Student Newsletter - August 2008
From the Dean 
I am pleased to welcome you to the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for the 2008–2009 academic year. As you prepare for classes, you will undoubtedly have questions relating to your academic or personal experience at NSU. The college is here to assist you at each step of your journey in higher education. Your most important resource is your college faculty, who can provide guidance regarding coursework; give information on research, internship, and travel study opportunities; share their expertise in a particular discipline; and simply act as a sounding board for your academic concerns. Your academic advisor can also provide valuable information relating to course registration, major curricula, academic policies, requesting a transfer of credits, and other issues. The Office of Academic Services (OAS) offers all NSU students free tutoring to bolster writing skills and complement courses in math, science, business, and technology. OAS also administers challenge exams for students hoping to test out of certain writing, math, science, or technology courses. The NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog is another invaluable resource for information about curriculum requirements and academic policies. Throughout the year, the college will communicate important opportunities and events by sending you this monthly student newsletter. All of the information in the student newsletter can also be found online at www.undergrad.nova.edu, within our online college event calendar and through announcements displayed on our homepage. Photos from many of our events are available in our digital Photo Gallery. This year, the academic theme for the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will be “Life and Death.” Many of our courses and college activities will center around the examination of life and death within diverse academic contexts. I encourage you to participate in these co-curricular experiences, which unite our community in interdisciplinary exploration. Whether you are just beginning or continuing on the path toward graduation, I look forward to sharing an exciting and stimulating new year with you. Sincerely, Don Rosenblum, Ph.D. Welcome Week Events - Highlights Tuesday, August 26 Academic Engagement: New Student Welcome Reception Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences students are encouraged to come to have lunch with academic advisors and academic support services staff. Find out how you can set and achieve your academic goals! Join us from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009. Clinic Exploration Program The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host this workshop about the Clinic Exploration Program, presented by Robin Sherman, Ph.D., assistant director of the Division of Math, Science, and Technology in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The workshop will focus on the benefits of participating in the Clinic Exploration Program, which connects undergraduate students with professional healthcare experiences at NSU’s clinics. Join us from 2:00-2:45 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009. Dual Admission Workshop The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host this workshop about NSU’s Dual Admission Programs, presented by Naomi D'Alessio, Ph.D., associate dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The workshop will cover the competitive advantages of Dual Admission Programs, including activities and special programs available to dual admission students throughout their NSU career. Join us from 4:00-4:45 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009. Wednesday, August 27 Scholarship Recipient Reception Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, hosts a reception for scholarship recipients in recognition of their achievements. Join us from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009. Thursday, August 28 Travel Study: Broaden Your Horizons! Learn all about the wonderful opportunities available to you through the Travel Study Program! This workshop will explore opportunities for studying abroad and will highlight the academic, professional, and personal advantages of an international experience. Free Pizza! Join us from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009. Honors Program Workshop The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host this workshop for new Honors students, presented by Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The workshop will focus on upcoming Undergraduate Honors Program events, benefits, and networking opportunities. Join us from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009. Tuesday, September 2 Empower Yourself to Succeed Make this the semester when you achieve all of your academic goals! Learn how to prepare a personal time-management plan, discuss study strategies, and find out about test-taking skills to enhance your academic success. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host this workshop on college success strategies, presented by Gail Levine, assistant director of Academic Services. Join us from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009. 2008 Convocation Ceremony To mark the beginning of the 2008–2009 academic year, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host its annual Convocation ceremony. At Convocation, the undergraduate student body, NSU leadership, and faculty members join together in anticipation of a year filled with academic excellence and shared intellectual pursuit. Convocation will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. A reception will follow at the Dr. William S. Spears Courtyard Atrium in the Carl DeSantis Building. More Other Events Thursday, September 4 Academic Division Socials You are cordially invited to attend an Academic Division Socials. Get to know your classmates and professors outside of the classroom. Starting at 4:00 p.m. in the University Center. Division of Humanities: Division of Math, Science, and Technology: Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences: September 3, 10 and 17 It's Never Too Early to Prepare for Law School The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences is offering a series of free workshops that will help
in the preparation for law school and the application process. The workshops will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the
Carl Desantis Building, room 2060. Registration is not required, and the workshops are open to all NSU students. The
workshops will provide advice on preparation for the LSAT, how to apply, where to go to school, and how to create personal
statements and letters of reference for applications. Questions about law school and the application process will be
answered by Tim Dixon, J.D., and Gary Gershman, J.D., Ph.D., associate professors in the Division of Humanities at the Farquhar
College of Arts and Sciences, and students from the Shepard Broad Law Center. For more
information, contact Tim Dixon at (954) 262-8203 or Gary
Gershman at (954) 262-8211. Performing and Visual Arts Performing Arts Schedule for Theatre, Dance, and Music The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences offers a rich variety of opportunities in theatre, dance, and music. Participation in NSU performing arts productions is open to all NSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the local community. The schedule for 2008-2009 Performing and Visual Arts Season is now available online. Schedule In 2006, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences welcomed The Promethean Theatre as NSU's theatre in residence. The Promethean Theatre seeks daring and creative approaches to classical, contemporary, and new works that engage the imagination and inspire passionate discourse among its artists and the audience. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences is a proud partner with The Promethean Theatre and other South Florida arts organizations that connect campus and community creative resources. Schedule Ars Flores, NSU’s orchestra in residence, consists of a variety of South Florida orchestral musicians, with professional, conservatory, and gifted secondary school students performing side-by-side. The repertoire includes a wide variety of engaging and challenging works, including world premieres of new music. Schedule Auditions The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences announces that auditions for the following NSU Performing Arts productions will be held on Tuesday, September 2, and Wednesday, September 3, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. in the Performance Theater, located in the Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the University Center. All NSU students, faculty, staff, and community are welcome to audition. Applicants should come prepared with a song, monologue, or movement piece which demonstrates their personality and performance skills. Audition requests should be sent to nsutheatre@nova.edu. For more information about individual productions or the Performing and Visual Arts Program, visit www.undergrad.nova.edu/performingarts or contact Mark Duncan, M.F. A., coordinator of performing arts, artistic director for the performing arts series, and assistant professor in the Division of Humanities, at markdunc@nova.edu. |
Important Dates
College Administration Don Rosenblum, Ph.D. Naomi D'Alessio, Ph.D. Marlisa Santos, Ph.D. Matthew He, Ph.D. Allan Schulman, Ph.D. College Links Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences |
