The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 5

September 8, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 3 News News Briefs VRC hosts fall speaker series as student resource Get the scoop on events happening on campus Starting Sept. 10, the NSU Veteran Resource Center, VRC, will host a Zoom speaker series throughout the semester to help guide military-affiliated and veteran students with the transition to civilian society as well as teach all NSU students about how the VRC can support the NSU community. AccordingtostatisticscompiledbytheVRC, there are over 700 military-affiliated students that have some type of military connection such as scholarship recipients, dependents, active duty, reserve or national guard members -- and veteran students at NSU. With those numbers in mind, Kelly Callahan, graduate assistant for NSU’s military affairs and VRC coordinator, explained that the VRC hopes that they can use this series as an opportunity to facilitate and share resources that students might need. “Our main goal is to be a centralized location to provide services to our veteran and military-affiliated students and also provide these resources within the NSU community. [We also aim to] provide [students] with additional resources for professional development and create an environment for them to be academically successful as they transition from military experience to their civilian [student- centered] portion of their lives,” said Callahan. This series will cover a wide range of topics such as personal finance, VA health benefits, home loans and legal aid services. While these topics are geared toward military-affiliated and veteran students, the sessions can be beneficial for all students. According to Callahan, a lot of military-affiliated students come out of the military environment with financial concerns and a reliance on the military “way of life” and take time to adjust to civilian life. Because of that, the bulk of the series is focused on financial stability and navigating civilian life. “Our students are considered non-traditional, transfer and commuter students who clearly had a career previous to their NSU enrollment. There are several barriers that exist that we are trying to flatten so that they are able to come on campus and get the best experience possible through the resources and services we have and connect them to solve any issues that they have in their life,” said Matthew Chenworth, director of veteran affairs. Another aspect that the VRC hopes this speaker series could help with is bridging the gap between“civilians”andmilitary-affiliatedstudents. Callahan explained that there is a misconception involved where individuals who are not affiliated with the military might not understand the culture, climate and obstacles that military-affiliated and veteran students experience. This series serves as a building block to create a more military-friendly environment at NSU which involves engagement with all members of the NSU community. “In essence, we are all the same. Even though [military-affiliated students] are coming from a different background, we are all going to school together and integrating in the real world. By bringing in students without an understanding of the military environment…we are opening up that dialogue and highlighting how all students are coming from [different backgrounds] and helping out military-affiliated students as they try to assimilate back into civilian life,” said Callahan. Students interested in attending the Zoom speaker sessions can click here to view the schedule for this semester or view the recorded sessions online afterwards. Those interested in learning more about NSU Military Affairs and the Veteran Resource Center can visit www.nova. edu/veterans. By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM M. CHENWORTH Join the NSU Veteran Resource Center for their Zoom speaker starting Sept. 10 9/11: a day of remembrance On Friday, Sept. 11 at noon in the Alvin Sherman Library Quad, the Veterans Resource Center, and the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) will host a 9/11 day of remembrance. All students are encouraged to attend for a minute by minute walkthrough of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The event will include the honor guard, a guest speaker and Marine Veteran Matt Chenworth. ESports leagues season to begin Registration for ESports Leagues for the fall 2020 semester is open. To sign up, students can visit imleagues.com, where they can find and sign up a team. The league includes FIFA 20, Madden 20, NBA 2K20, Fortnite, League of Legends and Overwatch and will run from Sept. 7-27. Playoffs will begin Sept. 28 and run until Oct. 4. For more information, contact Elif Portakal at ep1157@mynsu.nova.edu . Alvin Sherman Library to host financial literacy and entrepreneur education workshops Throughout September, the Alvin Sherman Librarywillhostaseriesofonlineworkshopssponsored by the SunTrust Foundation, designed to inspire and educate individuals about financial success. The second workshop of the series will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7- 8 p.m. and will provide attendees with tips to help them master the art of constructive feedback. On Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., a workshop on estate planning tips will also be held. All workshops are open to the public. Registration can be found at lib. nova.edu/yougotthis. Shark Cage student businesses to hold grand openings This semester, 10 students in the Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Program at NSU will have the opportunity to debut their skills as emerging leaders and business owners as they open their own on-campus businesses. They will join other returning student businesses, which will be reopening this fall after closing inMarch due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Shark Cage Program gives students the unique opportunity to take a series of specifically designed courses to help them become successful entrepreneurs. Within the program, students also engage in a plethora of networking experiences and even have the chance to start their own on-campus business. Cheryl Babcock, a faculty member in the department of entrepreneurship and the director and creator of the Razor’s Edge Shark Cage program said, “Hopefully, we’re getting them prepared so that when they leave the university, they’ve already got the groundwork.” This year the majority of student businesses will be located in the Shark Cage in Mako Hall, with other businesses operating at various locations around campus as well as online. “I’m just so proud. I call them my kids. They’re my campus kids. Every time a challenge comes along, they rise up and they face it head-on. They’ve had a lot of curveballs thrown at them in the last year with everything that’s happened and I would say they are so excited to open their businesses,” said Babcock. Lots of preparation has gone into making sure that student businesses can open safely this semester. Capacity limits, increased cleaning and sanitation measures, plexiglass shields and mask requirements will ensure that all customers can support student businesses while keeping themselves and those around them safe. Continue reading below for more information on two of the student-run businesses coming to Mako Hall’s Shark Cage this week. Cheeselicious Angelina Santoro is a junior dual admit law student in the Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Program. She is majoring in psychology and has minors in entrepreneurship, honors transdisciplinary studies, applied behavioral analysis and business. She is also a part of the Farquhar Honors College. This year, Santoro decided to open her own mac and cheese bar at NSU after she was inspired by a family friend who operates a famous diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her student- run business, Cheeselicious, will hold its grand opening on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the Shark Cage. Complete with homemade mac and cheese and a variety of delectable toppings to choose from, Santoro is sure that her mac and cheese bar is enough to satisfy even the most demanding cheese lover’s cravings. “Come hungry and come early because my mac and cheese sells out. It’s delicious. And it’s a homemade recipe taken straight from a famous diner in New York,” she said. You can find Cheeselicious in the Shark Cage in Mako Hall Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11a.m.-3 p.m. You can also connect via Instagram at @cheeselicioussss, on her website or on Yelp. Vine and Branch Co. Charissa Bacon is a senior marketing major with an entrepreneurship minor. She is also in the Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Program. “The Shark Cage business that I decided to run for my on-campus business this year is called Vine and Branch Co. It’s a planner notebook business tailored for students and people who want to prioritize goal setting. It’s meant to benefit anyone who has a busy schedule and wants to prioritize organization. It’s to help people reach their goals, be productive and be intentional about their day,” said Bacon. Students can find Vine and Branch Co. in the Shark Cage at Mako Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., with the grand opening on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Tobrowseplanners,visithershoppableInstagram @vineandbranch_co, NSUMarketplace Shop or Etsy Readmore aboutVine andBranchCo. here. Also, be sure to check out the rest of the student-run business grand opening. Sept. 8 Shark Cage Mako Hall 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sweet Tooth 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Cheeselicious 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., CrochetSwim Noon – 3:30 p.m., Vine & Branch Co. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sharky Art 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Lotsa Tacos By: Emma Heineman Features Editor PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM E. HEINEMAN Razor’s Edge Shark Cage at Mako Hall