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Show your Shark Pride on Live TV – Be a part of NBC College Week, Oct. 1
Attention Sharks! Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 1 for NBC 6’s College Week and show your school spirit on LIVE TV! During the week of Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, NBC 6 will feature five local colleges and universities, including NSU, and we want to show them why NSU is…
See the University School’s Production of Annie, Nov. 7, 8 & 9
University School of NSU is proud to present our first All-School musical, Annie, on November 7 and 8 at 7:00 p.m. and November 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Epstein Center for the Arts. Annie, based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie, is the story of a young girl…
Singers! Come to Karaoke Night at the NSU Flight Deck Pub
Enjoy Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m.–midnight at the NSU Flight Deck Pub. Sign up starts at 6:00 p.m. Don’t forget your shark card! For more information, contact flightdeck@nova.edu or (954) 262-5528. See flyer for more details…
SHSS Welcomes New Faculty Member
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has announced the appointment of Bertha Kadenyi Amisi, Ph.D., to the faculty. Amisi has been appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR). Amisi holds a master’s degree in International Peace…
Jacqueline Travisano Named One of South Florida’s Influential Business Women of 2014
Jacqueline Travisano, M.B.A., CPA, NSU executive vice president and chief operating officer, was honored as one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Influential Business Women of 2014 at a reception on Sept. 5 at the Signature Grand in Davie. She was honored among 25 women with a strong record of…
Undergraduate Admissions Begins Recruiting Season
The College of Undergraduate Studies’ Offices of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions have a full calendar of activities underway to attract students for upcoming years. Recruiters are on the road visiting high schools, community colleges, and organizations throughout the country. At the main campus, high school counselors and educational consultants visited…
Mailman Segal Center for Human Development Staff Member Named to National Organizations
Lorraine Breffni, director of Early Childhood at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, has been named to the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) Policy Council. NAC is a national early childhood program accreditation with more than 900 accredited programs nationwide, 200 of which are located across Florida. The National Accreditation…
Three NSU College of Optometry Representatives Awarded Grant to the COVD Annual Meeting
Hong-Hanh Dinh, O.D., NSU optometric resident; Alicia Groce, O.D., NSU optometric resident; and Larezia Williams, second year NSU optometry student and College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) liaison; have all been awarded the COVD Annual Meeting Travel Grant which is offered to encourage and support optometry student and resident…
NSU College of Optometry Celebrates 25 Years of Education, Scholarship, and Service
The NSU College of Optometry held its 25th anniversary celebration on Sept. 13 at the Alvin Sherman Library. Nearly 300 guests were greeted by a winged performer and an aerialist as they stepped onto the red carpet to have their photographs taken. Aerial drummers astonished guests as they put on…
Free Seasonal flu shots for NSU employees, Oct. 31
The Office of Human Resources in conjunction with the NSU Wellness Committee, the Health Professions Division and ICUBA will provide free seasonal flu shots to employees again this year. We are providing four convenient ways for employees to obtain a flu shot, so arm yourself and stay healthy! On-site Employee…
Palm Beach Regional Campus celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in Style
Nova Southeastern University’s Palm Beach Regional Campus recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a potluck luncheon, dancing, and education! The month long celebration was hosted by the Student Government Association. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. During this month we recognize the histories, cultures and…
Register today for Research, Teaching & Publishing Workshops, Last Class Nov. 13
Join the NSU Libraries team along with outside experts for a series of informative workshops designed in conjunction with NSU’s core values: research and science. See flyer for more details…
Join Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk to Support Special Olympics, Nov. 8
The 9th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions, is set to kick off from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) spectacular campus on Saturday, November 8. Hundreds of runners and walkers alike will participate in this USA Track and Field certified 5k race around NSU’s scenic campus. Participants will enjoy post-event refreshments and…
Student Instrumental Ensemble to Perform at Don Taft University Center, Nov. 13
The NSU Pro Musica Chamber Ensemble, a student instrumental group, will perform in the Performance Theatre at the Don Taft University Center on Thursday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. Works will include Percy Grainger’s Shepherd’s Hey, John Philip Sousa’s Semper Fidelis, and Gustav Holst’s Suite in F. The performance is…
Happier Hours at MOA | Compete in Dominoes Tournament, Sept. 18
September 18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM From the island of Cuba to Miami’s Little Havana, each evening there are tables on the street filled with people playing dominoes. Try your hand at the game at a tournament in the Museum’s outdoor patio. Free with museum admission; Free for members, NSU Students…
Pride Bite: NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center Ranks Among Top 5 Law Schools for Hispanics
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad Law Center was ranked 5th nationally in HispanicBusiness.com’s 2014 Annual Diversity Report as one of the Best Law Schools for Diversity Practices . In addition, the Law Center placed 3rd, among the top 10 schools identified in the percentage of “Hispanic graduate enrollment” and…
2014-15 Men’s Golf Schedule Released
The Nova Southeastern University men’s golf team and head coach Ryan Jamison have announced their 2014-15 schedule, with their first event to take place in Dade City, Florida, Sept. 22-23. Complete Release
SHSS Alum Named Dean of Early College & Special Programs at Greenville Technical College
Erin Smith, M.S., graduate of the master’s program in College Student Affairs (CSA) at NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named the Dean of Early College and Special Programs at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, SC. Greenville Technical College offers over 100 programs. Smith has been…
Men’s Soccer Opens at Home with 6-2 Win over Ave Maria
The Nova Southeastern University men’s soccer team (2-0-1) opened its home schedule Wednesday, Sept. 10 with a 6-2 win over the Ave Maria Gyrenes (0-2-0) at the NSU Soccer Complex. Complete Release