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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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FCE Professor Volunteers as Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Strong Minds Program
Maribel Del Rio-Roberts, Psy.D., Associate Professor at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, recently attended the Special Olympics Florida State Basketball Championship in Tavares, Florida, as the Volunteer Clinical Director for their Strong Minds program. This program is an interactive learning activity focused on developing adaptive coping skills. Competition…
A Day in the Life of a Sonographer
Join the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Tampa Bay Regional Campus on Thursday, March 14 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. to take part in an interactive discussion on what it is really like to work in the exciting, heart racing, and challenging, yet rewarding, profession of cardiovascular sonography with a…
Join Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Orlando Campus on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Career Exploration, where you can find out how you can gain a competitive advantage in your career, your community, and your life. Attend to gain career advice from local professionals and leaders, participate in…
Grant Writing Workshop: Tips and Tools of the Trade
Join the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Jacksonville Campus on Thursday, March 7 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a Grant Writing Workshop: Tips and Tools of the Trade, which is designed for not-for-profit professionals and will provide an overview of the methods, concepts, and tools used for winning grant funding. Roxana Ross,…
Recyclemania 2019 – Get in the Game, last event Feb. 26
Recyclemania is an eight week national competition to see which university across the country can collect the most recycling while reducing trash production. This year, we are aiming to decrease our trash production by 10% while increasing our recycling amounts by 10% as well! Lets Go Green NSU! Tuesday,…
Join NSU Law as they host the third AIDD Clinic Roundtable and Conference. Renowned judges, legal professionals, advocates, and representatives for persons with special needs will come together again to explore best practices and assess community interests. Learn how you can make a positive impact on the community of Adults…
Great White Shark Genome Decoded
The great white shark is one of the most recognized marine creatures on Earth, generating widespread public fascination and media attention, including spawning one of the most successful movies in Hollywood history. In a major scientific step to understand the biology of this iconic apex predator, and sharks in general,…
Halmos Faculty Looks at How Many Bacteria are in a Kiss
For Valentine ’s Day, Telemundo aired a special segment called “Amenaza Escondida” or “Hidden Threats” on their show Al Rojo Vivo. Recently, a publication showed that up to 80 million bacteria are transferred during a 10-second kiss. The episode tested that possibility. The show’s producers found three couples and collected…
Road in Clearwater to be Renamed in Honor of Dr. Kiran C. Patel
On Jan. 17, The Clearwater City Council issued a resolution to change the name of Damascus Road to Dr. Kiran C. Patel Boulevard. The road runs alongside the new NSU Tampa Bay Regional Campus, which is slated for completion later this year. To read more, follow the links below: Tampa Bay…
CAHSS Alum is Director of Air Force Negotiation Center
Thomas Matyok, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Studies (CAHSS), is the Director of the Air Force Negotiation Center, Air University and Associate Professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at the Air War College….
“Law and Emotion – The Financial Industry and the Fight Against Elder Financial Abuse” Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:30 pm Reception 6:00 pm Presentation and Q & A NSU Huizenga College of Business – Executive Conference Center – Room 3000 More Information and RSVP Ronald Long is the Director Elder…
CAHSS Hosts Sheli Muniz from NBC6 in DFT Crisis Management Class
Students in the Department of Family Therapy’s class in Crisis Management in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) were given the assignment of reaching out to local community leaders and exploring how they manage crisis. The class is taught by Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D., faculty in DFT. Third…
Garcia Austt Garners First Career SSC Women’s Golfer of the Week Award
Following her dominant performance at the season-opening World Golf Invitational, Nova Southeastern’s Sofia Garcia Austt has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week, announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
Sharks Sweep SSC Weekly Awards
Two more wins have resulted in two more awards for the No. 8 Nova Southeastern men’s basketball team, as both Mark Matthews and Dwayne Gibson were recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Player and Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
Let’s Speak Truth, Poetry and Spoken Word Night, March 1
Audre Lorde wrote, “Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives.” Poetry is an intimate affair and the best way to experience it is to see it performed in person. Come out and listen to MC Quick the Poet as well as local…
Skyla Osceola’s Passion and Kindness Reflect Her Tribal Connection
“When I play, I am not just playing for myself, I am also representing my tribe, my family and God as well,” Nova Southeastern women’s basketball sophomore guard Skyla Osceola says. FULL RELEASE
Van Gurp Earns SSC Softball Player of the Week Honors
After helping her team to their sixth consecutive win this past Sunday, Nova Southeastern’s Suka Van Gurp has been named the Sunshine State Conference’s Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office. FULL RELEASE
Sharks Continue Recruiting Momentum with Signings of Hunter, Schneider
Having already racked up the most wins in a single season since the turn of the century, Nova Southeastern and head coach Jim Crutchfield are carrying their on-court success onto the recruiting trail, as the 2019 class continues to mold into quite the impressive group. FULL RELEASE
School of Criminal Justice Professor Co-Authors Book
Jennifer Allen, Ph.D., Professor at NSU’s School of Criminal Justice, recently co-authored the book, The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice. The book equips students with transferable writing skills that can be applied across the field of criminal justice both academically and professionally. Allen has worked with juveniles in detention, on probation, and…
NSU Professor Presents at Baidu Forum of World AI Conference
Pankaj Maskara, Ph.D., CFA, Associate professor of finance at Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship was invited as the keynote speaker at the Baidu Forum of World AI Conference 2018 in Shanghai, China. He talked about the business opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. He also recommended a path…