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According to the 2004 census, the voting rate among young voters was almost 30% lower than older voters (47% vs 74%). The difference lies in voter registration: While 79 percent of citizens 55 years and older were registered to vote in 2004, [only] 58 percent of the younger citizens were. (http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/p20-556.pdf) This year, Florida National University is opening its annual Independence Cookout to the public to host a community wide... Read More

On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress unanimously voted to adopt The Declaration of Independence. In the hearts and minds of modern Americans, this is a profound moment in our national history. It did not occur in a vacuum, however. Although, we celebrate the adoption of this historic document, the first Continental Congress actually declared independence on July 2nd, 1776 as the British fleet sailed into New York Harbor. The... Read More

--Rock the Vote, that is. No matter who wins the 2008 Presidential election, it will be a historic campaign. But why be a mere witness to history when you can be a participant? The Office of Student Services is gearing up for our voter registration campaign. We recently received a voter registration application for each student enrolled at FNU. Soon you will see the funky Rock the Vote registration posters... Read More

--Rock the Vote, eso es! No importa quien gane la elección Presidencial de 2008, ésta será un campaña histórica. Pero, por que ser solo un espectador cuando usted puede ser un protagonista? La Oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles esta engranando una campaña de registro para votar. Recientemente recibimos formas de registro para votar para cada uno de los estudiantes activos de FNU. Pronto ustedes verán los modernos posters de “Rock the... Read More

College graduation is one of the proudest moments in your life. It should also be one of your happiest. You can help make it that way, and gain some valuable experience for your resume. As the Office of Student Services starts preparations for our next graduation, we invite you to participate in FNU’s first student based Graduation Committee. The Fall 2008 Graduation Committee will influence important decisions concerning: • Time... Read More

Su graduación de College será uno de los momentos de mayor orgullo de su vida. También será un de los mas felices. Usted puede ayudar a realizarlo, y ganar valiosa experiencia para su resume. La Oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles al comenzar con los preparativos para la próxima graduación, le invita a participar en el primer Comité de Graduación de FNU. El Comité de la Graduación de Otoño tendrá una importante... Read More

Originally denounced as “immoral” and “superficial,” the opera Carmen first opened in Paris in 1875 and has since become one of the most popular Operas in the world. Set in Seville, Spain (c. 1830), Carmen is a beautiful Gypsy, murdered by a jilted lover. The opera Faust also opened to a cool Parisian reception in 1859. Now it is among one of the top 20 most preformed operas in North... Read More

Originalmente denunciada como “inmoral” y “superficial”, la Opera Carmen fue presentada por primera vez en París en 1875 y desde entonces se ha convertido en una las Operas mas populares del mundo. Ambientada en Sevilla, España (c. 1830), Carmen es un hermosa Gitana asesinada por un amante despreciado. La Opera Fausto también fue estrenada en una sofisticada recepción parisina en 1859. Hoy en día está entre las 20 óperas más... Read More

Do you have what it takes to be successful? Find out with this easy online assessment. The self-assessment questionnaire from Skip Downing’s On Course is available at the Houghton Mifflin website. The assessment will help you identify your strengths and opportunities for growth. After rating yourself on 64 statements, the assessment will analyze each choice and calculate the final results. By understanding your strengths and opportunities, you can learn how... Read More

If you notice a lot of unusual activity on the third floor of the Hialeah Campus today, you may have witnessed film making in action. The visiting film crew is working in conjunction with Hialeah Hospital to promote mental health awareness in teens. Now, I know cameras tend to bring out the ‘ham’ in most of us. There’s no need to skulk around in the background waiting to be discovered.... Read More