Student Newsletter - November 15, 2007

From the Dean,

The value of your academic degree program comes from many sources: the quality and effort of your faculty, your personal commitment and engagement in coursework, and the reputation of this institution. Collectively, students, faculty members, and administrators work hard to establish and demonstrate that NSU offers strong and comprehensive programs of study and is a highly regarded and nationally respected institution of higher education. This means not only offering challenging, innovative, and competitive academic programs, but also communicating clear expectations of student performance and academic responsibility.

As a student, you play an important role insuring a climate of academic integrity. Standards of academic evaluation, performance, and conduct serve to enhance the quality of your learning. As a result, our external reputation is stronger. A strong reputation enables you to be proud of your affiliation with the college as you graduate and pursue further education or professional goals. Academic misconduct—cheating on an exam or plagiarizing a paper—undermines your education and damages the college’s culture of honesty, respect, fairness, and trustworthiness. In addition to serious personal consequences (suspension or expulsion, for example), the reputation of an entire institution can be threatened by the actions of a small number of people. If you are aware of misconduct, challenge this behavior and seek guidance from your faculty.

I believe that the values of academic integrity will serve you long after graduation. If you have questions about what behavior or criteria are expected of you, please read the section on Student Conduct in the student catalog.

Sincerely,

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

Important Dates to Remember

Upcoming Events

November 8–December 31

Environmental Science Program Presents “Uruguay: The Hidden Adventure” Photographic Exhibit

The college's Division of Math, Science, and Technology will cosponsor an upcoming photographic exhibit in the Alvin Sherman Library on Uruguay’s ecotourism industry. “Uruguay: The Hidden Adventure” will be on display in the Alvin Sherman Library Gallery on the second floor. A special opening reception will take place in the gallery at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8.

November 15–17

NSU Theatre Presents The Women of Lockerbie

NSU Theatre, part of the Division of Humanities, opens its third season with The Women of Lockerbie in the University Arts Center Black Box Theatre. More

November 27

"Truth and Power: The War in Iraq" Series to Screen Movie
Shut Up and Sing

Is protest against the Iraq War unpatriotic? What is the price of free speech in America? Shut Up and Sing is a film based on the Dixie Chicks and their Grammy-winning CD by the same title. Join Jason Piccone, Ph.D., and Kate Waites, Ph.D., for a lively discussion following the film, as part of the college's ongoing series about the Iraq War. The screening will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, Room 2053. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

November 28

Majors Fair

Learn about undergraduate majors and minors offered by Nova Southeastern University. We encourage all students who are considering double majors, minors, or changing majors to stop by from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. in the Parker Building walkway, facing the Science Annex.

December 4

Faculty Lecture Series: Truth, Power, and the Mexican Cult of Death: The Life and Art of Frida Kahlo

Barbara Brodman, Ph.D., professor in the Division of Humanities, will discuss “Truth, Power, and the Mexican Cult of Death: The Life and Art of Frida Kahlo” from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in Parker 240, as part of the college’s Faculty Lecture Series. More

December 7

PEACE: A Holiday Concert

The college's Division of Humanities will present a holiday concert featuring vocals and orchestral music at 7:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. More

Save the Date

February 21, 2008

Distinguished Speakers Series: Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel, M.D.

The Division of Math, Science, and Technologywill present Eric Kandel, M.D., recipient of the 2000 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology and university professor at Colombia University, on Thursday, February 21, 2008, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Kandel will discuss “The Molecular Biology of Memory Storage and the Biological Basis of Individuality,” as part of the college’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Admission is free. More

Scholarship Opportunities

Freedom Forum/NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Applications Now Available

Eight one-year nonrenewable scholarships in the amount of $3,000 are being awarded for the 2008–2009 academic year to outstanding sports journalists. Candidates for these awards include current full-time juniors who will be full-time seniors in the 2008–2009 academic year. The application deadline is Friday, December 14, 2007. More