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Alumni Spotlight: Sharks in the Pros: Baseball’s Opening Week 2015
From Maine to Detroit, west to Milwaukee and all the way across the globe to Tokyo, four former Sharks have opened their 2015 seasons at the professional level. Coming off of a breakout 2014 season, J.D. Martinez has picked up right where he left off, hitting four home runs in…
Neal Asbury—Entrepreneur and Author—Speaks at Distinguished Lecture Series
It was standing room only as NSU students, professors, staff and guests gathered on Wednesday, April 15, to hear Neal Asbury shares his insight for the last Distinguished Lecture Series event for the 2014-’15 academic year presented by the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Asbury, CEO of…
Limited Time Offer: Membership Price Match at the RecPlex
Are you a member of another fitness facility? If so, the RecPlex wants you! Let us know the rate you are paying, we will try to match it and get you to switch. Why go elsewhere when you can have the convenience of being right on campus? RecPlex Features •…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Sasidhar Nallapati, Postdoctoral Certificate (’06)
Sasidhar Nallapati, Postdoctoral Certificate (’06), earned his dental degree from the Government Dental College and Hospital in Hyderabad, India, before obtaining postgraduate training in the specialty of endodontics from NSU. After graduation, he established a quality-centered endodontic private practice in Kingston, Jamaica. He also leads the course for the predoctoral…
SunTrust Foundation’s Latest Gift Supports NSU Scholarship Fund
As part of their ongoing support of Nova Southeastern University (NSU), representatives from SunTrust and the SunTrust Foundation have donated $50,000 to fund an endowed scholarship, adding to the organization’s significant investment in education throughout the community and at NSU. The scholarship is for undergraduate students with financial need and…
SHSS Students and Alum Present at the 2015 NASPA Annual Conference
Craig Johnson and Rae Horton, graduate students in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) at NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), and SHSS alumna Stephani Schmidt, M.S., along with Carol Galladian, Ph.D., presented at the 2015 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans. NASPA is the Student Affairs…
SHSS Faculty Presents at the 64th Center for Latin American Studies Annual Conference
Elena Bastidas, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the 64th Center for Latin American Studies Annual Conference held at the University of Florida this past March. The theme of the conference was “Envisioning…
Does Springtime Put You in the Mood for Music, April 18
Join student performers from NSU’s Chamber Ensemble class, Vocal Ensemble, and the Mako Band for a concert full of springtime spirit. The set-lists include pop songs, spirituals, chamber music, and Bossa Nova hits. Spring Music Concert | Performance Series Saturday, April 18 7:30 p.m. Performance Theatre | Don Taft University…
NSU Nursing Faculty Member Publishes Article on National Nursing Faculty Shortage
Marcia J. Derby, Ph.D., R.N., associate professor in NSU’s College of Nursing, recently published an article in the Journal of Nursing and Care titled, “The Nursing Faculty Shortage: Predictors of Job Satisfaction and Intent to Stay in Academe: A Review of the Literature.” The article explored the impact of the…
Studies have shown that the United States has one of the highest incidences of fatal anaphylaxis in the world. For anaphylaxis treatment in community settings, epinephrine intramuscular injection using an auto-injector, e.g. EpiPen®, in the thigh is universally recommended. Despite this, many people at risk of anaphylaxis in community settings…
New Issue of Digressions Student Literary Magazine Now Available
Have you heard of Digressions? It’s NSU’s official student-run literary magazine, jam-packed with creative expression known for making an impression. Volume 12, the Winter 2015 issue, is now available online and in print. The new issue includes original poetry, short fiction, and visual art by NSU undergraduate students. Digressions is…
Undergraduate Students Recognized for Award-Winning Scholarship, Creative Works
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted the Undergraduate Student Symposium on April 10, 2015 to showcase outstanding scholarship and creative works by NSU students. The event included poster displays, oral presentations, performances, and film presentations. Also recognized were student participants in the Undergraduate Film Festival, Seventh Annual Juried…
No. 2 Women’s Golf Stages Huge Comeback to Advance to National Championships
The No. 2 Nova Southeastern University women’s golf team posted their best round on Tuesday, May 5 to finish off a remarkable comeback at the NCAA Super South Regional, leaping from sixth to third and advancing to the DII National Championships, while freshman Mailen Domecq Chantry earned co-medalist honors among…
Join us for the JDRF Broward OneWalk, April 18
Join us for the JDRF Broward OneWalk! Form a team, join a team, donate, volunteer and/or walk with us. Service hours provided. The Walk will consist of music, entertainment, bounce houses, celebrity appearances and complimentary food. Bring out your family, friends, and colleagues and get ready for a fun-filled morning….
Mini Muse: Haitian Metal Sculpture
Mini Muse is a monthly education program for children 5 – 10 years old. Join us on to make memories with your family as you tour the exhibition From Within and Without: The History of Haitian Photography. Learn about the art of Haitian metal sculpture and the symbolism of this…
Fitwell and Phi Sigma Sigma to host Yoga and Tea, April 22
Come join Fitwell and Phi Sigma Sigma for yoga and tea on April 22 from 12 to 1 on the Library Quad. Space is limited so come early! For more information, email lv350@nova.edu.
Speaker Presentation – Meditation & Modern Life, April 21
We welcome you to join us for a free discussion on Mediation & Modern Life. Speakers will be Adi Suta, DMD, a graduate of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine who is currently a Dharma Teacher in training. The other speaker is Carlos Montero, JDPSN, a chemistry teacher and chair of…
No. 4 Tennis Places Second in Initial NCAA South Region Rankings
The No. 4 Nova Southeastern University tennis team entered into the first NCAA Regional Rankings of the 2015 season as the second-ranked squad in the South, as released on Wednesday. The Sharks (16-1, 6-1 SSC) were 11-0 against DII competition as of the deadline to input results on Monday. They…
Geico Alumni Athlete of the Month: Miles Mikolas
Former Nova Southeastern University baseball standout, Miles Mikolas, has taken his talents overseas after spending the last three years with the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers. Mikolas joins a storied ball club, the Yomiuri Giants, referred to as the “New York Yankees of Japan.” NSUSharks.com caught up with Mikolas…
Baseball player – Michael Hernandez – Named SSC Player of the Week
Michael Hernandez (So., Pembroke Pines, Fla.) has been named the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, after going 5-for-12 in a sweep of the No. 3 Tampa Spartans, including two walk-off performances. On Friday night, Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a triple and one RBI. The RBI came on a…