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NSU's 2009 Convocation Ceremony
Featuring Novelist Louise Murphy
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
4:00 p.m.
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome acclaimed novelist and poet Louise Murphy as the first guest of the college's 2009-2010 Distinguished Speakers Series.
Murphy will be the keynote speaker at this year's convocation ceremony, an annual gathering of the campus community to mark the beginning of the undergraduate academic year.
Each year, the college organizes its academic programming around an annual theme. Murphy will be the first of the distinguished speakers for the year to address the 2009-2010 academic theme of “Good and Evil.”
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Important News
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Beginning in the fall 2009 semester, Nova Southeastern University will
provide students with an extra five minutes of time by implementing 15-minute
breaks between undergraduate classes. |
Important Dates
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Scholarship Opportunities
Undergraduate Honors Program
College Administration
Don Rosenblum, Ph.D.
Dean
Naomi D'Alessio, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Eddie Dominguez, M.B.A.
Assistant Dean for College Operations
Jacqueline Jenkins, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Outcomes Assessment
Saul Sztam, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for College Student Affairs
Michael Caldwell, D.M.A.
Director
Division of Performing and Visual Arts
Matthew He, Ph.D.
Director
Division of Math, Science, and Technology
Michael Reiter, Ph.D.
Interim Director
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Marlisa Santos, Ph.D.
Director
Division of Humanities
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Message from the Dean
Dear Students,
We are a little more than one month from the start of classes for the fall 2009 semester. For many of you, this time will be spent working in order to save funds that will contribute to costs to attend NSU. I commend each of you for your efforts to pursue and complete your bachelor’s degree (especially in challenging economic times).
Hopefully, the experiences you have in these jobs will also contribute to your post-degree professional identity. Many undergraduate students work—at least part time—during the school year. It is very good to see students seeking work settings that have relevance to personal and professional goals.
That said, I hope that you can break away from work—and studies—to find time to reflect on some of the larger issues facing our communities. Attention to current events, of your neighborhood or the world, matters a great deal in your own success. Solutions to current problems (as well as enhancements to quality of life) depend on the work that you and your classmates will do in the future. Your awareness of and attention to these events makes you more engaged, and more valuable to graduate schools and employers.
On a more practical note, please remember to register for your desired classes before Friday, August 14, in order to avoid the university's late-registration fee ($100). As you may know, the college's academic advisors are available year-round to answer any questions you may have about registration or to assist you in the enrollment process.
Now is also a great time to research the various scholarship opportunities available to help you finance your college education. The college is offering a scholarship and a grant right now, with applications due by July 24, 2009 (see below). Also remember to check the college's Web site regularly for more opportunities, as well as the Student Financial Success page.
Best wishes for the fall, and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Sincerely,
Don Rosenblum, Ph.D.
Dean, Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Upcoming Events
August 21-September 6, 2009
The Promethean Theatre (TPT) Presents: Trey Parker's CANNIBAL! The Musical
Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays: 3:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Black Box Theatre
This comedy tells the tale of Alferd Packer, the only American ever convicted of cannibalism. As Packer faces a judge and jury, he recounts his journey across Colorado Territory in 1873 leading a hapless group in search of gold.
SPECIAL TICKET-PRESALE DISCOUNT AVAILABLE: Purchase any adult ticket to CANNIBAL! The Musical before August 1, 2009, and receive $10 off. Just use the code "YUMMY" when ordering. Visit TPT's Web site or call (866) 811-4111.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Academic Division Socials
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center
Each of the college’s four divisions will host informal receptions. Specific meeting locations are as follows:
- Division of Humanities—Black Box Theatre, First Floor
- Division of Math, Science, and Technology—Lounge, Second Floor
- Division of Performing and Visual Arts—Interior of Performing and Visual Arts Wing, Third Floor
- Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences—Arena Club Room, Second Floor
These events serve as great opportunities for students to meet and interact with classmates and faculty members outside of the classroom. Remember to save the date and start the fall semester off right with your division social!
Thursdays, September 10, 17, and 24, 2009
Law School Workshops
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Learn all there is to know about applying for—and being accepted into—law school, from LSATS to recommendation letters. Tim Dixon, J.D., and Gary Gershman, J.D., Ph.D., associate professors in the college's Division of Humanities, as well as students from the Shepard Broad Law Center, will be on hand to answer any of your questions about law school.
Sing with the Bossa Nova Chorale!
Do you love to sing? Would you like to sing and meet new people at the same time?
Well, the Bossa Nova Chorale is looking for a few good voices!
The Bossa Nova chorale is the premier vocal ensemble of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. It is composed of talented, aspiring vocalists who sing a wide repertoire of songs, from spirituals and vocal jazz charts to choral music spanning the last millennium. Opportunities to shine as a soloist are also available.
Membership in the Bossa Nova Chorale is open each semester to all NSU students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, and staff. Becoming a part of the chorale is a great way to meet new people, learn new music, and develop your musical skills. Undergraduate students may also gain academic credit for their participation in the group by registering for MUSC 3300, section DA1 (1 credit). Chorale performances are scheduled throughout the academic year.
Rehearsals for the Bossa Nova Chorale will be held each Tuesday during the fall 2009 semester, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, room 310 (part of the college’s Performing and Visual Arts Wing).
For more information and/or to become a member of the Bossa Nova Chorale, contact the ensemble's director, Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., at (954) 262-7610. The deadline to sign up for the fall 2009 semester is Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
The Bossa Nova Chorale looks forward to hearing you!
Scholarship, Grant Opportunities
Students are encouraged to apply now for a scholarship and a grant being offered by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The deadline to apply for each award is Friday, July 24, 2009. Further details and criteria are listed below. |
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Continuing Career Student Grant |
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This $400 grant is available to Career Development students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only (business and education majors are not eligible). Students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average. Priority will be given to full-time students who have shown continuous enrollment for at least two of the previous three semesters and who display reasonable academic progress, including successful completion of 24 course credits during the past 12 months. Graduate students and NSU employees are not eligible. Apply for the Continuing Career Student Grant from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at NSU. |
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Dean’s Office Scholarship |
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The award amount for this scholarship from the college’s Office of the Dean varies. To be eligible, students must be PALS or Career Development students in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences only. Students must show financial need and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students also must demonstrate successful and sustained academic performance. Graduate students and NSU employees are ineligible for this award. Apply for the Dean’s Office Scholarship from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at NSU. |
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