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Broward County Public Schools’ First Annual College Fair, Oct. 20
As the process of applying to and selecting a college becomes more and more competitive and complex, students and parents need all the help and information they can get. Attending a college fair is the best way to gather information about colleges and universities. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) 2015…
Sixth Annual Shark Invitational Completes 2015-16 Swimming and Diving Schedule
Head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron has finalized the 2015-16 men’s and women’s swimming and diving schedule with the inclusion of the 2015 Shark Invitational, the team’s annual four-day event at the NSU Aquatic Complex, taking place this season in early December. The teams will take part in seven regular season meets…
NSU Soccer Player Gains Her Second Conference Award of the Season
For the second time in three weeks, the Sunshine State Conference has awarded women’s soccer senior Sierra Lelii as their Offensive Player of the Week, as announced on Monday, Sept. 21. Lelii (Seminole, Fla.) notched three more goals over a 2-1 week for the Sharks, to now total a league-leading…
Nova Southeastern University Is Now on Google Maps’ Street View
Earlier this year there were some strange things happening on Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) main campus. Students, faculty and staff reported seeing people wielding odd-looking contraptions and riding around in strange and interesting vehicles. But no cause for alarm – it was a team from Google who were mapping NSU’s…
Come to the NSU Employee Health Fair, Oct. 21
NSU’s Employee Health Fair will be held on Oct. 21, 10 am – 2 pm in the Don Taft University Center, 2nd floor basketball courts. The fair includes free flu shots administered, prizes, free medical screenings, including glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol; fitness demonstrations, refreshments and more. The event is…
Join us for Dance Jam—Pink It Out Edition, Oct. 21
Come dance up a sweat with other students to the hottest hip-hop, club kick, and Zumba beats for FREE on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 from 8:00–9:00 p.m. at the RecPlex, Indoor Basketball Court • Second Floor, Don Taft University Center. Do not forget to Pink-It-Out, wear your pink gear…
NSU’s College of Engineering and Computing Hosts Events to Raise Cybersecurity Awareness, Oct. 21
NSU College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) will be hosting a series of events in observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The events will take place on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, 3301 College Ave., Davie. Upcoming events include: October 21 @ noon CEC will host a webinar –…
Art Fallout – Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month
The community is invited to connect with 20 of Fort Lauderdale’s art venues during this free, annual Art Fallout event celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month. Free admission to NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s exhibitions. The Museum Café will feature 2-for-1 wine and beer and light bites. Patrons may park in Broward…
Team NSU for the Baudhuin Preschool- Autism Speaks Walk, Sept. 26
Statistics show that one in 68 children are affected by autism. The Baudhuin School at the Mailman Segal Center has been providing services for children on the autism spectrum and their families for more than two decades. NSU students, staff, and faculty are invited to join Team NSU for the…
CAHSS to host Intellectual Conversations Series “Truth and Power”
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will host the CAHSS Intellectual Conversations beginning September 24, 2015. In the fall, the series topic will be “Truth and Power.” The opening lecture will feature Stephen Levitt, LL.M., faculty in the Department of History and Political Science. Levitt will discuss…
New Honors Students Earn Scholarship Award During First Week of Semester
Students from NSU’s Undergraduate Honors Program joined faculty, administration, and distinguished members of university leadership for the fall 2015 Honors Banquet on September 16. Hosted by the Farquhar Honors College, the annual event recognizes new Honors students for their early dedication to academic excellence and the promising collegiate careers ahead…
Glow While You Flow Yoga Party, Sept. 23
Come flow and glow at a specialized yoga class instructed by Maria Pontillo. Wednesday September 23, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Recplex Multipurpose Room 3 Only 25 spots available. Fee is $5.00. For more information please call (954) 262-7301.
6th Annual Student Success Fair Winners
The Office of Undergraduate Student Success recently held their 6th Annual Student Success Fair in the DeSantis Atrium. All students who participated in at least eight stations were eligible to enter the raffle to win $20.00 in Shark Dining dollars. The students were selected randomly for their participation. The students…
Want to study abroad? Attend the Education Abroad Fair, Oct. 8
The Office of International Affairs provides you with opportunities to explore the world and at the same time make progress with your studies. The programs offered can be for a semester, for a summer, or for an entire year. NSU is constantly looking for high quality study abroad programs to…
Rowing Team Informs Community on Hurricane Preparedness
Nova Southeastern University’s rowing team lent a hand to the Community Foundation of Broward by passing out information on hurricane preparedness to a nearby neighborhood in Northern Fort Lauderdale. The community service effort was made possible through the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at NSU. The Fort Lauderdale Ready Day project was…
Alumni Spotlight: Former Shark Star Celia Earns First Pro Tournament Title
Nova Southeastern University men’s golf alum Ricardo Celia won his first professional tournament over the weekend, claiming the All you need is Ecuador Open title. Celia, a three-time NCAA All-American while at NSU, turned pro at this very same event a year ago, and shot under par each of the…
Athletics Academic Services Wraps Up Busy Week of Events
The Nova Southeastern University Athletics Academic Services office recently took part in a pair of events aimed at preparing student-athletes for the future. On Wednesday, the Sharks attended the NSU Undergraduate Student Success Fair and on Thursday, the office hosted the Lunch & Learn: Financial Basics Workshop event. Several departments…
Rowing Announces Fall Schedule
The Nova Southeastern University rowing head coach Heather Barney has released the fall 2015 schedule, with the Sharks set to compete three times. NSU will be looking to claim the NCAA National Championship in the spring of 2016 under the supervision of second-year head coach Heather Barney and assistant coach Devin Fay….
NSU Student Athlete Featured in Saturday’s Miami Herald
Walter Villa of the Miami Herald wrote a feature Saturday on Nova Southeastern University men’s soccer student-athlete Filippo Mancini. Villa talked to Mancini and head coach Giuseppe DePalo about Mancini’s background, the Milan Derby and NSU soccer’s diverse team. Below is an excerpt from the story and a link to…
NSU Athletics Announces Partnership with Stretch Internet for Gameday Multimedia
The Nova Southeastern University Athletic Department has announced a new partnership with Stretch Internet that will allow NSU to broadcast games and run live statistics through their GameCentral 2.0 platform. The Sharks will begin this brand new partnership with Stretch by broadcasting NSU’s women’s soccer match against North Alabama in…