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Sharks Assist with Special Olympics Basketball Tournament
Student-athletes from the men’s golf team and the volleyball team recently volunteered with the Special Olympics Broward County basketball tournament in the Don Taft University Center. Volunteers from both teams assisted the various teams competing Saturday. Some escorted the teams around the venue, while others operated the scoreboard and kept…
Michael Goodrich Steps Down as Head Coach of NSU Women’s Soccer
Nova Southeastern University’s Michael Goodrich has announced his resignation as the head coach of NSU women’s soccer. Director of Athletics Michael Mominey will initiate a national search to begin immediately until filled. “I want to thank Coach Goodrich for his dedication and service to the athletic department and to the…
HPD Library to host Howl-a-Day Donation Drive, Dec. 20
Be Santa Claus to our friends with paws! NSU’s Health Professions Division Library is hosting a Howl-a-Day donation drive now through Dec. 20 to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County. They are collecting the following items to make the holiday season a bit more comfy for our furry friends…
NSU Community Volunteers for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Jan. 19
NSU is committed to community service. It is one of the university’s Core Values and as a result of its dedication, in 2010 NSU earned the prestigious, elective Carnegie Foundation Designation as a Community Engaged Institution in both categories: “Curricular Engagement” and “Outreach and Partnerships.” Individually, we can contribute to…
The College of Undergraduate Studies will be hosting a presentation outlining Undergraduate Admissions strategies. Please join Brad Williams, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies to learn more about the state of Undergraduate Admissions as well as plans for moving forward to Vision…
Nominate Candidates for the 16th Annual ‘Stuey’ Awards, Ends Jan. 9
Nominations for the 16th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards, affectionately known as the Stueys, are now open. All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to nominate candidates of their choice for recognition. Click here for more information about making your nominations. Nominations are accepted now through January 9…
Davie Teen Creates Website to Promote Laughter
Seventeen-year-old Grant Besner of Davie is a big believer in the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Through his new website, www.llamamamahaha.com, he has been encouraging others to do the same. Llama Mama Healing Through Humor aims to cheer up children that are dealing with trauma in their lives. Grant…
Students Experience Hands-on Lesson on Citizenship
University School’s Middle School students were recently given an immersive lesson in what it takes to be good citizens. As part of the second annual Citizenship Day, each grade had a respective focus. Sixth-graders at the Davie school worked on team-building exercises, including a group knot game and a blindfold…
Opening with, “Recognize your true situation,” guest speaker Kingsley Chin, M.D., reiterated the importance of this statement several times throughout his lecture. As he assessed his situation, including his physical environment, he knew he had to leave the island of Jamaica and explore. Chin noted, “I didn’t have a Dad,…
Love to Snorkel? Join the Manatee Snorkeling Trip, Jan 10
Join the Office of Campus Recreation and the NSU Academic Diving Program on a snorkeling trip to Crystal River, Florida where they will snorkel with the West Indian Manatees. These playful and friendly gentle giants are a delight to snorkel with, in the fresh water springs. Saturday, January 10, 2015…
Blue Grotto and Devil’s Den Dive Trip, Jan. 11
Join the Office of Campus Recreation and the NSU Academic Diving Program for a one-tank dive trip at Blue Grotto followed by a one-tank dive at Devil’s Den. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Blue Grotto and Devil’s Den Dive Resorts Williston, Florida $70 for Students, Faculty and Staff $90 for the…
Nova Southeastern University President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., will present the President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service to community leaders and philanthropists Judy and Barry Silverman at the university’s annual Celebration of Excellence event on Jan. 31, 2015. Established in 1997, the President’s Excellence in Community Service Award…
English Heraldry Workshop offerd at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library
This workshop will focus on exploring 1,000 years of English Heraldry, covering the Royal College of Arms, Visitations of the Heralds, library resources, and genealogical sources. The research focus will begin with the Colonial Ancestor from the 17th Century in the Colonies and how to trace a lineage back to its…
The Holiday Season – A Perfect time to Reflect
The holidays are rapidly approaching. As 2014 comes to an end, I encourage everyone to take a moment and think about all we have accomplished this year—individually and collectively. I am proud and thankful for all we have achieved during our 50th anniversary year. As we leave for winter break,…
Dance Works to Debut Dynamic Choreography by Students, Faculty and Guests
The next production in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Performance Series will showcase original choreography by faculty members, students, and guest artists as well as performances by members of the NSU Dance Ensemble. Dance Works January 30–31 7:30 p.m. Performance Theatre | Don Taft University Center Dance Works…
NSU Flight Deck Pub— Holiday Hours, Closed thru Jan. 4
NSU Flight Deck Pub presents “Limited Time Offers” for the upcoming holiday seasons. We offer two new Limited Time Offers each week from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. DECEMBER 13, 2014−JANUARY 4, 2015 (Winter Holiday) Closed Normal Operational Hours 11:00 a.m.–Midnight, 7 days a week. Hours are subject…
NSU RecPlex Facility Hours Extended for 2015
You asked for it – and you got it! Due to overwhelming request, the NSU RecPlex facility hours will increase effective January 5, 2015. Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. to midnight Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please note our hours will be modified…
NSU’s Office of International Affairs Signs Enrollment Agreement in Mexico
On November 20, 2014, NSU has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the 25 INSTITUTOS TECOLÓGICOS DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR in the State of Veracruz, Mexico. The agreement provides opportunities for increased student mobility and internationalization initiatives for undergraduate students from Mexico who want to study and live on the NSU…
2015 Student Leadership Conference, Jan. 24
Registration is open for the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement’s 2015 Student Leadership Conference. Please share with your students this opportunity for them to attend a free conference. With a theme of “Stand Up, Stand Out,” this year’s conference will provide tools to guide students in becoming individuals that…
University School Student Shines in Creative Writing Contest
Congratulations to Avah Dickinson, sixth grade student, for winning second place in the Middle School Division of the Jewish Museum of Florida’s statewide creative writing contest. Her poem, “Malala Yousafzai” will complement the exhibit, From a Coin Toss into Politics: The Life of a Senator, on view from September 16,…