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NSU hosts 15th Annual Faculty Reception
The NSU Libraries recently hosted its 15th Annual Faculty Reception to show appreciation to the faculty for their contributions to NSU. Lydia Acosta, Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, kicked-off the event which helps faculty from across all colleges to get to know each other. This year’s event…
Optometric Professors Honored as Members of Elite List
Joseph Sowka, O.D., FAAO (Dipl.), professor of optometry, and Diana Shechtman, O.D., FAAO, professor of optometry, were honored by SLACK Incorporated, publisher of Primary Care Optometry News, as members of the PCON 250. PCON 250 a list of optometrists who practice progressively, provide innovative patient care, conduct optometric research or…
Research Spotlight: NSU names recipient of Prestigious Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award
In recognition of his significant contributions to Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Robert C. Speth, Ph.D., was named the recipient of the Sixth Annual Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award. Dr. Speth is a researcher and professor of pharmaceutical sciences in NSU’s College of Pharmacy. Ralph V. Rogers Jr., Ph.D., NSU executive…
Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Source: National Institutes of Health The majority of adults in the United States take one or more dietary supplements either every day or occasionally. Today’s dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbals and botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and many other products. Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms: traditional tablets,…
Circle of Friends to host “Mystery in the Library” at Alvin Sherman Library, Register by Oct. 24
Join us for a fun night of “who dunnit” drama, intrigue and laughs on Saturday, October 29 for “Mystery in the Library” presented by the Circle of Friends for the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library. Everyone becomes a real-life detective as we try to solve a murder! You are…
Source: World Wide Fund for Nature Did you know? 80% of dry cleaners in the U.S. use perchloroethylene, a solvent that has been linked to cancer, nervous system damage and hormonal disruption. Seek out a non-toxic professional dry cleaning alternative or “green cleaner” in your area. If your washing machine…
NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, Nov. 9
Tickets for the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, scheduled for Nov. 9, are now on sale. Tickets cost $60.00 for the general public and $40.00 for NSU faculty, staff, and students. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 31. Please contact Kim Carbo at 954-262-8254 or email carbo@nova.edu for…
Soccer Goalkeeper, Ida Norstrom, Named SSC Defensive Player of the Week
After helping extend 20th-ranked Nova Southeastern’s unbeaten streak to eight games, goalkeeper Ida Norstrom has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office Monday afternoon. During a pair of difficult SSC matchups, Norstrom guided the Sharks to a strong 1-0-1 record…
Cross Country Athletes, Porter and Oppel, Earn SSC Weekly Awards
For the second time this season, Nova Southeastern’s cross country teams have swept the Sunshine State Conference’s Runner of the Week awards. Freshman runner Allison Porter and graduate student Christian Oppel make history, as this sweep marks the first time in program history the Sharks have garnered both weekly awards…
College of Pharmacy Health Fair, Nov. 10
The NSU College of Pharmacy is hosting a Health Fair on November 10 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Don Taft University Center. The College of Pharmacy students will provide screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index, and bone density. There will also be educational material on mental…
Office of Career Development – Career Bytes, Oct. 25
Lunch Bytes with the CIA Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Noon –1:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery, 2 Floor Information session discussing the CIA mission, career opportunities, student programs, and the application process. Careers in Government Alvin Sherman Library, Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery, 2 Floor Tuesday,…
The NSU University School Middle, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Volleyball teams recently won a triple-header against Somerset Academy at the 10th annual “Dig Pink” Volleyball game. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and “Dig Pink” is a combined effort between the Upper School’s Pink for Life service club and the…
Come dance up a sweat with other students to the hottest hip-hop and Zumba beats on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the RecWell Indoor Basketball Court. Halloween costumes are optional. Free for students and members. For more information, contact wellness@nova.edu or call (954) 262-7301.
Get ready for NSU’s Employee Health Fair, Oct. 26
NSU’s Office of Human Resources invites you to attend our Annual Employee Health Fair on Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. The health fair is free and open to ALL employees. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants will be entered into…
NSU to host “Gulf War Illness and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”, Oct. 26
The Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine (INIM) at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is proud to host a daylong event “Complex Neuro Inflammatory Conditions: GWI and ME/CFS.” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The INIM will showcase INIM researchers,…
Community Day and Health Fair at NSU Fort Myers
Enjoy music, fun activities, and great food on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the NSU Fort Myers Campus located on 3650 Colonial Court, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Open and FREE to the public! Please bring one canned food item to be donated to CCMI. For more…
College of Psychology Welcomes Distinguished Alumni, Nov. 10
The College of Psychology is pleased to welcome 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Bradley Donohue, Ph.D., for a lunch event from 12 to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 in Room 2055 of the Maxwell Maltz Building. Donohue will present “The Optimum Program in Sports: A New Approach to Assisting Mental Health and Sport…
CAHSS Invites You to Dance Awareness Day, RSVP by Oct. 28
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to Dance Awareness Day (DAD). Dance Awareness Day will offer free dances classes for the community with NSU Dance Associate Professors Elana Lanczi, M.F.A., and Augusto Soledade, M.F.A from the Department of Performing and Visual Arts….
NSU Prosthodontist Claims National Award
Thomas J. Balshi, D.D.S., founder of Fort Washington’s Pi Dental Center and associate professor/implant prosthodontics at NSU College of Dental Medicine, recently received his profession’s highest award from the American College of Prosthodontists in San Diego. The Dan Gordon Award is presented annually to an individual who “contributes at the…
NSU Veterans Resource Center to Host a Veteran’s Day Celebration, Nov. 11
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will be conducting a special ceremony on its Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, 3301 College Ave. (in the Don Taft University Center’s Flight Deck Pub/ Restaurant.) The event, scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 will feature the Broward Sheriff’s Office Color Guard…