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Alumni Services Director at NSU’s Osteopathic Medicine Sails into Retirement
On December 11, 2014, the NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) coordinated a farewell reception for Lynne Cawley, M.S., who served as director of alumni services for many productive years. Cawley came to NSU in March 1989 and was recently honored by NSU-COM for 25 years of service to the…
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Employees Honored for Longevity
On December 9, 2014, the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine coordinated an employee recognition luncheon to honor 19 individuals who celebrated significant employee milestones in 2014. 25 Years: Lynne Cawley, M.S., director of alumni services 20 Years: Linda Speiser, coordinator, education, planning and research 15 Years: Scott Colton,…
Words of Nutrition Wisdom for 2015
Submitted by Marilyn Gordon Ed.D. RDN CSSD LDN Skip the restrictive diet! I challenge you to eat with attention and intention. As we journey into another new year and make promises to exercise more and eat better, take time to ask yourself if you have made that promise to yourself…
NSU Health Professions Division Librarian Awarded with National Fellowship
Dana Thimons, MLIS, AHIP, reference/academic support services librarian in NSU’s Health Professions Division Library, was selected as the Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund Learning Partnership Fellow for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Only two of these learning partnerships are funded biannually by the organization. Thimmons’ one-year…
The Student Government Association (SGA) at NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) will sponsor a Special Edition of Diversity Dialogues, with the topic: “Race Issues in America 11: The Ferguson Police Shooting and Beyond.” The event is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, February 8, in NSU’s Performance…
NSU VP Appointed as Judge for ‘Patents for Humanity’ Award Program
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced that Gary S. Margules, Sc.D., vice president for research and technology transfer at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), was selected as a judge for the prestigious Patents for Humanity program. Started in 2012, the program honors businesses, inventors, non-profits and…
Huizenga Business School Lecture features Richard P. Goudis Chief Operating Officer Herbalife, Ltd.
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…
NSU employees are invited to attend the Team 2020 Celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 27 beginning at 8:30 am in the Don Taft University Center. Get there early and enjoy a great breakfast on us. Don’t forget to bring your “Boarding Pass” so that you will be eligible for great giveaways…
NSU Inter-professional Group Meets With Renowned Pediatrician
NSU’s Institute for Child Health Policy teamed up with the Diplomat Hotel and Resort to host an inter-professional consortium featuring Harvey Karp, M.D., a nationally renowned pediatrician perhaps best known for his book, Happiest Baby on the Block. NSU faculty members from the Health Professions Division, Center for Psychological Studies…
Circle of Friends to host An Evening with Author and TV Host Brad Meltzer, Jan. 17
Enjoy an evening with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and TV Host of “Lost History” on the History Channel, Brad Meltzer. The event, presented by the Circle of Friends for the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 6:00 – 9:00…
Faculty Symposium – Ebola: Developing an Informed Response to Crisis, Jan. 8
The next Faculty Symposium will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Shark Club. Topic is “Ebola: Developing an Informed Response to Crisis,” with guest speakers Kelley Davis, Ph.D.,professor at NSU’s College of Medical Sciences and David L. Thomas, M.D., J.D., Ed.D., professor and chair at the…
Former Florida Gov. Bob Martinez, chair of Florida TaxWatch’s Center for Florida Citizenship (CFC), recently announced the appointment of Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., chancellor of Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division, to the organization’s Advisory Board. Lippman also serves as a board member of Florida TaxWatch. The CFC Advisory…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Hillel L. Presser, J.D. ’05
Hillel Presser is a true believer in the power of ambition. Presser was raised in Rochester, NY. Originally a major in entrepreneurship, he completed his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University. He then returned to South Florida to complete his law degree from Nova. Presser (J.D. ’05) states that his Nova…
Students Take a Stand in the Fight against Cancer
Donning a bald cap to raise cancer awareness hit close to home for Tyler Katz. The eighth-grader at University School in Davie participated in the campus’ Be Bold, Be Bald initiative in honor of his grandmother, who died of the disease. Katz had the date of her death written on…
Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the university’s premiere choral ensembles—the Bossa Nova Chorale and the NSU Vocal Ensemble—are seeking NSU’s talented vocalists. The Bossa Nova Chorale is the premier vocal ensemble of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. It…
NSU Celebrates its 15th Annual International Education Week
The Office of International Affairs hosted an array of free activities November 14-21 for its 15th Annual International Education Week. These campus-wide events highlighted NSU’s international initiatives that support our mission and core values. Activities included an education abroad forum and expo and workshops for international students. All events were…
Announcing the FY2016 PFRDG Competition and QOL Training, Last Day to R.S.V.P Jan. 9
Announcing the FY2016 President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant (PFRDG) Competition and Quality of Life (QOL) Review of PFRDG and QOL Guidelines and Procedures for Potential Applicant Sessions Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION: H….
SHSS Alum Heads the War Prevention Initiative and Presents at IPRA 2014 Conference
Patrick Hiller, Ph.D., doctoral graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented “The Global Peace System” at the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) 2014 Conference held in Istanbul, Turkey. Hiller serves as the Executive Director of the War…
NSU’s New Shuttle Route – Shopper Route to Walmart
NSU now offers a new shuttle route called the Shoppers Route2 (originally Route2), this is an easy and convenient way for students, faculty and staff to travel to the new Walmart on University drive and Griffin road. The Shopper Route2 will operate 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to…
Page Named SSC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
Nova Southeastern University junior Chris Page (Plainfield, Ind.) was named Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week for his performance Saturday in the Sharks’ 86-82 win over the Tampa Spartans. Page tied his career high of 28 points in the 86-82 victory over Tampa. In his 32 minutes of play,…