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NSU College of Nursing Students Support Girls at Risk of Human Trafficking
The Nursing Student Association (NSA) from NSU’s Miami Regional Campus joined Project Gold, a branch of Kristi House, to provide health education and resources to girls between ages 11 to 18 who have been or are at risk for sexual exploitation. In November, NSU students and staff helped collect and…
SHSS Hosts Scholar from South Africa to speak on Truth and Reconciliation
The Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), will provide a talk by Lungi Sosibo, D. Ed., titled: “Truth and Reconciliation in South Africa: Lessons we can learn.” The talk will take place from noon – 2 p.m. Thursday, January 22, in…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Michael L. Bourke, Ph.D.
Michael L. Bourke, Ph.D. (M.S.’96, Ph.D. ’00), is the chief psychologist for the United States Marshals Service and heads the USMS Behavioral Analysis Unit, a component of the National Sex Offender Targeting Center. The partnership acts as an international intelligence and operations center supporting the identification, investigation, apprehension, and prosecution…
Intramural Soccer Season, Starts Jan. 26
Intramural Soccer Season starts January 26 and is open for all NSU students. Play competitive or co-rec leagues. It’s a great way to have fun, make friends, exercise, and for team building. Sign up with peers or as a free agent by January 20 at www.imleagues.com. Sign up early to…
Enjoy NSU’s Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday
Come enjoy the freshness of NSU’s Farmer’s Market– from fresh local grown produce, baked goods, fresh flowers, sauces, honey, salsas, and much more. Get your local goods right on campus every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library Quad. There may be different vendors each week,…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Renee Goldenberg, J.D. (’84)
Renee Goldenberg, J.D. (’84), has presided as circuit judge for the family division in the 17th Judicial Court, Broward County, since 1997. She also serves as chair of the Family Division and as cochair of the Judicial Outreach Committee, which serves to bridge the judiciary and the community it serves….
Jurova Joins NSU Tennis Squad for Spring Season
The Nova Southeastern University tennis team and head coach Stephen Schram are pleased to announce the addition of junior transfer Petra Jurova to the squad, beginning with this spring season. Jurova comes to the Sharks after playing two years at Fresno Pacific, another DII school located in Fresno, California. She…
Healthy Weight – it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle!
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Balancing Calories There’s a lot of talk about the different components of food. Whether you’re consuming carbohydrates, fats, or proteins all of them contain calories. If your diet focus is on any one of these alone, you’re missing the bigger picture. The Caloric…
Baseball to Host Annual Alumni Game
The Nova Southeastern University baseball team will host its annual alumni game on Saturday, January 24. Batting practice will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the game, starting at 11 a.m. The alumni will be competing against the current NSU roster. To RSVP, email head coach Greg Brown at greg.brown@nova.edu.
Hansen and Sickert Sweep SSC Swimmers of the Week
Sophomores Bryndis Hansen (So., Akureyi, Iceland) and Thiago Sickert (Vila Velha, Brazil) have swept the Sunshine State Conference Swimmers of the Week award for the second time this year. It marks Hansen’s second SSC honor while Sickert earns his SSC-record fifth honor. Sickert swam three NCAA provisional times in the 100-yard…
John Constable Named Head Coach of NSU Women’s Soccer
Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced that John Constable will take over the helm of the NSU women’s soccer program. A longtime veteran of Division II soccer, Constable becomes the just the fourth head coach for the Sharks since the women’s program began in 1995. “John Constable…
Jets First Thursday: Frida Fiesta, March 5
March 5 at 6 – 8 pm JETS painting party: A Frida Fiesta! Join the JETS at the AutoNation Academy of Art + Design for a special painting class celebrating the opening of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modern Art. Enjoy cocktails and light bites provided by Nacho Bizness,…
Developed by attorney and author Ethan Wall, J.D., NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center, has begun offering a course which meets the challenges posed by the proliferation of social media in law and workplace environments. “Social Media and the Law,” examines the impacts of websites such as Twitter and Facebook on…
Campus Recreation Offers Tennis Lessons, Starts Jan. 27
Learn the fundamentals of Tennis. Instruction includes basic strokes, footwork, tactics, and rules of tennis. 12 one-hour lessons for six weeks Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the NSU Tennis Center on the Rolling Hills property. Who can sign up? Undergraduate and Graduate…
Blacks in Innovation: A Technology Fair, Feb. 21
On Saturday, Feb. 21, NSU’s Office of Innovation and Information Technology will host Blacks in Innovation: A Technology Fair, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The fair is geared toward middle school students, ages 12-15 years old. The Technology Fair will include several interactive sessions where students will view the…
Enjoy Night of Music at the Faculty Recital, Jan. 27
The NSU community is invited to an evening of music composed and performed by faculty members and students from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. Including classical, pop, and country music, the Faculty Recital: New Music Happening will feature the premieres of new…
17th Annual Celebration of Excellence Recognizes Committment and Dedication
NSU recently hosted the 17th Annual Celebration of Excellence (COE), during which President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., presented the President’s Excellence in Community Service Award to Judy and Barry Silverman.Through this award, NSU proclaims its pride in the accomplishments and personal dedication of its constituents (alumni, community leaders, faculty,…
Correctional studies involve educational initiatives designed to prepare inmates for life outside of prison. Research suggests that the provision of educational opportunities to inmates stimulates creativity and provides a mean to overcome poverty and violence. These programs are usually provided and managed by onsite educational officials; however, Shalette East, a…
NSU Copy Services available for Students, Faculty, and Staff
Tired of fighting with the fax machine or wasting time and money printing and re-printing that report? Don’t fret. The friendly, professional staff members at NSU’s Copy Services Department are here to help, and you don’t even have to leave campus! Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Simplifying life,…
HSBE Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Keith Koenig
“Lessons Learned from a Waterbed Salesman” will be the topic for the next Distinguished Lecture Series to be presented by the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship on Thursday, February 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the NSU’s Carl De Santis Building, room 3000. Distinguished guest lecturer Keith Koenig…