Student Newsletter - September 15, 2007

From the Dean,

Each year, I am pleased and honored to meet with many Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students: at Convocation, in Undergraduate Honors Program events and seminars, and at various settings across campus and in the community. Despite differences in programs of study and personal and professional goals, something special binds you together.  Our students share a curiosity about the world: you seek a deeper understanding of those issues that concern you.  As a result, you are well rounded, versatile scholars, have a penchant for creative work and research, and become committed and engaged professionals.  Faculty in the College see this as well—and are committed to your success that much more.

The college encourages academic inquisitiveness by providing you with the opportunity to learn from experts in a variety of disciplines through the General Education Program. The goals of General Education include attention to foundational skills (effective writing, speaking, and computation), expanded breadth of knowledge (in domains such as biological and physical science, humanities, and social sciences), and dynamic competencies (critical thinking, synthesis, analysis) that will serve you in your professional and personal lives well beyond graduation.  As such, you will be able to speak intelligently and with confidence on diverse topics, from the political and environmental aspects of global warming to the psychological and legal aspects of human rights. All who graduate from the college share this common foundation of core educational values.

Seek a broad—and challenging—selection of general education classes throughout your academic career.  Strive to enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills. Your faculty—and your academic adviser— can be valuable guides in selection and scheduling of these courses.  Please remember the 30-credits required for General Education must follow a specific distribution.  If you have any questions about your curriculum plan, please contact your academic advisor.

Sincerely,

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

Important Dates to Remember

Upcoming Events

September 19

Applying to Law School: A Free Workshop

Interested in law school? Not sure how to prepare? The college will hold a workshop on preparation for law school and application process on September 19 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Parker Building, Room 202. More

September 25 and 26

Lifelong Learning Institute to Hold Open House

The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host free Open House events on Tuesday, September 25, and Wednesday, September 26, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at 3424 South University Drive in the University Park Plaza. More

October 2

Faculty Lecture Series: The Soul of a Psychopath

Thomas Fagan, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, will discuss the concept of psychopathy from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in Parker 240, as part of the college’s Faculty Lecture Series. More

October 12-28

The Promethean Theatre Presents Red Tide

The Promethean Theatre, NSU’s professional theatre company in residence, will present Red Tide by Juan Sanchez in the second-floor auditorium of the Mailman-Hollywood Building. More

November 1

Distinguished Speakers Series: Legal Researcher Erin Brockovich

You are invited to join the college's Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences in welcoming Erin Brockovich to Nova Southeastern University. This event, which is part of the college's Distinguished Speaker Series, will take place on Thursday, November 1, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. Students and staff of the college can pick up tickets starting Thursday, October 11, from the Office of the Dean in the Mailman-Hollywood Building. More

Get Involved on Campus

Participate in the Second Annual NSU Shark Shuffle

Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members will participate in the inaugural Shark Shuffle 5k (3.1 mile) walk/run around the NSU campus on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at 7:30 a.m. Students interested volunteering should contact Tom Vitucci at (954) 262-7304 or tomv@nova.edu. More

Scholarship Opportunities

Freedom Forum/NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Program

Eight one-year nonrenewable scholarships in the amount of $3000 are being awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year to outstanding sports journalists. Candidates for these awards include only current full-time juniors who will be full-time seniors in the 2008-2009 academic year. The application deadline is December 14th, 2007. More