Razor's Fins and Friends Week
The Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement has teamed up with various departments and student organizations to help you transition to life and learning at NSU.
Welcome to your new home!
Razor's Fins and Friends Events
Snacks and Chats with CAPS
Center for Academic and Professional Success
9:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Horvitz Administration Building, Center for Academic and Professional Success Suite
Have you met your advisor yet? If not, stop by the Horvitz Administration Building, for a snack and an opportunity to get to know your Career and Academic Success Coach, also known as your Edge Advisor around campus!
Conduct of the Sea - Helping Sharks Navigate Conflicting Waters
Office of Student Conduct & Mental Health Services
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Join the Office of Student Conduct & Mental Health Services and test your knowledge on NSU's conduct process and conflict resolution. Complete an exciting crossword (don't worry, we will be there to support you!) and get a chance to enter a raffle to win EITHER a cellphone ring light or a Bluetooth speaker.
Coil built planter demo: CERAMICS
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, PVA Ceramics Shop (Room 212)
Come out and see demonstrations on the basics of ink drawing a portrait.
Breathe Easy - Stress Relief with Peer Leaders
Office of Experiential Education and Learning & First-Year Experience
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mailman Hollywood, Room 309 (CORTEX Labs)
Hang out with some of our First-Year Experience Peer Leaders and learn simple ways to relieve stress through stretching and breathing exercises. Please bring a beach towel or yoga mat.
Creating Music With Loops
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Room 356
Would you like to learn how to use loops to create original music? If so, then join us for this fun and creative session as we explore the many possibilities of layering cool and interesting sounds. We’ll use loops that feature beats, bass lines, chord changes, drum kits, synth riffs, lead lines, and even vocals to produce a fresh sonic tapestry, just like in the music industry. You won’t want to miss this!
Search and Find Shark Hunt!
Orientation Guides
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Athletic Hall of Fame
Dive into adventure and embark on an exciting quest to uncover hidden sharks and treasures!
Meet the Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternity and Sorority Life Office
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Are you interested in learning more about our Fraternities and Sororities on campus? Come join us as our organizations will be present to answer any questions you may have!
Snacks and Chats with CAPS
Center for Academic and Professional Success
9:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Horvitz Administration Building, Center for Academic and Professional Success Suite
Have you met your advisor yet? If not, stop by the Horvitz Administration Building, for a snack and an opportunity to get to know your Career and Academic Success Coach, also known as your Edge Advisor around campus!
Creating Music With Loops
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Room 356
Would you like to learn how to use loops to create original music? If so, then join us for this fun and creative session as we explore the many possibilities of layering cool and interesting sounds. We’ll use loops that feature beats, bass lines, chord changes, drum kits, synth riffs, lead lines, and even vocals to produce a fresh sonic tapestry, just like in the music industry. You won’t want to miss this!
Make Waves with Mako Radio
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Rosenthal Student Center, Room 140
Come and meet your student DJs at Mako Radio, located in Rosenthal 140! Mako Radio will showcase a hands-on experience to learn how to become a DJ, how to get involved in College Radio Day, and the other resources of Mako Media Network!
IYKYK - Learn to Speak Like a Shark
Office of Experiential Education and Learning & First-Year Experience
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mailman-Hollywood, Room 309 (CORTEX Labs)
What is the UC? Where is the ASL? Learn to speak the NSU Shark language and meet some of our First-Year Experience Peer Leaders.
Plant Workshop
Orientation Guides
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Student Affairs Building, Patio
Unleash your green thumb and create a plant to brighten your space!
Contemporary Modern Dance Class
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Room 233
Contemporary Modern dance class led by Dance major Jessie Johnston. Level: Beginner/Intermediate.Snacks and Chats with CAPS
Center for Academic and Professional Success
9:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Horvitz Administration Building, Center for Academic and Professional Success Suite
Have you met your advisor yet? If not, stop by the Horvitz Administration Building, for a snack and an opportunity to get to know your Career and Academic Success Coach, also known as your Edge Advisor around campus!
College of Computing and Engineering CORTEX Connection
College of Computing and Engineering
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mailman Hollywood Building, CORTEX Labs (Room 309)
Stop by and learn about your college and all the resources they offer to support your academic success. Free snacks and swag!
