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SharkBytes Archive October 2018

Honggang Yang, Ph.D., Dean of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to a workshop facilitated by the 2018 CAHSS Distinguished Alumna, Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D. Cromwell’s workshop, entitled, “The Circle Way- Using Indigenous Methodologies to Transform Conflict,” will be presented on Thursday, Nov…
Halmos College Announces its 2019 NSU Scholarship Fishing Tournament, Oct. 24

Kicking off on Wednesday, October 24, NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography is announcing the 2019 NSU Scholarship Fishing Tournament. On the 24th, we invite people interested in the tournament to a Pre-Fishing Tournament Reception at Lauderdale Yacht Club from 5:30 to 7:30PM. Prior to the tournament, there…
NSU Genomics Core Facility to Host Illumina RNA-Seq Seminar, Nov. 1

Join us for a one-hour seminar to learn how Illumina RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) can help you uncover the answers to drive your research forward. A simple end-to-end sequencing workflow lets you go from sample to results—faster and easier than ever before. During this seminar, Illumina Sequencing Specialist, Matt Angel, will…
Green Sharks Student Sustainability Club to Host Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, Nov. 2

On Friday, November 2 from 12-1, the Green Shark Student Sustainability Club is hosting Nikki Fried, Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture for the Sustainability 101 Lecture Series. Candidate Fried will speak about the office of the Commissioner of Agriculture and how it contributes to sustainability. This is a great opportunity…
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Kickoff Reception, Nov. 8

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is one of NSU’s community partners and will be hosting their kickoff reception for their annual walk at University Center Arena 3rd floor room #308 on November 8 at 6:00-8:00 PM. R.S.V.P Alie Rousseau arousseau@jdf.org | (954) 903 9456.
NSU Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine Hosts Monthly Seminars, Nov. 2

The Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine is pleased to host Lynn Lafferty Pharm.D., N.D., M.B.A, MH, CNC, CNHP, at the monthly INIM Research Seminar Series on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. at the Center for Collaborative Research in room 440 on the 4th floor. Lafferty is a licensed pharmacist,…

The Office of Human Resources, HCA Healthcare and NSU Health Professions Division are pleased to offer several wellness seminars on various health related topics for the month of November. Remaining Calendar of Events for 2018 Employee Wellness Seminars November 15, 2018 at 12 PM Basic Infection Prevention…
NSU MD Celebrates Preliminary Accreditation and Honors Medical Education Leaders

On October 10, 2018, the NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) celebrated the one-year anniversary of receiving preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Since that time, NSU MD welcomed a class of 53 change-agents who will become future physician leaders, the…

The Nova Southeastern University Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center hosted the 2018 Southeastern Writing Center Association Florida Tutor Collaboration Day (TCD) on Saturday, September 29. Each fall, TCD brings together local writing center tutors and professionals for a day of workshops, roundtable discussions, and presentations on current…
Sundstedt, Xella Sweep SSC Swimmer of the Week Awards

In its first Swimmers of the Week release, the Sunshine State Conference awarded Emma Sundstedt and Alessandro Xella the titles after their high-point finishes at the Shark Invitational on Oct. 5-6. FULL RELEASE
Madden Reels in Second Straight SSC Weekly Award

For the second time in as many weeks, senior Sophie Madden has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week, announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
Heikkila Honored as SSC Offensive Player of the Week

After guiding Nova Southeastern to a pair of road wins, junior Emma Heikkila has been named the Sunshine State Conference Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
Men’s Basketball Ranked No. 8 Preseason by DII Bulletin

Coming off a 17-10 finish a year ago, Nova Southeastern men’s basketball has been listed as the No. 8 team in the nation heading into year two under head coach Jim Crutchfield, according to the DII Bulletin Preseason Poll released recently. The Sharks tied for fourth in the Sunshine State…
NSU College of Dental Medicine Chair Retires

Kenneth Namerow, D.D.S. has retired from the NSU College of Dental Medicine endodontics department. Namerow joined the CDM in 2010 after a 32-year career in private practice. During his years at the CDM, Namerow served as Chair of the Department of Endodontics and devised an endowed professorship to attract and…
College of Dental Medicine White Coat Ceremony

The CDM’s annual White Coat Ceremony officially welcomes new dental students to the college. This year, the CDM welcomed 125 students, selected from 3,000 applicants, to the incoming class of 2022. The students accepted their white coats as a symbol of the dental profession and recited the oath that defined…
The College of Dental Medicine Shares in Henry Schein Cares Donation / Mission Trip 2018

The College of Dental Medicine is one of nine dental colleges that is sharing in the donation by Henry Schein, Inc., in health care products in support of the colleges’ oral health outreach missions to underserved communities in the U.S. and around the world. The donations are being made as…

William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions opens at NSU Art Museum on October 21 and runs until May 19, 2019. One of America’s leading modern artists, painter William Glackens (1870-1938) had a keen interest in the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir that has long been recognized. He saw…

For more than five decades, scientists at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography have dedicated themselves to researching and better understanding coral reefs around the world. Similarly, Norwegian Cruise NCLH Corporate Vertical2Line Holdings, a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line,…

FINtastic Fridays is Nova Southeastern University’s newest Undergraduate Admissions visit event. Designed as a short, impactful day on campus, FINtastic Fridays provides high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and their families with information about NSU’s undergraduate admission process, academics and premier programs. These exciting new events will help us attract…
Shark Survival Weeks at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library

Prepare for your finals at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library and when you need a break…we’ll supply you with free snacks, coffee and more! Monday, November 26 – Friday, December 7 from 5 – 6 p.m. Remember to show us your Razor Research Bytes certificate and enter for a chance…