2004 Events & Exhibits

“A Light of Hope”, World AIDS Day 2004

Voices of Civil Rights November 29, 2004 to January 5, 2005 2nd floor, Reference exhibit case The Library of Congress, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR), and AARP have teamed up to collect and preserve personal accounts of America's struggle to fulfill the promise of equality for all. To celebrate this effort, we have created a display of civil rights oral histories in front of the reference desk on the second floor. Related Links: To read the voices:       http://www.voicesofcivilrights.org/voices.html To add your personal memory of the civil rights movement:       http://www.voicesofcivilrights.org/add.html

Scholastic Book Fair November 15 - 18, 2004; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Library Atrium Give the gift of reading with great books, posters and novelties for all ages at the book sale. In the atrium of the Alvin Sherman Library 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Cash and all major credit cards welcome, but no personal checks will be accepted. For more information, please call the Public Library Services department, 954-262-5477.

Sherman Library Used Book Sale

Our first Used Book Sale in February of this year was a success, and we hope this fall's event will be even more so! The sale is open to NSU faculty, staff, students, and the community.

Dates and Times

October 28 (Thursday) - from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

October 29 (Friday) - from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

October 30 (Saturday) - from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location and Items

CONFERENCE ROOM 4009 (4th floor): Textbooks, hard cover books, paperbacks, magazines, full sets of journals.

ATRIUM: Children's books, DVD's, CD's, CD/DVD cases, and video cassettes.

A Day for Children

The First Amendment with Jim Morin

Join us for an evening with political cartoonist Jim Morin. Jim Morin has been on the staff of the Miami Herald since 1978. His cartoons are syndicated internationally by King Features.
This event is co-sponsored by the Circle of Friends and the American Civil Liberties Union of Broward County.
For further information, please contact the Public Library Services department at 954-262-5477.

Related Links:
Jim Morin cartoons at the Miami Herald
ACLU of Broward County

College Fair

Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a College Fair on October 20, from 7-9:00 p.m., in the Library Atrium and Carl DeSantis Building. The event is open to the public. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be available to answer questions.
For more information call (954) 262-8000.

Third Annual Faculty Reception

On Thursday, October 7, 2004 the NSU Libraries will be hosting the Third Annual Faculty Reception in the Morton & Geraldine Terry Atrium at the Alvin Sherman Library. This is a private reception with remarks by President Ray Ferrero, Jr.; Ron Chenail, Assistant to the President for Academic Affairs; Marlyn Littman, Professor at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences; and the Master of Ceremonies - Donald E. Riggs, Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian.

Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served along with door prize drawings. The reception begins at 4:30 p.m. and concludes at 6:30 p.m. This event is by invitation only and RSVP is encouraged.

RSVP by September 24, 2004 to Kristen Nibbe [contact info no longer available].

Dalai Lama of Tibet Visit

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will make his first-ever visit to Broward County, Florida on Saturday, September 18, 2004. His Holiness will address the public, university students, faculty and staff in an outdoor venue in front of the Alvin Sherman Library, a joint use facility with Broward County. His address will begin at 10:00 a.m. and be followed with a question and answer period. During his visit, an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters will also be conferred upon His Holiness by NSU President Ferrero. His Holiness will also bless a Buddhist Prayer Wheel hand crafted by Tibetan metal smiths and monks, and generously donated by local philanthropist, Albert J. Miniaci. The Prayer Wheel will remain on permanent display within the Alvin Sherman Library in commemoration of His Holiness’ historic visit.

While the event is free to the public, tickets will be required for admission. Tickets and information may be obtained through the Broward Center of the Performing Arts “AutoNation Box Office” by calling 954-462-0222 or visit their website at www.miniacipac.com. A security check for all who attend will be made prior to entering the venue. No cell phones, cameras, recording devices, backpacks or packages of any kind will be allowed.

