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Shepard Broad College of Law to Hold Forum on Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership, Nov. 17
NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law will be hosting a forum on the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, in the Panza Maurer Law Library. The event, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by the Association of Business Law Students (ABLS.)…
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy students from the Phi Delta Chi (PDC) Beta Lambda chapter and the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), organized and participated in the NBC 6 Health & Wellness Expo at the Marlin’s Park stadium on October 21 and November 1. The students provided services…
Psychology Career Day Discusses Professional Opportunities for Graduates
Diverse career opportunities available to psychology majors was the focus of Psychology Career Day held November 7, 2015, at the Don Taft University Center. The event was co-organized by NSU’s Psychology Club and the Broward College Central Campus Psychology Club. It was moderated by Matthew Collins, Ph.D., associate professor at…
Let the Games Begin…at the Flight Deck Pub!
The Flight Deck Pub has recently add an air hockey table, foosball table, and cornhole boards. Come out and enjoy the thrill of competition with our new atmosphere and exceptional taste. The NSU Flight Deck Pub is a modern, yet cozy restaurant space for the NSU community to enjoy. This…
College of Engineering and Computing Professor Publishes Book
Steven Terrell, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Information Systems and Cybersecurity in NSU’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), published a book titled, Writing a Proposal for Your Dissertation Guidelines and Examples. Having worked with doctoral students for more than 20 years, Dr. Terrell feels that a stumbling block…
The Economist and Brookings Institute recently released two separate analyses of college graduates’ salaries 10 years after they began their pursuit of higher education. Nova Southeastern University (NSU) respectively ranked in the 77th and 76th percentile nationally. “Our priority at NSU is preparing our students for success in their chosen…
Volunteer for CommunityFest 2016
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) invites you to volunteer for our 13th Annual NSU CommunityFest! With an average of 4500+ participants each year, CommunityFest celebrates and connects NSU students, employees, and the community through a carnival-like atmosphere around Gold Circle Lake, located on NSU’s campus. This year, the event will be…
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention Learn about the many types of seizures. A seizure is a short change in normal brain activity that can cause changes in awareness, behavior, or body movement. Because anyone can have a seizure, it’s important to recognize seizure symptoms and to know how…
OHR’s Employee Wellness Challenge, “Maintain Don’t Gain”
The Office of Human Resources is happy to announce its second Employee Wellness Challenge, “Maintain Don’t Gain” running November 23 – December 31. The goal is to find a way to add PHYSICAL ACTIVITY to your day during the holiday season, which can help you maintain your weight and/or lose…
NSU hosts Third Annual NSU-MUN High School Conference
The Nova International Relations Association (NIRA), which serves as NSU’s Model United Nations team, welcomed over 150 Broward-area high school students to campus for the 3rd Annual NSU-MUN High School Conference. On Friday, October 30 the event brought together student delegates from 8 local high schools and involved a full…
NSU Athletics Partners with Davie Elementary
Members of the Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball and volleyball teams recently began a mentorship program with Davie Elementary School. As part of the program, student-athletes will visit the school weekly to read to students and also serve as mentors. The NSU student-athletes are very excited to take part in…
Sharks and Service! Get ready for November Service Trip
Sharks who love to serve will enjoy this weekend, which will consist of learning, serving and dealing with the issue of Youth. Participants will have the opportunity to travel to Kissimmee, Florida to work with Give Kids the World. Transportation and lodging will be provided. Cost: $60 dollar per person. Time: Leaving…
Intramural Soccer and Basketball
4 v 4 Soccer Tournament Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, Co-Recreational Cost: Free 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, Co-Recreational Cost: Free Open to NSU Students, Faculty, Staff. Sign up at www.imleagues.com Click here for a full listing of the Intramural Fall 2015 Calendar. For more information contact Alina Cioletti at…
Help to Impact a Life – Volunteer at the Million Meal Pack, Join Us May 1
AARP and the Miami Dolphins will host the 3rd Annual Million Meal Pack in the Arena at NSU’s Don Taft University Center. Shifts are available beginning at 7:45 am. (Closed-toe shoes required for volunteers) All packaged meals will be delivered primarily to people 50+ in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach…
NSU University School CPR Training Event Continues to Spread Awareness
NSU University School recently hosted its Third Annual Citizen CPR training for the Upper School. USchool is the first in South Florida and one of the first schools in the state to champion training of this magnitude. Shari Kumar (class of 2015) started the American Red Cross (ARC) club when…
Intramural Golf Tournament, Feb. 21
Join the Office of Recreation and Wellness’ Intramural Golf Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at the Davie Golf & Country Club. Prize includes two full week passes to the Honda Classic PGA from February 22–28. To register: Sign up at www.imleagues.com Click “Create Account” on top right had corner…
Distinguished NASA Scientist Meets with NSU University School Students
NSU University School welcomed a visit from NSU alumna, Gail J. Allen, D.B.A. Allen, deputy chief scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), discussed NASA’s Involvement in the International Space Station, plans for astronauts to travel to Mars and climate change. During her presentation with Upper School students,…
CAHSS invites you to the Musical Comedy, Once upon a Mattress, Feb. 24-26
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to attend a performance by the Department of Performing and Visual Arts of the musical comedy, Once upon a Mattress. The play is from the book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer, with music…
CAHSS Faculty Presents at African United Council Conference in Orlando
Bertha Kadenyi Amisi, Ph.D., faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was the invited speaker at the African United Council Conference (AUC) in Orlando. The AUC is a nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting African refugees. Amisi has extensive experience with international NGOs and the…
CAHSS Launches Honor Society Chapter, Delta Kappa Omicron
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce their new chapter in Delta Kappa, the International Marriage and Family Honor Society. Delta Kappa is the official honor society for Marriage and Family Therapy. The NSU chapter is called Delta Kappa Omicron and was started by…