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The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts is looking for talented actors to perform in its productions of A Piece of My Heart (February 13–22, 2015). Written by award-winning playwright Shirley Lauro, A Piece of My Heart is the powerful true story of six…
Irish Film Festival continues through Nov. 16
The Alvin Sherman Library and the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will sponsor an Irish Film Festival that allows a South Florida audience to see independent contemporary Irish films not widely released in the U.S. The Festival, now in its seventh year, was the brainchild of Professor David Kilroy,…
“Philadelphia Chromosome” Author Jessica Wapner Speaks at NSU
Recounting the dramatic story behind the development of a ground-breaking treatment for a genetic-based cancer, author Jessica Wapner spoke to members of the NSU community about “The Philadelphia Chromosome: A Genetic Mystery, a Lethal Cancer, and the Improbable Invention of a Lifesaving Treatment.” Wapner was welcomed to campus on November…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Gabrielle Haliburton
Born and raised in southern New Jersey, studying at Nova’s Fort Lauderdale main campus was attractive to Gabrielle Haliburton (M.S. ’05) for a number of reasons. “I enjoy the diversity of South Florida, and Nova reflects that. It’s like a melting pot.” Also, as a working professional, Haliburton needed a…
Faculty Symposium – Driving Mr. Einstein, Nov. 6
The next Faculty Symposium will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Shark Club. Topic is “Driving Mr. Einstein,” with guest speakers Diego Castano, Ph.D., associate professor at Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences, and Stanley Cohen, Ed.D., executive vice dean at NSU’s Health…
NSU Research Spotlight: Fresh Water Usage
Coastal communities in Florida are facing a range of issues related to the impacts of climate change and development, and social science research plays a critical role in identifying stakeholders, understanding their experiences and perspectives, and engaging them in effective decision-making processes on the personal, professional, and community-wide levels. Robin…
It’s Showtime! Tickets On-Sale for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, March 6-8
Don’t miss University School’s rendition of the Broadway musical “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” on March 6 and 7 at 7:00 p.m. and March 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Silverman Auditorium at the Epstein Center for the Arts. University School’s talented students will have you laughing in the aisles…
JETS First Thursday | “You Brought it Upon your Selfie: The Great Downtown Scavenger Hunt” will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 6 – 8 pm Hunt inspired by Downtown scavenger hunt based on the Museum’s current American Scene Photography exhibit. Free for Museum and JETS members; $5 non-members….
February 21, 2015 at 3pm – 4:30pm Make memories with your family by touring the Museum’s permanent collection of William Glackens and the Ashcan School paintings. Paint a Glackens-inspired landscape as you imagine life at the turn of the century and investigate culture, inventions and customs during this time…
Member Reception: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modern Art, Feb. 25
February 25, 2015 at 7 -9 pm Member Reception: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection and 20th Century Mexican Art from the Stanley and Pearl Goodman Collection FREE for all Museum Members; non-members $20. Reservations required. Please RSVP by email or 954-262-0204.
PFRDG & QOL Grant Applications Due, March 6
The President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant (PFRDG) applications are due on March 6, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., with a hard copy to the Office of Sponsored Programs and an electronic copy to pfrdg@nova.edu. For application guidelines and to access the application forms, please visit the PFRDG website at www.nova.edu/pfrdg….
Attend Dramatic Reading of Irish Playwright’s The Chastitute, April 2
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences welcomes the NSU community to a dramatic reading of the stage comedy The Chastitute. Produced by the Irish Theatre of Florida, the production is directed by college alumna Liza Mascaro (2008, B.A. in Theatre) and features actor James Doan, Ph.D., professor at the…
Read Between the Wines: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
February 19 at 6 – 7 pm From the author of The Secret Life of Bees, a novel about two unforgettable American women and their story of hope, daring, the quest for freedom and the desire to have a voice in the world. $28 for book purchase; $26 for Members. To…
Calls for Abstact Submissions for The Qualitiative Report Conference, Deadline April 30
The Division of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies is pleased to announce that calls for abstract submissions is now open for The Qualitative Report 7th Annual Conference. TQR2016 will be held January 14-16, 2016 on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University. This annual conference is affiliated with The Qualitative Report,…
Trunk Show – Meet Artist Claire Jeanine Satin
The Museum store will host a Trunk Show on Thursday, January 15, 2015, 3 – 8 pm With artist Claire Jeanine Satin. Meet artist Claire Jeanine Satin; hear about her work, inspiration and have the opportunity to purchase from a wide range of her work.
View a film about Herb and Dorothy Vogel’s shared passion and discipline defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector. Thursday, February 12, 2015 3 and 6 pm Free with Museum admission; free for children under 12, Museum members, NSU students, faculty and staff. Please RSVP…
Mini Muse – program for children
Mini Muse | Indigo Room or Is Memory Water Soluble? Saturday, January 17, 2015 3 – 4:30 pm Celebrate Haitian Independence Day and learn about Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié and his permanent installation Indigo Room or Is Memory Water Soluble? Search for new symbols and historic imagery that will inspire…
Monthly Art Roundtable – January
Monthly Art Roundtable with Peggy Nolan, Artist be be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, Noon – 1:30 pm. Lunch will be available from the Museum Café. Please pre-order by Jan. 16. *Complimentary for Museum members at the Museum Enthusiast ($150) level and above.
MOA hosts The Art of Wine and Food Series
The Art of Wine and Food Series continues on Thursday, January 15, 2015, 6 – 8 pm. $40 per person; $25 for members at the Couples/Family ($100) level and above. RSVPto Ethel Lipoff at 954-262-0249 or elipoff@moafl.org.
Book Discussion in the MOA café
“Read Between the Wines,” a casual book discussion will be held in the café. Thursday, January 22, 6 – 7 pm (film is at 7 pm) Discussion of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Bring the book or purchase it in the Museum store ($11 for non-members;…