The Current 2020

Orientation 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 5 Welcome NSU traditions NSU’s Greek life Admission videos NSU prides itself on its tight-knit community of engaged students and incredible faculty and staff. Another one of the ways NSU expands this community is through personalized admission videos. Every college and university has a way of welcoming admitted students, but NSU goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels like an important part of the NSU Shark family. NSU’s on-campus TV station, SUTV, works throughout the year to make each admitted student a personalized video to celebrate their admission to NSU. The videos are one of the many traditions that make new students feel like a part of the Shark family. Sorority and fraternity life isn’t all that the movies claim it to be. If you’re looking for friendships, service and leadership opportunities, academic support and more, consider joining one of the following Greek organizations and following them on Instagram. Unified Greek Council The Unified Greek Council consists of several associations and councils and unites the diverse organizations at NSU. According to NSU Greek Life, UGC aims “to increase awareness and promote a positive image through the encouragement of community service and philanthropy, through the support Fins up Nothing says Shark pride like a NSU fins up. Whether you’re a returning student who cringes every time you hear the words or a student who jumps at every opportunity to put your fins in the air, fins up is a tradition that allows students to connect with each other. So next time you hear someone yell “fins up,” put your hands in the air and get ready to be a part of a unique NSU tradition. Read the orientation issue of The Current If you are reading this, then congratulations! You have now been an important part of a special NSU tradition. The for high academic standards, and through the development of campus and community leaders.” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. — @ sigmachiakas Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. — @ piphinupes Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. — @ pbs_1914 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — @betatau_ zetas Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. — @lta_gammadelta Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. @nsugammas Current staff, practicum and contributing writers work hard all year to provide relevant and interesting news and entertainment to NSU’s student population, but the orientation issue is a special issue that allows students to reflect, become informed and get pumped for the new semester. Most importantly, The Current would love to hear from you. Whether you have some feedback or are interested in writing an article for the paper, don’t hesitate to reach out and make The Current part of your own NSU traditions. Rubbing the good luck statue While it may seem strange, rubbing the foot of the Amaguk, Keeper of the Wisdom, statue in the Carl Desantis atrium for good luck is another unique NSU tradition. So when midterms and Lambda Alpha Upsilon, Fraternity Inc. @ novalambdas Interfraternity Council The Interfraternity Council (IFC) encompasses many different Greek men’s organizations across North America. At NSU, the fraternities represented are detailed below. The fraternity men “stand for academic achievement, for the respect of all persons, for guarding the health and safety of all human beings, and for the challenge to our brothers to uphold fraternal ideals in their daily lives.” Kappa Sigma —@kappasigma_nsu Phi Delta Theta —@phideltnsu finals roll around, stop by the statue for a quick dose of good luck before dominating your exams. S.E.A. Thursday When you walk through the UC on a Thursday afternoon, chances are you’ll see rows of tables showing off NSU students organizations. This NSU tradition is known as S.E.A. Thursday and happens on the first and third Thursday of the month in the UC Spine from 12:30-1:30 p.m. It is a great way for student organizations and clubs on campus to connect with and recruit students. Whether you are looking for something exciting to get involved in or just want to stop by and chat with your fellow Sharks, make sure to take advantage of this unique and exciting tradition. National Panhellenic Conference The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) consists of 26 women’s organizations across the United States and Canada. At NSU, NPC encourages “academic, emotional, and social development in each member, the Panhellenic Council promotes unity among all Greek organizations and is dedicated to the improvement of our global community.” Delta Phi Epsilon —@dphie_nsu Phi Sigma Sigma —@nsu_phisig Sigma Delta Tau —@sdt.nsu By: Madelyn Rinka Co-Editor-in-Chief PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM PHI DELTA THETA Sisters of Phi Delta Theta taking their family photos PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM LAMDA ALPHA UPSILON Lamda Alpha Upsilon at their annual holiday party By: Emma Heineman Features Editor PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM NSU STUDENT AFFAIRS MARKETING PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM NSU STUDENT AFFAIRS MARKETING