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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
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NSU Research Spotlight: Cardiovascular Disease
Anastasios (Tassos) Lymperopoulos, Ph.D., seeks to discover new treatments for cardiovascular disease, which kills more people than cancer. Right now, his “patients” are mice and rats. But Lymperopoulos has dedicated his professional life to the premise that cutting-edge gene therapy techniques will produce important benefits for humans. “I have always…
Bust a Move––Audition for NSU Dance Productions, Sept. 13
So you think you can dance? Here’s a chance to prove it! The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host open auditions for upcoming dance performances. All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are welcome to attend. Fall Dance Auditions Saturday, September 13,…
NSU Orlando hosts Central Florida Jobs Initiative
The NSU Orlando Campus proudly served as the host of the Central Florida Jobs Initiative (CFJI). With a 70% job placement rate, the CFJI has made great progress in Seminole County where it has successfully put unemployed and underemployed people to work. Building on this success, the CFJI sought to…
Do you love to just dance and have fun? Then don’t miss DANCE JAM!, Oct. 1
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 8:00-9:00 p.m. RecPlex Indoor Basketball Court, Second Floor Don Taft University Center The event is FREE. Come dance up a sweat with other students to the hottest hip-hop, club kick and Zumba beats played by a live DJ. For more information, email recwell@nova.edu or call (954)…
Free Credit Educational Seminar, Oct. 4
NSU’s Master of International Business Administration Association, in conjunction with Broward County, presents a Free Credit Educational Seminar with special guest, George Cole, the Founder/President of National Credit Educational Services (NCES), Topics of discussions include but not limited to: • Student loans • Collections • Credit card debt • Liens…
Construction Begins at University Park Plaza; Parking Affected
The Office of Facilities Management announces that beginning the week of September 8, 2014, parking at University Park Plaza (UPP) will be affected by the construction of HCA’s new 12,000-square-foot emergency facility. Approximately 1½ acres of land between Pier 1 Imports and Bank of America will be under construction, thereby…
Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, in conjunction with the Nova Law Review and NSU Sports and Entertainment Law Society seek submissions for the 2015 annual Nova Law Symposium February 12-13, 2015. The focus of the conference is to provide an interdisciplinary review of issues involving business and industry…
NSU’s 12th Annual CommunityFest, Feb. 7
NSU’s 12th annual CommunityFest is just around the corner. Make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, February 7, 2015 from noon-4 p.m. This annual festival celebrates and connects NSU students, employees, and their families in a carnival-like atmosphere around the NSU Gold Circle Lake. Free food and fun activities…
Tryouts Scheduled for 2014-15 Sharkettes Dance Team, Sept. 13
The tryouts for the Nova Southeastern University 2014-15 Sharkettes Dance Team have been scheduled for Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the NSU Arena in the Don Taft University Center. Complete Release
Racquetball Tournament, Sign up for Free, Sept. 23
Sign up for a FREE racquetball tournament! Come show off your skills in this one day tournament—single or double elimination. Divisions include Men’s, Women’s and Co-Recreational. You can rent a racquet at the service desk free of charge or bring your own. Register at www.imleagues.com by September 23. Tournament begins…
Huizenga Business School Faculty Member Leads Indian Diaspora Conference
Albert Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of Finance and Economics at the Huizenga Business School contributed extensively to the planning and implementation of the first Indian Diaspora conference in Belize held in the first week of August of 2014. The conference highlighted the culture and contribution made by East Indians to…
Men’s Golf Voted Third in Preseason GCAA Poll
The Nova Southeastern University men’s golf team, returning six players from its national runner-up finish of a year ago, has been voted third in the Division II GCAA Coaches Preseason Poll. Complete Release
Pride Bite: View Documentaries on Destination America TV: Includes Informercials on GHRI & GHOF
Catch up on the latest work of the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) during a two minute “informercial” which will be featured during the broadcast of “Giants of the Gulf” on Destination America TV, Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9:00 am (EST). The GHRI…
Men’s Soccer Powers Through North Georgia, 2-0
The Nova Southeastern University men’s soccer team (1-0-1) earned the first victory of the 2014 season over the North Georgia Nighthawks (0-2-0), 2-0, on the road Sunday. Complete Release
Cross Country Starts Strong at USF Invitational
The Nova Southeastern University cross country teams started the 2014 campaign Friday at the USF Invitational. Complete Release
NSU Battles For Win Against New Haven
The Nova Southeastern University volleyball team (1-2) won its first match of the season and split a doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 6 defeating New Haven, 3-2, after falling in a close five-set match to Lewis. Complete Release
Women’s Soccer Ends Weekend with 2-0 Win Over Flagler
The Nova Southeastern University women’s soccer team (2-0-0) sealed a winning weekend Sunday, Sept. 6 taking a 2-0 win on the road against the Flagler Saints (0-2-0) to end the Flagler Kickoff Classic. Complete Release
NSU Athletics Assists Jason Taylor Foundation’s Cool Gear for the School Year
The Nova Southeastern Athletic Department assisted the Jason Taylor Foundation in their 10th annual Cool Gear for the School Year event Sunday, sending 60 young students on a shopping spree at Old Navy. The Jason Taylor Foundation gave each student $300 to spend on clothes for the upcoming school year….
NSU Alum from ACR featured in City and Shore magazine
City and Shore magazine was interested in highlighting some of our international students/alumni that had exceptional stories about coming to the U.S to further their education. Associate Director of Public Affairs Vera Mandilovitch worked with several international students from NSU to submit their personal stories, including the Division of Advancement…
SHSS Welcomes New Faculty Member
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), is proud to announce the appointment of Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D., to the faculty at SHSS. Li is assistant professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT). Li received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the…