Student Newsletter - January 16, 2008
Dean's Corner 
Students often ask me what they can do in their classes and during their college experience to distinguish themselves when applying to graduate school or seeking a professional position. These are great questions and reflect an appreciation for the role that the college plays in future success, as well as a desire to be deliberate and focused about their use of time and energy. The college offers outstanding opportunities to enhance your confidence, explore your interests, and strengthen skills that will lead to academic and professional success. In fact, employers and graduate schools—according to a national survey—agree on the most important qualities sought from college seniors: effective writing skills and critical thinking skills. This Winter semester, I encourage you to participate in or attend activities such as the Undergraduate Student Symposium and the college’s performing arts productions, both of which can offer you the chance to connect with faculty members, fellow students, and the NSU community as a whole. In addition, the college will host several diverse guest speakers throughout the semester, ranging from a Nobel Prize recipient in Medicine to a CNN news director. To further inspire you, the college will present two outstanding dance productions in February, as well as a unique opportunity for students to take a master dance class with a professional dance company. What is the best way to make yourself stand out? Be active in your education. Put one foot forward and start that next adventure. By trying different things, you not only make most of your experience as an NSU student, but you also set the stage for a successful, fulfilling life. Sincerely, Don Rosenblum, Ph.D. Upcoming Events January 23 College Basketball Night Come join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for “College Basketball Night,” supporting the NSU Sharks in their home basketball games against Florida Tech. During the game, the college will offer souvenirs to the fans in attendance while supplies last. The NSU Women’s Basketball team will play at 5:30 p.m. The Men’s team will play at 7:30 p.m. More January 31 Stolzenberg-Doan International Studies Lecture Join us for a lecture on “Truth, Power, the Media and the Balkans,” from Stacia Deshishku, former Chief of Television for the United Nations Mission in Kosovo and currently Director of Coverage for CNN. Event to be held in the Knight Auditorium in the Carl DeSantis Building 7:00-8:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Spears Atrium. For questions or reservations for groups larger than five please RSVP to dkilroy@nova.edu. February 1-2 Muscle to Bone: Moving the Power Within - Dance Performance Make a reservation today to watch NSU students and guest dancers at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. More February 7 Faculty Lecture Series:"Are Inappropriate Relationships Inappropriate?" Michael Reiter , Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, will focus on those relationships that might be deemed inappropriate and try to deconstruct the truth behind their inappropriateness. Join him from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in Parker 240, as part of the college’s Faculty Lecture Series. More February 15-16 College to Sponsor Seminars at the A1A Marathon Health and Fitness Expo The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will sponsor seminars in the A1A Marathon Health and Fitness Expo on February 15-16 at the Broward County Convention Center. The Expo will feature a lecture series—focusing on proper nutrition, race preparation, running tips and techniques, and overall healthy living—designed by Elizabeth Swann, Ph.D., program director of the Athletic Training in the college’s Division of Math, Science, and Technology. More February 21 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 Black History Month Please join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences as we celebrate Black History Month with two special events: February 4 Special Guest Lecture by Michael Nojeim on “Gandhi, King, and the Philosophy of Non-Violent Resistance” Michael Nojeim, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at Prairie View A/M University and author of Gandhi and King: The Power of Nonviolent Resistance (2004), will discuss the origins and tradition of non-violence resistance in change movements. The presentation will take place from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Knight Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis Building. Nojeim's second book, Days of Decision: Milestones in U.S. Foreign Policy, is due out in 2008. For more information, contact David Kilroy, Ph.D., at (954) 262-8021 or dkilroy@nova.edu. February 24 Step Afrika Master Dance Class Step Afrika Performance Step Afrika is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Founded in December 1994, the company is critically-acclaimed for its efforts to promote an understanding of and appreciation for stepping and the dance tradition's use as an educational tool for young people worldwide. At 6:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Step Afrika will perform its unique blend of intricate kicks, stomps, and rhythms mixed with spoken word. Tickets are free and can be obtained from the Office of the Dean, located on the second floor of the Mailman-Hollywood Building. To reserve tickets, contact the Office of the Dean at (954) 262-8068. Scholarship Opportunities Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Are seeking your major in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field? Are you entering your senior or going to be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2008-2009 acadeimc year? You may want to consider applying for this scholarship. The deadline is Friday, February 1, 2008. For more information, go to www.google.com/anitaborg. For more information about opportunities for financial success, please visit www.undergrad.nova.edu/financialsuccess.
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Important Dates Sunday, January 20: Last Day to Drop Classes Monday, January 21: Martin Luther King (University Closed) Sunday, February 10: Last Day to Withdraw (Term I and Session I Classes) Monday, February 25–Saturday, March 1: Exam Days College Administration Don Rosenblum, Ph.D. Naomi D'Alessio, Ph.D. Marlisa Santos, Ph.D. Matthew He, Ph.D. Allan Schulman, Ph.D. Calendars and Schedules College Links Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences |
