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UM-NSU CARD to host Communication Supports for Problem Behavior Workshop, April 11
The University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) will be hosting a free workshop for families and professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at the NSU Health Professions…
Louder Than A Bomb Florida is here on NSU’s Campus, Ends April 18
LOUDER THAN A BOMB FLORIDA, an explosive youth poetry festival presented by The Miami Dolphins Foundation and Nova Southeastern University, will kick off on Wednesday, April 8 and runs through Saturday, April 18. Graduate student, Noushka Belizaire, will represent NSU in the College Slam competition on Friday, April 17. To…
NSU’s Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine Presents Monthly Seminar, April 3
NSU College of Medicine’s Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine (INIM) will host its monthly Research Seminar Series on the first Friday of the month. Join us on April 3, in the Chancellor’s Dining room of Terry Building at 12-1:30 p.m. Charles Mace, Ph.D., professor of psychology, will present “Biobehavioral Diagnosis and…
2015 Commencement Grad Fairs Set for NSU Bookstore
For the fourth-consecutive year, the NSU Bookstore will host a pair of Grad Fairs for 2015 commencement candidates at its main-campus University Park Plaza location at 3662 S. University Drive, in Davie, Florida. The first will take place from Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25, 2015 from noon to 5:00…
Fischler School Staff Member Receives Zeta of the Year Award for Community Service
Lois Lee, professional development coordinator for the National Institute for Educational Options at Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, was recently honored during the 69th Community Fellowship Awards Luncheon given by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Beta Tau Zeta Graduate Chapter. Lee received the Zeta of the Year Award at…
Fin Fest Starts, Ends April 11
Join us April 6-11 for a week full of activities to get you ready to face finals and wrap up the year! There will be food, giveaways, and a whole lot of entertainment that you won’t want to miss! See flyer for more details…
Shark Dining’s Guest Satisfaction Survey is Now Available
Shark Dining wants to hear from you! The guest satisfaction survey is available through April 10. Please share your opinion about NSU’s dining venues. You can tell them which locations are your favorite or suggest menu items and variety by clicking here on the survey today! For more information, contact Amanda…
NSU’s Office of International Affairs Welcomes International Educators State Conference
Nova Southeastern University’s Office of International Affairs recently hosted the 2015 Annual Florida Association of International Educators State Conference (FAIE). FAIE is an affiliate of NAFSA Region VII – the national organization for international educators. The main goal of this organization is to provide a common platform for all educators…
Like his human counterparts, it seems a shortfin mako shark tagged by researchers at Nova Southeastern University’s Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) has decided to visit the tropical waters off Puerto Rico. The shark, dubbed “St. Mary’s” as it’s named for a school in Ohio, has “pinged” off the coast…
Paint the Campus Purple for Relay for Life
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 2015 RELAY DAY *Wear purple and show that relay spirit Noon–1:00 p.m. Don Taft University Center, Spine Thursday, April 2, 2015 United We Stand for Relay Bake Sale Fundraiser Noon–1:00 p.m. Don Taft University Center, Spine Friday, April 3, 2015 Water Balloon Fight Alvin Sherman Library…
Get ACSM Certified and Become a Personal Trainer
This exclusive workshop of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), is delivered by the Fitness Education Network, for participants who are interested in attaining the highly respected ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM credential. This workshop provides state-of-the art information in the exercise sciences, including updated ACSM and industry guidelines as…
Test of NSU’s ALERT Emergency Notification System, March 31
At Nova Southeastern University, the safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority. As such, the university will be testing the capabilities of the NSU ALERT Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The NSU ALERT Notification System capabilities that we will test…
SHSS Faculty and Student Present on Emotional Intelligence
Neil Katz, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), co-presented workshops with DCAR doctoral candidate Katherine Sosa titled, “Emotional Intelligence: You got it, now use it!” at the Leadership Broward Summit. The event was held February…
NSU Oceanographic Center Professor Presents at International Genomics Conference
Jose Lopez, Ph.D., a professor at NSU’s Oceanographic Center, is also the co-founder of the Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA.) He recently attended and introduced the Alliance’s second workshop, held in Munich Germany, March 22-24, 2015. This international consortium had its inaugural meeting in 2023 at NSU’s Center of Excellence in Coral…
SHSS Faculty Named an NAACP History Maker
Debra Nixon, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named an NAACP History Maker. During Black History Month, the NAACP sought to recognize those taking a stand against inequality, injustice, and discrimination. Nixon’s research focus includes…
NEHEP Welcomes College of Optometry Associate Professor to Planning Committee
The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) announced Janet Leasher, O.D., M.P.H, F.A.A.O., associate professor of optometry at NSU’s College of Optometry, as its new Planning Committee member for 2015‒2018. The Planning Committee, which advises the National Eye Institute on the overall development, implementation, and evaluation of NEHEP activities, comprises…
Computer and Information Sciences Student to Compete at QVC Analytics Challenge
NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences student Rick Lunkenheimer, was selected as one of the 10 finalists in the QVC Analytics Challenge. This competition involves using real world data from Fortune 500 companies to solve problems. Lunkenheimer’s entry was a Tableau visualization that depicted how moving a plant…
NSU to host 16th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards (STUEYS), March 31
NSU will soon be recognizing its finest during the glitz and glamour of the 16th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards – affectionately known as the “STUEYS.” At 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 2015 in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, the STUEY’s will honor students, faculty, staff, corporate…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Michale F. Gervasi, D.O. (’87)
Michale F. Gervasi, D.O. (’87), is president and CEO for Florida Community Health Centers, Inc., a position that allows him to work with the underserved. In addition to seeing patients, he is responsible for the operations of 11 practice sites and a corporate office, as well as 380 staff members…
Pride Bite: Oral Health America Provides $25,000 Grant to NSU’s College of Dental Medicine
Smiles Across America® (SAA), an Oral Health America (OHA) program, is pleased to welcome the Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Dental Medicine to the SAA network to provide sealants to children enrolled in North Miami School District. OHA will support NSU with $25,000 in grant funding to increase access…