Student Newsletter - March 15, 2008
Dean's Corner 
As a student, it is important to understand the long-lasting significance of grades. Good grades lead to further professional or educational opportunities, as well as scholarship options and academic recognition. Yet while good grades have significance, it is much more important to reflect on the content and discovery in each course. Rising to the challenge of learning new material and mastering new insights is always important preparation for lifelong learning. In the month of March and April, national and international Honor Societies will hold induction ceremonies for those students in the college who have been invited to join. This achievement allows students to be recognized on a national level by colleagues in his or her discipline of study. Membership in an honor society not only offers the benefit of networking with academic leaders in your field, but also the opportunity to draw from the financial and scholastic resources of the society. At times, honor society members are invited to travel to academic conferences with their faculty adviser. I congratulate those of you who are being inducted this year. The college offers many incentives to encourage student success. Research with faculty members, internal scholarships, and other opportunities await students who excel in their classes. Your professors, the Office of Academic Services, and your academic advisor can all offer assistance in reaching these goals. Sincerely, Don Rosenblum, Ph.D. Distinguished Speakers Series April 14 Panel Discussion on Student Activism The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host a discussion entitled "Who are you calling apathetic? Student Activism at NSU and Beyond." Student activists will tackle issues from voting to campus and community activist groups to political engagement, discussing the "how to's" of activism, as well as the question, "Why should we care?" April 15 MathExpo2008: Panel Discussion on Mathematical Power in Voting As an event commemorating Mathematics Awareness Month, the Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host MathExpo2008, a panel discussion on mathematical power in voting. The discussion will analyze “What Makes Your Vote Matter? Let Mathematics and Statistics Show You.” The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Knight Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis Building. April 17 Distinguished Speakers Series: Kerry Kennedy The Division of Humanities in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host an evening with Kerry Kennedy, a leading advocate for human rights around the world, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Kennedy will lecture on “Speak Truth to Power,” as part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series. More Upcoming Events March 24 First Annual Faculty Symposium Join us as we celebrate faculty scholarship from 1:00–4:00 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building. The inaugural Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Symposium will showcase outstanding scholarship undertaken by professors in the college pertaining to a diverse range of fields. A variety of topics from across the disciplines will be presented. More March 25 Screening of No End in Sight on Iraq War Join us for a film viewing of No End in Sight on, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. in room 240 of the Parker Building. Allison Brimmer, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Humanities, and Jason Piccone, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, will facilitate a discussion following the film on the U.S. involvement in the Iraq War. More March 27 International Women’s Day: “Are Women Worth Less?” Nova Southeastern University’s newly forming branch of the American Association of University Women will host a dinner and discussion for International Women’s Day at 6:00 p.m. in the second floor lounge of the University Center. “Are Women Worth Less?” will present leading women speakers from the fields of law, business, and medicine. More March 27 and 30 National Athletic Training Month Every March, the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) celebrates National Athletic Training Month. Its purpose is to honor certified athletic trainers (ATCs) and promote quality healthcare and wellness. Support these initatives at any of the three events on campus.
March 28-April 6 Cinderella NSU Theatre, part of the Division of Humanities in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, presents Cinderella by American songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein III. NSU Theatre’s interpretation of Cinderella is a modern and hip retelling of this classic fairy tale musical. Audience members should be advised that the musical will be PG-13 in content. More April 3 Faculty Lecture Series: Absolute Truth and the Scientific Method Evan Haskell, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, will deliver a talk entitled “Fuzzy Truth: What We Learn from Observing the World.” This presentation, part of the college’s Faculty Lecture Series, will be held from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in Parker 240. More April 4 Undergraduate Student Symposium The Undergraduate Student Symposium, sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, presents student projects
and performances through oral presentations, paper submissions, and poster displays. The event showcases the outstanding
scholarship of undergraduate students at NSU. This event will start at 1:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, Research,
and Information Technology Center. More April 12 Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra Presents Gershwin! Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences' orchestra in residence, the Arts Flores Symphony Orchestra, will celebrate Jazz Appreciation month with the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Jazz singer Lisanne Lyons and saxophonist Gary Keller from the University of Miami will perform with the orchestra, making this an evening to remember. Tickets for students are $15 with I.D. More Scholarship Opportunities March 20 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Scholarship The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Suncoast Chapter, is pleased to announce its Annual Scholarship competition for college/university students majoring in communications. The deadline for applications is noon on Thursday, March 20. More For more information about opportunities for financial success, please visit www.undergrad.nova.edu/financialsuccess. April 18 Apply for the Summer Internship Program at Marketing Agency Royall & Company Royall & Company, a top marketing agency dedicated to undergraduate student recruitment and enrollment, is now accepting applications for its second annual summer internship program. Internship positions are available in Accounting/Finance, Art Direction/Graphic Design, Copywriting, Corporate Curator, Strategic Analysis and Reporting, Survey Research and Analysis, and Web Design. Deadline is April 18, 2008. More May 23 HACU Scholarships For the 2008-2009 academic year, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) will award over 200 scholarships worth over $350,000 to help students from HACU member institutions continue their studies. To see specific criteria for the various scholarships and begin the application process, please visit the HACU Web site. Deadline is May 23, 2008. June 14 HACU Internships Students are invited to apply for a summer or fall 2008 internship through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) National Internship Program (HNIP). The application deadline for one of these paid internships, with federal agencies or private corporations nationwide, is June 14 for fall placement. More Travel Study Opportunities Summer Travel Study in Dublin, Ireland With Ireland as your classroom, students can earn up to six credits toward your degree during the Summer 2008 semester. Excursions to cultural and historical sites will be an integral component of the academic program. For more information, contact David Kilroy, Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Humanities, at dkilroy@nsu.nova.edu or (954) 262-8021. Volunteer Opportunities Boomers and Beyond Health Expo Volunteers for the Boomers and Beyond Health Expo at HPD are needed for Sunday, March 30. In two shifts, volunteers will run the registration desk, food and beverage service, provide guidance and directions, and assist at the booths as needed. The volunteers will receive recognition from HPD, a t-shirt, lunch, and the opportunity to interact with most of the students and clinicians of HPD disciplines either before or after their shift. Interested students can sign up with Mark Jaffe, D.P.M., assistant professor in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, outside of room 314 of the Parker Building. More |
Important Dates
*Monday, March 17: Early Registration for Honors and Online Students, and Continuing Athletes (via Academic Advisor) 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 |
