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Mark your calendar! Don’t miss Summer Fun at Camp Nova for ages 5-17. Camp Sessions run from June 8- July 31 ( 2 week Sessions available). For more information, click here.
“Know your Roots” Fashion Show & Culture Night, Feb. 20
NSU’s Greek Council will sponsor a fashion show with an emphasis on culture and history on Friday, Feb. 20, 7:00-9:00 pm. Location: Taft University Center Pit. For more information, please contact Tamara Antoine at ta389@nova.edu.
Lunch & Learn Grant Workshop, Feb. 26
The 2015 Lunch & Learn Grant Workshop Series for NSU faculty and staff continues on Thursday, February 26 with “Grant Budgets.” The workshop is scheduled from noon – 1:00 p.m. in the HPD Finkelstein Auditorium, Room 2104. A light lunch is provided and space is limited so please be sure…
Tools for Success Workshops – Winter 2015
The Office of Undergraduate Student Success invites you to Tools for Success, a series of workshops designed to assist undergraduate students in adapting to university life and ultimately achieving degree completion. The workshops will take place from 12:10-12:15 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. For February, topics include:…
NSU to Celebrate Life of Educational Pioneer Marilyn “Mickey” Segal, Feb. 7
Few people can claim that they have helped change not only their community, but have had an impact on communities across the nation and world. Marilyn “Mickey” Segal is one of those people. Because of her lifelong passion for education and the nurturing of children, she helped Nova Southeastern University…
Is it Time to Change your Password? Your NSU password may expire
Nova Southeastern University is committed to maintaining a secure technology environment. One way the university ensures privacy is through the Enterprise Username and Password policy, which requires all users to routinely change their single sign-on password. As such on January 26, 2015 at 12:01 AM, any password that has not…
NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Member
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has announced the appointment of Urszula Strawinska-Zanko, Ph.D., to the faculty. Strawinska-Zanko has been appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR). Strawinska-Zanko holds a master’s degree in social psychology…
ElderSpeak: Conversations between Black Elders and Millennials about “How we got over,” Feb. 7
The Graduate School of Humanities & Social Scienceswill sponsor Elder Talk. Professor Debra Nixon, Ph.D., will facilitate an open dialogue between black elders and younger generations about how they thrived and survived navigating through a larger oppressive system. Time: 5:00 pm. Location:Alvin Sherman Library, Adolfo & Marisela Cotilla Gallery. For more information,…
Gomez Finishes Fifth and Facey 24th at Conclusion of LAAC 2015
Nova Southeastern University men’s golfers Santiago Gomez and Ian Facey each finished in the top 25 at the inaugural Latin America Amateur Championship that wrapped up Sunday at the Pilar Golf Club. Gomez (Jr., Armenia, Colombia) finished in a tie for fifth with his best round coming in the finale,…
Three NSU Employees Elected to Local Public Relations Board
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter recently elected its 2015 Board of Directors, which include three NSU employees. Jeremy Katzman, M.B.A., APR, associate director of public affairs at NSU, was elected president of the chapter. He previously served as president-elect. Additionally, Brian D. Croswhite, APR,…
Baseball’s Baroniel Named NCAA Division II SAAC Chairman
Nova Southeastern University’s Roberto “Bubba” Baroniel (Sr., Miami, Fla.) has made the most of his career as a NCAA Division II student-athlete over the past three and a half years. As much success as he has had on the field, he doubles that off of the field. Recently, Baroniel has…
Conference Head Coachs rank NSU Softball Third in SSC Preseason Poll
The Nova Southeastern University softball team was picked third in the Sunshine State Conference preseason poll, as voted on by the conference head coaches. The Sharks received 46 votes in the poll, finishing behind Rollins and Tampa, who finished with 60 and 58 votes, respectively. NSU was three points higher…
Baseball Voted Fifth in SSC Preseason Poll
The Nova Southeastern University baseball team was chosen fifth in the 2015 Sunshine State Conference Preseason Coaches’ poll, released by the league office on Tuesday. The Sharks were garnered 36 points, just three points behind Saint Leo. NSU finished in sixth place during it’s 2014 campaign, earning an overall record…
Providing Service – NSU Rowing Team volunteers at PATCH Community Garden
The Nova Southeastern University rowing team spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering at the Dania Beach PATCH Community Gardens. The community garden in Dania Beach aims to eliminate blight and improve quality of life by providing green spaces in urban residential districts. They provide locally grown, organic produce for…
NSU’s Celebration of Black History Month 2015 comes to a Close
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will honor Black History Month in February 2015 through a variety of activities including engaging art exhibitions, performances, film screenings, dynamic speakers, compelling educational workshops, discussions, and events for all ages. To view this week’s events, see The Week Ahead section of SharkBytes. Mark your calendars…
Cheerleading Takes Third at World University Cheerleading Championships
The Nova Southeastern University cheerleading team placed third overall at the UCA World University Cheerleading Championships Sunday at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. The Sharks placed third in the All Girls Team Cheer category. The Sharks topped Otemon Gakuin University and also competed against Texas State University and Brock University. “It…
The Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences will sponsor the screening of the three part documentary series Hidden Colors, which tells the real and untold history of people of color around the globe. Directed by Tariq Nasheed, the film discusses some of the reasons the contributions of African and aboriginal…
A Buddhist Teacher’s Perspective on the Search for Inner Peace, Jan. 29
A Buddhist Teacher’s Perspective on the Search for Inner Peace with Geshe Tenzing Tamding will be held on Thursday, January 29, from 12:30—2:00 p.m. Located at the Lifelong Learning Institute— 3424 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328. Free and open to the public. See flyer for more details…
International, Technology-Enhanced Dance Performance Novapool, May 5
Novapool—an international dance project that combines live stage and streamed virtual performances—will return to campus with a collaborative production by students dancers at NSU and John Moores University (Liverpool, England), along with musicians from Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland). The goal is to create a virtual dance company using technology to…
Broward DECA Competition Held at Huizenga Business School
The H. Wayne Huizenga Business School hosted the Broward County DECA High School District Competition in the Huizenga Sales Institute on Friday, Jan. 9. More than 400 DECA Club members from 18 different schools attended the one-day competition, which included events related to entrepreneurship, marketing and sales. As part of…