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CAHSS Faculty Publishes Chapter on Women’s Agency in Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies
Ismael Muvingi, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), contributed a chapter in a volume co-edited by Martha Mutisi and Sandra Cheldelin. The book is titled, “Deconstructing Women, Peace, and Security: A Critical Review of Approaches…
Jazz in the Gallery: Jason Hainsworth Quintet, Feb. 26
We’re celebrating Black History Month with an explosion of new music. Join us on Feb. 26, 2:00 pm, as jazz saxophonist/composer Jason Hainsworth and his quintet perform compositions from his new recording Third Ward Stories. Jason Hainsworth serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Broward College. Location: Alvin Sherman Library,…
NSU Wellness Finals Rescue, Dec. 7
Take a break during finals week and check out the following services offered by the NSU Wellness team: Wednesday, December 7 Snack Bar Noon – 1:00 p.m. Don Taft University Center, Spine Dog Therapy Day 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. NSU Flight Deck Pub, Backyard For more information, contact wellness@nova.edu or…
CAHSS Invites You to the Stolzenberg-Doan Annual Lecture, Nov. 29
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) invites you to the Stolzenberg-Doan Annual Lecture, scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Cotilla Gallery. This year’s lecture will feature Samson Kambalu, Ph.D. It is presented in conjunction with Samson Kambalu Nyau Cinema on view…
NSU Athletics Inducts Three New Members into Hall of Fame
The Nova Southeastern University Athletic Department inducted three new members into the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Wednesday night during a gala ceremony at the NSU Arena in the Don Taft University Center. The event honored one of the more talented classes in the hall’s history. Included in Wednesday night’s…
Sharks Punch Ticket to Second Straight NCAA Tournament
For the second time in as many seasons and fourth overall in program history, the NSU women’s soccer team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament. Following a 12-3-3 campaign, the Sharks locked up the No. 3 seed in the South Region and will meet West Florida of the Gulf…
NSU University School Students Receive Letters of Commendation from National Merit Scholarship Corp
Congratulations to the NSU University School students who were named National Merit Commended Scholars. The students placed in the top five percent of approximately 1.6 million students by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Commended Scholars received Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise…
NSU University School hosts Grand Opening and Dedication of Noël P. Brown Sports Center
NSU University School celebrated the grand opening and dedication ceremony of the newly expanded Noël P. Brown Sports Center on Friday Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. The naming of the Noël P. Brown Sports Center is in appreciation of NSU Board of Trustee Keith Brown and his family’s recent gift…
Conference Looks at the New Positive Energy for Baby Boomers
The social and economic paradigms are changing so much for baby boomers that a new way of looking at the landscape has developed. Economist Chris Farrell calls this “unretirement” and believes that it has important implications for thinking about the retirement years. This was the perspective that Farrell offered as…
Holocaust Survivors: An exhibit featuring the artwork of Wilma Bulkin Siegel, M.D.
An exhibit featuring twelve portraits of Holocaust survivors done by physician Wilma Siegel, M.D. will be featured through December in the Alvin Sherman Library. In 2003 Wilma Siegel began painting portraits of Holocaust survivors living in South Florida. Retired since 1990, Siegel devoted nearly 20 years as an oncologist and…
NSU hosts its Annual Day in the Life of a Nurse Program
High school students from the Academy of Medical Sciences at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in Miami participated in the Nursing Consortium of South Florida’s annual Day in the Life of a Nurse program on November 4th. Twenty-seven juniors and seniors spent the day on the Miami campus…
Respiratory Therapy Students Participate in Stronger Than Cancer 5K Walk
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences’ respiratory therapy students from NSU’s Palm Beach Campus were out in full force to show their support for pediatric cancer patients at the Stronger Than Cancer 5K Walk at Roger Dean Stadium. Hosted by Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST), the event marked the end of Pediatric…
NSU Celebrates Respiratory Care Week
Respiratory therapy students at the NSU Palm Beach Campus celebrated Respiratory Care Week on October 25 with a luncheon for students, faculty and staff. Respiratory Care Week is a national event to recognize the respiratory care profession and raise awareness for improving lung health around the world. Activities included a…
NSU Palm Beach Campus Supports Pediatric Cancer Awareness
NSU’s Palm Beach Campus held a fundraiser to support Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST), research, and organizations that support families with cancer during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month (September). NSU raised more than $1,100 dollars to support causes related to children’s cancer, including POST, National Brain Tumor Society, Children’s Oncology Group,…
Calling for Nominees for your NSU Everyday Hero; Heroes Recognized at Team 2020
We are looking for NSU’s Everyday Heroes to highlight at the 2017 Team 2020 Celebration on January 19! So, get out your smartphone, tablet or webcam and make a short 15 second video nominating your NSU everyday hero. Your NSU hero could be a co-worker, your supervisor, or anyone at…
Change the way you think about poverty and hunger. November 14, 2016 7:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, Conference Room 4009 Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is partnering with Residential Life and Housing for this event as part of International Education Week. For more information, contact Liz Mazorowicz at (954) 262-7195…
Day of Service for National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, Sign up by Nov. 16
On Saturday, November 19, 2016, join Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for a Day or Service. 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Meet at the NSU Shark Fountain. Transportation and food provided. Sign up on OrgSync at http://bit.ly/SLCEDayofService. Deadline to Sign up is November 16. Space is limited.
CAHSS Invites You to Hear Holocaust Survivor David Nemes, Nov. 7
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is honored to host Holocaust survivor, David Nemes, on November 7, 2016. Nemes will talk about his experience of being taken from his home in Romania with his family by German soldiers. He was a prisoner at Auschitz-Birkenau, Kaufering and Dachau. Nemes…
University School Open House, Nov. 8
At NSU University School, the classroom is our cornerstone, but we recognize that true development takes a combination of academics, arts, athletics, and community service. By allowing our students to focus on their individual talents and strengths, we are able to bring out the best in them today – and…
CAHSS Faculty Presents at the Dispute Resolution Center’s Annual Conference
Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty and chair in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented a workshop for mediator’s arbitrators, and other conflict resolution scholars and practitioners at the 24th Annual Conference of the Florida Dispute Resolution Center held in…