Please note: Due to the Dalai Lama's visit, the Alvin Sherman Library will be CLOSED Saturday, September 18, from 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

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South Florida Career Conference & Exposition

Off Campus Housing Fair

Exploration 2004: The Oenology Expedition to Chile A Photographic Exhibit April 8 to July 8, 2004 Library Atrium, First floor In the summer of 2003, a group of intrepid travel photographers documented the Colchagua Valley Wine District in Chile. They were guests of several vineyards and, consequently, spent time documenting the lives of their hosts and wine making culture. The results included tasting some of the best wine in Chile and 88 stunning photographs documenting this unique part of the world. This is the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences' 5th annual photographic exhibit and the brainchild of Environmental Studies Professor Dr. Barry Barker. For each of the past five years, Dr. Barker has traveled to a different third world or developing country to document its particular environment and ecosystem. Last year, Dr. Barker decided to try something different and ventured to the country of Chile during their winter months. He and a group of extremely talented photographers took thousands of pictures, of which only the finest will be on display as part of the exhibit. Related Links: Tourism Promotion Corporation of Chile (English) Chile - Servicio nacional de turismo (Español) Viñas de Chile (Español)

Tech Galaxy

A Day for Teachers: Raising Healthy Children

A Day for Children

Scholastic Book Fair

Day of Literary Lectures

Centuries of Commerce: Law, Trade, Spain and the Americas A selection of rare books and documents on law, commerce and trade from the collection of Barcelona Bar Association March 12 - April 4, 2004 Sherman Library, Second Floor The Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University has the honor of hosting an exhibition of 44 rare and rarely seen books and documents on loan from the Il·lustre Col·legi d'Advocats de Barcelona (the Barcelona Bar Association), one of the premier legal professional associations in Europe. From the Il·lustre Col·legi d'Advocats's collection of more than 370,000 volumes, NSU Law has selected a group of historically significant and visually stunning books on law, commerce and trade from 1092 AD to the early 19th century. The collection will be on display at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Center at the University. Museum audio wands, containing in-depth information about each piece and available free of charge, will lead an estimated 40,000 visitors through the collection on self-guided tours. A range of events will be held in conjunction with the exhibit including informal business roundtables, informative lectures, film viewings and children and youth programs. More... (archived text-only page)

Silent Witness: Behind the Scenes at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum February 28 - March 11, 2004 The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in partnership with The Northern Trust Company present a photographic panel exhibit in honor of the Museum's 10th anniversary. Through words and pictures the display highlights the Musuem's first decade and the impact the Museum and its programs have had on people from all walks of life from around the country. Related presentation: [ CANCELLED ] Holocaust Museum: Relevant for our Times, a talk by Arthur Berger, Director of Communications, Holocaust Memorial Museum, will be held Sunday, March 7, 2004 at 2 pm in Room 2053. The talk is free and open to the public. Related Links: Silent Witness: Online presentation United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Northern Trust Company

Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation January 21 - March 5, 2004 Atrium, First Floor The Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center is very proud to announce that it will be hosting the traveling panel exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation." Coordinated by the American Libraries Association Public Programs Office, the Alvin Sherman Library is one of only forty libraries in the United States that will be hosting the exhibit, and the only library in the State of Florida to do so. More...

Akwaaba African Crafts Exhibit Friday, February 20, 2004, 5:00-8:00 p.m African crafts from private collectors will be on display for one evening only in the Public Library Services area on the first floor. Light refreshments will be served.

Speaking Up and Raising Awareness @ the Library

Sherman Library Book Fair

Readings by writers from New Voices from Miami

Ann Storck Center Art Exhibition: Experience Fine Art November 4, 2003- January 4, 2004 Atrium, First Floor The Ann Storck Center presents an exhibition of fine art produced entirely by artists who participate in the Center’s award-winning Expressive Arts / Fine Art Program. Related Links: NSU Press Release Ann Storck Center, Inc. Ann Storck Center Fine Art Program

NSU Timeline Permanent exhibit Fourth floor, Exhibit area. Photographic display recounts the timeline of Nova Southeastern University from it's foundation in 1965 until today. Related Links: NSU Archives