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NSU Research Spotlight: American and Chinese Relation Conflict
Christine Ajayi, Ph.D., assistant professor of Family Therapy at SHSS, is conducting a study to compare the experiences of American and Chinese college students’ perceptions and experiences of relational conflict in light of their perceptions of their parents’ relationships. Previous research has made links to subsequent relationship conflict and family…
View the Documentary: “After the Fire” & Hear Survivors’ Story of Healing
The Office of Residential Life and Housing and the Division of Fire and Life Safety are cordially inviting the NSU community to view the documentary “After the Fire,” and listen to fire survivors Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simmons on Wednesday, August 27, 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the University Center…
Hispanic Heritage Month at NSU Concludes
NSU’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month concludes this week: CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS offered at the Alvin Sherman Library Sunday, October 12 – Thursday, October 16 Design a Día de los Muertos Mask, All day Calling all teens, ages 13-18! Drop in and design your fiercest calavera mask in honor of…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Robert Kelley, J.D.
Robert Kelley, J.D. (’81), is founding partner of Kelley Uustal and one of the nation’s most- experienced and renowned trial attorneys. In 2009, he obtained the largest product liability award in the country. A decade earlier, Kelley gained national attention after obtaining a verdict that represented the largest personal injury/wrongful…
Got Talent? Audition to Perform at NSU––Aug. 28
All NSU students, faculty, and staff are invited to audition for upcoming performances hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. This is the chance to showcase your talents and participate in NSU shows, concerts, musicals, scene programs, and Improv Jam! Technical positions…
Be a Part of NSU’s San Juan, Puerto Rico Regional Campus Grand Opening, Aug. 28
Be a part of the grand opening of NSU’s latest regional campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday, Aug. 28 via a live video conference! The ribbon cutting ceremony will be starting at 10:30 a.m. in San Juan and can be viewed from many NSU campuses and locations as…
Hillel, Jewish Student Life Center Now Open
Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, a Jewish student organization, will now have an office in Room 109 of The Commons Residence Hall starting this fall called the Jewish Life Center. According to, Meredith Wogalter, an intern at Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach who will soon become the president…
Mailman Segal Center Staff Member Elected to Florida Organization
Yulema Cruz, Behavior Analyst and ABA Practicum Coordinator at Nova Southeastern University’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, was recently elected to serve a three-year term as a member-at-large of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA). As a member of FABA’s Executive Committee, Cruz will be actively involved in…
NSU Optometry Students Win Project Foresight
Two NSU College of Optometry students recently won a national competition for developing an idea for an optometry practice of the future, bringing the crown back to NSU for the second straight year. Third year doctor of optometry students Jeremy Chartash and Jay Harrelson won Walmart’s Project Foresight contest, which…
Come to the 2014 Education Abroad Fair, Oct. 6
The Office of International Affairs is pleased to announce the first undergraduate student Education Abroad Fair on campus. This event will take place on Monday, October 6, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the spine area of the Don Taft University Center. All undergraduate students are invited to come…
See You at the Undergraduate Student Success Fair, Sept. 17
Attend the Undergraduate Student Success Fair on Wednesday, September 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Carl DeSantis Building. Have fun at the fair while networking with various student support service professionals invested in your success at NSU. Wednesday, September 17 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Carl…
Check out the Official NSU Sharks Online Store!
The Official NSU Sharks Apparel Store and NSU Merchandise for Sharks Fans, Parents and Alumni. NSU SHARKS ONLINE STORE (Click to shop now) Now Shark fans can display their school spirit with a variety of options. Parents, students and alumni can select from hundreds of choices in men’s, women’s and youth…
SHSS Student Presents at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the American Society for Cybernetics
Nozomu Ozaki, M.S., doctoral candidate in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), recently presented at the 50th Anniversary Conference of American Society for Cybernetics. The event was held at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The conference theme was “Living…
SHSS Faculty and Students Present Workshops for Public Safety and Public Managers
Neil Katz, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), recently presented two workshops in Syracuse, New York. The first, entitled, “Emotional Intelligence and Influencing with Integrity,” was presented with DCAR doctoral student Katherine Sosa to public safety…
NSU Leads Training for Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
NSU Bahamas regional campus recently hosted staff from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism offices as they underwent three weeks of intense training to complete a Sales and Marketing Certificate Program designed especially for the ministry in conjunction with NSU faculty. John Riggs, D.B.A, assistant professor of marketing at NSU, conducted…
NSU Jacksonville Sharks Support the Jaguars
The NSU Jacksonville regional campus was pleased to have 20 students, staff, alumni, and their family members partner with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council’s annual Painting of the PawPrints. NSU joined more than 300 participants who painted the 263 paw prints that lead from the Main Street Bridge…
Volunteers Needed! Become a ReadingPal – Training Session Scheduled for Aug. 20
Support the United Way and join your NSU colleagues in giving an hour each week to read to young students. Mentors are paired with local elementary students to read through a selection of award-winning books. View flyer for more details… Read…
NSU Orlando Recognizes Area Shark Alumni
The NSU Orlando regional campus recently initiated a program called “Recognizing Orlando Sharks,” which identifies graduates in the Orlando area and recognizes their achievements and accomplishments. The first alumni chosen for the program was Susan Deck, who recently earned her M.S. in Cognitive Behavior Disorder. Deck accepted a position with…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Helen Ewing, D.H.Sc.
Helen Ewing, D.H.Sc. (’04), is director of the Doctor of Health Sciences program at A.T. Still University in Arizona. She is responsible for all aspects of program development and maintenance including hiring, supervising, evaluating, and mentoring faculty and staff members; dealing with all student issues; planning academic programs and curriculum…
Mini Muse Event | Fiction, Nonfiction, Narrative, Expository
September 27, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Join the Mini Muses, the Museum’s exciting new program for children ages 5 – 10 and their families. Enjoy a family-friendly tour of the exhibition When the Stars Begin To Fall followed by a hands-on art workshop in the Creative Corner. Learn about artist Deborah Grant and…