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This version of NSU News has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of NSU News, visit news.nova.edu.
This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
News Releases
Teachers at University School of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) have long been lauded by parents and peers as the behind-the-scenes superstars helping the children they educate achieve great things.
Nova Southeastern University has announced that its Fischler School of Education and Human Services has been awarded an unprecedented $2.7 million Title V Grant to further enhance the school’s program and academic opportunities for its graduate students.
Diversity Summit at NSU to Examine Issues of Race and Culture
The 2009 Diversity Summit, designed to engage participants in dynamic discussions on complex issues related to racial, cultural, gender and religious identities, will be held at Nova Southeastern University on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Nova Southeastern University Expanding Educational Center in West Palm Beach
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is expanding its Student Educational Center in West Palm Beach with the construction of a new four story, 75,000-square-foot-facility.
Officials from the Federal Bureau of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Police departments from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach are participating this week in an annual training symposium on Nova Southeastern University’s main campus in Davie.
Milestone expo for people with disabilities to be held at NSU on Oct. 17
People with disabilities across South Florida are invited to attend a one-of-kind exposition filled with health information, educational seminars, exhibits, sports and art on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Dive into more than $1,000,000 worth of electronic resources for FREE at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center during its Third Annual “Passport to Information Day” on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To help raise autism awareness, funds and recognize local community leaders, the UM-NSU CARD (University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) will host its Second Annual “Autumn Moonlight” Cocktail Reception on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Grande Oaks Golf Club in Davie.
Get A Jump Start on Your Holiday Shopping at the 12th Annual University School Merchandise Mart
Mark your calendars for a spectacular day of shopping, food, and fun, as it is time for the 12th Annual University School Merchandise Mart on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Strategic Thinking Games Make Learning Fun and Effective for University School Students
Some of the nation’s best and brightest business minds are frequently described as “strategic thinkers” and at University School of Nova Southeastern University budding strategists are learning these skills early in life by playing specially-designed board games.
Watch the Movie Twilight on the NSU Library’s Lawn as Part of Teen Read Week – Oct. 19-23
Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center will celebrate Teen Read Week from Oct. 18-23 with a series of FREE spooky events, including a viewing of the movie Twilight on the library lawn on Oct. 22.
Economic Outlook for Southeast Florida to be Examined at Meeting at NSU
Experts will discuss the economic outlook for key industries in Southeast Florida at a meeting at Nova Southeastern University on Oct. 23.
NSU Law Ranks High on Bar Pass Rate; Graduates Join Florida Bar
Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center had the highest pass rate of all five South Florida law schools on the July 2009 Florida Bar Exam and ranked third overall in the state.
“The faculty, staff, and students of the Law Center proudly salute our new graduates for these excellent results,” said Athornia Steele, dean of the Law Center. “I want to recognize the hard work of these alumni, and the joint effort and support of faculty members, Critical Skills Program instructors, and the family and friends of each graduate. It is truly a collective effort that leads to success.”
After more than three decades as a professor, director or co-director of five conflict resolution programs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship of Syracuse University, Neil Katz, Ph.D., has taken on a new challenge as Chair of Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) and Professor of Social Science.
NSU to Hold University-Wide Open House Oct. 23 and 24
Nova Southeastern University will hold a university-wide open house for prospective students on Oct. 23 and 24.
Nova Southeastern University to Hold Two Career Fairs in October
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is holding two career fairs for job seekers in October. The fairs are free and open to the public and will be held on NSU’s main campus at 3301 College Ave.
A public service career fair will be held Oct. 7 and feature employers in education, government, health care, law enforcement and other public service and non-profit sectors. A business career fair will be held Oct. 21 and feature employers in public and private business.
Child Soldiers in Northern Uganda Topic of Forum at NSU
The documentary film Invisible Children: Rough Cut, which examined the plight of children in northern Uganda abducted and forced into war, and a discussion on the issue will be featured at Nova Southeastern University on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
The free, public event will be held in the performing arts theatre in the Don Taft University Center on NSU’s main campus at 3301 College Ave.
Wondering who might be a part of your family tree? Get answers and meet three genealogy super-stars during a series of FREE heritage events to be held Oct. 4, 11 and 18 at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center.
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center will be hosting a series of spooky, creepy, fun, and spine-tingling FREE events that are open to the public this Halloween season.
Highlights include spooky story times, A Day of the Dead celebration, and a viewing of the movie Twilight on the library lawn. The below event listing is organized into the following categories: Children & Tweens, Teens, and Adults.
NSU Business School to Host CEOs of General Motors and AutoNation for Town Hall Meeting
Fritz Henderson, chief executive officer of General Motors, and Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation, America’s largest automotive retailer, will jointly hold a town hall meeting at Nova Southeastern University’s main campus on Oct. 8 to discuss the future of the auto industry.