Welcome Home Sharks!
If this is your first semester with us, welcome to the NSU family. To our returning students, faculty, and staff, we are so glad to have you back. The NSU Weeks of Welcome is scheduled for Thursday, August 19 through Sunday, September 5, 2021, and you don’t want to miss out!
All events are open to residential and commuter students, so make sure to attend as many events as you possibly can and enjoy the experience.
To see the list of all scheduled events hosted on our Fort Lauderdale/Davie and regional campuses, please visit nova.edu/wow.
Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
Week 2 Schedule:
| MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 | |
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11:00 a.m. |
Media Mash Office of Student Media Rosenthal Student Center Media Mash is the perfect opportunity to engage with NSU’s student-run radio station, TV station, and campus newspaper. There will be great music, giveaways, and information on how to get involved with the Office of Student Media. |
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11:00 a.m. |
Return of the Sharks Photo Challenge Don Taft University Center – Shark Fountain Virtual – Instagram: @nsustudentmedia Welcome back, NSU Sharks! Are you excited about the start of a new semester? Show us your #Returnofthesharks pride by entering our photo challenge with a chance to win a $50 gift card, cool swag, and other prizes by following the instructions @nsustudentmedia Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages. Don’t forget, FINS UP! |
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6:00 p.m. |
Shark Singo with the TTC Tutoring and Testing Center Student Affairs Building Room 104 Join TTC staff for a fun night of Bingo…with a musical twist. Listen for your favorite songs, sing-along, and win cool NSU swag. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. |
| TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021 | |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Panhellenic Council Informational Fraternity and Sorority Life Carl DeSantis Building – Knight Auditorium Join the Panhellenic Council for informational presentations on the PC sororities and Greek Life! |
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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Fraternity and Sorority Life BBQ Fraternity and Sorority Life Don Taft University Center – Flight Deck Backyard Come and learn about Fraternity and Sorority Life at NSU and what our 12 Social Greek Organizations have to offer. Get engaged with our Greeks to find out what it takes to be a part of their sisterhood and/or brotherhood. |
| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 | |
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Noon – 1:00 p.m. |
Panhellenic Council Informational Fraternity and Sorority Life Carl DeSantis Building – Knight Auditorium Join the Panhellenic Council for informational presentations on the PC sororities and Greek Life! |
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Noon – 1:00 p.m. |
Get the Scoop Alumni Affairs Don Taft University Center – Spine Swing by the University Center and cure your sweet tooth cravings (while networking, of course!) “Get the Scoop” on our exclusive NSU online community, NSUConnect, while sprinkling your favorite toppings on the ice cream of your choice. |
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6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Feeding Frenzy Undergraduate Student Government Association Don Taft University Center – Hall of Fall Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner? Swing by the University Center for grab-and-go breakfast items. Meet your USGA representatives and learn about how your Student Government is here to support you! |
| THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 | |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
UnityFest Diversity Student Council Don Taft University Center Spine Join us as we will be having various departments, student organizations, and outside organizations that represent diversity. There will be activities, food, and giveaways! |
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4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Coloring with CAPS Center for Academic and Professional Success Zoom Virtual Event Join CAPS for Week of Welcome Coloring with CAPS! During this 1- hour long workshop you will be able to meet with your advisor and learn more about the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS). We will have coloring pages for attendees as well as helpful career and academic resources to help you put your best foot forward at NSU. |
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7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
IOC’s Game of RSO’s Inter-Organizational Council and Campus Life and Student Engagement Don Taft University Center – Flight Deck An IOC Meet & Greet Event featuring an interactive game night, giveaways, prizes, and food to introduce the council to the registered student organizations and opportunities. |
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 | |
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Noon – 1:00 p.m. |
Shark Pride Friday S.E.A. Board Don Taft University Center – Shark Fountain You don’t want to miss out on the first Shark Pride Friday of the year! There will be activities, giveaways, music, and the opportunity to sign your waiver for the event happening later this evening, Water Works! |
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8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Water Works S.E.A. Board and Undergraduate Student Government Association Alvin Sherman Library Quad Sharks, you do not want to miss out on this traditional event! There will be obstacle courses, photo booths, foam, ice cream, music, and giveaways! See you on the Library Quad! |
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6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Discover Scuba Diving RecWell NSU Aquatic Center Competition Pool The PADI Discover Scuba experience is a fun and exciting way to try scuba diving and to see what it is like to breathe underwater. No prior scuba diving experience is necessary, but you do need to be in good physical health. This is not a certification course. Cost is $15. |
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 | |
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Noon |
Bullet Journaling Esharks Zoom Virtual Event Learn how to bullet journal and stay organized all year long! Complete bullet journaling kit provided. |
| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 | |
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Noon |
DIY Terrarium Esharks Zoom Virtual Event Create a plant for your new home! All materials will be provided. |
*All events are subject to change due to COVID-19 Regulations.*