Cotton Candy, Candid Pictures & Karaoke
Orientation Guides
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Student Affairs Building, Room 104
Connect and unwind with music, singing, photos, and food at our casual meet-up for students!
Let's Make an Impact
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Spine
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is partnering with HandsOn South Florida and One Beautiful World, Inc. to create Senior Care Packages for residents of Regents Park of Sunrise. Together, we will decorate tote bags, write supportive messages, and assemble items inside the tote bags.
Portrait Drawing in ink DEMO
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, PVA Painting Studio (Room 235)
Come out and learn how to build a planter using ceramics clay.
Mentor-Mentee Kick Off Social Event!
Office of Student Success
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Building, 3rd Floor (Rooms: 3030-3033, and 3035)
Join us as we kick of the new year with a social event to connect mentors & mentees. We will have board games, snacks, movies, and more!
Grocery Bingo
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Rosenthal Student Center, Room 200
Psst.. Razor told us you just moved in and wants to make sure those rooms are stocked! So, join us for Grocery Bingo; a fun-filled event with lots of laughter, prizes, and of course, the opportunity to win groceries through the game of Bingo! See you there!
Convocation
Office of Signature Programs
9:00 a.m.
Rick Case Arena
Convocation is NSU's formal event to open the new academic year. All new students and their families, faculty, administrators, and staff are welcome to join Convocation. New NSU undergraduate students in attendance will receive their FREE official NSU Stole and first Shark Pin (students must be in attendance to receive their FREE NSU stole and pin).
Collaging with Nature
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Gallery 217
Hosted by exhibiting artist Pablo Matute. This workshop explores the use of natural materials found in the local landscape of South Florida. This workshop will include a personal tour of the exhibition by the artist himself and a creative insight into the artist's process of creating these specific works for the exhibition. In addition to this, you will also have the opportunity to create your very own collage works as you explore and learn about this unique and recognizable material.
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Performing and Visual Arts Wing in the UC
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Black Box Theatre
Take a "behind the scenes" tour of the Performing and Visual Arts areas within the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts inside the University Center. You'll visit the Black Box Theatre, where multiple performances occur; the Scene Shop, where scenes are designed and built; the Costume Shop and Prop Shops, where many costumes and stages props are kept; Gallery 217, where exhibits are on display all year long; and many more spaces where campus creatives work!
Paint n Play
Orientation Guides
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Building, Room 1133
Have a blast by pairing up for fun portrait painting and enjoy a variety of competitive board games!
Digressions Literary & Arts Journal Open Mic
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mailman Hollywood Building, Auditorium
Calling all creative Sharks! Join Digressions, NSU's student-run literary and arts journal, for an open mic event where we invite you to share your creative works (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, artwork, drama, music, etc.). All creators are welcome!
Snacks and Chats with CAPS
Center for Academic and Professional Success
9:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Horvitz Administration Building, Center for Academic and Professional Success Suite
Have you met your advisor yet? If not, stop by the Horvitz Administration Building, for a snack and an opportunity to get to know your Career and Academic Success Coach, also known as your Edge Advisor around campus!
Ethics has Entered the Chat(GPT)
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts & the Writing and Communications Center
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Alvin Sherman Library, Writing and Communication Center (Room 430)
Come talk with staff at the NSU Writing and Communication Center about what you can and can’t do with AI tools such as ChatGPT as you complete college writing assignments. We’ll share some approaches to using AI you may not have considered and provide guidance about how to ethically navigate instructor expectations and protect yourself from accusations of plagiarism when using AI tools for writing. Light refreshments provided.
Front Page Cover Creations
Orientation Guides
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Affairs Building, Room 104
Unleash your creativity and make a unique journal that reflects your style and personality!
Silent Disco
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Commons Residence Hall, Lawn
Ready to party? Join us for music and dancing featuring 2 DJs! Grab a pair of headphones, choose your station, then dance and sing out loud to your favorite songs. Free food, giveaways and more!Welcome Back Pool Party
Office of Residence Life
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, RecPlex Pool
Come join your fellow Sharks for a fun time at the RecPlex leisure swimming pool. There will be games and activities in and out of the pool, as well as free ice cream and other food items! This will be a great time!