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Sustain·U·bility – Learn how you can be sustainable on campus and at home, Oct. 28
Friday, October 28, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NSU Flight Deck Pub, Backyard Hear from the Green Sharks Student Sustainability Club and other campus organizations on how sustainability connects to your everyday life. Enjoy food, music, and guest speakers from Broward County. For more information, contact Cassilly Lobaugh at…
Pink Spin Ride, Support Breast Cancer Awareness, Oct. 19
Support Breast Cancer Awareness with a fun Spin Ride on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at RecWell Multipurpose Room 2. Don’t forget to wear pink Sign up 30 minutes prior to class. FREE for students and members. For more information, please contact the Office of Recreation…
NSU Adds Lindgren-Streicher to Rowing Coaching Staff
Nova Southeastern University rowing head coach Devin Fay has announced the hiring of Anna Lindgren-Streicher as assistant coach. Lindgren-Streicher brings a wealth of experience after filling various roles for the Tufts University rowing coaching staff for the past 12 years. From novice women’s coach to associate men’s head coach, she…
NSU University School Robotics Team named Tournament Champions
The NSU University School Robotics Team has started the tournament season off in spectacular form as they were named the Tournament Champions at the first two VEX Robotics Competitions of the year! At the recent Coral Park Tournament, the “A” and “B” Teams defeated both the second ranked alliance and…
Submit your Abstract to HPERS 2017
NSU’s Institute for Educational Research in the Health Professions Division is pleased to announce the call for abstracts and proposals for our 7th educational research conference. The Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS) is scheduled for January 21, 2017 here at Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions Division. The deadline for abstract submission has…
Team NSU raises money & awareness for 2016 Broward Autism Speaks Walk
NSU faculty, staff, students and families from the Mailman Segal Center (MSC) recently joined forces to form Team NSU for the Baudhuin Preschool and walked together at the 2016 Broward Autism Speaks Walk held on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. Team NSU raised more than $3,300, contributing to the event’s total…
Let’s get moving! Office of Information and Innovation Technology Helping to Keep Employees Healthy
In an effort to maintain health and get moving, employees from NSU’s Office of Information and Innovation Technology recently left their desks and walked laps around Gold Circle Lake. This is just one of the wellness activities that OIIT has started to help keep employees healthy!
Join International Conservationist to Discuss Genomic Cheetah Research
On Saturday, Nov. 12, international cheetah conservationist Laurie Marker, D.Phil., will visit NSU for a reception, lecture, and fundraiser to raise awareness about the endangered African big cat – the cheetah. Marker, a zoologist, research scientist, and conservation biologist, is the founder and director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in…
Ashley Greenway, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, has been selected by TheBestSchools.org as one of ten finalists for the $20,000 Escalante–Gradillas Prize for Best in Education. This annual award recognizes outstanding K–12 educators, awarding $10,000 to the winning teacher and $10,000 to the winner’s school. Greenway is…
Source: Healthfinder.gov Nine out of 10 Americans eat more sodium (salt) than they need. Too much sodium increases your risk for health problems like high blood pressure. Use these tips to help lower the amount of sodium in your diet. Know your sodium limit Ask your doctor how much sodium…
Learn About the Safer Choice Label
Source: Epa.gov Finding cleaning and other products that are safer for you, your family, and the environment should be easy — that’s why we developed our new Safer Choice label. We all play a role in protecting our families’ health and the environment. Products with the Safer Choice label help…
Auditions for National Anthem Singer, Nov. 14
Mark your calendar! Auditions will be held on Monday, November 14, 6:00-7:00 pm for the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the Team 2020 Celebration, which will be held on January 19, 2017 in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. We are looking for exceptional singers from…
Camp Nova’s Kids Day Off Camp, Last day to Register Oct. 11
October 12 – Extreme Action Park Xtreme Action Park is one of South Florida’s premier indoor family entertainment facilities that features amazing games and attractions including bowling, bazooka blast, ropes courses, and more! Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Before and After Care are available) Camp Fee: $48.75 JK…
College of Dental Medicine Professor Recognized for Leadership in Women in Prosthodontics
Sharon C. Siegel, D.D.S., professor at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, is featured in a new book commemorating the pioneer and leadership roles of women in prosthodontics. Prosthodontists are specialists who focus on the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral/facial structures with natural, esthetic, and functional replacements. The…
‘Tis The Season! Alumni Holiday Party, Dec. 8
Join us for the Alumni Holiday Party, Thursday, December 8, 2016 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. Lauderdale Yacht Club, 1725 SE 12 Street, Fort Lauderdale. Cost is $30 per person until December 2, 2016 $35 per person the week of the event and at the door Admission includes heavy appetizers…
NEW Reference Hours for Alvin Sherman Library
The reference department at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library has new hours. Those hours are as follows: Monday to Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm Friday: 11 am to 6 pm. Saturday: 12-8 pm. Sunday: 1-9 Remember, there are other ways to reach a librarian if you need help: Email: …
UM-NSU CARD Opens Miramar Office to Serve Autism Community
The University of Miami Department of Psychology and Nova Southeastern University’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology opened UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities’ (UM-NSU CARD) newest office at NSU Miramar Branch Library & Education Center on September 26, 2016. The new UM-NSU CARD branch office is dedicated to transitioning individuals…
Tools for Success Workshop Series, Oct. 18
Tools for Success is a series of workshops designed to assist students in adapting to university life and ultimately achieving degree completion. They take place Tuesdays, from 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. at the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Upcoming Workshops: October 18 Honing Your Writing Skills Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., Associate…
Come to the Used Book Sale at the Alvin Sherman Library, Last day Oct. 29
The Alvin Sherman Library will host its 22nd Semi-Annual Book Sale from Wednesday, October 26 – Saturday, October 29. The book sale offers a wide assortment of gently used hardcover and paperback titles (fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, children’s books, and specialty) as well as some non-print materials (CDs, DVDs, blu-rays, video…
2016 Undergraduate Education Abroad Fair, Oct. 4
The Office of International Affairs is pleased to announce the first Undergraduate Education Abroad Fair. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the spine area of the Don Taft University Center. All undergraduate students are invited to come and learn more…