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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
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Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Wounded Warrior Alum Joins the IRS as Investigative Analyst
Andre Sinclair, M.S., graduate of the National Security Affairs master’s program in NSU’s College of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has joined the federal government’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as an investigative analyst. The IRS has been working in conjunction with the Veterans Affairs Administration Office to form an…
Interested in international affairs? Undergrads Invited to Join Model United Nations Team
The Nova International Relations Association (NIRA) is NSU’s award-winning Model United Nations team in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Established in 2012 by a dedicated group of political science students, the team is open to undergraduates of any major or college who are interested in international affairs…
NSU Faculty Member Elected to Board of Syrian American Medical Society of South Florida
Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, B.Pharm., Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutics at NSU’s College of Pharmacy, was among five members elected to the Board of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) of South Florida. Previously, Qalaji was president and a board member for the Syrian American Council (SAC) of South Florida. During his…
Elaine Wallace Honored with Morton Terry Founders’ Award
During the Health Professions Division Commencement Ceremony held August 19 in the NSU Don Taft University Center, Elaine M. Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S., College of Osteopathic Medicine dean, was presented with the Morton Terry Founders’ Award, which honors inspirational leadership in education and health care administration. “Your commitment to…
NSU University School Fall Open House
NSU University School sets a foundation for success and a love for learning in a student centered environment. Our highly qualified teachers encourage students to think critically and creatively, embrace technology, and work collaboratively to solve real-world, complex problems. Students showcase their academic, artistic, and athletic talents in a multitude…
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Donates over 400 Food Items to Pantry of Broward County
The Nova Southeastern University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee donated 290 pounds worth of food in a recent food drive for the Pantry of Broward County. The Sharks held their food drive during the recent 2015 Fall Kickoff party, with SAAC asking all teams to bring any nonperishable food items they could…
Tennis Releases 2015-16 Schedule
The Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis team and head coach Stephen Schram look to build on last year’s breakthrough campaign as they have announced the team’s 2015-16 schedule, to start with individual events in the fall. NSU will play in various USTA tournaments in September and October, centered around the…
Men’s Golf Voted No. 1 in Bushnell Golfweek Preseason Poll
The Nova Southeastern University men’s golf team will begin the 2015-16 season as the No. 1 team in Division II, after being voted as such in the Bushnell Golfweek Preseason DII Coaches Poll, released by the GCAA on Friday. The Sharks will return seven members from the 2015 National Championship…
NBC’s Back to College Week – Let’s Show Shark Pride, Sept. 30
Are you proud to be an NSU Shark? Well, now you can demonstrate our pride to the South Florida community. On Wednesday September 30, NBC-6 will be reporting LIVE from NSU for their special college week feature. NBC-6 will also feature other local colleges– but we want to show them…
Help Us Present at the 2016 SXSWedu® Conference
Ron Chenail, Ph.D., editor-in-chief of The Qualitative Report, associate provost, professor of Family Therapy and director of the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research Program, and Michele Gibney, university archivist, have submitted a proposal to present “Scholarly Journals: Building and Engaging Community” at the upcoming SXSWedu® Conference in 2016. SXSWedu® fosters…
Full 2015-16 Schedules Released for Men’s and Women’s Golf
The Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s golf teams, under respective head coaches Ryan Jamison and Amanda Brown, have released their upcoming 2015-16 full schedules, which includes the squads co-hosting the annual Guy Harvey Invitational. Both sides will have four fall events, with the women first to tee off, Sept….
NSU to Host Kickoff for National Give Kids A Smile Day Program
The ADA (American Dental Association) Foundation recently announced that NSU will serve as the kickoff location for the national 2016 Give Kids A Smile program in February. “We’re thrilled,” said Dr. Linda C. Niessen, dean of NSU College of Dental Medicine. “The students already have plans to make the program…
“Human Trafficking in South Florida” is the topic of the next Faculty symposium scheduled for 4:30-6:00 pm in the Faculty Shark Club on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Speakers include Sandrine Gaillard-Kenney, Ed.D., assistant dean and associate professor, College of Health Care Sciences; and Brianna Black Kent, Ph.D., associate chair of…
The 2016 parking decals are now available to all members of the NSU community. Please download the new 2016 Parking Decal Application. You must present your completed application and submit a copy of your current vehicle registration in person. Please note that applications cannot be mailed, faxed, or sent through…
Win prizes – Wellness Made Simple: BINGO Challenge, Deadline Oct. 1
The Office of Human Resources has developed a new program -Wellness Made Simple: Bingo Challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to increase employee participation in healthy activities while having fun. Ten winners will be selected from drawing. Prizes include (2 in each category): resistance band, Fitbit, One month free…
Back to School – It’s Kids Eat Right Month
Submitted by Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RDN, CSSD, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics This time of year brings to a close the freedom of the summer months. By now, your family has prepared for a return to school; it could be the first day of kindergarten…
Exhibition Opening: The Indestructible Lee Miller
The Indestructible Lee Miller, considers the life and work of preeminent American photographer Lee Miller from three perspectives: as the as the favored model of leading photographers including Edward Steichen and Arnold Genthe during the 1920s; as the assistant, collaborator and muse of surrealist artist Man Ray in the 1930s;…
NSU Researcher Spotlight: Anxiety Treatment, OCD and Related Disorders
Jedidiah Siev, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology and is the Director of NSU’s Anxiety Treatment Center (ATC) and OCD and Related Disorders (NORD) Program. Siev completed a post-doctoral fellowship and pre-doctoral internship at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School, following…
Sign up for a RecPlex Membership
Here are Top 10 Reasons to be A RecPlex Member: 10. AVAILABILITY—We’re open over 100 hours each week. 9. GROUP CLASSES—We offer more than 40 Group Exercise classes each week led by certified fitness professionals. 8. SWIMMING—We have a heated leisure pool. Yes, it can get “cold” during South Florida…
NSU Academic Diving Program Class
The NSU Academic Diving Program offers scuba training to students, faculty, staff and the general public at the prestigious Nova Southeastern University Aquatic Complex. Courses taught at the NSU Academic Diving Program are unlike others. Here are qualities that give the NSU Recreational Diving Program courses such distinction: Taught in…