• assist other NSU students
• help put on events
• manage social media
• conduct research
• attend and present at professional conferences

Graduate students can apply for assistantships in the center where they will gain valuable professional experience.

For more information, contact the Writing and Communication Center Director Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., at kdvorak@nova.edu.

• newspaper
• television
• radio
• web
• public relations
• event planning

• journalism
• marketing
• public relations
• social media

WRIT Internships: Students work in a variety of settings as writing interns. Some have done editorial work for professional journals and organizations, while others have worked at NSU in the Writing and Communication Center. Digressions Literary & Art Journal editorial staff can also register for WRIT internships by contacting faculty adviser Mario D’Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu.

National Day on Writing: Every October 20, NSU joins people around the country to celebrate the importance, joy, and evolution of writing through a tweetup, using the hashtag #WhyIWrite and events hosted by thousands of educators across the country. Join the Department of Writing and Communication and the Writing Center as we celebrate why NSU students, faculty, and staff write.

Ice Cream Entrepreneur Program: NSU undergraduate and graduate students get the opportunity to act as mentors to participants in this week-long summer program that provides college-bound high school students interested in communication skills, advertising, branding, and public relations with the opportunity to learn about creating and launching a consumer-ready ice cream product.

The Current: NSU’s student-run campus newspaper, offering the latest NSU news each week. Available at newsstands on campus and online at nsucurrent.nova.edu. For more information, call (954) 262-8455 or email nsunews@nova.edu.

Mako Radio: NSU’s student-run radio station, broadcasts live to the tri-county area on 88.5 FM from 6 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and webstreams at nova.edu/makoradio. For more information, call (954) 262-8457 or makoremotes@nova.edu.

Sharks United Television: Mako Media is the campus television station, broadcasting to NSU residence halls. For more information, call (954) 262-2602 or email sharktv@nova.edu.

Digressions: Create. Imagine. Inspire. Digressions Literary and Art Journal is the student-run literary journal sponsored by the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit original works of poetry, short fiction, creative essays, dramatic scenes, artwork, and photography for consideration in the journal, which is published annually in the winter semester. Contact faculty adviser Mario D’Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu for more information.

Lambda Pi Eta: Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the honor society of the National Communication Association. NSU’s Upsilon Zeta chapter of LPH was chartered in 2005. 

Eligibility:

• declared major in communication
• earned a minimum of 60 credits
• cumulative GPA of 3.0
• at least 12 earned credits in communication major courses
• at least a 3.25 GPA in major courses
• top 35% of class

The NSU Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization for undergraduate and graduate students at NSU interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA aspires to advance the public relations profession by developing ethically responsible pre-professionals who champion diversity, strive for an outstanding education, and advocate for the profession. For more information or to join, contact Faculty Adviser Whitney Lehmann, Ph.D., at ws315@nova.edu.

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. The NSU Chapter of SPJ is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information or to join, contact Faculty Adviser Crystal Knuth at ck864@nova.edu.

The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition takes place each spring in Gallery 217, located in the Don Taft University Center. The exhibit is open to NSU students who have enrolled in a studio art or design course within the academic year. Students must be in good standing. All works submitted must be original, with no copyright infringement, made within the past year. Entries must be prepared for exhibition. Works previously exhibited in an NSU Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition are not eligible. All 2D and 3D media are accepted, including digital media and installations as space allows. All digital media should be in PDF or QuickTime movie form and submitted on a CD or DVD. Works that are easily installed are encouraged. The artist must provide any special equipment for installation. All artwork submitted is subject to gallery leadership approval before being installed. Students can submit up to 4 entries with completed entry forms, hanging materials/instructions and identification labels. There is no entry fee. Work will be juried by a a professional art expert known as a “juror,” who will select the works they feel are the best representation of the works submitted. The appointed juror selects the works to be exhibited as well as some of the awards. Work is not guaranteed entry into the show.

For more information on the submission process, email Associate Professor Kandy G. Lopez-Moreno, M.F.A., at klopez1@nova.edu or call (954) 262-7612.

All Art+Design classes are designated as experiential learning units and offer students a range of opportunities such as:

• Gallery involvement: Several exhibitions each year (Guest Artist, Faculty, Annual Student Juried, Senior Exhibition) allow students to engage in exhibit curation, production, and management.
• Art+Science interdisciplinary collaborations: Students work with biology and medical programs in areas such as agar art (drawing with bacteria) and cadaver lab studies (as part of ARTS 1250 - Life Drawing) 
• Internship opportunities: Students can get placed into internships throughout South Florida, including NSU Art Museum positions and brand identity development for local nonprofit agencies.
• Local art production: Student artwork is showcased through mural painting for local businesses, design of Digressions Literary and Art Journal cover art, and at locations such as the WEstfield Broward Mall and the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibit Hall.
• Community education: Students can teach the arts at events such as NSU Story Fest, screenprinting workshops for PACE Center for Girls, and more.

The NSU Dance program offers opportunities for dancers and emerging choreographers to choreograph and perform as part of the performing arts season at Nova Southeastern University. NSU Dance Ensemble members have the opportunity to work with outstanding professional faculty and guest choreographers, gaining important pre-professional experience. NSU Dance Ensemble auditions take place at the start of the Fall semester and are open to all NSU students.

For more information, please e-mail Associate Professor Elana Lanczi, MFA at lanczi@nova.edu.

Dance students have several opportunities to hone their craft as choreographers and develop valuable leadership skills throughout their time at NSU. Dance majors can submit choreography for consideration to be presented as part of the Fall Dance Works show or to be a student choreographer for the Student Choreography Showcase presented each Spring.

For more information, please e-mail Associate Professor Elana Lanczi, MFA at lanczi@nova.edu.

Offering a variety of free dance classes to the NSU and the community at large. This event shares the joy and richness of the dance experience with workshops led by NSU Dance faculty, special guest artists and selected NSU dance majors.

For more information, please e-mail Associate Professor Elana Lanczi, MFA at lanczi@nova.edu.

The Mako Band is a for-credit commercial/popular music ensemble featuring diverse instrumentalists and singers from across the university. The band also performs at various on campus and local community organizations. Having a for-credit ensemble like the Mako Band is unique in a university setting and is a clear sign of NSU's commitment to providing students of commercial/popular music with the type of educational opportunities they need.

For more information, contact Professor Bill J. Adams, D.M.A. at wadams@nova.edu. 

The NSU Drumline is the loudest performing group on campus! The high energy drumline is made up of snares, tenors, bass drums, and cymbals and keeps the crowd pumped at various university events.

For more information, contact Professor Bill J. Adams, D.M.A. at wadams@nova.edu. 

The Pistris Ensemble is a smaller chamber group that performs music in a more classical style but does not neglect contemporary musical pieces either. Vocalists are welcome to audition as well.

For more information, contact Professor Bill J. Adams, D.M.A. at wadams@nova.edu. 

Canta Sempre is a Shark Talent student lead vocal ensemble that performs both choral and acapella pieces.

For more information, contact Professor Bill J. Adams, D.M.A. at wadams@nova.edu. 

Stage 2 Productions is a student driven company within our NSU Theatre program. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty to plan a performance schedule for the year. They will also produce other works for our department including our Mayfly, improv jams, staged readings, new works, and other dramatic media. Assuming the roles of producers, directors, designers, business team members, and stage managers in addition to performers, this collective will seek to engage and encourage all students to participate, no matter their major/minor.

For more information, please contact Associate Professor Dan Gelbmann, M.F.A, at gelbmann@nova.edu or call (954) 262-7926.