NSU Currents Fall 2014 Newsletter - Volume XXV, Issue 2

13 New Student Orientation Launches 2014–2015 Academic Year NSU Oceanographic Center Hosting Open House November 15th The Oceanographic Center will be hosting an open house on Saturday, November 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great way for potential students to meet other students and faculty and staff members. If you are interested in attending, RSVP to nsuocopenhouse@nova.edu . 2014–2015 OC Peer Mentors On August 23, the Oceanographic Center welcomed its 2014–2015 incoming class with an all-day orientation ending with a meeting of new students and their interim faculty advisers. Orientation included information about financial aid, career counseling, the NSU RecPlex, and the AAUS scientific dive program. The NSU-OC Peer Mentors created ice breakers and a wonderful series of “name that marine movie” skits. The first week of classes included a welcome week schedule of events. During this week, incoming students could tour the NSU main campus, get a sneak peek at current OC students’ research projects, take a snorkeling trip, and attend a “munch and mingle” with OC faculty and staff members. M.S. Student and Peer Mentor Katie Correia welcomes incoming M.S. student Reggie Williams to Orientation. Faculty members meet their interim advisees in the cafe. Peer mentors meet with their incoming students over lunch on the balcony.