C (10 Students) will be from 9:15–11:45 a.m. Shift D (10 students) will be from 2:00–4:30 p.m.

Interested students must contact Jaffe at mjaffe@nova.edu with their name, email, contact phone number, and shift preference.