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Library’s Semi-Annual Used Book Sale Returns Oct. 26-29

After a three-year hiatus, the 29th Semi-Annual Used Book Sale is back! Thousands of gently used fiction, nonfiction, hardcover, paperbacks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and video games will be on sale at incredibly low prices!  Many items will be $5 or less and a great way to add to your own personal collection while supporting your library. Proceeds raised from this event support the “Donald E. Riggs Library Education Assistance Fund”.

  • Wednesday, October 26 | 4–7 p.m. (Presale day for NSU faculty, staff, students and Circle of Friends members only)
  • Thursday, October 27 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Friday, October 28 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 29 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Location: Alvin Sherman Library, Second floor, Cotilla Gallery

Accepted forms of payment: Cash, Check or Credit Card (Visa or MC).

Posted 10/14/22

NSU Dance Presents ‘DanceWorks,’ Nov. 4

The NSU Dance Program in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts presents “DanceWorks” on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, with performances by the NSU Dance Ensemble and original choreography created by Dance faculty and featured guest artists, including Artist in Residence Hattie Mae Williams, Dance alumnus Alonzo Williams and NSU Dance faculty member Elana Lanczi, among others.

Dates/Times: Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Performance Theater, Don Taft University Center

For more information about “DanceWorks,” contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu or click here.

Posted 10/14/22

Special Olympics 5K Will Be held Nov. 5 on Davie Campus

Special Olympics Florida is holding its 17th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K on NSU’s Davie Campus on Nov. 5. The Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K is one of the largest fundraising events for Special Olympics Florida. The run starts promptly at 8 a.m.

A South Florida institution, the event celebrates respect and compassion for all by providing an opportunity for the entire community to walk or run alongside Special Olympics Florida athletes. The funds raised through Sallarulo’s Race for Champions support Special Olympics Florida’s programs right here in Broward County, serving more than 6,000 athletes and their families each year.

Athletes benefit from year-round sports training and competition in a variety of sports and receive health services, inclusive programming, and leadership training all at no cost. Through the transformative power and joy of sport, Special Olympics Florida and Sallarulo’s Race for Champions helps athletes live richer, fuller lives.

To register for the Race for Champions, visit champions5k.org. Use NSU Discount Code: NSU2022

Posted 10/14/22

Haunted Illusions Starring David Caserta on October 25

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with an incredible night of magic – at the Halloween spectacular Haunted Illusions!  Treat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act on Tuesday, October 25, at 7 p.m.

There will be tons of tricks and more than a few treats as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes.  You and your entire family will be captivated with dazzling spells, uproarious comedy and audience participation that gets all the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls into the act. It’s a must-see state-of-the-art magic spectacular!

Learn more!

Posted 10/06/22

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami ‘Art in Motion,’ Oct. 15

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami opens another exciting season at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center with the company premiere of David Palmer’s sultry Quizás, and more!Plus a must-see special performance of Yanis Pikieris’ mysterious Orchids, danced by the next generation of young artists – the talented pre-professionals of Miami Youth Ballet. The performance is Saturday, October 15, at 8 p.m.

Get more information!

Posted 10/06/22

Explore Pan-African Religion and Environmentalism, Oct. 11

The Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library present “The Open Classroom: Ancestors, Orishas, and Ocean Conservation: The Rhetoric of (Mami) Water in Afro Diasporic Environmentalist Education in Florida.”

Join us for an open discussion on the connections between African Diasporic Religions and environmentalism and how climate change threatens these connections.

  • When: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 12:30 pm
  • Where: Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd floor
  • Free and open to the public
  • Register here

The Open Classroom series features conversations with scholars from various disciplines who share their expertise on important issues and provide insightful perspectives rarely seen in the media.

Posted 10/06/22

Third Annual Jay A. Ziskind Health Law Lecture Series, Oct. 18

Please join us for the Third Annual Jay A. Ziskind Health Law Lecture Series: “VALUE-BASED HEALTHCARE: Is this the future?” Our panel of experts will lead a discussion regarding CMS’s national quality mission that all persons receive equitable, high quality, and value-based care. This lecture will focus on the specific regulatory, legal, and medical challenges involved in transitioning a medical

Thursday, October 18, 2022

Zoom | Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Event website: https://law.nova.edu/alumni/ziskind-health-law-3.html

Posted 10/06/22

2022 Immigration Legal Screening Service Project, Oct. 16

NSU Law is partnering with the College of Psychology, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Catholic Legal Services, Office of New Americans, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Haitian Lawyers Association, and Hispanic Unity to provide free immigration legal screenings on Sunday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Shepard Broad College of Law Atrium.

With the help of partnering student organizations including: the Evening Law Student Association (ELSA), the Immigration Law Organization (ILO), the Student Wellness at Nova Law (SWAN) and the Public Interest Law Society (PILS); this pro bono immigration clinic will offer participants the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families with Know Your Rights Presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to receive a free consultation with an immigration attorney. This free consultation will be used to determine whether participants in the clinic are eligible for any immigration relief and legal representation.

For more information contact Jennifer Gordon, Esq., Director of Public Interest Programs, NSU Law.

Posted 10/06/22

College of Law 2022 Second Chance Service Project, Oct. 22

NSU Law is partnering with the College of Psychology, the College of Dental Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Florida Justice Center are partnering to provide free legal services and supportive services to the community on Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shepard Broad College of Law Atrium.

With the help of partnering student organizations including: the Evening Law Student Association (ELSA), the Public Interest Law Society (PILS), the Criminal Law Society (CLS) and Student Wellness at Nova Law (SWAN); this pro bono one-day service project will offer participants the chance to obtain free assistance on legal issues including: bail assistance, clemency, criminal defense, driver license reinstatement, early termination of probation, modification of terms of supervision, sealing and expungement, technical probation violations, voting rights restoration, and warrant assistance.

Posted 10/06/22

Workshop Providing Professional Feedback from Theatre Artists, Oct. 10

NSU’s Theatre Program in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts invites the NSU community to an audition workshop offering participants professional feedback from theatre artists Caryl Fantel and Michael Leeds.

  • Date: Monday, Oct. 10
  • Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
  • Location: University Center, Room 310
  • Free event and open to the NSU community
  • Space is limited.

For more information, contact Gaby Tortoledo at gt319@nova.edu

Posted 10/06/22

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