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SharkBytes Archive April 2018
Halmos Hosts Second Marine Biology Early Immersion
On Friday, April 13, Halmos College Department of Marine and Environmental Science hosted the second marine biology Early Immersion event. Held at the Oceanographic Campus (OC), students learned about the various aspects of a career in marine biology. During their time at the OC students were taught how to prepare…
Halmos College Students Well Represented at Undergraduate Student Symposium
NSU’s Undergraduate Student Symposium, hosted by the Farquhar Honors College, showcases the outstanding scholarship of NSU undergraduate students through student poster displays, oral presentations, performances, and film presentations. For 17 years, this annual event has encouraged students to test their own hypotheses and uncover new ways of interpreting the world…
Halmos College Inducts 80 Students into National Biological Honor Society
This April, Halmos College Department of Biological Sciences hosted the 16th annual induction of students into the NSU Chapter of the National Biological Honor Society (Beta Beta Beta or TriBeta). NSU’s chapter, known as Rho Rho, conducted the ceremony in the Don Taft University Center. Alumni of NSU and TriBeta,…
NSU Makes Headway in Plan to Become Major Medical Hub
Nova Southeastern University is one step closer to fulfilling its vision to be the South Florida destination for health care education and its long anticipated Academical Village is starting to come to life. In a recent interview with the Sun Sentinel NSU President Dr. George L. Hanbury said, “We’re building…
Halmos College Assistant Dean Co-edits Book for Springer
In April 2018, Springer – International Publisher Science, Technology, Medicine released “Advances in Artificial Systems for Medicine and Education”, co-edited by Halmos assistant dean and professor Matthew He, Ph.D. This book presents an overview of the latest artificial intelligence systems and methods, which have a broad spectrum of effective and…
Halmos Astronomy Class to Host Star Party, April 18
On Wednesday, April 18, from 7:45pm to 10pm, the Halmos College Department of Chemistry and Physics Introduction to Astronomy class will be hosting a Star Party. The NSU Family is invited to the Alvin Sherman Library quad to view the stars and moon through telescopes! While there, everyone can join…
Helping Students “See the World Differently”
Students of the arts, humanities, and social sciences are often troubled by the talk of those who don’t understand the value of their degrees and the career opportunities they open up. Andrea Shaw Nevins, Ph.D., who chairs the Department of History and Political Science at NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities,…
Environmental Law Symposium: Environmental Issues in Changing Times, April 20
April 20 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm NSU Oceanographic Center | Live Web Streaming Option Available Registration ends Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 pm RSVP The conference will explore environmental law and policy shifts at the federal level under the new administration as well as at the state level…
Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was part of a panel at a Public Forum hosted by the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Broward. The forum was held in the evening on March 26, 2018, at the Northwest Regional…
Grace Telesco, Ph.D., and several of her Introduction to Criminal Justice and Victimology students participated in an Anti-Bullying Sociodrama Program for 4th and 5th grade students at Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School on April 5, 2018. Sociodrama can assist in the learning process by moving from the strictly cognitive realm…
CAHSS Hosts Family Therapy Internship Fair
The Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) hosted their Annual Internship Fair in the Atrium of the DeSantis Building on Friday, March 16, 2018. Each year, over 50 community sites are invited to share information with DFT graduate students in the…
A Celebration of Life Service for NSU’s Faculty Member Tracy Favreau, D.O., May 12
Our hearts continue to mourn the loss of Tracy Favreau, D.O. who passed away last December. As many of you know, Dr. Favreau was an alumna of NSU and a beloved professor at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2015, Dr. Favreau opened her own private…
Fischler College of Education Hosts Facebook Live Event
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) Office of Recruitment and Admissions held the first Facebook Live Events on Wednesday, April 11. The event was an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about FCE’s Master of Science in Leadership degree program (MSL). Gina Peyton, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Department…
Spring/Summer 2018 Dollar$ and $ense Newsletter Now Available
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) has published the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of the Dollar$ and $ense student newsletter. This issue provides students with important information relating to the financial aid application process, scholarships, updates regarding federal and state financial aid, deadlines, and more. The newsletter is available on the NSU…
The Farquhar Honors College 17th Annual Undergraduate Student Symposium
The Farquhar Honors College hosted the 17th annual Undergraduate Student Symposium on April 6, 2018, showcasing research and creative works from students in various disciplines at Nova Southeastern University. The event was held in the Alvin Sherman Library, where students presented poster and made oral presentations. Also recognized were participants…
Alvin Sherman Library to host the Gold Coast Watercolor Society Exhibit, May 15
The Gold Coast Watercolor Society is the premier watercolor club in South Florida, and several members have been nationally recognized for their work. “Rock and Roll into Art” coincides with the Alvin Sherman Library’s 2018 Summer Reading Program, “Libraries Rock.” The exhibit is FREE and open to the public. Join…
FCE Graduate Receives 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Golden Apple Award
Liz Moehr, M.A., graduate of NSU’s Fischler College of Education (FCE) is a 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Golden Apple Award Winner. She has been teaching Family and Consumer Science at Pulaski High School since 2002. Mrs. Moehr teaches Foods for Life, Baking & Pastry Arts, Tastes of Culture, Food Science, Culinary Arts…
The Role of Ultrasound Expands in Interprofessional Education
Interprofessional Education intended for the health care profession is focused on engaging students in interactive learning. The goal is to integrate knowledge and skills from professions outside of their specialty. This integration will require interprofessional education to become part of the curriculum rather than just an additional lecture to be…
Giving Back While Still Paying Back
Tamara Baker, M.A. is one of more than 40 million Americans with student loan debt. As a college student, she was denied financial aid because of her father’s middle class income. However, with six other children to care for, her family could not afford to pay her tuition. Instead of…
Office of Human Resources is Proud to Announce the Living the Values March Nominees
The Nova Southeastern University Office of Human Resources is proud to announce the Living the Values employee recognition program. Originally developed by Nova Southeastern University employee, Kelly Duke, this program serves to provide examples of the many different ways that NSU employees can put the Core Values into action. Each month…