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Family Weekend

The Undergraduate Student Government Association would like to extend a warm welcome and invitation to you and your family to join us for our annual Family Weekend. Family weekend is an informative and engaging experience that includes students, parents, families, friends and the NSU community.

Parents and families will get the opportunity to visit campus and interact with organizations, people and places that have become so important to your student. This weekend helps to provide your student with the opportunity to bridge the gap between their lives both on and away from campus. 

You will find that there are a variety of activities and events that provide a glimpse into the campus life and student experience found at NSU. There are also several event options in which you and your family can engage. Family Weekend is always a wonderful time for everyone on our campus to connect and enjoy an event packed, memory making weekend with NSU. 

This year Family weekend will take place September 30th to October 2nd, 2022

Registration for Family Weekend has closed!

For any questions or for more information please contact usga@nova.edu

Please check our Frequently Asked Questions here. 

Family Weekend 2022 Schedule

Friday, September 30, 2022

3:00 pm 

Family Weekend Check In

Alan B. Levan - NSU Broward Center of Innovation 

Alvin Sherman Library (5th Floor)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Welcome Presentation

Alan B. Levan - NSU Broward Center of Innovation 

Lijo Andrews, USGA President

Gerard Wheeler, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement

Dr. Brad Williams, Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and Vice President of Student Affairs

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Welcome to Athens: Greek Life Showcase

Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life Office

Don Taft University Center Spine

Come & learn about our Social Greek-letter organizations on campus. These eleven (11) organizations will display a variety of history, values, and show you what it is like in the City of Athens.

9:00 pm

Mt. Olympus 

Flight Deck Backyard

Sponsored by Student Events and Activities Board (SEA Board) and Fraternity and Sorority Life Office

At Mount Olympus it isn't about who is crowned, but it is about those who have the heart to dominate! We invite all NSU Sharks, families, and friends to Mount Olympus. There will be a specialty drink, food menu, games, photobooth, DJ, and giveaways! You don't want to miss out on this special event during Family Weekend 2022.   

*Dinner Provided

Saturday, October 1, 2022
All Day 
Open Gym 

Rec Plex 

Sponsored by the Office of Recreation and Wellness

**Please note Recplex access is for all family members 18 & older**

9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 
NSU Davie Campus Tour

Don Taft University Center (Shark Fountain)

Sponsored by the Office of Admissions 

Take a tour of our beautiful campus lead by one of NSU's  Admissions Ambassadors. 

*Must RSVP*

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Dean's Panel

Alan B. Levan - NSU Broward Center of Innovation 

Hear from Deans across campus as they answer some of the frequently asked questions amongst families. Please note this is NOT academic deans but Student Affairs and Student Services Deans from the Division of Student Affairs. 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Student Leadership & Staff Mixer

Alan B. Levan - NSU Broward Center of Innovation 

Interact with various Student Leaders on campus and staff as they share their NSU experience and answer questions you may have. 

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Welcome to Miami- The Clubs & Orgs Oasis

Don Taft University Center Spine

Sponsored by Inter-Organizational Council 

Join the Inter-Organizational Council for a Miami Vice Theme Organization fair! There will be a photobooth, DJ, popcorn, snow cones,  Money Machine and giveaways. Most importantly, the Ambassadors will be there to showcase all the organizations our campus has to offer! You don’t want to miss it.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Huizenga Shark Business Expo

Mako Residence Hall (Shark Cage)

Please join the Huizenga Business Innovation Academy (HBIA) for the showcase of their student-run businesses, owned and operated by members of the HBIA Class of 2024!

Students and families are welcome to come out and celebrate the accomplishments of these full-time business students who are pursuing their entrepreneurial passion. The event will have delicious food, unique shopping, and creative services!

*Businesses will accept cash and credit cards.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Razor's Edge Talent Showcase

Mako Residence Hall 

Come and interact with Razor's Edge Shark Talent as they exhibit the various disciplines offered within their program. 

4:00 pm
NSU Women's Volleyball 

Rick Case Arena

Come and see our women's volleyball team take on Saint Leo University! 

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
Sabado in the Circle

Don Taft University Center (Shark Fountain)

Sponsored by Diversity Student Council and Undergraduate Student Government Association 

Join the Diversity Student Council and Undergraduate Student Government Association as the celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural art, music, dance food and fun!

*Food Provided

6:00 pm 
Outdoor Movie Night 

Flight Deck Backyard

Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement

Keep the night going as we watch a movie under the starts right outside! 

Sunday, October 2, 2022 
9:30 am - 11:00 am
"SEA" U Later Brunch 

Alan B. Levan - NSU Broward Center of Innovation 

Sponsored by NSU Advancement 

Start your morning off the right way and culminate your Family Weekend experience over brunch, and hear from our advancement and NSU Broward Center of Innovation teams. 

*Brunch Provided 

3:07pm, 4:42pm
5:57pm, 8:12pm
Fort Lauderdale Beach Trip

Hop on the Shark Shuttle and enjoy the sun at Ft. Lauderdale Beach.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 
A Day for Children 

Alvin Sherman Library Quad

The event showcases free and low-cost health and wellness services for children from birth to 16 years of age. Health care education and activities for vision, medical, speech, behavior, and dental health as well as physical and occupational therapy will be provided through NSU Health Centers.

Students and faculty from several of NSU's colleges and centers will provide activities for the children attending this event. Free games, activities, and food will be provided. Local law enforcement and first responders will also be participating in activities throughout the day. NSU Library staff will be on-hand to provide Alvin Sherman Library cards for children and their families. Librarians will also share information about the library’s extensive resources on health and wellness.

more information visit: NSU | A Day for Children (nsuadayforchildren.com) 

For more information please email usga@nova.edu

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