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Now Hiring American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards
NSU Aquatics is now hiring American Red Cross certified lifeguards. A job in aquatic recreation is a rewarding investment for yourself and your future. This exciting field is filled with opportunities for self-development and career advancement. Pursuing this satisfying career will not only make a difference in your life but…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Professor Gives Invited Talks, Publishes Research
Fuzhen Zhang, Ph.D., professor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, recently delivered invited talks at two universities in California. Zhang also co-authored research on inequalities of generalized matrix functions, which was recently published in the Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra. About the Talks Zhang spoke at San Jose…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor Gives Keynote at Writing Conference
Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of the writing center at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, gave the keynote talk at the 2014 Northern California Writing Centers Association Conference at Sonoma State University on Apr. 5. In his talk, titled “The Art of Writing Center Work:…
NSU’s Model United Nations Team Earns Multiple Awards at Regional Competition
NSU’s Model United Nations Team delivered a model performance at the Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Apr. 10–12. Competing amongst more than 1,000 students representing about 40 schools, students from the Nova International Relations Association (NIRA) earned several awards for their ability to handle…
NSU College of Nursing Celebrates Nurses
In celebration of National Nurse’s Week (May 6-12), the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Nursing honors all nurses for their dedication to patient centered care, lifelong learning, and their participation in local, national, and global efforts to improve the health and health care of our patients. Nursing represents the…
Shepard Broad Faculty Member Featured in Lawyers of Color 50 Under 50 Edition
Olympia Duhart, J.D., (’03), professor of law and director of the Lawyering Skills and Values (LSV) at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center, was featured in the “Law School Diversity Special Edition” of the publication, Lawyers of Color. Duhart, along with Ruben Garcia, J.D., of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, began…
Each year Nova Southeastern University confers degrees on approximately 7,500 graduates. 2014 is no exception with approximately 7,000 new alumni joining the ranks from across all disciplines, adding to the already impressive 162,000 NSU alumni in all 50 U.S. states and more than 63 countries around the world. Learn more…
E.S.C.A.P.E. Huizenga Business School Entrepreneurship Summer Camp for High School Students See flyer for more info… ESCAPE_brochure2014
Optometry Dean Honored by Miami’s Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
NSU College of Optometry Dean David Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, was among three community leaders honored by Miami’s Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired at the organization’s recent Music Under the Stars fundraiser. Loshin was selected for his and NSU’s commitment to training optometrists who help the organization provide…
College of Pharmacy Presents at College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists
NSU College of Pharmacy was one of the most represented colleges at the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona in April. NSU was the first collegiate chapter of CPNP for students in the nation and the future of psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy education and…
NSU College of Pharmacy featured on Channel 10
NSU College of Pharmacy was featured on WPLG-MIA (ABC) – Local 10 News on Wednesday, May 7. The segment discussed educating the public on how pharmacists are an integral part of a patient’s health care team. The HealthCast segment included interviews with Goar Alvarez, Pharm.D., pharmacy student Levi Morris, and a patient….
NSU College of Pharmacy Honors Fight Doctor and Pharmacist
The NSU College of Pharmacy presented a special lifetime achievement honor to a pharmacist best known as the “Fight Doctor.” Ferdie Pacheco, M.D., a 1950 graduate of the University of Florida Pharmacy School who went on to become the fight doctor for boxing legend Mohammed Ali for sixteen years, was…
College of Pharmacy Palm Beach Student Accepted to VALOR Program
NSU College of Pharmacy Palm Beach student Daniela Valencia has been accepted to participate in the Veteran’s Affairs Learning Opportunity Residency program at the West Palm Beach Veteran’s Administration (VA). Valencia was awarded one of two positions for which many other pharmacy students from the state of Florida had applied….
RESCHEDULED – No Coffee and Conversation Event this Week!
Coffee and Conversation with the Mailman Segal Center has been rescheduled and will not be held on May 15. We’ll keep you posted on their new date. In the meantime, mark your calendars for the following: Title Founding Year Celebration Week 2014 Begins Coffee and Conversation: 4th floor Library 8:30…
Art of Wine and Food Series, May 29
Thursday, May 29 6 – 8 PM Explore France’s Loire Valley $40 per person; $35 per person, members at the Patron ( $500) level and above. Reservations are required and seating is limited. To RSVP contact gvilone@moafl.org or (954) 262-0249.
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training Offered Free at NSU Tampa Campus, May 9
A Lean Six Sigma White Belt training program designed for professionals to expand their quality process management skills and knowledge, will be offered free to the public Friday, May 9 at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Tampa campus. The four-hour workshop starts at 9 a.m. and is presented by Elements of…
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center to Welcome Will A. Gunn as Commencement Speaker, May 10
Fort Lauderdale native and General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Will A. Gunn, J.D., will address approximately 260 candidates of Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center at its Commencement on Saturday, May 10. Gunn was sworn in as the General Counsel for the Department of Veterans…
Join Your Friends & Colleagues from NSU’s Shark Athletics for Coffee and Conversation, May 8
Join your friends and colleagues throughout the year for Coffee and Conversation each Thursday morning at the Alvin Sherman Library.On Thursday, May 8, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., join your friends and colleagues from NSU Athletics for coffee, fruit, pastries, and conversation to learn more about Shark Athletics, our student-athletes,…
NSU Research Spotlight: Substance Abuse
Steven P. Kurtz, Ph.D., and Hilary L. Surratt, Ph.D., co-directors of NSU’s Center for Applied Research on Substance Use and Health Disparities, and professors at NSU’s Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health & Justice, are currently conducting four large research projects involving prescription drug abuse and diversion. Some…
Last Chance to Receive 35% Off at Camp Nova this Summer!
Camp Sessions run from June 9 – August 1. (2 week sessions available) Post Camp Sessions run from August 4 – 15. (daily field trips) Camp hours are: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. See flyer for more information…