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NSU’S Colleges of Pharmacy and Osteopathic Medicine Host Interdisciplinary Community Health Check
On Nov. 1, 2014, the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy from NSU’s College of Pharmacy (COP), and the NeuroPsych Club from NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine partnered with Walgreens on Coral Way in Miami to offer free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings to members of the community. Walgreens provided…
Enriched STEM Education at University School
University School second grade students recently completed an integrated STEM exploration titled “Food, Feathers, and Flight.” Through the examination of owls and flight, the STEM unit merged learning standards in science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and mathematics. Science lessons provided background information on food chains, food webs, and physical and…
Two NSU Faculty Members Recognized by Dentistry Today
Two NSU College of Dental Medicine faculty members were featured in the December 2014 issue of Dentistry Today magazine as “Leaders in Dental Continuing Education.” The honorees were Linda Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., dean and professor of the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, and Michael A. Siegel, D.D.S.,…
Pride Bite: #GivingTuesday at NSU
On December 2, NSU joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. #GivingTuesday, began in 2012, celebrates a global day of giving back, and this year over 20,000 partners participated! We’d like to give a big…
Prevent the Spread of Norovirus ( Food Poisoning )
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Norovirus causes many people to become ill with vomiting and diarrhea each year. You can help protect yourself and others by washing your hands often and following simple tips to stay healthy. Noroviruses are a group of related viruses that can cause gastroenteritis…
NSU Research Spotlight: Autism Spectrum Disorder
NSU and the dietary supplement company Immunotec are conducting a research study to determine the effects of a supplement to improve behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study will investigate the effects of a cysteine-rich whey protein isolate in children diagnosed with autism. The primary function of this…
Kick off the New Year with the RecFest 2015, Jan. 5
On Monday, January 5, come to the RecPlex at the Don Taft University Center for RecFest 2015. The event will take place from 4:00–6:00 p.m. Learn about Campus Recreation programs and activities. Get a FREE t-shirt, RecFest passport, and receive stamps at each table for a chance to win prizes….
NSU Research Spotlight: Star Medzerian Vanguri, Ph.D.
Star Medzerian Vanguri, Ph.D., assistant professor of writing, Division of Humanities, Farquhar Colleges of Arts and Sciences, is currently working on a multi-institutional study that investigates whether/how explicit instruction in sentence fluency and style in composition courses influences students’ writing over time and across various contexts. The study contributes to…
Banner will be upgraded on Monday, Dec. 15 and you will experience a new WebSTAR. Below is the current interface. Old look: New Look: Upgrade Notes: WebSTAR will be unavailable on December 15, 2014 from 6 a.m. –…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Emily Kelley, B.S.
Emily Sisson Kelley always dreamed of attending a prominent Midwestern university. However, the Iowa native says she felt overwhelmed when confronted with its larger class sizes. “I believe with a smaller school, there are more opportunities for a student-athlete to stand out. Because of my experience at NSU, I always…
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean and professor in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), participated in the 2014 Forum of the Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP) as President of the organization. The forum, which was held in Chicago October 10-1, had the theme “Fundraising and Academic…
SAAC Participates in Leadership Development Seminar
The Nova Southeastern University student-athlete advisory committee brought in the NSU Leadership Development department to host the first of two leadership development seminars. The meeting was led by Leadership Development’s Sean Ryan, who spoke to the student-athletes about the overall purpose of SAAC. Ryan challenged the members of SAAC to…
Geico Alumni Athlete of the Month: Michael Wilson
Former Nova Southeastern University track and field runner Michael Wilson competed recently in the Central American and Caribbean Games, which ran from Nov. 15 through Nov. 30 in Veracruz, Mexico. Wilson was one of 11 athletes representing Grenada, his father’s home country. Participating in the men’s 100-meter semifinals on Nov….
2015 Baseball Schedule Released
The Nova Southeastern University baseball team has released its 2015 schedule and will open up at home with a three-game series against the Stillman Tigers beginning on Feb. 1. The Sharks will then play host to two of the top programs in NCAA Divison II when they welcome Delta State…
NSU College of Pharmacy in Palm Beach Hosts End of Year Picnic
NSU’s College of Pharmacy at the Palm Beach Campus held its annual “End of the Year Thank You” picnic on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Loggerhead Park in Juno Beach. Lisa Deziel, Pharm.D., Ph.D., dean, and members of the college’s executive team joined students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends for a…
Come One, Come All! Optical Style Show , April 1
NSU will host a Spectacular Optical Style Show on Wednesday, April 1 from 11 am- 7 pm at the Ziff Health Care Center in Davie. See flyer for more details…
Shark Discount Program Features New Vendors and Increased Discounts
We are excited to reintroduce the Shark Discount Program featuring new vendors and increased discounts. Our participating vendors will now provide a minimum of 15% percent discount to any NSU student, faculty, and staff who present their shark card at the time of purchase. Additionally, online vendors have provided our…
NSU Research Spotlight: Coral Reef Conservation
Sam Purkis, Ph.D., Professor at NSU’s Oceanographic Center, is passionate about his work on coral reef conservation. “Our coral reefs are fragile and degrading,” says Sam Purkis. “As one of the first ecosystems to collapse, they serve as a forewarning to the rest of our environment.” He leads a team…
NSU College of Pharmacy Students in Puerto Rico Participate in Community Diabetes Fair
Several NSU College of Pharmacy students and faculty from Puerto Rico Regional Campus who are members of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), recently participated in a Diabetes Awareness Fair sponsored by the Puerto Rican Diabetes Association. The theme was “Encaminada: Encendiendo la Luz por la Diabetes.” The…
NSU Participates in “Day in the Life of a Nurse” for High School Students
NSU College of Nursing’s Entry-Level Nursing Program (main campus) participated in Day in the Life of a Nurse on Friday, Nov. 7. Each year, the Nursing Consortium of South Florida, a coalition of hospitals, nursing schools, and health care staffing organizations, organizes this event to promote a partnership with South…