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SharkBytes Archive December 2018
2019 Lunch and Learn Grant Workshops: NIH & DoD Grant Writing
The 2019 Lunch & Learn Grant Workshop Series for NSU faculty is well underway. The next workshop, “NIH & DoD Grant Writing”, is set for Thursday, March 7. All workshops are scheduled from noon – 1:00 p.m. in the HPD Chancellor’s Dining Room. A light lunch is provided. Registration is…
Sign up for the 2019 NSU Scholarship Fishing Tournament, Jan. 12
On Saturday, January 12, the 2019 NSU Scholarship Fishing Tournament will begin with lines in at 7AM. This offshore fishing tournament supports endowed NSU Fishing Tournament Scholarship Fund. Entries are currently being accepted and can be submitted up to and including during the Captain’s Meeting and Reception Party on Thursday…
Registration Now OpenHotel Information Official Conference Website Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA January 16 – 18, 2019 Anyone who has ever taught someone how to do qualitative research knows the challenges and joys in helping somebody to not only understand and appreciate these approaches to rigorous inquiry, but also…
FCE Graduate Wins $25k Milken Educator Award
Wendy Shirey, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE), is the recipient of the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Shirey is currently the principal of Pinecrest Academy of Nevada – Horizon Campus in Henderson, Nevada. Under her leadership, Pinecrest Academy Horizon has been voted ‘Best Elementary School’ and…
Nova Southeastern University Economist Provides Financial Tips for the New Year
The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to talk about finances. This according to nationally renowned economist Albert Williams, Ph.D., associate professor and acting chair of finance and economics at Nova Southeastern University (NSU)’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. He says it is easy…
Join us at NSU Employee SharkFest this Friday
Please join your NSU Family for an afternoon of fun at the Employee Shark Fest on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Gold Circle Lake on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Formerly known as Team 2020, the casual backyard barbecue gathering is back by popular…
NSU Aquatics Brings Home the Gold
This past fall Nova Southeastern University Aquatics participated and won the first ever City of Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard Competition. The competition was held at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic complex, home to International Swimming Hall of Fame. NSU Aquatics convincingly outperformed five other participating municipalities and YMCA lifeguard teams to be…
New Year’s Resolution: Join the Circle of Friends!
Thanks to the membership dues and contributions from our members, the Circle of Friends truly makes a difference — by changing the way students study, helping youngsters learn to read, and building a love for reading! Over the years, the funds allocated by the Circle of Friends have resulted in…
NSU Researchers Uncover Genetic Marker, Predictor of Early Relapse in Pediatric ALL
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) researchers recently discovered that by testing the level of NER (nucleotide excision repair) gene expression, pediatric oncologists can determine the likelihood of early relapse (less than three years) in their acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients. This is a critical finding because NER gene expression levels can…
Austrian Physicians Visit Halmos College Faculty and Staff
On Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, Drs. Philipp Stiegler Associate Professor and Michael Sereinigg, Senior medical doctor of the Medical University of Graz, Austria visited Halmos College faculty and students on the Davie/Fort Lauderdale Campus. While there, they visited with their 2018 summer intern Nada Belal, a senior biology major….
The Kapila Family Foundation Feeding Disorders Clinic at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Mailman Segal Center has received a grant in the amount of $669,282 from the State of Florida Department of Education that will fund feeding services through June 2019. The clinic is one of seven of its kind in…
FCE Graduate Honored by the Concordia Historical Institute
Robert A. Stevens, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE), was honored with the 2018 Award of Commendation from Concordia Historical Institute on November 8, 2018 in recognition of his excellent publication entitled: Anticipation Exceeded Realization: Saga of an Antebellum College. The Story of the Original…
CAHSS Alum is a Director at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Wade Evans, M.S, a graduate of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, ands Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the Director, Planning and Program Design at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. There he leads a team responsible for the development and Congressional Notification of $1.4B in Department of Defense Building Partner Capacity programs….
CAHSS Faculty Gives Keynote Address at Southern African Society of Educators
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was invited to give a keynote address at the 45th Annual Conference of the Southern African Society of Educators. The conference was held this fall in Capetown, South…
CAHSS Students Place 2nd in the Case Study Competition at 2018 NASPA FL Drive In Conference
Three graduate students from NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) were awarded 2nd Place in the Case Study Competition at the 2018 NASPA Florida Drive-In Conference. NASPA is a professional association for Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The conference was hosted by Valencia College in Orlando….
NSU Sharks Volunteer for United Way Day of Caring
Recently, NSU participated in United Way of Broward County’s 27th Annual Day of Caring event. More than 700 people representing 30 companies across Broward gathered at the BB&T Center to pack over 300,000 meals to help feed those in need over the holidays. Click here to see the Local 10…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: FCE Distinguished Alums Open a School for At Risk Youth in Las Vegas
Drs. DaJuane and Tamara Anderson, graduates of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) opened the Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science four years ago in Las Vegas. The school, the only licensed low income non-religious black owned school in Nevada, was established to help at risk elementary and…
NSU University School Upper School Students Mentor Lower School Students
NSU University School Upper School students have many opportunities to mentor our younger students. Members of the Science National Honor Society and the World In Distress (WIND) Club recently visited 5th grade students in our Lower School to conduct an educational program about Florida’s native plants. Following the informative presentations…
Serve as a resource, mentor, and role model for incoming freshmen. As a peer leader you will learn leadership skills, communication and problem solving, classroom management, facilitation, leading groups, conflict resolution, and more. Applications open: December 1, 2018 – January 11, 2019 via handshake. Please contact exel@nova.edu if you have…
Dennis Brings Home SSC Player of the Week Award
On the heels of two impressive performances, including a 30-point effort in an upset win over No. 12 Barry, Nova Southeastern point guard David Dennis has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, announced by the league office. The honor marks the fourth of his career. FULL RELEASE