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Learn About the Link Between Intestinal Organisms and Autism at Faculty Lecture, Jan. 22
Can knowing the identity of the bacteria living in our digestive tract help us to diagnose and treat autism? The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a discussion on current research on the link between certain gut microbiota and autism as part of the Faculty Lecture Series. This…
For the first time, U.S. News & World Report included online graduate criminal justice programs in its annual review of the top educational programs in America. When the review was completed, NSU’s program was ranked 22nd. According to the report, around 5.4 million students took at least one distance education…
Orientation/Peer Leader Positions, Application process ends Jan. 16
Are you interested in improving your leadership skills; meeting NSU students, staff, and administration; and mentoring new NSU students? Apply for the Orientation/Peer Leader position! The application process will be open from January 5 to January 16, 2015 on JobX. If you would like to know more information about the…
Lunch & Learn Grant Workshop, March 5
The 2015 Lunch & Learn Grant Workshop Series for NSU faculty and staff continues on Thursday, March 5 with “Managing Your Award: New Regulations.” 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…
Laugh Out Loud at Annual Improv Jam, Jan. 16
For one night only—laugh along with the comedic styles of NSU students at the fifth annual Improv Jam!, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. Part of the college’s Performance Series, this variety show will feature sketch comedy and improvisational theatre. Improv…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Thomas D. Cairns, D.B.A. (M.S. ’90, D.B.A. ’96)
Thomas D. Cairns, D.B.A. (M.S.’90, D.B.A. ’96), is an associate professor and Fulbright Scholar at the Graduate School of Business and Management Azusa Pacific University. He also is the principal and chief career coach of Cairns Blaner Group, a consulting company focused on delivering career management strategies and services. Previously,…
Pride Bite: NSU’s STEM grants Featured in Local and National Media
Did you know? Nova Southeastern University was awarded $7M in U.S. Dept. of Education Title V grants, which focus in attracting and retaining undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects, including computer science. News about the grants were featured in local and national media. See coverage here:…
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education will be hosting its Fourth Annual International School Choice and Reform Academic Conference. The conference will be held January 16-19, 2015, at the Sonesta Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The International Conference on School Choice and Reform (ICSCR) is designed to bring together…
Pride Bite: NSU Students Embrace Service
Did you know? The Student Leadership & Civic Engagement Office reports that NSU students logged 12,051 service hours during the 2013-14 academic year. However, this number reflects the work of 993 students. Countless NSU students travel locally, nationally and internationally to provide service to communities in need without reporting their…
The first lecture of the winter 2015 Psychology Graduate Research Series, co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), will examine the development of a model of readiness for the transition from pediatric to adult health care for youth with sickle cell…
Sickert Named SSC Male Swimmer of the Week
Thiago Sickert (Vila Velha, Brazil) has been named Sunshine State Conference Swimmer of the Week. It marks Sickert’s fourth SSC honor this season. With his fourth SSC Male Swimmer of the Week award, Sickert is the first male in SSC history to win the award four times in one year….
Valley Named SSC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball guard Jessica Valley was named the latest Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, as announced on Monday, Jan. 5 by the league office. Valley (R-Jr., Lafayette, Ind.) came just an assist shy of a triple-double in NSU’s 77-71 win on the road over Eckerd…
NSU Track and Field Releases 2015 Schedule
The Nova Southeastern University track and field teams have released the schedule for the 2015 season. The Sharks are slated to begin their march towards nationals on Feb. 21 in Daytona Beach, Fla. at Embry-Riddle. From there, the Sharks will travel the state in several meets hosted by NCAA DI…
Distinguished Lecture Series: Herbalife Executive and Huizenga School Alum Richard P. Goudis
Speaking to a full audience in the Huizenga Sales Institute’s Executive Conference Center, Richard P. Goudis quoted Casey Kasem’s famous words, “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” As a 17 year old, Goudis was impacted by Kasem’s words and knew he wanted to do…
FAFSA for 2015-2016 Financial Aid Now Available
Students who have not yet completed the 2015-2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to do so at www.fafsa.gov. The earlier students complete the FAFSA, the better chance they have of receiving the maximum amount of aid for which they may be eligible. 2014 income tax returns…
Huizenga Business School Hosts Holiday Celebration
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted its annual holiday luncheon for faculty, staff and friends on December 9, 2014. The celebration was held in the William S. Spears Courtyard Atrium. J. Preston Jones, dean of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, welcomed all…
Douglas Flemons, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and co-director of NSU’s Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention, travelled to South Korea during the Thanksgiving holiday to give several talks, most related to suicide. The Korean Association…
New Issue of Farquhar Forum Magazine Now Available
The 2014–2015 issue of Farquhar Forum, the award-winning magazine from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, is now available online. The cover story spotlights 2014 Student of the Year and Honors student Desiree Kennedy, who secured a job at the U.S.. Department of the Interior—an opportunity made possible by…
Register for Health Professions Educational Research Symposium
The NSU Health Professions Division’s (HPD) Institute for Educational Research, under the leadership of Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., chancellor, created the Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS) in 2007 to encourage, support, and disseminate research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning. The 2015 HPERS conference theme is “Leadership in Higher…
Natalie Booth Named Student D.O. of the Year
On December 16, 2014, OMS-III Natalie Booth was named NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) Student D.O. of the Year. Booth was nominated by her peers and selected by the NSU-COM Local Selection Committee. The committee members were determined by the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents. As a result…