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The Office of Undergraduate Student Success, recognized at the 2016 NASPAFL Drive-In Conference
The Office of Undergraduate Student Success’ Super Sharks program geared towards the retention of First Time in College students (FTICs), was recognized at the 2016 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Florida (NASPAFL) Drive-In Conference with the “Program of Distinction” award. Sheila Fabius, Director; Victoria Myers, Assistant Director and Samantha…
Trick or Trunk, Call for Volunteers, Sign up by Oct. 26
On October 31, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., park your car at the NSU Shark Fountain (Shark Circle), pop your trunk and let the trick or tricking begin! Decorate it in either a spooky or fun Halloween theme, wear costumes and hand out candy to NSU and Davie Community…
CAHSS Faculty Member Awarded Choreography Fellowship
Augusto Soledade, M.F.A., faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was one of four choreographers selected to receive a $10,000 fellowship through the 2016- 17 Dance Miami Choreographer’s Program. Soledade was selected by an illustrious panel or reviewers, which included: Hope Boykin, choreographer for Alvin Ailey…
Community is one of NSU’s Core Values and members of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Omega Theta Chapter 584 at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education believe in giving back. The organization is dedicated to promoting literacy and members collect books and school supplies for Title I School children in Florida…
NSU University School Students participate in Yale Invitational
NSU University School Speech and debate students had an outstanding performance at the prestigious Yale Invitational that was recently held at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Teams can only participate in this premier competition if they are invited by the Yale Debate Association. Congratulations to these exceptional competitors: Evan…
NSU has joined the fight against Cancer. Donor support for NSU’s AutoNation Institute for Breast and Solid Tumor Cancer Research, the NSU Sarcoma Research Fund, and the NSU Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research are accelerating a multidisciplinary approach to cancer research, and are providing research opportunities for students at all…
CAHSS to Host Intellectual Conversations on “Migration,” Oct. 27
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will again host its Intellectual Conversations. The next one, second in the fall series, is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 27. The theme of this conversation is “Migration,” and will feature Timothy Dixon, J.D., associate professor in the Department of…
So… Black Lives Matter? A Forum, Oct. 18
NSU’s Black Student Union Presents “So… Black Lives Matter? A Forum” Come out and join this conversation discussing social issues in today’s society. Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Don Taft University Center, Pit Reception begins at 7:00 p.m. Forum – 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kalifa Gooden at kg1111@nova.edu.
Student Affairs invites you to Halloweek 2016
From October 17-31, check out these Halloweek events in partnership with Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity, the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement, Office of Campus Recreation & Wellness, Office of Residential Life, Chartwells, Department of Performing and Visual Arts, and Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. Fri., Oct….
Free Freestyle and Backstroke Clinic – No Registration required, Oct. 18
Clinics are oriented to fit everybody! From those who are non-swimmers to the advanced swimmer who has not had his/her stroke analyzed in a while. There is no need to sign up or register. Participants may come anytime during the time frame. The remaining clinic will be: Breaststroke and Butterfly Clinic October…
Enterprise CarShare Case Competition, Oct. 19
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 2:00–5:30 p.m. Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium Grand Prize: Two $1,000 Scholarships (1st and 2nd Place) Pitch a detailed business plan of how Enterprise Car Share can be introduced at NSU. Prepare a 500 word essay of how you would implement and market the Enterprise CarShare…
Sharks on Wheels, Bike Rental Program offered at RecPlex
The Office of Recreation and Wellness is offering bike rentals for students. Who: For NSU students only Cost: FREE! Just show your NSU SharkCard What: Get a beach cruiser bike, helmet and lock with key Where: RecPlex facility within the Don Taft University Center When: Rentals are done daily during…
Irish Film Series, ends Nov. 13
The NSU Alvin Sherman Library and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will sponsor an Irish Film Festival that allows a South Florida audience to see independent contemporary Irish films not widely released in the U.S. This year’s lineup includes three films. The first screening is on November 7…
Habana Deco: Art and Architecture of Cuba, Oct. 27
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us as we embark on a virtual tour of the art, architecture and culture of Havana Cuba, through images taken by Koskoff, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7 pm in the Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd Floor of the NSU Alvin Sherman…
Wheel of Fortune Game show Featured NSU Associate Professor as a Contestant
Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D., associate professor at NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, was a contestant on the nationally televised game show “Wheel of Fortune,” which airs locally on WPLG-Channel 10. She was on the show which aired Thursday, October 13, 2016. “Have you ever watched a game…
Osteopathic Medicine Students Volunteer for Hurricane Matthew Haiti Relief
Second-year College of Osteopathic Medicine students wasted no time supporting the We Stand with Haiti relief effort after the island nation suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Matthew. On the first weekend after the storm, students went to Miami and volunteered to help collect and organize donations for Haiti. The collection site in Miami Gardens…
Helping the Homeless: An Ongoing Commitment for Osteopathic Medical Students
For a group of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students, every Thursday evening is a special kind of date night. That is when several second-year students turn their attention to community service. The students volunteer at churches affiliated with HOPE South Florida—a Christian nonprofit organization that provides hope for the homeless…
Presidential Debate 2016 Watch Party, Oct. 19
Join the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for the Presidential Debate 2016 Watch Parties. 8:00–10:30 p.m. (Debate begins at 9:00 p.m.) Don Taft University Center, NSU Flight Deck Pub Wednesday, October 19 Vice Presidential Debate – Tuesday, October 4 For more information, please email slce@nova.edu or call (954)…
NSU Sporting Events Rescheduled following Hurricane Matthew
Due to the threat of Hurricane Matthew, a number of Nova Southeastern sporting events were forced to be put on hold last week. However, the handful of events that were previously postponed have since been rescheduled. The updated calendar is as follows: Sport Opponent Location Date Time Men’s XC USF…
In an effort to celebrate cancer survivors, support those going through treatments, and to remember those who have lost their battle with cancer, the NSU Athletics Department has teamed up with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation and the Memorial Cancer Institute. During selected games, cancer survivors, warriors and families (up…