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College of Psychology Faculty Member Receives the University’s Professor of the Year Award
Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Ph.D., professor at the College of Psychology and director of NSU’s Family Violence Program, was recently awarded NSU’s 2014-2015 President’s Distinguished Professor Award of Excellence. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in the Alvin Sherman Library. Well known in the local law, state,…
CAHSS’ Writing Center Surpasses 500 Session for Students by Midterm
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to announce that The Writing Center provided over 500 writing sessions for students by the midterm. This is a significant increase over the 370 sessions provided by the same time last year. This only includes undergraduate writing sessions and…
CAHSS’ NIRA Receives Awards at 10th Annual Florida Model United Nations Conference
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce that the student group, Nova International Relations Association (NIRA), recently participated in the 10th Annual Florida Model United Nations Conference (FMUN). Despite the fact that most of the group’s founding members graduated last year, the delegation received…
NSU Hosts 14th Annual Faculty Reception
The NSU Libraries recently hosted its 14th 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…
NSU Libraries’ UC Takeover – Fall in Love with the Library, Nov. 5
In an attempt to help students and faculty learn more about what the NSU Libraries can do for them, the NSU Libraries is partnering with NSU’s Office of Student Activities to take over “SEA Thursday” on November 5, 2015, with a “Fall in Love with Your Library” Fair. At the…
College of Psychology Faculty Honored, Presented Research at School Counselor Convention
Two adjunct professors at NSU’s College of Psychology were honored at the Florida School Counselor Association Convention. Other faculty and adjunct faculty members presented research at the convention held October 22–24, 2015, in Orlando, Florida. Daniel Shapiro, Ed.D., adjunct professor at the college, was recognized as the 2015 Elementary School Counselor of the…
Men’s Soccer Commend Six Seniors Prior to Facing Eckerd
Six Sharks were honored on Senior Night prior to playing their final encounter at the NSU Soccer Complex on Saturday, Oct. 24 , as the Nova Southeastern University men’s soccer team hosted the Eckerd Tritons (7-4-1, 3-2-1 SSC). The Sharks (5-8, 1-6 SSC) had the farewell match for six players…
Cross Country Teams Maintain Remarkable Form at SSC Championships
The Nova Southeastern University men’s cross country team finished second overall, while the women’s team finished fourth overall, at the 2015 Sunshine State Conference Championship Saturday at Holloway Park. The men had a pool of 56 total runners and finished with 38 points in the 8K race, just 10 short…
Women’s Soccer Hosts Saint Leo, “Think Pink” to Wrap Regular Season
The Nova Southeastern University women’s soccer squad closes out the regular season with a makeup match against Saint Leo on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., which will determine their conference postseason fate while also serving as “Think Pink” night for the team. Throughout October, NSU has been partnering with…
Phi Delta Chi in Project Down Town
On October 17, 2015, the Beta Lambda chapter of NSU College of Pharmacy’s Phi Delta Chi professional pharmacy fraternity contributed to Project Down Town at Stranahan Park in Fort Lauderdale. The Phi Delta Chi Brothers and Pledges volunteered by preparing and distributing homemade food to those who are less fortunate….
NSU Research Spotlight: Linda Sobell, Ph.D. and Mark Sobell, Ph.D.
Most individuals whose alcohol problems are not severe, particularly college students and young adults, do not seek treatment. NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies researchers Linda Sobell, Ph.D. and Mark Sobell, Ph.D., supported by several federally funded research grants have successfully recruited such individuals to participate in alternative interventions (vs….
FAMTE’s Doctoral Student of the Year Award
The Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (FAMTE) has established the Doctoral Student of the Year Award. The Award is given on an annual basis with recognition of the recipient at the annual meeting of FAMTE during the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM)…
NSU hosts Broward County School Board College Fair
Broward County Public Schools and BRACE (Broward Advisors for Continuing Education) hosted the inaugural county-wide College Fair on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus on Tuesday, October 20. Approximately 4,000 local residents attended the event which featured recruiters from 150 colleges including NSU. In addition to having the opportunity to meet representatives…
Alvin Sherman Library’s 20th Semi-Annual Used Book Sale, Oct. 30-31
The Alvin Sherman Library will host its 20th Semi-Annual Book Sale from Wednesday, October 28 – Saturday, October 31. 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…
Realizing Potential: Grand Opening of the Collaborative Study Room
The NSU Alvin Sherman Library recently celebrated the Grand Opening of the Circle of Friends Collaborative Study Room located on the Library’s 3rd floor. This state of the art room was a gift of the Circle of Friends, and is designed to meet the ever changing needs of our students…
NSU hosts Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet tickets are now on sale. Tickets cost $60 for the general public and $40 for NSU faculty, staff and students. All tickets must be purchased by Oct. 30. Please contact Kim Carbo at 954-262-8254 or email carbo@nova.edu for more information. The Class of…
Dr. George Hanbury, President of Nova Southeastern University, Featured in Sun-Sentinel
First of all, I would like to point out that I am neither a registered Republican nor Democrat but registered as “No Party Affiliation” or what many call an independent voter. It is, therefore, in that vein that I wish to be heard. As a concerned university president and grandfather…
Homecoming Backyard Party: A Post-Game Tailgate
This year’s Homecoming Backyard Party at the NSU Flight Deck Pub. It will begin immediately after the Homecoming Volleyball Game. If you missed it last year, you won’t want to miss it again! This event brings our graduate and undergraduate students, alumni, faculty and staff together for a night of…
CAHSS partners with Broward Cultural Division to Launch Broward Dance Coalition Initiative
Continuing its work to cultivate South Florida’s dance community, Broward Cultural Division, in partnership with NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and the Department of Performing and Visual Arts, launches its Broward Dance Coalition Initiative with a high-powered, inspirational experience with the renowned Dr. Rennie Harris. The event…
Home Depot’s Women Leaders Network at NSU Orlando
On Thursday, September 24, 2015, women in management from Home Depot gathered at Nova Southeastern University’s Orlando Campus for a leadership seminar. The leaders use this as a networking opportunity to brainstorm ideas and to build relationships. Toni Ballone, assistant director at NSU Orlando took part in the event and…