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Computer and Information Sciences Alumnus Publishes Book
NSU alumnus Vern Czelusniak, Ph.D., has published a biographical book, From GED to PHD: Reaching Higher, that traces his very difficult journey as he overcame educational barriers. Czelusniak completed his dissertation in July 1998 on “Design and Implementation: A Custom Interactive Multimedia CBT for the Blood-Cell Analysis Industry.” He is…
Women’s Golf Team and Coaches Volunteer at Feeding South Florida
The Nova Southeastern University women’s golf team recently took time out of their busy weekend schedules to volunteer at Feeding South Florida. The seven-member squad and two coaches assisted among a large group of volunteers in feeding those in the community in need of food assistance. Feeding South Florida rescues…
GSCIS Alumni Holds First-Ever TED Talk on Cyberethics for Kids
Ben Halpert, alumni of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), recently presented at TEDxKids@Vilnius, the first-ever TED Talk on Cyberethics for kids. The event hosted a curated audience of 300 educators passionate about discussing what and how to teach future students as well as provided 50 kids…
Rowing Wraps Up Preseason: Q&A with Head Coach Heather Barney
The No. 2 Nova Southeastern University rowing team has finished preseason schedule, in which it raced in three scrimmages throughout the early spring. NSUSharks.com sat down with new head coach Heather Barney to talk about the preseason and her crew. Q: Can you talk about your overall outlook on the…
Washington Named Peach Belt Male Track Athlete of the Week
Nova Southeastern track and field sprinter Talyn Washington (Sr., Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) was named Peach Belt Conference Track and Field Athlete of the Week for his performance at the South Florida Invitational. The honor stems from his performance in the 200-meter dash, in which Washington nearly captured an automatic…
Join a Discussion on the Nature of Fundamental Forces in Physics, March 23
As part of the new Science Colloquium Series, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences invites the NSU community to a discussion of some aspects of physics’elusive “Theory of Everything.” “Sidelights on the Theory of Everything” Speaker: Diego Castano, Ph.D., associate professor at the college Monday, March 23 Noon–1:00 p.m….
NSU Swimming and Diving Team Takes Step Forward at 2015 NCAA National Championship
The Nova Southeastern University swimming and diving program has ascended to new heights after this past weekend’s NCAA National Championship, an event in which the Sharks won six national titles and combined for 18 top-three finishes. “We came off the heels of a fantastic conference meet and I was really…
2015 Broward Heart Walk-My Heart, My Life, April 12
Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 8am for activities and fun for all ages at Nova Southeastern University Library Quad. The walk begins at 9am. Heart Walk serves as the signature fund-raising event for the American Heart Association since 1994. Our goal at the Broward Heart Walk is…
Brain Awareness Week: Interactive Events Will Offer Plenty to Think About, April 12
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brain Awareness Week (an international campaign) with interactive demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and more than 30 student-led projects and presentations. Co-hosted by the college’s Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Division of Math, Science, and Technology, the…
Dining is an important piece to our daily lives and Shark Dining is excited to introduce its hard working team to you! In order to get to know us better, new team members will be featured each week so that you can get to know what makes Shark Dining so…
Two NSU Students Receive Highly Competitive NURSE Corps Scholarships
Two Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Nursing students were recently awarded the NURSE Corps Scholarship for their commitment to primary care, ranking NSU among the top 20 institutions nationally based on the number of awardees. Entry-level NSU nursing students Andy Jimenez and Brandon Young received the scholarship, which enables…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Joanna Walczak, M.S. (’08)
Joanna Walczak, M.S. (’08), is the Southeast regional administrator for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Coastal Office. Her responsibilities include oversight of Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves, Coral Reef Conservation Program, Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), and Lignumvitae Aquatic Preserve. She works with 28…
Appointment of Vice President for Clinical Operations
NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., recently announced the appointment of Kelly Gregg as the new Vice President for Clinical Operations. Mr. Gregg brings to NSU over 35 years of business experience in the healthcare environment including specialized expertise in finance, revenue cycle management and medical practice administration. Mr….
Alvin Sherman Library wins Broward Family Favorite 2015 Award
Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library received the Broward Family Favorite 2015 Award from Broward Family Life Magazine. Broward Family Life Magazine readers voted us as one of their Favorite places to get smart. This is the 3rd year that we have received such a distinguished honor from our patrons!…
The History of Voter Exclusion to Be Discussed at Next Faculty Lecture, March 26
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series will feature a discussion of the history of voter exclusion based on such identity factors as race, gender, and ethnicity. “Making Sure the RIGHT People Vote: Identity and Suffrage in American History” Faculty Lecture Series | Charles Zelden, Ph.D., professor…
Fundamental Weight Lifting Technique Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of proper weightlifting. Wednesdays, April 1 – 22, 2015 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room 1 in the RecPlex Workshop will be led by a certified personal trainer. For more information, contact Marcela Sandigo at (954) 262-7018, or email wellness@nova.edu.
Fischler School Honors Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals of the Year
The Fischler School of Education Friday honored 19 north Miami-Dade County Teachers of the Year, Rookie Teachers of the Year, and Paraprofessionals of the Year, their principals, and supporters at a morning reception and event, named “We Love and Respect Teachers.” Opening remarks were given by FSE Interim Dean Ron…
SHSS Alum is Executive Director at the Children’s Home Society of Florida
Rebecca S. E. McGuire, Ph.D., doctoral graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), is Executive Director of the Children’s Home Society of Florida. In her role as a senior leader with Children’s Home Society of Florida, she…
SHSS Hosts Story Café in the Alvin Sherman Library
Community Resolution Services (CRS) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS,) in partnership with the SHSS SGA, hosted Story Café on March 14, 2015 at the Alvin Sherman Library. Story Café, which was free and open to the public, engaged participants in sharing stories related to themselves…
Show your Shark Pride – Tag your Ride and receive a $25 Visa Card
Show your Shark pride! Switch to an NSU Shark Specialty Plate and we’ll give you a $25 Visa Gift card to cover the initial specialty plate fee. Visit the following link for more details: NSU license plate.