Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences RSS 2.0 Feed http://undergrad.nova.edu News and Events for the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Thu, 28 Aug 2008 en-us 2008 Convocation http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=674 http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=674 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <title>Untitled Document</title> </head> <body> <p>The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host the <a href="http://undergrad.nova.edu/currentstudents/convocation/" target="_blank">2008 Convocation Ceremony</a> on Tuesday, September 2, at 4:00 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center to mark the beginning of the undergraduate academic year. A reception will follow at the Dr. William S. Spears Courtyard Atrium in the Carl DeSantis Building. <br /> The 2008 Convocation will feature <a href="http://undergrad.nova.edu/articles/dss/andredubus/index.cfm" target="_blank">Andre Dubus III</a>, author of <em>House of Sand and Fog, </em>as the keynote speaker. Mark Jaffe ,D.P.M., assistant professor in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology and recipient of the 2008 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Full-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, will also speak. The event will include a Clinic Exploration Program Jacketing Ceremony and Dean’s List Scholars Recognition. <br /> The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences also invites new undergraduate students to join the inaugural First-Year Reading Program. Participants will receive free copies of Andre Dubus III’s book <em>House of Sand and Fog</em>, have the opportunity to discuss the book in small reading groups led by faculty members, and hear from the author himself at Convocation. To learn more and sign up for the reading group, go to the <a href="http://undergrad.nova.edu/currentstudents/convocation" target="_blank">Convocation</a> Web site.<br /> All in the NSU community are welcome. For additional information, contact the Office of the Dean in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at (954) 262-8068 or email <a href="mailto:convocation@nsu.nova.edu">convocation@nsu.nova.edu</a>.</p> </body> </html> Academic Division Socials http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=675 http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=675 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 Meet Your Professors Outside of Class at the Academic Division Receptions The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences would like to cordially invite new students to attend one of our Academic Division Receptions on Thursday, September 4, 2008, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in the University Center. Don’t miss this chance to get to know your professors outside of the classroom. • Students with majors in the Division of Humanities will meet in the Performing and Visual Arts Lobby. • Students in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology will meet in the second-floor lounge. • Students in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences will meet in the Arena Club Box on the second floor. Undergraduate Campus Visit Day http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=671 http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=671 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 Campus Visit Day is your opportunity to experience NSU first-hand. Prospective undergraduate students can look forward to meeting with admissions counselor, acquiring financial aid information, and taking a campus tour with current NSU students. Make the most of your day by being prepared with questions for the admissions counselor, your high school or college transcripts, and your enthusiasm. If you would like to attend this event please RSVP by calling 954-262-8000 or toll-free at 1-800-338-4723 ext. 28000, or e-mail us at admissions@nova.edu. Appointments for Campus Visit Day are made on the hour and are subject to approval based on availability. Once your RSVP has been confirmed the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will notify you of the approved appointment time and e-mail you the parking pass with directions. Walk-ins are also welcome. We look forward to seeing you! Undergraduate Campus Visit Day http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=672 http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=672 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 Nova Southeastern University will hold two Campus Visitation Days for prospective undergraduate students over the Veteran’s Day weekend on Saturday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Campus Visit Day is your opportunity to experience NSU first-hand. Prospective undergraduate students can look forward to meeting with admissions counselor, acquiring financial aid information, and taking a campus tour with current NSU students. Make the most of your day by being prepared with questions for the admissions counselor, your high school or college transcripts, and your enthusiasm. If you would like to attend this event please RSVP by calling 954-262-8000 or toll-free at 1-800-338-4723 ext. 28000, or e-mail us at admissions@nova.edu. Appointments for Campus Visit Day are made on the hour and are subject to approval based on availability. Once your RSVP has been confirmed the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will notify you of the approved appointment time and e-mail you the parking pass with directions. Walk-ins are also welcome. We look forward to seeing you! Undergraduate Holiday Open House http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=673 http://undergrad.nova.edu:81/news.cfm?numNewsID=673 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host a Holiday Open House for prospective undergraduate students on Monday, December 29, 2008. If you will be in South Florida over the holiday season, take a day to see if NSU is in your future. You’ll enjoy our great year-round climate and you’ll love our affordable, private-school education too. Find out what student life at NSU is like, and why this unique opportunity may be one of the great decisions of your life. This Holiday Open House is your opportunity to experience NSU first-hand. Prospective undergraduate students can look forward to meeting with admissions counselor, acquiring financial aid information, and taking a campus tour with current NSU students. Make the most of your day by being prepared with questions for the admissions counselor, your high school or college transcripts, and your enthusiasm. If you would like to attend this event please RSVP by calling 954-262-8000 or toll-free at 1-800-338-4723 ext. 28000, or e-mail us at admissions@nova.edu. Appointments for the Holiday Open House are made on the hour and are subject to approval based on availability. Once your RSVP has been confirmed the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will notify you of the approved appointment time and e-mail you the parking pass with directions. Walk-ins are also welcome. We look forward to seeing you!