The Current 2020

Orientation 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 4 Welcome Events to look forward to Every year, returning students to NSU’s campus get excited to make new friends, excel in their classes and make some memories. One of themost important parts of a college student’s social life is the events and social gatherings they participate in, and while the challenges we face today may change how these events look and feel, here are some events to look forward to during your time at NSU. In the Fall… Weeks of Welcome (WOW): As the name suggests, these events take place during the first few weeks of the school year to acclimate new students and returning students to the hustle and bustle of NSU. These events change every year with some annual traditions, such as the annual closing event: Sharkapalooza. Sharkapalooza: This event can be best described as the greatest event NSU has to offer. This event gives students and the local community an opportunity to check out student clubs and organizations, win prizes, see performances, participate in fun activities and enjoy free food. Homecoming Week: Homecoming is arguably one of the biggest event weeks at NSU with a lot of focus on our Homecoming basketball game and Homecoming Bash. For students, this has become a staple of our community on campus and some of the annual activities, like the “Anything that Floats” Raft Races (where NSU student clubs and organizations compete for cash prizes using homemade rafts at Gold Circle Lake), Homecoming Court and Homecoming Kick- Off (where students gather around Shark Circle and enjoy music, giveaways and food trucks), are great ways to socialize and make new friends. In the Winter… CommunityFest: Created by a former student, CommunityFest is a way for NSU clubs, organizations and departments to celebrate and connect with the local community in a fun, carnival or fair-like atmosphere around Gold Circle Lake. Students and local community members in attendance have the opportunity to win prizes, explore NSU, enjoy free food and have fun while doing so. By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM NSU STUDENT AFFAIRS MARKETING PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM STUDENT MEDIA Student Media winning 3rd place in Last Years Raft Race PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM NSU STUDENT AFFAIRS MARKETING Greek Welcome Back BBQ PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM NSU STUDENT AFFAIRS MARKETING 2019 Homecoming Courts