NSU Horizons Spring 2013

5 HORIZONS Age: 26 Hometown: Hollywood, Florida What program are you in? I will graduate in May 2014 with a double major in exercise and sports science and legal studies in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Why did you choose NSU? I chose NSU because of its small classes, community atmosphere, and proximity to the Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale area. What is the best part about being a Shark? The entire college experience is the best part! I know I am learning a lot, and I have met some awesome people here at NSU. And I am going to class on a beautiful campus in sunny South Florida. What is your favorite NSU tradition? My two favorite traditions are the Home- coming bash and the Electric Water Works, which is a welcome-back-to-school party on the main campus that has water-based attractions and music. These are the two biggest student-led events on campus all year. These events are funded, planned, and executed by the Undergraduate Student Government Association (SGA). What organizations and activities are you involved in? This is my third year on student government. I also am a brother of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and a member of the Exercise and Sports Science Organization (ESSO). I also take classes in Brazilian jujitsu at American Top Team in Davie. Which organization or activity are you most passionate about? I love scuba diving, and I go as often as I can. What made you decide to become involved in the SGA? I have always believed in selfless service and wanted to get involved. SGA was an opportunity to make a difference in the student community and to represent other undergraduate students. What is your favorite class or who is your favorite professor? My favorite class so far has been Biome- chanics of Human Movement taught by Monique Mokha, Ph.D. It’s about applying mechanical concepts to human movement in sports and exercise. The lab portion of this class is taught in the brand-new exercise science lab in University Park Plaza. What is your favorite place on campus? My favorite place on campus is the new exercise science lab. It has all the state-of- the-art research equipment needed to conduct new and compelling research. It has become the outpost for exercise science students and has a quiet study area as well. What are your career aspirations? I want to attend law school, and then either enter professional athlete management or start my own business. What else should we know about you? I served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and am a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. 9 Christopher Mignocchi works with NSU senior Steven Chiarelli at the exercise science lab. Christopher Mignocchi PRESIDENT, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION